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The entire song and dance troupe has five carriages and one truck, plus those performance props, which is almost the entire industry of the song and dance troupe.

Except for Avril Lavigne, the head of the troupe, Liu Xu has already died. In fact, Kong Ya, who does not exist, is mainly responsible for arranging the large and small affairs of the troupe. The cost of the venue.

However, this kind of rented venue performance is generally only held in big cities. If it goes to a small place, the troupe will make a simple and simple performance booth.

In contrast, although the venue rental fees in big cities are high, there are many aristocrats there, and there are many people who can afford to watch performances, and the troupe’s income will also increase than usual. City performances have always been their favorite.

It's a pity that many high-end venues do not allow small song and dance troupes to enter, which makes Avril Lavigne often rely on some scattered performances to maintain expenses.

Therefore, whenever they go to a place, they will immediately set up a stage to prepare for the performance, while Avril Lavigne and Danguan go to run business and attract guests.

The former is really running around for the troupe, but what the latter is doing is unknown, anyway, he has never won any business.

When Avril came back, she had finished distributing the leaflets and brought a few locals to repair the car roof. After negotiating for a long time with the locals, she finally settled with one gold coin plus eighty silver coins.

As soon as she came back, she yelled, "Oh, is that little boy still there? That's good, tell me what job you've got for him? Don't try to fool me, I know you can't walk when you see a pretty boy. Dan Guan, you answer me."

Danguan, who works as a foreign affairs officer and driver, replied: "I saw him cooking, doing some transport work, and flirting with Amri."

"Amuli!" Avril screamed.

Amli threw a towel at Danguan's face angrily, and shouted, "Danguan you bastard, I didn't expect a fool like you to tell tales behind your back."

Dan Guan Mo. Touched his head and smiled silly: "Mom said that a stupid person is not the same as a good person."

Looking at the ridiculous scene in front of him, Liu Xu felt only amused.

He originally decided to give the troupe a sum of money and then leave, but now he decided to stay for a while.

After the frolic, Avril asked Amri: "My baby Amri, what shall we eat today?"

Amli replied weakly: "Stir-fried wild green vegetables, big-eared pine nuts, oh, and some tomato sauce and Romani soup left over from lunch."

"That sounds really off-putting."

"It's winter now, and we don't have much money." Amri replied helplessly.

Avril clenched her fists: "Okay, just eat these. Let everyone eat quickly and make money... I hope there will be more guests today."

Looking at the current predicament of the song and dance troupe, Liu Xu finally couldn't help but said: "Avril, in fact, even in winter, there are many rich raw materials that can be processed into food, and it doesn't cost money."

Liu Xu's words not only made Avril stunned, but also the other girls looked at Liu Xu together.

"You should call me Captain Avril!" Avril glanced at Liu Xu to confirm that he was not joking, and asked doubtfully, "Are you sure we can find other food?"

"Dangerous species?"

"..."

"Ahem, I noticed that there are some wild mushrooms growing on the outskirts of this village. Even in winter, they still grow well, and they are in patches, easy to pick."

"But mushrooms are poisonous, you can't eat them!"

"Yes, but not every type of mushroom is poisonous, and most importantly, mushroom toxins are not impossible to remove, in fact it is not difficult."

"You mean you can remove the poison from those mushrooms?" Avril Lavigne's eyes widened in surprise, she couldn't imagine that this little boy could do this.

Liu Xu nodded: "Yes, I have seen that kind of mushroom. I am absolutely sure that you can enjoy its deliciousness without worrying about poisoning."

"How can I trust you? I think you probably want to poison us all and run away by yourself." Avril cried.

Liu Xu said helplessly: "You don't have to believe me, but I just want to help you, and make up for the loss I caused you. Don't forget that I also eat those mushrooms."

Avril folded her arms and looked at Liu Xu for a long time before she said, "No one here knows how to make mushrooms."

"I will." Liu Xu said with a smile: "And I am confident that I will do well."

"Are you good at cooking?"

"You can try my cooking first."

Amli brought a pot of green vegetables made by Liu Xu to Avril Lavigne.

Avril picked up one with her slender fingers and tasted it, her eyes widened, and then she shouted: "It's quite well done, oh, Liu Xu, you are an excellent cook!"

Amri also smiled and said, "I think he can try."

"Okay then, let him eat first when it's done." Avril nodded in agreement.

That night, members of the song and dance troupe enjoyed a mushroom feast made for them by Liu Xu himself.

Although at the beginning everyone was cautious and no one dared to say anything, but when they saw Liu Xu ate and had nothing to do, they finally let go of their scruples.

They were quickly intoxicated by the delicious taste of the mushrooms.

This night became the best food the song and dance troupe has ever enjoyed since its establishment. In Avril Lavigne's words: "Even the nobles will never be able to eat so many and delicious foods. We have become the happiest people in the world." people."

