Chapter 9: Apprenticeship

After Lei Ming returned to the TV station, Tong Hua also left the breeding garden and went back to his manor office.

Tong Hua began to be busy with the matter of the lights entering the manor. To be honest, she doesn't know much about lanterns, but when she was a child, she occasionally watched performances in the first month of each year, and to this day, she has basically forgotten about it.

She decided to find the county cultural bumen and get a comprehensive understanding of the lanterns.

Say action, do it. Tong Hua drove herself first to the cultural station of the Dudu Po Town Government, and Station Director Li met her very warmly. When he knew her intention, Stationmaster Li gave Tong Hua a detailed introduction to the Tucheng lantern culture like a teacher, and promised to volunteer as the lantern promoter of the ferrypo. Tong Hua issued a letter of appointment to him on the spot. At the same time, Stationmaster Li helped Tong Hua contact the head of the Tucheng County Lantern Art Troupe by phone, and the head Liu gave Tong Hua a bigger surprise and established a lantern performance stage in the Ferry Slope Manor.

Tong Hua asked to worship Liu as the instructor of the lantern performance, Liu has not been on the stage for a long time, and he is already very unfamiliar with the performance, so he did not dare to agree to accept Tong Hua as an apprentice. However, he introduced Director Hong, who had the best lantern performance in the troupe, to Tong Hua, and said that Director Hong was relatively cold and arrogant, and generally did not accept apprentices, unless he looked at the thatched house three times and moved him with sincerity.

Tong Hua found Director Hong's house according to the address provided by Head Liu.

Director Hong's home is at the junction of urban and rural areas in Tucheng County. Thanks to the Hongfu of the beautiful rural construction, it has been built as beautiful as paradise, no wonder Director Hong has lived for a long time. The three-and-a-half-story red brick house, which looks a little old on the surface, reveals a strong cultural atmosphere.

Director Hong welcomed Tong Hua into the house very politely. In the courtyard of the leisurely stroll, the two sat around the stone table, sat on the stone bench, and chatted about the Longjing tea of the West Lake.

Director Hong said: "Dare to ask Mr. Tong, do you want to make lanterns into an industry or a public welfare?" ”

Tong Hua didn't understand what it meant for a while, and asked, "Is there a difference?" ”

"Of course, making an industry is for profit, and making a public welfare is for dedication."

"In your words, of course, it's a public good."

"Don't be disturbed by me, speak from your point of view."

On the one hand, with the help of the influence of lanterns to enhance the influence of the manor, in order to achieve the purpose of becoming bigger and stronger; On the other hand, relying on the strength of the manor to inherit and carry forward the lanterns, this intangible cultural heritage has a long history. ”

"In that case, there's no reason why I shouldn't support you. In this case, I will make an exception to take you as an apprentice and at the same time serve as the honorary director of your manor's lantern show. Mr. Tong, if there is anything else you need my help with, just say. ”

Tong Hua stood up with a swish, knelt down on one knee with both hands in fists, and said, "The master is above, and the apprentice will be worshipped!" ”

Director Hong grabbed her arm with one hand and lifted it up: "Don't be bound by etiquette, you are also helping me." I am an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, and I am worried that I can't find a successor, your appearance has made me see hope, I should really thank you! ”

Tonghua said the idea that was brewing in his heart and was not very mature, that is, to establish a lantern garden in the ferryslope manor, with a lantern museum and a lantern drama theater, and to build a lantern stage in the plantation, breeding garden and homestay garden to ensure that the lantern performance is normalized during holidays and major events.

Director Hong expressed his support for Tong Hua's idea and put forward several suggestions for the lanterns to enter the manor: first, the publicity is in place to ensure that the lanterns are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and go deep into the work of the leading cities; the second is to set up a manor lantern development center and set up a professional and amateur lantern performance troupe; The third is to sign a cooperation agreement with the county lantern art troupe if possible. ”

"Yes, you can sign it now."

"Don't worry, it's not too late when the conditions are ripe. Besides, this matter has to be reported to Head Liu. ”

"I just listened to the report." There was a voice outside the door, and then Head Liu entered the courtyard. After taking his seat, he continued, "I knew that Mr. Tong was at Director Hong's house. ”

Director Hong was still looking at the direction of the gate: "Commander, are you alone?" ”

"Why, do you still have to bring bodyguards?"

Director Hong knows Captain Liu too well, if it is official business, he will definitely bring the office director, or other people in the group, and Director Hong has accompanied him many times. However, if it is a private matter, he must be acting alone. It seems that today must be a private matter, and it must be looking for Tonghua. Therefore, Director Hong is not in a hurry to report to him.

Sure enough, Head Liu came for Tong Hua.

"Tong is always my guest, Director Hong didn't treat her badly, right?"

"I will not treat my apprentice badly if I treat anyone badly."

"Yo, I'm gone. I'm worried that you will take out your stinky rack and turn Mr. Tong away. ”

"Don't worry, I still have that vision. I'm going to report to you about something......"

Head Liu raised his hand to stop, obviously not wanting to listen to Director Hong's report.

