Noon.
In the massive, ancient, aroma-laden "Bafang Theater," the melodious sound of silk and bamboo instruments floated through the air.
As the largest theater in the Capital, its architecture was styled after the Bagua Platform, symbolizing wide-open doors to welcome guests from all directions.
In reality, however, only the rich and noble could enter to listen to the opera here.
For ordinary people, just the cost of a "ticket," without considering other expenses, would be enough to sustain a family for several months.
The afternoon and evening performances were the most lively, featuring famous performers.
At this moment, an argument was taking place at the entrance reserved for the theater's exclusive VIPs.
The theater manager, dressed in a silk shirt, wearing a soft hat, and with an emerald thumb ring, bowed apologetically.
