I put you in charge of the child, and you raised a monster!

After the lighting experience, Teacher Qi led everyone to the sound control area.

There's a mixing console, monitor speakers, wireless microphones, and a row of headphones here.

The children were curious when they saw the dense array of pushers and knobs.

Zhao Mengmeng asked softly, "Can these control the sound?"

The sound engineer smiled and nodded.

"right."

"The actors' singing and speaking, the sounds of musical instruments, and the background music are all controlled from here."

Zhou Xiaoyu looked at the row of clippers and asked cautiously, "What happens if I clip the wrong one?"

The sound engineer said, "You've pushed it wrong; the volume might be too loud or too soft."

"In severe cases, it will cause a howling sound."

Zhao Lei immediately asked, "Is the howling sound like that—"

He was just about to imitate it.

Shen Ling'er immediately looked at him.

"Don't try it here."

Zhao Lei immediately shut up.

Bai Sisi couldn't stop laughing.

The sound engineer laughed too.

"Yes, don't try things randomly."

"The sound is amplified in the theater, and shouting would be very scary."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Sound is a thing too."

"It's just that you can't see it."

"We need to be even more careful about things we can't see, otherwise we'll only realize how painful it is when they finally come out."

The sound engineer's eyes flickered.

"That's an interesting point."

Zhao Lei whispered to the camera, "Teacher Ling'er's first lesson on sound effects: you can't see the sound, but you can't just play it randomly."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"This sentence is acceptable."

Zhao Lei is now very good at controlling himself and just nodded silently.

The sound engineer picked up a wireless microphone and handed it to Zhao Mengmeng.

"Come on, give it a try."

Zhao Mengmeng was a little shy and said softly, "Hello everyone."

Her soft voice came from the speaker.

Bai Sisi's eyes softened as she smiled.

Zhou Xiaoyu also tried it.

She said, "Please be seated."

The sound is a bit low.

The sound engineer adjusted the gain.

When it was Chen Doudou's turn, he picked up the microphone and said very seriously:

"When is lunch?"

The entire room fell silent for a second.

Then everyone burst into laughter.

Lin Jia covered her face.

"You really can't live without food."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"But he made it very clear."

Chen Doudou immediately became proud.

The sound engineer smiled and said, "Your pronunciation is quite stable."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but pick up another microphone.

"Shall I give it a try?"

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"You can try, but don't suddenly shout."

Zhao Lei nodded.

"clear."

He cleared his throat.

"Dear viewers, today we are—"

He hadn't finished speaking.

A very faint static noise suddenly came from the speaker.

Nourishing.

Not big.

But it's obvious.

The sound engineer frowned.

"This microphone was working fine just now."

Zhao Lei immediately froze.

"I didn't break it, did I?"

Shen Ling'er glanced at the microphone in his hand, then looked at the receiver next to him.

"The microphone isn't broken."

The sound engineer looked at her.

"Where do you think it is?"

Shen Ling'er explained it very clearly.

"There was no noise when Mengmeng and Xiaoyu used it just now."

"Uncle Zhao Lei picked it up and it was there."

"But it wasn't because he was loud; it was because his hand was pressing on the battery cover underneath."

"This battery cover might be a little loose."

"When he moves his hand, the contact inside breaks slightly, so there is a hissing sound."

Zhao Lei looked down at his hands.

He did indeed hold it very low.

The sound engineer took the microphone and gently pressed the battery cover.

Nourishing.

Another soft sound.

The sound engineer's expression immediately changed.

"The battery cover really was loose."

The staff quickly brought over tape and a spare battery compartment.

Zhao Lei's eyes widened.

"Teacher Ling'er, you can even tell just by looking at a microphone?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"It doesn't keep bubbling."

"If there's a problem with the line itself, it will remain unstable."

"If it's only you who gets it, first check where you touched it."

"Sometimes the problem isn't with the thing itself, but with how people use it."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "This sentence applies to you very well."

The live chat exploded.

"Hahaha, the problem might be how people use it!"

"Zhao Lei has once again become a test tool on site."

"Ling'er can even tell from a loose microphone battery cover; she's incredibly perceptive."

The sound engineer looked completely defeated.

The sound engineer nodded seriously.

"That's a very accurate assessment."

"When testing the microphone before a performance, I'm most afraid of these unexpected problems."

"It's not usually noticeable, but it happens as soon as the actor goes on stage."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"So rehearsals are not just a formality."

"Make sure things are actually used at least once."

"Speak while standing, speak while walking, hold it higher or lower—you have to try it all."

"Because during a performance, actors don't stand still like they're on a checklist."

The sound engineer paused for a moment.

Then they smiled and clapped.

"That's a very professional statement."

Teacher Qi nodded in agreement.

"What stage managers fear most is that everything is fine during inspections, but changes during the performance."

Zhao Lei summarized in a low voice.

