Master of Chinese Opera

Chapter 1 System Addition
Mengdong, October, is the season when snow is about to fall, everything is hidden, and the climate in Yanjing City is getting colder day by day.

Coming out of the east gate of the Huaxia Peking Opera Theater, Shen Yuelou couldn't help but shuddered when he was suddenly blown by the bitter north wind outside, and quickly tightened the black cotton coat wrapped around his body.

After walking a few steps forward, looking back at the door that was slowly closing behind him, Shen Yuelou was depressed and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Alas, I failed again!

This is the third time he has been rejected by Huaxia Peking Opera Company.

The reason is simple, because he is a male actress.

Since China entered the civilized society, "deformed products" such as Kunsheng and Qiandan formed in a special historical period have become less and less popular in Liyuan.

Although they are not regarded as a scourge by colleagues in the theater industry, Huaxia Peking Opera Theater, Lanzhou Opera Troupe, Shenjiang Peking Opera Theater, Spring and Autumn Drama Club and other domestic first-line mainstream theater companies have invariably raised the entry threshold for Kunsheng and Qiandan .

In fact, it's not that they don't give these two types of actors a chance at all. If they want to join the four major Beijing opera troupes, they can.

Or, you studied under the famous Peking opera masters, and you were born in a decent family.

Such as Lanpai, Yupai, Qipai, etc...

Or, you have already made some name in the troupe, and you have certain qualifications and popularity.

It's a pity that Shen Yuelou doesn't have the two in-demand things of fame and mentorship.

The opera teacher who enlightened him was just the leader of a grassroots troupe in the countryside of Wanzhou.

And the greatest honor he ever received was only the third runner-up in the children's group in a youth Peking Opera Grand Prix held by the city's TV station.

A group runner-up in a city-level Peking Opera Grand Prix, placed in Qianshan County, where their Caotou troupe is located, is already considered a very great honor.

But if it is brought to the Yanjing City of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, then the weight of this award cannot be lightened.

Shen Yuelou is an orphan who grew up in a children's welfare home.

He has no father, no mother, no name, no last name, and he doesn't even know his exact date of birth.

On that midsummer night 21 years ago, he was abandoned like a wild dog in front of the Qianshan County Children's Welfare Home.

If Shen Changxin, the director of the Qianshan Welfare Home, hadn't happened to hear the clear cry of a baby when he was out for a walk, his little body might have been picked up by a wild dog that night.

Shen You is his name in the orphanage, which means leisure and long-term, and he deeply entrusts Dean Shen Changxin's best wishes for him.

When he was six years old, Xiaolian from the county went to the Children's Welfare Institute to recruit students. Zhou Jinhong, the class leader, saw that Shen You was handsome and well-groomed, so he was enrolled in the theater troupe and gave him the stage name "Shen Yuelou".

In Xiaolian's promotion class, Shen Yuelou was a beginner and an old student. After studying for three years, he didn't make a big difference.

Later, Mr. Wu Chou, Qi Wenhua, who taught opera, saw the problem with Shen Yuelou - he was not heroic, but he was naturally charming.

This kind of qualification is barely enough to learn from a senior student, but it is a good material for a junior student.

After reaching this conclusion, Qi Wenhua discussed with class leader Zhou Jinhong and asked Shen Yuelou to go to learn "Lanpai" Tsing Yi from class leader Zhou.

Having been trained in Xiaolian's promotion class for three full years, and spent a lot of hard work and resources, Zhou Jinhong was also reluctant to send Shen Yuelou away just like this.

So, she followed Mr. Qi's suggestion and asked Shen Yuelou to try to learn Tsing Yi.

After taking off the beard and putting on the green clothes, Shen Yuelou's opera talent was finally revealed gradually.

With a melodious singing voice and a soft and graceful figure, after putting on all the make-up, she is even more beautiful than the girls in her class.

When Zhou Jinhong saw her, she felt as if she had found a treasure.

Not only did she impart all her housekeeping skills, she also specially hired an opera teacher from the provincial capital to Shen Yuelou.

Natural capital is very rich, people are eager to learn and are willing to endure hardships, coupled with the careful teaching of two opera teachers, Shen Yuelou's academic progress is rapid.

