Back to the Republic of China as a director

Ying Xiaonong's attitude changed, and he became more active in rehearsals. Earlier, he was always like "I'm at work" and "I'm off work". He was serious and responsible in his work, but he is full of enthusiasm now.

Jinque gained self-confidence, and her overall appearance became more uplifted. She often practiced extra on her own, holding back her strength to wait for the show to win a lot of applause, so that the cover of "The World of Movies and Dramas" lived up to its name.

An industry such as theaters is different from other industries. People want to rest and relax during the New Year, so they go to theaters to relax.When others watch the theater, they are watched, so they cannot relax.

It's the end of the year now, and Ji Shuangyu's theater will be closed on the 26th and 27th of the new year. From this day onwards, you can take a break for a few days, and it will open again on the first day of the new year.

After getting off work on the last day, Xu Xinyue was still standing at the door staring at the renovated Yingge stage opposite.After the new year, they will move in the tables, chairs, benches and various equipment, and then they can officially open.

Almost the whole capital is staring at this area.

Looking at Xu Xinyue's wretched back, Ji Shuangyu shook her head and sighed. It seems that Boss Chicken is going to have a hard time this year.

He is unsteady, but Ji Shuangyu is fine, anyway, he has already done what should be done.After hard work, can't you celebrate the New Year with peace of mind?

After the holidays, he would chat with neighbors everywhere, asking what to do in old Beijing for the New Year.I found that the Chinese New Year is too expensive!Window decorations, New Year's goods, New Year's gifts, Lantern Festival supplies...

As soon as Ji Shuangyu came back, the younger brothers and sisters gathered around to look at the pile of New Year's goods.

This is really the most warm and worry-free New Year they have ever lived. In the past, at the end of the year, the family was always gloomy, not to mention thinking about what to buy, but also thinking about how to pay back the money. At the end of the year, debt collectors had to come to the door.

But this year, the stove at home is burning warmly, meat, egg and milk are complete, small rice, noodles, rice cakes, and sometimes rice white noodles.Today, my eldest brother bought a lot of New Year's goods that he could only look at and drool in the past.

Looking at it, little Leizi realized something was wrong: "Brother, why are there no New Year pictures, and there is no such thing as welcoming the gods, ah, there are no god statues!" On the first day of the first lunar month, there are always firecrackers and incense burners. Use red paper lanterns to meet the God of Wealth.

"Really? It's sold out!" Ji Shuangyu pretended to be authentic.

He didn't miss it, he didn't buy it on purpose.

As soon as he inquired about what he needed to buy, he immediately cut down on those superstitious items. The stove, the paper money sacrifices for welcoming the gods, etc., cost three or four yuan, and they were useless at all.

Buy some window grilles and stickers to create an atmosphere!

With the saved money, Ji Shuangyu went to the bookstore to buy a few elementary school textbooks at the moment, and took them out at this time.

Ji Leizong forgot about the statue for a moment, "...Brother, is this a textbook?"

In addition to the original Ji Shuangyu, Ji Leizong and Ji Feifei, the two older children, have also been educated, learned some knowledge from their parents, and can read characters.

"Yes, you take your younger sister to read at home, and if you don't understand anything, just wait for me to ask after get off work. After the new year, when the weather is better, I will find a school for you." Ji Shuangyu said, children do not go to school, he also No time for class.

In the past, there were no conditions. Children collected coal cores and did housework at home.Now I'm a bit sure, although I haven't saved too much money, Ji Shuangyu has already started to plan to send them to school.

go to school!How much does it cost!

"No brother, now that the family eats so much, I will soon grow tall enough to be able to work in theaters to earn money." Ji Leizong said anxiously, tuition fees, books fees, paper and ink fees... How will their family bear it? , according to what the elder brother meant, I should send them all to school.

