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Chapter 1007 Fatty Di [Two-in-One]

The meeting wasn't even over yet, but Zhou Xun and Liu Yifei, these two sisters, started arguing.

"Little Sisi, you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"Who told you to make fun of me first?"

"Hey, when did I make fun of you? Just tell me if that's what you really think, don't make excuses."

"What...what did I do wrong!"

The two of them took turns playing, having a great time.

Sun Yi looked on helplessly.

It's been more than half a year since we last met. Taking advantage of today's meeting, I'm here to reconnect with my sisters.

Sun Yi sighed.

These two are both formidable figures; if he were to offend either of them, he wouldn't be able to handle them.

"Hey, you two, that's enough. We're all family, and a meeting doesn't have to be so serious, but you can't be this lively either. Give me some face."

Upon hearing Sun Yi's words, Liu Yifei was the first to stop, feeling a little embarrassed and glancing guiltily at Sun Yi.

It really has been a long time since I last saw Sister Xun, and I got a little carried away when we met again.

Sun Yi wasn't angry; on the contrary, he felt a little gratified.

She's his wife after all; she listens to him as soon as he says something and knows how to save face for him.

"Sister Xun, don't worry, we won't participate in language-based programs, like crosstalk or skits. We'll mainly focus on dance and singing."

Sun Yi was afraid that Zhou Xun would really misunderstand, so he explained again, but unexpectedly Zhou Xun's reaction was even stronger this time.

"Don't ask me to dance either. With my old arms and legs, I'd look like a zombie apocalypse if I danced. Don't embarrass me in front of the whole country."

Sun Yi looked at her and thought to himself, "That makes sense. She's probably not old and frail, but she's definitely got some limbs. I hope she doesn't end up in the youth program group."

"Then sing."

"Hey, stop! Stop right now!"

Zhou Xun raised her hands, making a "stop" gesture. "I only have two old songs to sing, 'Drifting' and 'Watching the Sea,' which are practically relics from the last century. Don't make me sing them. This year, I'm applying to be a substitute, doing logistics, moving wherever I'm needed."

Seeing that Zhou Xun looked serious and genuine, Sun Yi could only nod and decide to let her go.

"Fine."

To be fair, the Spring Festival Gala stage is really dispensable for her.

"So, who among you can come and take the initiative?"

Sun Yi looked at Yang Mi in order, and her gaze made her jump.

"Me? I'd like to jump, but my circumstances don't allow it."

After saying that, she deliberately straightened her back to make the curves of her chest more obvious.

"Have you ever seen someone my size go dancing? Back when I was in school, my dance teachers all said I didn't have a future in this field and that I would easily distract the audience."

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Sun Yi glanced at it subconsciously, and it seemed to make a lot of sense.

"Honey!"

At this point, Zhou Xun joined in the fun, squinting and teasing, "If we're not good at dancing, we can do something else, like...breaking a boulder on our chest."

puff~
Sun Yi almost burst out laughing.

God the hell broke a boulder with his chest?
Not only him, but everyone in the conference room was trying not to laugh.

Liu Yifei covered her mouth, her eyes crinkling with laughter. The men opposite her also tacitly lowered their heads and pretended to look at their phones, but their shoulders were shaking violently.

"Sister Xun!"

Yang Mi blushed, grabbed a tissue from the table, and pretended to throw it.

Sun Yi quickly suppressed his laughter and stepped in to smooth things over, jokingly scolding Zhou Xun, "Sister Xun, be mindful of the boundaries, there are men here too."

"I'm just stating the facts." Zhou Xun smirked, a mischievous grin on his face. (The character "大" has several uses.)

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around." Sun Yi rubbed his temples. These young women under the company were all the same, one by one, but if they were all gathered together, they would all be a handful.

"Okay, let's get serious. My idea for the dance program is to have a folk and traditional style, either a group dance or a solo dance. What we want is artistic conception and beauty, not a display of body shape. As long as you have a dance foundation, you can participate. I will arrange a professional dance teacher for you to rehearse."

Looking at these "female warriors" in the starry sky, if we're talking about acting skills, they're all top-notch, but when it comes to dancing, it seems that Xiao Nizi's level is the highest.

However, Sun Yi had already decided that Liu Yifei should focus on singing and dancing, and didn't intend to include her in the competition.

But it seems like it has to be her now.

"Director Sun, if it's dancing, I'm okay with group dances, but I wouldn't dare to do a solo dance."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Gao Ye took the initiative to participate.

"Okay, you're in the running. Anyone else willing to volunteer?"

