Chapter 120 I speak frankly, please don't mind.
After breakfast, the production team took the guests to the next location.
The show "With You All the Way" is not simply a reality show for couples, because each episode is filmed in a different city.
Therefore, at the end of each episode, the production team also collaborates with the local cultural and tourism bureau, with the guests responsible for promoting the local city.
This southern town we visited has a long history and rich culture, and it is most famous for its opera.
So the rest of today's filming will involve the eight guests learning a segment of local opera, and finally presenting a program to everyone.
The roles were chosen by drawing lots, and each person also had an A4 sheet of script to learn. The production team invited a well-known local playwright to teach them.
Because of the time constraints, there was no way to build a solid foundation. The teacher only taught some basic techniques, and the goal was simply to maintain a similar appearance.
Some parts of the drama's dialogue are obscure and difficult to understand, and the whole teaching process is bound to be somewhat boring, but everyone's attitude is still very serious.
The production team will also insert educational videos and promote local cultural relics during the live broadcast while everyone is learning.
This collaboration elevated the entire program and even earned it a nomination from CCTV.
The roles that Song Shiwei and Chi Yanzhou were assigned involved action scenes, so they had to learn the moves extra. They practiced all morning, and their backs were soaked with sweat.
During the break, the opera teacher had Song Shiwei and Chi Yanzhou lie on the ground and then massaged their shoulders and legs.
After practicing all morning, the muscles are bound to be sore. If they don't relax properly, their movements will be stiff during the afternoon performance. This is a relaxation massage that opera performers often do.
After seeing this, Bai Ran rolled her eyes and said in a sour tone.
"Teacher, why did you only massage them? Brother Chi and Weiwei are really big stars, enjoying treatment that we don't even get!"
The opera teacher, who was in her forties, lived in a clean and pure theatrical circle, unlike the cutthroat world of entertainment. Upon hearing this, she frowned and looked at Bai Ran without any politeness.
"They have action scenes, and they practiced seriously all morning, so of course they need to relax! How long have you been practicing?"
She had just noticed that this young star was arrogant, spoiled, and didn't take memorizing her lines seriously.
"Teacher, don't be angry. Sister Ran just can't stand to see us doing well." Song Shiwei said these irritating words in a flat tone.
"I'm just being outspoken and can't stand seeing anyone enjoy special privileges. Everyone should be treated equally!"
"That's just how Ranran is. She has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She's actually very simple-minded and can't stand injustice. She always stands up for justice." Yang Junyi looked at Bai Ran with affection and explained for her with a smile.
[The Bai Yang couple are so sweet! Our Yang-ge is so doting!]
Yes! Ranran is a super innocent and beautiful girl; she just can't stand other people acting like divas.
Ranran is so wonderful, truly a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry.
[No... you actually believe them just because they say so?]
Song Shiwei had a look on her face as if she'd just eaten shit, thinking to herself, "What are you trying to prove in front of my titanium alloy eyes? We're both old foxes, what are you trying to pull this ghost story on?"
"It's okay to be outspoken, but you can't just start talking nonsense. I know that Sister Ran's brain can't keep up with her mouth, I understand. It's okay. I can be even harsher, so please bear with me."
Chi Yanzhou also imitated Yang Junyi's appearance, with a deep expression and his jawline tightly clenched.
"That's just how Weiwei is, forever young, forever saying the harshest things. Don't mind her, because sometimes, what she says is actually true."
[Hahaha, Brother Zhou: Anyone can protect their own, right?]
[Sister Wei: I don't swear easily, but when I do, no one can stand up to me.]
[Hilarious! Zhou Ge and Wei Jie aren't putting up with this at all. What are Bai Yang and his wife pretending for?]
The couples around us are showing us through their actions that we see through their pretense.
By the afternoon, everyone had practiced enough, so they had to do a dress rehearsal together.
However, problems arose during rehearsals.
There is a distinction between primary and secondary roles. Everyone was selected by drawing lots, so it was quite fair. Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei had slightly more screen time.
But when the two of them were performing on stage, Yang Junyi would always run over there too.
The teacher repeatedly told him to stand back, but he ignored her. In the end, even the teacher's face turned cold, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward and heavy.
Su Xiaochen blinked her big eyes, looking blank, and asked, "What's wrong? Why isn't anyone saying anything?"
Yin Qiushui smiled and comforted him, "It's okay, everyone just had a little disagreement, baby, don't be afraid."
“..........”
That's pretty straightforward.
Yang Junyi knew to maintain her image in front of the camera, and apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, I've always been the lead actor, and I'm used to standing in the middle."
"My husband has always been the lead actor, but this time he's going to be a supporting actor for someone else. Sigh!" Bai Ran sighed regretfully, not knowing who she was talking to.
Are they alright?
[What? He's always played the lead role, and now we have to give up the role to him?]
[Our Brother Zhou always plays big roles!]
[What right does Yang Junyi, an idol drama actor, have to compare herself to Chi Yanzhou?!]
Even Cai Ying couldn't help but feel a little impatient. They had practiced several times, but each time they stopped at something insignificant. Now, her expression was somewhat cold.
"Regardless of whether a role is main or supporting, every character should be interpreted with care and given full attention. Every character deserves respect!"
Zhang Yulin patted Cai Ying's shoulder to comfort her, "Alright, we're doing this to promote the local area, it's a very meaningful thing, everyone should take it seriously."
After everyone calmed down, they started a new round of rehearsals. The performance time was approaching, and everyone began to put on makeup. Under such tight time constraints, everyone was a little nervous and was trying to memorize their lines.
At 5 p.m., in a local ancestral hall, there was a stage specifically for theatrical performances, and the audience was full of local viewers.
As the drums sounded, eight guests, dressed in theatrical costumes and professionally made up, took the stage to showcase their work.
This performance only lasts half an hour, but they spent almost a whole day preparing for it.
When Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei finished that clean and crisp fight scene, the audience erupted in applause.
Although there is still a huge gap between them and professional theatrical actors, the results presented today did not disappoint everyone.
When the performance ended, villagers in the audience presented them with small bouquets of flowers.
Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei had the most flowers in their arms, and everyone praised their performance as particularly wonderful.
Another villager whispered that Yang Junyi and Bai Ran's singing was awkward, and the two of them didn't look too happy.
Finally, as the audience left, the first episode of "With You All the Way" came to an end.
Everyone waved goodbye, each having other work to do the next day.
Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei packed their things and walked out of the hotel when they suddenly saw a familiar car.
Then I saw his parents, his sister, and his brother-in-law get out of the car. Everyone looked rather grim. A line of black cars followed behind them.
Song Shiwei nervously licked her lips.
"What's going on? You blew up your house? This looks like you're here to confront me? Are all those cars in the back full of bodyguards? Such a big fuss?! Can I run away first?"
"......."
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