Chapter 143 Jiang Bailing's Choice
Over the years, Jiang Bailing has witnessed a lot of dirty things while performing with the opera troupe.
Some people with special fetishes like to look for young and beautiful boys and girls in opera troupes. These girls who have learned opera since childhood are said to be very popular among dignitaries.
However, the original owner of the Jiang Family Troupe was a very good man. The people in the troupe were either orphans picked up by the owner or sold into the troupe by their families. But as long as they joined the Jiang Family Troupe, they lived a good life. With the owner standing in front of them, these people had never encountered such a thing, but not having encountered it does not mean they have never heard of it.
So when Cui Qingyi invited them to stay for no reason, Jiang Bailing's first thought was that this person might have some ulterior motive.
Cui Qingyi did not miss the flash of vigilance in Jiang Bailing's eyes, but she, Cui Qingyi, is now a celebrity in Dongping County. Anyone who is interested can find out that she is not a liar by just asking around.
"You should stay in Dongping County for a while. You can use this time to think it over carefully. If you have made up your mind, you can come to find me at Cui's house in Huaihua Lane in the county town or at Cui's Girls' School."
After saying that, Cui Qingyi nodded goodbye to Jiang Bailing and turned away quickly.
Jiang Bailing subconsciously nodded politely to the other party and said goodbye. She looked at the other party's back in a daze as he turned and left. The hem of his cape, which almost dragged on the ground, swayed, making Jiang Bailing's heart hang high.
Fan Hui was looking for someone everywhere. When Cui Qingyi arrived at her mother's place, her whole family treated her as a distinguished guest. Although all the people who came to watch the show were family members, Cui Qingyi did not bring Konjac or Wangcai today, so she subconsciously paid more attention to them.
But just when she went out to relieve herself, the man disappeared.
Seeing Cui Qingyi coming out from the backstage, Fan Hui felt relieved and smiled immediately. She bumped Cui Qingyi's shoulder and asked, "Which role have you taken a fancy to?"
Looking at her gossipy look, Cui Qingyi said without any shame or annoyance: "Indeed, I have my eyes on a few, but they just ignored me."
The smirk on Fan Hui's face suddenly froze, replaced by an expression of disbelief, "How many?"
The dimples on Cui Qing's lips grew deeper and deeper. She imitated Fan Hui's previous movements and bumped into her face. "Yes, Sister Fan, you heard me right. There are several of them. Once they accept my invitation, I will introduce them to you in the future."
Fan Hui shuddered suddenly, and realized that Cui Qingyi was joking, and waved her hands speechlessly.
While waiting for the audience to leave, the Jiang family troupe was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Jiang Bailing was silently cleaning up the messy knives in the venue. Several men and women who had not yet removed their makeup stood aside, looking at each other. It was obvious that they had something to say to Jiang Bailing, but one pushed the other away and no one was willing to speak.
Although Jiang Bailing was packing her things, she could see the actions of several people around her. She sighed in her heart. It seemed that the Jiang family was really going to fall apart.
Before Jiang Bailing could ask what they wanted, an older boy among them stood up with his fists clenched, "Boss, we want to leave the Jiang Family Class?"
Jiang Bailing paused as she was tidying up her costume. She couldn't help but sigh. She stood up and looked straight at the boy: "Where are you going after leaving the Jiang family?"
Jiang Bailing had many shadows of the former Jiang troupe leader. Facing her direct gaze, the young man lowered his head guiltily. "Second Senior Brother asked us to follow him. He is now highly regarded by the troupe leader in the Yuan Family Troupe. Second Senior Brother said that he would focus on training us after we go there, and that each of us would have the opportunity to become the protagonist in the future."
Jiang Bailing's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he said puzzledly: "If you stay in the Jiang family, you will have the opportunity to perform on stage now. As long as we are together, you will also become a famous actor in the future."
Hearing this, a petite girl sneered and looked up at Jiang Bailing, "Jiang Bailing, open your eyes and take a look. Is the Jiang Family Troupe still the Jiang Family Troupe? The Jiang Family Troupe's soul is gone after the troupe leader left. Do you think you're the only one who's grateful to the troupe leader and the rest of us are ungrateful?
We also want to keep the Jiang Family Troupe brand, but look at how we've been living these days. The money we earn can't even fill our stomachs. Is it fun for everyone to follow you and have no idea where to eat?
Regardless of whether you agree or not, we will all follow Second Brother today, and you must return our indentures."
She was sold to the Jiang family troupe by her family. She never mentioned the matter of the indenture when the old boss was alive, but now the old boss is gone, so why should Jiang Bailing hold the indentures of these people?
When the indenture was mentioned, several people who originally felt guilty looked up at Jiang Bailing, their eyes flashing with things that Jiang Bailing was unwilling to delve into.
She waved her hands and felt powerless: "Are you sure you want to leave the Jiang family? Second Senior Brother is not a good person. If you really want to leave, you might as well go to Senior Sister You. She is more..." reliable.
Jiang Bailing was interrupted before he could finish his words. The girl stretched out her hand in front of Jiang Bailing with a look of impatience, "It's our business what we choose. You just need to return the indentures to us. Or, since the old boss is dead, you want to use these indentures to force us to work for you." At this point, the girl's tone became gloomy.
"Jiang Bailing, I advise you not to refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit."
Jiang Bailing, "It's really hard to persuade the damned ghost with good words."
"Wait, I'll get it."
The indentures of everyone in the troupe were put together. After the old troupe leader died, Jiang Bailing carefully kept them. She took the indentures of several people without hesitation and walked out.
"This is your indenture. Now that you have it, you are a free man. Live your life to the fullest."
Jiang Bailing had just finished speaking when the indenture in her hand was snatched away by the girl. Jiang Bailing didn't want to look at it anymore and turned back to continue packing.
Hearing the brisk footsteps behind her gradually fading away, Jiang Bailing told herself that it was nothing, but her tears still fell.
She did not resent those who chose to leave. She just blamed herself for not learning the skills of the old boss and leading everyone to live a good life.
Yun Que approached Jiang Bailing cautiously, her voice filled with tears, "Boss, Thirteenth Brother has left with several of our senior brothers and sisters. What should we do? We don't have enough people to perform on stage."
Jiang Bailing didn't know what to do. If there weren't enough people on stage, they couldn't perform. If they couldn't perform, they couldn't make any money. If they couldn't make any money, they couldn't eat...
After a while, Jiang Bailing tightened her grip on the broom, took a deep breath, and seemed to have made up her mind: "Let everyone pack up and we'll go to the county town."
She wanted to go and see that teahouse.
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