This top guy is crazy!

Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan were taken aback by the apprentice's sudden greeting and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Xiao Yuan could only mumble "hmm... ah..." twice, while Xiao Wang tried his best to maintain the "Madam's" smile, but it looked a little stiff.

The apprentice seemed to have expected this and didn't seem to care, continuing, "
"Master, Madam, you've come back just in time! I have something I'd like you to take a look at."

Then, he led the two to the inside of the counter.

Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan looked on curiously, finding it quite novel.

The apprentice pointed to three small packages laid out on the counter:
"These are three new medicinal herbs that arrived this morning. One is the main ingredient of our signature 'Exorcising Evil and Calming the Mind Powder,' another is the key ingredient of 'Digestive and Spleen-Strengthening Pills,' and the third is the guiding ingredient for 'Pregnancy-Preserving Medicine.'"

I'm afraid I'm not skilled enough and might make a mistake. Could you please ask the master and his wife to sort them out?
Please confirm which prescription each of these three herbs should be included in. This will put my mind at ease.

He looked at Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan with earnest eyes and a burning gaze.

"Uh~", Xiao Yuan was completely dumbfounded. Medicinal herbs? Prescription? How could he possibly tell the difference? He looked to his "wife" for help.

Xiao Wang was also in a dilemma. Faced with her boyfriend's gaze, she just wanted to say, "Don't look at me! Why are you looking at me? I'm just cosplaying as the White Snake Lady, not the real White Snake Lady."

This completely touched upon a blind spot in my knowledge.

Clinging to his last shred of hope, Xiao Wang cautiously asked:

Can I check your phone?

The apprentice looked bewildered and shook his head: "Hand...chicken? Madam, you mean...the kind that crows? Or...the kind that lays eggs? What does this medicinal herb have to do with chickens?"

Well, Xiao Wang was greatly disappointed:
I know this is a disguised rejection.

Xiao Yuan said:
"Damn it, we don't know anything about this! How about... we just guess?"

Xiao Wang nodded helplessly.
"I guess I'll just have to guess."

Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan guessed randomly for a moment, then placed the three medicinal herbs on the corresponding three pharmacies. They looked at their apprentice expectantly, and Xiao Wang asked, "Is it correct?"

The apprentice was incredulous; his expression shifted from anticipation to freeze, then to a complex look of near despair. He said:

"Oh dear! My master! My dear wife! You two have completely missorted this prescription. If this is given to the patient, he might faint on the spot. Our century-old Baoantang brand will be ruined right before my eyes!"

The apprentice's passionate accusation left Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan blushing with embarrassment, wishing they could disappear into the ground.

They both looked embarrassed.
The problem is, neither of us are professionals! We're just two imposters!

Seeing Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan's embarrassed expressions, the apprentice put on a sly smile:

"Hehe, boss, madam, don't take it seriously, I was just joking with you both!"

As he spoke, he pulled out two small, exquisite sachets from under the counter.

The sachet is made of indigo blue, and intricate patterns are embroidered on it with gold and silver threads.
One embroidered piece depicts a graceful white snake coiled around a lingzhi mushroom, while the other shows a scholar holding a book.

The pouch was tied tightly with silk thread of the same color, emitting a faint, refreshing herbal fragrance.

"These two little trinkets are a small token of my appreciation. Please accept them, Master and Madam!" The apprentice smiled and handed the brocade pouches to Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan respectively.

Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan's eyes lit up:
There's a prize even if you fail?
Xiao Wang happily accepted the pouch, admiring it as he examined it closely, and asked:
"This is…?"

"This is a 'calming sachet' that I came up with myself. It's filled with common calming herbs. I wear it for fun, just for good luck!"

Although the task of identifying medicinal herbs was a "disastrous failure," getting a sachet is still pretty good! Xiao Yuan asked another question:
"Um, what reward will we get if we answer correctly?"

The apprentice laughed:

"If you and your master can identify the ingredients of these three herbs without any error, you will receive a 'one hundred cash' note! With this note, you can exchange it for better snacks and items in the city."

One hundred coins!
Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan immediately felt a pang of regret, feeling a little disappointed that they hadn't guessed correctly.

They just learned that there are money exchanges at the White Snake Film City, where tourists can exchange money for ingots at a rate of 1rnb = 10 coins. These ingots are accepted in every shop within the White Snake Film City.

This greatly enhances the visitor's immersion, allowing them to feel like they're spending money lavishly.

So, one hundred coins is ten dollars!
After leaving Baoan Hall, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan hung the sachets around their waists.

Xiao Wang couldn't help but jump up and down, the sachet at his waist swaying gently with the movement.

"This White Snake Film City is so much fun! The interactive elements are amazing! Plus, they give out free gifts, and the 30 yuan ticket is such a steal!"

Xiao Yuan stroked his chin and said:
"Indeed, didn't you notice? This guy's acting skills are also very impressive, almost like a professional actor. I feel that Brother Frog has the idea of ​​turning the White Snake Film City into a Chinese version of Disneyland, and it has indeed been quite successful."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Xiao Wang nodded vigorously, unable to resist adding details, "When he saw that we couldn't keep up with the story, he just made it up himself. This interactive design is brilliant."

Next, seeing that it was almost time, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan arrived at the performance venue for the first play—the Peking Opera "The Shocking Change at Dragon Boat Festival" (Realgar Wine)—the Liyuan Stage.

The Liyuan Opera Stage is located in the central area of ​​the film and television city. It is an antique-style opera stage with flying eaves, bracket sets, carved beams and painted rafters.

The vermilion pillars, the painted coffered ceiling, and the high-hanging plaque inscribed with "Prosperous Era of Original Sounds" highlight the solemnity and magnificence of traditional opera.

The Liyuan Opera Stage is divided into two sections. The front row seats on the first floor and the private seats on the second floor have a minimum charge of 100 yuan per table. However, when Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan arrived, the front row seats were already full.

So they could only find seats in the back row.

However, there is an advantage to sitting in the back: it's free.

Moreover, although the seats they chose were a bit far from the stage, the view was still quite open.

Looking around, the audience, dressed in various ancient costumes, chatted in hushed tones, and the air was filled with anticipation. There were even one or two foreign faces, holding up their phones and looking around curiously.

Xiao Yuan scanned the QR code on the table, and the menu offered tea, pastries, snacks, and other items to order.

Xiao Yuan immediately felt that this was too elegant!

He was putting on an act, drinking tea, watching plays, and experiencing the traditional culture of Tianxia.

He and his girlfriend discussed it and ordered a pot of Longjing tea, a peach blossom pastry, and a premium Xu Xian cake, spending a total of 50 yuan.

Before long, waiters dressed in ancient costumes brought up the tea and pastries.

then,--

"clang--!"

With a clear, melodious tap of the clapper, the antique-style lanterns on both sides of the stage lit up one after another.

With resounding gongs and drums, the grand opera begins! (End of Chapter)