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

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The backstage area of ​​the small theater was bustling with activity.

The lighting technician was adjusting the last set of lights from a high vantage point, while the veteran prop master squatted in a corner, carefully inspecting the props.

Since informing Zhang Qilin last night that he would be replacing Chen Xu in the role.

This morning, Weibo began releasing messages to officially announce Zhang Qilin's joining the platform and to announce that his performance tonight would be live-streamed with pictures and text.

The brief online pre-show has already quietly stirred up the atmosphere both inside and outside the theater.

At this moment, inside the Beijing People's Art Theatre's small theater, the team responsible for live text and image broadcasting is already in place.

A makeshift worktable was set up in the corner, with a laptop, camera, and card reader connected to form a small hub.

Two young staff members were repeatedly testing the network signal and image upload speed, exchanging parameters in hushed tones.

They want to deliver tonight's performance to the audience who can't be there in person as quickly as possible.

Meng Tingyun moved among them, occasionally confirming details in a low voice.

Meanwhile, the audience seating area was also quietly renovated.

Shen Ya and some of her fans arrived earlier and decorated the audience area.

A carefully designed card with the performance theme and a cute cartoon version of Zhang Qilin was placed at each seat...

Zhang Qilin acted as if he hadn't heard anything about what was happening outside.

For him, the most important thing now is to cultivate the character's emotions.

As he put on his makeup, he recalled how Song Dandan had taught him how to portray the character.

After finishing his makeup, he sat alone with his eyes closed, getting into character.

Until the stage manager shouted:

"Zhang Qilin, it's your turn to go on stage."

Zhang Qilin then stood up, let out a soft breath, and walked towards the entrance.

The stage manager stood at the entrance and made a gesture to him.

Time is up.

He stepped onto the stage, and as far as his eyes could see, the audience opposite him lit up a sea of ​​starlight composed of support signs, flashing his name.

He did not pause.

At this moment, he was not Zhang Qilin, but the groom who had been wrongly accused by his fiancée.

He walked towards his co-star Li Qing, stood still, opened his lips, and uttered the character's first line.

The moment he finished speaking, a message appeared before his eyes:

[Reward: Luck Points +5]

[First time playing a major role in a stage play, luck value +20]

[Passerby Popularity Fate Fragment +1]

[Pressure Resistance Charm +1]

He suppressed his excitement and continued to stare at and exchange words with Li Qing, delivering one line after another, with emotions building layer by layer.

However, a moment later, another notification appeared:

[You have obtained five fragments of the Passion Fate. The fragments resonate and can condense into a preliminary Fate Fate. Do you want to synthesize a Half-Fate Passion Fate?]

The messages kept coming in one after another, leaving Zhang Qilin somewhat overwhelmed.

He only knew that ten fragments could be combined to form a destiny, but he never expected that five destiny fragments could be combined to form half a destiny fragment.

But he had no time to think, and silently recited in his mind:

"Integration".

A strange pulling force rose from the depths of my consciousness.

Those five fragments of public goodwill seemed to be drawn together by an invisible force.

Slowly swirling, approaching, and merging.

In an instant, a warm, gentle light bloomed within his body.

Half of the destiny has been formed.

In Zhang Qilin's sea of ​​consciousness, Lu Renyuan's half-finished destiny emitted a faint halo, constantly flickering with a soft light.

On the computer screen showing the live text and image broadcast, the photographer had just captured a close-up profile of Zhang Qilin.

The light outlined his taut jawline, and his eyes held a complex and turbulent emotion.

Almost instantly after the image was uploaded, a wave of discussion, different from the simple shouts of fans, surged in the comments section:

"I love that look in your eyes."

"He's so charismatic on stage."

"Seeing him, I inexplicably felt a strong sense of identification with him..."

The live-streaming staff exchanged a glance and typed faster on their keyboards.

The fans at the scene didn't change their mindset, because they came to see Zhang Qilin's performance because they liked him.

