Start telling crosstalk from Tingyunxuan

On the first weekend after National Day, Yang Yunsheng performed crosstalk for everyone in Beijing.

Well, he still prefers the atmosphere of performing on stage, where everyone is friendly and cheerful.

The audience at Tingyunxuan, having learned in advance from the official website that Yang Yunsheng was returning to perform, had naturally already sold out their tickets.

It's been almost two months since we've seen Yang Yunsheng perform crosstalk.

They just wanted to know what kind of performance Yang Yunsheng was going to put on today.

Is it still the same old mess?

Yang Yunsheng and Yan Hexiang were also backstage rehearsing their scripts.

Yan Hexiang was both amused and exasperated when he saw Yang Yunsheng's notebook.

"Are you trying to fool the audience with this script?"

Yang Yunsheng was furious. What did he mean by fooling the audience?
Although it sounds like it's all about being cheeky and cute.

But right now, isn't Yue doing incredibly well at Deyun Club using this same method?
So sometimes, it's not about what you think, but what the audience thinks.

The audience are the ones who bought the tickets; whether it's good or not, you can tell by their applause.

Because Yang Yunsheng was performing the first show, he set an example for the other crosstalk performers at Tingyunxuan and also brought a cheerful atmosphere to the entire theater.

With the host's encouragement and the audience's applause, the event was a great success.

Yang Yunsheng lifted his long gown, put on a pair of old Beijing cloth shoes, and stood on the stage with Yan Hexiang.

Behind it, the four large characters "Dan Gan De Yun" (单干德芸) are still displayed.

Yang Yunsheng cleared his throat and got straight to the point.

"Let me first introduce myself. My name is Yang Yunsheng, a crosstalk performer belonging to the Dijing Tingyunxuan Troupe. I'm just a humble beginner in the crosstalk world. Standing next to me is my partner, the famous crosstalk performer, Mr. Yan Hexiang."

Yan Hexiang waved his hand, somewhat embarrassed, and replied, "No, and I'm not very famous!"

The audience let out a long sigh, indicating that you were being overly modest.

Being overly modest is just being hypocritical!
Everyone knows you, Yang Yunsheng, you're thriving in every aspect of life now!

Ignoring the audience's murmurs, Yang Yunsheng continued, "Standing on this stage, I feel both honored and nervous. After all, do you all know what a crosstalk performer is competing for on this stage?"

While the audience was curious, Yan Hexiang stood aside and gave the answer in a casual manner.

"It's culture!"

At the moment Yan Hexiang was talking about culture, Yang Yunsheng also offered his own insights.

"No, culture is only one aspect; the most important thing is lifespan!"

The audience suddenly burst into laughter. Why were these two people giving different introductions on stage?
Yan Hexiang retorted irritably, "How could it be lifespan? It's clearly culture!"

Yang Yunsheng explained, "Teacher Yan, you don't understand! For crosstalk performers, culture is only one part; lifespan is eternal."

Yan Hexiang was puzzled and asked in confusion, "What's going on?"

Yang Yunsheng replied, "Take Teacher Yan for example. We were performing a crosstalk routine on stage, and suddenly you died. Given our relationship, do you think I would be able to inherit your property and your wife?"

The audience was amused again. Goodness, they were hoping that Yan Hexiang would die so they could inherit his fortune.

Inheriting property is one thing, but wanting to inherit Yan Hexiang's wife is another. Does he want to open the door and say, "I am Yan Hexiang, sister-in-law"?
The key point is that Yan Hexiang's parents, well, he is indeed their only son.

Yan Hexiang kicked Yang Yunsheng and said, "What are you thinking! I'm only in my thirties, I'm not going to die. Besides, I still have family, when is it your turn to inherit?"

Yang Yunsheng was displeased and pretended to be aggrieved.

“Teacher Yan, I don’t like hearing that. I’ve taken the blame for you, been wounded, and even when all your friends left, I, Yang Yunsheng, would still stand by you, Yan Hexiang.” The audience didn’t quite understand the joke, but they did find Yang Yunsheng’s words very fluent.

Actually, Yan Hexiang didn't quite understand the joke either, but he found it quite funny.

However, Yan Hexiang still said, "Get out of here. I'm such a kind person, I have many friends, who would leave me!"

Yang Yunsheng sighed and said to Yan Hexiang, "Teacher Yan, are you afraid that I will treat your son and daughter-in-law badly in the future because you don't want me to inherit your property? But your son, Yan Dabao, is not necessarily your biological son! I heard from under your bed that he also calls Old Cao next door 'Dad'!"

These words ignited the entire audience.

I think I've heard some juicy gossip?

No, a bombshell has already dropped!

No wonder the manager of Tingyunxuan is Yan Hexiang, not someone else. So that's why there's this connection!

Although Tingyunxuan isn't exactly full of talented people, it's still a shame that Yan Hexiang was chosen as the manager!
The reason I'll be promoted to vice president in the future is actually this.

I understand now.

This world is truly lawless.

Upon hearing this, Yan Hexiang was furious.

Cao Yunjin, backstage, subtly touched his nose. He never expected that he would be caught up in such a huge scandal when he just wanted to see if Yang Yunsheng had made any progress recently.

Of course, Yan Hexiang doesn't have a wife, so everyone knows that Yang Yunsheng was just joking.

As for Yan Dabao, he was just joking.

They didn't even have a wife, but they had a child first.

Hmm, that makes sense.

I have a child, yes.

Is it possible that a certain superstar is already planning to copy Yan Hexiang's life here?

Yan Hexiang took a deep breath and said, "My family's property doesn't belong to me alone, so you can't inherit it!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yunsheng added another comment.

"Teacher Yan, I've taken the blame for you, been wounded by you, and even when your friends and even your wife left you, I still stood by you, Yan Hexiang!"

Saying this again carries a different meaning.

Anyway, the audience below the stage had already clapped their hands until they were red, and some even had wrinkles on their faces from laughing.

People in the capital were used to traditional crosstalk, so they were drawn to Yang Yunsheng's nonsensical style.

Every single word hits right in the gut.

Yan Hexiang cursed, "Go to hell! Whose wife is exposed!"

Yang Yunsheng clicked his tongue twice, indicating, "You're in such a hurry? Let me give you an example!"

Yan Hexiang felt he couldn't keep up with Yang Yunsheng's nonsensical jokes, so he quickly wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said earnestly, "Let me put it this way, if I really pass away one day, it won't be you who inherits my property. I have a wife and children, and I have parents, how could it be your turn? Besides, let's not talk about this nonsense. Crosstalk actors should focus on culture on stage."

Yang Yunsheng suddenly chuckled, a laugh that left everyone present completely baffled.

Why do you sound so sarcastic when you talk about culture?

Do you find it ridiculous that Yan Hexiang said crosstalk performers should be cultured?

Yan Hexin couldn't help but ask, "What, are you laughing at me for being uncultured?" (End of Chapter)