"Don't worry, big brother will make more money soon. Let me tell you, even if you are interested in opera and want to work in a theater, you have to go to school first. There is also a lot of knowledge here." Ji Shuangyu felt still The speed at which they make money, sending them to school next year is not a problem.

Ji Leizong showed a shocked expression, going to school, even to go to work in the theater?Each of these concepts surprised him more than the other.

Immediately, Ji Leizong said worriedly: "But big brother can't even afford a god statue..."

Ji Shuangyu: "..."

Ji Shuangyu: "It's not that I can't afford it! Brother, I'm telling you the truth, I just don't want to buy it. There are no ghosts and gods in the world!"

Ji Leizong looked at him in horror: "Brother, is this not good?" Although some enlightened people advocated that no sacrifices should be made, it has always been the custom to sacrifice to the gods during the New Year's festival.

Ji Shuangyu mournfully said: "What's wrong, I'll be your father and mother again, what's wrong?"

When Ji Lulu heard it, she grabbed Ji Shuangyu and cried, "But mom! I want New Year pictures!"

"??" Ji Shuangyu also cried, "Why don't you call me Daddy!!!"

Ji Leizong: "..."

Ji Shuangyu: "No, no, call me Big Brother!"

Ji Feifei also sobbed and said: "There is no statue, so what should we do if a poor ghost enters our house at the New Year's Eve, brother! I'm so scared!"

Ji Shuangyu: "..."

Ji Shuangyu: "Nonsense, the poor man is me! Look at the whole alley, is there anyone poorer than me?" He bought furniture for his family after earning money, and only then was he able to catch up with the normal living standards of his neighbors. Not much savings.

Gourd Babies: "..."

Ji Shuangyu thought to himself, besides, there really is a ghost coming in, enough to see Ji Feifei...

Ji Lulu is not very old, she still can't understand everything, she doesn't buy it, and continues to cry and say: "Is there no sticker? Is there no sticker?"

"Why not, window grilles can also be posted." Ji Shuangyu looked at Ji Lulu nervously, "Don't get excited, you'll pee later."

He didn't want to wash the boy's urine after the Chinese New Year.

"Forget it, forget it, stickers, right? I'll draw you a picture." Ji Shuangyu found a pen and paper and came out. It was cold outside, and he didn't seem to be going out to copy the door god painting of the neighbor's house. Wang Lingguan, played by Li Ying Xiaonong, drew a picture.

Ji Lulu wasn't picky either, anyway, the fairies and old men had similar skin, so she held the drawing paper and said, "I want a big brother to kiss."

Ji Shuangyu wiped the snot from her face and kissed her hair.Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooish.

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Unlike Ji Shuangyu's efforts to eradicate superstition, at that time, Zhou Siyin worshiped a circle of temples in the capital very devoutly, and the shrine in his apartment where he lived alone was also solemnly enshrined on the table.

During the New Year's Eve, Mrs. Zhou stayed in the old house for three days. Zhou Ruojuan announced the good news with a smile, announcing that the film company she prepared would open soon.

"You, it's good if you can do something with peace of mind." The old man Zhou glanced at him. When he praised Zhou Siyin, he was pointing at Zhou Ruojuan.

Old Master Zhou called Zhou Siyin again, "Your father is devoted to learning and doesn't care about vulgar things, but I have to ask you, when do you plan to start a family? Where is the person you like?"

Zhou Siyin: "I also want to know. I asked my mother yesterday when I was burning incense."

Mrs. Zhou: "..."

Mrs. Zhou: "You're superstitious. Get lost."

Zhou Siyin slipped away.

Zhou Ruojuan glanced at him triumphantly, haha, brat, you'll be better off too.

In a few days, several schools in the capital will jointly hold a charity performance to raise education and living expenses for poor students.

On that day, Minister Zou, who had already returned from Shanghai, would go to support him as the leader of the education sector and donate money.The Zhou family is the sponsor of one of the private schools and is also a prominent family in the capital, so the Zhou family in Beijing was also invited.

