Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Chapter 123 concludes "Rickshaw Boy".

Zhang Qilin didn't go over to watch the commotion; instead, he sat down to rest.

A group of media personnel escorted several people through the corridor and into Yu Zhen's personal dressing room.

He knew that as a contracted artist of Huayi Brothers, Yu Zhen would definitely receive the most screen time when these high-level executives came to watch the play.

He was resting with his eyes closed when he smelled a floral fragrance.

"Congratulations on your successful performance, Mr. Zhang," came a somewhat familiar voice.

When Zhang Qilin opened his eyes, he saw it was Director Li from Huayi Brothers.

He was surprised, but quickly stood up and accepted the flowers from the other person: "You're too kind. I didn't expect Director Li to come to see the play."

Director Li replied with a smile, "I came with the company's senior management."

"Then why didn't you come along?" Zhang Qilin pointed to the room.

"I'm not in charge of Mr. Yu Zhen, but you are. Your performance tonight caught Mr. Wang's attention. He thinks you are a good fit for the company culture. If you want to join our company, we can discuss the terms."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang and Director Li," Zhang Qilin said slowly. "I will seriously consider it."

Director Li nodded with a smile, seemingly having anticipated Zhang Qilin's response: "I understand, Mr. Zhang. Such an important matter should indeed be handled with care. President Wang greatly admires your potential and ability to portray characters—"

Zhang Qilin humbly replied, "You flatter me."

The two chatted for a few minutes and then saw that the door to Yu Zhen's dressing room had opened.

"Okay, then I won't disturb your rest any longer. Keep in touch," Director Li said to Zhang Qilin.

Director Li left along with Huayi Brothers' senior management.

Zhang Qilin placed the bouquet of flowers in a corner of the dressing table.

At that moment, a staff member walked up to him.

"Someone outside said they are your fan and want to take a photo with you."

Zhang Qilin nodded and followed the staff outside.

As I passed through the theater lobby, I saw some older audience members chatting idly.

An old man saw Zhang Qilin walking out and grabbed him.

The old man held Zhang Qilin's hand tightly: "Young man, are you the actor who played Xiao Shunzi?"

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Zhang Qilin was slightly taken aback, then smiled: "Sir, you can tell even without makeup?"

"I come to see plays all the time, and I recognize all the other actors. You may look unfamiliar, but if you walk past me, I'll recognize you at first glance."

Several audience members nearby also gathered around, praising Zhang Qilin one after another.

"Yes, this child's acting is so realistic."

"That's right, and I noticed that he handled many small details exceptionally well."

Zhang Qilin was a little embarrassed by everyone's enthusiastic praise and bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your recognition. I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations."

After chatting with these elderly audience members for a while, he finally left and went outside the theater.

Shen Ya had already organized the fans to line up.

She stood not far away, looking in his direction.

Zhang Qilin walked over, and two girls holding flowers came up to Shen Ya and handed him the two bouquets. "Brother Lin, congratulations on your successful performance," one of the girls, who looked like a student, couldn't help but speak first.

Zhang Qilin accepted the two bouquets of flowers and replied with a smile, "Thank you."

At Shen Ya's arrangement, Zhang Qilin stood in the middle of the group for a group photo.

As the photographer raised his camera.

"Congratulations on the successful performance!" everyone said in unison, their voices not loud, but clear and sincere.

After the group photo was taken, Zhang Qilin assisted each of them by signing autographs, having a brief chat, and reminding them to be careful on their way back.

Finally, he waved to everyone: "Thank you again! Go home early and be careful."

"Goodbye, Brother Lin!"

"Keep going! We've always supported you!"

"Looking forward to your next work."

After saying goodbye to everyone, he returned backstage with a bouquet of flowers in his arms.

After tidying up the items, I unpacked the bouquet, picked out the stalks that could be kept alive, put them in a plastic bag, and took them back to the courtyard.

Back in the courtyard, he found a bottle, filled it with water, and arranged the flower branches in it.

