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

Chapter 184 Beijing People's Art Theatre Performance Mission Time

Song Yi glanced around with a flicker in her eyes.

Her lips moved, but in the end she just lowered her head and said in an almost inaudible voice, "Nothing—it's nothing, maybe everyone—is just a little tired lately."

Zhang Qilin had only asked casually, but seeing Song Yi's expression, he couldn't help but become curious.

What happened in the team during the two months he was away?

Then, with a kind smile on his face, he said, "Song Yi, look at me."

Song Yi raised her head, a hint of unease in her eyes.

Zhang Qilin said earnestly, "In this team, no one will be isolated for saying anything to me. I mean it."

These words were like a reassuring pill, and Song Yi lowered her voice and said quickly, "It's just that—while Teacher Feng and you were away, the academy's new year's performance schedule was about to be released, so—so recently some people haven't been fully focused on their daily practice—"

Although Song Yi spoke haltingly, Zhang Qilin still understood.

These interns wanted to land roles with lines in various film crews, so they focused all their energy on getting those roles, which led to them neglecting their daily practice.

He understands that last year, in order to gain stage experience, he also took the initiative to audition for roles with lines.

But he didn't fall behind in his studies.

He turned to look at the others, and those who were seen lowered their heads awkwardly.

He looked at Feng Yuanzheng, who was drinking water by the window.

Teacher Feng watched everything unfolding before her with a calm expression, but did not intervene.

Seeing Zhang Qilin's gaze, he simply smiled.

Zhang Qilin immediately understood what Teacher Feng meant.

He clapped his hands to gather all the interns together.

Looking around, many people avoided Zhang Qilin's gaze.

Zhang Qilin said calmly, "I know everyone wants to gain more stage experience. I can coordinate and try my best to secure roles with lines for everyone."

Upon hearing this, many people showed expressions of joy.

"However," Zhang Qilin's tone shifted, becoming serious, "I can fight for your opportunities, but I can't do the department's assessments for you. If you want to stay at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, you still need to solidify your foundation, understand?"

"Understood," everyone replied.

Zhang Qilin told everyone to rest, then walked up to Feng Yuanzheng and said, "Teacher Feng, I'm going to the actors' troupe to get the performance schedule."

Feng Yuanzheng smiled and nodded: "Go ahead."

Watching Zhang Qilin's departing figure, Feng Yuanzheng revealed a gratified expression.

Zhang Qilin arrived at the actors' team leader's office and knocked lightly on the door.

After receiving permission, he pushed open the door and entered.

Zhang Qilin saw that Teacher Yang Lixin was sitting behind his desk.

Seeing that it was Zhang Qilin who came in, Yang Lixin smiled and waved, "Little Zhang is here, have a seat."

Zhang Qilin sat down opposite Yang Lixin, and the two exchanged a few pleasantries.

Yang Lixin took out a performance schedule from the drawer and handed it over: "Xiao Zhang, this is the preliminary plan for the theater's performances next year. Take a look and feel free to ask any questions."

Zhang Qilin took the form and quickly glanced at it.

The table lists the plays the theater is confirmed to perform next year, along with their lead actors.

Young actors like him need to play supporting roles in these plays.

After reading it, Zhang Qilin looked up at Yang Lixin and asked, "Teacher Yang, how long is my performance schedule this year?"

Yang Lixin smiled kindly: "According to the theater's regulations, young actors like you must guarantee at least six months of performance time each year, but the specific arrangements depend on the allocation of plays and roles."

Zhang Qilin lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

A play takes two to three months from rehearsal to performance.

In other words, he needs to perform in two or three plays to complete the tasks assigned by the theater.

He's going to join the film crew on the 15th or 16th.

He only had a little over ten days to coordinate.

It was impossible for him to coordinate the play he was to perform in and the arrangements for the interns in just over ten days.

Zhang Qilin thought for a long time, then looked up at Yang Lixin and asked, "Teacher Yang, if I were to produce a play, could the entire production cycle offset the performance time?"

Yang Lixin explained with a smile: "As long as your play is performed at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, it will use actors from the theatre, which means it will take up the theatre's time slot."

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After receiving a definite answer, Zhang Qilin breathed a sigh of relief.

For him, as long as he could bring the play "Qin Liangyu" to the stage, his time problem would be solved, and the stage performance experience needed by the interns would also be secured.

The stage play was a division of labor between him and Dong Qiyu regarding the Qin Liangyu project; he would bring Qin Liangyu to the stage sooner or later.

Moving now is just right; it will both promote the business and reduce his troubles.

So, he introduced himself earnestly: "Teacher Yang, I want to put on a play about a historical figure, Qin Liangyu."

Yang Lixin pondered for a moment before looking at Zhang Qilin: "Qin Liangyu—that female general from the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhang Qilin nodded and said, "Yes, isn't this year the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party? Qin Liangyu's spirit of loyalty and patriotism resonates with the theme of our times. I think if we make a drama like this, it will definitely be well received by the public."

