Chapter 90
Do you think you were born to be an actor?
After the rules were announced, Ling Suisui and Xi Yu stood there without moving.
It’s embarrassing to evaluate yourself, and after you evaluate yourself, you have to show the instructor’s rating. And the “rival” that I don’t like is right next to me…
The program team has piled up so many elements, it's not really a self-evaluation of the actors, it's purely a psychological game.
After a brief silence, Ling Sui took the A rating sticker first and put it on his left arm.
Although getting a lower rating could help her avoid being slapped in the face by the mentor...but considering the other contestants in the lounge, getting an A was already a sign of humility.
Among the contestants participating in "Passing on the Torch", half of them are from Aoqi and Tiantian.
Although Yumi Video’s own talent show failed quietly, it is happy to help its competitors’ idols find re-employment.
Xi Yu glanced at her and decided to follow Ling Suisui and get an A. After they both made their choices, the grades assigned to them by the tutors appeared on the screen.
The mentor team gave Ling Sui an A grade, while Xi Yu received a B grade.
Ling Sui was a little surprised by this result, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed reasonable.
Rather than the ratings given by the mentors, she cared more about Xi Yu's expression at the moment.
She didn't look embarrassed or awkward, but rather seemed to have anticipated the outcome.
Ling Suisui also felt that although Xi Yu didn't talk to her, his eyes would glance at her from time to time.
Fortunately, after they passed through this corridor and entered the official recording location, the two of them could separate and chat with their friends instead of having to stay together.
Xiang Yanchu hadn't come over yet, so Ling Suisui and Zhang Kexin greeted him.
She and Zhang Kexin knew each other for a long time, and they first met when she played Jia Zhenzhen.
Zhang Kexin saw that both her hands were rated A, and then thought about the B on her right hand, and she couldn't help feeling sad.
She debuted earlier than Ling Sui, but her career has been going backwards over the years... Of course, it's not just her, most show people can't escape this fate.
Although Zhang Kexin had a complex feeling of "being speechless facing the elders of Jiangdong" when she saw Ling Suisui again, it did not affect her warm waving and calling Ling Suisui to sit next to her and chat with her.
The two chatted about their recent new songs and movies and easily found common topics.
When Xiang Yanchu came over, the conversation between the three of them became even more lively.
When talking about the show "Passing on the Torch" which they were currently recording, Zhang Kexin mentioned that she had found out some specific rules beforehand.
"Once the contestants have gathered, they will meet with the mentors. The mentors will give us improvisation topics and then give each person a score. It seems that the higher the score, the more advantageous it is in the later stages."
This competition system...sounds a bit familiar.
Ling Suisui thought to himself, this program has invited a bunch of talent shows, and now even the initial stage of the talent show is going to be copied here?
Xiang Yanchu: "I know this too, and it seems that there will be elimination today, and some people will leave."
"Is it true? The pace is so fast? Or did someone not have time to record and only signed for one episode?"
The three of them looked at each other, and all said that the contract they signed was to cooperate with the entire recording of the program, and they could not withdraw from the competition without special circumstances unless they were eliminated.
"I guess everyone is like that." Ling Suisui speculated, "After all, it is Yumi's key variety show project... There were eliminations in the first episode. I guess the production team thinks this fast-paced competition system has a better effect and can attract more audiences."
Ling Suisui had a microphone on her body, and even though the discussion of the competition system would definitely not be included in the main film, she still spoke in a rather tactful manner.
If she were to tell the truth, the production team would definitely have to create enough conflicts to have material to use for hype.
While they were chatting, other contestants came in one after another.
Zhang Kexin and Xiang Yanchu knew almost all the Xiu Ren, so Ling Suisui followed them and greeted them, making a few new friends.
Since I'm here and can't leave this crappy show, its only significance is to provide a social platform. Anyway, Ling Suisui can't go back empty-handed.
The prerequisite for having friends around her to provide her with resources is that she knows many friends. Moreover, Ling Suisui is warm and generous, and everyone likes to play with her.
After more than ten minutes, Ling Suisui had memorized the names of most people and matched their names with their faces.
Among the forty contestants, only Hu Mingzhe received an S rating from the mentor group.
When he met Ling Sui, he affectionately called her "Zhenzhen".
——This actor is indeed an acquaintance of Ling Sui. When she was taken by teacher Tang Bing to record "A Beautiful Life", Hu Mingzhe was also one of the flying guests.