In an instant, the small room was filled with the fragrance of various flowers.

He sat at his desk, staring blankly at the flowers for a while.

The scenes from tonight's stage slowly came to mind.

Performing in a play is not easy.

Once the bell rings and you step onto the stage, it's like embarking on a one-way journey. There's no room for mistakes; every moment must be precise and flawless, allowing no room for error.

Unlike filming, where you can start over if you make a mistake.

An actor's performance on stage not only determines the success or failure of the current performance, but also affects the actor's future stage career.

This puts immense psychological pressure on every actor.

He was able to fully immerse himself in the performance today, thanks to his usual hard work and practice.

Some people's destiny also helps them adjust their mindset, preventing them from making mistakes due to nervousness.

He experienced the benefits of his destiny.

He believes that if he can obtain more destinies, he will go even further in the future.

The following morning, news reports about "Rickshaw Boy" on the internet mainly focused on the town.

He dominated the headlines of almost every major entertainment section.

The report was filled with praise for his acting skills, lauding him for bringing the character to life so vividly and making him an undisputed pillar of the stage.

He also mentioned the high regard that Huayi Brothers executives have for him, which seems to indicate that his acting career is about to usher in a new round of glory.

Most of the reports about him are found in media reviews and promotional photos created by his fans.

In media reviews, the most frequent comment was that the supporting actors delivered outstanding and memorable performances.

Looking at these news reports, Zhang Qilin understood that Yu Zhen had cultivated his expertise and connections in the drama world for many years, so it was normal for him to receive such attention.

Moreover, the arrival of Huayi Brothers executives after last night's performance was intended to focus attention on Yu Zhen.

He doesn't care about these things right now; he just wants to finish the play well, accumulate more experience, and prepare for better opportunities in the future.

In the evening, the second performance of "Camel Xiangzi" took place.

Chen Mo plays Xiao Shunzi.

He harbored a strong desire to surpass Zhang Qilin in acting.

Before going on stage, I repeatedly adjusted my state in front of the mirror, silently recited my lines countless times, and went over every movement and every look in my mind again and again.

When Chen Mo appeared on stage, his energy was clearly conveyed to his fellow actors on stage and the audience below.

Every movement he made was precisely designed, his lines were powerful and resonant, his emotions were full of emotion, and his skills were superb.

He tried his best to show Xiao Shunzi's cleverness, recklessness, and the vibrancy of a young man from the lower class.

However, this display of emotion appears overly deliberate in certain moments when genuine feelings are required.

Some regular theatergoers in the audience, especially those who attended yesterday, had a more direct experience of the experience.

"This child—he acted quite hard," an old man whispered to his companion.

"He's putting in the effort," his companion nodded. "Yesterday's guy made you feel like he was Xiao Shunzi himself, wandering out of the alley. But this guy today—he's acting as Xiao Shunzi. Look at his glaring eyes, his waving hands, he's overdoing it, it's kind of fake."

"His lines were even louder than the one from yesterday."

"It's loud, yes, but don't you think? Yesterday, that kid spoke with genuine feeling and spirit; today's guy is too refined," he said, "and doesn't sound like a rickshaw puller anymore."

The discussions were quiet, but the sense of disparity arising from the comparison spread among some of the audience members.

Zhang Qilin stood backstage, quietly watching the stage.

He wasn't specifically watching Chen Mo; instead, he was observing the rhythm of the entire performance, figuring out how he could blend in more naturally and seamlessly for his next show.

The following afternoon.

The dressing room backstage before the performance.

Director Gu Wei walked in, gathered everyone together, gave a brief review of the performances over the past two days, and then announced the results of the audience vote.

Unsurprisingly, the top spots were taken by Yu Zhen and several other lead actors.

Following that, director Gu Wei read out Zhang Qilin's name and his vote count.

Many actors backstage looked surprised and turned their gazes toward him.

