Jin Shuyao, a nine year old child from Panjin, Liaoning, has been learning the skill of fast board for over three years. When Jin Shuyao was six years old, she was attracted by the performance of the famous clapper artist Zhao Guozhu on stage during a cultural performance, and immediately became a disciple of Zhao Guozhu. Every weekend and holiday, Xiaoshu Yao follows Teacher Zhao to learn the fast-paced board. From basic skills such as standing posture and board grip, to luck, rhythm, speech, and storytelling, Teacher Zhao patiently teaches. Xiao Shuyao is so engrossed in his studies that he sometimes hums the fast-paced rhythm on his way to school. Slowly, Xiao Shuyao was able to perform on stage. The audience below was attracted by her performance, inspiring Xiao Shuyao to continue improving her skills. In October of this year, Teacher Zhao Guozhu passed away due to illness. Xiao Shuyao is very sad, but she has also made up her mind to study hard and hone her skills in the art of fast boards. When she grows up, she will also like Teacher Zhao, pass on this crisp sound of fast boards, this traditional skill, to more people. (New Society)