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Chronicles of the Republic of China_01

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The theater building, decorated with black and gold plaques that had never lost its splendor in these long years, the tall ancient building was on the most prosperous streets. All day long, there was an endless stream of guests sitting and enjoying the babble singing on the stage. Sometimes lavish spectators would throw a few silver yuans on the stage, and the people around would scream and applaud.

There were not many good actors singing in the theater, but there were a lot of people who were graceful and their gender couldn’t be placed when they wore makeup, sometimes some officials or a certain wealthy or young person would be interested in some, the boss of the theater would go backstage and inquire quietly if the actors were interested, the willing actor would soon leave the theater holding their patron’s hands, willing to be someone else’s concubine or pet for the sake of wealth.

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However, Su Yan who sang well and was a proper and good young Huādàn who was never coveted, there was no choice, that person was already covered by a local big shot.

The second master didn’t take the woman to his mansion or hide the person. He only supported Su Yan to continue to sing the play he loved, such a unique spoiling was also an interesting thing that everyone in the city discussed during dinner. ddjYzA

Today Su Yan went on stage again to sing, and sure enough, that person was in the box with the best view on the second floor drinking tea and water.

Su Yan sang and danced, her body was soft, and she sent a quick affectionate glance at the box from time to time, someone was ordered by the second master to hold flowers and put them on the edge of the stage to surround her, in the eyes of the public, he was not stingy in the pursuit of Su Yan.

After singing, Su Yan took off her heavy makeup, changed into an aquamarine cheongsam and walked into the box on the second floor.

When she pushed the door to enter, the person sitting by the railing was propping his head with his elbows to look at the Wushēng who was doing somersaults down the stage. His changpao was refined, the side view of his face was exquisite like a picture of a beautiful person drawn stroke by stroke, it was very gentle when smiling, and there were innocent sweet dimples on his cheeks.

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Anyone who only looked at this slender and beautiful young appearance would not believe that this was the ruthless second master.

“Why did you sing only two plays today, tired? ”

Hearing her coming in, the second master looked back and asked lazily while holding his chin.

The second master had always been kind to Su Yan. Su Yan initially thought he would like to raise her like those rich and young officials, but the second master only said that she looked a bit similar to his sister, so he cared for her. 84Rqu

A frank explanation made it easier to believe, Su Yan had been with him for a long time and gradually understood the precious benefits she gained from this person. Perhaps because of the shadow of the second elder sister, Su Yan sometimes teased him when he was in a good mood.

“Why are you still wearing the changpao? Didn’t I say that today is a special day.”

Su Yan sat across from him angrily, and the second master didn’t mind, just smiled.

“When you come to the theater, you have to dress appropriately, those western clothes and suits can be worn on the outside, but it’s not like that here. Knowing you said special, I came here early today. Why, what is special? ” gwPx9o

Su Yan stroked the hair on her temples, her eyes dodged and a little guilty.

“Today is the last day I will sing.”

The second master was startled and asked.

“Why, are you leaving?” AatgFQ

What he said was pure doubt, and he didn’t feel any anger because Su Yan hadn’t notified him in advance.

Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a touch of loss.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

“The husband who was lost in the south I mentioned to you earlier, he found me a few days ago and asked me to go with him.”

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The second master listened quietly, and then rubbed his sleeves and took out the cigarette, he didn’t light it, but bit it in his mouth carelessly, and his words became a little vague. UsltrY

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“It’s enough, the second master gave me so many things, I can’t repay it anymore.” kHBTzw

The second master glanced at her, but keenly saw some unspeakable other meanings from her hesitation, he hooked the cigarette and took the initiative to speak.

“Anyway, you have to leave. Getting acquainted with you was really not easy, just say anything you want to.”

Su Yan was touched by his gentle words, and her eyes slowly turned red. She stood up and suddenly knelt to the ground, plucking up the courage to gritted her teeth and asked.

