Qi Shejiang lowered his head, biting his back teeth. “The more I look at you, the more you resemble your senior brother,” Old Master Meng said, “Although you don’t look alike at all, the spirit in your brows and the demeanor in your gestures, and even this singing style… you’ve learned it so well, why didn’t your senior brother give you any guidance?” He had heard from Meng Jingyuan, they all thought Qi Shejiang was a Haiping. Qi Shejiang took a long while before he managed to muster his spirits to reply, “Not being an itinerant artist, that is the best outcome.”
He was tormented by Mr. Meng’s words, wishing he could immediately tell his junior brother about his origins, but he found it inconvenient to speak up at the moment. Such a shocking matter, how could it be accepted?
Qi Shejiang had been in the art for many years, making a living from xiangsheng, and even after coming to this time and space, it was because of xiangsheng that he developed an interest in living well.
However, when he spoke these words, they were still genuine.
“Mr. Meng smiled with mixed feelings. ‘The reasoning is sound, but upon hearing the news about my senior brother, I just can’t help it. Alright, I’ll go rest. But…’ he looked at Qi Shejiang. ‘Jiexi, you must come to our home; from today on, you’re just like family to us. I still want to chat with you more.’
Upon hearing this, Meng Jingyuan quickly advised, ‘Grandpa, as Jiexi said, after the great tribulation, the master passed away peacefully. Although he had no children in a foreign land, he has such a successor, ensuring offerings every year, so you don’t need to be too sad.'”
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Luo Xia also said, “Yes, old man, back in those days, there were many misunderstandings and missteps that wasted decades, but today, your meeting is also a fated encounter.”
After listening, Mr. Meng felt somewhat relieved and sighed, “…Hmm. The heavens finally showed a bit of compassion, allowing me to meet my nephew.” He looked toward Qi Shejiang and finally displayed a trace of joy.
Qi Shejiang said dazedly, “I will definitely go home often and keep company with… my uncle.”