Zhou Baocheng stared wide-eyed in disbelief, instinctively looking at Zhang Qilin.

Chen Mo maintained a calm expression, but his fists, hanging at his sides, clenched tightly, his nails almost digging into his flesh, yet he felt no pain.

He didn't expect Zhang Qilin to have such high audience approval ratings.

Although some of Zhang Qilin's fans were present on the opening night, most of the tickets for the premiere of the Beijing People's Art Theatre's play were reserved for long-time audience members who have supported the theatre for many years.

The few tickets his fans managed to snag were insignificant compared to those of these seasoned audience members, having no real impact on the overall situation.

This can be seen from the fact that Zhang Qilin's ranking is not higher than that of several main actors.

That's why he had the confidence to believe he could compete with Zhang Qilin.

Yet Zhang Qilin's debut performance was able to win the approval of these discerning veteran audience members.

You have to understand, these veteran audience members have been watching plays all their lives, and their tastes are notoriously discerning.

Chen Mo felt as if something was stuck in his throat.

He originally thought he could surpass Zhang Qilin in the second performance and thus gain the upper hand in the audience vote.

But now, Zhang Qilin's high ranking is like a heavy slap in the face, a wolf striking him hard.

His heart was filled with resentment and jealousy.

He couldn't understand why, despite his hard work, he still couldn't compare to Zhang Qilin.

Director Gu Wei continued, "Zhang Qilin performed well in the premiere. The fact that he received so many votes proves that the audience thinks he acted well. Keep up the good work."

Upon hearing the director's affirmation, Zhang Qilin bowed slightly and said, "Director, I understand."

After announcing the results, director Gu Wei announced the cast list for today's performance, and unsurprisingly, Zhang Qilin was chosen as Xiao Shunzi's first choice.

Finally, Director Gu Wei waved his hand: "Alright, everyone go and get ready. Give it your all tonight."

The crowd dispersed and returned to their dressing tables.

Chen Mo lowered his head, turned around, and left the dressing room.

Nobody noticed him.

He can't even compete with a newcomer; if he stays any longer, he'll only become a laughingstock.

Zhang Qilin didn't notice Chen Mo leaving; he returned to his seat to prepare for makeup and going on stage.

At that moment, a message appeared before my eyes.

[Rewards: Luck Value +5, Luck Value +100 for first-time appearance in a well-known stage play with lines, and Public Relations Fragment +1]

Although he was excited to see the reward, he still activated the Turbid World Clear Sound Fragment to block out interference in order to play the role well.

After the performance, Zhang Qilin returned home and silently said to himself, "Check my luck value."

[Luck Value: 645]

Then he silently repeated to himself, "Fragments of public goodwill."

[Popularity Fragment +4]

[A fate of being half-hearted in terms of public appeal]

Upon seeing this, he couldn't help but rub his hands together excitedly.

Having been in this world for several months, he is finally about to collect his first complete destiny.

To celebrate receiving his first destiny, he took a day off and went out to buy some snacks to go with his drinks.

After drinking a few bottles of wine, I took a nice bath and then rested.

In the following days, Zhang Qilin won the audience's votes with his excellent performance.

After each performance, he not only meets with fans, but more and more long-time audience members also wait in the theater lobby to chat with him when he comes out.

More and more news about his performances has appeared online.

Many people left praiseful comments when discussing his portrayal of Xiao Shunzi online.

The ten-day performance passed in the blink of an eye.

When the last day of performances ended and director Gu Wei announced the disbandment of the troupe, Zhang Qilin felt a little reluctant to leave.

Although he experienced various things on this film set, he still learned a lot overall.

After leaving this production crew, it's unclear when his next project will be.

Feeling somewhat lost about the future, he returned to the courtyard.

The next morning, he attended classes as usual.

During the break, the door to the rehearsal hall was pushed open from the outside, and the deputy head teacher, Wang Lei, walked in.

He said to Zhang Qilin, "Teacher Yang Lixin wants you to come over."