Carolee lifted her dress and walked up the stairs of the White Wattle Theatre. She noticed that there was a huge wall next to the entrance of the theatre.
Did they move the wall to the outside? Were they planning to perform in the open air?
Carolee knew that some troupes in smaller cities would perform in this way, but they were all low-class troupes. Compared to a troupe, it was more appropriate to call them a circus.
However, Carolee didn't see a stage. There was only a lonely wall. When Carolee walked into the theatre, she realized that the White Wattle Theatre wasn't as deserted as Professor Sharinya had described.
There were at least a dozen people queuing in front of the ticket window. Many of them were aristocratic ladies dressed as lavishly as she was. A slightly plump man with light makeup was enthusiastically introducing something to the aristocratic ladies in the queue.
"Miss Carolee, this really isn't a fun place to be."
Professor Sharinya also made his way into the theater. He had visited this theater a few days ago, and the hall had been completely empty. Even though there were a few noble ladies who had been specially invited to the theater today, it was still a far cry from the long queue at the Norland National Theater.
The Knight Of The White Thorn immediately noticed the two guests who stepped into the theatre. No, it should be a damned merchant, and the star of the Black Swan?!
"Ladies, I need to leave for a while."
The Knight Of The White Thorn temporarily took a break from the encirclement of the aristocratic ladies and quickly walked up to Carolee.
"I didn't expect Miss Carolee to pay a visit in person."
The Knight Of The White Thorn bowed slightly to the beauty of the Falosi. He didn't care how many titles this young lady had. What the Knight Of The White Thorn really admired was her talent. As an actress, the Black Swan of the Black Swan was really too outstanding. So outstanding that the Knight Of The White Thorn had forgotten about the merchant who reeked of money beside him!
"Sir, don't you think it's too heartless of you not to greet your old friend when he comes to visit you?"
Professor Sharinya stood in front of Carolee. One had to know that there were people in Noland who spent thousands or even tens of thousands of gold just to see her.
"Friend? I don't know you despicable merchants. Leave my theater, the stench coming from your body is suffocating me! "
At this moment, the Knight Of The White Thorn had completely abandoned the reservedness of a scholar. When he scolded, he scolded. The guy in front of him had snatched away half of the White Thorn Theatre's assets. The Knight Of The White Thorn was already being polite by not rolling up his sleeves and picking a fight with him.
"I want to help you wholeheartedly, Sir. Seeing that you're running out of money to maintain the theater, why don't you transfer this theater to me? I'll rebuild this theater to its former glory."
Professor Sarinya maintained his poise. After all, Carolee was watching from behind.
"Yesterday? The White Thorn Theatre's glory has begun since yesterday! I don't need your help. From tomorrow onwards, everyone in Noland will remember that this is the only theater in this city! "
If the Knight Of The White Thorn appeared to be lacking in confidence when Professor Sarinya came to poach him, it was completely different now. With Josiah's help, even if the National Noland Theatre had the Black Swan, he would still dare to openly confront the National Noland Theatre.
The Knight Of The White Thorn believed that Belle's charm was definitely not inferior to the Black Swan's! In the future, the actress who played Belle's role would definitely have a title like the Flower of Noland.
"That's right, Knight Of The White Thorn. I believe the name of that theater is the National Noland Theatre."
Professor Sarinya could not stand the aggressive attitude of the Knight Of The White Thorn.
When the Knight Of The White Thorn was about to ask his men to kick the annoying businessman out, he suddenly saw two familiar figures appearing at the entrance of the theater. This made the Knight Of The White Thorn's anger disappear instantly.
…
Josiah did not expect the 'magician construction team' hired by the Knight Of The White Thorn to be so efficient. The background wall that was expected to be completed tomorrow was announced to be preliminarily completed tonight.
Therefore, Josiah, who had just returned from Marina's shop, wanted to check if the background wall was suitable. However, before Josiah could 'paste' the poster on it, the quarreling in the theater made Josiah temporarily put down his work.
Josiah did not pay much attention to the first part of their argument. However, Josiah saw how the Knight Of The White Thorn was about to kick them out.
If the matter of kicking people out was spread out or even distorted, it would obviously affect the reputation of the theater.
