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

Chapter 96 The Struggle and Opportunities of the Transition from Old to New

Zhang Qilin walked for five or six minutes from the theater toward his residence, and was about to turn into the alley.

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Two short honks suddenly sounded behind me.

Zhang Qilin turned his head and saw a car slowly pulling to the side of the road.

Upon closer inspection, he saw that teacher Feng Yuanzheng was sitting in the driver's seat.

What's the teacher doing here?

With questions in his mind, he stepped forward and greeted, "Hello, Teacher Feng."

Feng Yuanzheng looked at him with a complicated expression.

After a moment, he sighed.

"Get in the car."

Upon seeing Teacher Feng's expression, Zhang Qilin realized that something was amiss.

He tried to recall if he had done anything wrong that morning.

He rehearsed as usual in the morning and did nothing out of line.

I boarded the bus with these questions in mind.

The car started and drove to a secluded spot to stop.

Feng Yuanzheng remained silent for a while, seemingly considering his words.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Qi Lin, your performance this time exceeded everyone's expectations. As your teacher, I am happy for you, and I hope you can stay humble and avoid complacency. I hope you can remember that in the Beijing People's Art Theatre, you still have to let your work speak for itself."

"The theater is currently in a transitional phase driven by Director Zhang. After the reform, the theater has set up a voting machine where the audience can vote for the best performer of each performance."

As Zhang Qilin listened, he felt that Teacher Feng seemed to have said a lot, yet also seemed to have said nothing at all.

Feng Yuanzheng pondered for a moment before continuing, "This voting mechanism allows truly talented actors to gain more recognition, but some people are used to the old model and are not comfortable with this new form of competition."

Zhang Qilin's heart stirred, and he guessed some of the meaning behind Teacher Feng's words.

Feng Yuanzheng earnestly said, "Your foundation at the Beijing People's Art Theatre is still shallow. When you encounter problems, never act impulsively. Focus on the work itself and let your strength speak for itself, understand?"

"Teacher Feng, please rest assured," Zhang Qilin paused, "My family taught me to respect teachers from a young age. After joining the Beijing People's Art Theatre, I also learned the spirit of 'the play is paramount' and 'a single vegetable,' meaning I won't act impulsively."

Feng Yuanzheng understood the underlying meaning in Zhang Qilin's words and sighed: "The internal relationships of the Beijing People's Art Theatre are complicated and not as simple as you think. If you act impulsively, you are likely to suffer losses. As long as you can continue to give good performances on stage and the audience supports you, the Beijing People's Art Theatre will always stand behind you."

Zhang Qilin pondered for a moment and said, "Teacher, thank you for reminding me. As long as they don't go too far, I will focus on my own work."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yuanzheng sighed inwardly.

Although he had only known Zhang Qilin for a little over two months, he still understood the student's personality.

He knows the rules, is hardworking, and has his own ideas; once he sets his mind on something, he will find a way to make it happen.

I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily.

He had no expectation of persuading Zhang Qilin before he came.

Therefore, Feng Yuanzheng reminded him: "Remember, everything must be done within the rules of the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

Zhang Qilin nodded seriously, indicating that he understood what Teacher Feng meant.

Looking at the young man before him, Feng Yuanzheng felt both gratified and worried.

Feng Yuanzheng gave Zhang Qilin a few more instructions before driving away.

Zhang Qilin watched the car drive away, then turned and ran back to his residence.

Back in the courtyard where I was staying, I put my things down and sat on the sofa.

As his thoughts shifted.

A message appears before my eyes.

【Fate: Fragment of a Pure Sound in a Turbid World (1/10)】

[Status: Active Skill]

[Effect: Fragments of pure sound in a turbid world. In environments filled with utilitarianism, restlessness, or malicious interference, such as the infighting in rehearsal rooms or the noisy scene of a press conference, maintain a peaceful and focused state of mind and slightly reduce the impact of external negative emotions and noise on one's own state.]

Once integrated into your destiny, all external utilitarian distractions, restless emotions, and deliberate malicious attacks will be greatly weakened, allowing you to maintain absolute rationality. When you speak, those around you will be willing to listen to you finish speaking.

Upon seeing this destiny, Zhang Qilin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Teacher Feng's hint made him realize the undercurrents beneath the calm surface of the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

He will likely face many obstacles and challenges in the future.

The effect of these fragments is that they can help him stabilize his mindset.

With the help of this destiny, as long as there is no direct conflict, it will not affect his rehearsals.

Teacher Feng's implication was clear: no matter how fierce the internal competition for roles was.

Ultimately, what the leadership considers is the actual effect the actors deliver on stage.

If only seniority were considered, Vice President Pu Cunxin would not have temporarily designated him as the lead actor.

This is undoubtedly a test for him.

Let's see if he can withstand the immense pressure after becoming the lead actor and continue to bring excellent works to the audience.

He weathered this storm without causing much trouble, which will improve the leadership's impression of him.

Just like Teacher He Bing said, your performance has been noticed by the leaders.

When there are new dramas coming up in the future, your boss will think of you first.

Zhang Qilin's mind raced, and he looked at the next reward.

【Heguangtongchen】

When in a group scene that requires close coordination, activating the talisman allows one to blend more naturally into the rhythm of the group performance, creating a subtle resonance with the breathing and rhythm of other actors. This enables one's own movements and reactions to achieve a high degree of harmony with the group atmosphere, enhancing the realism and appeal of the scene.

Zhang Qilin whistled.

This talisman came at the perfect time.

In his mind, those who were dissatisfied with him would likely trip him up during rehearsals or performances, causing accidents or mistakes.

Ensemble scenes are the ultimate test of an actor's chemistry and teamwork; even a small mistake can ruin the atmosphere of the entire scene.

