The venue erupted with applause and cheers. However, soon amidst the enthusiastic noise, a discordant voice arose. “Did she just say young cross-talk performer??”
Chapter Fourteen Collaborating with veteran artists on cross-talk is called being talented and versatile, entertaining the public. However, being formally introduced as a young cross-talk performer by a television station is another matter altogether. It wasn’t until Qi Shejiang and the others walked on stage that some people didn’t even react. The director on site quickly said, “Wait, let the audience respond and take it again; what kind of expressions are these? Don’t whisper.”
They wouldn’t lead the audience in applause throughout the entire performance; in fact, many segments had been wrapped up with applause at the beginning. Yet, with the actors on stage, the audience was still in a state of unrest. Fans: … This is the expression of confusion, misunderstanding, and daze! They clapped again, bewildered.
Qi Shejiang and the other two stood at the front of the stage, bowing. Zeng Wen and Meng Jingyuan wore matching black coats, while Qi Shejiang still wore his dark blue coat, but he had put on a deep blue overcoat. Zeng Wen noticed the initial audience reaction and calmly opened his mouth, “Just to avoid any confusion, the young cross-talk performer Qi Shejiang that was mentioned when introducing was not me; it’s this guy next to me. I’m Zeng Wen.” He pointed at Qi Shejiang. Meng Jingyuan smiled, “Alright, no one will mistake that!” The audience burst into laughter; this opening line had a good effect. A few cross-talk enthusiasts in the audience recognized Zeng Wen and Meng Jingyuan, and seeing what Qi Shejiang looked like deepened their impression of him. But how good is this young man, really? Dare to perform “Ba Magu,” he can’t be too bad, right?