They did a lot of farm work together and formed a small group after the show. It’s just that almost two years have passed, everyone has new friends, and Ji Zhaoying and Jiang Heng fell in love and broke up, so no one has chatted in the group for a long time.
"Congratulations." Ling Suisui said to him with a smile, "You are the only S in the whole field, which means the instructor is very optimistic about you."
"No, no, no, I don't dare to be praised in front of you."
Hu Mingzhe: "You just got an A, but my S is a bit hot to the touch."
Ling Suisui exchanged some business words with him, and then Hu Mingzhe went to socialize elsewhere.
After he left, Zhang Kexin winked at her, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself. Ling Sui guessed that she wanted to share some gossip, but was concerned about the microphone on her body.
Zhang Kexin, who is obsessed with sharing, will create conditions even if there are none.
She took out her cell phone and sent a message to Ling Suisui:
[Look, this is the appearance of the new Prince Corn. 】
[After Xiang Ming died, all the resources originally prepared for the online game were transferred to Hu Mingzhe, and the good team was also moved to Hu's new drama that was about to start. 】
[He is definitely the champion of this session, we are just runners-up. 】
Ling Suisui replied with an emoticon, and then chatted with Zhang Kexin about other things in front of the camera.
The show was scripted, which didn’t surprise Ling Suisui at all. Now she is more curious about what kind of character Xiyu has. Did he go from being unpopular to making a comeback?
The way she looked at her just now really made Ling Suisui a little concerned.
After all forty contestants entered the venue, the mentor group finally appeared on stage.
Everyone around stood up, and Ling Suisui followed the crowd and stood up to applaud, always paying attention to the smile on her face.
Several mentors introduced themselves in turn and then announced the rules of this session.
It’s similar to what Zhang Kexin said. Each actor has to improvise based on the topics given by the mentors, and four contestants will be eliminated in this episode based on their scores.
Improvisational performances are divided into solo and duet modes. Actors can choose freely and find partners on their own, but each actor can only perform once.
Please note that even for a duet performance, the mentor group will give scores to individuals.
Wu Guangji looked at the teleprompter and said, "I'll give you ten minutes to discuss whether you want to go alone or find a partner. When you've made up your mind, submit your names and we'll draw lots to decide the order."
After the rules were announced, forty young actors began to move.
Some were looking for friends, some were trying to curry favor with others... this area suddenly became very lively.
Those more popular actors are surrounded by many people, especially show people.
Show people like to play with popular contestants, which is also related to the editing method of variety shows - as we all know, in reality shows, the distribution of shots is very uneven.
If Huhu performs solo, or teams up with another Huhu, his performance clips may be edited out, and his entire appearance on the show would be in vain.
Ling Sui sat there without moving. In the eyes of others, she was not one of the "more popular" ones, at most she was in the second tier, so the surroundings were relatively quiet.
In terms of performance difficulty, monologues have higher requirements on actors; but in a two-person improvisation performance, you never know what kind of "surprise" your teammates can bring you.
Therefore, Ling Suisui feels that solo and duet performances each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and either method is similar.
She originally wanted to find Xiang Yanchu, but Xiang Yanchu had already formed a team with another boy. Zhang Kexin didn't have a teammate yet, but she shook her head at her three times.
"No, Suisui, I can't act with you. You're too good."
On the surface, Ling Suisui is A and Zhang Kexin is B, with only one level difference between them.
But Zhang Kexin knew clearly that Ling Sui's acting skills were far better than hers. If she were to act on the same stage with her, she would definitely be crushed. So why should she humiliate herself?
Ling Suisui: ...
When she was hesitating whether to continue looking for teammates or just go on stage alone, Hu Mingzhe, who was surrounded by many people before, came over and invited her.
"Teaming up, Suisui? We've known each other for a long time, but we've never worked together before."
Well, since he invited her sincerely, Ling Suisui agreed.
The two of them were picked by the mentors to be the ninth group to perform, which was neither a good nor a bad order.
The full score of the mentor team is 40 points, which means that each mentor can score up to 10 points. The scores of the first eight groups (contestants) vary greatly. The best score is 33 points and the worst is only 21 points.
When Ling Suisui went on stage to introduce herself, she clearly felt that several mentors were looking at her.
This gaze was so hot and so vivid, but she, the person involved, kept smiling in response. However, Hu Mingzhe, who was standing next to her, was caught by the side of the gaze and was sweating profusely.
"Ling Suisui..."
