"The Legend of the White Snake" is one of the four major folk love legends, and it has long been included in the protection of intangible cultural heritage.

There are many versions of the story adapted from "The Legend of the White Snake", and even the name of the protagonist in "The Legend of the White Snake" has undergone some changes, transitioning from "Xu Xuan" to "Xu Xian", reflecting the changes in folk culture at that time.

It is not an easy task to adapt "The Legend of the White Snake" brilliantly.

It involves Taoism and Buddhist culture, and if you are not careful, you may encounter resistance, and in serious cases, you will even be blocked.

The project of adapting "The Legend of the White Snake" is no less difficult than the new Cantonese opera "Mu Guiying in Charge".

"The Legend of the White Snake?" The others kept pondering the words of Gu Che's inscription.

Half of Gu Che's calligraphy was taught by his master, and the other half was practiced by himself.

Since he majored in cultural and historical studies at university, calligraphy was an essential skill in their department.

Gu Che once showed off that when he was admitted to graduate school, his calligraphy helped him add a lot of points.

Those who do cultural and historical research must not only see more, but also have excellent skills, not to mention being proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but it is always necessary to understand a little.

Kong Ping praised: "Your calligraphy skills, is getting stronger and stronger, already has a personal style characteristics, and a trace of spirituality, last month to see the calligraphy you wrote, but there is no such spirituality, this is enlightened?" ”

Gu Che smiled, but he was not enlightened, he had a dream for a month, and his dream was equivalent to experiencing the second life.

With so many years of experience combined, how can it not be thick and majestic?

Luo Mingli said deliberately: "Senior brother, don't praise Gu Che anymore, if you continue to boast, Gu Che's tail will be able to go up to the sky!" ”

is still Senior Sister He Huanying the most serious, "Xiao Che, you deliberately pointed out the word 'love', do you already have an idea?" ”

Gu Che nodded, "Yes, if I were to adapt "The Legend of the White Snake" as a Cantonese opera, I would focus on highlighting the word 'love', as one of the four major folk love legends, "The Legend of the White Snake" reveals a strong love. ”

"In addition, I don't plan to make a major adaptation of "The Legend of the White Snake", I would prefer to retain the original flavor of the original version and deepen my understanding of the word 'love' on the basis of the original version."

The more He Huanying thought about it, the more she felt good, and Ying Ying smiled: "What a love word!" It just so happens that the "Waiting for You to Return" you created also emphasizes the love word, if it can be adapted into Cantonese opera, the song may really be able to do a linkage help. ”

Kong Ping thought for a while and said with some hesitation: "But if the story is adapted from the song, do we want to show the story elements of 'Millennial Love' on the stage of Cantonese opera?" ”

Cantonese opera is still a relatively old thing, and in an ancient myth and legend, a modern scene suddenly appeared, which may be a bit ...... Abrupt?

Gu Che shook his head: "No, I don't plan to add modern elements to Cantonese opera, I said that I will respect the original version, and if it is adapted to the stage of Cantonese opera, I will also respect the original story." In fact, I already have a draft in my heart, and around the word 'love', we can divide the stage into six parts. ”

He took out a blank piece of paper and said as he wrote.

The first scene was love, the White Lady and Xu Xian met by the broken bridge, and the two fell in love at first sight. The second scene was shocking, Xu Xian suddenly knew the snake body of the white lady, and fell into panic......"

The third scene, intercession.

Fourth, injuries.

The fifth scene, the continuation of love.

At the end, there is no love.

Since it is called "The Legend of the White Snake: Love", the development of the Cantonese opera stage must focus on "love" and point out the theme.

Looking at Gu Che's eloquent conversation, Kong Ping was relieved.

Little junior brother, I have finally grown up!

Before, he was just a little kid who wanted to climb on his shoulders and clamored to go out to see the lanterns.

Time flies, and before you know it, the little junior brother can also take charge on his own.

Kong Ping saw He Huanying's expression in the corner of his eye, and his eyes fell into thought.

In the evening, night falls.

