Winter Begonia

After Shang Xirui sang a play, he turned to the backstage and asked the first sentence: "Who is sitting in Second Master Cheng's box today?" He has been with Cheng Fengtai for the past three years, and he has formed a habit of not caring about it. To get into the show more often, the first thing to do when you get on stage is to glance at Cheng Fengtai's box, and only when you see Cheng Fengtai sitting there can you sing with confidence.I glanced over there today, but saw two women sitting there, I don't know what it means.

Xiao Lai didn't want him to ask these questions in front of people, so he stuffed the spout of the teapot into his mouth to silence his words.Shang Xirui took a few sips of tea, leaned back to avoid it, sat in front of the mirror and touched up the paint on his lips while asking: "Where is Second Master? He didn't come today?"

He opened his mouth and shut his mouth about Er Ye Er Ye, Xiao Lai was almost pissed off, so he wanted to say a few words to stab him.Yuan Lan walked over and put Shang Xirui on the shoulder, murmuring in his ear for a while, until Shang Xirui's eyes lit up, and shouted happily: "Really! She's here!" Immediately ran to lift the curtain, wanting to take a closer look.Xiao Laixin said that the second grandma would go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and she didn't know what she had in mind. What is so beautiful about you?Isn't this lack of heart and mind?

Shang Xirui was too curious about Cheng Fengtai's wife, he and Second Mistress had heard each other's names for a long time, but hadn't seen her face, at first glance he saw Second Mistress talking to Fourth Concubine with her sideways face.Because he usually heard Cheng Fengtai's description, he knew who the second grandma was at a glance.Second Grandma sat in the dark, her eyes and eyebrows couldn't tell whether she was attractive, but she knew that her skin seemed to be very fair and full of charm, and her clothes reflected the dim light of golden silk and satin.Her hair style and clothes are styles that Shang Xirui likes, Shang Xirui doesn't like women these days with their breasts and buttocks stretched out, and they have bare arms and legs in hot weather, and they don't like it. I don't like their curly hair that is permed to the scalp, but I still think Second Mistress's outfit looks better.It was too late for him to have more feelings, so he should calm down and go on stage. After singing Zou's Huicao Festival, the second grandma got up in the middle of the class, and she had already left at this time. Manager Gu kept sending her out of the door and into the car .Shang Xirui only had one scene where Zhang Xiu killed his aunt in the next play, and it ended within half a minute after it came out.After he sang his main part, the second mistress got up, it can be seen that she really came to see him on purpose, Shang Xirui wanted to understand this, and felt a kind of complacency from the bottom of his heart.

After the curtain call of the play, Lei Shuang and the others quickly took off their makeup, and took a nap with hot towels on their faces.Shang Xirui was too excited today, he was still refusing to take off his makeup after taking off his costume, the actresses in Shuiyun Tower were still discussing Second Mistress.Repeatedly discussed from the age of the second grandmother to the dress of the second grandmother today, talking about how much her dowry was back then, and how much she was in the limelight.Shang Xirui never had the idea of ​​inquiring about Cheng Fengtai's life experience in the past, now that the words reached his ears, he listened heartlessly, as if he had nothing to do with him at all, hearing about the dowry money of the Second Mistress, rumors It's an astonishing amount, and it makes me feel that with this amount of money, Cheng Fengtai and Second Mistress are Chai Mi's husband and wife, a transactional marriage without true love.He also thought that Cheng Fengtai would marry his wife with a dowry, but what a useless little boy!Compared with his own ability to fight hard, he can't match it in his life!

