Chapter 18
What did Ling Suisui do to her fairy-like face!
The theme of the Ling Suisui group's final performance is "Division", and the rehearsals are going smoothly.
She borrowed a camera from a classmate, set up four fixed cameras in the rehearsal room, recorded the group's rehearsal, and then projected the four sets of images onto a white wall at the same time for team members to view the effects.
"This is to simulate the visual effects of different seating areas under the stage. The judges will be sitting in the middle, so we will focus on the footage from cameras 2 and 3, and you can just take a look at the footage from cameras 1 and 4 for reference."
"Tomorrow is the whole class rehearsal. Let's try to pass it in one go so that the teacher won't keep us here to catch any problems."
On the day when they officially go on stage, in addition to the teachers who will grade them, leaders and professors from the school will also come, so it is called a "performance report."
With such a reliable team leader like Ling Suisui, the team members feel relaxed and confident.
Although the rehearsals these days have been hard, the efforts have paid off! They inquired about the situation of other groups, and found out that some groups were still sorting out the words today, and had almost already reserved their places for the teacher to keep them after class tomorrow.
Everyone was discussing while watching the video. Ling Suisui also found a seat to sit down, and Chen Yuening moved closer to her.
He asked, "Are the machines in the department so easy to borrow now? You were able to get four of them, that's amazing."
"It's not from the department. Just imagine, if I want to borrow a machine from the college, the huge pile of application forms alone is enough to make me vomit blood. I also have to go to seven places to get nine stamps. And even then, I have to wait in line for more than half a month. I definitely can't borrow it."
"Who did you borrow it from?"
Ling Suisui counted on his fingers: "One is my own, and the other three are rented from outside."
"You're paying for it yourself?" Chen Yuening paused. "It shouldn't be cheap to rent a machine. I'll pay for it. You've been busy all the time, thank you for your hard work."
Ling Suisui glanced at him and said, "That's okay. I'll use these cameras myself to shoot vlog material from multiple angles. Besides, renting a camera is not expensive. I didn't choose a celebrity model. The total rental cost for the three cameras is less than a hundred yuan a day."
"Teacher Chen, haven't you heard of small amounts of money in the hundreds for a long time? Being an actor requires life experience."
"...Don't come on."
Chen Yuening talked about something else: "By the way, my agent recently wanted to sign a new person, and he wants a young actress."
"If you are interested in Huacai, I can arrange a meeting between you two."
They are on different tracks and their image positioning is different, so Chen Yuening is not worried that Ling Suisui's joining will affect his resources.
On the contrary, he was very optimistic about Ling Sui's future, so he invited her to become a fellow student.
Huacai... Ling Sui thought about it and shook his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, but your agent wants a traffic star who can quickly become famous, which is not in line with my development path. I still want to learn more in school in the next few years and take a more steady approach."
Chen Yuening tried to persuade her: "You can talk to him. Although I am also filming and running activities, it has not affected my studies."
"We are in different situations."
Ling Suisui lowered his voice and said to him, "As far as I know, Huacai has two big agents. One is your agent Liu Shou, and the other is Fan Qiao."
"Fan Qiao has a post-2000s actress under her wing. She starred in a web drama this month and the effect was beyond expectations. If Fan Qiao manages the situation properly, she will be able to receive more resources from Huacai and receive focused training."
"Liu Shou wants to sign a new artist at this time because he wants to compete with Fan Qiao. We must not let her take up all the resources of young actresses."
Under such circumstances, Liu Shou would definitely find ways to increase the exposure of the newcomer and catch up with Fan Qiao's progress.
As for studies and stuff…it doesn’t matter if you drop out halfway, because after you become famous, there will be fans who will find all kinds of reasons and excuses to whitewash you.
Ling Suisui's words were well-reasoned and Chen Yuening was stunned.
He was shocked: "How do you know so much about our company's internal affairs?"
The key is that what she said makes a lot of sense. Although Chen Yuening hadn't thought of it before, after she said it, he felt that it must be true.
"I'm talking about known information."
Ling Suisui counted on his fingers, "The agent information of your company is public; the dramas broadcast by actresses are available to everyone; and Huacai currently has more popular male actors and no decent actresses to support the show, which is also known to everyone."
"Combining these, and thinking about it a little, you can come to a conclusion."
Chen Yuening: …
Your brain and my brain seem to be different.jpg
He thought for a long time and could only say: "It seems that you have a plan and are patient."
