On August 7th, except for lunch, the Chunhua Opera Troupe spent the whole day on the stage in the small courtyard, under the leadership of Tao Canhua and Qiushi, singing the plays requested by the audience.

As for Wei Ran, he seemed to have a backbone, following cousin Mei Xiang like a human being, accompanying the men and women who were said to be Japanese expatriates.

That evening, as the last play ended, Xiao Su's mother went back to the backyard under the leadership of Youmei. When the final curtain call came, Furukawa also found Meixiang and Wei Ran who accompanied Meixiang, and took him with him

They walked into the west room of the main house, which was originally locked.

"Miss Meixiang, I have a gracious invitation." Furukawa, who was wearing a long gown, said apologetically after waiting for the two of them to sit around the temporary Eight Immortals table.

"Mr. Furukawa, you might as well say it directly if you have something to say." Mei Xiang raised her hand with a smile.

"That's it"

Furukawa cleared his throat, "I plan to take Xiao Su's mother back to the recruitment process. Yesterday, I also asked Wei Ran and Canhua. These two children are also willing to go to the recruitment process with us to start a new life.

"

"After all, they are no longer children," Mei Xiang replied with a smile, "If they want to go, I won't stop them."

"I wonder if Ms. Meixiang wants to go together?" Furukawa asked bluntly, "Not only you, but also Haru..."

"I'll forget it"

Mei Xiang refused with a smile, "I can still have a bowl of food if I stay here in China. If I go for recruitment, I don't think my troupe can sing in Japanese. Without these skills, I will not be able to support myself."

If I can't afford them, they can't afford to support me as my employer.

Besides, I can’t expect to rely on Xiao Su’s mother and Mr. Furukawa for the rest of my life.”

"makes sense"

Furukawa nodded, then sighed and said, "In this case, I won't force it. But..."

"Mr. Furukawa, open the skylight and speak frankly." Meixiang suggested simply.

"Alright"

Furukawa pondered for a moment and then said, "We are leaving China soon. Before leaving, I want to accompany Xiao Su's mother to go back to her hometown to worship her ancestors. She hopes to bring you and the members of the Chunhua Opera Troupe back.

I will sing the Three Heavens Club in my hometown to my former fellow villagers, and from now on..."

When Furukawa said this, he took off his eyes and wiped the fake tears from the corners of his eyes, "Maybe he will never come back again."

"Sacrifice to the ancestors..."

Mei Xiang was stunned for a moment, then said, "I want Xiao Su's mother to tell me in person."

"Okay, then I'll call her over." Furukawa said, stood up and walked out of the room alone.

"Cousin, smoke a cigarette?" Wei Ran said, opening his cigarette case.

"Smoke one"

Meixiang took the cigarette, put on the holder herself, and let Wei Ran help light it while whispering, "Little Su's mother was sold to a prostitute by her parents. She went back to worship her ancestors, huh! She didn't leave her ancestors' graves

It’s strange if you dig it!”

"Where is Xiao Su's mother's ancestral home?" Wei Ran asked in a low voice.

"Port City"

Meixiang thought for a while and added, "It's not a city, it's a small town not far from Shanhaiguan. We passed by there when we escaped from the customs. Xiao Su's mother was almost starving to death and didn't even go back to take a look.

.”

"The excuse must be false, but I guess I have to go." Wei Ran reminded in a low voice.

"Cousin, I have to rely on you to protect me," Mei Xiang said in a nonchalant manner.

"Don't worry, if you can't kill others, why can't you kill your cousin?" Wei Ran gave the answer the other party wanted to hear very calmly.

"Your bodyguard is not in vain," Mei Xiang responded with a smile, and then she saw Furukawa walking in with Xiao Su's mother.

"Cousin, please go out first. I'll have a few words of respect with Xiao Su's mother." Mei Xiang said as she stood up.

"Why!"

Wei Ran responded and said to Furukawa with Xiao Xiao, "Uncle, let's go out and have a cigarette?"

"Alright"

Furukawa nodded with a smile, followed Wei Ran out of the main room, sat on the chair that had been set up for watching the show, and slowly lit his small cigarette pot, while smoking, he looked at Jasmine and

Tao Canhua and Qiushi directed the troupe members to pack up their costumes and sing opera equipment.

Before she finished smoking the cigarette, Mei Xiang also walked out with Xiao Su's mother in her arms, and asked with a smile, "Mr. Furukawa, when will we set off?"