Manager Gu waited for a long time with Second Mistress's lottery, but he couldn't wait for the opportunity to quietly hand over the things to Shang Xirui.Finally they finished their gossip, Lei Shuang and Sleepy woke up again, and together with the two actors who played Zhang Xiudianwei, they discussed with Shang Xirui what to do for Hou Yukui's birthday.All in all, they have known Hou Yukui longer than Shang Xirui, when Shang Xirui left his teacher, Hou Yukui had already retired, but it seems that the friendship between Shang Xirui and Hou Yukui may not be shallower than theirs, it seems only deeper.And now that there is a big gathering in the Liyuan world, Shang Xirui's dish must be served in a grand and dignified manner, "No business can't be a feast", well, without his drama, it would be It seems that the whole church meeting is not high enough.Not long after Shang Xirui came down from the play, he still had the smell of the play everywhere, his words and actions were more feminine than usual.He didn't feel it himself, but the way he was pinching his cuffs and holding the teacup with his orchid fingers raised was ridiculous. When drinking tea, he even naturally covered his mouth with his sleeves.Lei Shuang and the others have seen Shang Xirui's normal behavior, although he is not majestic, he is not feminine at all, the characteristics of Wusheng and Dan merge in him, forming a temperament similar to that of a kunqu opera, Anyway, it is much more refreshing than ordinary dry denim.At this time, he laughed so hard that he patted him on the back: "Brother Shang! Haha! Brother Shang! You are really born to be a dramatist! You are the only one who gets into the show!" Everyone laughed.

Shang Xirui didn't know what he was referring to specifically, it was a word of praise anyway, he lowered his head and smiled shyly, beautifully.

They talked for a while without reaching a conclusion, and agreed to talk about it another day, each of them packed up their belongings and changed their clothes noisily, and prepared to go home. Only then did Manager Gu have the chance to hand over the lottery to Shang Xirui and ride around People noticed, and whispered in Shang Xirui's ear: "Boss Shang, look at this, it was just given by Second Grandma Cheng." Shang Xirui turned his head and fell in love with the pearl flower.Manager Gu paused, and said in a softer voice, "Second Grandma Cheng said, reward Mrs. Zou."

Shang Xirui twisted the beaded flower, and shouted in surprise: "Reward Zou? Give it to me?" Immediately took off the blue crab claw chrysanthemum from his temples, put the beaded flower on his head, and looked left in the mirror Photo on the right.

The backstage was suddenly quiet for a few seconds.

Manager Gu twitched the corners of his mouth and stood silently aside. Yuan Lan Nineteen and Xiao Lai felt that this was a shameful thing, so stupid that it was disheartening, and they didn't bother to explain it to him.Yang Baoli was young, shallow-minded, quick to see an opening, squatted in front of Shang Xirui and said flatteringly: "Hey! Leader! We have a live boss Cao Caolei in this play! Now add you! Live Zou! "But he is a smart boy after all, when he said something, there was something wrong in a trance, but after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't find out what was wrong, as if it was a strange tooth, so he stopped talking.

There are those who live Cao Cao and Bao Gong, live Jinlian and Zou Shi, isn't it just a silly sentence?Just such a title, there is barely room for pros and cons.Speaking of Shang Xirui as the second mistress, it would be cursing and not running away.But Shang Xirui doesn't take up the scolding himself, others can't pick it up for him, break it up and put it in his hands clearly, that's the only way to do it!

The speed of gossip in Liyuan is as fast as flying, Lei Shuang and they have long heard that Shang Xirui's new friend is Cao Commander's brother-in-law, a very valuable businessman, and they are very interested in what happened today , at this moment he muffled a laugh.Lei Shuanghe and the businessman are also old friends.When I was in Tianjin, I knew that the little boy in the merchant was a little foolish, and Uncle Shang would beat him twice if he had nothing to do, saying, "Screw his brains."The two have only collaborated on one "Detective [-]".I remember that Shang Xirui was a quiet and shy young man at that time, he was very smart and thin, he had a huge appetite, he was not very affectionate with others, he seemed a bit lonely, he didn't feel stupid when he was stupid.Only today did I realize that this is a smart-faced, clumsy, unassuming idiot.It is said that when the Liyuan colleagues were not doing well, they also asked him to borrow two dollars, and they always responded to requests and never pressed for debts.Lei Shuanghe thought to himself that this little brother was someone who could take advantage of his loopholes, so he had to be wooed.Before leaving, he patted Shang Xirui's back again, and burst out laughing heartily, which shocked Shang Xirui: "Brother Shang! Hahahahaha! Brother Shang! Let's see you at the Binlou in Tianhong! I'll be the host." ! Try roasted sea cucumbers with scallions! Ah?!" He couldn't put it down taking pictures of Shang Xirui, when he heard someone calling Second Master from behind, he turned around and saw a greasy-faced young man in a shirt, suit and vest, walking in with a smile, knowing that this must be Cheng Second master.

