Chapter 105: The Intouchables Performance
March 22, Capital Theatre.
Lin Weimin arrived early, and he is one of the behind-the-scenes protagonists of today's drama performance.
He first went backstage to greet the actors, then spoke a few words to Ouyang Shanzun, Lan Yinhai and other behind-the-scenes creators, and then came to the theater entrance.
Yu Hua and Qu Xiaowei arrived one after another, and Shi Tiesheng and his family arrived a few minutes later than them.
After a few people went in, Lin Weimin waited for Chen Peisi.
"I have to buy my own ticket to come and support you!" Chen Peisi complained as soon as he saw him.
"Nonsense, I only have a few tickets, how can I split them all? Go in quickly."
Chen Peisi snorted, "I want to see how much better the People's Art Theatre's 'Lin Xiaoding' is than me."
He walked into the theater with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. Lin Weimin waited at the door for a while and finally saw Mr. Wan arriving.
"Teacher! Master's wife!" Lin Weimin stepped forward and supported Mr. Wan, and did not forget to greet Li Yuru.
Wan Fang said: "There is still one person here!"
"I see, my good sister. Come in quickly, the show will start soon."
Lin Weimin led Mr. Wan and his family into the theater. At this time, the theater was almost full, and the voices of the audience talking privately formed a buzzing sound in the theater's sound field.
The tickets that Yi Shizhi gave to Lin Weimin were connected to each other in the front row, and Mr. Wan's seat was next to his.
Yi Shizhi came over to say hello to Lin Weimin and Mr. Wan, and then went to say hello to other acquaintances sitting in the front rows.
Today, the National Theatre of China has invited many celebrities, critics and journalists from the Yenching cultural circle.
"How is it? Are you nervous?" Mr. Wan asked.
"It's OK. I watched the last rehearsal yesterday and it was very good. You'll see when you watch it later."
Mr. Wan smiled and said, "Then I'll wait and see."
As the audience filled the auditorium, the lights in the theater dimmed and the stage was covered by a huge curtain.
The fun is about to begin.
The curtain has not yet been opened, and a low and magnetic voice is telling the story.
As the narration introducing the background of the story ended, deafening sound of gunfire resounded throughout the theater, mixed with the shouts of officers and soldiers, one after another.
After a loud bang, a young voice shouted, "Political Commissar! Political Commissar!"
"ah!"
The curtain on the stage quickly opened, revealing a hospital ward. A nurse was changing a patient's infusion bottle. She looked at the patient on the bed and asked with concern, "Commander, are you dreaming again?"
Lan Tianye, who played Qin Yun, looked frightened and said, "Xiao Li, help me up."
The nurse helped Qin Yun up. He leaned against the head of the bed in despair, waiting silently for the nurse to finish her work. Then he said to her, "Push the wheelchair over to me."
"Commander, it's so late, you should just lie down in bed and rest."
"How can you get so much sleep if you lie down all day long?"
Qin Yun said this stubbornly, and let the nurse move him to the wheelchair, with the empty trouser legs of his hospital gown swinging back and forth.
…
The plot on the stage slowly unfolded. Lin Weimin had seen it countless times. He turned his attention to the audience around him and looked around. Everyone's eyes were focused on the stage, concentrating.
Lin Weimin felt relieved.
Time passed slowly, and the one and a half hour drama was about to come to an end.
…
On the stage, Qin Yun was sitting in a wheelchair and waiting quietly at the prison gate. Coincidentally, a young woman holding a young child also came here.
"Comrade, are you here to pick someone up as well?" the woman asked Qin Yun.
"Yeah, pick up...a friend." Qin Yun's tone was a little hesitant.
The woman smiled familiarly and said, "I'm here to pick up my man. He's getting out of jail today."
Qin Yun could see that she was very happy, "I know. Congratulations!"
Just as the two were chatting, the prison gate slowly opened and Lin Xiaoding slowly walked out of the prison.
The woman rushed forward holding the child, "Xiao Ding!"
The family of three hugged each other and cried. After crying, Lin Xiaoding noticed Qin Yun who was waiting beside them.
"Qin..., why are you here?"
"I heard that you were coming out today, so I came to see you!" Qin Yun said.
"I..." Lin Xiaoding didn't know what to say.
Qin Yun: "I've heard about your affairs from others. You are a good husband and will definitely be a good father in the future."
The pent-up tears suddenly broke down Lin Xiaoding's defenses, and he stepped forward and hugged Qin Yun tightly.
After the hug, Qin Yun asked Lin Xiaoding to bring the child over. He looked at the child and said, "How about letting this child recognize me as his grandfather?"
Lin Xiaoding said: "Just acknowledge me as your uncle, don't take advantage of me."
Qin Yun laughed and said, "You rascal, who is taking advantage of whom?"
The two looked at each other and smiled.
The play is over.
After a moment, warm applause broke out in the theater.
Listening to the deafening applause around him, Lin Weimin was completely relieved. He leaned close to Mr. Wan's ear and asked, "Sir, what do you think?"
Mr. Wan clapped his hands and said to Lin Weimin, "Very good!"
A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Weimin's face.
The actors on the stage began to come out for their curtain calls, and the audience's applause grew louder.
The actors' faces showed fatigue after the performance, but more importantly, they were excited and happy about the success of the performance.
Today is the premiere of the play "The Intouchables". The audience includes not only ordinary audiences, but also theater leaders, colleagues, relatives, cultural celebrities, reporters, critics and other audiences of various identities.
Receiving a standing ovation from the audience is enough to prove the success of today’s performance.
After the actors took their bows, the curtain slowly closed.
The lights in the theater came on and the audience continued to applaud, which lasted for a long time before slowly ending.
The audience began to leave the theater in an orderly manner. Lin Weimin supported Mr. Wan and from time to time he heard audience members discussing the plot of the drama, all of which were voices of praise.
Arriving outside the Capital Theatre, Mr. Wan said: "The effect is better than I expected. It is a good work that can stand the test of time."
After receiving the teacher's praise, Lin Weimin laughed happily again.
Lin Weimin introduced the friends gathered around him to Mr. Wan again. It was the first time for Chen Peisi, Yu Hua, and Shi Tiesheng's family to meet Mr. Wan. Except for Shi Tiesheng who was a little calm, the rest of them were extremely excited.
After saying goodbye, Wan Fang escorted Mr. Wan and his wife away. It was already past nine o'clock, and the old man was not feeling well, so he had to go home and rest.
After Mr. Wan left, Yu Hua said excitedly: "Oh my God! I actually met Mr. Wan!"
"Okay, calm down." Lin Weimin patted his shoulder.
Shi Tiesheng said to Lin Weimin: "Weimin, the play is very good."
"Yes, Brother Lin, your script is so well written!"
"Thank you!" Lin Weimin said with a smile.
Chen Peisi smacked his lips and said, "Lin Xiaoding, the actor, performed well!"
After chatting for a while at the theater entrance, Lin Weimin saw everyone off and returned to the backstage of the theater.
It was reviewed and two paragraphs were deleted.
(End of this chapter)
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