Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Shen Hao shook his head and said, "I don't know where he got this table. I'll ask him next time I see him."

Unfortunately, Shen Hao only owns one of these Rolex gold watches.

If there are a few more, I wouldn't mind giving one to Jin Yanxi.

Pocket watches were still the most popular type of watch at that time.

Wristwatches have also been invented, but they have been criticized by conservatives.

"Through its regular sound, the pocket watch can provide us with faithful and reliable guidance."

However, such loyalty is often repaid with betrayal.

Those conservatives who hold the power of discourse are still attacking and discrediting the characteristics of wristwatches, and have even successfully turned the early inventors of wristwatches against them:

Wristwatches only gradually became popular after World War I ended.

"This watch looks pretty good."

Shen Hao explained, "Currently, in foreign countries, wristwatches are considered heretical and are not recognized by the mainstream."

They all say, "The wrist is the least suitable place to wear a watch." A wristwatch is a prime example of inappropriateness and vulgarity.

I'm a soldier, and I value practicality. You're a rich young master, so you can't be taken out like this, or people will laugh at you.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yanxi instantly lost interest in the Rolex.

He only thought the watch was cool, and his purpose was to show off.

Western nobles considered it heresy, so wearing it would be like having someone's teeth knocked out.

If you try to show off, you'll only get laughed at.

A pocket watch would be better.

Shen Hao said, "This pocket watch is a gift I prepared for you."

After saying that, Shen Hao pretended to take a pocket watch out of his pocket.

Actually, it was taken out of the spatial ring.

This gold pocket watch was a trophy we took from Cao Shaoshuai when we killed him.

The original owner seemed to be Mr. Liu, who ran a money exchange.

Jin Yanxi was very pleased to see the pocket watch.

"Thank you so much, Brother Shen, you're so kind to me," Jin Yanxi said happily.

Seeing his overly affectionate manner, Shen Hao waved his hand and said, "We're just friends, a gift is nothing. Besides, you helped me this time, how could I not show my appreciation?"

Jin Yanxi said, "We're all friends, what's the big deal?"

Immediately, Jin Yanxi frowned and said, "What's Yuan Kewen up to? Why isn't he here yet?"

Before he could finish speaking, he heard the excited voice of the waiter downstairs.

"Oh my! It's Young Master Yuan, please come in, please come in."

"Young Master Jin has been waiting for you for ages."

Jin Yanxi smiled smugly and said, "Everyone says that the capital is a strange place; you can summon a devil from the devil."

Look, it really is him, Yuan Lao Er is here!

Ta-da!

The sound of leather shoes stepping on the wooden ladder grew closer and closer.

With a creak, the wooden door to the private room opened.

A handsome young man walked in.

He saw Jin Yanxi and gave him a hug.

He smiled and said, "Yanxi, I'm sorry I'm late. I was just taking care of some things."

Jin Yanxi said, "It's not late, we just arrived too."

After saying that, he turned around, pointed at Shen Hao, and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Shen Hao, the rising star of Guangdong Province."

Yuan Kewen's eyes lit up and he smiled, "You're Shen Hao, the one who killed Cao Ying?"

Shen Hao smiled and said, "I've met Young Master Yuan before, but it was just by chance back then."

"Haha, that guy deserved to die. He's a beast who kills without blinking an eye."

You're just trying to make money, but you also wantonly kill innocent people. I have no respect for people like that.

"He deserved to die. Brother Shen, you've done a service to the people."

Yuan Kewen smiled;

"Young Master Yuan, you flatter me," Shen Hao said.

Jin Yanxi waved to the waiter and said, "Waiter, hurry up and bring the food. What are you dawdling about?"

Bring me all the best wine and food!

After they were seated, Jin Yanxi introduced him, saying, "This young master Yuan shares the same hobby as me; we both love listening to opera."

Shen Hao said, "Listening to opera is a kind of enjoyment."

Huangmei Opera, Henan Opera, Qinqiang Opera, etc., each have their own characteristics and their own strengths.

However, my favorite is Kunqu Opera; I feel it is the true refined culture among classical operas.

These words struck a chord with Yuan Kewen.

Clap and cheer!

Yuan Kewen loves watching operas, especially Kunqu Opera.

They are even quite proficient in it.

Therefore, the more she looked at Shen Hao, the more pleasing he became.

Little did he know that after Shen Hao learned of his hobby from Cao Yuanzheng last night, he had invited a Kunqu Opera master over this morning and chatted with him for a long time.

However, the price is not cheap, as it comes at the cost of a gold bar.

Fortunately, Shen Hao has a photographic memory and the ability to work hard. He was able to sing the song completely after only three takes. Although he is not very strong, it is enough.

I also gained a general understanding of Kunqu Opera.

This amazed the Kunqu Opera troupe leader, who believed that if Shen Hao were to learn Kunqu Opera, he would definitely become a master.

To be an actor?

Shen Hao had no interest in Yuan Kewen (or Zhao).

Male actors in this era also have a tough time.

Many women, after getting tired of other types of entertainment, prefer male actors.

Sharing common interests, Yuan Kewen instantly developed a liking for Shen Hao.

Yuan Kewen said, “Brother Shen, we really hit it off immediately. To be honest, my favorite thing is Kunqu Opera.”

Not only do they love listening, they also love singing along.

Unfortunately, my father would never agree to me going to perform in operas.

Shen Hao said, "This shows that Young Master Yuan has a strong artistic talent."

He was simply born into the wrong family. Had he been born into another family, perhaps Young Master Yuan would have become a great scholar.

Is Kunqu Opera an art form?

"Of course, can't the things from our ancestors be called art?"

However, the older generation in China still considers them to be lowbrow, but in Hong Kong and abroad, artists are respected by everyone.

"Every profession can produce an expert. As long as you become the best in a field, you are an artist," Shen Haodao said.

These words seemed to open a new world for Yuan Kewen; could it really be like this?

110. Let my brother have some fun.

“Good brother, tell me in detail, I’d love to hear it,” Yuan Kewen said, looking at Shen Hao with anticipation.

"If Young Master Yuan wishes to perform, there are ways to do so."

"Oh? Tell me quickly, what's the plan?"

"As long as you conceal your identity and perform as an ordinary person, that's fine; of course, you can't be too conspicuous in the capital."

Yuan Kewen's eyes lit up, and he asked again, "Then where do you think would be better to go?"

“I think it’s better to go to Tianjin. It’s closer to Beijing, and there are many concessions there. The people there are complicated, so who would know who you are?” Shen Hao said.

Shen Hao never imagined that Yuan Kewen, a top-tier rich second-generation, would enjoy opera.

Of course, this is similar to how later generations also enjoyed acting.

However, the status of actors in later generations was much higher than that of actors today.