Cheng Fengtai hailed a rickshaw, and he and Second Mistress almost walked out the door.The rickshaw puller saw that he had a face that didn't know how to do anything, and his demeanor made him look like he was not a local, so he dragged him into the small alleys.As expected, Cheng Fengtai really didn't know the way.Cheng Fengtai usually only walks on the avenue where cars can pass, but the road situation in the south of the city is more complicated, even if he knows that the carts are trying to detour him, he can't point out a clear way to save himself.And the cart puller was full of nonsense, and blamed him for being likable, Cheng Fengtai couldn't hit the smiling face with his hand, so he could only admit that he was stumped, stuffed a bill into the pull cart's vest pocket, and said: "Brother, you If we keep running like this, we will be out of Chongwenmen!" Lache smiled shyly, turned eight corners, and came to La Theater.

When I came in, I saw Shang Xirui being slapped and beaten, not to mention, I usually see him hanging out with actresses and boys, I think he's more of a kid.Today, I was surrounded by men who sang faces, and I really look like a singer!With that beauty!Manager Gu hurriedly stepped forward to introduce him, saying that Cheng Fengtai was a shareholder here. Lei Shuang and the others greeted Cheng Fengtai politely and talked for a while before they really left. With his looks, he definitely won't spend money on whoring actors!

When the people left in twos and threes, Cheng Fengtai closed the door tightly, and Shang Xirui scrambled onto Cheng Fengtai's back, calling Second Master constantly, very excited and coquettish, that protracted call touched Cheng Fengtai's heart One hemp one hemp.

"Second Master, why are you late! I've finished singing! You're growing up!"

Cheng Fengtai turned around behind his back before forcefully tearing him off: "It's good to be able to come! Your second master was almost pulled out of Beiping and sold!"

Shang Xirui just lowered his back, threw himself into his arms again, lowered his body and made a little birdy gesture, and said coquettishly: "Hey! Who dares to betray my second master after eating a bear's heart! Look I'll tear him apart!" This is said in Danjiao'er's accent.Cheng Fengtai smelled his oily fragrance, and listened to this tune again, it was like holding a big girl in his arms, not to mention how fun it is.Shang Xirui's insanity after stepping off the stage and not showing up is the most violent with Cheng Fengtai, Cheng Fengtai always suspects that only [-]% of him is true, and the remaining [-]% is intentionally making trouble.It was pretty good when he played Su San and other prostitutes, and he was also good when he played Zou Shi and other beautiful women, but I am afraid that he is playing San Niang teaching his son, and he wants to train Cheng Fengtai like a son!There was also a time when she played a goddess who didn't know which route, she was dressed in fluttering white clothes and was led by Gao Guanbo, she didn't say a word when she got off the stage, she just drove Cheng Fengtai to call her a wicked animal, making all the actors in Shuiyun Tower laugh to death.I have to be crazy until the makeup is removed!

Cheng Fengtai saw that Shang Xirui was enjoying himself and went crazy, so he knew he hadn't been wronged, maybe Second Mistress didn't come at all, he was thinking too much.Just about to relax and tease the opera singer, when he lowered his head, he saw the bead flower that Second Mistress had put on her hairpin when she went out in the afternoon, and it was now delicately wearing by Shang Xirui's ear!

Cheng Fengtai was shocked, he took Shang Xirui's shoulders and pulled him away, and seeing that it was real, he was about to reach out to pick the bead flower.Shang Xirui turned around and ran, giggling: "Why! I won't give it to you!"

Cheng Fengtai was not in the mood to play with him anymore, he frowned and went to catch him: "Don't make trouble! Second Mistress has come? What's wrong with her?"