“Second master, I want to ask you one last thing. I picked up a child a few days ago and let him stay in the theater because he was so pitiful. The other people in the theater have been thinking about your good treatment of me, and they will inevitably bully him after I leave, but my husband and I really don’t care about other people anymore, so please take care of him. ” gsvk0w

She didn’t hear the second master answer for a long while, and waited for a while with fear before she heard the second master’s very pleasant laugh, with a little gentleness.

“What’s the kid’s name?”

Su Yan answered honestly.

“His surname is Yuan, and his name is Yuan Chen.” BzCcUY

The second master smiled again, as if he had heard an unexpected answer, and then said.

“Bring him here.”

Su Yan didn’t expect to get his consent so easily. She thought that she had been so inconsiderate, before leaving, she actually troubled the second master again, and immediately blamed herself for not appreciating his good intentions, and she didn’t know what to do.

The second master seemed to have noticed her puckered face, took out the cigarette, and smiled clearly and comfortingly. brJ4gm

“I really want to thank you. It took me so long. It turns out that person was with you.”

Hearing the implied meaning in his words, Su Yan was startled and hurriedly asked.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

“Does Second Master know that child?”

The second master’s thick eyelashes drooped slightly, and his beautiful lips curled into a soft curve. dqd3Us

“He is the child of an old friend of mine. I promised to take care of him. It’s a coincidence that you are looking after him now.”

Su Yan didn’t even notice the randomness of his words, based on the second master’s position in the North City, finding a person with a name and a surname was not always a trivial matter, but now the second master’s difficult situation was resolved by her coincidentally.

While feeling happy for the second master, Su Yan also felt relieved because she had helped the second master invisibly, his heavy kindness finally no longer made her uncomfortable to sleep and eat.

She hurriedly went back to bring the child in person, and the box suddenly fell silent again. The second master lowered his head and held the cigarette without saying a word. Cheng Fu, who was always standing next to him, spoke calmly. 7fLFQd

“When did the second master have an old friend, when did he promise to take care of him, and when did he find him? How come I was unaware?”

The second master glanced at him, a cold aura slipped out of his eye and his raised eyebrows were wrapped in a thick bewilderment, and there was no emotion in the smiling voice.

“I’m not being watched by you every minute and every second. Why, are you going to tell Big Brother again?”

Cheng Fu stared at him with heavy eyes, his sharply angular face was cold and hard. eHDMIj

“Brother Wen will be angry if he knows you brought someone to Wen Mansion. ”

“I didn’t raise a woman and I didn’t raise a pet. Isn’t it okay to find a child to relieve my boredom?”

The second master blinked, and the previous tough posture suddenly disappeared, his eyes were dark and moist when gazing at a person intently, it was like it was full of deep love and affection, and people couldn’t resist this sweet temptation.

And when he deliberately softened his tone like he was joking, it was more like a coquettish nasal voice, the dimples were sweet and soft, and the slightly puckered eyebrows showed a pitiful innocence. MlsU3o

Cheng Fu was obviously taken aback.

The second master tilted his head and smiled at him. He looked beautiful like a bait on a hook, and his voice was soft with an ambiguous undertone.

“If you don’t tell my eldest brother, I won’t tell him you sneak into my room at night to watch me sleep.”

Cheng Fu’s back tensed suddenly, and his breathing became a little messy. dFcD34

His eyelids trembled heavily.

After a moment of silence, Su Yan came in in time, followed by a little boy in old clothes. He and Su Yan were separated by some distance, as if he wasn’t used to being so close to others.

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After entering the room, when he saw the second master leaning on the wooden chair and smiling at him, he seemed to be at a loss.

Su Yan didn’t notice his strangeness, now that she knew that he was the second master’s old acquaintance, she didn’t dare to order him any more, after speaking a few words with the second master in a rush, she reluctantly left. WBlktv

The little boy had been standing by the side and looked at the second master in silence, and the second master had been talking to Su Yan after he glanced at him when he first entered the door. There was a gentle smile on his pale face, and his voice was soft.

