This top guy is crazy!

Later, Xiaoqing appeared and was shocked to see that Xu Xian had been frightened to death.

She discussed with Bai Suzhen a plan to save Xu Xian. In the end, Bai Suzhen decided to go to Kunlun Mountain to steal the elixir of immortality. Thus, the episode "The Shocking Incident at Dragon Boat Festival" (Realgar Wine) came to an end.

After leaving the opera stage, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan felt that the experience was not yet over.

Xiao Wang exclaimed, "It's so beautiful! Really! I only knew that Peking Opera was a national treasure, but I didn't know it could be this good!"

Xiao Yuan nodded in agreement, saying:
"Yes, and it's not just that it's beautiful, the key is that it was personally adapted by Brother Frog. He actually brought the White Snake to the stage of so many different genres, it's amazing!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Xiao Wang excitedly chimed in, "I really want to see what happens next!"
Of course, they took a lot of photos, especially Xiao Wang, who posted them on his WeChat Moments to show off, with the caption, "Traveling through a thousand years in a single day, just for the Legend of the White Snake! Produced by Chengdu Film Studio, it's bound to be a masterpiece!" This drew a chorus of envious comments from their friends.

"Sister Wang's life is my dream!"

"Set me free."

"Damn, I want to go too!"

"The opera version of 'The Legend of the White Snake'? Just looking at the photos is breathtaking!"

I envy you two!

The following day, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan went to see "First Encounter on the Lake".

"First Encounter on the Lake" is a live performance.

On West Lake, a small boat floats on the water. The melodious singing of two Cantonese opera actors blends with the scenery of the lake and mountains, making the romance of Xu Bai's first encounter seem like a dream, as if one has truly traveled to that drizzly Broken Bridge.

After watching "First Encounter on the Lake", they moved on to Jinshan Temple Square to watch the flood of Jinshan Temple.

This is a large-scale scenic performance that combines modern water screens, lighting, wire work, and traditional martial arts.

The towering waves, Fahai's golden alms bowl radiating light, and Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's tumbling and fighting created a grand and visually stunning scene that drew gasps from the audience.

At noon, they ate at a restaurant called Liuling Restaurant in the film and television city, which is the filming location for "The Legend of the White Snake".

During the meal, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan naturally took photos and checked in.

In the afternoon, they returned to the Liyuan Opera Stage to watch the Henan Opera "The Battle of Two Snakes," which depicts the first encounter between Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing. The two female actors' wonderful fight earned them a standing ovation.

After watching "The Battle of Two Snakes," Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan experienced a boat trip on West Lake.

At 3 p.m. sharp, they came to watch the Pingju opera "Stealing the Herb from the Immortal Mountain".

The "Stealing the Herb from the Immortal Mountain" segment can be said to connect with the previous "The Shocking Change at Dragon Boat Festival" segment. However, "Stealing the Herb from the Immortal Mountain" is a Pingju opera. Pingju opera has a popular and smooth singing style and a strong narrative. It portrays the plot of Bai Suzhen's solo journey to Kunlun Immortal Mountain to save her husband, her struggle and hardship with the Crane and Deer Boys, and her eventual success in stealing the immortal herb with a well-paced performance. This gave Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan a refreshing experience and they found it very enjoyable.

However, what amazed Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan the most was the play "The Legend of the White Snake".

Because "The Legend of the White Snake" is 101 minutes long, almost the size of a movie, and it reinterprets the entire story of the White Snake, creating different versions of Bai Suzhen, Xiaoqing, and Xu Xian.

The Chinese aesthetics captivated the two of them.

When Xiao Wang came out of the opera stage, he was still wiping away tears:
"It's so beautiful! So stunning! Every frame is gorgeous!"

Xiao Yuan was also amazed.

What shocked him even more was Cheng Cheng's talent. How did Cheng Cheng manage to go from movies to TV series, from Peking Opera to Pingju Opera to Cantonese Opera, and finally to stage plays?

Does this man never experience creative blocks?
After dinner, Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan went to Leifeng Pagoda Square to meet with the creators of "The Legend of the White Snake".

When they arrived, the place was already packed with people. At that moment, the entire White Snake Film City was at its most bustling.

Xiao Wang gripped Xiao Yuan's hand tightly, feeling both excited and a little nervous:
"My God! So many people! This is unbelievable! It feels like the entire film studio has come!"

She stood on tiptoe, trying to see clearly what was in front of her, but all she could see were crowds of people and raised phones.

Xiao Yuan was also taken aback by the scene. He protected Xiao Wang and joined the queue in a line that was almost indistinguishable from a queue.

Fortunately, there were still "government officials" on site to maintain order.

After waiting for about ten minutes, the creative team of "The Legend of the White Snake" finally appeared.

"Aaaaaah, Little White—!!!!!"

"Xiao Qing! Xiao Qing!"

"Xu Xian, look here!"

The tourists at the scene shouted loudly, and everyone was very excited.

Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan were also caught up in the frenzied atmosphere and couldn't help but scream out loud!

Under the spotlight, the main creators of "The Legend of the White Snake," including the director, assistant director, and lead actors, walked onto a temporary stage.

"Good evening, everyone!" The director of "The Legend of the White Snake," wearing a beret, greeted everyone. "Did you all have a good time at the film studio today?"

Everyone present, including Xiao Wang and Xiao Yuan, was shouting:
"happy!!!"

The beret then asked:
Is it worth it?

Everyone answered again:
"value!"

Berets: "Is 'The Legend of the White Snake' any good?"

The crowd said:
"nice."

The beret-wearing director smiled and nodded, stepping aside to make way for Zhong Meng, who was standing next to him.
"Everyone's enthusiasm is amazing! So, shall we have our 'White Snake Lady' say hello to everyone?"

"Good!!!!!" The response reached a new peak in an instant.

Zhong Meng took the microphone and looked at the sea of ​​tourists on site, feeling somewhat unreal.

A year ago, before she joined this project, she was just a sophomore majoring in acting, no different from others, looking for opportunities, submitting various resumes, and waiting to be discovered by directors.

Even six months ago, after finishing filming "The Legend of the White Snake," she was just a complete newcomer who had acted in one drama yet to be released. She still had to go back to school to attend classes and complete various learning tasks assigned by her teachers along with other students.

But just one week after "The Legend of the White Snake" aired, she became a national sensation and one of the most popular young actresses at the time.

Her rapid rise to fame made her somewhat apprehensive.

She often wondered if she deserved so much love and praise. Did she really bring the character to life?
Is the public's affection for her primarily due to their love for the character Bai Suzhen, the excellence of the TV series itself, or their respect for director Cheng Cheng?

How much of that is genuine recognition of her as a person?
Is this person standing on the stage, receiving the admiration of thousands, really her?

she does not know.

Perhaps she'll have a long road to walk before she figures this out, or perhaps she'll never figure it out, but in any case, tonight's starlight belongs to her.
"Hello everyone, I'm actress Zhong Meng, the one who plays Bai Suzhen in the drama. Thank you all for your support." (End of Chapter)