Shang Xirui pointed at him: "Guess! Tell me, do I look good in it, or your wife looks good in it?"

Cheng Fengtai twisted him and pressed him to the dressing table, angrily said with a smile: "Don't give me a bitch!" He fished under Shang Xirui's skirt, held that thing and squeezed it: " You cut this one off, and I'll tell you who looks better! Speak well!"

Shang Xirui felt that he was a woman at the moment, so he twisted weakly under Cheng Fengtai's body twice, mainly because he was afraid that he would tear the costume when he struggled: "It's nothing! Give me the lottery and this flower, praise me for being alive." Shi!" He enjoyed the scolding very much.

Cheng Fengtai was not in the situation at that time, and at the first glance, he couldn't hear the deep meaning, so he thought it shouldn't be a good thing.Second Mistress had never been interested in any opera or song, she didn't want to listen to Cheng Fengtai playing the piano when he was in Shanghai, and she didn't want to watch the church party held at home after he came to Peiping.It's impossible to be moved by Shang Xirui, right?That Shang Xirui is really a fairy!

Shang Xirui pushed Cheng Fengtai away, sat down at the dressing table and called Xiao Lai in to remove his makeup, soaked the blue light ring on his hand in hot water for a while, put soap in it for a while, didn't care if it was in the water or in the fire, if Cheng Meixin looked at it Arrived, must feel distressed to death.Xiao Lai plucked the bead flower, just put it on the table, Cheng Fengtai snatched it: "I'll go home first, and I'll come to play with you another day."

Shang Xirui removed half of his make-up, and half of his femininity, a fierce tiger was about to snatch Zhuhua back: "Bring it! Second Grandma gave it to me!"

Xiao Lai couldn't help but roll his eyes, did he really think it was a good thing?Still rushing to grab it!

Cheng Fengtai held Hua Gao high: "Don't be like a food guard dog. Can't you give it to me if she gave it to you?" He grabbed his hand that was about to hit someone and kissed him with one hand, and said with a smile: "Boss Shang, don't give it to me." Make trouble, I will come some other day!" The door closed and left.

Shang Xirui snorted heavily several times, very unhappy.

When Cheng Fengtai came home, he felt that the old maid's expression was a bit strange today. In the room, the second mistress was also sitting in front of the mirror taking off her makeup - she was still reluctant to take off her makeup. The lights in the room were turned off, and a kerosene lamp was placed beside the mirror , she stared blankly at herself in the mirror thinking about something, and when she heard Cheng Fengtai coming in, she didn't move either.

Cheng Fengtai walked behind her, took the silk flower out of his pocket, picked the petals, pulled the petals upright, inserted them back into her hair, and said with a smile: "Look at you, what are you doing?"

Second Mistress exhaled slowly from her chest, stared at the bead flowers on her temples, and said, "I'm thinking of Zhao Yuanzhen tonight."

Cheng Fengtai didn't speak.

Second Mistress said to herself, "I don't know how Zhao Yuanzhen is doing now, is she married?"

Cheng Fengtai smiled: "With her temperament and body, it is difficult to marry."

The second grandma said: "I used to look down on her, but I just realized today that people are afraid of being compared with each other. No matter how you say it, Zhao Yuanzhen is the lady of a rich family. There are such rules, and no matter how mischievous she is, she can't go out of her way. "Cheng Fengtai thought to himself that you don't know her well, and you can't see when she goes out of line.And the only standard that the second mistress judges women is the defense of men and women, and they are upright and upright. Zhao Yuanzhen really meets this criterion.The second grandma continued: "Miss's family is a bit weird and weak, so it's not a big problem. Sometimes when I think about it, I think the things she did and said were quite funny. She is not bad-hearted. "

Back then, eight hundred people looked down on Zhao Yuanzhen, and she was the one who opposed her, and now she is the one who overthrows her past and gives her approval.Cheng Fengtai understood the meaning of Second Grandma's words very well. The more serious the discussions are in women's minds, the more they ponder seriously. Cheng Fengtai brushed his teeth and washed his face, and mumbled with a mouth full of tooth powder: "Hey, don't mention her, I have been talking about her since I was a child Watching her grow up, watching her for more than ten years! I'm tired of watching her!"

