Is this cross talk partner officially announced today?

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From this day on, Chen Xi and Han Tianye were really together.

The two began to be excited like young couples who are experiencing love for the first time. Although they can't share it with others, they still enjoy this state.

The others really didn't know, but they clearly felt the changes between the two of them.

They only felt that something had changed between Chen Xi and Han Tianye, but they couldn't tell.

Chen Xi is still the somewhat strict captain, master, and junior, but he has become more caring and patient, as if he wants to open his arms and embrace the whole world.

Although Han Tianye's changes were not obvious and extremely restrained, people around him still noticed it.

The feeling of indifference to others no longer exists, as if I was born again, and I have enthusiasm for everything.

The people around them didn't know exactly what happened to these two people, but they still had the warmest wishes in their hearts.

No matter what, as long as Chen Xi and Han Tianye get better, their friends and family members will feel at ease.

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Maybe all the theorems in the world, there is no absolute festive and peaceful.

Just when Chen Xi and Han Tianye were like glue, a big event happened in Jiqingtang.

On the same day, three respected old gentlemen and cross talk artists in Jiqingtang passed away one after another.

Of these three respected old gentlemen, one of them is 95 years old and has been hospitalized for many years. In fact, everyone is still mentally prepared, but the death of the other two old gentlemen is a bit surprising. The sudden hospitalization and sudden departure , without giving anyone a chance to react.

Although these three old gentlemen have left the stage for many years, their existence seems to be the pinnacle of Dinghai in Jiqingtang.

They represent the older generation of Jiqingtang, and their existence tells the history of Jiqingtang invisibly.

Suddenly without the three old gentlemen, Ji Qingtang seemed to be plunged into a haze.

The official Weibo of Jiqingtang routinely released the obituaries of the three old gentlemen, and all of a sudden, it attracted the nostalgia of Greek opera, Quyi Association, counterparts in the cross talk industry, and netizens.

[The three gentlemen have gone through the ages, have a good journey! 】

[I really didn't expect to lose three old gentlemen all at once! 】

【Everyone is mortal, and these three old gentlemen are all quite old. Strictly speaking, they are already happy and mournful! 】

After the obituary was released, Ji Qingtang was also actively preparing for the funeral with the families of the three old gentlemen.

The funeral of the three old gentlemen was held very grandly. After all, these three old gentlemen can be regarded as well-known performing artists, the kind recognized by the country, so there are many colleagues from the same industry and related departments of the Chinese Opera and Performing Arts Association who came to express their condolences. .

There are many disciples in Jiqingtang, and it is unrealistic to attend all of them. In addition to the disciples and grandchildren of these old gentlemen who must attend, Li Chengyu also asked the captains and deputy captains of the performance team to attend the funeral.

Chen Xi and Han Tianye are one of them, but besides representing their performance team, they also represent their grandfather.

You must know that these three old gentlemen are the elderly partners of Chen Xi's grandfather.

When his grandfather was free in Beijing before, he would chat with these three old gentlemen.

Now that these three old partners have all passed away, Mr. Chen was also in great grief. When he received the news, he almost passed out. Fortunately, Chen Xi was by his side at that time.

It was impossible to attend the funeral. Chen Xi was afraid that his grandfather would be provoked again, so under his grandfather's repeated urging, he rushed over to see the three old gentlemen off.

Han Tianye's situation is much better than Chen's. His grandfather left Jiqingtang when he was middle-aged and wandered alone. In fact, he has not contacted these old gentlemen of Jiqingtang for a long time.

But there is still a friendship between them when they were young. After the old man Da Han returned to Beijing, they got in touch again, but they didn't expect that before they got along for a long time, they suddenly disappeared. sad.

Those who came to attend the funeral were more restrained in their emotions, but they still looked sad.

After the funeral, Li Chengyu called Chen Xi and Han Tianye away.

In fact, he originally wanted to call Chen Xi alone, but now Chen Xi and Han Tianye are like conjoined twins. The two called together.

In fact, he sometimes wonders, these two people can talk if they agree, if they say they turn their faces, they turn their faces, and when they fight, they fight to the death. They really look like happy enemies, but now that the two of them have reconciled, it can be regarded as letting him go. Heart.

The three of them went back to the theatrical building of Jiqing Hall.

half an hour.

