Three years of silence
The separation between the two was not perfect, and there were some flaws that were not handled properly.
She thought that after finishing her current tasks, she could have a good talk with the other party, which would be a perfect explanation for this relationship.
But I always feel that there is a lack of a suitable time, a suitable time to put an end to this relationship.
In the past, I was under the spotlight and couldn’t show off.
Later, I was abroad and changed my contact information, and my feelings naturally became a discarded mobile phone card.
After seven days of rehearsal, when the day of acceptance performance came, Li Li felt as nervous as the other contestants, her heart in her throat.
Repeatedly confirm that the props and makeup are ready, and confirm the lighting and performance conditions with the director and cameraman.
After working all day in the recording hall, I looked at my watch and saw that I still had three hours of break time. I found a small corner where no one would notice me, closed my eyes and took a break.
It is impossible to really fall asleep outside. You can hear all the sounds on the scene. Before the official live broadcast, you can hear that the host will interact with the on-site staff, which is considered a warm-up.
Half asleep, Li Li felt someone coming to her side, but soon left.
There were many people walking back and forth in the recording hall, but Li Li herself didn't pay attention to them. When someone covered her with a blanket, Li Li seemed to sense something in her heart.
Open your eyes immediately.
The headlights used for lighting on the ceiling were too dazzling, so she could only half-close her eyes.
He was a bit more muscular than before, and his shirt was neither tight nor too loose on him. He smelled nice, but he had been too tired recently, so his skin wasn't in great condition. Even after applying foundation several times, he still saw acne on his chin.
I wrapped the blanket around my shoulders to prevent it from falling, and I tucked it in a few times.
Obviously shocked by Jing Shengxi's behavior, she subconsciously went to the nearby cameras, muttering to herself, "It's over."
What does Jing Shengxi want to do!
At this time, the live barrage——
[See? Jing Shengxi is helping someone cover themselves with a blanket. He's such a gentle person. Love him, love him. No one else can compare to him.]
[Yes, yes, it’s like that CEO who comes home and finds his girlfriend sleeping on the sofa. He can’t bear to disturb her, so he can only silently cover her with a blanket and quietly wait by her side.]
[Hahahaha, I don't know about others, I just want to know what Jing Shengxi thinks.]
[Don't overthink it. We've known each other for 10 years. If there was going to be something, it would have happened a long time ago.]
[However, with so many places to rest, why did Li Lai have to rest in front of the camera? This is so contrived.]
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Real-time comments floated across the big screen one by one. Li Li randomly read a few of them, but soon, the appearance of other interviewers triggered a barrage of comments that overwhelmed the previous discussion.
During the official live broadcast, Li Li stayed in the audience as a staff member, watching groups of performers take the stage.
After each performance, the three judges and two leading actors will give public comments.
The microphone has a good recording effect and everyone who is recording and listening can hear it.
Li Li's heart trembled when she heard this.
Li Li flipped through the script in her hand, her mind following the judges' comments.
If it were her, how should she handle the character's personality.
Drama actors focus on performance and lines, and their movements, voices and expressions can be exaggerated.
The event is live broadcast, and many people are watching online. Exaggerated movements are not advisable, so the body language should be concise.
Following the personal demonstrations of the three judges, Li Li also learned in places that were not captured by the camera, just like she used to imitate the movements of movie actors over and over again in front of the mirror.
The nearly five-hour live broadcast was indeed tiring, and the program's ratings fluctuated greatly. Fortunately, the first episode had already occupied the hot search list, which can be regarded as a good result.
Among their group of six contestants, two were eliminated, which was also within Li Li's expectations.
I watched them rehearse every day, and taught them over and over again if they had trouble reciting the lines.
In theory, as long as you don't make any mistakes, it's easy to get a passing grade.
Unfortunately, they have too little respect for the game.
The effect of practicing once and practicing ten times is different. There is also a difference between memorizing the lines fluently and being familiar with the lines. If you work hard on something, the final result will be beyond your imagination.
The two contestants did not expect that they would be eliminated. They cried on the stage and their makeup was smudged. The camera only stayed on them for a short while before moving on to the next person.
Li Li took out tissues from her bag and handed them to the two of them, saying comforting words.
"Why? Is it that I really don't have any acting talent? I can't even speak these few lines clearly."
Li Li: "If you really don't have acting talent, Lan Yan wouldn't have signed you to the company and let you appear on this show. You have talent, but you just don't work hard."
The two looked at Li Li with tears in their eyes. It was obvious that they also realized their own problems. Their laziness was a complaint, and they had no talent.
In order to comfort her two children, Li Li also revealed: "In the past, when I was working on a night drama, I was lazy and slept in, so I didn't get my lines, and I was scolded by the leading actor."
He subconsciously glanced at Zhang Yiman who was being interviewed, and still felt a little guilty.
When filming, I had few scenes and few lines, and most of the time I just stood there as a background board. I didn't memorize the lines carefully, thinking that I would just take a few glances at them before filming started, so I found a place sheltered from the wind to catch up on some sleep.