He only needs to activate the talisman when he performs on stage.

It would be difficult for anyone to subtly sway the tide.

This reward gives him more options to deal with various situations.

As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy and win a hundred battles.

He decided to have his fortune told.

So he calmed his mind and focused his spirit.

The Celestial Compass appeared before my eyes.

He silently asked himself, "What challenges will I encounter recently?"

The compass shimmered with light, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube flickered.

Several jade sticks flew out of the divination tube:

[Neutral draw, draw]

Some people, seeing your youth and inexperience, are secretly stirring up trouble, causing some to question you. (Use your strength to silence your opponents. Reward: Qingyi Reincarnation Fragment +1, Black/Red is Also Red Talisman +1)

[The worst possible divination result, extremely unlucky]

Your success has made those who rely on seniority to occupy positions without contributing anything feel an unprecedented sense of crisis. They insist that the stage should be based on seniority and do not allow newcomers to break the established pattern and affect their status.

The most important thing for newcomers is their mindset. They form alliances behind the scenes to exclude you, making you feel isolated and helpless, causing you to lose your composure and make mistakes on stage, thus proving the instability of newcomers.

(The performance was well received by most of the audience. Reward: +1 Passerby Popularity Fragment, +1 Topic Insulation Talisman)

Upon seeing the divination result, Zhang Qilin quickly understood the meaning of the divination slip.

One group questioned his professional abilities, while the other group tried to break him down psychologically.

Ultimately, they wanted to disrupt his performance through off-court tactics.

If it were an ordinary newcomer, these two moves might really affect their performance.

But he's a manipulator of psychology, and he has so many rewards to back him up.

Let's see who has the last laugh.

After understanding his opponent's tricks, Zhang Qilin continued to practice his lines.

For him, one must be strong oneself to succeed.

As long as one's own strength is strong enough, no matter how many tricks others use, in the end, it still comes down to performance on stage.

at the same time.

Pu Cunxin's office.

The door was pushed open from the outside, and Feng Yuanzheng walked in with a serious expression.

He sat down opposite Pu Cunxin.

Pu Cunxin calmly looked up at him: "Have you explained everything to him?"

"I did," Feng Yuanzheng answered, then asked, "Knowing the danger, why did you choose him?"

"It wasn't me who chose him; it was just that he happened to be in this position," Pu Cunxin replied calmly.

Feng Yuanzheng retorted seriously, "He's only been at the Beijing People's Art Theatre for two and a half months at most. Even if he accidentally ended up in that position, you can't push him up there."

Pu Cunxin looked out the window and said slowly, "After Dean Zhang Heping proposed to develop while inheriting traditions and strive to build a world-class scholar-type theater, the generational change of the theater is an inevitable trend."

"The reason we've tentatively cast him as the lead actor is to see if he can withstand the pressure. Some of the rules at Beijing People's Art Theatre are too rigid. If they don't change in this rapidly developing era, they will be eliminated. So we need to inject new vitality and break with old traditions."

Feng Yuanzheng said worriedly, "I have reservations. Zhang Qilin is new here; how can he possibly defeat them?"

Pu Cunxin smiled and said, "Isn't your Class of '85 here? I don't think you'd let anything happen to your students, would you?"

Feng Yuanzheng was taken aback.

He said that the reason Pu Cunxin had so strongly recommended him to be the homeroom teacher was because he was waiting for him here.

He gave a wry smile: "You've really set a trap for me. Although we '85ers are united, we can't handle so many people—"

Pu Cunxin continued, "Not only you, but Dandan went through the same thing, so she can empathize with you—"

Inside a private room at a famous Japanese restaurant in Kyoto.

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The table was adorned with an exquisitely arranged sashimi platter and expensive sake.

A group of stylishly dressed women sat together, chatting happily.

"Sisters, let me tell you, I went to that high-end fashion party yesterday. Lots of A-list celebrities were there, and I even took photos with them. Look!" A stylishly dressed girl picked up her phone and showed photos. In the photos, she was standing next to celebrities, her face beaming with a bright smile, as if she had a very close relationship with them.

Another girl retorted dismissively, "What's so special about domestic celebrities? I'm going to Paris Fashion Week next month, and a friend got me an invitation—"

Sitting in the main seat, Shen Ya looked at the several people in front of her who were comparing themselves to each other and couldn't help but feel a headache.

She wouldn't have gathered all these people together if it weren't to find suitable film and television resources for Zhang Qilin.

Ever since my last conversation with Zhang Qilin, when he subtly criticized me...

She realized that Zhang Qilin, who seemed easygoing on the surface, actually knew everything in his heart.

As long as you don't go too far and you have some use to him, he will turn a blind eye.

Although collaborating with such a smart person is risky, as long as she can consistently demonstrate value, her income will not be small.

Moreover, there's the boss's side to consider.

Although she didn't know what the boss wanted Zhang Qilin to do.

But she saw an opportunity to make money from it.

As long as she can act as a mediator and help both sides achieve their goals, she will surely reap considerable benefits.

Perhaps this opportunity will allow her to shed her status as a fan leader and truly enter the entertainment industry.

Right now, the boss and Zhang Qilin are lacking an opportunity for peaceful communication.

As an actor, Zhang Qilin must be very interested in film and television resources, so she plans to start from there.

Thinking of this, she glanced at her watch and turned to the girl who had shown her the photos: "Lisa, why hasn't Sofia arrived yet?"

Lisa shook her head: "I don't know when she'll be here. She's been really close to a producer on a big production lately, and she's busy trying to convince him."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ya decided not to wait any longer.

She cleared her throat twice to attract their attention before speaking, "Are there any film or television dramas currently in preparation that are very suitable for young people's roles?"