Prologue

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The common people are in an uproar, as the number of bandits outside the city continues to increase, and the world is becoming increasingly unstable. The villains, who do not even spare the theater troupes, truly evoke hatred.

The young man sighed: "So it turns out that the one who has gone mad thinking about money is you."

The Han man was taken aback: "What do you want to do?"

The young boy did not argue, but opened the huge backpack he was carrying and took out various musical instruments, like a treasure bag, with drums, flutes, and all sorts of other instruments. After arranging them, he began with a solo performance. Although his voice was youthful, it was clear and precise. After singing a few lines, he proceeded to try out all the instruments, surprisingly mastering each one.

He took a deep breath and told himself in his heart, Li Diudiu, hold on a little longer, just a little longer, and soon he would have enough money to buy a house for his master

He wore a cheerful smile, yet inside he felt a sense of loneliness. The loneliness of a child around ten years old is something only he understands; if he were to speak of it, no one would believe him, so he chose to remain silent

Li Diudiu straightened his body and shouted loudly: "He is going to hit me! Is anyone placing bets now? Put the bets on me winning in the left bowl, and the bets on him winning in the right bowl. If you win, the house will cover your losses."

After another half an hour, the steward of the Liu family ascended the grand stage with an apologetic expression and clasped his hands towards the crowd, saying: "I sincerely apologize, just now a messenger from the government office came to deliver news that the opera troupe we invited has been robbed by bandits outside the city, and today's performance will not be able to proceed."

Li Diudiu asked: "Are you going to hit me? If you are not going to hit me, do not stop me from making money"

He looked at the common people and said: "Serious performances do not require payment, while unserious performances will not be sung without payment. The more you pay, the more unserious the performance will be!"

No, with your temper being so high, who knows when it might lead to a fatal outcome. I play the suona exceptionally well, the kind that makes anyone who hears it want to lie down comfortably. I can give you a ride, and offer you a half-price deal.

I only require thirty percent of the troupe's earnings; I will sing and play the strings myself. You may also select the songs; whatever you choose, I will sing. On the occasion of Master Liu's birthday, it is essential to make it lively, is it not

It is said that the Liu family's elders in the city are celebrating a grand birthday and have invited a theater troupe to perform at the entrance of the Liu family courtyard for three days. All the citizens of the city are welcome to attend. Places like theaters and opera houses are usually beyond the reach of ordinary people, so with the opportunity to enjoy a free grand performance, once the news was announced, many citizens began to prepare to arrive early on that day to secure a good spot outside the Liu family courtyard.

The Han Path: "Do you still want to extort me?"

The man stared at him in a daze, momentarily at a loss as to what to do.

Before that big man loses his temper, the young man spoke loudly: "Taking this opportunity, I would like to say a few more words. Dear elders and fellow villagers, for any matters related to weddings or funerals at home, please come to me. For funerals, I will provide the sound of mourning with flutes and drums, and for weddings, I will bring gongs and drums, scattering flowers and toasting. The first time is at a 10% discount, and the second time is at half price. My name is Li Diudiu, and I can handle anything with a little bit of effort, Li Diudiu."

That morning, the open space outside the Liu family courtyard was crowded with people, while the stage was empty. Everyone was eagerly waiting, and after waiting for more than an hour, no one had taken the stage. Impatient individuals began to curse and say that the Liu family was deceiving them

Just as the crowd was dispersing in disappointment, a scruffy boy of about ten climbed up onto the high stage, cleared his throat, and said: "I can perform any play, why not let me earn this silver?"

The young man laughed and said, "When you leave later, take me with you. Wherever you go, I will go too"

The person in charge has not yet spoken, and the burly man who had previously mocked him snorted again: "This wild brat must be crazy about money; I suspect he is mostly a fraud, and he might even have accomplices. If you ask me, we should drive him away. The Liu family patriarch might as well throw some coins to everyone, and everyone would be happy."

A burly man scoffed, "You hairless little brat don't know anything."

The Han, in a fit of rage: "Do you believe I will kill you?"

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The burly man, who had been mocked by him, blushed and stepped forward to confront him. Li Diudiu took a step back and took out two empty bowls from his backpack, setting them down: "Wait a moment!"