The so-called opening of the stage, also called breaking the stage, is a rule in the opera house. If a new stage is built or the owner is changed, the stage must be opened before the first external performance.

This has almost become an unwritten rule.

Most opening ceremonies are held at night. Outsiders must be avoided, a banquet is held on the stage, incense and candles are offered, and some living animals are sacrificed. The jargon is called "inviting the saints".

The main characters on the stage must go up one by one to make pilgrimages, and several actors must be arranged to play the role of heavenly soldiers and generals. Each of the fierce gods holds weapons and chases the only loser.

This is what Xiaomian was arranged for.

The heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals surrendered to the fool, the play was over, the invitation to the saints was over, and the stage was completed.

"Xiao Mian said that the stage used to be a school auditorium. When it was still functioning normally, a murder occurred. A female college student was practicing music in the auditorium and was murdered when she left. The whereabouts of the murderer are still unknown."

After that incident, no one dared to go to the auditorium.

It’s not because people have died, people don’t die in the auditorium.

But because it's haunted.

It was still a female ghost who was causing trouble.

The third sister sighed.

"Xiao Mian said that some brave students went to watch it in the middle of the night and heard people singing opera outside the door. When they opened the door, there was no one there."

"There was also a new person on duty. He heard a noise in the auditorium in the middle of the night and thought there was a thief. But when he went in, he saw a woman singing. The woman turned her head with a pale grimace."

Ruan Xia sighed, it sounded quite serious.

"It is said that the person on duty at night fell ill directly. Later, the school moved to the new campus and the other buildings were demolished. Only the auditorium was not demolished. The developer who bought the land later changed the auditorium into theater."

Ruan Xia nodded and listened carefully to the third sister's story.

It was the first time that she heard the third sister talk so much in one breath. She must be really worried about Xiaomian.

"Xiao Mian, this kid, has a hard life. His family is really poor. It's unlucky to be in this role, but he's given a lot of money. I guess Xiao Mian is here because of the money."

Ruan Xia also felt a bit sad in her heart. She understood what the third sister meant very well.

It's too easy to get into trouble if you act silly.

As for what kind of thing it is, it’s hard to say.

Ruan Xia still couldn't help but ask.

"Although Xiaomian is short of money, he won't force himself to do such a thing, and he is already a horny man. Is he really so short of money?"

The third sister thought for a while and patted her thigh.

"That's right! Xiaomian is not the same person now. He has a choice."

As he spoke, he seemed to think of something again.

"By the way! The manager of this new theater is the master who took him away from my store! That must be the reason."

Ruan Xia was thoughtful.

"Since you are a senior in the industry, you must have a wide network of friends, but this thing does not depend on friendship, so you will definitely find reasons to turn it down."

"If there were no tricks, this opening would not be successful. Even if Xiaomian is just to repay the favor, he has to take the lead."

After Ruan Xia finished speaking, the third sister nodded repeatedly.

"Your analysis is correct, it must be like this!"

If this is the case, Ruan Xia admires Xiaomian a little. He was so scared that he wrote his last words and refused to run away. He is a trustworthy guy.

"Third Sister, now that I've run into this, I want to help Xiaomian."

The third sister's eyes immediately widened and she held Ruan Xia's hand in excitement.

"Are you really willing to help? Just tell me how much the reward is. Is fifty thousand enough? I paid for Xiaomian."

Ruan Xia quickly waved her hand, "Third sister, it's wrong to raise money. I'm here to help you."

The third sister immediately looked at her with flashing eyes.

"That's no good. The rules in this industry cannot be broken. Don't be too little. If it's not enough, I'll give you more."

Ruan Xia quickly pretended to be angry and stood up.

"Third sister, if you meet me like this, I won't come here again!"

Upon seeing this, the third sister quickly pulled her to sit down.

"Ouch, don't say that. This is not an act of betrayal. I'm helping Xiaomian. You should keep it in check."

Ruan Xia thought about it, the third sister was such a person, down-to-earth and sincere.

The third sister wouldn’t be able to sleep without this commission.

So Ruan Xia stretched out five fingers.

"Five thousand, I'll take this order."

The third sister immediately smiled.

"I'll pay you now!"

After making the payment, the two of them discussed that they should go in before the others started, so as not to arouse suspicion.

The third sister insisted on going together because she felt uneasy if she didn't, so Ruan Xia agreed to her request.

At 7:30 in the evening, the two set off directly from the store, and it was almost 9:30 when they arrived at the auditorium.

The gongs and drums in the auditorium were already beating, and just as Ruan Xia had imagined, the layout followed ancient etiquette, and a statue of a god was even moved and placed on the altar table.

"Third sister! Why are you here!"

An actor who looked thin but extremely eye-catching ran over.

His face was painted pale, he was still wearing white clothes and a hat with a pendant on his head, and his eyes were filled with gratitude.

"Third sister, it's great that you can come. I feel confident..."

Ruan Xia stared at his face. Even if he was a fool, there was no need to draw him so similar. It looked really scary.

After the third sister exchanged a few pleasantries with Xiaomian, she immediately began to introduce Ruan Xia.

"This is a famous master. With her here, nothing will happen to you."

When she said this, the third sister looked around, for fear of being overheard by others.

Xiaomian wanted to continue chatting with the third sister, but saw a man standing on the stage and shouting.

"Xiao Mian, it's time to wait, come on!"

Xiaomian shouted, and then said, “You go up to the second floor, I will inform them later and I won't drive you away."

The two glanced at the stairs next to them and immediately walked up.

It was quiet up there, and there were no one of them there. If they were standing in a crowd of unfamiliar people, someone would probably ask them who they were.

As soon as the two of them reached the railing, gongs and drums suddenly started playing, and Ruan Xia pointed to the stage.

"Look, the invitation to the saints has begun."

Incense was waving on the stage. A man lit three sticks of incense, bowed deeply and paid three respects.

Here Ruan Xia also told the third sister that the gods in different regions are actually different.

Some worshiped the emperor, some worshiped the gods, and some even worshiped the marshal.

In the Liyuan industry, the most worshiped person is Lord Ma, who is respectfully called the Patriarch.

I saw several other people who looked like leaders also went up to offer incense, and even killed the chicken with their own hands.

The chicken was held upside down and circled around the stage, and blood was scattered everywhere.

Immediately afterwards, the crowd left the stage, gongs and drums roared, firecrackers fired, and the show officially began!

A group of actors began to appear on stage with tablecloths in their hands, and the stage was filled with joy.

After the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals made their appearance, the curtains in the backstage were opened, and a pure white figure flew out.

It was Diaozi who came.

As soon as he came on stage, he rolled forward, then made a move, and at the same time showed his pale face covered in oil paint.

Ruan Xia looked into Xiaomian's eyes and was suddenly stunned.

She quickly pulled the third sister down.

"Something happened! Let's go down there..."