Second Mistress suddenly raised her voice: "Then you can't go to see that kind of stuff!" Finally, she clicked the question.Cheng Fengtai was stunned for a moment, brushing his teeth and rinsing his mouth as usual without answering.Second Mistress opened the phone, but couldn't hold it back anymore.Tonight she was disgusted by Shang Xirui, no amount of self-cultivation could suppress the disgust and contempt, just like a fly falling into the rice bowl.Not to mention that Cheng Fengtai is her husband, even if any man in the Fan family wants to get along with this kind of guy, she will desperately oppose it.But with her self-cultivation, she can't say too much, she just described Shang Xirui's coquettishness to Cheng Fengtai: "Hundreds of men in the audience booed with that! The more he booed, the more excited he was! In front of so many people Man! He's making a pose! Sister Yao can't even do his moves! I don't know, is this a show or a prostitution? What kind of thing is this? Isn't this a living monster!"

Cheng Fengtai has seen Shang Xirui's Zou family, and knows how lingering and hot the atmosphere is, if they didn't break the law, the men could rush up to the stage and eat Shang Xirui clean!But he didn't feel jealous at all, instead he felt very proud - this little guy who turned all sentient beings upside down, he was the only one in his heart, and he belonged to him wholeheartedly!Facing Second Mistress' anger, Cheng Fengtai could only smile.The second mistress then made a judgment on Shang Xirui's character: "Did you forget about him and Commander Zhang and Commander Cao? Don't say that the officials want him, he's an actor who can't escape! I saw it tonight, isn't he the one?" Kind of person? Seductive and pretentious! Maybe how to seduce the commander! No wonder my sister is angry! It's just... low!" She turned around and stared at Cheng Fengtai: "Why don't you think it's dirty? Make a mess with him!"

Cheng Fengtai was already lying on the bed at this time, he was neither angry at these words, nor thought of defending them, in short, he didn't take a word to heart, after listening for a long time, seeing that Second Mistress couldn't say any new words, he drew his tone Coaxed: "Okay, okay, aren't you tired after going out for a run? I'm going to sleep, I'm sleepy." Xin said that in this regard, he himself was very messy, and he and Shang Xirui were a good pair It just so happens that men don't care about this anymore.

Second Mistress took off her temple flowers and angrily threw them into the spittoon beside the bed. Dong Zhu knocked on the edge of the spittoon, making a crisp ding: "Play! Don't let me come back sick from playing outside!" Shang In her heart, Xirui is already a dirty thing with pus on the soles of her feet and sores all over her body.But Cheng Fengtai's attitude was like soft cotton, he didn't even respond to his curses.Second Mistress had a fit, although it didn't work, she obviously became less angry, she got on the bed and pushed Cheng Fengtai in disgust.Cheng Fengtai was already asleep, but he didn't wake up after being pushed so that half of his body was exposed outside.It was quite cold at night in autumn, and the second grandmother didn't let it go, and covered him with a quilt.I thought that men in the south have really good tempers. It was hard to tell if such an outburst just now happened to her uncles and brothers in her hometown. Cheng Fengtai was not angry at all, and always smiled and coaxed softly. with people.In the past when she was just married, she was not forgiving. Cheng Fengtai kicked the stool and slapped the table in a fit of anger, shaking all over his body, but he never touched her with his fingers or said a serious word. After a quarrel, he would still think about sending her flowers and candies .He is young and loves to play outside!That's why it's so bad!There is simply no rule of law!If there is someone who can stop his manly stink and let him stay at home for a while, I can't tolerate this person, but he has to be a clean and decent person to lead Cheng Fengtai to Good way to go.

Second Mistress lay down on her back, her heart was filled with tenderness and helplessness for Cheng Fengtai, while thinking about Zhao Yuanzhen.