Fangzheng smiled. "It's nothing. Two-people Rotation is like a sparrow before winter. Do you want to be a sparrow that has left its home? Or do you want to be a sparrow that protects its home, giving life to people in the cold winter? "
"This … Venerable One, I'm just a boor. I don't understand. I also wish to protect the heritage, but I can't, "said Fifth Zhao.
Fifth Zhao's wife looked at Fangzheng in puzzlement. She shook her head. "Venerable One, although not everyone can say nice things, it's easier said than done. But it's easier said than done. We also want to become better, but the market is like this now. What can we do? "
Fangzheng smiled. "The ancestors of Two-people Rotation incorporated the strengths of many traditional operas, resulting in the former glory of Two-people Rotation. Now, is Two-people Rotation only able to absorb the dregs to prolong its feeble existence? This Penniless Monk has recently taken a liking to crosstalk. In the early years, crosstalk entered a new low. Many people said that they wanted to change. There were even people who learned Two-people Rotation and added dirty jokes. Although they earned money, they spoiled the entire industry and were chased out. They did not recognize their masters, nor did they share the same trade. But in recent years, crosstalk has become popular again. Do you know why? "
"I know. A few teachers have taken the lead and are doing a new version of crosstalk," said Fifth Zhao immediately.
Fangzheng nodded. "That's right. A new version of crosstalk abandons the old jokes. They are doing jokes that are close to modern life. Some foreign things are even mixed in. Two-people Rotation has not absorbed anything good from the outside in a long time, right? "
Fifth Zhao's eyes turned brighter.
Fangzheng looked up into the sky. "The reason why Buddhism can exist for so long and prosper is because of the blending of all rivers into the sea. If there are no boundaries in the heart, there are no boundaries in the world. Absorbing everything, extracting the essence and discarding the dregs is the foundation of its everlasting existence. Two-people Rotation should definitely not be like what you present it to be. "
With that said, Fangzheng got up and slowly left. At the same time, he said, "This Penniless Monk is not a Two-people Rotation actor. This Penniless Monk does not know where Two-people Rotation should go. This Penniless Monk is only talking about things that This Penniless Monk knows. Patrons, you are famous figures in Two-people Rotation. You have your own influence. Both of you understand Two-people Rotation better than This Penniless Monk and understand the audience better. If the two of you feel that what This Penniless Monk says makes sense, then listen. If you feel that it doesn't make sense, then just treat it as a casual chat today. "
Fangzheng was not being humble. It was because he really did not know much about the inner workings of the Duo Revolution. However, different paths led to the same goal. Fangzheng believed that the principle would not change. Since ancient times, evil had never prevailed over righteousness. There had never been a case of righteousness being unable to resist evil!
After Fangzheng left, Fifth Zhao and his wife fell into deep thought.
After a while, Fifth Zhao's wife said, "Fifth Zhao, I think we can give it a try."
Zhao Wu said, "If we don't live in the midst of change, then we die in the midst of change. I don't want to do this kind of cursing business anymore. At worst, I'll just go to the construction site and carry bricks! "
"Pfft! Moving bricks? Farming is more like it. We still have a few plots of land at home," Zhao Wu's wife said.
Fifth Zhao immediately laughed and said, "I'm good at farming."
"Forget it …" Zhao Wu's wife rolled her eyes at him.
Fifth Zhao said, "Dear, if I were to really become a farmer, would you still be with me?"
"Mom's here. Don't speak nonsense. But there's one thing I'm sure of. If you don't curse every day and tell dirty jokes, Mom will definitely be very happy. Even if it's just farming, Mom should be able to hold her head high and brag to King Yama. My son is a farmer, and he can support a large group of people! "
Fifth Zhao laughed as well. "That's right. My mom is such a person. If not, I wouldn't have to kowtow to her every time I perform. She's a stubborn person. Back when I dropped out of school to learn the Duo Revolution, she was quite angry. If I don't produce some results, I really won't have the face to see her. "
"Alright, let's not talk about such sour and numb matters. What do you want to perform in the next scene? "asked Zhao Wu's wife.
"Next scene? I'll perform Romance of the Western Wing! After I'm done, I'll return home. I'll be thinking of new jokes. In the future, I'll learn from whichever school becomes popular! Crosstalk doesn't have to be dirty, but it amuses people and fills the stage daily. Skits can convey positive energy and attract countless audiences. We are good at everything, so why can't we? "asked Fifth Zhao.
"I think we should pay a visit to those old seniors. They have been thinking of new things all this time, but they have already retired, so it's not good for them to perform. We can try making a fortune. Besides, if they are willing to take the lead, with their influence, we can work together. It'll be better than us being weak and being weak, "said Zhao Wu's wife.
Fifth Zhao's eyes lit up as he immediately laughed.