Besides, even if they were competitors, there was no need to kick them out at all. Anyone who stepped into this theater could contribute to the box office of 'Beauty and the Devil'. There was no reason for Josiah to let these two moving box office profits slip away from his hands.
"Just standing here is not going to solve any problems."
Josiah brought Hiri directly to the hall in front of the theater and rudely intervened in the conversation between the Knight Of The White Thorn and the 'dirty businessman'.
"Why don't the two of you take a look at the latest play of the White Thorn Theater?"
"Finally, there is a troupe willing to enter this shabby theater?"
Professor Sharinya listened to Josiah's words and immediately thought that Josiah might be an actor of that troupe.
"Well … I'm sorry, but the White Thorn Theater does not have any troupes for the time being, and there is no need for them. However, the play that is on now will definitely satisfy you."
The surface of the raw crystal in Josiah's hand glowed with the light of inscriptions. The image stored in the raw crystal was projected on a stone pillar with a white background wall hanging in the theater.
Apart from the posters used to attract customers at the entrance of the theater, the interior of the theater also needed a movie poster that was currently playing to promote the movie.
The poster of 'Beauty and the Devil' was projected on the background wall. The scene of Belle and the devil dressed in splendid costumes dancing in the hall of the castle was instantly frozen on the poster.
Many noble ladies in the hall who had already seen 'Beauty and the Devil' screamed and cheered when they saw this scene. This frozen scene undoubtedly awakened the touching and romantic feelings they had when they first watched this movie.
Professor Sharinya and Caroline, who was behind him, were also attracted to the poster.
"This …"
Compared to marveling at the image projected by the raw crystal, Professor Sharinya's focus was on 'Belle'. Because when he first saw the girl dancing in the arms of the devil, he actually felt his heart was moved.
When Professor Sharinya first saw the flower of the Falosi, he only praised how charming this girl was. However, it was only a sigh from the standpoint of a man. At this moment, the feeling was completely different.
Just when Professor Sharinya was about to ask Josiah who the actor was, Josiah made a shushing gesture.
"No matter how you explain it, it's not as effective as seeing it with your own eyes. Two tickets can answer all your questions," said Josiah.
Faced with Josiah's provocative words, Professor Sharinya was a bit tempted to just fling his sleeves and leave. Increase the sales of his opponent's theater? No way!
This was a personal principle that Professor Sharinya had decided a long time ago. Even if he were to die and jump off a building, he would never go to the White Thorn Theater to watch a performance.
This was a stupid act! No matter how beautiful the girl on the poster was, he would never do such a stupid thing!
But … But …
"Give me one."
Carolee, who had been silent at the back, suddenly stepped forward and said to Josiah.
"Miss Carolee … Sigh … Give me two tickets! Miss Carolee, I'll pay for your tickets. "
Professor Sarinya clenched his teeth. In the end, he used Caroline's safety as the reason and took out 20 gold coins to buy two VIP seats. The tickets were much cheaper than the ones he had bought in the theater.
"Thank you for your patronage. This way please."
Seeing as they had paid, they were guests. Josh waved a hand, and one of the servants led the two esteemed guests into the hall.
Then, Josiah handed the 20 gold coins to the Knight Of The White Thorn.
"Unless they're here to cause trouble, don't chase away any guests."
"Understood, Your Excellency."
The Knight Of The White Thorn was overjoyed. He was especially happy to see Professor Sharinya's gloomy expression.
"Also, tell me the daily box office of this movie. That's the daily income, how many tickets were sold, how much revenue was earned … I think you can do this, Knight Of The White Thorn."
"No problem, I'll do it myself."
The Knight Of The White Thorn knew that Josiah's words contained several layers of meaning. He was prepared to cooperate with Josiah in the future. The Knight Of The White Thorn would not be stupid enough to destroy his own reputation for the sake of some damn money.
After assigning the work, Josiah suddenly felt that someone was staring at him. Josiah looked up at the entrance of the theater hall and found that it was Carolee's gaze. But the next second, a hand appeared in front of Josiah and waved a few times to show his presence.
"What's wrong?"
Josiah withdrew his gaze and looked at Hiri next to him.
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