A Debut Performance

"Yes, who is this old man, anyway?"

"Even though he's old, this aura is impossible to hide."

"Such a bearing, profound cultural depth, and that outstanding, peerless demeanor!"

"He definitely can't be someone of simple status!"

Just then.

Qiao Xiang adjusted his opera costume, a surge of energy rising in his brows, and said with a powerful, seasoned voice:

"The troupe leader of Yun Chun Tang Theater, Qiao Xiang!"

As his voice fell.

The expression on his son's face changed. His father was actually using his old identity?

Following the fall of that voice, countless people's memories flashed with lightning and thunder!

The history of Yun Chun Tang and Qiao Xiang in their memories was also quietly revealed!

Dozens of years ago, Jinshi City did indeed have a theater called Yun Chun Tang. That theater was incredibly popular back then. Every performance drew huge crowds, and packed houses were the norm. Unfortunately, the fires of the Kou Country's invasion soon spread. The people suffered, soldiers died in waves. Because Yun Chun Tang was famous, these Kou Country soldiers surrounded the entire theater.

The troupe leader at the time was demanded by the Kou Country soldiers to sing Peking Opera for them. If he refused, it would be a death sentence!

Facing the sharp, cold bayonets and firearms of the Kou Country soldiers, the troupe leader refused without even a frown!

Those Kou Country soldiers, enraged, stabbed him wildly with their cold, gleaming bayonets. The insane Kou Country soldiers stabbed him more than thirty times, turning his body into a bloody mess. Yet, the troupe leader didn't cry out even as he died. His crimson blood stained the entire stage, and he died tragically on the spot without a single sound!

Yun Chun Tang began to decline from that point on. Under the persecution of the Kou Country people, no one dared to claim the title of troupe leader, and everyone lived in fear.

Among the troupe leader's disciples, this old man named Qiao Xiang resolutely shouldered the banner of the troupe leader for the theater at that time!

This was undoubtedly going against the Kou Country soldiers!

Soon, He was repeatedly arrested and imprisoned by the Kou Country soldiers, subjected to various forms of persecution and torture, and pressured to yield!

But he gritted his teeth and persevered!

He endured all sorts of humiliation and abuse!

At only sixteen or seventeen years old, he upheld his master's will and the backbone of the Dragon Country people!

Furthermore, he safeguarded the spirit of opera passed down through generations of ancestors!

Later, as the Kou Country was about to retreat, Qiao Xiang was once again taken to prison.

From then on, no one had any news of him, and Yun Chun Tang disbanded as a result.

Who would have thought that this old man today was actually the troupe leader of Yun Chun Tang Theater who upheld his integrity, Qiao Xiang?!

The three Kou Country people standing before him seemed to have heard of Qiao Xiang's identity. Their gazes towards Qiao Xiang were now filled with immense complexity!

In the live broadcast, many people from Jinshi City had heard of Qiao Xiang's story.

For a moment, they were deeply moved:

"It's him! He's back?"

"Qiao Xiang, I've heard of him! I didn't expect him to still be alive after going through all that!"

"What are the big shots talking about? I don't understand, can someone explain? Is this old man very powerful?"

"Curious, who exactly is this person? Please tell me!"

That era was a dark period for the Dragon Country, filled with scars and sorrow.

Many places had their own tragic stories, and Qiao Xiang's story was one of the more well-known events in Jinshi City.

So, soon, locals began to share the story.

Slowly narrating the events of that year!

"The entire Jinshi City thought he had died at the hands of the enemy. Who would have thought he was still alive!"

"Tears are welling up!"

"Our generation has witnessed the rejuvenation of the Dragon Country but never experienced that period of decline! This Qiao Xiang accompanied the Dragon Country through a dark period of rise and fall! With his actions, he proved the spirit of cultural inheritance of the national quintessence!"

"He guarded his opera spirit! Even more so, he guarded the backbone of us Dragon Country people!"

"Elder Qiao has returned!"

"I found out, this teahouse is the former site of Yun Chun Tang! He's been here all along!!"

The barrage of comments made countless viewers' scalps tingle.

Shocking!

"A person like this is most qualified to stand here and tell us what Peking Opera is, what national quintessence culture is!"

"Aren't the prosperous times we enjoy today precisely what countless ancestors like Elder Qiao exchanged for their lives and integrity?"

"Tears welling up, this desolate teahouse actually has such a story?"

Just then, The three short men said coldly:

"We've decided to tear down this teahouse. This deserted, run-down teahouse, this former dilapidated opera house, being invested in by our Kou Country is your good fortune, and a show of face for your Long Country! With just you alone, we'll see how you can stop us!"

"The decline and fall of your Peking Opera in Dragon Country is an inevitable trend!"

Their tone was filled with threats and a touch of disdain!

"Our Peking Opera will never die! Dragon Country's five-thousand-year history is passed down through backbone and spirit! As long as we have that, our Peking Opera will always have stories to tell!" Qiao Xiang said calmly, his eyes filled with a touch of sorrow.

"What good are five thousand years of history, what good is cultural heritage, if no one listens? How can your Peking Opera continue?" The short man chuckled dismissively.

At this moment, A voice suddenly came from the surroundings:

"Who says no one listens!? I'm here to listen!"

"Not only me, I want my children to listen too!" A woman, holding her child, said with a determined expression in the crowd!

"Well said! Count me in, I'll listen too!" A man standing by his car quickly said loudly!

Support Old Qiao, support Peking Opera culture! I came specifically to listen after seeing the livestream!!

"Let me be your audience! Old Qiao!"

"I'll listen too!"

This voice seemed to trigger a chain reaction, and voices from all around began to ring out! Everyone shouted excitedly!

Back then, the old gentleman defended the nation's backbone; today, everyone will accompany the old gentleman in defending this opera's soul!

The short men from the Kou Country were stunned by this scene. The light in these people's eyes made him feel disbelief and strangeness!

He then let out another cold laugh:

"Heh, with your body? Going on stage to sing opera!?"

This sentence was like a basin of cold water doused on everyone's enthusiasm! Yes, the old gentleman was old and frail now. Could he still go on stage?

"I..." Qiao Sheng, standing beside Qiao Xiang, couldn't help himself and prepared to sing in his father's stead. Just as he was about to step forward, Qiao Xiang stopped him with a hand.

Then, He carefully adjusted his opera costume and said resolutely to the crowd:

"Today, I will take the stage once more to sing!"

As his voice fell, the entire commercial center of Jinyang Street in Jinshi City was instantly ignited!

"Well done! Go, Old Qiao!"

"Old Qiao, we couldn't be by your side back then, but now, we are with you!"

Everyone's shouts instantly resounded, countless voices rising and falling, all supporting the hunched old man in opera costume in front of the teahouse!

Thank you all for your support!

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