Chapter 382
The first meeting scene sets the tone for the entire movie.
Even if Tang Bing did not use the character names to distinguish Qian Lan and Shen Hui when they appeared, probably no audience would think that they were the same person.
When the film reached the part where the two characters met and sat down face to face, Ling Suisui could even notice that many people's eyes shifted from the screen to her.
——I guess the audience wanted to confirm that she was the only one sitting in the main creative area, without her twin sister.
Recalling this scene in the cinema, Ling Sui still felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
Theoretically, she has no co-actor and has to perform a monologue twice by herself; but during the performance, she cannot completely follow the monologue style. She has to imagine another self and match her own rhythm.
Qian Lan's surprise when she saw Chen Hui and her inferiority complex when she faced her were not difficult to act, but Chen Hui's attitude towards Qian Lan was very difficult to perform.
Ling Suisui and Tang Bing agreed that this first meeting scene set the tone for the entire movie.
The most obvious label on the character of Shen Hui is a sense of superiority. The way she unconsciously displayed her sense of superiority in front of Qian Lan was not contempt or disdain, but rather a feeling of being offended.
Someone as perfect as her should be one-of-a-kind, so how could Qian Lan look exactly like her? The most precious treasure should be unparalleled in the world. If a second one appears, its value will plummet. Chen Hui refuses to accept that anyone can be compared with her.
For Ling Suisui, this was a very difficult play within a play, because according to the role setting, Shen Hui, who hides her emotions, is also an excellent actor.
She looked across, feeling malicious but unable to show any obvious malice. Insensitive audiences may not be able to notice it, but only more sensitive people will feel uneasy and uncomfortable under her gaze.
It feels like... there is some harsh but faint noise constantly ringing in your ears, and you can't find it or stop it. It buzzes in your ears, eats away at your sanity, and wears out your patience—
At this moment, you fell into the trap she carefully set.
Chen Hui put the coffee cup in her hand back on the table, and the friction sound between the ceramic and the table woke Chen Yuening up instantly.
He couldn't help but take a deep breath to calm his accelerated heartbeat and irritable mood.
He looked at Ling Suisui beside him. The lit screen was the only source of light in the theater. In the dim environment, he could only see the outline of her face.
Even so, it was enough for him to breathe a sigh of relief.
Qian Lan twisted her body uneasily, and her reaction undoubtedly pleased Shen Hui opposite her. Since her appearance till now, Shen Hui finally showed her first smile.
Of course, coupled with her subsequent lines, this smile could be interpreted as kindness and reassurance - if you still have any positive expectations of the character's character.
It’s a pity that real-time research cannot be conducted now, otherwise Chen Yuening really wants to send out a questionnaire: At the premiere, without any spoilers, how will the audience interpret Chen Hui’s words and actions?
According to the logic that "appearance is justice" and the villain's appearance is determined by his heart, it is really difficult to classify Chen Hui as a villain. Up to now, the only hint given by Tang Bing and Ling Suisui was the vague malice just now.
Chen Hui brought up the topic, and the two of them chatted back and forth at first, with each asking questions and me answering them. But as the conversation deepened, Qian Lan became more and more relaxed, and she took the initiative to reveal more and more information.
Her idle father, tolerant mother, brainwashed elder sister and brother who is waiting to rely on them for support made up her original family which favors boys over girls.
She was admitted to university and came to a big city to work hard. It was like she escaped, but not completely.
Her mother, who worked odd jobs everywhere, paid for her high school expenses. Half of her college expenses came from student loans, and the other half was paid by her older sister who went to work in a factory after graduating from junior high school.
So, even for them, she couldn't coldly cut off all family ties.
Qian Lan complained to Chen Hui that her mother and elder sister always found various excuses to cry poor and ask her for money. She was afraid that the money she gave would not be used by them, but she was also worried that they really needed it.
Her mother was ill from overwork and needed to see a doctor frequently, her eldest sister's children were still young, and money needed to be spent everywhere... She couldn't bear to refuse, but it was not easy for her either.
The cost of living in big cities is too high. She can’t save enough money with her salary and still owes money on her Huabei credit card every month. Her boss is holding her back and she dares not resign easily, always assigning her the hardest and most tiring work. She has offended someone with connections in the department and is ostracized by her colleagues...
Qian Lan was talking about her troubles while Chen Hui was making latte art.
The incessant complaints from the other side and the songs playing in the venue together formed a symphony serving as background sound. Qian Lan was muttering about how difficult life was, while Chen Hui was completing her artwork.
After Qian Lan said she was tired, Chen Hui pushed the cup of coffee towards her.
