90: Temple Fair Special Program: Mixed Wrestling

Li Qinghe learned from Nguyen Thi Thuy that the wrestler Luong Thi Thu was following was named Vu Phan Thanh Lien.

This name was a bit strange, as if it combined several famous people from China. If one character in the name were changed, it would perfectly align with a stirring tale of love and hate.

Vu Phan Thanh Lien was also a minor internet celebrity. She originally started as a model, standing 172 cm tall.

Later, for unknown reasons, she gave up her modeling career and switched to mixed-gender wrestling. When she wasn't wrestling, she would film short videos and post them on TT.

Because of her still beautiful face, Vu Phan Thanh Lien became a relatively well-known female wrestler in the local countryside.

Many places holding celebratory events were willing to invite her to participate in wrestling matches.

After hearing Nguyen Thi Thuy's introduction, Li Qinghe looked at Luong Thi Thu with a bit of surprise.

This girl, so small in stature, actually idolized a female wrestler.

Perhaps her small stature harbored big dreams, and unable to achieve them herself, she had to pin her hopes on others.

"Brother-in-law, you can prepare some cash. When the wrestling match ends, you can give bonuses to the contestants you like. That's a very glorious thing."

Nguyen Thi Thuy said excitedly, "Maybe the event organizers will even arrange a match between you and a female wrestler!"

This girl's thought process was a bit unusual. Perhaps due to different customs, she believed it would be a great honor for Li Qinghe to step onto the wrestling stage.

Li Qinghe smiled and rubbed Nguyen Thi Thuy's head, "Let A Qiu help finish the remaining durian. We'll drive to Gaoping Village now."

Nguyen Thi Thuy, holding the durian, bounced over to Luong Thi Thu, "A Qiu, quickly help us eat this durian. We can't take it into the car."

Luong Thi Thu looked over with an embarrassed expression, took the durian, and lowered her head, eating it in small bites.

The expanded group of 5 walked along the commercial street towards the motorcycle shop. On the way, Li Qinghe bought a dozen bottles of cola from a small shop and gave one to everyone at the motorcycle shop when they arrived.

This made all the staff members beam with joy, feeling that this young boss really knew how to treat people.

The owner of the motorcycle shop wasn't there, so Li Qinghe greeted everyone and left a bottle of cola for the boss at the front desk.

Although the motorcycle shop owner didn't lack this bottle of cola, leaving it or not was another matter.

Luong Thi Thu looked at the fiery red Jeep, gazing enviously at Nguyen Thi Thuy.

As a good friend and bestie, she knew about Nguyen Thi Thuy's family situation. She never expected Sister Ling to find such a handsome and wealthy husband.

Now A Shui was also enjoying the good life, dressed like a girl from a big city.

It took less than 30 minutes to drive from Xiangyang County, where urban and rural areas met, to Gaoping Village, where the temple fair was being held. Because of the extra girl,

Nguyen Tan Minh sat in the front passenger seat, and the three girls sat in the back.

There was a bumpy dirt road along the way, and the group was tossed around in the car, with constant screams, mostly from Nguyen Thi Thuy and Luong Thi Thu.

Gaoping Village, this town, was slightly larger than Ruan Shi Ling's town. The temple fair was held on the main street plus an adjacent open space.

The format was somewhat similar to a rural market in China.

People from all around gathered here. Many frames were set up in the venue, with numerous lanterns hanging from them.

Li Qinghe looked around. There was a wasteland on the road leading into the temple fair, where many cars and motorcycles were parked.

"We can only park the car here and walk in."

Li Qinghe skillfully turned the steering wheel and parked the car next to a truck.

As soon as they got out of the car, a bustling, rustic atmosphere enveloped them.

Starting from the street entrance, vendors had completely filled both sides of the street. Various snacks and fruits emitted tempting aromas.

Many villagers took the opportunity to display their local specialties for sale by the roadside, while some businesses also seized the chance to put out promotional signs, making the entire temple fair exceptionally lively.

"Brother-in-law, let's go see the lantern parade first, and then watch the wrestling in the afternoon."

Walking through the crowded streets, Nguyen Thi Thuy seemed full of enthusiasm. She rarely had the opportunity to see such a lively scene.

Every holiday, when her older sister and brother went to do part-time jobs, she would help out at her mother's meat stall.

Despite her young age, her meat-cutting skills were quite good; one slice would be very close to the weight the customer requested.

Because of this pretty little girl who cut meat accurately, business would always be much better whenever she went to help her mother.

However, this meant that the three siblings had very few opportunities to go out and play on holidays.

Now that she had such a good brother-in-law, she could also leisurely visit the temple fair and taste all the delicious foods she had long wanted to try.

Luong Thi Thu did not separate from the group at the temple fair. Instead, she linked arms with Nguyen Thi Thuy, curiously looking around.

"A Shui, they're already laying out the mats over there!" Luong Thi Thu shouted, pointing to one side of the street.

From their position, they could see a platform about half a person's height, with a canopy built over it.

Many people were currently laying thick blue mats on it.

It was clear that this was the designated venue for mixed-gender wrestling.

"Brother-in-law, have you prepared your cash?" Nguyen Thi Thuy asked him quietly, pulling Luong Thi Thu closer to Li Qinghe.

"I always have cash. You just need to tell me how much is appropriate." Li Qinghe, who was initially a bit resistant, had an idea to film a video.

Such a unique Vietnamese local event would probably be popular with many people if filmed.

"Brother He, for this kind of wrestling match, 2 million vietnamese dong is very suitable. They usually only get this much prize money for one appearance on stage."

Luong Thi Thu, who was beside them, had thoroughly researched the rules and procedures of the competition due to her admiration for Vu Phan Thanh Lien, so she was very clear about the income of these wrestlers.

However, a wrestler would appear on stage about 3 to 5 times during an event. Although it was purely for entertainment, it still consumed a lot of physical strength.

"These wrestlers don't have low incomes either."

Hearing Luong Thi Thu say that a popular wrestler could earn 10 to 20 million vietnamese dong from a single wrestling event, Nguyen Tan Minh on the side also exclaimed.

He worked tirelessly in the durian orchard for two months and only earned 5 million vietnamese dong.

In comparison, a wrestler's income was considered high.

Li Qinghe also nodded in agreement. Earning 5,000 dragon country currency a day, this income was much better than working for someone else.

Many Vietnamese people running small businesses only earned this amount in a month.

"Brother Ming, but celebration events don't happen every day. However, compared to ordinary people, their income is indeed much higher," Luong Thi Thu interjected.

An average wrestler can participate in about three to four celebration events a month, with a monthly income of around 50 million vietnamese dong, which converts to over 13,000 dragon country currency.

This income level is considered good in China, belonging to the class earning over 10,000 yuan a month.

In Vietnam, it is definitely considered a high income.

However, for a very well-known wrestler, the income is even more substantial.

As long as they are willing to accept events, with an average schedule of 6 to 8 events a month, including prize money and sponsorships, their income can range from 50 million to 100 million vietnamese dong, significantly exceeding that of ordinary wrestlers.

From central Vietnam to northern Vietnam, their presence can be seen everywhere.

"A Qiu, if I want to go on stage to participate in a wrestling performance, how much should I pay, and do you think I have enough money here?"

Li Qinghe sincerely asked Luong Thi Thu for advice.

Giving 2 million vietnamese dong only offered a chance to be selected to go on stage. To guarantee an appearance, he would certainly have to pay more.

After all, playing games with a patron was something wrestlers were very willing to do.