After all, Huacai Film and Television is a major domestic entertainment company. Even if some actors can think of this situation, they cannot resist the temptation of being promoted and becoming famous quickly.
It is said that opportunities in the entertainment industry are fleeting. Who knows if you miss it this time, will there be next time?
Ling Suisui smiled and said, "Because I want to have more bargaining chips in my hands. Signing with a company now is too passive."
She works so hard not to become a tool for a company or an agent to make money. If that's the case, then it won't matter how popular you become.
Rather than being a chess piece on the chessboard, Ling Suisui would rather be the person playing chess.
Chen Yuening asked: "Will you open your own studio?"
"Well... I can only say that I don't reject this option." Ling Suisui answered cautiously, "But it depends on the specific situation. I haven't even filmed my first movie yet, so it's too early to think about it."
"By the way, if you have a reliable assistant, you can introduce her to me. I want a girl."
A crew assistant is an assistant who specifically serves the artists during filming. With Ling Sui's status, don't expect the crew to assign more responsible people to her. Just find one yourself.
According to the contract she signed, the food and lodging of the crew assistants can be reimbursed. If she hires her own, the crew will also give her a subsidy, which doesn't cost much in total.
Chen Yuening nodded: "No problem, you are shooting in Hengdian, right? You don't have to worry about that place, the crew assistants are very experienced."
Ling Suisui: "Oh, it seems like you are doing well in Hengdian."
"Of course. Don't you think about it? I debuted as a child star, and Hengdian can be considered my second hometown."
At this point, Chen Yuening joked, "I am your senior in the entertainment industry. You have to respect me, understand?"
Ling Suisui cooperated with the performance: "Wow, Teacher Chen, you are so amazing!"
Chen Yuening waved his hand modestly and was about to say a few polite words when he heard Ling Suisui ask:
"Teacher Chen, when you played the role of a prince when you were a kid, did you shave your head?"
“…”
The smile on Chen Yuening's face gradually disappeared, and Ling Suisui asked him: "Teacher Chen, why can't you laugh anymore? Is it because you don't like to laugh by nature?"
"You have a bald head, except for a small tuft at the back. Didn't your classmates laugh at you?"
She also searched for pictures online and showed her phone to Chen Yuening, publicly executing him.
Chen Yuening covered his face: "Let me go, please."
Damn it, the crew didn’t even prepare headgear for children, and the director fooled him and his parents, so he really shaved his head!
When Chen Yuening sees this photo now, he still feels as if his eyes are dark.
Ling Suisui continued to tease him: "Teacher Chen's spirit of sacrificing for art is really worth learning for newcomers like us."
Chen Yuening: …
He racked his brains to think of how to fight back, but Ling Suisui had already switched back to a serious state and reminded him to concentrate on watching the video.
Well, before he could throw the punch, the cotton stuck to his face.
After the video was played, the group started a discussion. By putting ourselves in the perspective of an outsider, we can discover new problems in this performance.
For example, the actors' faces could not be seen when they were moving, the designed movements were blocked, etc. In response to these, Ling Suisui led everyone to adjust the lines one by one, striving to achieve perfection.
"Let's do this for now. If you have any problems with your part, please find your co-star to practice with. The box of mineral water at the door was bought by me. Drink when you are thirsty and take a break when you need to. Before the performance, take care of your throat and don't force yourself."
The group members responded: "Okay——"
"Thank you, Team Leader."
"Sui Sui, you've worked hard."
Ling Suisui smiled and told everyone to be welcome.
The two labels of "academic master" and "responsible and reliable" enable her to have the best reputation and popularity in the acting department. In this way, whether it is striving for various honors or doing fan research after becoming famous, it will be a positive bonus for her.
Although being result-oriented is a bit utilitarian...her sincerity in details is her killer move.
During the rehearsal, the performance of the "Separation" group was indeed the best.
Not only was the teacher satisfied, but other students also felt tremendous pressure. It’s also the final performance, but your group managed to perform so well?
It's fine that the scenery of the branch group is better looking, the props are more exquisite, and the costumes are more in line with the plot, but why do they have stage lighting to coordinate with their performance? Why is it so high-end?
Ling Suisui: Just discuss it with the lighting technician in advance, it’s very easy:)
Each of these team members was willing to take risks and paint their skin yellow and rough. When Jinhua, played by Ling Suisui, appeared on the stage, even Wen Jiayan and Xia Tian almost didn't recognize her.
