Men who come from poor backgrounds are all good all-rounders. They can raise pigs and horses, farm land, build walls and build houses. There is nothing they can't do.
Needless to say, farming is a craft for making food. If you don’t have money to build a house or hire craftsmen, of course you have to do it yourself. This is a craft passed down from generation to generation. Those who don’t learn it will starve to death or freeze to death.
Lao Fang and the others moved very quickly. In just a short time, the stove and stove that Li Yi wanted appeared in the kitchen.
After measuring it, the dimensions were exactly the same as the drawing he drew, so in principle there was no problem.
Do not start the fire immediately after setting up the kang, otherwise it will crack. Let it dry for two days and this problem will disappear.
The stove and the earthen kang are connected, so cooking cannot be done during these two days.
Li Yi originally planned to solve the problem of eating in the past two days at a restaurant outside. Unexpectedly, this idea was opposed by Xiaohuan and Ruyi.
Although the family is not short of money now, no serious person would go to a restaurant to eat every day. That is something only dandies and spendthrifts do.
Ruyifang is not far from here, and the kitchen there is full of everything. I cooked there yesterday, so I can just start cooking in the shop these two days.
Of course Li Yi had no objection to this. Goulan was right next to Ruyifang, and he happened to be discussing matters with Old Man Sun on the way.
Lao Fang had already led several people to smash the stove in his own home, without even thinking about where to eat today. The stove in his uncle's house was all smashed, so how could his family not smash it?
Anyone who doesn't smash is a fool. Who doesn't understand that if you follow my uncle's footsteps, you will have food to eat and money to make. This is how they have lived these days. Otherwise, they would still be eating chaffy vegetables in the village on the mountain.
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When Li Yi's family was preparing to go to Ruyifang, the Fang family's sister-in-law was pointing at Lao Fang's nose and scolding him.
"You poor guy, the stove at home is broken, where are you going to cook today?" Old Aunt Fang had held back her anger. The dishes had been washed, and when she was about to cook, this guy ran in.
He smashed his stove and almost scared her to death. The two of them depended on this man for their survival. If he became crazy or hysterical, she and Zhuzhu's wife would not be able to survive either.
"What's wrong with eating at Zuixianglou for two days? Our family doesn't lack the money." Old Fang retorted.
It's okay if I don't say it, but the sister-in-law of the Fang family became even more angry when she spoke, "Do you feel that your family has too much money and you feel uneasy? You are thinking of ways to deliver food to restaurants. You also planned to buy an actor back in the morning, and now you want to go to Zuixianglou for dinner.
Why don't you spend a lot of money to eat there, and you don't have to look at who is eating there? Sooner or later, your family's savings will be wiped out by you..."
Lao Fang talked back a few words. When Li Yi walked to the door of the house, he saw a broom flying out of the Fang family's yard.
As expected, people cannot be judged by their appearance. One is a strong man who does not even frown when a knife is cut on his body, and the other is a peasant woman who looks virtuous and dignified. Suddenly, the dignified and virtuous woman becomes a female tyrannosaurus, and the upright man becomes an upright man.
What a coward... what a crime.
I lamented my luck again.
Although when they first met, Ruyi smashed the solid wooden table in front of him with her palm, which made her much more aggressive than Fang's sister-in-law, but for the rest of the time, she lived up to the ideal of a well-managed, gentle and virtuous woman.
The wife, even though the veil between her and her was still intact, was still worse than ------ Thinking of the old man wailing under the broom, he quickly threw that possibility out of his mind.
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The sky is still early, and a touch of fish belly white has just appeared in the east. There is always a reason to get up late in winter. Most people are still sleeping in the warm quilts and do not want to get up. There are not many people in the tile houses. Who would come here in the early morning?
Watching a play for fun, there is no one in the open bar, the doors of the wine shop and teahouse are closed, only a figure occasionally walks out of the brothel, the steps are frivolous, and against the cold wind, I still recall in my heart how good the kung fu of the brothel sister was last night
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In one of the hooks, Sun Yun, who had just turned fifteen, got up very early, put a rag in warm water, and quickly wiped the tables and chairs.