At that time, even if Minister Zou doesn't remember, he will remind him about the masthead of "Book Education".Here, he has already received an old painting by Tan Youan, so he can reap the benefits hehehehehehe.

The charity performance was scheduled from the [-]th to the [-]th day of the first lunar month, a total of three days. The venue was a tea garden, and usually there would be performances such as juggling and cross talk, and this time it was rented to the charity performance.

On the [-]th day of the first lunar month, Zhou Ruojuan combed her hair early, put on a neat suit, and walked briskly to the tea garden.

He found that the attendance rate here is not very high...

This is normal. The programs these students and teachers put together are piano pieces, symphonies, and new civilized dramas.

Which theater is not good to watch auspicious dramas in the first lunar month?Not to mention piano music and symphony, just say that the Western drama that Huaxia has learned, even if it is now called Civilized New Drama, is far less popular than when it was first introduced, especially the student performances, which are the least popular.

Many of the people here came to cheer because of the relationship of the school.

Zhou Ruojuan didn't care about the attendance rate or the program list, and exchanged pleasantries with the principals and celebrities present.

While talking, Zou Muyun came.

Zou Muyun has a long beard, and today he is wearing a traditional cotton gown. His body is wrapped round and round, and he has become the central figure right away.Before the holiday, I received a basket of auspicious words, and responded with a smile: "Prosperous New Year! Prosperous New Year!"

Zhou Ruojuan caught a glimpse of his nephew also coming, but he was standing in the outer circle. No matter what he looked like, he didn't dare to say hello to Minister Zou, for fear that people would think of him.Hehehe, silly quack.

Zhou Ruojuan snickered twice, and went past the crowd, "Minister Zou, Gong Xi Fa Cai. It's been a long time. I can't wait to see you coming. I wish you New Year greetings."

"Happy New Year. Yunzhi joked, but he thinks I'm late." Zou Muyun smiled and said, "I'm also in a hurry, everyone, don't blame me."

The capital is so big, and they know each other more or less. Zou Muyun and Zhou Ruojuan can't be said to be familiar with each other, otherwise it wouldn't be Zhou Siyin's turn to get the textbook order.But just looking at the conversation between the two, people who don't know it will think they are friends for many years.

Zhou Ruojuan showed a sincere smile: "Actually, I'm flustered. Minister Zou is a famous calligrapher, and I heard that you like Mr. You'an's calligraphy. I just got a pair here. I want you to help taste the authenticity. .”

Zou Muyun's eyes lit up, "Is it Mr. You'an's old work? He hasn't been out of the mountain for a long time, so it's good to see the old work, then I have to take a good look..."

He suddenly remembered something, looked at Zhou Siyin and said, "I remember that Baoduo also had contacts with Mr. You'an, and I invited him to write the title of "Calligraphy Education". coming?"

Although these two had an ugly fight before, but after all, they were uncles and nephews.

Only then did Zhou Siyin slowly walk up to them.

Zhou Ruojuan tried her best to suppress her smile, hehe, hehehehehe.

Zhou Siyin: "Happy New Year greetings to you—"Calligraphy Education" has been prepared and will be released in the next year. I just want to review it for you. But after thinking about it for a long time, I still discarded Mr. You'an's words on the masthead. I think Not suitable enough."

Zhou Ruojuan: "...?"

Not to mention Zhou Ruojuan, from Zou Muyun to the others, they all looked dumbfounded.

Tan Youan's words are not suitable enough? ?

It took a while for Zhou Ruojuan to realize that Zhou Siyin was obviously forced to change, and he also said that it was his own choice. This is trying to fool people!The little boy is really smart!

He hurriedly said: "I seem to have heard that Baoduo chose the name of an unknown old man, and I am also very curious about why."

Zhou Siyin said, "I didn't tell you, but you insisted on watching."

Zhou Ruojuan: "..."

