"I understand. Band Leader Bao, can you and your troupe bring your gear and come to Haitang Pavilion in Xuyang City early the day after tomorrow?" Su Shi'an said after listening. "I'll pay you two strings of cash a day, with two shows in the morning and two in the afternoon, and three meals included. What do you think, Band Leader Bao?"
Hearing this, Band Leader Bao was so excited he was at a loss for what to do. His voice trembling, he replied, "N-no problem... Thank you, miss..." As he spoke, he started to kneel down to show his gratitude. At a gesture from Su Shi'an, Luo Chu quickly stepped forward to help him up. The other members of the troupe, who had been eavesdropping nearby, saw Band Leader Bao's action and began to crowd around, preparing to kneel as well. However, Wujin was quick-witted and stopped them, telling them there was no need for such formalities.
"Band Leader Bao, our family runs a business too. The day after tomorrow is the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, and Haitang Pavilion will be opening for business. I would appreciate it if you and everyone else could prepare some festive repertoire to perform then. If business goes well, you and the rest of the troupe might even have some extra earnings to look forward to," Su Shi'an added with a smile. She hoped that in this way, she could both help the troupe and bring an extra dose of liveliness and joy to her Haitang Pavilion.
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