Yang Lixin pondered for a moment: "Your idea is good. Bringing Qin Liangyu's story to the stage is indeed very meaningful and fits the current theme. However, putting on a play is not easy, from scriptwriting to actor rehearsals—"

After listening to Yang Lixin explain the difficulties, Zhang Qilin replied earnestly, "Professor Yang, I know there are many difficulties, but we are already working on solving them. Currently, there are experts on the 'Lecture Room' program telling the story of Qin Liangyu, and I believe that in a few months, the public will have a certain understanding of Qin Liangyu. As for funding, in addition to the institute's support fund, I can find additional investment opportunities."

After listening to Zhang Qilin's introduction, Yang Lixin said gently, "Your idea is very good, but there are many factors to consider in order to complete it. The script is the soul of a play and must be carefully polished. As for the actors, apart from the actors you mentioned, the theater can handle the rest."

"But if you want to gain the support of the institute, you need to persuade the two vice deans."

Zhang Qilin nodded: "I understand, thank you, Teacher Yang."

He was very grateful to Yang Lixin for pointing him in the right direction.

After leaving the office, Zhang Qilin took out his phone and dialed Shen Ya's number.

As soon as the call connected, he asked, "Can you draft a project proposal?"

Shen Ya on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then immediately replied, "Brother Lin, what kind do you need? I'll get it for you as soon as possible."

"You've been working on the Qin Liangyu project for a long time. Write a letter of intent for an investment project in Qin Liangyu's stage play, and I'll use it to entice investors."

"Okay, Brother Lin, may I ask about the production team and cast—"

"Just pick the famous ones and fill in the blanks. Get the funds in hand first."

"Understood, I'll finish it and send it to you as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Qilin returned to the rehearsal hall to continue his lesson.

After class, he followed Feng Yuanzheng back to the office.

He explained his thoughts.

Feng Yuanzheng didn't expect Zhang Qilin to act so decisively. The two had just talked that morning, and now they were about to start the project.

However, he also agreed with Zhang Qilin's point of view.

Starting a TV series can solve a lot of problems, but not everyone can do it.

This requires a lot of money.

He looked at Zhang Qilin seriously: "Can you guarantee the investment will be到位 (到位 means 'fully implemented' or 'secured')?"

Zhang Qilin nodded and said, "Funding is not a problem. My most important things right now are the script and the director. I wonder which teacher in the academy I would like to approach?"

"How much investment can you attract?" Feng Yuanzheng asked again.

"Teacher, everything is calculated based on the maximum investment," Zhang Qilin said earnestly.

After hearing this, Feng Yuanzheng pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Guo Qihong is good at creating historical dramas, and He Jiping is able to show a grand historical background through details of life and relationships between characters. Their abilities can complement each other very well. If they can collaborate on a project, it may produce even better results."

"As for the director, Ren Ming's plays have always emphasized national character, popular appeal, and realism," which aligns perfectly with the subject matter of Qin Liangyu as a national hero.

After listening to Feng Yuanzheng's introduction, Zhang Qilin scratched his head: "Teacher Feng, I'm not familiar with any of these teachers—"

Feng Yuanzheng said with a smile, "I can act as a mediator for these people, but you'll need to coordinate many things afterward."

Zhang Qilin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Teacher Feng can handle the script and director; he can coordinate the rest after filming is finished.

Anyway, he'll have time after April, and he'll definitely be able to coordinate things.

So he bowed to Feng Yuanzheng and said, "Thank you, Teacher Feng."

That evening, Zhang Qilin returned to his residence, and Shen Ya sent him the first draft of the project proposal.

Zhang Qilin quickly scanned it and modified some parts according to his ideas.

Then, he picked up the phone and dialed Jing Tian's number.

As soon as the call connected, a slightly tired voice came from the other end: "What's wrong, Da Lin?"

"What are you busy with?"

"Sigh~ I'm doing pre-release interviews for 'The Warring States' and I've done five or six interviews today. My throat is practically burning."

"When are you free so we can meet up?"

"What, you want to treat me to a big meal again?" came Jing Tian's sweet laughter from the other end of the phone.

"It's not impossible, but before we eat, let's discuss a collaborative project."

"What project?"

"I'm preparing to stage a play at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, and I'd like to invite you to play the lead role."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Are you serious?" Jing Tian's voice suddenly became much more alert. "What role? When?"

"Historical figure, Qin Liangyu, a female general of the Ming Dynasty," Zhang Qilin said seriously. "The scheduling will begin around April or May and will take three to four months."

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"Qin Liangyu? Is that her—" came Xi Tian's question through the microphone.

"Qin Liangyu was a famous female general in the late Ming Dynasty, and the only female general in Chinese history to be officially included in the biographies of generals and ministers in the official history."

After listening to Zhang Qilin's introduction, Jing Tian remained silent for a few seconds, then asked somewhat uncertainly, "Dalin, do you think I can handle this kind of erotic role?"