"Dear audience members, this is Teacher Ling'er's third backstage lesson at the theater."

"Rehearsing is not about reading the process aloud; it's about trying out all the possible uses."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"That's a good sentence."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

Bai Sisi quickly held him down.

"Stay calm."

Zhao Lei whispered, "I'm confident."

Next up is the stage movement experience.

Teacher Qi stuck several strips of tape of different colors on the ground.

"These are the station markers."

"The actor has to walk to this spot for the lights to reach him and for the camera to capture him."

"The backstage staff will use in-ear monitors and prompts to ensure that the actors, lighting, and music are all in sync."

Zhao Mengmeng stood on the pink marker.

The light fell directly on her.

Zhou Xiaoyu stood on the blue marker, which was also in the light.

Chen Doudou stood on the yellow marker, and her first words were:

"Is there any food here?"

Lin Jia has given up struggling.

Teacher Qi couldn't stop laughing.

"There's no food here, but the positioning is spot-on."

Shen Ling'er looked at the markings on the ground and suddenly said:

"The yellow marker can be moved a little further back."

Teacher Qi was taken aback.

Why?

Shen Ling'er pointed to the side of the stage.

"If a child stands here, the light is accurate."

"But when that set is brought out, it will pass through here."

"Adult actors may know how to compromise."

"But children standing on the markers might think they can't move."

"When the set passed by, the corners were too close to him."

Teacher Qi's expression changed.

She immediately looked at the set track.

A staff member next to them pushed the moving set aside.

really.

When the set appears from the side, its corners are very close to the yellow markers.

While it won't hit an adult, it is indeed a bit dangerous for a child.

Teacher Qi immediately had someone reposition the paper.

"This reminder is very important."

"The positioning of child actors should not be based on adult habits."

Zhao Lei is already numb from watching it.

"Teacher Ling'er, you can even foresee the risks in stage positioning?"

Shen Ling'er said seriously:

"The markings aren't for the floor to see, they're for people to see."

"Whoever stands there, the stickers should be placed according to their height and reaction time."

"When children see tape, they feel they have to stand very obediently."

"So when adults are putting up the stickers, they can't leave the danger to the children to hide from."

After listening, Teacher Qi looked very serious.

"I will definitely remember what you said."

The barrage of comments went crazy.

"These markings aren't just for the floor; they're for people to see! Brilliant!"

"The child actors' positions were based on the children's reactions; that's incredibly detailed."

"Teacher Qi has really been reminded of this."

"Ling'er isn't just clever; she genuinely thinks ahead for others."

Lunch was arranged in the theater's small canteen.

The food is simple.

Sweet and sour pork tenderloin, tomato beef brisket, stir-fried greens, seaweed and egg drop soup.

Chen Doudou's eyes lit up when she saw the sweet and sour pork.

"The food at the theater was very good."

Lin Jia laughed and said, "You're quick to judge."

Shen Ling'er took a bite of the tomato beef brisket and nodded.

"That's fine."

The director immediately looked at the assistant director.

The assistant director skillfully bent down to take notes.

[The theater cafeteria's tomato beef brisket and sweet and sour pork tenderloin were approved by Shen Ling'er.]

After seeing this, Zhao Lei couldn't help but whisper:

"Assistant Director, your book 'Places You Can Eat' has now spread throughout the arts and literature system."

The assistant director said earnestly, "This will be useful for the program's direction in the future."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"People backstage at the theater need to eat on time."

"Being hungry before a performance makes you more prone to anxiety."

"People in a hurry will mess up when changing props and adjusting lights."

Teacher Qi smiled and said, "That's very true."

Chen Doudou immediately chimed in, "Hunger really does make you act crazy."

Everyone burst into laughter.

In the afternoon, the experience entered its final stage.

The production team arranged for the children to rehearse on a very short stage.

Zhao Mengmeng wore a small crown, Zhou Xiaoyu carried a small flower basket, and Chen Doudou was responsible for holding up a sign that read "Welcome to the Forest".

Zhao Lei temporarily served as the narrator.

When Bai Sisi heard that he was going to be the narrator, her first reaction was to look at Shen Ling'er.

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"He can be one."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

"real?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"But the narration isn't about shouting it out as loudly as possible."

"You need to make it clear to others, not just make them think you're working hard."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Teacher Qi laughed so hard she bent over.

Rehearsals begin.

Zhao Lei held the script, trying his best to control his volume.

Long, long ago, there was a quiet forest...

He spoke much more calmly than usual.

Zhao Mengmeng walked to the pink marker.

Zhou Xiaoyu walked to the blue marker.

Holding up the sign, Chen Doudou walked very carefully to the yellow marker indicating the new location.

Everything went smoothly at first.

But as soon as the music started, Shen Ling'er suddenly frowned.

"Wait a moment."