Fangzheng did not watch the remaining performances. He did not know if Fifth Zhao and his wife could steel their hearts to take a path that did not have much light but left him feeling at ease. Fangzheng always believed that he had divine powers, but he was ultimately not a god. There were certain things that he could not use his divine powers to bully others or forcefully twist the thoughts of others. Doing so was not good, but evil! What he needed to do was to do it. As for the outcome, it was up to fate.
However, a year later, Fangzheng was surprised to discover that Two-people Rotation had begun to enter television stations. They appeared on various satellite channel talent shows. They no longer cursed or used dirty jokes. Instead, they fused crosstalk, skits, talk shows, and other things. Together with their unique skills, Two-people Rotation became popular once again. Fangzheng even saw Fifth Zhao. However, Fifth Zhao was already a popular person in the province.
When Fangzheng saw this, he felt a little smug. However, he realized that the divine powers of mortals were sometimes better than the divine powers of Buddhas. By sticking together and changing, there was nothing that could not be changed. There was nothing that could not be done.
Of course, Fangzheng did not think too much about it now. He was now …
"Master, what the hell is this!?" Red Boy lampooned. "I want to curse! Seriously, we demons are already shameless enough. Why is Two-people Rotation even more shameless than us demons? "
"How embarrassing …" Squirrel covered his face. If not for his fur, he would probably have turned into a red-skinned squirrel.
Monkey pressed his palms together. "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form."
When the time came, Lone Wolf would look carefree as he flicked his tail and ran around happily.
"Jingfa, why didn't you say a word or two?" asked Fangzheng out of curiosity.
"Say what? My ears kept buzzing when they were shouting behind me. I didn't hear a thing, "Lone Wolf turned his head and said matter-of-factly.
Fangzheng: "…"
"Master, it's not that I'm bragging, but if such a program were to be brought to our mountain, I would definitely burn it down if it were me in the past," said Red Boy.
Fangzheng said with a wry smile, "Look at you. You only see darkness when there's light, but do you see light?"
Red Boy thought for a moment and shook his head. "There's no light. It's all dregs."
Fangzheng sighed. "There are two ways a person can live in this world. One is to survive, and the other is to live. To survive, one has to use any means necessary. Everything is for the sake of living, even if it's not glamorous. To live without worries, one has to live for one's dreams and work hard to complete one's life goals. One has to add to one's life, painting all sorts of beautiful colors. However, not everyone has the ability to choose life. Some people are very hardworking, but due to various reasons, they spend their entire lives working hard to live. You can't deny their hard work or their seriousness. As long as they don't break the law, they are a group of people worthy of respect.
When you see Two-people Rotation, they are laughing and scolding on stage, but do you know the wailing offstage? When you see them saying dirty jokes, do you know that they do not wish to say such things in their hearts? What they need is not blame, but a way to resolve the problem. Blaming is always easier than helping. Therefore, most people choose to blame.
As long as it's not a crime or something that crosses the bottom line of morality, as long as the person doesn't pursue an evil life from the bottom of his or her heart, help them. "
With that said, Fangzheng turned his head to look down the mountain. "My master once said that all life is suffering. One doesn't know the suffering if one doesn't experience it. This Penniless Monk didn't understand in the past, but now, This Penniless Monk is gradually understanding. Life is great and worthy of respect. Without delving into it to understand it, one really shouldn't overly blame others. If one has the time to blame others, one might as well help them think of a way out. "
"Master, according to what you said, this vulgar Two-people Rotation is still good?" Red Boy said unhappily.
"Vulgar is obviously not good, but its existence is a form of culture, a form of regional entertainment. They bring a lot of joy to this place. If the vulgar can be removed and replaced with new content, it might not be a bad thing. If it can be changed, why must it be destroyed? Everything is the same. Don't generalize and cut it all in one fell swoop, "said Fangzheng.
"Now that you put it that way, it does make sense …" Although Red Boy said that, he was thinking about himself. Before he came, Bodhisattva had said to him, "You said that you have a ferocious nature and aren't suitable to be Buddha. However, This Penniless Monk thinks that you are an extremely good person. "
Back then, he did not understand, but now, he seemed to understand a little. He also understood what it meant to redeem people. It was not redeeming evil, but the good amidst the evil. With one more person doing good, the world would have a little more warmth. Pure destruction could not truly eradicate evil. Only by doing good in the world would evil perish.
As they chatted along the way, it was already sunset when they returned to the mountaintop.
On a whim, Fangzheng chose to cook personally. He scrubbed the pot, poured some water, and put in the Crystal Rice. Then, he hung a few bamboo sticks and steamed a bowl of mushroom soup. All that was left was to wait in silence.
"Ding! Congratulations, the merit tally is complete. Together with the merit from redeeming Fifth Zhao and his wife, you now have a total of 501 merit points! Apart from the draw, the maximum amount of incense offerings you can earn has been raised to 2%. In addition, the System will reward you with an additional Dharma treasure of the same level as the Dharma treasure you already possess, "said the System.
"What do you mean?" Fangzheng's heart palpitated as he pressed.
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