Oh my God, this woman with two thick braids, dry and messy hair, and a hunched back, is actually Ling Suisui?
It's incredible, what on earth did she do to her beautiful face?
As for the gap in performance, this is the most obvious and critical gap.
The performances of other groups were like skits at company annual meetings, which were tasteless and a pity to discard. The audiences at the bottom had to make do and watch the whole thing because they couldn't leave.
As for Ling Suisui's group, it felt like watching a high-quality drama that required buying tickets, and if you went too late you couldn't get a good seat.
After the entire experimental class rehearsed, the high-quality performance of the "Separation" group made the other groups almost unable to sleep.
In dormitory 404, not to mention Wen Jiayan, who is usually hardworking, even Xia Tian, who is relatively indifferent, got excited. The closer it gets to the performance, the later we return to the dormitory, and we spend all our time in the rehearsal room.
Xiang Yanchu was very confused: "What's wrong with you?"
"Don't mention it." Wen Jiayan said with dark circles under her eyes, "It's all because of the devil Ling Suisui. She is so cruel and wants to kill us all."
The three classes in the Performance Department rehearsed and performed separately, so Xiang Yanchu had never seen the performance of the "Separation" group.
"Is it nice?" she asked. "You make me want to go and see it."
Wen Jiayan wanted to say something but hesitated. She really wasn't in the mood to praise, but she couldn't say anything bad against her conscience.
She could only say solemnly: "Then come and watch. There are thousands of seats in the theater anyway. I won't spoil the story for you."
"I'm not in the experimental class, can I still get in?"
"Of course you can. Besides, the days of the performance are the campus open days. As long as you apply in advance on the official website, relatives and friends can enter."
Of course, real-name authentication is required, and visitors who are relatives of students are more likely to be approved.
Xiang Yanchu thought about it and decided to invite Zhang Kexin to watch it together.
She originally wanted to tag him directly in the girl group, but after typing the content, she cut and cleared it, and then pasted and sent it in the private chat.
Well... because Sun Qianqian is also in the group. Although she was the one who was fired first because of the competition for the role and Ling Suisui took her place later, she has been very unhappy these days and everyone in the group has been very cautious.
After all, we are all in the same group, and besides logic, there are also human relationships and social etiquette.
Zhang Kexin gladly accepted the invitation. The busiest period at the end of the year had passed, and there were not many events in mid-January.
Not only did she come herself, she also called on the regular staff who were in the process of reasoning.
Li Yuanqing was the first to respond, as he just wanted to go back to his alma mater; Lin Xiangyu was also willing to come, as he and Ling Suisui still had a good relationship; Dai Zheng had no notice that day and happened to be in the capital, so he also wanted to join in the fun.
They all said they wanted to go, so Chu Ya followed them.
When variety show MCs go out together in an orderly manner, it is a way to show team spirit and is good for everyone.
Lin Xiangyu also added Ji Zhaoying, needless to say, she would definitely come.
If Ding Feng Bo wasn't going to start filming the day after the performance report, and Ying Nian, as the male lead, had other things to do, she would have had to drag him along.
In the end, Ling Suisui got a list of seven stars who wanted to watch her final performance.
——That is, the other three male actors of the Beautiful Life Six-member Group have joined the group, otherwise the lineup would be even more lively, and they could just put together a team of ten people, which would be enough to hold two banners for her.
Ling Suisui: ...
Thank you so much for your love. It turns out she is so popular in the circle?
Although the school's official website strictly controls the number of visitors and the date of the performance has not been announced to the public, there are still well-informed fans who know that they will come.
Even if they didn't perform, fans still sneaked into the campus and grabbed seats in the school theater early.
The students in the experimental class were all confused. Why were there so many people watching an exam?
The scene was so big that everyone was very nervous and looked at Chen Yuening with condemning eyes.
Chen Yuening: …
That’s not right, are these really his fans? Is he that popular?
Ling Sui turned his head silently, pretending he knew nothing.
She just glanced at the audience and found that not only were there many people in the back, but the judges' seats in the front were almost full as well.
This is normal, as the counselors had given them a clear outline beforehand, and the superiors attach great importance to the teaching results of the experimental class.
Ling Suisui came to the team members and encouraged them:
"Don't be nervous, our rehearsal the other day went really well, so just perform normally today."
The team members nodded one after another and took out the small notebooks they carried with them to continue memorizing their lines.
Although they have memorized it by heart, they still want to recite it again before going on stage to strengthen their muscle memory.