Teacher Qi stopped immediately.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Ling'er pointed to the right side of the stage.

"The ribbon from that flower basket will get tangled in Xiaoyu's sleeve."

Zhou Xiaoyu looked down.

Sure enough, the decorative ribbons on the flower basket had gently snagged her cufflinks.

If she had continued walking, she might have been pulled.

The props teacher quickly stepped forward to untie it.

Teacher Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

"I discovered this during rehearsals, and it's wonderful."

Shen Ling'er said seriously:

"Therefore, rehearsals cannot be judged solely on the performance from the audience."

"We also need to see if the costumes on the actors will clash with each other."

"The clothes, props, and headdresses all look great, but they might get caught when they move together."

"If something beautiful makes people feel unsteady, it should be changed."

The props teacher nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, we'll cut the ribbon shorter right away."

Zhao Lei stood to the side and took a soft breath.

"Teacher Ling'er checked the entire backstage area today, from the lighting and sound system to the props."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"I'm just seeing if they can finish the performance smoothly."

"When it comes to performances, the audience only sees a small part of it."

"The back-end team needs to think about it many times in advance."

After listening, Teacher Qi suddenly smiled and said:

"What you said really sounds like what we stage managers think about every day."

The short drama has started again.

This time, the lights came on right on time.

There was no background noise in the music.

Zhao Lei's narration came through steadily.

Zhao Mengmeng, wearing a small crown, carefully moved to her position.

Zhou Xiaoyu carried a flower basket and carefully scattered the flowers.

Chen Doudou held up a sign, her expression very serious, but she stood in the right position.

The audience laughed and applauded.

Shen Ling'er sat next to Yang Mi and watched.

Yang Mi looked down at her and asked, "Aren't you going up to play?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"I can see it more clearly from down below."

Yang Mi smiled.

"Did you enjoy the theater today?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"like."

"There are many beautiful things here, but beauty doesn't come suddenly."

"The lights must be accurate, the sounds must be accurate, the props must be accurate, and the people must stand in the correct positions."

"When everyone is ready, it will look like nothing was done on stage."

Yang Mi's eyes were gentle.

"Well said."

Shen Ling'er raised her chin.

"My dad once said that if someone looks relaxed on stage, it means someone in the audience isn't slacking off."

Yang Mi was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

"Yes, that's what he would say."

Zhao Lei, who was standing nearby, immediately perked up his ears.

But this time he was very sensible and didn't press the matter further.

He simply lowered his voice when speaking to the camera.

"Dear viewers..."

"Although Mr. Shen did not appear, one sentence from him brought today's theater segment to a standstill."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You didn't ask any random questions this time."

Zhao Lei sat up straight instantly.

"I held back!"

Shen Ling'er nodded seriously.

"This is real progress."

Zhao Lei was practically glowing.

Bai Sisi smiled and reminded her, "Lower volume."

Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice.

"True Progress Certification".

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, Zhao Lei finally got the 'True Progress' certification!"

"Shen Fei's words have once again sparked netizens' imaginations."

"Relaxed on stage, but not slacking off off stage, that's a powerful statement."

"The theater episode was so comfortable, relaxing yet substantial."

"Ling'er really figured out what's going on behind the scenes today."

Before leaving the theater, Teacher Qi gave each of the children a small stage model.

The model contains a miniature curtain, light fixtures, and small chairs.

After receiving it, Chen Doudou's first words were:

"Can we have meals served inside this theater?"

Lin Jia no longer wanted to care about it at all.

Shen Ling'er glanced at it.

"You could draw a small cafeteria in the background."

Chen Doudou's eyes lit up.

"Then it's complete."

Everyone burst into laughter again.

The hotel room.

Shen Ling'er put the small stage model into her suitcase.

Miniature high-speed trains, miniature fire trucks, miniature weather vanes, miniature sachets, miniature clock models, and miniature stages are lined up together.

Yang Mi looked at the row of things and couldn't help but laugh.

"Ling'er's suitcase is turning into a career experience exhibition hall."

Shen Ling'er looked at it carefully.

"There's still a long way to go."

Yang Mi asked, "What else would you like to experience?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"I haven't decided yet."

"But don't make it too noisy."

In the next room.

Zhao Lei is posting on his WeChat Moments.

[Learning outcome from backstage experience: The relaxed demeanor on stage indicates that someone in the audience wasn't slacking off.]

[Teacher Shen Ling'er's assessment: This time it's genuine progress.]

After reading it, Bai Sisi laughed and leaned against the headboard.

"You've finally made real progress today."

Zhao Lei nodded seriously.

"This is a milestone."

Bai Sisi asked, "What about tomorrow?"

Zhao Lei remained silent for two seconds.

Keep it up tomorrow.

In the next room, Shen Ling'er had already crawled into bed.

She closed her eyes and slowly said something.

"Hopefully he won't fall back down again tomorrow."

......