After sitting in the office, Li Chengyu touched his bandaged head with a sad expression.

Speaking of the sudden death of three old gentlemen recently, he had to deal with a lot of things.

Everything inside and outside Jiqing Hall needs him, the head of the family, to decide.

It was precisely because of this kind of work that was neither black nor white that he accidentally rolled down the stairs, his forehead was scratched, and his face turned red all of a sudden.

Being injured at this time, Li Chengyu couldn't help but whisper in his heart.

"Brother, next time you have to pay attention, you have to be careful in everything."

Chen Xi looked at Li Chengyu's bandage that was still oozing blood, with a concerned expression on his face, thought for a while and continued,

"Is there something you want from us? If it's not too important, let's go today. We'll talk about it when you recover from your injury."

Hearing this, Li Chengyu waved his hand:

"I can't wait any longer. What I want to tell you is a big deal. We have to settle things today."

Chen Xi and Han Tianye looked at each other.

What is the big deal, and you are still in such a hurry.

Seeing that the two were puzzled, Li Chengyu paused for a moment and said, "Do you know that there is a tradition in Jiqingtang called 'Blessings and Blessings'?"

Chen Xi and Han Tianye were taken aback for a moment.

Please pray?

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While the three of them were talking, a heated discussion broke out on the Internet regarding the recent passing of the three teachers of Jiqingtang, because some people thought of a tradition of Jiqingtang.

This tradition is somewhat unusual, but more of an alternative.

It is precisely because Jiqingtang is called "Jiqing"tang, it is because Jiqingtang started with red events, and the church meetings it attended before were either old people's birthdays or newlyweds' marriages. It is precisely because of this that Jiqingtang attaches special importance to funerals.

Because they have always believed in 'red and white hedging', if a respected old gentleman in the group dies, Jiqingtang will organize an extremely grand 'asking for blessings', otherwise the family will be in trouble.

"Bai" means worshiping heaven and earth, ghosts and gods, and it is also the same as "white", which means that Jiqingtang attaches great importance to "moral affairs"; while "please" means respect, and it is also the same as "celebration".

The overall meaning of "Please pray for blessings" is: Although they are a crosstalk group that sends laughter, they are also a team that emphasizes traditional culture, and they also hope that the ghosts and gods of the underworld can also bless them.

There were rumors before that once, a respectable old gentleman passed away, and Ji Qingtang was in a low period, so he forgot about the "asking for blessings". How could he have thought that accidents happened one after another among the internal disciples, either in car accidents or Falling down while walking on the road is not life-threatening, but it always makes people feel hairy.

It would be too coincidental to say it was a coincidence.

At that time, after the head family reacted, they made a decision and decided to hold a performance of reverence for ghosts and gods, which is the "worship and pray for blessings" handed down. They felt that this tradition should not be abandoned.

I don't know whether the performance of "Praying for Blessings" really had an effect, or it was purely a psychological effect. In short, after the performance ended, there was really no major incident in the period after Ji Qingtang.

Therefore, this "worship and prayer" is regarded as the most important internal tradition handed down in Jiqingtang: to commemorate the old man who passed away, but more, it is to pray for the safety and success of the whole group.

With the popularization of science on the Internet, Ji Qingtang's "asking for blessings" once again sparked heated discussions:

[So every time an old gentleman dies at Jiqingtang, they will prepare a performance with the nature of the underworld?Is it the so-called praying for blessings from ghosts and gods? 】

[I went, this is the feudal remnant of Jiqingtang. Isn't it normal for people to get sick and die? Don't you want to be so superstitious! 】

[You fans who are new to the pit don’t know anything. You must know that Ji Qingtang’s kind of “asking for blessings” is rare in a hundred years. It must be held after the death of a respected old artist in their group, because Ji Qingtang believes , This is ghosts and gods reminding them.Therefore, in order to pray to ghosts and gods, to comfort the dead, and to bless everything in the future, there will be relative blessing performances. (Also, it’s not a performance in the underworld. Although all the shows related to the underworld are performed, they are also for blessing!)]