When I was woken up, my head was still dazed, and I continued filming with a dizzy head.
I shot that scene extremely poorly, my positioning was wrong, my lines were spoken in a mess, and I had to NG seventeen times in a row. The assistant director was so angry that he stood up and asked Li Li with a loud speaker what she wanted to do, why so many people were practicing with her here without taking a break.
Frightened, Li Li could only bend and bow repeatedly to apologize. No one on the scene dared to speak for her. The assistant director even cursed and asked for a replacement, and he was so anxious that he was about to cry.
It was the heroine Zhang Yiman who took the initiative to say under pressure that she was not in the right state at the moment. Everyone was impatient and anxious for the filming progress, so it would be better to have a good sleep and continue filming tomorrow.
With Zhang Yiman's sincere words, the director naturally agreed and clapped his hands to indicate that they should take a break. However, Li Li still heard the assistant director calling the casting director.
So many people watched this drama from its preparation to its filming that Li Li went through five auditions, and her boyfriend drank four bottles of white wine at the table before she got the role.
After being kicked out of the crew, it would be very difficult for Li Li to make a comeback in the future. When she was feeling depressed, Zhang Yiman came with two packs of good cigarettes and asked Li Li to bring her agent with her to go and apologize to the director and assistant director.
In front of the director, Li Li took the initiative to admit that it was her mistake, and with Zhang Yiman acting as a lobbyist, the director reluctantly agreed to give Li Li another chance.
After leaving the room, Li Li didn't know how to thank Zhang Yiman. She bowed deeply to her to express her gratitude. Zhang Yiman said nonchalantly, "I'm not helping you. I'm helping myself who just started in the industry."
After the live broadcast ended, Li Li dragged her tired body back to the hotel to have a good rest.
Just as she walked out of the door, a Lexus nanny car stopped in front of Li Li. She became suspicious and opened the car door. Zhang Yiman, wearing sunglasses, smiled and waved at her.
"Are you interested in having a midnight snack together?"
The place they chose to eat was very secretive. It was a high-end restaurant that only accepted reservations. Li Li had been there several times before. They were also very particular about choosing their service targets.
To put it simply, they are rich people.
Not knowing what Zhang Yiman wanted her to do, Li Li did not speak first. In her heart, she always respected this benefactor.
The food arrived as soon as the two of them sat down, which should be considered as having been prepared early.
"Are you used to drinking Petrus or Chateau Lafite?"
Li Li: "Patus."
Zhang Yiman nodded, and soon the waiter came over to decanter and pour the wine.
The box was very quiet, with soothing piano music playing. Zhang Yiman was drinking red wine and talking about the latest major news in the entertainment industry.
Talking about Sun Ziming's drunk driving and dragging the traffic police, Zhang Yi looked at Li Li with a meaningful look.
"Sun Ziming, this is a criminal case. There is no chance of recovery."
Putting down the cutlery in his hand, he has also experienced all kinds of storms and waves, open and secret struggles, and has come to another level. Now Zhang Yiman is looking at the entertainment industry as an outsider.
"Her crew had to face two choices. One was to rewrite the script, which would take a lot of time and money, and investors wouldn't ask a minor actor to do that. The second option was to replace the cast and reshoot."
Li Li's palms were sweating, and she was a little excited, with anticipation: "Teacher Zhang, you want me to play the role of Sun Ziming."
Zhang Yiman nodded affirmatively: "Performing off-camera will never satisfy your ambition."
Li Li's heart trembled. The excitement of hearing the judges' comments in the live broadcast hall had not yet subsided, and some ideas were brewing in her mind.
"After returning from studying abroad, you waited for the hype to die down before performing on stage. At first, you only played supporting roles, then later played important roles, and finally you took on the leading role and won the highest award in the drama world."
Zhang Yiman deliberately stopped. She was waiting for Li Li to answer and give a satisfactory answer.
She specifically searched for news about Li Li. She had a bumpy debut, a bumpy acting career, and a bumpy life.
My career has finally started to pick up, I shouldn't be so depressed.
Zhang Yiman: "During the Spring and Autumn Period, when King Zhuang of Chu ascended the throne, he ignored state affairs and devoted his days to drinking and merrymaking. His ministers advised him against it. There's a large bird in the State of Chu that's been perched on a high slope for three years. It hasn't taken flight or sung. I want to know what kind of bird it is. Li Li, can you tell me the story behind this?"
Li Li: "I don't have any outstanding representative works to back me up, nor do I have strong abilities, so I'm easily repelled by rumors. I need time and space to hone my acting skills and refine my techniques."
Zhang Yiman was quite satisfied with this answer and raised his glass to indicate, "King Zhuang of Chu didn't fly for three years, but when he did, he soared into the sky. He didn't sing for three years, but when he did, he startled everyone."
Li Li picked up her wine glass, and the sound of the glasses clinking together made them smile knowingly. Li Li expressed her own confidence and composure: "No one would reject their original dream."
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