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The administrator shifted his gaze from the screen to Zhang Qilin, a troubled expression on his face:

"I was just about to talk to Teacher Feng about this. Those performance materials of 'Rickshaw Boy' that you're looking for were just borrowed by someone a few days ago."

Zhang Qilin was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the information to be so sought after.

A bad thought suddenly popped into his head.

He took half a step forward, his tone unconsciously carrying a hint of urgency:

"Teacher, could you please tell me who borrowed it? And when will it be returned?"

The administrator opened the borrowing records on the computer, confirmed them, and looked up to say:

"It was Chen Mo. He borrowed it about seven or eight days ago, saying he needed it for in-depth research on the role. According to the time limit he registered, it will take at least a month to return it."

really.

Upon hearing the administrator's reply, Zhang Qilin's heart sank; this was the situation he had feared most.

Zhang Qilin quickly adjusted his expression, adopting a tone of just the right amount of anxiety and earnestness:

"Teacher, do you have a backup? Teacher Feng assigned a special study on 'Rickshaw Boy,' and if I don't hand in the assignment, I'm afraid..."

The administrator sighed and shook his head:

"I do have a backup, but it's the master tape for archiving and has been sealed away. According to regulations, master tapes are only for copying and cannot be lent out. Why don't you explain the situation to Teacher Feng, and I'll let you know as soon as Chen Mo returns it?"

Zhang Qilin thought to himself, "By the time Chen Mo returns, it will be too late."

Undeterred, he asked again:

"Teacher, may I make a copy using the master tape?"

The administrator smiled helplessly:

"Copying is possible, but by the time it takes to complete the process, Chen Mo will probably have already paid back the money."

Zhang Qilin frowned, his heart filled with anxiety, yet he was truly unwilling to give up just like that.

He pondered for a moment and continued to plead with the administrator:

"Teacher, could you please make an exception? This is really important to me. If this material causes a delay, I might miss a rare opportunity. Could you help me find a way to get the copy as soon as possible?"

The administrator looked troubled:

"It's not that I don't want to help you, but the master tape is valuable data, and the process of retrieving and copying it is indeed complicated, requiring approval from several departments. I can't make the decision on my own."

Seeing that the administrator had said that, Zhang Qilin didn't press the matter any further.

I said goodbye politely.

Once outside, Zhang Qilin sighed. If this were ten years from now, with the internet so developed, these video materials would be easily found online.

Unfortunately, it is now 2010, and many video websites are still in their infancy or have not even been established yet.

Precious performance footage like that of "Rickshaw Boy" is still stored in the archives, and borrowing and copying must be done in strict accordance with regulations and procedures.

At the same time, it also gave him a deeper understanding of Chen Mo, whom he had not yet met.

Chen Mo was so cautious in dealing with a newcomer like him, borrowing his materials in advance, clearly not wanting to leave himself any chance.

This made Zhang Qilin realize that the competition was far more intense and complex than he had imagined; his opponents were not only strong but also meticulous.

However, Zhang Qilin was not discouraged by this; instead, it aroused his even stronger fighting spirit.

The lack of video footage will affect his research role, but he can make up for it in other ways.

The two haven't even met yet, but the competition for the role has already begun.

This is one of the most prestigious performing arts venues in China, so everyone should rely on their own abilities.

After leaving the archives, he went straight back to Feng Yuanzheng's office.

Upon seeing Feng Yuanzheng, Zhang Qilin said with a dejected expression:

"Teacher, I asked the archivist, and the document was borrowed by Teacher Chen Mo."

Feng Yuanzheng was taken aback, then he understood what was going on.

Seeing his student's aggrieved expression, Feng Yuanzheng comforted him:

"The most classic actor to play Xiao Shunzi in the theater is Mr. Lin Liankun. Getting his guidance is more valuable than watching video footage. However, Mr. Lin is too busy and I don't know when he will come to the theater. When I see him, I will ask him to give me some pointers."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qilin's worry turned to joy.

This retired artist, hailed as one of the living fossils of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, would be invaluable to receive his guidance.

He quickly said:

"Thank you, Professor Feng. If you run into Mr. Lin, please let me know and I'll be there right away."

Feng Yuanzheng nodded:

"Go back and finish your homework first. If Mr. Lin asks you questions and you don't know the answers, how can he teach you?"

Zhang Qilin nodded quickly:

"Then I'll go back and continue my review now, teacher. Don't forget to mention me when you see Mr. Lin."

Feng Yuanzheng said with a smile:

"Don't worry, I will definitely tell him."

Watching Zhang Qilin leave, Feng Yuanzheng sighed.

There are people in the institute who are familiar with Mr. Lin Liankun, but he cannot tell Zhang Qilin without the other party's consent.

Competition for roles within the department has always been fierce.

Everyone relies on their own abilities, and most outsiders are unwilling to get involved easily, nor does he want to offend anyone.

Ultimately, what leaders really care about is the performance on stage.

Zhang Qilin left the office, his smile fading, and walked dejectedly towards the rehearsal hall.

Chen Mo did not underestimate this newcomer and had to find a way to lower his guard.

Once the elderly residents of the nursing home take notice of him, his subsequent preparations will definitely be hindered step by step.

He walked on like that, looking like a dejected newcomer who had just suffered a setback.

He believed that even if Chen Mo didn't keep an eye on him all the time, these messages would eventually reach his ears.

……

After the evening performance, Zhang Qilin met with his fans and went backstage to pack his things to leave.

Director Gu Wei called him over:

"Qi Lin, come here for a second, I need to talk to you about something."

Zhang Qilin and director Gu Wei arrived at the control room.

He asked curiously:

"Director Gu, what are your orders?"

Guwei looked at him with a serious expression:

"The academy has decided that you will play the role of the groom in the third act tomorrow."

Zhang Qilin wasn't surprised at all.

During this period, Chen Xu's performance greatly dissatisfied the entire production crew.

Director Gu spoke with him several times, and at first he restrained himself somewhat.

Later, seeing that most of the audience were his fans, he completely let loose.

No matter who tries to persuade him, he always retorts with one sentence:

"My performances are for my fans; as long as they're satisfied, that's all that matters."

After that, his fans would occasionally boo other performers during performances.

Zhang Qilin, in particular, was booed the most when he came on stage.

Lately, he has been focusing his energy on his new role and hasn't paid much attention to these frictions on stage.

His fans also showed considerable restraint.

Tomorrow is the last day of the performance, and he will be performing, which confirms the result of the divination.

This is probably the result of multiple parties working together.

What intrigued him was whether Chen Mo had also contributed to the effort.

After all, he played the understudy for Xiao Shunzi in director Gu Wei's "Rickshaw Boy".