"Relax." Her movements and tone were so graceful, "Life is not all about troubles. You lack the eyes to discover happiness."
Chen Yuening fell silent after hearing this. Is this the modern version of "Why not eat meat?"
Such provocative words, coupled with such a matter-of-fact tone, inexplicably filled the air with sarcasm, but looking at her face, I could actually imagine myself thinking, "She's probably just saying chicken soup, she's just trying to comfort people"...
Chen Yuening swore that it was not that he had a filter for Ling Suisui, but that her acting was too deceptive.
In the same scene, she can achieve an extreme reversal of her image without relying on makeup.
When facing Shen Hui, Qian Lan was undoubtedly a little flattering. Even though she didn't think she was being flattering, she often looked at Shen Hui's reaction when she spoke, and her movements to observe her expression couldn't deceive anyone.
The balance is really well grasped. Compared with deliberate flattery, subconscious behavior can better highlight Qian Lan's character. She didn't even have a purpose, she just instinctively tried to please the rich man in her mind, the wealthy lady Shen Hui - even though the other party didn't promise her any benefits.
And what about Chen Hui? She naturally enjoyed the emotional value provided by Qian Lan. She concentrated on making her latte art, only occasionally looking up to give feedback. Her movements were so smooth and natural, so natural that even the audience didn't immediately react to how impolite she was.
When the eldest lady's aura is fully unleashed, her arrogance is taken as a fixed configuration.
Of course, when she occasionally looked across, her eyes passed through the screen, and that uncomfortable feeling once again swept over Chen Yuening's whole body.
Very similar, but also different... Chen Yuening had a vague concept in his mind. He seemed to have tasted something vaguely, but he couldn't tell what it was specifically.
Unfortunately, it appears for too short a time in the movie. This is not a movie class where the teacher will press the pause button to give them enough time to think.
The plot of the movie continued to unfold, and Chen Yuening temporarily put his thoughts aside.
When the movie is released in China, he will buy the earliest ticket to watch it for the second time. In this screening room, probably many viewers have similar thoughts.
Shen Hui proposed "exchanging identities" - in her own description, she is a kind and well-meaning person. Since she had such a strong connection with Qian Lan, she couldn't bear to see her getting so upset over such a small matter.
Qian Lan's helpless predicament was not a problem in her eyes. She could have just given him the money, but that would have been too insulting to her, and she wanted to teach him how to fish, so she could give him a perfect demonstration.
This is the first time the theme is "Easy as pie", Chen Yuening thought.
The camera turned to Qian Lan, and her expression was very dazed. Shen Hui's sudden impulse was like a bolt from the blue to her.
She was shocked, she didn't understand, she might not be able to fully appreciate Chen Hui's devaluation of her life, but she still felt a little instinctively uncomfortable.
But these emotions were soon overwhelmed by great joy. Qian Lan didn't dare to, or perhaps out of pride, she didn't want to show that she was too happy about being able to experience the life of a young lady, but the corners of her mouth that she couldn't suppress, and the way she stared at Chen Hui, had already betrayed all her thoughts.
Chen Hui saw it all, she smiled and slowly took off her jewelry.
First the earrings, then the necklace, bracelet, ring... Every time she took something off, Qian Lan's breathing became heavier, and the look in her eyes, which wanted to see but didn't dare to, became more obvious and fiery.
"Try it." Chen Hui said, "I know you like these."
Her voice was gentle and a little seductive. At this moment, Chen Yuening completely understood why Qian Lan was being polite in words but looking over there wildly with her eyes.
Well, she also played Qian Lan... Does Ling Suisui know that she has mastered the skill of controlling people's hearts with her voice?
Looking at Chen Hui's smiling expression, Chen Yuening suddenly thought of a key question -
There is no doubt that Qian Lan's performance once again pleased Shen Hui, but why? Considering Chen Hui's wealth and her spending habits, can a few pieces of jewelry really give her the pleasure of showing off her wealth?
“I have what others don’t” can certainly create a sense of superiority, but for example, what can humans show off in front of gorillas?
Chen Yuening was not being harsh. He believed that if Ling Suisui were to write the biography, her understanding of Shen Hui's attitude towards Qian Lan would be even more arrogant.
The camera switched from Shen Hui's perspective to Qian Lan swallowing.
Behind her, the guests in the next booth were playing games. The settlement screen appears, and the bright victory logo fills the computer screen.
Chen Hui raised the corners of her lips and showed a mocking smile when Qian Lan was carefully holding up the necklace and carefully figuring out how to wear it.
…For some reason, Chen Yuening felt a chill on his back.
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