Zou Muyun seemed to understand something, looked at the pair of uncles and nephews, and thought it was funny, and also guessed that Zhou Siyin probably couldn't meet Tan Youan, and Zhou Ruojuan came to make up for it.

Although he thought the two of them were funny and admired Zhou Siyin very much, it was inevitable to be disappointed. After all, Zhou Siyin had told him that he would ask Tan Youan, and he was ready to appreciate it.Moreover, this is the second news that has disappointed him recently.

These days, he has been thinking about the popularity of pens in society, among students, and the young people he met in the library.

Before leaving Beijing, he and his subordinate Yuan Gu went to the Kunlun Library to inspect secretly, and met a young man who borrowed his pen for use. He was very pleasantly surprised to see the handwriting left by the other party, and asked his subordinates to look for it.As soon as he returned to Beijing, he couldn't wait to ask his subordinates about the results.His subordinates told him that after searching in various schools for a long time, he really couldn't find such a person.

This was even more disappointing than not having an appointment with Tan Youan, after all Tan Youan was poked there alive.The young man who wrote with a pen was nameless and no one could replace him.

Zou Muyun calmed down, and asked lightly: "Oh, then look back and see who you dated, and replace Tan Youan."

Although the tone was flat, everyone knew that Zou Muyun felt a little disappointed. After all, "Calligraphy Education" was something he highly valued.

"I'll just carry it with me." Zhou Siyin didn't go down the steps as everyone thought to avoid the limelight, but took out a sample magazine, handed it to Zou Muyun, and said, "I have an appointment. A pen letter."

Zou Muyun: "Huh?"

Zhou Ruojuan was also taken aback, and then sneered, "Writing with a pen? Baoduo, you are crazy! Calligraphy is something that Chinese literati must learn for thousands of years..."

This is "Book Learning Education"!Do you have people writing the masthead with a pen?What is a pen, it is a tool, what is art!

"If you don't know calligraphy, you'd better keep your mouth shut. My mother said that when you were a child, you always had people write for you." Zhou Siyin shut Zhou Ruojuan angrily, and rolled his eyes.

"Everyone, "Calligraphy Education" is a journal of calligraphy. In addition to communicating with calligraphers, the publication also has a major purpose, which is to educate students. Nowadays, students prefer to use hard pens such as pens and pencils. Because of their convenience, they are gradually rivaling brushes. In the face of this trend, the debate between soft and hard pens in the society is also raging.

"Actually, I also have the origin of hard pens in China. It is recorded in ancient books, 'Ancient pens and inks were written on bamboo sticks with lacquer." trace?

"Therefore, after I saw this calligrapher, I thought he might be more suitable for "Calligraphy Education" than Mr. You'an. Why should we quarrel over brushes and fountain pens? The meaning of this book can make all those who want to be lazy with a pen understand-no matter how soft or hard the pen is, the key point is how to write my Chinese character!"

Everyone was dumbfounded for a moment, hearing these words, they almost unscrewed the pen and began to practice calligraphy.

Convinced, it's no wonder that selling books is so good, this one is going up!But is it really as powerful as you say?Those present who are not proficient in calligraphy will recognize their fame. Where did this "Gourd Old Man" come from as a calligrapher?

Zhou Ruojuan: "As expected of you, you are good at blowing—"

At this time, Zou Muyun was already holding that magazine, and exaggeratedly wiped away the tears that did not exist in the corners of his eyes: "It's really hard to find a place when you step through the iron shoes, and it doesn't take much effort to get it! I recognize it, that's the right word, I They asked people all over the capital to look for this calligrapher, almost thinking that he had left the capital, but Baoduo found him, luckily you have such a good eye!"

The implication: I also have a good eye.

Zhou Ruojuan slammed on the brakes and almost bit her tongue.

He suddenly remembered that Zhou Siyin told him that the letter was about 50 yuan, and he suddenly became manic: Liar! !The brat is trying to trick me on purpose!Who the hell is this gourd old man! !