The little boy naturally understood what they were talking about, but he did not deny it, he just silently peeped at the second master who had been long admiring, and Cheng Fu who was hostile to him behind the second master.

After Su Yan left, the second master waved to him and said.

“Come here, let me take a closer look at you.” vLSxdw

The second master’s tone was naturally familiar, as if they had known each other for a long time.

The little boy was stunned, and after hesitating for a while, he slowly walked in front of him.

The second master stretched out his hand to touch his head, followed his immature outline very curiously, and muttered softly in his mouth.

“It turns out that you looked like this when you were a child, so cute.” ma7JSK

His hands were smooth and soft, and the little boy stiffened the moment he was touched by him, as if a dangling feather suddenly floated, making his heart look around for fear of not catching it.

The second master looked at him staring straight at him, naturally with red lips slightly curled up, he looked very happy.

“Your name is Yuan Chen, then I will call you Yuan Yuan, go, come home with me.”

What he said was arbitrary, but the strangeness did not disgust the little boy. lQIJzZ

His lips moved a few times, after all, he didn’t refute, he just nodded slightly and said.

“Okay.”

Cheng Fu next to him frowned fiercely.

They drove back to the Wen Mansion by car. Although it was called Wen Mansion, it was indeed the residence of the second master. 8JSqVF

Because he was raised by his elder brother Wenxi since he was a child, and his feelings for Wenxi were as deep as a biological brother’s. Therefore, after Wenxi was sent to the south, the Wenxi Mansion here became the second master’s own.

The second master, who changed his changpao, was wearing casual gray pajamas. He casually scratched his half-wet hair, and ordered Cheng Fu.

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“Throw away the clothes, I won’t go to the theater anymore.”

Cheng Fu responded, and when Jiang Fu’s figure disappeared, he picked up the changpao on the ground and hugged it in his arms, and buried his head and took a deep breath, his straight back bent into a shuddering arc, as if his bones were immersed in the sweet and fragrant scent. Nz96MK

When Yuan Chen opened the door after taking a shower, he saw the tall and thin second master leaning on the door frame and smiling, his young face became more transparent and beautiful after being soaked in water, he had black pupils and red lips, his skin was delicate and pale, and the whole person was very soft and cordial because of his good mood.

“Yuan Yuan, do you know what my name is?”

Yuan Chen looked at him blankly and nodded subconsciously.

“I know, your name is Jiang Fu.” YEWLfS

The second master curled his lips, feeling very bored, but he raised his eyebrows and laughed.

He bent over slightly, stretched out his hand to pinch Yuan Chen’s face, and slightly lowered his voice bewitched.

“In fact, I have another name, which no one has ever called. Do you want to know?”

Looking at the second master who approached suddenly, Yuan Chen’s pupils darkened suddenly, his heart suddenly missed a beat, and he said in a muddled voice. jITi3V

“Yes.”

The second master just touched his chin, smiling openly and slyly.

“If you want to know, you have to work hard on your own. I will tell you when I am pleased.”

After speaking, he turned and left. Yuan Chen subconsciously chased his figure and walked out the door, watching him walk back to the bedroom not far away. 6XZYfG

At the door of the bedroom was Cheng Fu who was always by his side, and said something to him with a calm face, without the slightest respect for his boss as a subordinate.

After the second master spoke a few words to him, he glanced at the startled Yuan Chen indifferently, and entered the room alone and closed the door.

Yuan Chen stared silently at Cheng Fu who was blocked by the door. After the two silently stared at each other for a while, Yuan Chen also closed his door blankly.

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花旦 – huā dàn : role of vivacious young female in Chinese opera

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武生- wǔ shēng: male military role in a Chinese opera

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长袍 -cháng páo/chang pao: (traditional Chinese men’s robe); gown; robe

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  1. translator-san?? blink once if you’ve been kidnapped!! its been half a year since you updated…

  2. Raising Flags?! This man has so much raising power he raises both sun and moon! Back the f up you spooky biatch🤺🤺