Before opening the door, he needs to wipe the tables and chairs clean so that there is no dirt on them, and then boil hot water so that tea can be prepared for guests at any time.
He was only wrapped in a thin jacket, but beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. The young man's body was not afraid of the cold. After working for half an hour, he could only feel the heat inside his body, and he could not feel the cold at all.
These jobs are not in vain. Sister Ruoqing said that if he could get up so early every day, clean the table and boil the hot water, he could be given ten cents as wages, paid once a day.
I feel very motivated when I think that there are dozens of copper coins lying in the small purse secretly hidden. If I accumulate a little, I will one day save enough money to marry a wife, and I will no longer have to worry about my elderly grandfather.
The frequency on the hand also increased, and even the grandfather who walked behind him didn't notice it.
Old man Sun came over, looked at him lovingly, and said, "Xiaoyun, take a rest, we won't open the door for another hour."
Sun Yun turned around, wiped the sweat from his forehead, grinned, showing his white teeth, and said, "Grandpa, I'm not tired. I've just finished wiping it. I need to boil water later."
After that, he continued the work at hand. There were only two sets of tables and chairs to wipe. He could take a break while the water was boiling.
Seeing the child's deft movements, Old Man Sun showed a look of relief on his face.
A child with diligent hands and feet will never die of hunger. Even if one day he lies in a coffin, Xiaoyun can survive alone. Of course, he will not be willing to close his eyes until he finds a wife for his child and solves life-long problems.
If he can live to hold his great-grandson in his arms, he will still have a smile on his face even after he dies.
Looking at the empty bar, a smile appeared on Old Man Sun's face. It didn't matter if there was no one around now. He knew that it wouldn't be long before the place would be filled with guests.
"Painted Skin" can still be performed for a while. When the number of guests gradually decreases, the number of performances of "Painted Skin" will be reduced, and "Ying Ning" and "A Chinese Ghost Story" can be officially launched on the stage. With Mr. Li here, such good stories will not
If it is less, the rewards from the guests will certainly not be less.
As an actor wandering around, when did the future become so worth looking forward to?
When a person is immersed in beautiful things for too long, he will involuntarily think of some sad things.
Yesterday, a hook fence outside the city collapsed, and an old friend of many years was trapped underneath. Although the injury was not serious, the bones were so old that he would have to lie in bed for at least ten and a half days before he could get out of bed.
I have managed to survive, but there are still countless actors who are having a hard time living. In the past two days, countless old friends have come to find me, hoping to make a living here, but the number of people here is indeed saturated.
Old Man Sun could only helplessly shake his head and refuse.
He himself has been homeless all his life, and he can best understand the situation of most actors. If there is anything he can do to help them, he will reach out without hesitation. However, people are small and powerless, and under the big environment, nothing can be changed at all.
There was not a single customer in Goulan early in the morning. Only Old Man Sun was sitting in the corner in a daze. Li Yi walked over and Old Man Sun raised his head when he heard the footsteps and stood up hurriedly.
Li Yi waved his hand for him to sit down and asked with a smile: "How was your business yesterday?"
A smile appeared on Old Man Sun's face and he said: "Very good. The reward I received is even more than the day before yesterday. I haven't had time to send it to you yet."
Yesterday was the second day of the Painted Skin stage play performance. Not only did the popularity not subside, but it got even higher. Old Man Sun had clearly felt that there was not enough space for the hooks.
"Don't be so anxious. The money will be left with you first, and you can pay it once every half month or month." Li Yi came here early in the morning not to collect debts. After a few words of greeting, he said straight to the point: "I have something.
I want to discuss this matter with Mr. Sun."
"Just call me Lao'er or Lao Sun. If anything happens, just let me know." Old Man Sun said quickly.
"It's like this. You should have seen that this Gou Lan can't accommodate many customers, so the profit will naturally not be very much. I want to recruit more actors, build such Gou Lan both inside and outside the city, and sign contracts with them.
, stories and scripts can be provided to them, and as for how to distribute profits, they can be distributed in proportion like us, or they can be given a fixed salary every month." Li Yi looked at Old Man Sun and said.
