Chapter 489 End of the Curtain
Chen Bitong said, "Captain Chen, which ending do you want to see for this stage play?"
Chen Chuan responded without hesitation: "The ending of killing the king."
Chen Bitong said: "But many people don't want to see this ending, they want to see another one."
"What difference does it make?"
Chen Bitong said: "When you watched this stage play, you must have heard that the songs of the Wilderness Divine Songs contain information about the fighting techniques of ancient heroes.
Since the songs spread throughout the world, through long years of exploration and listening, little has been discovered about the skills of the ancient heroes.
However, leaders around the world gradually discovered that if they followed a certain rhythm, used exquisite props and stages, selected the right actors, and then conducted rigorous rehearsals and groupings, they could achieve various 'positive' effects through the music itself."
Chen Chuan said: "It sounds like a ritual."
“The music itself is really more like a ritual.”
Chen Bitong gave him a definite answer, "The different endings will benefit the different characters represented by the endings.
If you know more about this drama, you will know that many monarchs in the past were keen on this drama, but the endings at that time were often the opposite.
Like the kings, the Speaker Quan, and some people in the box, they all wanted to see another ending because it would benefit them more.
This effect can only be achieved when a piece of music is performed for the first time in a place where it has never been played before.
The outcome may seem like a choice between two options, but the actual outcome may not always go as planned. Sometimes, when the actual outcome contradicts the pre-planned outcome, there may be uncertainty.
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "And I came here to eliminate that uncertainty."
Chen Chuan had understood by now, because they could benefit from the musical. Of course, the upper class would like to see the ending where the king judges everything rather than the ending where the king is killed.
Of course, if the regicide outcome is favorable to them, they can probably kill the king over and over again.
He thought about it and realized that if he wanted to take advantage of the anomaly, he would naturally have to fight against it. This was unavoidable. The true ending of this story might be regicide.
The unusual appearance of the old armor was most likely to reverse the outcome and kill the king.
The king is not just the king on the stage, he should be the person who can represent the "king" in terms of status in the whole audience, and the one who ultimately benefits the most.
Similar problems must have occurred in the past, and there was already experience, so Speaker Quan brought Chen Bitong to his side early on.
He then asked, "What are the so-called positive benefits?"
Chen Bitong shook his head and said, "I don't know, but it's just those things."
Chen Chuanshuo said: "Is there no price?"
Chen Bitong said: "It may have a negative impact on the actors, but they are the actors selected by Bolun Company. It has nothing to do with us. They have already reached a solid agreement beforehand."
Chen Chuan understood that this was an exchange of interests. Speaker Quan had the opportunity to gain some benefits, and Boren Company might also gain something through this arrangement.
After learning this, he saw that the audience below were preparing to leave and didn't want to stay any longer.
"Teacher Chen, since this performance has ended here, I will leave first."
Chen Bitong said slowly, "Captain Chen, you are still young. There is no need to rush into many things. Take your time to listen and observe. There is always a chance to correct and change."
Chen Chuan glanced at him, nodded, and left, returning to his original box.
There was supposed to be another scene and a final curtain call, but both leading actors were taken away for medical treatment, so the show ended abruptly.
After meeting up with Tan Zhi and the other two, they walked out together. Pan Xiaode couldn't help but ask, "Student Chen, was that... arranged in advance?"
Chen Chuan shook his head and said, "It was just an accident."
Tan Zhi took a look and patted Pan Xiaode on the shoulder: "Now you know how powerful classmate Chen is, right?"
Pan Xiaode immediately perked up when he heard this. "Yes, I couldn't see clearly what Chen did just now. If Chen shows this kind of strength when sparring with us, we won't be able to win."
He said to himself: "Intensity is everything..."
Tan Zhi said, "There was a lively fight on stage just now, and I thought the two leading actors were very powerful, but I didn't expect that classmate Chen would come up and take care of them right away."
Pan Xiaode then asked curiously, "Speaking of these two endings... which one is the true ending of the divine song? Did the shepherdess defeat the noblewoman, or did the noblewoman defeat the shepherdess?"
Tan Zhi shrugged and said, "Who knows? There used to be ruins there. Some people have visited. They say the old palace collapsed and everything is gone. No one knows the true ending."
"Where's that down-and-out knight?"
"There are too many records to distinguish them clearly. It is said that only that set of armor has been passed down."