At this moment, Zhang Qilin was completely immersed in the role, and his acting with Li Qing became increasingly smooth.

Until the very last sentence:

"...You don't have to believe me, but you should always remember the future we sincerely promised each other."

The words faded, leaving a lingering echo in the silence.

The stage lights gradually dimmed.

The scene ended.

After a brief moment of absolute silence, applause erupted like a belated tide.

Zhang Qilin bowed to the audience and then turned to walk towards the side of the stage.

I saw a strange man standing by the side of the curtain.

The man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed casually, and looked quite energetic.

Zhang Qilin had never seen the man on set, so he was probably not one of the crew members.

The man was clearly surprised that Zhang Qilin left so quickly. The moment their eyes met, a hint of surprise flashed in the other man's eyes that he couldn't hide.

She quickly returned to calm, even raising her hand to straighten the curtain beside her, just like an ordinary staff member.

Zhang Qilin didn't stop or look back, but walked straight through the side curtain to the backstage.

Meng Tingyun, who was backstage, went up to him, handed him a glass of warm water, and said quickly in a low voice:

"The live stream data is very good, the discussion level is rising, and there are mostly positive comments."

Zhang Qilin took the water glass, took a sip, nodded, and walked towards the makeup station.

When other actors from the same group passed by, they would all praise Zhang Qilin:

"Qi Lin, you acted well."

"Great!"

"..."

Only Su Wen stood in the distance, looking at Zhang Qilin with a complicated expression.

Her son was still basking in the praise from fans and didn't care at all about being replaced.

He was even thinking of relying on his fans to get acting roles outside of acting.

Zhang Qilin responded modestly to the praise from those around him.

After removing their makeup, all the actors went on stage for a curtain call.

This time, Shen Ya and the others gave flowers to each actor to thank them for their cooperation with Zhang Qilin's performance.

The comment section on the live text and image page is now categorized:

Fans are excitedly recommending it: "The acting is superb! Everyone should watch it!"

Ordinary drama fans are discussing: "This newcomer is quite something. Judging from the pictures, his emotional range is really good."

The live streaming team was very excited to see the lively discussion in the comments section.

If this continues to generate buzz tomorrow, it will definitely attract even more attention to this premiere.

Back in his courtyard, Zhang Qilin couldn't wait to check his reward.

Nothing else matters; the key is to look at the popularity bonus.

As his thoughts shifted, a message appeared before him;

[Destiny: Popularity Among Strangers (Partial)]

[Status: Passively activated]

[Effect: Increases passerby favorability by 15%. (Complete passerby affinity increases passerby favorability by 30%)]

Zhang Qilin felt a surge of joy upon seeing this message.

Passerby affinity fragments can only increase passerby favorability by 3%. He always thought that he had to collect all ten fate fragments to increase favorability.

Unexpectedly, the five fragments could be combined into half a destiny, increasing favorability by 15%.

This opportunity came at just the right time and greatly helped him in his bid for the role in "Rickshaw Boy".

He looked at the next reward:

【Compression Resistance and Toughness Talisman】

Increase your psychological adaptability and resilience when facing enormous external pressure, challenges, and adversity.

In situations such as negative public opinion storms, physical and mental exhaustion caused by high-intensity work, or self-doubt triggered by major performance mistakes, activation can help.

Over the next 24 hours, psychological resilience will be greatly enhanced, and one will not be easily affected by negative external evaluations. Physical fatigue will be reduced, and one will maintain ample energy to cope with various tasks.

Zhang Qilin breathed a sigh of relief. The reward he received today would be very helpful in dealing with the next stage of the role competition.

He composed himself and prepared to wash up before continuing to practice his lines.

While the rewards are appealing, fundamental training is the foundation for his success.

He sat at his desk, and the unfamiliar face in the background reappeared in his mind.

Although he didn't recognize the person, he could guess who it was.

Thinking of this, a message appeared before my eyes.