Sun Yi glanced around again; the men were all keeping their eyes down, not showing themselves.

Yang Mi's eyes darted around before she asked, "Does a dance with a strong ethnic or traditional style, or one with an exotic flair, count?"

"What kind of exotic style?"

"For example, something with elements of Xinjiang, snowy areas, or Mongolia?"

Sun Yi paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically, "Great, that's fantastic. But, didn't you say you couldn't jump?"

“I may not be able to jump, but that doesn’t mean others can’t.” Yang Mi revealed a sly smile. “I have someone in mind; it’s just a matter of whether you dare to use them.”

"Who?"

"I recently hired a young lady for my studio. She has formal training and just graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Before university, she studied dance and even participated in a professional song and dance troupe. With her looks, figure, and dance skills, she is more than qualified to perform a solo dance on the Spring Festival Gala."

Yang Mi said it as a matter of course.

"It's just that she's a bit new and lacks exposure. I found her a role in a movie at the beginning of the year, but it flopped. Now is the time when she needs an opportunity."

"A complete newbie?"

"almost."

Yang Mi gave an awkward smile.

Sun Yi was speechless. Well, they were using his title as the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala to promote a newcomer. In the entire Starry Sky organization, only Yang Mi, a woman with a strong career drive, dared to make such a request to him in this kind of setting.

Hey! At this time of year, Yang Mi's studio signed someone, and she's also working at Shanghai Theatre Academy and XJ Entertainment. Could it be...?
Sun Yi quickly went through the possibilities in his mind. If it really was the person he was thinking of, then the conditions were indeed outstanding. Taking advantage of the Spring Festival Gala stage to perform a solo dance would definitely make the show stand out.

However, he didn't agree immediately; he wanted to see the person in person first.

"Okay, we'll leave this on hold for now. I'll take a look when you bring the person over."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi's face lit up with excitement. "Why bother with 'when'? I just brought her here today, so she can familiarize herself with the place. It's downstairs in the artists' department. Should I call her up right now?"

Sun Yi was taken aback, not expecting Yang Mi to be brought directly by someone else. Even though she was someone signed by her studio, she was using Xingkong's connections to intimidate others. However, it wasn't a major problem, since Xingkong was the majority shareholder of her studio.

"Alright, call them up. It'll be a good opportunity for everyone to see your eye for talent, Mr. Yang."

"I guarantee you'll be very surprised."

Yang Mi smiled and took out her phone, made a call, and gave some gentle instructions.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the conference room door.

Yang Mi's assistant carefully pushed open the door a crack, and then, half of her face peeked in. High nose bridge, deep-set eyes, long eyelashes fluttering like small fans.

Seeing the many eyes staring at her in the conference room, she was clearly stunned and slowed down her steps. It wasn't until Yang Mi called her that she reacted and timidly moved into the conference room.

The little girl was wearing a simple white knit sweater and jeans today, her hair tied in a high ponytail, revealing her smooth forehead and classic oval face. She stood at the door, her hands clasped in front of her, unconsciously clutching the hem of her sweater, her eyes filled with the nervousness of a small animal.

"Sister Mimi," she said softly, with a gentle, slightly Xinjiang accent at the end.

It really is Dilraba.

Sun Yi saw it at a glance.

The young girl is still a bit green, but her frame and figure have already fully developed. With a few more years of training, she will soon be the most beautiful girl of the post-90s generation.

It must be admitted that Dilraba's beauty is extremely striking. That blend of exotic charm and youthful innocence is rare even in the entire entertainment industry.

Especially in the Chinese entertainment industry, there have been very few actresses with this style and temperament before, making them rare and valuable.

When Sun Yi saw Dilraba, he was thinking about many things, so he stared at her for a while.

Liu Yifei was sitting to his left, taking in all of this.

She was quite impressed when she first saw the little girl, but then she saw Sun Yi's performance and felt uneasy.

What do you mean? You're getting all envious when you see someone young? I'm not even an old hag yet!
Under the table, she shifted her toes and then lightly stepped on Sun Yi's instep.

Sun Yi suddenly felt a sharp pain in the instep, almost losing control of his expression. He turned to look at Liu Yifei, only to receive a glare in return, and could only smile helplessly.

It’s unfair~
"Dilraba, come here."

At this moment, Yang Mi waved and called the little girl over.

"This is Director Sun Yi, the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala. This is Teacher Liu Yifei, this is Teacher Zhou Xun, and this is Teacher Luo Jin."

