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Chapter 638 - 522 Dare not look at Guanyin ever since

Chapter 638: 522 Dare not look at Guanyin ever since

After two days of "intense" rehearsal, the performance took place as scheduled.

The village could be described as "deserted," as almost everyone had set aside their farming work to come and watch the show with their families, following the promotion and call of the village government.

The village theater was bustling with people, with at least several hundred in attendance. If it hadn’t been expanded, it probably couldn’t have accommodated everyone.

Although they were all farmers with their "faces towards the soil and backs to the sky," everyone was orderly. The performance hadn’t started yet, but smiles abounded as people chatted with each other.

"Yong Wen, I heard that today’s program includes The Butterfly Lovers? I wonder how it will turn out. I still vividly remember the performance you and Pei Zhi put on back in the day."

As an important cultural event in the village, Shang Yongwen, of course, wasn’t absent, and he had also been a member of the village theater. Listening to the nostalgic remarks of the village elder next to him, he just smiled without saying a word.

The elder, filled with anticipation, asked, "When can we see you on stage again? In this village, you and Pei Zhi were the most talented. Since you two stepped back, the theater has seen better days; it just hasn’t been the same."

"Hey, I don’t like hearing that. Are you implying that my work isn’t up to par?"

A mockingly displeased voice rang out.

"Director Ma."

Shang Yongwen greeted him.

"Heh, Director Ma, I didn’t mean it like that. But the truth is, the performances by Yong Wen and Pei Zhi back then were simply too outstanding, hard for anyone else to surpass."

Village deputy director and theater director Ma Chunsheng walked over, "People can’t always stay in the past; we need to be more accommodating to the young people of today. I’ve watched this rehearsal, and it won’t disappoint you."

"Really?"

Ma Chunsheng laughed, "Would I brag without reason? Do you know how much effort it took to find them?"

"Then we shall wait and see."

"Just wait."

Ma Chunsheng looked at Shang Yongwen, "Yong Wen, I haven’t seen you for a long time."

"I’ve been busy collecting shrimp from the pond lately."

Shang Yongwen’s smile was reserved.

Watching this younger generation, Ma Chunsheng’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.

A person with such a bright future, held back by circumstances.

It’s not that staying in the countryside is bad; his shrimp farming was now doing well. But this kid, he should have a much bigger future.

"The village is planning to set up a cooperative soon. It will make things easier for everyone. You won’t need to be so busy anymore; just focus on raising the shrimp. Marketing, logistics, all will be handled by the village."

"Is that so? That would be great."

Ma Chunsheng smiled, "Everyone’s lives will keep getting better."

Shang Yongwen nodded.

Ma Chunsheng looked at him.

"Pei Zhi is back, did you know?"

"I know."

"Have you seen her?"

Shang Yongwen shook his head, "I’ve been busy lately, haven’t had the chance yet."

Ma Chunsheng, who had seen the two grow up, was hesitant to speak and finally patted his shoulder, sighing, "I wonder if I’ll ever have the chance to see you two perform together again in this lifetime."

Shang Yongwen laughed, "It’s a young person’s world now."

"Look at you talking like this, aren’t you still a young man yourself? How old do you think you are?"

Shang Yongwen just smiled without replying.

"Yong Wen, I think it’s time for you to consider settling down. They say the greatest filial piety is to have children. If you trust me, should I introduce you to some young women?"

"Director Ma, I appreciate your concern. But these things depend on fate, they can’t be forced."

"I think you just don’t want to find someone."

Being over thirty, it doesn’t really mean much in a big city, but in the countryside, it’s definitely considered to be an older bachelor.

In the countryside, a man over thirty still single is often the subject of gossip, even if Shang Yongwen has a good reputation in the village, it doesn’t change the deep-rooted traditional views.

"Yong Wen, you might be strong and healthy now, but everyone has times when they get sick or injured. You’ve seen plenty of these cases when you help others around here. Haven’t you thought about who would take care of you if you fell ill? It’s always better to have a companion."

Ma Chunsheng spoke earnestly and persuasively.

"Director Ma, I understand."

Others address him as Director Ma, but this kid has always called him Director Ma.

Ma Chunsheng sighed inwardly, not sure if his words were really being heard.

"Pei Zhi is here."

Suddenly.

A buzz arose at the entrance of the theater.

Everyone naturally started to push towards it.

Ma Chunsheng turned around, his face also showing a hint of excitement, "Pei Zhi is here, Yong Wen, let’s go over there."

"It’s too crowded, Director Ma, you go ahead."

Ma Chunsheng wanted to say something but held back and went alone towards the entrance, "Excuse me, let me through, please."

The Lan Family arrived with Secretary Zhang.

Wu Guangjiang did not overstep his bounds this time and gave up the prominent spot.

Watching his daughter walk side by side with the village secretary, receiving almost worshipful gazes from the villagers, his heart and expression were filled with immense pride.

Martial Saint also arrived, and of course, this little rascal didn’t bring the dog along this time.

"Secretary Zhang."

Ma Chunsheng squeezed his way over.

Secretary Zhang nodded, "Director Ma, how are the preparations?"

Ma Chunsheng smiled proudly, "Don’t worry."

"That’s good then."

After greeting Secretary Zhang, Ma Chunsheng looked towards the young woman who had grown up.

Even he couldn’t help but show a hint of awe in his eyes.

"Pei Zhi, long time no see."

Lan Peizhi replied with a slight smile.

"Years have passed and you’re still as young as ever."