Chapter 412 Customized at Luge
Still immersed in the dramatic scene just now, Lu Ming was still muttering with Mu Yushu about what would happen to these people after they were captured, when suddenly there was a sound of a gong.
"Dear guests, the shadow puppet show will begin immediately!"
The boy who called out took the ring and knocked it three times, then bowed deeply to the guests.
The scene immediately became quiet, and a few more boys pulled out a large piece of gray cloth from the wooden planks that had been set up, and supported it on a pole and pulled it back.
Mu Yushu watched curiously as the gray cloth was draped over his head, all the way to the back, covering everyone watching the show.
The cloth on the top of the head is not airtight, it only covers the top of the head, and the cloth is high, so it does not feel oppressive. The guests only feel it is novel, but they are not afraid of panic.
After it was all unfolded and the fabric was straightened, I discovered that there were still some small holes. The shapes of the small holes were different, including those for small animals, some for flowers, and some that I couldn't tell what they were, like the outline of a shadow puppet.
When light shines through these small holes, it will also form hole-shaped light and shadow on the ground and tabletop.
This hand alone has amused the children. They all stretched out their hands to block the light and shadow to see the shape of the light and shadow formed on their hands.
It was too bright today, so I was afraid of affecting the effect of the shadow puppet show, so I pulled a cloth to cover it.
For fear of scaring the children, this shadow puppet troupe has been studying it for a long time.
The manager was very proud when he heard the children's cries of surprise behind the stage.
"Children, it's time to wait. It's almost time to get ready."
There was a sound, the cloth was pulled, and the atmosphere was already up.
The guests were immersed in the shadow puppet performance at the back.
Because it was for the children to watch, the shadow puppet show was Nezha Caohai.
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They watched with great interest. After a short break, the tea boy put hot tea on each table. When the kettle was cold, he replaced it with freshly boiled hot water.
The hot water kettle here is also very particular. The freshly boiled kettle is piping hot and is placed in a wooden mold to avoid scalding children.
There is just enough space to put down the kettle. If guests want to refill their own tea, they can only lift the handle wrapped with cloth from above. This way, even if children want to get it, adults will not notice it while watching the shadow puppet show.
Children have been thought of in every aspect, so it’s no wonder that it has gained a reputation in just three days.
There were three performances in a row, which lasted just one morning.
After three more bangs, the guests came back to their senses from the shadow puppet show just now.
Although it is for children and the plot is relatively childish, the new plays in the last two shows have not been heard elsewhere.
Lu Ming looks familiar, like a fairy tale, mixed together, quite interesting.
Another boy put away the gray cloth with a bamboo pole, and the cloth on his head disappeared. Lu Ming squinted his eyes slightly, which was a little dazzling, and his eyes had not yet adapted to the sunlight.
The guests left slowly, and the steward saw them off one by one at the door. There was a small fence at the door, which was closed during the shadow puppet show to prevent children from sneaking away while the adults were not paying attention.
At this moment, the steward is standing at the fence, checking a small box, chatting with the guests and asking if they have any suggestions.
When I saw a child, I took a palm-sized doll from the box beside me and made it like the shadow puppet characters in the three scenes. It was filled with cotton.
They also give small gifts. The children are happy to receive the gifts, and the adults are also happy, and they are not stingy in praising them.
Lu Ming was also teased
Oops, but the other children were all chosen randomly. She and Yushu were the shopkeepers and moved the boxes in front of them and let them choose.
Lu Ming chose a little Nezha, and Mu Yushu chose a snow doll from the second scene.
Zhao Laosan looked at the pile of dolls that looked familiar and felt that he had seen them somewhere.
Seeing Zhao Laosan staring at him, the manager enthusiastically asked Zhao Laosan to choose one.
"I'm not a child anymore, I'm so sorry."
Zhao Laosan laughed and refused.
"Boss, did you make this doll at home?"
The manager held the box and shook it, "I don't have this kind of craftsmanship." He smiled and his glasses narrowed to a slit, "This is custom-made in Lailu Pavilion."
"You adults don't know how to come to Lu Pavilion, right? The dolls and ornaments here are particularly beautiful."
"It's a pity that it's only in a small county. If it were opened in the capital, it could compete with Zhenbao Pavilion for business!"
Mu Yushu chuckled, feeling that this evaluation was exaggerated. The porcelain and ornaments in Zhenbao Pavilion were all exquisite.
But the doll in her hand is really cute. If Luge opened in the capital, she would definitely buy it.
"Huh? Come to Luge?"
Just as he was thinking about it, Mu Yushu suddenly felt that the name of the store was very familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.
Zhao Laosan raised his eyebrows. Sure enough, he came to Luge. He had seen his second brother bring back a few for him to see. He said they were custom-made by the shadow puppet troupe. They looked interesting and wanted to develop similar ones.
On the way back, Mu Yushu was still thinking about where he had seen it.
"Ah! I remember!"
"Come to Luge!"
Mu Yushu grabbed Lu Ming's shoulders and said excitedly: "Is this the shop opened by Uncle Zhao?"
Lu Ming chuckled and said, "Why did you just remember?"
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Yushi covered her head and widened her eyes.
There are many small ornaments on the shelves in the Zhao family's study, and there are also some dolls placed in each person's room.
Mu Yushu liked it very much. Many of them were things she had never seen before. After asking about them, she found out that they were dolls sold in Zhao's store.
Unfortunately, the time was short, and I was picked up before going to the county. I only remembered that the name of the store was Lailu Ge.
The name is easy to remember. Uncle Zhao chose it after Lu Ming.
"Huh? Is Lailu Pavilion your store?"
Mu Yuansong didn't know about this yet, so he asked Zhao Laosan curiously.
"Yes, my second brother runs it. He sells dolls, wood carvings and the like."
"In Jiangcheng County, business is pretty good."
Not bad, even modest. The reputation of Lailu Pavilion has spread in Lin'an City, and many of them come specifically to buy from Lin'an City.
After accepting custom-made products, business has become better. For example, the shadow puppet troupe can make several batches at a time. If they are made-to-order, the price will definitely be higher.
The majority of the family's income now comes from Luge.
"It's really pretty."
Mu Yuansong also praised, "There are very few doll styles in the capital, they are all little tigers and the like."
"It's quite novel to make it look like a shadow puppet."
Naturally, the dolls given to the children cannot exactly follow the shapes in the shadow puppet show. After some improvements, they look cuter and retain the characteristics of the shadow puppet show. A large sum of money was paid for the design.
"When will your store be brought to the capital?"
Mu Yuansong asked suddenly, his tone was very determined, as if he knew that the Zhao family would definitely settle in the capital.
Zhao Laosan smiled and said: "Not sure yet."
"When the list is released, my eldest brother and I can be on the list and stay in the capital.
Move the shop from home. "
When Mu Yushu heard this, he immediately hugged Lu Ming tightly.
"Even if you don't pass the exam this time, you can still stay in the capital."
She couldn't bear to let Lu Ming and Cha'er go. The other brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts of the Zhao family were also very good. They were here, so don't leave.
Mu Yuansong gently knocked on the little girl's head.
"Don't talk nonsense, your Uncle Zhao and Uncle Zhao will definitely be on the list this time."
Mu Yushu was so happy that she didn't care about her elder brother knocking her on the head and nodded happily.