Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Chapter 191 Xu Damao teaches everything he knows

Seeing his father-in-law's expectant eyes, Li Kangri could only agree, "Okay, I'll look for someone to see if I can arrange an apprenticeship for you first, but the factory may not need so many projectionists for the time being."

"Master, there's no need to trouble you. You know I'm going to leave in a while, and I'll lose my job then. I'll just ask my master's wife's father to learn from me, and when he learns, I'll give his job to him. This will kill two birds with one stone." Xu Damao said.

After hearing Xu Damao's words, except for Lou Xiao'e and Li Kangri, everyone else looked at him in disbelief. They thought that this disciple was a little too good.

"This... isn't good, right? How can I take your job? This is not possible. I don't want to learn anymore. I don't want to learn anymore." Wang Tianchang said quickly.

"Haha, just in time, I hadn't thought of that just now," Li Kangri said with a smile, "Dad, don't worry, listen to me, Damao may really have to go somewhere else this year, I bought this job, and the house they live in, I will give him the money when the time comes, you have a job and the house will be in your name."

"Anti-Japanese, that's not a good idea, right? It will cost a lot of money." Wang Tianchang said embarrassedly. He had never thought that he could have his own house in the old city.

"Dad, what's yours is ours. You only have one daughter, Yue'er. Listen to me. This is a good opportunity. Damao and his wife really need to leave." Li Kangri explained.

"Yes, my master is right. We have to leave here before the end of the year. It will be a waste anyway. My master will give me money, and you and Master's wife and father will take over." Xu Damao also said with a smile.

"This..." Wang Tianchang looked at his daughter, and Wang Yue looked at Li Kangri, their eyes full of gratitude.

"Okay, it's settled. Dad, you should learn from Damao carefully! Don't let Damao leave before you haven't learned it yet." Li Kangri decided.

"Okay, I'll study hard." Wang Tianchang said embarrassedly, "But I'll have to ask you to spend money again."

"Dad, we are family and we shouldn't have different opinions. If you say something like this again, I will be angry." Li Kangri said pretending to be angry.

"My dear relatives, you are right about resisting the Japanese. We are one family and should not have different opinions." Wang Shuixiang echoed.

"Wang family boy, you will be a city dweller in the future, haha." Li Yaozu said with a smile.

"Uncle Li, you are making fun of me too, haha." Wang Tianchang laughed.

"By the way, Dad, can you ride a bicycle?" Li Kangri suddenly asked.

"Yes! I've learned it a few times before."

"Okay, you can ride mine tomorrow. You need a bicycle to go to the countryside. I'll ride Yue'er's. She needs to rest now anyway." Li Kangri said.

Wang Tianchang did not refuse Li Kangri's proposal since he had two bicycles at home.

So, early the next morning, Wang Tianchang got up early and waited for Xu Damao. After Xu Damao got up, the two went to the nearby countryside.

On the way, Xu Damao was not taught film techniques yet, but he was taught the skills of extortion.

"Master's wife's father, has there ever been a projectionist in your village before?" Xu Damao asked.

"Da Mao, this address of yours is not good. It makes me uncomfortable. Let's talk about our own affairs. I am older than you. From now on, you can just call me Uncle Wang." Wang Tianchang said.

"Okay, I feel awkward too. From now on I'll just call you Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang."

"Eh!"

"First, tell me the question I asked you just now."

"Oh, I've definitely seen them. They come here to show movies during festivals or during the slack season."

"Well, when he came to the village to show movies, did he have a few chickens hanging on his butt? Or were they given to him by your village chief?" Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Of course. If you don't give it to him, he won't come next time, or he will come very rarely, or he will say the film is broken halfway through. At first we really thought it was the machine that was broken. Later, your master's grandfather, who is also our village chief, went to the next door to ask and found out what was going on." Wang Tianchang said.

"Haha, Uncle Wang, it turns out that all projectionists in the world are the same! Hahaha, I'm the same, so I don't need to teach you these. In the future, if that village doesn't give it to you, just do as you said just now." Xu Damao said with a smile.

Hearing Xu Damao's words, Wang Tianchang hesitated and said, "Isn't this bad? We hated these people the most at that time, and we even thought about giving them a beating in private!"

"Haha, Uncle Wang! Your idea is wrong. Look, I can go to Lijia Village or Wangjia Village. Anyway, the tasks for this year have been decided. I just need to show enough shows. Of course, we have to go to each village at least once, but we have the final say on where to go for the rest. Sometimes we even have to go beyond the task. Doesn't this require some hard work pay? Don't you think so?" Xu Damao coaxed.

"This...it seems like what you said is right, but I still feel a little embarrassed." Wang Tianchang said.

"Hey, you'll get it after a few times. The projectionist's salary is 35.5 yuan, so just consider that as a pay raise for yourself," said Xu Damao.

"Oh! All right! I'll give it a try."

"You don't have to try. I will explain everything to them. They will definitely give you money. Just remember to go to the place that gives more. And, haha," Xu Damao said with a smile, "Uncle Wang, there are many young widows in this village. You'd better stay away from them. These young widows will shine when they see us projectionists. Be careful not to get on the pirate ship, hahaha."

Hearing Xu Damao's words, Elder Wang Tian blushed and said, "You kid, why are you joking with your uncle? Your aunt was the most beautiful girl in our neighboring village. I don't like widows."

"That's right. Otherwise, how could you have given birth to such a beautiful daughter like your master's wife? I'm just reminding you to be careful in the future, hehe." Xu Damao said with a smile.

Just like that, around noon, Xu Damao arrived at the place where he was going to show the movie today. After entering the village, the village chief immediately warmly treated them to lunch after receiving the news, and then arranged a place for them to rest.

When they arrived at the place, Xu Damao took out the machine and started teaching step by step.

Wang Tianchang learned quickly and learned how to assemble the machine in just one afternoon.

At night, when they arrived at the threshing ground, Xu Damao said, "Uncle Wang, come over later. I'll be by the side. If you don't understand, feel free to ask me. I tell you, this is a skilled job. You'll get it done naturally if you do it more often."

"Haha, okay. I thought it was difficult before, but after studying it for an afternoon, I think it's not that difficult at all." Wang Tianchang said with a smile.

"Uncle Wang, the difficult part of showing a movie is matching the film with the sound, and also connecting the films. You can take your time with this, there's no rush."

And so, that night, under the guidance of Xu Damao, Wang Tianchang released his first movie, although some parts were still done by Xu Damao.