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

Chapter 95 Rewards

The actors backstage were anxiously awaiting the results.

They looked at the closed conference room door not far away.

Time ticked by, but the door showed no sign of opening. Had the experts found too many flaws in their performance?

Some people started checking their watches frequently, while others simply put down their phones and stared intently at the door.

Li Xuehai, Sun Zhenhai, Zhao Qing, and others did not leave either; they stayed with Zhang Qilin and waited.

He also comforted Zhang Qilin from time to time: "Xiao Zhang, don't be too nervous. Everyone has seen your performance today. No matter what the result is, you have already proven your strength."

Zhang Qilin smiled and replied, "I understand."

He had no time to be nervous, because a message appeared before his eyes.

[Rewards: Luck Value +5, Pure Stream Mark Fragment +1, Public Opinion Protection Amulet +1]

Upon seeing the reward, Zhang Qilin knew that he had stayed true to himself, remained undisturbed by any external influences, and that the reward for completing the performance had arrived in his account.

He was very curious about the two awards, and he could roughly guess what the public opinion shield was.

What is the mark of a clear stream?

A thought flashed through his mind, and a message appeared before his eyes.

【Destiny: Fragment of the Clear Stream Mark (1/10)】

[Status: Passive Skill]

【Efficacy: The fragments of the Clear Stream Imprint automatically reduce the risk of being drawn into malicious pairings when faced with gray rules or inappropriate temptations in the industry. They also create a slight sense of vigilance when dealing with short-term marketing activities that damage long-term reputation.】

After merging into your destiny, you'll be more likely to receive offers or audition invitations from high-quality projects with compelling scripts and reputable production teams, such as top-tier dramas, serious films, and highly-rated variety shows. When collaborating with you, they'll be more inclined to offer professional respect and engage in in-depth creative discussions.

Zhang Qilin was delighted as he read the introduction.

Although the mark of the clear stream is just a fragment, its utility is very useful to me now.

Although he works at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, many things outside still affect him.

The entertainment industry is a place of fame and fortune; if you don't seek trouble, trouble will find you.

As his fame grows, all sorts of opportunities will come his way.

Some collaborations may appear glamorous, but behind them lies a short-term profit-making scheme involving bundling, hype, and damage to reputation.

Some invitations sound nice, but in reality, they're just an attempt to drag him down, ride his coattails for attention, and then leave.

However, since he can only use it once a day, there are many things he can't take care of.

Having this destiny means he can avoid collaborations that are prone to controversy.

Of course, this reduction is probabilistic, not absolute immunity, but it does reduce a lot of trouble for him.

Currently, the function of the fragments is more like a filter, helping him avoid the hidden danger of future reputation collapse due to short-term gains.

What he is most looking forward to is the effect after the fusion is formed into a destiny.

What is most important in the entertainment industry?

Resources.

With the support of good resources, celebrities can continuously improve their status and continue to obtain better resources.

Good resources aren't so easy to obtain.

Scripts, teams, platforms, release dates—aren't they all highly sought after?

With this astrological configuration, his chances of success have increased considerably.

After reading the description of his destiny, he moved on to the next reward.

[Public Opinion Protection]

When encountering minor false rumors or misunderstandings, a small "truth bias" effect is automatically triggered, increasing the likelihood of a favorable piece of information or a key figure speaking on your behalf.

This is a pretty good reward.

At that moment, the meeting room door opened.

Upon hearing the door open, everyone turned their gaze towards it.

Zhang Qilin also stopped to check the rewards and looked up towards the conference room.

Director Gu Wei came out first, and his face was expressionless.

Next came three experts from the Arts Committee, who walked and talked in hushed tones. Their expressions were relatively calm, and no clear inclination could be discerned.

Finally, there were Pu Cunxin, Lin Zhaohua, and Yang Lixin.

Pu Cunxin's brows remained furrowed, Lin Zhaohua whispered something beside him, while Yang Lixin wore his usual smile.

As the leaders and experts approached, everyone's eyes were drawn to them.

Zhang Qilin felt his heart skip a beat, but he tried his best to keep his breathing steady.

He didn't want outsiders to see his emotions.

He didn't receive an award, so does that mean his performance wasn't recognized by the experts?

Chen Mo stopped tidying up and looked at Pu Cunxin with a nervous expression.

Pu Cunxin did not speak immediately. He stood in the center of the dressing room, his gaze slowly sweeping around before finally settling on Zhang Qilin and Chen Mo.

Then, it turned in another direction.

That one glance sent both of their hearts leaping into their throats.

At this moment, Pu Cunxin cleared his throat, and everyone in the dressing room held their breath.

Pu Cunxin began by saying, "The experts and teachers of the Arts Committee generally affirmed this rehearsal, which deserves praise."

Upon hearing this, a clear sigh of relief could be heard from backstage.

For most actors, as long as the experts are satisfied, it means their play doesn't need major changes, allowing them more time for rehearsals.

Pu Cunxin paused for a moment, then continued, "Regarding the specific arrangements for the roles, after evaluation by the art committee experts and comprehensive consideration by the academy—"

Everyone pricked up their ears and listened carefully.

All the other roles have been assigned, so it's a mixed bag of joy and sorrow.

In the end, only the role of Xiao Shunzi remained unannounced.

Pu Cunxin's gaze swept back and forth between Zhang Qilin and Chen Mo.

This caused both of them to involuntarily tense up.