"There is a train tonight"

Furukawa smiled and said, "If you are willing to follow, I will arrange to buy tickets and we will set off tonight."

"Alright"

Mei Xiang responded simply, then clapped her hands and said, "Everyone, please be quick. Let's catch the train tonight and follow Xiao Su's mother home to sing in the church for three days."

"Yes!" The troupe members headed by Jasmine and the three others responded in unison.

"In that case, I'll arrange the car right away." Furukawa said, smiling gently at Xiao Su's mother, "Let's go together."

"We can't go together." After Xiao Su's mother said, she gave Wei Ran a look and said angrily, "Wei Ran, you kid, take good care of your cousin."

Wei Ran responded with a playful smile, "Don't worry, Xiao Su, I will definitely protect the young lady."

"Let's go." As Xiao Su's mother spoke, she had already grabbed Furukawa's slender arm.

Watching the two people go away, Meixiang took a few steps toward the stage and whispered, "Xiao Su's mother said, either we go together, Chunhua Theater Troupe will die, but we, Canhua, Qiushi still have

Jasmine can survive. Or no one can survive tonight. She has no choice, and neither do we."

"I guessed it, I've guessed it a long time ago." Wei Ran paused and continued to ask, "What's going on in the book apartment now?"

"Mama Yang and Uncle Meng are at home"

Meixiang paused and continued, "I'll invite Miss Gu to stay at home for a few days. With her here, I can probably calm some people."

"Miss Gu? The Miss Gu that I can't mess with?"

Wei Ran matched the title with the specific person and asked, "Didn't you stop moving around a long time ago?"

"Now is not the time to talk about this." Mei Xiang raised her chin towards the stage, "I'm afraid Da Zhuer will have to sing on the train."

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"Yeah" Meixiang nodded but said no more - Yumei walked out of the backyard.

"Sister Meixiang"

Youmei greeted Meixiang warmly and said affectionately, "I heard Aunt Su say in the afternoon that she wanted to go back to worship her ancestors. Would you like to follow?"

"Yeah, we'll leave later." Meixiang said, holding the other person's hand.

"Can I go with you?" Yumi asked, "This Jinmen is so boring. I've wanted to go out and have a look."

"I can't decide this." Meixiang looked at Ueda, who came a step later, "You have to ask Mr. Tian and Mr. Furukawa."

"Let her go with you," Ueda said with a smile, "Miss Meixiang, my little girl's safety depends entirely on you."

"Don't worry," Mei Xiang replied with a smile, "I will let Wei Ran protect her at all times."

"Then I'll trouble you, Wei Ran." Ueda said and waved, and someone came immediately behind him carrying a tray.

Reaching out to pick up a small PPK pistol and three spare magazines with finger rests from the tray, Ueda handed them to Wei Ran, "Hold this gun for self-defense, and Canhua, this is

Is your gun? Bring it with you later."

"Please, Mr. Tian, ​​please help me prepare my dick."

Wei Ran took the pistol and spare magazine from the other party with a flattered expression, and said with a smile, "This is exactly the same as the one that Brother Walker gave me back then!"

"This was also a gift given to me by Walker back then. Now I give it to you as a souvenir."

Zhida explained with a smile, and after Wei Ran put the pistol and magazine into his pants pocket, he handed the Type 26 revolver in his hand to Tao Canhua, "Hold it, but don't let it go off."

"Why!"

Tao Canhua took the pistol with both hands and opened it awkwardly to reveal the bullet chamber. Seeing that there was no bullet in the bullet chamber facing the barrel, he buckled it again and stuffed it into his arms, explaining at the same time.

He said, "My cousin taught me this, so as not to cause a fire and hurt someone."

“It’s a good habit”

Ueda smiled and said, "I still want to entertain friends, so I won't send you off. Yumei, if you go with me to play, you must listen to Miss Meixiang and don't be willful."

"Don't worry, Dad, I'm not a child anymore." Youmei promised obediently.

At this moment, Xiao Su's mother and Furukawa also opened the hanging flower door and shouted with a slightly sharp voice, "Quick, quick, hurry up, the guy who brought you to dinner should leave quickly. In half an hour, the train will be here."

It’s about to open.”

"Mr. Tian, ​​let's say goodbye." Meixiang bowed slightly towards Ueda, holding Yumi's hand and walked over first.

"Miss Youmei also wants to follow?" Xiao Su's mother asked.

"I want to go out and get some fresh air. I have been in China for so many years and I haven't been anywhere yet." Youmei said pitifully.
To be continued...