Tao Yao believed that Yun Ling's identity was not simple. She was generous and well-connected with the powerful people in the city. She must be a young lady living in a big house in the city, unrestrained.
Unexpectedly, the carriage headed towards a country lane outside the city, and even went further and further away. Tao Yao was somewhat surprised. If Yun Ling was really born in the countryside and had such keen eyesight and interpersonal skills, she would not only be able to hold a women's show in Xiaoping City in the future, but also be seen in powerful places like Bianjing and wealthy places in Jiangnan.
As Tao Yao thought this, she couldn't help but feel a greater respect for Yun Ling.
The sound of the carriage wheels still echoed in the countryside. Upon hearing the sound, Xiaobai ran out quickly. When Zhang saw Xiaobai dart out, she knew that Yunling had returned, so she picked up her cotton slingshot and ran out as well.
Zhang was happy when she saw Yunling.
But when he saw that she wasn't wearing men's clothes, nor was she dressed up as a slovenly beggar as she had boasted before leaving, he became somewhat angry.
But in the end, the person returned safely, and isn't that what I wanted?
"Mother, have you had breakfast yet?"
It was that same ingratiating greeting again, but Zhang wasn't buying it. The moment Yunling stopped the carriage, Zhang started muttering to herself...
“You didn’t say that to your mother yesterday. You swore it was true, patting your chest and saying that as soon as you entered the city you would change into men’s clothes, wear a hat, and put on a beard, making yourself as slovenly as possible…slovenly…slovenly…”
Zhang's rambling stopped the moment Tao Yao hung up the felt curtain. She was too beautiful; that was her first impression of Tao Yao. Then, seeing Tao Yao holding a pipa, she remembered what Yun Ling had said about Le Niang, so she quickly stepped aside to make way for her.
Yunling parked the carriage, jumped down, and then introduced:
"Mother, let me tell you, what a coincidence! Guess who I ran into when I was looking for Le Niang?"
Zhang was a little confused by the question. Who else could she have met? It was this young lady in front of her. She was just trying to be mysterious.
“I never dreamed that I would meet the kind lady who helped my aunt and me when we went to Fujian. She is the one who helped us. So I invited her back.”
Zhang was truly surprised by this statement, but since the person had been kind to her family, she was determined to treat them with the respect due to a benefactor.
"So that's why. Young lady, please come inside and sit down. Don't be shy, just make yourself at home."
Tao Yao had a very good impression of Zhang Shi. She spoke softly and gently, and even when she was being mean, it was like tickling someone. So she curtsied to her and said softly, "Greetings, Aunt."
After exchanging greetings, Yunling led Taoyao inside.
As soon as Tao Yao entered the courtyard, she felt a sense of joy. Although the house was small, it was kept very clean. The floor was not sticky or greasy. Cats and dogs were playing around and everyone was busy with their own things. It was a very harmonious place. She had always longed for this kind of life.
Tang Ling and the others had just finished a set of movements against the wall when they saw Yun Ling bring Le Niang back. They didn't even have time to wipe their sweat and rest. They quickly tidied up the woodshed and waited inside for Yun Ling to give them orders.
When Tao Yao saw ten people standing in the woodshed, she was just as surprised as Lu Jiamin. But seeing that these people stood up straight, full of energy, and their faces were flushed and covered in sweat, yet they were still waiting steadily, she couldn't help but admire Yun Ling.
"You're quite capable. These ten young ladies are the ones you mentioned who will be walking the runway at Shengfu Restaurant in two days? You really know how to pick people. Each one is better than the last. It's a good thing you're not running a music troupe, otherwise our Qinglan Music Troupe would be outshone by you."
Yunling brought in two round stools from outside and placed them behind Taoyao, just in case there wasn't enough space for her to play the pipa.
"Sister, you're always so witty. Would you like some perilla drink?"
"Forget it, let's finish our business first, then we can talk about eating, drinking, and having fun. Tell me, what kind of music do you want?"
"Don't laugh at me, sister. I don't know much about music. I just wanted something cheerful, but not so much that it overshadowed the main event. I wanted to sell the products I made, not just put on a fashion show."
"Be more cheerful? Why don't you let them go and see for themselves?"
Yunling nodded and waved her hand. The crowd then lined up in two rows and simultaneously began to open and lower their shoulders.
As Tang Ling started walking, Tao Yao's gaze was drawn to them. Their walking posture, their figures, and their facial expressions were all breathtaking.
Their music troupe often performed with the dancers from the song and dance troupe. The dancers in the song and dance troupe were all graceful and charming, and their dances were captivating.
But this group of people gave off an indescribable feeling; if they stood alongside the dancers, it would be difficult to determine a winner.
"Let's try again, I'll find the right tune."
As soon as Tang Ling took a step, the sound of a pipa rang out from the woodshed. The pipa's clear and melodious sound brought peace to people's minds, but for Tang Ling, it immediately disrupted her steps, making it impossible for her to even take a single step.
Yunling immediately spoke up:
“Sister, you don’t know, they have been practicing walking like this for some time now. They each have their own pace. If you ask them to follow the pipa music now, it will definitely be difficult. So, sister, could you think of a way to help them adjust their pace?”
"Listen to yourself, are you even speaking human language?"
Tao Yao gave Yun Ling a disapproving look.
"Their pace is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, sometimes hurried and sometimes leisurely. If I follow their rhythm exactly, do you think the pipa music they play will still be pleasing to the ear?"
Yunling bit her lower lip. She hadn't thought about this issue. Taoyao was right. If the music was messed up while matching the steps, it would also have a bad effect.
"Tap, tap, tap, tap..."
Tao Yao put down her pipa, chanting and tapping her fingers to the beat.
"Come on, let's do it again, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap..."
Under the beat, everyone was able to walk the complete straight line, over and over again.
Tao Yao looked at Yun Ling with annoyance.
"Boss, isn't this the best way? I'll make the melody more rhythmic, and they can follow that rhythm. Two days should be enough for them to memorize it. This is the easiest thing for me, for them, and even for you. What do you think?"
Yunling was naturally pleased that someone could solve this problem, and happily said:
"Big sister is amazing! She solved this problem in less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. That's fantastic!"
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