Chapter 61 He deserves it!
The banggu performance is the most distinctive part of the whole team. Ever since Xu Chichi decided to withdraw and disrupted the scheduled performance, Ren Limeng has had the idea of adjusting the performance. She wanted an interactive performance not only for the stage effect, but also to contribute to the promotion of the CP.
However, she didn't expect that Shen Xingzhi had become so "hot" by himself that she was a little overwhelmed. Ren Limeng had originally planned to play a part in the banggu section of Xu Chichi's performance, but she was upset and changed her mind before she could say anything.
She should have let Chen Xingzhi knock on the door for the whole process. This "hard work" was just a reward for his "diligence". The performance was approaching, and accidents happened frequently. So many things were urgent, but he still had the leisure to trick her. She agreed to hype up the CP, but that was based on equality and mutual benefit. Chen Xingzhi came up with the drastic medicine of "The End of the Autumn Hair". Ren Limeng felt that she really couldn't stand it. She needed to realign the granularity of hyping up the CP with Shen Xingzhi.
Hype up the CP is just her means. If Shen Xingzhi continues to ignore it like this, it will become her label!
"No problem. The banggu is vigorous and powerful, while the Huangmei Opera dance steps are graceful and flowing. The contrast should be quite interesting and innovative. Let's begin now!"
Chen Xingzhi seemed not to notice the anger that flashed in Ren Limeng's eyes. He smiled calmly, with a hint of indulgence at the corner of his mouth. His originally cold face seemed to have quietly warmed up, with a hint of imperceptible softness and warmth.
The cooperation with Shen Xingzhi was better than expected. During the first rehearsal, both of them tried to test each other's intentions. However, as the sound of banggu began, Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi quickly entered into the performance. Ren Limeng had only music in her mind and the dance moves she chose were mostly taken from the basic skills of Huangmei Opera.
In order to maintain her good figure as a host, Ren Limeng has often practiced opera and dance in recent years. However, compared to her previous diligence, practicing opera now is more of a hobby, and a unique skill to show off in certain situations.
Just like now, even though she had very little time to practice and conceive, and was even wearing practice clothes, Ren Limeng was still able to gather all her emotions, immediately get into the role she had set, and dance slowly as the steady and powerful banggu drum beats continued.
Each of her movements reveals the unique softness and charm of Huangmei Opera, and carries the bloody world of rivers and lakes that contrasts with "Song of Heaven and Earth". Her steps spin lightly, and her eyes, soft yet firm, interpret the theme of the stage. She carries the tenderness and delicacy of natural life, and dances to the rhythm of the passionate music, like a storm, both swift and precise.
Perhaps, this can no longer be called Huangmei Opera, but more like a self-created dance based on Huangmei Opera. With the spinning movements, Ren Limeng quietly came to the side of Chen Xingzhi, and the moment their eyes met was like the collision of a mountain stream and a rock, carrying the tenacity and strength of life.
Ren Limeng's arms waved like flowing clouds and her feet jumped like flying swallows in the air. In a form that was almost a collision, she vividly displayed the dramatic conflict and emotional climax.
As the drumbeats slowed down and the music became softer, Ren Limeng stroked Shen Xingzhi's arm, like a secret test under the moonlight in the forest, or like a subtle confrontation at a tea table in the rivers and lakes. The two were close to each other, and their eyes met again, like dewdrops and sunlight in the morning light reflecting each other.
Almost at the same time, Ren Limeng touched the drumstick on Shen Xingzhi's right hand with her right hand. Shen Xingzhi let go tacitly and completed the handover of the drumstick with a silky movement. The ending part of the banggu happened to be the segment that Ren Limeng was responsible for. She still looked at Shen Xingzhi, but she began to beat the drum skillfully.
Although it was their first practice, the two of them connected their movements so smoothly. They were always able to capture every subtle movement of each other just right, and showed their deep tacit understanding with perfect responses. Each of their movements and every look seemed to tell a touching story together, and they wonderfully integrated dance and music, one soft and one hard, to create a chivalrous spirit with the unique natural atmosphere of Lin City.
Done.
This thought popped up in Ren Limeng's mind almost as the drums stopped. It was too smooth. She and Shen Xingzhi had only roughly agreed on the process beforehand, and almost half of their interactions were improvisations, yet they complemented each other so well.
Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi stood next to the camera, looking through the performance they had just recorded, with the same smile in their eyes.
No need to stay up late tonight!
Ren Limeng's smile at this moment came from the heart. She had already made plans to work overtime, or even rehearse all night, but such tacit cooperation saved the trouble of running-in. After a few more repetitions, she could go on stage directly tomorrow. There was no need to stay up late before the competition. It was really great!
"I didn't expect that after so many years, our cooperation would become even better."
Chen Xingzhi sighed, looking at Ren Limeng with curved eyebrows and eyes, with a hint of imperceptible joy in his tone, "Is your dance original? Or is it a fusion? It doesn't feel completely Huangmei Opera."
"Yes, after all, I haven't practiced for many years. My movements now are more like dancing. But my basic skills are Huangmei Opera, so the dance steps are more or less influenced by it."
