Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

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At daybreak, Xu Damao brought Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiekuang to Longxugou. They walked along the narrow alley, with low and dilapidated houses on both sides, and the walls were covered with traces of time.

Finally, they arrived at Cheng Baoqing's residence. Cheng Baoqing was a famous madman in Longxugou and a master of drums. His yard was filled with various musical instruments and the walls were covered with photos of his performances.

Xu Damao and the other two walked into the yard, and Cheng Baoqing was wiping a drum. When he saw Xu Damao and the others, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"Why are you here?" Cheng Baoqing asked.

"Master Cheng, we want to learn drum music from you." Xu Damao said respectfully.

Cheng Baoqing looked at the three of them, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

"Okay, since you are so sincere, I will accept you as my disciples." Cheng Baoqing said.

Xu Damao and the other two were so excited that they almost jumped up. They couldn't wait to kneel down and kowtow to Cheng Baoqing.

"Master, please accept my disciple's greeting!" Xu Damao said piously.

Cheng Baoqing quickly helped the three of them up, his eyes full of satisfaction. Then, he began to teach the basics of drum music. He explained in detail the various types of drums, playing techniques, rhythm control, and emotional expression.

Xu Damao and the other two listened attentively, raising questions from time to time, and Cheng Baoqing patiently answered them until they fully understood.

Time passed quietly and night fell. After bidding farewell to Cheng Baoqing, Xu Damao and his two companions left Longxugou happily. They knew that from today on, they would embark on a journey full of thorns but also full of hope.

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On the way back, Xu Damao and the other two excitedly discussed what they had learned today. They decided to come to Cheng Baoqing every day to learn drumming and become a drumming master like him as soon as possible.

As time went by, Xu Damao and his two friends became more and more skilled in drumming. They not only mastered the playing methods of various drums, but also used rhythm and emotion to express the connotation of the music.

One day, Cheng Baoqing told them that Longxugou was going to hold a grand drum competition. This was a great opportunity to show their talents, so Xu Damao and the other two decided to participate in the competition. They practiced hard day and night to constantly improve their performance.

Finally, the day of the competition came. Xu Damao and his two friends showed their superb drumming skills on the stage, winning rounds of applause and cheers from the audience. In the end, they won the championship with their outstanding performance and became the pride of Longxugou. From then on, Xu Damao and his two friends became famous, and their drumming career became more and more popular. …

"Da Mao, are you up? Don't you see what time it is? The master is waiting for us!" The brothers Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiekuang were chattering outside the house.

Xu Damao cursed in a rage, "What's wrong with your brains, brothers? Today is Wednesday, and the master said it was Thursday. Get out of here, don't be a disgrace, the young master still needs to sleep."

The brothers Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiekuang were stunned.

A loud "pop" sound was heard, "You idiot, my good sleep was disturbed by you kid," Yan Jiecheng left angrily, leaving Yan Jiekuang alone in the wind.

Xu Damao listened to the conflict between the two brothers outside and laughed secretly under the quilt. You two idiots, you deserve to fight. Continue to sleep with your head covered.

Not long after, Xu Damao's father Xu Youde came over with steady steps. There was a hint of seriousness on his face, but his eyes revealed his concern for his son.

Xu Youde looked at Xu Damao and said slowly, "Damo, I have already arranged it. You can go to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill to work as a projectionist."

When Xu Damao heard the news, he was immediately surprised. His eyes were filled with tears of excitement, and his lips were trembling slightly, as if he couldn't believe it was true.

"Really? Dad, can I really be a projectionist?" There was a slight tremor in Xu Damao's voice, and his heart was filled with joy and gratitude.

Xu Youde nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, son. This is a rare opportunity. You must seize it."

Xu Damao was so excited that he threw himself into his father's arms like a child and burst into tears. His tears wet his father's clothes, but Xu Youde did not blame him. Instead, he gently patted his back and comforted him.

At this moment, Xu Damao felt his father's love and support, and he knew that he had a solid backing. He secretly vowed to work hard and live up to his father's expectations.

After a while, Xu Damao calmed down. He wiped his tears, looked up at his father, and said firmly: "Dad, I will work hard, don't worry!"

Xu Youde smiled with relief and said, "Good son, I believe in you. Go ahead and pursue your dream!"

Xu Damao nodded, turned around and walked towards the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. His steps were firm and powerful, as if he was full of infinite hope and confidence.