Below the stage, Ling Sui’s “friends in the circle” sat in a row.
Lin Xiangyu asked quietly: "Which one will be the first to appear in Sui Sui?"
Ji Zhaoying: "I've seen the program list my friend sent me, and the separation is in the third one, so it should be soon."
It’s really fast, this is the second one now.
A fan nearby recognized them, and Li Yuanqing made a hushing gesture, reminding them to try not to speak.
The fan nodded quickly, but still couldn't help but say: "Are you here to record the third season of Reasoning? I really like this show!"
Dai Zheng: "We are not here to record a show, but to watch a performance. Do you remember Jia Zhenzhen? We are here to see her today."
The fans were very excited: "I remember that episode made me cry! It turns out Jia Zhenzhen is a student of the Film Academy. I was wondering why you all came today."
Li Yuanqing reminded her again not to talk. The fans covered their mouths embarrassedly and did not disturb them anymore, but returned to their seats.
She took out the camera she carried with her - she was not an ordinary fan, but an experienced fan, with the online name Anna.
Although the lights in the theater auditorium were dim and I could hardly take pictures of anything, I was already here and couldn't go back empty-handed, so I might as well take a straight shot of Jia Zhenzhen!
Oh, no, Jia Zhenzhen is the name of the NPC. The actress seems to be called Ling... Ling what?
The host announced that it was Ling suìsuì.
Anna quickly set up the camera and compared the photos she found on her phone to look for Ling Suisui.
This one is not here, that one is not here... Strange, is she really here?
Vocal, it can’t be that country-sounding girl!
——I have to say that the station sister has a great eye for finding people, and Anna found the right target.
Ling Suisui not only continued the makeup style during the rehearsal, but also made an upgraded version. She made her top tight and her pants baggy, which made her look even more rustic after putting them on.
As an actor, one cannot just pursue good looks; the most important thing is to fit the role.
The play opens with a scene where the three sons are arguing about dividing the family property and the eldest sister Jinhua returns to visit her mother.
The parents sat there with sad faces. The eldest son remained silent, while the eldest daughter-in-law was sharp-tongued and refused to suffer any loss. The second son would throw things if he disagreed with something, while the second daughter-in-law trembled beside him and dared not speak.
Their third son, whom they usually love the most, was now rolling his eyes and fanning the flames in the dispute between his eldest sister-in-law and second brother, completely disregarding the old man's mood and feelings.
When Jinhua pushed the door open, only her third brother Aimin looked in her direction.
But the first thing he said was not to ask if she was okay, but to ask if she had brought any delicious food back from her in-laws' house. After receiving a negative answer, Ai Min snorted and walked away, without any intention of helping her with the luggage.
Ling Suisui stood where he was. She doesn't have a single line here, but just her thin figure can make people feel her disappointment and loneliness.
Anna slowly read on. Although she still disliked Jinhua's ugly makeup, she felt more sympathy and resonance for this character.
She was still looking forward to how Jinhua would join the scene, but she never expected that Ling Suisui would start doing housework on the stage.
That's right, housework. After she returns to her parents' home, she has to sweep the floor, mop the floor, wipe the table, and arrange the furnishings... If the cost of setting the scene was not limited, she might also have to cook, wash clothes, raise chickens and feed pigs.
The drama of dividing the family is still going on. The three families have their own thoughts and no one is willing to give in.
Another member of the family, their eldest sister Jinhua, was not only excluded from the distribution of the family property, but also had to work hard and serve as a background board on the stage.
When Ling Suisui bent over and swept away the melon seed shells that his second brother spit on the ground with a broom, Anna's fists stiffened.
She adjusted the position of the camera while complaining in her heart. Damn, these characters are so cold-blooded, this is your sister!
Can't you see that it's very uncomfortable for her when she bends down, and her movements are a little slow? Jinhua is such a grown-up person standing in front of them, why can they just act as if she doesn't exist?
The play was already halfway through, and Ling Suisui still didn't have a complete line. But even so, the audience would not ignore her presence.
Her hardworking back and slightly staggering steps deeply touched the audience's hearts. Her silence formed a sharp contrast with the quarrels and arguments among the three brothers, which made everyone feel sad.
Before I knew it, the lights on the field changed.
There was still a light source shining on the place where the other seven people were arguing, while Ling Suisui was sorting out miscellaneous items on the other side. The place where she was gradually getting darker until it was swallowed by darkness.