Speaking of this, Ren Limeng's smile faded slightly, and a trace of disappointment flashed through her heart, but soon, only a smile remained on her face. "Brother Xingzhi, we co-hosted dozens of evening shows back then. If we didn't have a tacit understanding, how could we be worthy of those seven or eight hundred days and nights? We really didn't bring shame to our alma mater!"
I'm sorry to say it for a second, but Chen Xingzhi's attitude is too ambiguous. If I don't bring up the banner of my alma mater, Ren Limeng really can't bear it.
With the camera by her side, she couldn't "show her true colors" and confront Shen Xingzhi directly, and it was even more impossible for her to follow Shen Xingzhi's wishes. In just two days, the ambiguity was so excessive. The CP she wanted was an appetizer outside the show. It would be counterproductive if she completely overshadowed the show.
It was almost 11 o'clock when Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi left the training room with satisfaction. They followed the camera to the business car that took them back to the hotel. After reporting the guest itinerary through the intercom, they left. Only Shen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng were in the business car.
Ren Limeng tilted her head to look at the receding recording studio not far away. The program staff were still working overtime. Tomorrow is the first live performance of "Mountains and Seas". Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for many people.
She glanced at Shen Xingzhi, who was also looking out the dark window in silence on the other side, lowered her head, and slowly took out the phone from her backpack pocket.
Ren Limeng: Chen Xingzhi, what's wrong with you today? We're hyping up a couple! We're not laying the groundwork for announcing our relationship. Asking me to come up with a song title is already outrageous, and you actually mentioned "The End of an Autumn Hair"!
Ren Limeng: Shen Dingliu, don’t you know the fighting power of your fans???
Ren Limeng: (smiles) (smiles) (smiles)
Even if the original intention of hyping up the CP was to prevent Chen Xingzhi's agent Xu Jiao from announcing their flash marriage and divorce, they are no longer related. Acting like they are still in contact in front of the camera is completely self-defeating.
Ren Limeng agreed to promote the couple with Chen Xingzhi not just because of the threat of being exposed. Although what Chen Xingzhi said at the time was serious, they all knew in their hearts that the flash marriage and divorce ten years ago happened before Chen Xingzhi entered the circle. Although it was likely to trigger public opinion, the impact was definitely not as serious as Chen Xingzhi's current public relationship.
Especially for Ren Limeng, she is not bragging, she worked hard and made progress, studied for a master's degree and got a doctorate, and the only thing that made people remember her before was that she won the official host competition. Now she is also the agricultural host of the Orange platform, with a good family background. If she didn't want to step on Shen Xing to get to the top and deal with public opinion, she actually had many better choices.
But Shen Xingzhi is different.
He was the one who kept silent about his relationship issues over the years, and he was also the one whose company intentionally or unintentionally marketed a bunch of girlfriend fans. Ren Limeng didn't know what Chen Xingzhi was thinking. If it weren't for a moment of sympathy, she would never agree to his CP promotion.
Although on the surface it is a cooperation between the two parties, only they themselves know what they are actually thinking.
Ren Limeng lowered her eyes and reminded herself again that as an adult, she must not be blinded by lust. No matter how handsome Chen Xingzhi was, or how his guitar playing and singing could move her heart, she must keep her original heart.
She is not Chen Xingzhi, and she doesn't have a second "Shan Hai" to be on. If it weren't for coincidence, such an S+ variety show would never have been her turn. She must focus on what she cares about most and forget about other things.
She no longer had the drive and fearlessness of an eighteen-year-old, and she would not give Shen Xingzhi a second chance to hurt her!
The buzzing sound of the cell phone broke the silence in the car. Shen Xingzhi lowered his head and suddenly chuckled. Ren Limeng looked in the direction of the sound and could vaguely see a faint smile on his well-defined profile, which gently melted the smooth lines of his jawline and added a bit of warmth under the cover of the night.
This attitude... is a bit strange. Didn't he see her message? She is very irritable!
Chen Xingzhi: Ren Limeng, I really want to hold my phone up to the camera now, so that everyone can see the dignified and generous host in private.
Chen Xingzhi: Your character is completely destroyed.
Is now the time to worry about these details?
Ren Limeng glanced at the silent phone inconspicuously, pretending nothing happened and continued to look at the street lights outside the window, waiting for a moment before replying to Shen Xingzhi.
Ren Limeng: Mutually, mutually.
Ren Limeng: Chen Xingzhi, is the Best Actor missing a trophy from you? You said you can't hype up couples, but you are so good at it, you are really talented!
As the night deepened, the emotions became more intense. Ren Limeng finally couldn't help it across the phone screen. Although "attacking with a heavy punch" was indeed inconsistent with her personality, it really relieved her. If she was not afraid of exposing that the two of them were chatting privately on the phone, Ren Limeng really wanted to see Shen Xingzhi's expression at this moment.
She had wanted to confront him like this ten years ago. She had been too nice to him before, which led him to have a wrong impression of her and think that she had a good temper!
Even if she has cultivated herself and has a lot of patience now, she won't use it on him, he should!
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