Qi Xuan read out her name and looked up at her: "I've seen your profile, and Tang Bing said she admires your talent. Do you think you were born to be an actor?"
The contestants behind the mentor group all widened their eyes. When the previous groups were performing, the questions they asked were not so sharp and direct!
This... Could it be that Qi Xuan really brought the grudges between the big girls to the younger generation?
Ling Suisui calmly replied: "I think acting is a subject that requires lifelong study. Teacher Tang Bing often told me that actors need to be diligent and hardworking rather than talented in order to make new breakthroughs. Water does not compete to be the first, but to keep flowing. [1]"
Qi Xuan glanced at her but didn't say anything else.
This time it was Lin Xuelan's turn to ask a question. She thought for a moment and said, "You are a couple who have been in a relationship for ten years. The girl asks the boy why he cheated on her. Let's get started."
There were no sets or props on the small stage, and Ling Suisui and Hu Mingzhe had no time to discuss. As soon as the cameraman came over with the camera, they had to immediately get into the performance state.
Ling Sui turned her back to get a feel for the situation, and when she turned back the next second, her eyes and aura had completely changed.
She stared at Hu Mingzhe, and tears gradually welled up in her eyes.
"Why?" she asked softly. "Do you think I'm a fool and will never find out what you've done?"
Hu Mingzhe tried to argue: "Ling Suisui, I don't understand what you are saying at all. If you have any misunderstandings about me, we can sit down and have a good chat. I..."
"Stop pretending."
Ling Sui's voice gradually increased: "You're just going to admit it straight away if you cheated on me, or do you want me to print out the chat records between you and her and give a copy to each of your colleagues and friends, only then will you be happy?"
Hearing her being so crazy, Hu Mingzhe instantly became anxious.
"Sui Sui, listen to my explanation. These... these are just for show. I am sincere to you. We have been together for ten years, and you still don't believe me?"
Ling Suisui had been looking at him coldly before, but after hearing what he said, she raised her head, sniffed, and tried hard not to let her tears fall.
She took a step forward, the disgust in her eyes almost overflowing, scaring Hu Mingzhe so much that he stepped back repeatedly.
"Don't I believe you?"
Ling Suisui choked up and said, "You said good night to her, sang to her to sleep, shared delicious food and fun things with her as soon as you saw them, and even prepared birthday surprises for her..."
"All the wonderful memories we have had over the past ten years are unique to me, but they are with you."
Ling Suisui stepped forward and pressed Hu Mingzhe's heart with his finger: "Is this your true heart? I don't even know whether what you gave me is the original or a copy."
"Let's break up and save some dignity for each other."
She didn't roar or scream, but the calmer she was, the more it seemed like a storm was about to break out.
Not only Hu Mingzhe, but even the contestants below were carried away by her emotions. They spontaneously quieted down and dared not say a word.
Ling Suisui looked very calm, but they always felt that she would slap Hu Mingzhe in the face in the next second.
Hu Mingzhe was shocked by her aura, and 50% of the regret on his face was genuine.
He swallowed hard, "I'm sorry, I know it's all my fault, but if you give me one more chance, I will change. I promise I will change!"
Ling Suisui sneered, turned around and left. Hu Mingzhe kept muttering that he was really wrong, and then tried to pull her hand from behind, but Ling Suisui shook it off twice in a row.
The third time, she finally couldn't bear it anymore and pushed him away.
"Get out! Don't let me see you again!"
It was at this moment that Ling Suisui roared out. In line with her momentum and Hu Mingzhe's hurt expression, the contestants' previously suppressed expectations were released, and their hearts trembled.
It was like they were taking a class here, and everyone had learned something before the instructor gave any comments.
But Ling Sui's performance doesn't stop there.
Hu Mingzhe stood there feeling sad and regretful. Ling Sui took two steps forward and tears quickly flowed down her face.
She raised her hand to wipe it, but the more she wiped, the more it came off. In the end, she smiled self-deprecatingly, ignored the tears on her face, and continued to stride forward.
This scene lasted only three seconds, but the contestants below felt as if Ling Suisui had touched their hearts.
She was sad and reluctant just now, and her smile, which was free and easy but also full of pain, was deeply rooted in their minds. Even after Ling Sui returned to the stage and bowed to express her gratitude with Hu Mingzhe, everyone still felt a sour pain in their hearts.
The ending should have been as refreshing as a gentle breeze, but why was there some glass shards mixed in, leaving tiny wounds in their hearts?
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