With Wu Yan backing her up, Leng Yue no longer needed to hide and smoothly made it into the final round. Of course, Ai Qingqing was also there.
The final round is different from the previous rounds; everyone has to choose a segment to perform.
The Yunfeng group has eight members left, including two newcomers, Leng Yue and Ai Qingqing, and the rest are all second, third or fourth-tier celebrities.
With a big director and a big production, the cast of this drama is naturally top-notch. They're willing to make cameo appearances, even if it's just a minor role.
For any actor who gets even a cameo in a blockbuster like this, future opportunities will be plentiful. Moreover, for aspiring celebrities looking to transition into mainstream stars, collaborating with a renowned director like Lin Xing will undoubtedly boost their careers!
Nobody in this circle is stupid!
Leng Yue knew this too, which put her under a lot of pressure. She glanced at Ai Qingqing; she seemed quite calm. She wondered if Ai Qingqing knew something.
Soon, the eight people drew lots: Yu Luoluo No. 1, Ai Qingqing No. 2, Dong Jing No. 3, Kong Yuqiu No. 4, Leng Yue No. 5, Zhao Qian No. 6, Li Yuanyuan No. 7, and Han Lele No. 8.
Yu Luoluo was the first to perform, and she chose the scene where Yunfeng makes her final choice to protect the prince. She was seen carrying a child in her arms, running forward, constantly looking back, her face filled with panic.
As she ran, she suddenly stopped, seemingly realizing there was no way forward. Yu Luoluo's expression slowly shifted from panic and unease to determination.
She looked down lovingly at the little prince in her arms, smiled gently, and then quietly hid the child before turning and running away.
The performance ended! The judges all nodded; Yu Luoluo had indeed made a good choice. Her appearance perfectly matched the final scene of forbearance, sacrifice, and resolute determination. Leng Yue nodded inwardly as well; Yu Luoluo was indeed excellent!
Next up was Ai Qingqing. She stepped forward, greeted the judges, introduced the segment she was going to perform, and then began her performance.
She chose the scene where Yunfeng helps the female lead sow discord among Consort Shu's personal maids. This scene is a double test of both dialogue delivery and acting skills, because Lin Xing prefers on-site sound recording and therefore places great importance on the actors' delivery of lines. Therefore, Ai Qingqing's choice of this scene was indeed excellent!
Ai Qingqing delivered her long speech with perfect pronunciation, intonation, and passion, just like a professional broadcaster. It was obvious she had practiced diligently, but it also felt somewhat forced.
Ai Qingqing's micro-expressions were originally handled very well, but because her lines were too authentic, it gave people a sense of incongruity.
As Leng Yue watched, she also began to think about her own scene, considering where it was lacking and what she needed to pay attention to.
Dong Jing and Kong Yuqiu are both acting in the same drama, which puts the latter at a disadvantage compared to the former. They'll be constantly compared, making it immediately clear who's better!
They all chose scenes opposite the female lead, showcasing Yun Feng's loyalty and dedication. Dong Jing portrayed a composed and dignified presence, while Kong Yuqiu exuded a gentle and graceful charm; each had their own unique appeal.
Soon it was Leng Yue's turn. Leng Yue walked onto the stage in a few steps and greeted the judges with grace and poise, "Hello, judges, I am contestant number 5, Leng Yue, and I will be performing the third segment."
After Leng Yue finished speaking, she began her performance. The third scene was about Yun Feng's brief romantic relationship in her life.
Yunfeng had a childhood sweetheart named Yulong. After Yunfeng entered the palace as a maid, Yulong studied even harder, hoping to pass the imperial examinations and bring Yunfeng out of the palace as soon as possible.
Later, Yulong indeed passed the imperial examination with top honors, but the emperor took a liking to him and made him his son-in-law.
Yu Long could not refuse and had to agree. Later, Yu Long arranged to meet Yun Feng and returned the token of their love to her.
Yunfeng smiled and said, "Since there's nothing else, I'll be going!" She then turned away gracefully, leaving Yulong alone to stare blankly at her retreating figure.
This scene seems extremely short, with only one line of dialogue. However, Leng Yue believes that this is precisely a key factor in Yun Feng's ending.
Everyone only saw Yunfeng's final sacrifice and felt sorry for her, but they didn't notice that at the moment when it was impossible for her to be with Yulong, Yunfeng's heart had already died.
From the very beginning, the female lead had no intention of putting Yunfeng in danger, but Yunfeng insisted on it.
Moreover, ever since Yulong returned the token, Yunfeng has been constantly walking on the edge of danger. Her requests for difficult tasks and specific actions are clearly signs of courting death!
After Yunfeng entered the palace, her parents and relatives passed away one after another, and Yulong became her only remaining hope. So when even this only hope was shattered, there was nothing left in the world that she cared about.
Therefore, Yunfeng's death was not accidental!
Leng Yue gave a faint smile to the air, casually recited her lines, and turned to leave. Her back was ramrod straight, and she strode away, but her face was pale, her eyes vacant, as if all her spirit had vanished in an instant. Everyone clearly sensed the change in Leng Yue's demeanor; from her previous cautiousness, she had become cold and fearless.
After Leng Yue's performance, the judges whispered among themselves for a while before letting her leave the stage.
Next up were the performances by Zhao Qian, Li Yuanyuan, and Han Lele, each portraying Yunfeng with their own unique characteristics.
Zhao Qian is quirky and clever, Li Yuanyuan is quiet and elegant, and Han Lele is innocent and straightforward. Because they are playing different scenes, they are all quite fitting for their roles.
Finally, the judges told them to go home and wait for further notice, and everyone dispersed.
Everyone else was taken away by their agents and assistants, but Leng Yue walked out alone.
When Liu Hu arrived, he snorted at Leng Yue and said sarcastically, "Qingqing, let's go. Some people have climbed the social ladder, and we can't afford to offend them!"
Ai Qingqing glanced at Leng Yue, then followed behind Liu Hu with a troubled expression, still wearing an innocent look. Leng Yue waved her hand and didn't say anything.
After everyone had left, Leng Yue slowly packed her things and waited for the elevator.
Just then, one of the judges came out and was also waiting for the elevator. Leng Yue greeted him respectfully and then stood quietly to the side without saying another word.
The elevator arrived with a "ding," and the two stepped inside together. The judge looked at Leng Yue and asked, "Why did you choose the third scene? Most people think this scene is too short and they can't get the feeling out of it."
Leng Yue then explained her understanding to the judges. Finally, somewhat embarrassed, Leng Yue said, "This is just my personal understanding, Teacher Ma, please don't mind."
The judge's full name was Ma Quancai, a very interesting person who also enjoyed interesting things. Hearing Leng Yue's interpretation, he couldn't help but smile. "Little girl, your name is Leng Yue, right?"
Leng Yue nodded.
“You’re the first to bring this up,” Ma Quancai paused, “but it makes a lot of sense!”
Upon hearing this, Leng Yue couldn't help but laugh.
The elevator quickly arrived at the first floor, and the two of them got out of the elevator together.
Before parting ways, Ma Quancai said, "Work hard!"
After saying that, he even made a thumbs-up gesture, and Leng Yue nodded. She thought to herself, "Is Teacher Ma still such a playful old man?"
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