Pu Cunxin announced: "After discussions among the experts of the Arts Committee and the leaders of the institute, the role of Xiao Shunzi will be played by Zhang Qilin for the time being. However, we will continue to observe him during the subsequent rehearsals. If his performance is not good, the role may be adjusted. We hope that Zhang Qilin can seize this opportunity and perform well."

As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp came from backstage.

Then, most people turned their attention to him.

Surprise, envy, scrutiny, curiosity—a mix of emotions.

They acknowledge that Zhang Qilin's performance was good, but the theater has always limited roles to a certain age.

The fact that Zhang Qilin, a newcomer, was able to compete for this role has surprised many people.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Qilin actually stood out from Chen Mo in the competition.

It's worth noting that Chen Mo has been with the Beijing People's Art Theatre for five years, working his way up from playing minor roles to where he is now, so he's quite experienced.

However, they still failed to suppress Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin's appearance broke the usual rules of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, causing many people to feel a strong sense of crisis.

They couldn't help but wonder how they would deal with Zhang Qilin if he were to compete with them for a role in the future.

Zhang Qilin was overjoyed when he heard the result.

He could feel the strange looks he received, but he didn't care.

He bowed to Pu Cunxin and the experts and leaders, and said earnestly, "Thank you for the trust of the leaders of the institute and the experts of the art committee. I will definitely work hard in rehearsals, live up to everyone's expectations, and present the role of Xiao Shunzi in the best possible condition."

Pu Cunxin looked at him seriously: "You've been doing well lately, but you can't be arrogant. You need to keep working hard. The whole institute has seen your performance."

Zhang Qilin nodded and said, "Dean Pu, I understand."

Director Gu Wei stepped forward and said to Zhang Qilin, "Xiao Zhang, in the upcoming rehearsals, you need to maintain the same level of performance as in this rehearsal. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me."

Zhang Qilin nodded quickly: "Okay, Director Gu, I will definitely try my best."

Lin Zhaohua smiled and said to Zhang Qilin, "Little Zhang, seize this opportunity. I hope you can bring us more surprises."

Zhang Qilin nodded vigorously: "Director Lin, I will not let you down."

Yang Lixin, who was in charge of the actors' team, told Zhang Qilin, "Don't be arrogant, and don't neglect your studies."

Zhang Qilin replied earnestly, "Teacher Yang, I have always insisted on basic training —"

On the other side, although Chen Mo was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed and unwilling when he heard the result.

Pu Cunxin seemed to sense Chen Mo's emotions, walked over and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Xiao Chen, everyone has seen your hard work and strength. Although the role is tentatively set as Zhang Qilin this time, it doesn't mean there won't be opportunities in the future. You need to maintain your good condition, and maybe there will be other important roles waiting for you later."

Faced with Pu Cunxin's words of comfort, Chen Mo forced a smile: "Thank you, Dean Pu. I understand, and I will continue to work hard."

Although he outwardly showed an understanding attitude, he secretly resolved to prove himself in subsequent rehearsals and other opportunities.

He absolutely had to perform on stage.

Amidst the conversations of the group, the atmosphere in the dressing room gradually eased.

But Zhang Qilin knew in his heart that if he wanted to remove the provisional label, he not only had to maintain an excellent performance in the subsequent rehearsals, but also had to deal with potential competition from Chen Mo.

And the potential doubts from the outside world about him as a newcomer.

After Vice President Pu Cunxin and the experts left, the tense atmosphere backstage dissipated.

Li Xuehai, Sun Zhenhai, Zhao Qing, and others gathered around to congratulate Zhang Qilin.

Other actors also came over to greet him, some sincerely and some just for show, but in any case, they all said the polite words.

Zhang Qilin responded to each one.

With a humble smile on his face, he said "thank you".

"We still need to work harder."

"It's the teachers' kindness that's appreciated."

Chen Mo stood there, and people came up to comfort him from time to time.

He said he was fine, but his heart was bleeding.

One can even imagine that behind his back, people would point fingers and whisper about him.

He really wanted to vent, but this was the Beijing People's Art Theatre, not one of those entertainment companies outside.

Even if you're feeling terrible inside, you have to maintain a proper appearance on the surface.

The key is unity; no matter how upset you are inside, you have to put on a good show on the surface.

After a while, he composed himself and walked up to Zhang Qilin.

He forced a smile and said, "Congratulations, Zhang Qilin. I hope you can play Xiao Shunzi well. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Zhang Qilin responded politely: "Teacher Chen, you have always been a role model for me in acting, and I will definitely need to learn from you a lot in the future."

Chen Mo nodded slightly: "Everyone is trying to make the performance better—"

Although he was upset, it was necessary to maintain composure and unity within the large community of the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Otherwise, one would lose face and dignity, making it difficult to gain a foothold in the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Zhang Qilin and Chen Mo maintained a harmonious atmosphere on the surface, but they each had their own plans in mind.

The results of the joint survey are in.

For most people, this is a good thing.

They packed their things and left amidst laughter and chatter.

After saying goodbye, Chen Mo took his things and left.

After saying goodbye to Li Xuehai, Sun Zhenhai, Zhao Qing, and others, Zhang Qilin also hurriedly left with his belongings.

He wasn't busy; rather, another message appeared before his eyes:

[Rewards: Luck Value +5, Turbid World Pure Sound Fragment +1, Harmony with the World Talisman +1]

He wanted to find a quiet place to check the reward.

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