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Chapter 112 Finalizing the Play

When Chen Xiangdong led the two to the theater, Liu Dezhu was leading a drum and music troupe to provide accompaniment on the side of the stage, with the sounds of clappers and drums ringing out one after another.

Han Zhengkui was rehearsing on the stage, performing one whirlwind after another, filling the stage with a lively atmosphere.

Feng Zhengxiao, Zhu Zhengguo, Fang Zhengsheng, and Mao Shidao were sitting in the first row of the audience, engrossed in the show.

Xue Rong and Mo Qingyan followed behind Chen Xiangdong. As they entered through the side door, the stage lights and the sound of gongs and drums rushed in, causing them to stop in their tracks.

Hearing the familiar accompaniment and seeing the figure performing a series of sleighing feats on the stage, Mo Qingyan's eyes lit up with surprise. "It's 'The Stealing of the Double Hooks'! They're really rehearsing an old play!"

Xue Rong's gaze followed the figure on the stage, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes widening, his voice trembling slightly: "Old Feng didn't lie to us! This really is—this really is an old play! We can finally take the stage again!"

When she uttered the words "on stage," her throat seemed to be blocked by something, her voice was muffled, and she sounded like she was choking up.

After ten years of wandering, they moved from one theater troupe to another, and then scattered to the streets, countryside, and mountains, like a leaf blown by the wind, drifting wherever it took them.

Now, listening to the familiar sounds of gongs and drums and watching the graceful figures on the stage, they feel as if they have been suddenly pulled back to the scene of ten years ago.

Mo Qingyan, her eyes red-rimmed, quietly sniffed, saying nothing, but gripping Xue Rong's arm tightly. Xue Rong patted the back of her hand, and the two stood there by the side door, neither taking a step forward.

It was as if they were afraid that if they took another step closer, the dream would end.

Zhu Zheng looked away, glancing at Xue Rong and then at Mo Qingyan: "So what do you two think?"

Xue Rong thought for a moment, then waved his hand: "Let's rehearse 'Touring Turtle Mountain' first! This play has a low entry barrier and many exciting moments, unlike 'The Injustice to Dou E'."

So depressing, starting with wailing and lamentation. The opening act needs to be captivating, engaging, and leave the audience wanting more.

Mo Qingyan nodded in agreement: "I'll listen to Sister Xue."

"Alright! Let's rehearse 'A Visit to Turtle Mountain' then!" Zhu Zhengkuo finally made the decision, laughing, "Rehearsals will begin promptly at the theater at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. If the rehearsals go smoothly, we'll officially debut it at the Red Star Commune in a few days!"