"You don't know about the drum competition? Oh, you're from another place, so it's normal that you don't know. The so-called drum competition is actually the annual drum competition held by us locals..."
After the third sister's introduction, Tang Xiaobao finally had a general understanding of the drum competition.
It turns out that at this time of year, several local villages would gather together.
There is a local tradition of drumming, and almost everyone can play the drums, and some even regularly participate in large-scale performances.
The drum competition is where some young and middle-aged drummers selected from each village come together to compete with each other.
If someone plays well and has potential, he will be accepted as a disciple by the older generation of drum kings. After careful guidance, he will have the opportunity to become the drum king's successor and become the new drum king in the future.
It seemed that there was some other meaning. Although the third sister did not say it explicitly and was vague again and again, Tang Xiaobao still heard it. However, the third sister was unwilling to say it, so Tang Xiaobao did not ask again.
What surprised him was that the third sister's father was actually a drum king of the older generation and was very prestigious in the local area.
After walking for about half an hour, we arrived at the village.
The houses here are all next to cave dwellings.
The cave dwellings that were passed down from the past were not buried, but were all put to use. However, there was often a yard in front of the cave dwellings, and many families also built bungalows.
"We're here. This is our Lijia Village."
The reason why it is called Lijia Village is because more than half of the people in the village have the surname Li.
Tang Xiaobao was brought to an old cave dwelling. When the gate was opened, the third sister shouted loudly, "Father and mother, I'm bringing a distinguished guest."
A row of four cave dwellings.
The door curtain in the middle was opened by Zhu, and a couple in their sixties walked out.
They wore white turbans on their heads and had curious looks on their faces.
As soon as I came out, I saw Tang Xiaobao.
Tang Xiaobao had to sleep in the open air during this period, but he still maintained his spirits.
He had changed his appearance before coming, but it was still somewhat similar to his original appearance.
"Hey, our distinguished guest has arrived. Please come sit in the courtyard. Go and pour him a glass of water."
The old man’s surname is Li, and his name is Li Zhicheng, which is almost the same as a famous person in history.
He was very enthusiastic. When he invited Tang Xiaobao to sit in the yard, he asked his wife to pour some water.
There was a small table in the yard with a plate of red dates on it.
The third sister snatched the backpack from Tang Xiaobao and went into the inner room.
Tang Xiaobao sat down, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Haven't you asked the young man's name yet?"
Li Zhicheng asked.
Tang Xiaobao smiled and said, "Uncle, my last name is Tang Qi. I came here for tourism and happened to run into the third sister. She took pity on me because I had nowhere to stay, so she brought me back to stay for one night. This is my accommodation fee. I'm sorry for the trouble."
As he spoke, Tang Xiaobao took out his wallet, pulled out a stack of banknotes, counted out ten, and placed them in front of Li Zhicheng.
When stopping for a meal in a restaurant, one naturally has to pay for tea and water. In Tang Xiaobao's opinion, this is only natural.
But Li Zhicheng's face changed, and he looked a little unhappy. He pushed the money in front of Tang Xiaobao and said, "What are you talking about? Everyone has difficulties when they go out. I, Li Zhicheng, am not a money-loving person. If you stay at my house, it means you think highly of us. I am taking money from you, so what's the point?"
Tang Xiaobao quickly smiled and said, "Uncle, I've caused you so much trouble, so it's only right that I make some compensation. Just think of it as a gift I bought for you as a token of my filial respect."
"If you insist on taking the money, then stay at my house. It's not a hotel."
Li Zhicheng snorted and turned his face away.
Wow, Tang Xiaobao felt a little embarrassed.
Can’t this money be sent out?
It just so happened that the third sister and her mother were delivering water together and heard the conversation between the two.
The third sister stuffed the money into Tang Xiaobao's hand and said, "Brother Tang, we never charge outsiders for accommodation in our village. Just keep it. My father has a bad temper. Don't make him angry."
Tang Xiaobao smiled awkwardly and had to put the money away.
Only then did Li Zhicheng's expression ease.
He offered Tang Xiaobao some water and asked, "What does Brother Tang do? Where is your home?"
"Oh, I'm a singer, I guess. I also run my own business. I live in Bazhong, Sichuan."
"Hey, you also live in Bazhong, Sichuan, and your last name is Tang?"
Li Zhicheng was stunned and looked at Tang Xiaobao with some curiosity.
Tang Xiaobao felt a little guilty and laughed dryly: "Yeah."
"Do you think he looks like Tang Xiaobao?"
Li Zhicheng asked the third sister.
The third sister stared at Tang Xiaobao for a long time and nodded: "It really looks a bit like him."
Tang Xiaobao blushed and quickly said, "They just look a bit like each other, that's all. Many people say so."
"Dad, Brother Tang sings really well."
"Yeah?"
Li Zhicheng was still looking at Tang Xiaobao.
Tang Xiaobao said modestly: "I just sang it randomly, don't listen to what the third sister said."
Fortunately, Li Zhicheng didn't really suspect anything.
There are so many people in the world who look alike...
This must be just a coincidence.
After chatting for a while, it got dark.
Dinner is ready.
The dinner was very sumptuous, featuring local specialties.
There is bacon, there is mutton...
The only thing that made Tang Xiaobao a little uncomfortable was that the food served was noodles.
Well, he still prefers dumplings that are unpalatable, with thin skin and lots of meat.
After dinner, Li Zhicheng and the third sister accompanied Tang Xiaobao to watch TV and chat.
I don't know how we ended up talking about tomorrow's drum competition.
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