[I found a video from decades ago, everyone can take a look!In addition to the traditional cross talk "Bai Shi Hui" and "Fu Shou Quan", you must know that their Ji Qingtang is a cross talk Beijing opera. Some Peking operas in it are all special excerpts from the underworld, which are very exciting, such as those related to Journey to the West. "Naming in the Underworld" and "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister", the old underworld, the address is put down, everyone can watch it by themselves. 】

[I went. Although the video quality is not very good, but it is too explosive. It feels like it is easy to be 404. Can you still let it perform now? ! 】

[As long as they dare to do it, I will be the first to buy a ticket, and I will buy it for any price! 】

[I want to see, I want to see!So exciting! 】

Slowly, following the discussions among netizens on the Internet, #吉庆堂祭请祭福# was directly pushed to the top of the hot searched position.

Clicking on the first Weibo, it was a video of "Praying for Blessings" held by Jiqingtang decades ago, which was posted by netizens. In just ten minutes, there were 20 retweets.

That video is simply too explosive, especially the classic "Zhong Kui Marries a Sister" in it. I don't know how Ji Qingtang arranged it. From the plot to the setting, there is a sense of hell.

Playing Zhong Kui's painted face, spitting flames from the mouth, and impersonating the little ghost, dressed up in a spooky way.

The atmosphere of the underworld is strong throughout, and it is really a rare masterpiece of Peking Opera!

Nowadays, the rise of underworld culture is very strong. Whether it is script killing or escape from the secret room, in addition to suspenseful elements, many of them have horrible folk culture, that is, mysterious underworld culture, so it is conceivable , This video caused a sensation after it was exposed.

Li Chengyu was talking to Chen Xi and Han Tianye when he received a call from the publicity department.

He was surprised for a moment when he heard that Jiqingtang's "Pray for blessings" decades ago was on the trending search, but he immediately asked the publicity department to contact Weibo and remove the trending search .

This year's "Pray for Blessings" is still under discussion, and it is not a good thing to arouse people's heated discussions at this time. If the attention of relevant departments is aroused again, and their performance cannot be held, then their Ji Qingtang will not be able to hold the performance because of A small loss is a big deal.

Li Chengyu hung up the phone, sighed, and looked at Chen Xi and Han Tianye: "Let's continue."

Chen Xi and Han Tianye immediately put away their phones.

Just when Li Chengyu answered the phone, they also took the opportunity to take a look online.

Not to mention Han Tianye, even Chen Xi, who has been very successful in Jiqingtang for the past few years, knew for the first time that their Jiqingtang actually had such a 'ruthless' tradition.

"You all know by now that Jiqingtang attaches great importance to this 'asking for blessings'."

Chen Xi thought of something, but asked curiously: "Is it necessary to hold this 'Blessings'?"

In fact, his current psychology, like most netizens, thinks it is a bit too feudal.

If it was in the past, it was easy to say, but now after so many years of reform and opening up, the country is becoming more and more prosperous, and the nine-year obligation and scientific propaganda are all started from the baby. If you still believe in the "red and white hedging evil" thing, it is a bit too ridiculous up.

Hearing this, Li Chengyu smiled bitterly.

"If you want to talk about the usual, I really don't take it seriously. Even if an old man passes away, we can just hold a special cross talk commemorative show, but..." He paused, looked at Chen Xi, and then looked at Chen Xi. Looking at Han Amano, he continued,

"This year is different. Our Jiqingtang lost three old gentlemen at once. It should be said that the matter is very serious. Yes, I also know that they are all old. There will be such a day sooner or later, but what a coincidence, the same day Death, this has to make people think too much, and I suddenly hit my head here, we have to pay attention to it anyway.

I took the time to ask the master to do the math, and the master said that this year's "asking for blessings" must be more grand than previous years, so that we can pray for smooth sailing and good luck in the future of our Jiqingtang. "

At the end, Li Chengyu silently recited a Buddha's name.

Although what Li Chengyu said was very serious, Chen Xi felt that it was still a bit mysterious.

"Senior brother, when did you become so superstitious? You said it was a coincidence. People die when they die. Now it's not the old society. You still have to find a master. Where did you find the master? I went to recruit with him. Let's take a look at him." You can tell me, or I can tell him."

"Haha!" Han Tianye smiled and slapped Chen Xi, knowing that this guy was the most naughty.