"Now I don't talk about business, I report to the office. I have already booked a table at the Manjiang Red Wine House to hold a small banquet for Hong Dao's apprenticeship and Mr. Tong's apprenticeship. ”

Tong Hua didn't agree: "No, Captain Liu, how can I let you break the bank!" ”

Head Liu shook his finger: "You come to the city and don't let me break the bank, will I not let you break the bank next time I go to your manor?" Let's go, since we cooperate, then we don't distinguish between you and me. ”

Director Hong said: "Head Liu, I haven't reported the cooperation to you yet!" ”

Head Liu smiled and said: "I know everything about you and my ears, you don't have to report to me, and you will sign a cooperation agreement with President Tong in your plenipotentiary delegation." ”

Director Hong muttered, "So you're eavesdropping." ”

Tong Hua was very happy, with a smile on her face, and hugged her fists and said thank you a few times!

When I arrived at the gate of Manjiang Red Restaurant, the boss Liu Jianghong stood at the gate to greet him. It turned out that Boss Liu was the cousin of Captain Liu, and Captain Liu took care of her business, and Boss Liu also respected him as his own brother. However, today is very special, she didn't let go of Head Liu, gave all her enthusiasm to Tong Hua, hugged Tong Hua tightly, and was closer than her own sisters. Why? Few people may know that the reason why Manjiang Red Wine House is famous is because of the original ecology. From the layout of the sprinkler floor to the delicious food on the table, it all reflects a characteristic of original ecology. Eighty percent of the original ecology on the table comes from the Ferry Slope Manor. Therefore, Manjiang Red Sprinkle Building can have today, and the ferry slope manor is indispensable. No wonder Boss Liu is particularly enthusiastic about Tong Hua.

Boss Liu took Tong Hua's hand and entered the royal pavilion, the most exquisite and luxurious private room in the restaurant.

After sitting down, Boss Liu beckoned to the door. Immediately, several girls in professional clothes with beautiful faces and figures pushed the dining cart in, put more than a dozen bowls of food on the table, and poured each person a glass of rice wine brewed by the Ferry Slope Manor, and the wine was mellow and fragrant.

Looking at the table full of food with all colors and flavors, the children's flowers are full of a sense of accomplishment and joy.

Boss Liu raised his glass to toast, but was stopped by Captain Liu.

"Girl, you won't be competing for a treat again!"

"What's the matter, can't you?"

"Mr. Tong is my guest today!"

"But she is my sister and a partner of my restaurant."

"She is also a partner of my art troupe. Don't argue, today's host is me, you are all guests, and the first glass of wine should also be toasted by me. ”

Head Liu raised his glass, and everyone raised his glass. There was a clang, and the four glasses clashed together.

The bottom of the cup of head Liu was facing upwards and swayed.

Tong Hua and Director Hong also drank the wine in the cup cleanly.

Boss Liu was in trouble: "Brother, I'll forget it, you know I don't drink." ”

Head Liu didn't give face: "You have to ask Mr. Tong and Hong Daotong if they agree." ”

Boss Liu looked at Tong Hua and Director Hong, his eyes full of pleading.

Director Hong takes a look at Tong Hua. Tong Hua looked at Head Liu again. Neither of them agreed.

However, Tong Hua quickly moved her compassion and said, "I think forget it, Boss Liu can open a hotel, and he can't drink." ”

"Anyone can not drink, but Boss Liu can't not drink." When the sound came, Lei Ming stood in front of everyone.

Captain Liu gave him a punch and jokingly said, "It's just the right time, it's time for you to drink." As he spoke, he offered Lei Ming a glass of wine.

Lei Ming is thirsty and hungry! After taking the wine, there was a grunt, and there was no drop of wine left in a glass of wine. snatched the wine glass from Boss Liu's hand again, and there was another grunt, and another glass of wine was gone.

"Boss Liu can't help but drink, but he doesn't necessarily have to drink it himself. Is that right? Boss Liu. Lei Ming's words clearly meant concern.

Boss Liu is a man of temperament, and he is a person who will repay his kindness. Lei Ming's glass of wine, she said that she would repay it. I saw her rush towards Lei Ming, and before Lei Ming could react, she gave him a hug, and then left a saliva mark on Lei Ming's bearded face.

By the time Lei Ming reacted, Boss Liu had already returned to his seat.

Lei Ming touched the face that had been chirped by Boss Liu, sticky. With a bitter face, I don't know whether to blame or ridicule: "Your saliva is not poisonous, right?" ”

Boss Liu deliberately teased him: "That's not necessarily, syphilis, HIV, and ......"

Lei Ming hurriedly stopped her: "Auntie, I don't want to die!" ”

Tong Hua burst into laughter, as if a few bits of saliva spurted on Lei Ming's face.

Lei Ming touched it with his hand, and sniffed it on his nose again: "What's wrong with me today?" ”

"You're lucky!" Boss Liu laughed and said.

"Why did you hit all the good things?" Director Hong said enviously.

Head Liu and Director Hong both toasted to Lei Ming.

Tong Hua and Boss Liu also raised their glasses.

Maybe he was really hungry, Lei Minghai ate a dish for a while, touched his stomach, and picked up his wine glass to meet the challenge. Suddenly, he put down his wine glass again, rolled up his sleeves and looked at his watch, and said, "I almost delayed the big thing." ”

What's the big deal? I'll continue next time.