Chapter 066 This is a freebie
Fleeting life?
I'm old, don't lie to me.
Both Yuen Wing-tak and Chia King-tung were filled with doubt and uncertainty.
It wasn't that they were unwilling to believe it, but rather that Lin Rui's perception of trendy artists differed greatly from their own imagination of life.
This sense of contrast has nothing to do with age.
It's like going to the hospital to see a doctor. If the doctor who sees you has a perm with tin foil on his hair, you certainly wouldn't trust him.
But as soon as he flips his headband back, his high hairline, which is no less than that of a receding hairline, is revealed.
You must have complete faith in his medical skills.
"Now I understand. No wonder Old Xu smiled at us so meaningfully before we came."
Yuen Wing-tak's expression was strange; he probably cursed Hsu Hung-chuo quite a bit.
"It is true that hearing about someone is not as good as seeing them in person, and seeing them in person is even better than hearing about them in person."
Upon hearing this, Jia Jingtong immediately believed it.
Having known each other for many years, he understood Xu Hongzhuo's temperament.
The three quickly exchanged some brief pleasantries.
While speaking, Yuen Wing-tak would also secretly observe Lin Rui, nodding from time to time.
Truly excellent.
He had a good eye for people; he didn't see any arrogance in Lin Rui.
It is extremely rare for Lin Rui to maintain such a humble nature at his age and with such great achievements.
After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Rui developed a good impression of the two elderly people and learned about their backgrounds.
They all come from the Xiazhou Opera Organizing Committee, and their status is not low.
"Teachers, is there anything I can help you with?"
Lin Rui could sense that there was always a hint of apprehension in their conversations.
Yuen Wing-tak and Chia King-tung exchanged glances and nodded to each other.
"Lin Rui, I believe you also know that in recent years, very few young people have paid attention to traditional opera."
"It is an indisputable fact that traditional opera is gradually declining. Although there are still some people who listen to opera, most of them are our age."
After speaking, Yuan Yongde became somewhat sentimental.
As times change, foreign cultures are gaining popularity.
Traditional opera is gradually losing its fertile ground for survival.
Nowadays, fewer and fewer people still watch or listen to plays.
Perhaps, as the last group of steadfast practitioners gradually pass away with the passage of time, traditional opera will find it difficult to find a place to stand.
Although they haven't completely disappeared, their decline is inevitable.
"It's already that serious?"
Perhaps, in the hearts of the two elderly people, they already regard Lin Rui as one of their own in the field of opera.
But Lin Rui knew that he had hardly paid any attention to this industry.
"The decline of traditional opera is largely due to its conflict with the needs of modern people."
"Take this music, for example. It's either about gods and immortals, or about talented scholars and beautiful women, or old stories passed down from generation to generation."
"Entertainment is changing rapidly these days, and everyone has more choices. In particular, foreign cultures are corrupting generation after generation of young people."
"We've also tried to make changes."
"But unfortunately, with pop music and modern film and television becoming the main forms of entertainment, traditional opera has lost its place."
No wonder Jia Jingtong looked so sad.
Nowadays, everyone has a mobile phone. Whatever you want to see or hear, you can just reach out and get it.
No need to book tickets, and no need to go out!
But traditional opera doesn't mean you have to go to a theater or a cinema to appreciate its charm.
But only inside can one have more patience and tolerance for listening to opera.
Perhaps those who love traditional opera will not change their original intentions and will remain as captivated as ever.
But for people who don't like it, even if they hear it, they will still feel annoyed.
This cannot be forced.
One day, it will grow old and leave, leaving behind only its past glory for posterity.
"Teachers, you've come to see me because you want to...?"
Lin Rui had already guessed the purpose of Yuan Yongde and Jia Jingtong's visit.
"Yes, 'The New Drunken Concubine' showed us for the first time that traditional opera doesn't have to be bound by conventions and can incorporate popular elements."
"The root cause of our repeated failures in innovation lies in our conservative mindset!"
"Lin Rui, your bold and innovative attempt this time has opened a new window for us!"
"Perhaps through the efforts of generations, traditional opera will regain the glory of our ancestors!"
Jia Jingtong became more and more excited as he spoke.
The gratitude in her eyes as she looked at Lin Rui was palpable.
"Teacher Jia, you're too kind."
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