Crosstalk Romance

Guo Degang's first novel, a benchmark in the crosstalk industry. This is not a cross talk collection, nor an oral memoir, but a true novel about the cross talk industry. From the fate of being a "low-class" to the strife and discord among peers, from brothel girls to famous actors in opera reviews, from life and death in the ring to the rules backstage, what is said on the stage is cross talk, and what is lived off the stage is life. A cross talk novel that makes you laugh and even cry. Guo has always been humorous, making people laugh when he laughs and curses; but between the lines, there is also the most unwilling fate for cross talkers. From a young master who was sought after by thousands of people, he fell to a low-level performer overnight, just in time to catch up with the warlords' melee and Japan's invasion of China - we comedians have to fight against the sky, the earth, and our fate. Not only what is happening on the stage, but also what is going on in the family, country, and the world. With a fan and a mouth, in the darkest era, in front of the artillery fire of the warlords' melee, and under the muzzle of the Japanese, the cross talker did not fall down, but stood up with integrity. Encyclopedia of folk art knowledge. The book not only details the art of cross talk, storytelling, Jingyun Dagu, Lotus Falls, Plum Blossom Dagu and other arts, but also explains the survival rules of "lower-class" artists - the rules of apprenticeship and apprenticeship, secret battles in the ring, the importance of teamwork and account sharing, the warmth and warmth of backstage friendship, the inside story of singing in halls... Every profession is covered in it. Dou Tianbao, the only son of a warlord, and Liang Dayuan, the youngest son of a warlord, have been domineering since childhood, but they parted ways due to family changes: his father was killed, and his family fell into decline. Dou Tianbao was reduced from a dandy to an entertainer, but he still refused to face the reality. He squandered the family property and became obsessed with the brothel girl Bingqing and the actor Xue Menghua. In the end, he lost everything and was taken to Daxing to make a living by his loyal servant. Unexpectedly, he got married to an ugly handsome man. He was so frightened that he fled back to Peiping overnight, where he devoted himself to storytelling and singing on Tianqiao, and went through many ups and downs. Liang Dayuan still bullies others and indulges in pleasure, while Dou Tianbao, in his downfall, becomes friends with Pingju opera artist Twelve Hongs, Xihe Dagu father and daughter Taoer Xing'er, crosstalk artist Peng Zhonghai and others. He gradually loses his glitz and wins the respect of the world with his talent and loyalty. He smashed bridges, outsmarted bullies, fought against guilds, and even got involved in political disputes because of friendship. However, although the past events made him lose his temper, they did not soften his bones. From performing on Tianqiao to opening Tianbao Tower, he won respect with his talent and loyalty, and finally got out of the predicament with the help of Jiu Suihong, Xiaobai Snake and others. "The Romance of Crosstalk" is a picture of the arena of the Republic of China written by Guo Degang. Dou Tianbao, a warlord young master, went from spending money like water to performing on the bridge, and his life was full of ups and downs. The book not only contains the fireworks of traditional folk art, but also the joys and sorrows of friendship and love, showing the struggle and dignity of low-level artists. In the book, the loyalty of rivers and lakes, the love between sons and daughters, and the struggle for power are intertwined. It has the atmosphere of fireworks being thrown to the ground, and the soul-stirring passion of the troubled times. Guo's unique street humor and profound insights into human nature run through the whole story, making you laugh and cry while reading it. It can be called a Jianghu epic full of "crosstalk flavor". I have listened to Guo Degang for twenty years. This time, I will read about his past stories about the world where he relied on his mouth to survive.