At the age of 13, he made his stage debut at the Qianshan Temple Fair, and became an instant hit, becoming a sought-after figure invited to weddings and funerals in nearby ten miles and eight townships.

At the age of 15, he participated in the "Nursing Cup" Youth Peking Opera Grand Prix in the city and won the third place in the children's group.

Going out for a long trip, wandering through Yanjing alone with the dream of opera...

He had it all planned.

The first step is to be admitted to the Huaxia Peking Opera Theatre. The second step is to stay for two to three years and gradually become the mainstay of the Huaxia Peking Opera Theater...

It's a pity that the dream is beautiful, but the reality has poured a big basin of cold water on him.

One refusal, another refusal, three refusals...

Now, three years have passed, but he has not even entered the threshold of Huaxia Peking Opera Theatre.

Haha, three years have been wasted, and I am still in despair.

I remembered the bold words I said to Dean Shen and Team Leader Zhou when I left Qianshan—I must make some noise when I go to Yanjing, so that the whole Liyuan will know my name, Shen Yuelou, Shen Yuelou What a shame!

The little savings accumulated from singing operas in the countryside of Wanzhou for many years have already been spent.

For the past six months, I have been able to barely make ends meet by serving dishes and washing dishes in restaurants.

Now, the results of the interview are disappointing again, do I still need to continue to hold on like this?

Or, why not go back to Wanzhou?

Singing in a small county town, even though you can't become a famous actor, at least you can have enough food and clothing, and your life is much more nourishing than in Yanjing City.

Three years, youth is so short, how many three years can I squander?
As soon as her belief was shaken, Shen Yuelou immediately encouraged herself in her heart: No, I can't admit defeat. Now that I'm back in Wanzhou, how can I face those people who once placed high hopes on me?

When I first left Wanzhou, I made an oath in my heart - I, Shen Yuelou, would never return home if I didn't make some appearance in Yanjing Liyuan.

I have gritted my teeth and persevered in such a difficult thing as learning opera, so what is this little difficulty in front of me?
If the Huaxia Peking Opera Theater doesn't accept me, I can apply for Lan Opera Troupe. If Lan Opera Troupe doesn't accept me, I can go to Yuxiu Troupe...

With my ability, Shen Yuelou, as long as I am willing to lower my figure, there will always be a troupe willing to accommodate me in the huge city of Yanjing.

[Dididi, found the alien humanoid carbon-based creature, the blood is compatible, and the binding is confirmed.

System loading...]

Thinking about the way out for the bleak future, Shen Yuelou was startled by a series of mysterious characters automatically generated in his mind.

How did these mysterious characters suddenly appear in my mind?
Why can I directly know their meaning even though I have never learned them before?

And what is the system mentioned in the characters?
[Ding Dong, the "National Drama Grandmaster Assistance System" has been installed, and the iris test has passed.

The system is starting...]

After a dull and lengthy start-up sound of the host, Shen Yuelou suddenly found that a colorful light curtain appeared in his mind.

[Host: Shen Yuelou (stage name)]

【Age: 21】

[Singing skills: 67]

【Recitation: 65】

[work done: 66]

【Strength: 65】

[Grandmaster temperament: 0]

[Opera reputation value: 101]

[Other functions are to be activated. 】

At the same time that the colorful light curtain suddenly appeared in his mind, the string of automatically generated mysterious characters immediately began to introduce the origin and usage instructions of the system to Shen Yuelou.

[This system comes from the earth. It was originally an art master training system. After merging with the host, it is automatically loaded as a national drama master auxiliary system.

After the conversion is completed, the system immediately generates three functional areas: the main interface, the entertainment mall and the learning park.

The main interface records host information, the entertainment mall sells entertainment products, and the learning park is where the system tailors opera-related courses for the host. The courses are free or paid.

Note: All entertainment products and fee-paying courses appearing in the system are settled with prestige points.

In addition, the system will randomly release system tasks based on the experience of the host, and the corresponding task rewards will be obtained after completing the system tasks. 】

　The protagonist’s life story is based on Mr. Zunlong’s template.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)