Anna was glad that she was sitting close. Although the camera could not capture her, she could vaguely see that Ling Suisui was still working even in the dark.
Jinhua is really a silly character. She is hardworking and simple, never complains about work, and just focuses on her work.
——Even though many people’s attention has long been attracted by the quarrel over the separation of the family, even the audience may forget that there is still a golden flower on the stage who is silently contributing.
Anna, who was 20 years old, felt abused as her eyes followed Ling Sui. She rubbed her eyes and sniffed.
Anna suddenly thought, oh no, Jinhua won’t have no lines forever, right?
That definitely won't happen. Although Jinhua has a low presence at home, there are still people who remember her when they encounter troubles.
The sons were arguing endlessly, and the parents, who were all brothers and sisters in law, really didn't want to be the bad guys. They suggested, why not listen to your eldest sister's opinion and ask her what she thinks?
When he was suddenly called, a light lit up at the location where Ling Suisui was. The audience clearly saw the surprise and joy on her face.
She wiped her hands on her clothes and stammered, "Uh, Dad, Mom, actually I..."
Before she could finish, her eldest sister-in-law spoke first: "Sister, it is natural for the eldest son to inherit the family business. When our parents are gone, it will be us who will be the ones to break the pot."
The second brother was not willing to be outdone: "Sister, you have also seen that the eldest brother is a coward. If you are wronged in your husband's family, you have to ask me to support you, otherwise who else can you count on?"
The third brother is sweeter than them and is more capable. He took the rag from Jinhua's hand, and took her to recall the past, hoping to gain her support by playing the emotional card.
Jinhua, who was ignored just now, suddenly became the hottest thing in the house. The parents who had thrown the trouble on her now wished they could become invisible.
Ling Sui stood there awkwardly, being repeatedly pulled and pushed by them. She tried to speak several times, but was interrupted by the quarrels between her brothers and their wives.
Her head lowered lower and lower, and her small movements became more and more. Anna looked at her and felt nervous and scared for her.
The eldest sister-in-law pushed her and said, "Sister, please say something! Tell me, should we give more to Aiguo? He is the eldest son!"
The third brother said sarcastically: "Then our eldest sister is still the oldest sister. She is the first child of our parents!"
Chen Yuening said this with a roll of his eyes, and everyone could sense the sarcasm in his words, but Ling Suisui suddenly raised his head, as if he was inspired with great courage by these unintentional words.
The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed before speaking, and her voice was trembling.
Ling Suisui said tremblingly that her daughter was ill and wanted to borrow money from her parents to buy some medicine. Since they were dividing the family property...
Before she could finish her words, her eldest sister-in-law screamed, "Sister, you are married and have been married for a long time. How dare you come back to ask for money for your parents' coffin? Do you have any conscience?"
Ling Sui's eyes were red: "Sister-in-law, I...but Chunni is very ill, I'm afraid she..."
The eldest sister-in-law kept shouting, "She's not our child, so it's none of our business!"
This was really harsh to hear. Ling Suisui sobbed and asked, "Aiguo, Chunni is your niece. Do you allow your wife to say this?"
Aiguo turned his head away and symbolically made a gesture of pulling his wife. After his hand was shaken away, he didn't say anything else.
The second sister-in-law said vaguely: "Sister, even if your baby is sick, it is your husband's family who should pay... You can't blame us..."
"Could it be that... they dislike Chunni because she is a girl, so they are unwilling to send her for treatment?"
Ling Sui didn't know whether to nod or shake her head. She stood there blankly, her eyes moving mechanically as she looked at her three younger brothers.
The second brother, who had just slammed the table vigorously and said he would support her, now remained silent.
Just now she was talking about how good their relationship was. Her third brother, who had been closest to her since childhood, silently took several steps back.
When Ling Suisui looked at him, he also said: "Sister, you know me. Most of my salary is given to my family, and the rest has to be used to save money to marry a wife."
"Big sister, you love me the most, you can't just watch me be single for the rest of my life, right?"
Ling Suisui stood on the stage. She was surrounded by people, but she was like an isolated island with no help.
She wanted to say something, but her lips were trembling.
“You, you guys…”
The audiences in the audience felt their hearts were in their throats and they wished they could rush onto the stage and punch them twice on behalf of Jinhua.
The students in the experimental class who had watched the rehearsal before exchanged knowing glances.
Don’t blink next, the oppressed Jinhua is about to turn evil and rebel.
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