One person's entertainment

Chapter 8: This is talent
"why me?"

These were the inner thoughts of the six people called by Chang Li. Even their expressions were exactly the same, with bitter faces.

Those who were not called patted their chests or exhaled deeply, as if they had escaped a major disaster in life.

Is it that serious? Shen Lingyou calmed down and his face became calm. He was not afraid, but nervous.

"Stand in a row and take a deep breath..." Chang Li said slowly with a serious face, "You are all relaxed, right? Now I will shoot you with a bang. How will you react at first? In life."

Is this the beginning?

Several people were stunned for a second, then reacted.

Some held their heads, some covered their chests, some fell to the ground... there were all kinds of situations.

But everyone's eyes, including those on the podium, were all focused on one person, Shen Lingyou.

"Your reaction to being shot..." This is a question Chang Li often gives to students. In his decades of teaching, he has taught at least 800 students. Shen Lingyou's on-the-spot performance was the first one that surprised and delighted her. He was serious when he should be serious and praised when he should be praised. She said immediately, "Very good."

Shen Lingyou got up from the ground and smiled shyly. He didn't expect to be praised.

When he heard Chang Li say "Now I'm going to shoot with a bang", the first thing that came to his mind was the scene in Stephen Chow's movie "The King of Comedy" where Fang Chenglong was shot.

Then, he just acted as he was told. Anyway, the movie wasn’t released until three years later, so no one would be familiar with it.

"Holding your head is a sign of panic. What should you do next? Crouch or dodge..."

"Cover your chest with your left hand, and don't just leave your right hand there, you have to make some movements..."

"How do you fall? The legs fall first, and then the body falls..."

On the podium, Chang Li used the reactions of Shen Lingyou and the other five people to being shot as the starting point and began a performance teaching.

She has been teaching continuously since she graduated in 1965, teaching courses such as "Performance Theory", "Performance Skills", and "Basic Skills of Stage Art Language". She is the strictest teacher in the Central Academy of Drama. If a student fails the report assignment, he/she will be expelled; if the study style is not good, the class will be suspended; if the student does not do the morning homework, he/she will be punished.

And under the ruler, good students are born. Over the years, she has taught a large number of famous actors and well-known stars, and is respected as the "Star Mom".

After the shooting lesson was over, Chang Li said to the others, "Okay, Shen Lingyou stay, you guys go down."

When Shen Lingyou heard this, his expression changed slightly. What does it mean that you don't let me leave?
Chang Li then gave him a few more questions to perform, and then explained them one by one, as if he was treating him as a model.

"Nice facial expression..."

"That look in your eyes gives me that feeling..."

"The body fits the situation..."

In this class, there are no obscure theories, only vivid language, in-depth and easy-to-understand explanations, and easy-to-understand examples, which are very impressive and beneficial.

During this period, Chang Li gave great affirmation to Shen Lingyou's acting talent and praised him countless times.

This was the first time she praised someone since the beginning of the school year, and it also gave others a new understanding of Shen Lingyou.

"Ling You is a hidden talent." Chen Minghao exclaimed.

"This is the child of other people's families. They run outside all day long and never read or study, but they always rank among the top in homework and exams." Liu Huohua said enviously.

"There will be a big star in our class in the future." Qin Hao praised.

"Come on, son, let's ask Ling You to work with us on the skit assignment in the next performance class. What do you think?" Hu Dajing whispered to Zeng Xiaolai.

"Okay." Zeng Xiaolai blurted out.

"He's going to be a hot commodity." said Qin Xilu, who was sitting next to the two of them.

Zhang Zi in the front row had eyes that glowed with passion; Shen Lingyou in front of him was his life-saving straw.

When she first knew she was going to the Central Academy of Drama, she said, “I was very happy because someone showed me a way to escape from Beijing Dance Academy.”

The result was a buyer's show and a seller's show.

That’s terrible, why did you choose to study acting?
I would tremble when I stood on the stage, and would cry under the quilt when I returned to the dormitory. I would even often stare blankly at the ceiling, praying to God to give me a dream about what the assignment sketch would be.

But it was of no use. The notebook I handed in was said by the teacher to be just playing house.

At this moment and here, it seemed that someone had rescued me.

But she is young and the last one in the class. Even if she asks, will Shen Lingyou agree?

Thinking of this, it becomes even more painful.

Finally, the get out of class was over. Shen Lingyou breathed a sigh of relief. He was performing alone on the podium, with dozens of eyes staring at him. He was so nervous. After class, he couldn't wait to open the system panel. He felt that he had learned a lot in this class and wanted to see if his acting skills had improved.

Wow, what a shock.

In just one class, 3 points of [Acting Skills] were added, which is 1 point more than the reward for completing a two-star opportunity.

It seems that I will need more guidance from teachers in the future.

"Phew, feel good."

Shen Lingyou went to the toilet to relieve himself, and felt relaxed both physically and mentally. But when he came back, he found the classroom empty, with no one there.

"Damn it, these bastards won't wait for me!"

Even his roommate ran away, and he couldn't help but complain.

I guess he went to the playground to play ball, his usual behavior.

Only freshmen like them would play like this. The seniors don’t have the time for that.

Shen Lingyou hummed a little tune and walked slowly towards the playground.

Now that the single release is done, I don’t have to go out so often and can hang out with them.

A wonderful college life cannot be spent just in studying.

When I arrived at the playground, I found that no one was playing basketball.

The boys and girls in their class were gathered together on the side, chattering, but no one knew what they were talking about.

Seeing him coming, Qin Hao waved and said, "Ling You, this way."

After approaching, Hu Dajing said with a smile: "Everyone is waiting for you."

"Wait for me?" Shen Lingyou was confused. This ball still needs me to come before it can start? Obviously not, so he asked: "What are you waiting for me for?"

"Sing!"

Everyone said in unison.

Shen Lingyou understood now. He raised his eyebrows and looked at his roommates with murderous intent in his eyes.

Liu Huohua blushed and stammered, "You, you didn't say that this can't be told to anyone."

With several loud speakers, Shen Lingyou was quite helpless.

But then again, when it comes to singing and showing off on campus, I used to be able to be a spectator, but now I have the chance to be the protagonist, so it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.

He coughed twice and pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Let's not sing anymore. This is a playground, there are too many people. Besides, it's not easy to sing without accompaniment."

"I borrowed the guitar!"

Just as he finished speaking, Chen Minghao's voice came from behind.

I was wondering why I didn't see him, it turns out he went out to borrow a guitar.

I can't be reserved anymore. If I am too reserved, it would be just being pretentious.

"Well, okay." Shen Lingyou took the guitar from Chen Minghao and sat down on the steps. He didn't rush to sing, but folded his armor first: "Let me tell you first, don't laugh too loudly if you don't sing well, and don't spread it out."

"must."

Everyone said in unison again.

They sat around Shen Lingyou, their faces full of anticipation.

Because Qin Hao, Liu Huohua and Chen Minghao had just praised Shen Lingyou and "Too Soft Heart" to the extreme.

"Dengdengdeng..."

Shen Lingyou gently plucked the six strings of the guitar, confirmed that there was no problem with the pitch, and then played the prelude to "Heart Too Soft".

"You are always too soft-hearted, too soft-hearted, crying alone until dawn..."

For a moment, the melodious sound of piano and pleasant singing floated in the playground.

(End of this chapter)