Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 413 - 413 414 A Heavenly Fairy-like Person_1

Chapter 413: Chapter 414: A Heavenly Fairy-like Person_1 Chapter 413: Chapter 414: A Heavenly Fairy-like Person_1 “Ah? But won’t this be inappropriate? Actually, many in Chatu Town who are looking forward to plays are excited for both theaters. If we blatantly set our premiere on the same day as Mei Garden, it might not be good for business for either of us. We will both suffer losses. Why should we…” Despite his earnest persuasion, the housekeeper continued to advise.

Huang Bin snorted, “I can bear this bit of loss. I want to compete directly with Mei Garden on purpose. I want to see who will have more attendees then—them or us!”

The housekeeper wiped sweat from his brow. This boss was really determined to clash with Mei Garden. It seemed that Mei Garden had truly provoked him deeply, and considering the boss’s stubbornness, it was better for a mere housekeeper like him to stay out of it, so he shut his mouth and said no more.

When Muniang heard that New Moon House had set their premiere on the same day as theirs, she too was stunned. However, it was not Huang Bin’s audacity that shocked her, but rather that there were people in the world so foolish. What astonished her even more was how such a brainless person had managed to run such a large theater until now.

“Isn’t he just being childish? To set it on the same day just to spite me, doesn’t he know that it will also hurt his own business? After all, Zhong Yulang and Guo Yuehua came from the same play, and most of the audience coming to the premiere are looking forward to their subsequent works. The audiences are all the same group of people. What benefit does he get from clashing with me?” Muniang was utterly speechless.

Zhong Yulang, however, was still worried, “New Moon House seems intent on targeting us, timing their show exactly like ours. Let’s not talk about whether they will suffer losses; we will definitely lose some audience, considering Guo Yuehua’s fame is not insignificant.”

Muniang snorted coldly, “Has your brain gone bad too? What do you think audiences watch plays for? Is it really just to see you and Guo Yuehua?”

Zhong Yulang’s face turned red, “Then, for what?”

“They come for entertainment! They come to watch a good story. What we should focus on is not the fame of the actors, but the ability of the actors to captivate the hearts of the audience on stage. Moreover, our play can’t be finished in a day or two. How many people would be willing to spend money every day just to see an actor’s face when the content is boring?”

Zhong Yulang nodded, “Indeed, that’s true.”

“Let’s not bother ourselves with what New Moon House is doing. We should just take care of our own business,” Muniang said, massaging her forehead.

The premiere of the new play in Chatu Town with both theater troupes debuting on the same day caused quite a stir in the town. Naturally, the focus was not on the outdated New Moon House but on New Moon House’s leading actress, Guo Yuehua, this time.

“Once a pair famed for their talents and beauty, I had thought that Mei Garden’s new play would surely feature them on stage together again. I didn’t expect that as soon as their previous play’s emotional connection ended, they would directly become rivals.”

“Exactly, it’s a tough choice. I want to see Zhong Yulang, but I also want to see Guo Yuehua’s performance. Setting it on the same day makes it difficult to go to both.”

“I heard that Guo Yuehua had a falling out with Mei Garden and that’s why she ended up in New Moon House. It’s such a pity. I thought Ren Yingying and Linghu Chong were the perfect match. To split them up so abruptly, it’s really a shame.”

Everyone was unanimously expressing their regret, as if these two theater troupes were like a pair of mandarin ducks being forcibly separated, making it impossible for their Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying to be together.

Upon hearing these rumors, Shen Dong couldn’t help but remark irritably, “Why do they keep linking that Guo Yuehua with my elder brother? My elder brother wouldn’t fancy a woman like her! Even if they act in the same play again, he couldn’t possibly take an interest in her, right, elder brother?”

Shen Dong anxiously watched Zhong Yulang, fearing that he would express interest in a woman like Guo Yuehua, since he had always idolized Zhong Yulang.

Zhong Yulang glanced at him and couldn’t be bothered with a response, as the play was about to start, and everyone was busy preparing backstage.

Muniang was also backstage. After all, it was the first scene of the day, and she naturally had to arrive early to oversee everything, to prevent any mishaps.

Chen Yuhua, who was getting dressed, became somewhat nervous upon hearing Shen Dong’s words, “Lady, it seems everyone expects Yue Guan’er and Lady Guo to be paired up. Now that I’ve been switched to the female lead, will others be displeased?”

Muniang laughed, “Stop worrying for no reason. Everyone hopes Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying end up together, that’s why they’re hopefulness has transferred to Guo Yuehua and Yue Guan’er being together. Just perform well in this new play, the story of Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl is no less engaging than that of Ren Yingying and Linghu Chong. Just focus on your performance, and after everyone sees this new play, they will unanimously hope you and Yue Guan’er end up together. As long as you both perform well, nothing else will be a problem.”

Chen Yuhua nodded solemnly, “I understand!”

“Go change your costume.”

This time, Muniang was very confident about the play, not just because the story had already proven to be a smash hit in the modern era, but also because she was employing a new tool for the performance—wire rigging.

The entrance of Little Dragon Girl had to be aerial!

Dressed in white robes purer than snow, exhibiting an innocent and ethereal aura akin to a fairy, just walking out would lack presence. Thus, Muniang set up a mechanical wire system to have Chen Yuhua “fly” onto the stage, with stagehands pulling the ropes. With Chen Yuhua’s slender physique, it was easy to lift her, and on stage, they even prepared to have petals scattered from above the beams. This unique entrance would leave a deeper impression on the audience and raise their expectations for the new leading lady.

Zhong Yulang didn’t appear in the first act, and a young boy performing as Yang Guo took the stage.

Chen Yuhua’s costume was specially made by the Yuyang Embroidery House on Muniang’s orders, as it had to look ethereal and beautiful—a white robe purer than snow with sheer veils languidly draping over, and the makeup emphasized the eyebrows and eyes, adding a touch more innocence and attractiveness than before. Upon her well-prepped appearance, almost all the actors lit up with admiration—she truly looked like a celestial being.

“It’s really the clothes that make the person! Such outfits are sure to become a hot seller in Chatu Town; so many will be enchanted! When I heard she would wear all white, I thought it would be too plain, and feared it would look like mourning attire. I didn’t expect the white to be made so appealing!” exclaimed Shen Dong.

Muniang glared at him irritably, “Go away! You’re the one who should be in mourning clothes.”

Scratching his head, Shen Dong chuckled, “Yuhua, you look absolutely stunning in that dress. You’re sure to dazzle everyone the moment you step out.”

Chen Yuhua smiled shyly, “Do you think so? It’s all thanks to the Lady’s arrangement.”

“You’re beautiful without the adornment, but dressing up brings out even more beauty. Don’t be nervous later, just follow the routine. This new play at Mei Garden, the first scene is definitely the most critical. Don’t let me down,” Muniang instructed.