By this time, they had already left the corridor of the private room. Chen Chuan stopped and said, "Classmates, please go back first. I may have some things to take care of."
Tan Zhi and the other two knew that he had an identity in the processing bureau, and guessed that there might be follow-up matters to be dealt with, so they said goodbye to him and turned back.
Chen Chuanze returned to the place where the fight had just taken place alone. After taking a few glances, he walked onto the stage and went through the passage to the backstage. The crew members were packing up here. When they saw him come in, someone came over to ask his purpose.
He showed his name card and said, "I'm very interested in the props used in the performances here, so I want to buy a few."
The crew member replied, "Sir, we will go through a public auction process after the show. We cannot sell it to the public now. Please forgive us."
"Wait a moment."
At this time, a fat, yellow-haired man came out. He was obviously from Nordland, but he spoke Dashun very fluently. "I'm Gao Hong, the person in charge of affairs here." He squeezed aside the crew members and came forward to shake hands enthusiastically. "Hello, Captain Chen, I wonder which prop you have your eyes on."
Chen Chuan said directly: "The knight armor just now."
"That set of armor for the lead actor is indeed very memorable..." Gao Hong said with a flattering smile, "Although we still have performances coming up, we still have a spare set. This set can certainly be sold to Captain Chen. It's just that the one we just wore was damaged, and we haven't had time to repair it yet..."
Chen Chuan said: "It doesn't matter."
"Well, it's our honor."
Gao Hong called two people over and brought out the set of armor that had just been sorted out, as well as the rusty sword that he had broken.
Although the shepherdess looks very easy to put on this set of things, it is actually very heavy. The full body armor and sword together weigh at least hundreds of pounds.
Chen Chuan took a look. Generally, abnormal objects would transform into something else after being processed, but this one didn't seem to have that effect.
Either there is something special about it, or the main body of the ghost story is not here, but has another source. He guessed that it might be the song itself.
Now this looks like just an ordinary prop.
He asked about the price, and Gao Hong only charged him a symbolic amount of money and also brought him a sturdy package to put it in.
Chen Chuan thanked him, took it, and walked out of the theater.
In another direction, Tan Zhi's instructor, Ms. Wei, was walking to the parking lot with a councilor she was on good terms with, and they sat in together.
The council member said, "That Captain Chen, is that the one Xiaoying mentioned last time?"
"right."
Teacher Wei said, "He has a very good relationship with that student of mine."
"If there's a chance, try to get along well with him."
"I know. I've been doing it."
"That's not what I'm talking about."
The congressman said, "It seems that this person has caught the eye of the Speaker of the House and has a bright future." He waved his hand and signaled the driver in front to drive.
The armored extended vehicle gradually started to move forward. Teacher Wei looked at the neon lights outside that gradually retreated and blurred, and felt a sense of emotion in his heart.
A simple fighter may have social status and considerable wealth, but only by holding power can he be truly powerful.
She felt a little regretful because those tickets were for Tan Zhi. Although they were not in the upper-level box, they were still good seats and were separated from the surrounding seats.
Her original plan was to take advantage of the opportunity to talk to Tan Zhi during the interlude to get closer to Chen Chuan and bring up the previous incident, but she didn't expect that Chen Chuan didn't choose to sit there at all, but went to another box.
Forget it, there will still be a chance in the future.
After leaving the theater, Chen Chuan drove back to the dormitory. After washing up, he placed the package containing the armor in the training room, intending to ask the logistics team of the processing bureau to repair it later.
These strange relics should be stored separately from the weapons collection room to avoid any impact on each other. After all, there is no guarantee that the relics will be completely problem-free.
Then he came to the window and contacted Counselor Pei using Jieping. After the call was connected, he gave a brief account of what he had experienced today and what he said after meeting Chen Bitong.
After listening to this, Counselor Pei said, "It's not surprising that Chen Bitong wants to give you a chance. In the past, he often gave opportunities to those he favored, which is why so many people admire him.
This shows that you have caught his eye. Captain Chen, remember to attend the training class once. If Chen Bitong is transferred back to the fusion area, we will try to transfer you to his side.
Chen Chuan asked, "What are the chances of him returning?"
Counselor Pei said, "The chances are very high." He hesitated, "It all depends on the higher-ups' decision. There's one thing that might have an impact, and it's not certain yet. We might find out soon. I'll let you know when I have solid news."
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(End of this chapter)
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