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

Zhang Qilin returned to the courtyard, washed up, and sat back down at his desk.

He was somewhat curious about what had happened that day, but he kept the divination information in mind.

Do your own thing and don't meddle in other people's business.

He practiced his lines for three hours, then went to bed, read a book for a while, and fell asleep.

Meanwhile, in Chen Xu's room, he was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, unpacking the gifts from his fans one by one.

Each and every one of them was something he had wanted to buy but couldn't bear to.

He held the new iPad, the exquisite figurines... repeatedly fiddling with them in his hands.

The door was then pushed open.

Su Wen walked in with a frown, her voice tinged with reproach:

"You overacted on stage today; Li Qing had a hard time keeping up with the role."

Chen Xu didn't even look up, scrolling through the iPad screen:

"But the fans like it."

"Fans?" Su Wen took two steps closer. "Where did you get so many fans? Be careful not to get scammed."

"A scam? This is an Apple iPad that was just released in the US last January. It hasn't even been released in China yet," Chen Xu said, shaking the iPad in his hand. "And all these other things added up, it's worth at least 1 yuan."

He took out his phone and opened Weibo:

"And look at my Weibo. Yesterday it was practically deserted, but now every post has over five thousand comments. What scammer would be willing to invest that much?"

Su Wen looked at the luxury goods scattered on the floor:

"But acting like that is ruining the play, and Director Koo won't tolerate that kind of acting."

"Mom, what do we act for? Isn't it to make the audience like us? My fans like it now, and they're even encouraging me in the comments. Why should I change?"

With the support of his fans, Chen Xu's mindset quietly changed.

He thought to himself, if the Beijing People's Art Theatre won't let me perform, I can always find other roles elsewhere.

With fan support, even if you can't be the lead, you can start with a supporting role.

With his acting skills, isn't that better than earning a few thousand yuan a month at the Beijing People's Art Theatre?

Seeing that her son wouldn't listen, Su Wen could only sigh and leave.

Chen Xu refreshed Weibo again, and the comment section received hundreds more comments.

"My brother is so handsome!"

"Explosive acting skills"

He carefully arranged the expensive gifts one by one, took several well-composed photos, captioned them "Thank you for your love, I will work harder," and clicked send.

Almost immediately, the number of likes and comments began to jump and climb.

This immediate, overwhelming feedback fascinated him more than any praise.

He was so immersed in the feeling of being seen and loved by countless people that he didn't fall asleep until late at night, still holding his iPad.

……

A few days later, after Zhang Qilin finished studying the materials, he tried to write a short biography of Xiao Shunzi.

Although Xiao Shunzi is not the main character, he is a supporting character who appears throughout the entire series.

After the redesign, he became a grassroots worker who values ​​human relationships and loyalty.

In the drama, he takes on many everyday scenes, bickering with Tiger Girl and chatting with other rickshaw pullers...

Based on his understanding, he wrote a short biography of about a thousand words.

At lunchtime, while getting his food in the cafeteria, he saw He Bing sitting alone by the window eating, so he took his tray and went over to him.

"Teacher He."

He Bing looked up and saw it was him, then smiled and gestured:

"sit."

Zhang Qilin sat down, but didn't touch his chopsticks. Instead, he humbly asked, "..."

"Mr. He, I'm currently preparing for a role and have tried writing a short character biography. Would you mind taking a look at it when you have some free time?"

He Bing was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes, and joked:

"Hey kid, it's only been a short time, and you've already got the chance to write biographical sketches? Looks like you've made quite a bit of progress."

"Thanks to your guidance, Teacher He, I have this opportunity," Zhang Qilin said with a smile, flattering him.

He Bing picked up a piece of braised pork and casually asked:

Which movie?

"Xiao Shunzi from 'Rickshaw Boy'".

He Bing's chopsticks, which he had brought to his mouth, froze in mid-air.

He opened his eyes wide and looked at Zhang Qilin:

"This is a key production of the theater. You really think you can get the role of Xiao Shunzi?"

"Not yet, I'm competing for this role," Zhang Qilin said truthfully.

He Bing put the meat in his mouth and chewed it twice:

How many words were in the biography?

Zhang Qilin's lips curled up:

"More than a thousand words."

He Bing picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip:

"Then I won't look at it anymore, you can rewrite it."

"Why, Teacher He?"

He Bing put down his chopsticks and looked at Zhang Qilin seriously:

"Your biography only includes what's in the script. What truly makes the character stand out is the Xiao Shunzi in your mind that isn't in the script."

"What is he afraid of? Who does he secretly envy? When he first signed up for a monthly subscription, where did he hide and eat a delicious meal by himself? These little details are what make the character so special."

"Go ahead, think all these bits and pieces through, then write them down. At that time, you won't need me to read them; you'll know how to act them yourself."

He Bing's words made him realize that his thousand words were merely a depiction of the character based on the script and the original work.

What He Bing wanted him to create was a real person with flesh and blood, with past and present lives, beneath the shadow.

"Thank you, Teacher He, I understand," Zhang Qilin said gratefully.

He Bing looked at him and said a few more words:

"I remember the first time I played the blond guy in 'Birdman,' it was a seven-minute scene. I only had one thought at the time: to show the leaders through this performance that I can act, and to ask if they could consider giving me a bigger role next time we rehearse."

"Don't think you're famous now. You're still a newcomer. According to the rules of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, you have to wait several years before you can get lines. You can only say you're lucky to have the opportunity to compete for this role."

"If you don't perform well, it's hard to say when you'll get another chance like this. After all, what role you get is decided by the leadership."

"With so many people in the theater, why were Liang Guanhua and his group the only ones who came out? Because they proved their abilities to the leadership, so whenever the theater is preparing a new play, they are the first people the leadership thinks of."

"What you need to do is prove that you can act, so that you will be given more consideration when there are roles in the future. That's how you can stand out from the newcomers."

Zhang Qilin nodded slowly after listening.

He then asked curiously:

"Teacher He, your performance back then must have been particularly moving to the leaders."

"I don't know what the leaders think, but I've never played an extra again since then," He Bing said with a proud expression, drawing out his words, "I always have lines~"

Zhang Qilin said with a smile:

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher He. I will definitely seize this opportunity."

He Bing patted Zhang Qilin on the shoulder and encouraged him:

"Kid, the stage of Beijing People's Art Theatre is never short of good actors, but it lacks the ability to seize opportunities. If you can master Xiao Shunzi, your future will definitely be brighter."

After finishing his meal, Zhang Qilin returned to the rehearsal hall.

The other interns sat together chatting in twos and threes, while Zhang Qilin sat down in a corner and closed his eyes to rethink the role of Xiao Shunzi.

After an unknown amount of time, a voice sounded beside me:

"Qi Lin, what are you thinking about?"

Zhang Qilin opened his eyes, saw it was Yang Yu, and immediately smiled:

"Brother Yu, I was just looking for you."

Yang Yu's eyes lit up upon hearing this:

"What do you want?"

"I'd like to ask you about someone in the compound, but I'm not sure if it's convenient for me to tell you."

Yang Yu patted his chest:

"We're the best of friends in the department. If you want to know who it is, I'll tell you everything I know."

Do you know how many people were competing for the role of Xiao Shunzi in "Rickshaw Boy"?