This was not an idea that came to him in the past two days. Li Yi had such an idea when he first saw the strange culture of Goulan.
What he lacks most is good stories and scripts. The library contains the essence of Chinese culture for thousands of years. It is almost inexhaustible and will never be used up in a lifetime.
After seeing the stars of later generations who had cramped hands while trying to make money, and then looking back at their predecessors who lived extremely miserable lives, I always felt strange in my heart. Li Yi was very interested in making a small contribution to this industry.
changes.
In addition to this reason, he is also happy to see these poor people at the bottom of society living a better life. How many people are intoxicated by their graceful dancing and their long sleeves. They are the creators of art, but everyone
While appreciating art, it is unfair to impose many hardships and practices on these art makers.
Of course, there are some reasons why he did this that are not common to outsiders. When the entertainment industry in this world began to prosper, actors with low status became idols in the hearts of everyone. Just write down a name and you can sell it for a sky-high price.
, you can hear the cheers of fans wherever you go, people know which actor is the best in the world in dancing, whose singing voice is unparalleled in the world, and they don’t know who the emperor of the country is------Scenes like this can always touch the depths of his heart.
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Living in this world, both material and spiritual enjoyment are indispensable. When people are no longer hungry, they will pursue higher spiritual pleasures. This can be seen from the sold-out "Painted Skin" stage play.
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This is a huge cake, a cake that has not yet been noticed by others. You must seize the opportunity before others discover it.
Of course, after realizing the special nature of Goulan, Li Yi did not intend to give up the opportunity to hold that invisible power in his hands.
This world is too unsafe. If you don’t have enough power in your hands, you may be crushed to death like an ant at any time. In the past few months, the peaceful life in Liuye Village has gone forever, and earth-shaking changes have taken place.
Despite the change, I am still living my life as carelessly as before, and I always feel a little weak.
"Sir..., you, what did you just say?" Old Man Sun thought he had heard wrong just now, and even his voice was trembling.
Before Li Yi could speak, he asked again: "Are you willing to take in those poor people wandering around and give them a bite to eat?"
The old man's voice was still trembling, for fear that he might make a mistake.
Whether those wandering actors can have enough to eat depends entirely on luck. If they meet a generous guest, they won't be hungry for a long time. If the guest only watches the performance without giving any reward, he will have to tighten his belt in the next few days. What?
Have you ever heard that Luqi people like them can still get fixed wages?
Li Yi was a little confused as to why the old man suddenly became so excited. Since the stage play of "Painted Skin" can have such good ratings, when popular dramas such as "Journey to the West" and "The Legend of White Snake" come out, these have never been seen before.
The country bumpkins of the world still don’t know how shocked they are?
This is simply a business that won't lose money.
It's ridiculous to rely on other people's reward money to live. Some people don't have to pay a penny to watch the show. They just leave after watching. No one thinks this method is unreasonable. One person, one vote, sit according to the number, how simple and convenient...
Wanting to completely transform this industry will not happen overnight. I suppressed these thoughts for the time being. Looking at Old Man Sun staring at me with excited eyes, he said, "What do you think of giving them five hundred yuan a month?"
"Too much, too much!" Old Man Sun's beard trembled with excitement. In this line of work, being able to have enough to eat is already a blessing from God. You can get a monthly salary of 500 yuan, which most people can't even dream of.
I dare to think that I would not do such a good thing unless my head was kicked by a donkey...
"You should discuss this matter with Miss Wan first. You can recruit some people to give it a try. It's not certain whether it will work. Remember to choose people who know the basics. During these days, you don't need to send money. My
You use the portion first, and then we’ll talk about it when it’s not enough.”
Old Man Sun patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, sir, I will leave this matter to you. I will handle it properly for you."
Old Man Sun's face turned red. This was a good thing for many actors in Qing'an Prefecture. It allowed these colleagues to have something to eat, and he was very happy in his heart.
Li Yi raised his head and looked at the stage covered by the curtain, with a look of expectation in his eyes. The world's first entertainment company will take its first step from here...
