Behind the stage is a temporary and simple shed where everyone in the theater troupe does almost everything, including putting on makeup, changing costumes, cooking and eating, and even sleeping on the floor.

Yang Ruoqing found the class leader among a group of costumed corners and handymen.

When I found the class leader, he was talking to a character about the play like a director, and he was spitting.

Seeing Yang Ruoqing waving to him, the class leader paused the lecture and said, "Think about the passage I just said. You must remember the lines. Even if you don't sing well, you can't forget the words on stage."

Son, I really thought it was so easy to make money!"

After giving the corner a few words of scolding, the class leader hurried over to Yang Ruoqing.

"Dr. Yang, why did you come to the backstage in person? What are your orders?"

When facing Yang Ruoqing, the class leader completely changed his face, smiling, nodding and bowing.

Yang Ruoqing glanced at other busy corners of the shed, and then looked away.

"Leader Liu, was the fifth son-in-law replaced in the second half of "Five Daughters' Birthday Wishes"?" she asked.

Leader Liu was startled for a moment, then he smiled guiltily and gave Yang Ruoqing a thumbs up: "Dong Yang's family really has a sharp eye. They did make a substitution in the second half."

"It's the same opera, why do the performers change after half the song?" Yang Ruoqing asked again.

"Did the person before sing not sing well? Or did the one after him sing too well? When you listen to a play or watch a role, you have to sing it all the way to the end. What's the point of your midfield substitution?" Yang Ruoqing asked again, with a hint of amusement in her tone.

Very unhappy.

Leader Liu immediately panicked. He must know that the man in front of him was not only the boss who provided money, but more importantly, his husband was the general who protected the country.

They are the real new aristocrats of Daqi. However, the couple is attached to their hometown and the fellow villagers in their hometown, so they still live in the village as before. They are the most down-to-earth big shot couple in Daqi.

But even if people live in a village or in a shack, this does not conflict with the power in their hands.

With a little movement of the little finger, it would be easier to kill the Liu family troupe than to crush an ant.

Thinking of this, Leader Liu's knees weakened and he was about to kneel down. Yang Ruoqing grabbed his arm and made him stand up straight.

"Leader Liu, what are you doing? I'm asking you, just give me the reason. If I were to kneel down and kowtow, I wouldn't stay in the village anymore." Yang Ruoqing became more and more angry.

Leader Liu looked ashamed and nodded repeatedly.

Yang Ruoqing let go of her hand and stood back to create some distance.

This leader, Liu, is probably an old smoker. He has a mouth full of big yellow teeth from years of smoking. Talking to him at a close distance still leaves him with bad breath.

I really don’t know how the apprentices in Liu’s class learned to sing from him. How could they bear this face-to-face lecture?

"Dr. Yang, here's the thing. The stage name of the character who sings the fifth son-in-law song in the first half of the birthday greetings of the five daughters is Xiao Yuxi. He used to be a pillar of the Zhao family class in the county town."

"Years ago, the class leader of Zhao's class fell ill and died, and the class was disbanded. A few days ago, Xiao Yuxi suddenly found my home and said she wanted to join our Liu Jia class."

"In our circle, Xiao Yuxi is considered a well-known actor. When he debuted, he was a baby singer. Later, when he grew up, because of his clean and handsome face and good voice, he continued to sing as a niche singer."

"As the leader of the class, I am of course eager to have Xiao Yuxi join me. Since I was in a hurry to come to your village to sing in an opera, I brought Xiao Yuxi here with me."

"Xiao Yuxi has been begging me to let him perform on stage. I saw how he first arrived. Even though his skills are there, it is still his first time to sing on stage with the actors in our Liu family class. He has not gotten used to it beforehand.

I definitely don’t want him to play!”

"But today, he begged me again, saying that he had been thinking about it for the past two days and had a firm idea in his mind. He asked me to arrange an opportunity for him to show his face at any cost. He could even sing half a song to test the waters."

"I thought about it, no matter what, he will be on stage sooner or later. He is so sincere, so I can't refuse. If he sings well in this half tonight, then I will officially let him sing on stage tomorrow."

"Besides, I also sincerely admire the talent and want to keep him to add to the reputation of our Liu family class."

"I originally thought that the makeup would be similar, so the folks wouldn't be able to tell the difference. But I didn't expect it, but I didn't escape your sharp eyes, Mr. Yang. You're really awesome, a master!"

Leader Liu gave Yang Ruoqing a thumbs up again with a flattering smile on his face.

Yang Ruoqing sneered in her heart.

These opera singers really live by their mouths, and what they say is better than what they sing.

"Where is Xiao Yuxi now?" Yang Ruoqing asked again.

Leader Liu said: "After singing the first half, he took off his makeup and left. Maybe he was watching the show among the crowd, maybe he was helping out backstage. There were a lot of things going on this night, and I had to keep an eye on the actors who were taking turns on stage.

, telling them about the play and reminding them not to forget the lyrics, but I was really too busy to notice where Xiao Yuxi went."

"What? Are Dong Yang's family looking for Xiao Yuxi? Then I'll call someone over to help us look for him together?"

Yang Ruoqing waved her hand: "No need, I just came over to inquire about the situation."

"Oh!" Leader Liu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But before he could completely relax, he was hung up again.

"Leader Liu, I hope this is the first and last time. If something happens next time and requires a midfield substitution or something, you must first seek my opinion before making any further decisions. Otherwise, our cooperation will be canceled at any time!

Yang Ruoqing said calmly. Although there was no trace of anger on her face at this time, Leader Liu felt chills running down his spine.

"Yes, yes, I understand, I will definitely keep it in mind."

It wasn't until Yang Ruoqing left the small shed that Leader Liu dared to raise his head, exhaled a breath of frustration, turned around and called an apprentice over.

"Where is Xiao Yuxi? Go and find him for me!" Leader Liu ordered in a deep voice.

The apprentice quickly went to look for it.

Leader Liu frowned and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

In fact, he and Yang Ruoqing lied before.

It was not that Xiao Yuxi came on stage to sing the first half to test the waters, his original intention was to let Xiao Yuxi come on stage and sing the whole song.

Because Xiao Yuxi is famous, Team Leader Liu planned to wait until Xiao Yuxi finished singing and then come out and recommend it to everyone.

Unexpectedly, Xiaoyuxi stopped singing halfway through the song. When asked why, she didn’t say anything. She just took off her makeup and left in a hurry.

No matter what Team Leader Liu was willing to give, Xiao Yuxi directly gave Team Leader Liu two taels of silver.

Well, Team Leader Liu admitted that he was defeated by the money. As the team leader, his actions were not as generous as those of famous actors like Xiao Yuxi.

After collecting two taels of silver, he went to find someone who was similar to Xiao Yuxi in terms of voice and appearance to support him.

Xiao Yuxi, on the other hand, changed her clothes and disappeared without knowing where she went.
Chapter completed!