Li Chengyu frowned, glared at Chen Xi, and his tone suddenly became severe:

"What's the matter with you now? Why are you becoming more and more unstable? How can you compete with your two apprentices who go to school with this disgusting appearance!"

As he said that, he looked at Han Tianye, also a little surprised,

"Amano, I remember you were an honest boy, why are you as good as Xiaoxi now?"

After being trained by Li Chengyu, Chen Xi and Han Tianye immediately stopped fighting, and their sitting posture became more orderly, and Chen Xi even touched his face, feeling a little embarrassed.

Recently, he and Han Tianye have a stable relationship, and finally got a "little partner" who can go on together, and he is a little carried away. What is stable is all left behind. Sometimes it seems that there is no edge. The key is Han Tianye He is also a restless master, so when the two add up, there is a violent chemical reaction.

Li Chengyu was a little helpless, and sighed:

"This is not superstition, it is tradition. Believe it or not, I want to tell you that our ancestors have come here for generations. It is better to believe it than to believe it. There are some things that must be fulfilled for our Jiqingtang to be able to go smoothly to this day. Believe me, so no matter what, this time the 'Blessings' must be held, I don't want to keep my house in such a state of restlessness!"

Then he thought about it again,

"Although this is not what my senior brother should say, you have to think about your grandpa."

When Li Chengyu mentioned their grandfather, Chen Xi and Han Tianye's expressions really changed.

That's right, their grandfather is also a member of Ji Qingtang. Now that Li Chengyu has knocked his head, a little injury to their two old darlings may be fatal. They still want those two old darlings to live for a few more years.

Just like Li Chengyu said, it is better to believe what is there than to believe what is not, simply "asking for blessings" is beneficial and has no harm, why not do it.

Do, must do!

They were the first to agree!

Seeing Chen Xi and Han Tianye finally getting serious, Li Chengyu also sighed inwardly.

If the board does not hit yourself, you will never know the pain!

"Brother, do you have any thoughts now?" Chen Xi asked Li Chengyu.

The matter involving his grandfather was no small matter, and he had to take it seriously.

Li Chengyu shook his head:

"It's been decades since the last time 'Blessings' was held, I was not born at that time, and my father (the previous head of Jiqingtang) was even a boy, so I can know this 'Blessings' now "Blessing" is also what the old gentlemen in Jiqing Hall told me.

'Praying for blessings' is nothing more than a performance, cross talk, drums, and opera are all fine, but the program must be related to ghosts and gods. After all, this is what we are in awe of. But how grand is this, I really don't have any idea here, so I want to discuss it with you. "

These words were directed at Chen Xi.

Han Tianye also looked at Chen Xi.

They all knew that Chen Xi had a bright mind and always had more ideas than others. Now that Jiqingtang was going to hold a "Blessing and Prayer", Chen Xi was the most suitable person for discussion.

Hearing Li Chengyu's words, Chen Xi fell silent, thinking in his mind.

Li Chengyu and Han Tianye didn't bother him either.

At this time, Chen Xi thought of something, turned on the phone, and continued to play the "Blessings and Blessings" of Jiqingtang decades ago. After watching, he suddenly had an inspiration. He pointed to the phone In the video, look up at Li Chengyu:

"Brother, what scale do you plan to run?"

Li Chengyu was stunned: "How big is it? Anyway, it must be bigger than the one in the video, no, it should be bigger than our cross talk show, otherwise, I'm afraid it won't be able to hold back."

As for what can't be suppressed, the three people present all understand in their hearts.

Chen Xi turned off the phone and had an idea in his mind, but he didn't say it immediately, instead he turned his head and looked at Han Tianye beside him with a smile:

"Handsome, do you like going to the playground?"

Hearing this question, Han Amano didn't answer immediately, but he didn't feel confused either. Instead, he raised his eyebrows. He suddenly thought of something.

I saw him grinning: "You are so smart."

Hearing Han Tianye praise himself, Chen Xi was delighted, but Li Chengyu, who was sitting across from them, was at a loss.

He looked at Chen Xi, then at Han Tianye, and couldn't help but frowned again:

"It's a good thing to talk about. Why did you go to the playground again?"

Chen Xi was not in a hurry, he asked Li Chengyu the question: "Brother, do you like going to the playground?"

Li Chengyu, 45 years old this year: "..."