Yang Mi introduced them one by one. Dilraba bowed respectfully to each person as they were called, and after greeting them, she lowered her head slightly and stood to the side.

This time, Sun Yi learned his lesson and maintained a professional gaze as he looked at the little girl.

"Your sister Mimi said you were a professional dancer before university. How many years did you study?"

“I started learning from a young age and continued until high school, which took about twelve years.”

As Dilraba answered, her fingers were still unconsciously twisting together.

Sun Yi chuckled, "Since you've already signed with your sister Mimi's studio, you're now considered an artist under Starry Sky. Everyone here is your senior, so there's no need to be so nervous."

"Oh, oh, okay, Director Sun, I, I understand."

Dilraba nodded repeatedly, but couldn't speak clearly.

It seems the effect is minimal.

Sun Yi had no choice but to try his best to keep his tone calm.

"What kind of dance do you mainly learn?"

"Yes, mainly ethnic dance. I have learned some dances from various ethnic groups in XJ, and I have also learned some basic ballet and modern dance."

"Can you improvise a short dance?" Sun Yi asked. "It doesn't need to be the whole thing, just a few moves, mainly to see how it feels."

Dilraba was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi nodded to her, winked at her, and encouraged her, "It's okay, just do a few moves, do your best ones."

The meeting room wasn't large, but there was an open space in the middle. Dilraba took a deep breath and walked to the center of the open space. She first took a few deep breaths to adjust herself, and then gradually her timidity disappeared, replaced by an immersed and focused gaze.

Without any music, I hummed a tune from a Xinjiang folk song softly to myself, and then I moved.

A few spins, extended arms, a slight tilt of the neck, a sway of the waist. The movements weren't complicated, but every pose was full of charm. The most amazing thing was the expression on her face. When she danced, she seemed to glow, her confidence and enjoyment completely different from her timid demeanor just moments before.

She danced for about a minute before stopping, slightly out of breath, and reverted to her awkward, inexperienced self: "I'm sorry, there was no music, I didn't dance well."

Sun Yi looked at Liu Yifei with a questioning gaze.

These days, when it comes to physique and temperament, no one can beat Sun Yi as a director. But when it comes to dance, especially folk dance, the young lady is definitely more professional. Although Sun Yi's mother is also a dancer, his mind has always been on that.

Liu Yifei understood what Sun Yi meant. Couples usually have this kind of tacit understanding. She nodded affirmatively, "You danced very well. Your movements were all in place. You had good body control and your expressions were also infectious."

Sun Yi nodded to indicate that he understood, then looked at the little girl and asked, "Do you know why I'm here to see you today?"

Dilraba shook her head blankly, still looking timid, which made everyone laugh.

Liu Yifei felt a little sorry for the girl and said, "Don't stand, sit down." She pulled the girl down to sit.

"Thank you, thank you, Teacher Liu."

"Don't mention it." Liu Yifei couldn't help but smile. She suddenly had the same feeling as when she first participated in the Beijing Film Academy's recruitment interview.

"Today, the Spring Festival Gala needs a dance performance, and we might need you to participate. What are your thoughts? Do you want to participate?"

Upon hearing the words "Spring Festival Gala," Dilraba's eyes lit up instantly. Her breathing, which had just calmed down, became rapid again, and she asked in disbelief, "Is it... is it going to be my performance on the Spring Festival Gala... dancing?"

"Yes, it's you, the one who'll be on the Spring Festival Gala." Liu Yifei nodded with a smile.

"I, I, I want to go."

"There's another prerequisite: you need to think it through. Dance performances for the Spring Festival Gala, especially solo dances, may require a lot of rehearsal time and more professional training. Can you manage your time well?"

Sun Yi added a sentence.

"Yes, yes, I'm a senior. The school supports us to do internships, so I can take leave."

Senior year? Didn't you say you'd already graduated?

Sun Yi looked at Yang Mi.

The latter smiled awkwardly.

Alright, Sun Yi understood. This was to prevent promising young talents from being snatched away by others, so they signed an in-school intention contract in advance.

If he wants Dilraba to appear on the Spring Festival Gala, he'll have to make an extra effort to get her on the Shanghai Theatre Academy's radar.

However, it's not a big problem; I believe the Shanghai Theatre Academy is unlikely to refuse.

"Alright, we'll let your sister Mimi know the details. Go back and wait for news."

"Thank you, Director Sun! Thank you, Teacher Liu!" Dilraba bowed deeply, then turned to the others, "Thank you, teachers!"

She left the meeting room with light steps.

(End of this chapter)