Luo Mingli was tickled by the script conceived by Gu Che, and forced Gu Che to quickly write out the general outline of Cantonese opera, and then write the outline of each link.

If it weren't for Gu Che saying that he still had to conceive the idea, Luo Mingli would probably have asked Gu Che to start writing the scene of the first act tonight - love!

Gu Che was entangled by Luo Mingli and couldn't get out, so he could only accompany him to continue to boil.

Outside the Cantonese Opera Troupe is a downtown area, and when you look up, you can see many high-rise buildings that glow brightly, and whenever you come out of the old Cantonese Opera Troupe and look at the lights of this modern home, you will always feel like you are in a different world.

"What's the matter, looking at your expression in the afternoon, are you not satisfied with Xiao Che's adaptation?"

Kong Ping walked up to He Huanying and asked.

He Huanying looked over, and Kong Ping said meaningfully: "It's too noisy inside, come out and see the scenery and breathe." ”

He Huanying took a deep breath and turned her head to look at the tall building, "No, I just thought of something." ”

She paused, "I'm a little at a loss, whether my previous insistence was right or wrong, do I really have the strength to adapt, and the works I have created are not very unbearable in the eyes of the master." ”

She remembered that after jumping to the Lingnan Cantonese Opera Troupe, she completed a work for the first time, and came back to show it to her master, but she was met with the master's disappointed gaze.

What kind of emotion was in that gaze?

There are disappointments, there are hatreds that make iron not steel, and finally there is calm.

Since then, she has not asked her master to look at her work again, for fear of seeing the same gaze from her master again.

Kong Ping was a little puzzled, in his impression, Huanying was not a sentimental person.

She was poached by the Lingnan Cantonese Opera Troupe, and she often acted as an adaptor of some new Cantonese operas in the troupe, which caused a good response, and she has proved her strength to everyone.

He Huanying sighed: "Until I saw the adaptation of the little junior brother today, I suddenly understood, no wonder the master did not approve of my adaptation in the past, the little junior brother is far more talented than me, maybe I was really wrong before." ”

Gu Che's adaptation is completely different from her.

In contrast, her approach is radical and bold, and she is eager to update the ancient Cantonese opera to what it should be today.

But Gu Che's adaptation made her feel that this is the real Cantonese opera.

This is what Cantonese opera should look like.

He dyed the legend with the lingering and melancholy style of Cantonese opera, so that Cantonese opera was reborn in the legend.

Kong Ping was thoughtful, he was aware of the contradictions between He Huanying and his master, and he also knew some inside stories.

He said, "The little junior brother has always been very talented, and he is the smartest among us. ”

"However," he said, "Master doesn't blame you for a long time, otherwise why did he give me the task of adapting "The Legend of the White Snake" instead of Xiao Che?" ”

Kong Ping smiled: "You know, I don't know how to adapt Cantonese opera, only you can help me." The master gave me the adaptation rights, and I didn't want to find you? ”

He Huanying was suddenly stunned.

Kong Ping said very honestly: "To be honest, if it weren't for Xiao Che's outstanding ability and already had an idea for the adaptation of "The Legend of the White Snake", I would definitely teach you to polish this script." ”

"Even I didn't expect it, do you think the master would know that Xiao Che's ability is so good, not only can he write lyrics, sing songs, but also write dramas?"

Ho Huanying: ......

Even she didn't expect it.

Kong Ping grinned: "So don't be entangled, the master doesn't blame you for a long time, even his heart-warming story, doesn't he want to teach you polishing with my hand?" It's going to be the New Year, so come with me to the master's place to pay New Year's greetings! ”

Since jumping to the Lingnan Cantonese Opera Troupe, He Huanying has not gone to the master to pay homage to the New Year.

But this is not to be angry with the master, but to be ashamed, and feel that there is no face to face the master.

Kong Ping mentioned it to her a few times, but girls, the inner drama will always be a little heavier.

He Huanying was silent for a while, and smiled, like a snow lotus blooming, with a bright grace in her eyes: "Good." ”