Ling Yichen followed Jun Mo Ran into the opera troupe, everything around him feeling both new and unfamiliar. The other members of the troupe cast curious glances at this stranger in his peculiar costume. Although Ling Yichen felt somewhat uneasy, he tried his best to remain calm. He knew that he had to adapt to this environment as quickly as possible in order to find his way back or survive in this world.

Jun Mo Ran led Ling Yi Chen to a simple house and said, "You can rest here for now. I will talk to you in detail tomorrow."

After thanking Jun Moran, Ling Yichen sat alone in the room, lost in thought. He couldn't understand why he had transmigrated to this ancient world. Was it some mysterious force hidden behind that drowsiness, or a cruel twist of fate? But since he was here, he decided to first learn about the entertainment industry in this ancient world, hoping to find some clues.

The next morning, Ling Yichen got up early and went out of the house. The people in the opera troupe had already begun their busy day; some were practicing their singing, some were fiddling with props, and others were rehearsing their movements. He saw Jun Mo Ran instructing a young actor's performance not far away, so he went over to him.

Jun Mo Ran smiled and nodded when he saw Ling Yi Chen, saying, "Yi Chen, you've come at the right time. I was just about to tell you about our opera troupe. In ancient times, opera troupes were an important part of the entertainment industry. We toured around, bringing joy and stories to the people. Every performance required careful preparation, from the selection of plays to the actors' performances, nothing could be taken lightly."

Ling Yichen listened attentively, his interest in this ancient entertainment industry growing stronger. He asked, "What kind of plays do you usually perform?"

Jun Mo Ran replied, “There are many plays, including ‘The Story of Loyalty and Righteousness’ which tells the legendary experiences of heroes, ‘The Love Story of the Mandarin Ducks’ which depicts the love story of talented scholars and beautiful women, and ‘Secrets of the Palace’ which shows the struggles in the palace, and so on. Different plays have different audiences. Some are loved by high-ranking officials and nobles, while others are widely circulated among the common people.”

As they were talking, an elderly man from the opera troupe walked over, looked at Ling Yichen, and said to Jun Moran, "Moran, this young man looks clever, but he knows nothing about our profession. How can he stay in the opera troupe?"

Jun Mo Ran smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, I think Yi Chen has great potential. Why don't we let him learn from me for a while? If it doesn't work out, we can make further plans."

Uncle Liu shook his head helplessly and turned to leave. Jun Mo Ran turned to Ling Yi Chen and said, "Yi Chen, don't take Uncle Liu's words to heart. If you want to stay in the opera troupe, you'll need to start from the basics. Are you willing?"

Ling Yichen nodded without hesitation. He knew this was a good opportunity for him to integrate into this world. He said, "Brother Jun, I will definitely study hard and live up to your trust."

Thus began Ling Yichen's apprenticeship in the opera troupe. He learned singing techniques from his masters, but the melodious and long ancient tunes were extremely difficult for him, who was used to modern pop music and film and television lines. He often sang off-key, making those around him laugh. But Ling Yichen was not discouraged. He got up every morning to practice, correcting his pronunciation and rhythm again and again.

He endured immense hardship while learning the movements. The complex gestures, steps, and postures required exceptional coordination and flexibility. Ling Yichen fell repeatedly, starting over time, his body covered in bruises. However, Jun Mo Ran witnessed his efforts. Jun Mo Ran often patiently guided him, demonstrating the correct movements and encouraging him to persevere.

One day, the opera troupe received an invitation to perform at the home of a wealthy merchant in the city. Jun Mo Ran decided to take Ling Yi Chen along so he could witness a real performance. Ling Yi Chen was both nervous and excited; he prepared meticulously, hoping to make a good impression on the audience.

On the night of the performance, the courtyard of the wealthy merchant's house was filled with guests. The troupe members performed their duties diligently, and the stage was exquisitely decorated. As the performance began, the actors took to the stage one by one, their superb performances winning rounds of applause from the guests. Ling Yichen watched nervously backstage, but he was infected by the enthusiastic atmosphere, and his own tension gradually dissipated.

It was Jun Mo Ran's turn to perform. He played a refined and elegant scholar. The moment he stepped onto the stage, he seemed to radiate light. His graceful movements and melodious singing perfectly captured the image of the scholar. The audience was completely captivated, some even closing their eyes, immersed in the wonderful performance.

Ling Yichen watched in awe, deeply impressed by Jun Mo Ran's performance. He realized that in this ancient entertainment industry, Jun Mo Ran was undoubtedly a dazzling star. He secretly vowed to study hard and reach Jun Mo Ran's level.

After the performance, Jun Mo Ran returned backstage and, seeing Ling Yi Chen's admiring gaze, asked with a smile, "Yi Chen, how did it go?"

Ling Yichen said, "Brother Jun, your performance was absolutely brilliant! I am humbled and cannot compare, but I will try my best to catch up."

Jun Mo Ran patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's good that you have this determination. As long as you work hard in the future, you will definitely achieve something."

As time went on, Ling Yichen's performance in the opera troupe gradually improved. Although his singing was not yet perfect, he had made great progress, and his movements became more and more skillful. He began to participate in some small-scale productions, playing only supporting roles, but he still gave it his all.

In one performance, Ling Yichen played a loyal servant. He portrayed the servant's honesty and unwavering loyalty to his master perfectly, winning the audience's approval. After the performance, Jun Mo Ran said to him, "Yichen, your performance today was excellent. You have gradually grasped the essence of acting."

Ling Yichen was overjoyed, knowing his efforts had not been in vain. In this ancient entertainment industry, he was growing step by step, and his relationship with Jun Mo Ran was becoming increasingly close. They often discussed acting techniques and studied plays together, becoming indispensable partners to each other.

However, Ling Yichen hadn't forgotten his time travel. In his spare time, he still inquired about clues related to his journey, wanting to know if he could return to the modern world, back to the entertainment industry that belonged to him. But this ancient world seemed to hide many secrets, and the clues he obtained were all very vague, leaving him somewhat confused. But looking at Jun Mo Ran and the members of the opera troupe beside him, he felt that perhaps until he found his way back, he could live well in this world and continue to write his own story in this ancient entertainment industry.