Her request is really not high.

She finally looked at Liu Xu differently.

At that time, Liu Xu said to Avril Lavigne: "After I enter the city, I will sell the few things I carry on my body, and then return the money owed to you. As for now, I don't mind helping you with what I can do." To express my apology, for example, I will cook from today. Just treat it as... car money and interest!"

Avril Lavigne agreed without hesitation.

For the sake of the food, she sincerely hoped that Liu Xu would not pay any money, and she didn't think that the few rags in Liu Xu's hands could be sold for a good price.

Chapter 503 Good Night, Happy Memories

After dinner, the song and dance troupe will start to perform.

The girls of the Sabatini Troupe all have good voices, and what they are best at is using their wide range of voices to sing amazing arias.

They wore gorgeous court costumes, walked gracefully, and stretched their singing voices to their heart's content.

I have to say that the performance of the Sabatini Troupe was quite good, and Natalia showed off her style on the stage in a gorgeous court gown.

"Is it a musical?" Liu Xu thought to himself.

She used to play throwing knives, but now she has switched to opera performances, but Natalia's singing voice is very beautiful, just like a nightingale singing.

Are killers versatile?

"How are my girls?" Avril stood beside Liu Xu with her arms folded, and asked him in a very proud tone.

It seemed that she hoped to get the kind words she expected from Liu Xu.

But isn't there a saying that says this?

Base your happiness on the suffering of others.

Liu Xu thought for a while, and then said: "Avril, I must admit that you have a group of very outstanding girls. They are not only beautiful, but also have a good singing voice, and their acting skills are also quite good. I feel like seeing a group of angels on stage. Sing and dance."

"But..." Changing the topic, Liu Xu roughly told the story of "Hamlet", touching story, beautiful dialogue, moving music...

"What's the matter with you?" After Liu Xu finished speaking, he noticed that Avril Lavigne's expression was a little stiff. Was the blow too big?

Avril suddenly hugged Liu Xu and shouted: "You are amazing, Liu Xu, I have decided, I want to reduce your debt! Just reduce... a gold coin!"

Liu Xu was speechless.

That night, Avril took the script of "Hamlet" written by Liu Xu to her and shouted excitedly: "We are going to get rich! We are going to Fragrant Leaf City, to use the Lanya Grand Theater, to become the best in the entire empire." Song and dance troupe! I want everyone to fall under my Avril Lavigne!"

Natalia shook her head regretfully, and said to her partner, "She's dreaming again."

"It's hopeless." Amri also had a headache.

The performance is over, and the members of the song and dance troupe are ready to rest.

But Liu Xu didn't feel sleepy at all, he could hear the crackling of dry firewood outside and the girls' conversations in his ears.

"That Liu Xu, I guess he must have served some nobleman."

"why?"

"Only in a noble's home can one have the opportunity to learn such a fine craft."

"You are right. I guess he must be a servant of a certain nobleman, and then sneaked out. Only nobles would study how to turn poisonous things into delicious food."

"Oh, he can only ask himself that."

"Anyway, he's a smart, cute, pretty, and very capable boy. Don't you notice? He's very polite, and he has a much bigger bearing than most grown-ups. The captain blackmailed him, and he But he was not angry at all, and worked hard, even helping the head of the team to come up with ideas and write scripts."

"Yes, he is indeed an excellent boy."

"The point is he's a really good-looking guy."

"He's so capable, maybe we should keep him a little longer."

"I don't think he will be willing. Avril is so stingy, I guess he will never be willing to stay. I mean, if he can really sell his medicine for money after arriving in Fragrant Leaf City."

"Maybe we can make him owe us a little more money."

"How to do it?"

"How about seducing him? Then take the opportunity to blackmail him, threaten him, and force him to stay."

"Wow, that's a great idea."

"Then who is going?"

"I go……"

"I go……"

"Oh, are we being too active, this is not ladylike at all..."

Liu Xu's face twitched slightly. Although the entire Sabatini troupe was full of young and beautiful girls, only Avril, Natalia and Amri could catch Liu Xu's eyes.

Early the next morning, the song and dance troupe continued to set off towards Fragrant Leaf City.

The road to Fragrant Leaf City has been rushing for more than ten days. The road blocked by heavy snow is not easy to walk. In addition, there are lines to be memorized on the way and rehearsals during breaks, so there is always very little time to hurry.

On No. 14 days, they finally arrived at Fragrant Leaf City.

As expected by Liu Xu, the performance was an unprecedented sensation.

The Sabatini circus made a fortune.

Back in his room, Liu Xu began to pack his things.

It's time to leave.

"Liu Xu." The sweet voices of Natalia and Amri sounded from outside.