Chapter 006: Silence

Director Zhou was joking; your judgment is undoubtedly beyond question

Mother!

The staff on site, especially the other actors, as well as the executive director Tian Yihe, were all left speechless, completely unsure of how to react

The difference is evident

Until Ji Ming was called over to say "Thank you, Teacher Tian," he could only nod with a smile, "Work hard, I have high hopes for you"

This young man is too inexperienced to hold his ground; just wait, not to mention Teacher Dai, even Bai Feng is likely to overshadow him.

Ji Ming was immersed in Zhou Chong's imaginative discourse, remaining unresponsive until Bai Feng, with a flushed face, said, "I am sorry, I am sorry"—a thirty-five-year-old theater veteran was overshadowed by Ji Ming's performance.

Wang Lei glanced at Tian Yihe and chuckled softly, saying, "Help," he continued, "Teacher Tian mentioned that if Ji Ming performs well, he would be willing to let him take the stage in Group B, so hurry up and get Ji Ming ready."

After the performance, Zhou Shaohong approached to greet the young actors Ji Ming and Zhu Man.

Teacher Xiao Tian, what do you think? Could you give Xiao Ji some advice? Zhou Shaohong turned to Tian Yihe

The director glanced at him and suddenly laughed: "If he has any idea, why not give the young man a chance? They say a young person has recently joined the national conversation, and at first, I thought they were talking about you."

Bai Feng is a lively girl from the capital, with a very straightforward temperament. She is not at all unhappy; on the contrary, she feels excited by the state of being stimulated. She quietly said to Ji Ming, "I underestimated you just now; let's put on a good performance this time."

Where is the young master

Wow, what great courage

Until Ji Ming read that splendid monologue with a dreamlike quality and rich emotions

At 28 years old, Tian Yihe can indeed be considered young in the theater industry

... ...

You, you, you seem unwilling to see me...

In this segment of the rehearsal, Bai Feng delivered the best performance of Si Feng since the beginning of the joint rehearsal, while Ji Ming also presented the finest portrayal of Zhou Chong. As the scene concluded, the audience did not hold back their applause

Tian Chunmeng feels a bit awkward, indeed quite awkward, like a local leader who has come to show off at a national level, only to be met with a harsh slap in the face.

Now, it is no longer acceptable to prevent going.

I see that you still need to prepare to go up

The two individuals engaged in a rapid exchange of words, leaving Tian Yihe with a lump in his throat.

Sometimes I forget the present, forgetting home, forgetting you, forgetting mother, and forgetting myself... in the boundless sea...

... ...

The suppression of drama is conceivable

However, Ji Ming suppressed Bai Feng, which was beyond their imagination

When Ji Ming first came to Group B to take the stage, a group of staff members were whispering nearby. In fact, although Tian Yihe mentioned it and Tian Mingxin also brought it up, Ji Ming's arrival at Group B was still quite surprising.

Recently, there has been a popular topic in the national discourse, which has adapted Wang Meng's "A Young Man Has Joined the Organization Department"—"A Young Man Has Joined the National Discourse," referring to Ji Ming

A national-level theater, even if it is merely an internship, is not something that can be casually mocked

Wang Lei entered the National Theatre a few years later than Zhou Shaohong, who had even guided him in several performances. The two share a relationship that is both mentor and friend, and they are quite close.

You may continue to be smug

The state of Bai Feng has completely improved: "No need, no need, Xiao Ji startled me, I am truly sorry."

The same applies in terms of strength

Alas

Zhou Shaohong was very surprised

In Ji Ming's voice, there is a youthful sadness and confusion

At that time, only two or three faint white clouds floated on the horizon, and we sat at the bow of the boat, gazing ahead, for ahead lay our world

Her emotions were suddenly elevated to great heights by Ji Ming, but her vocal cords and breath were not properly engaged—thus, she lost her voice

Ji Ming came to his senses and quickly reassured Bai Feng by saying "It's alright" repeatedly. However, he had a new understanding of the term "master level" in his heart. It was evident that the master level was not a momentary standard—clearly, it was not the highest level either.

"Don't let anyone hear you, Zhou Shaohong, Jia Ping, do you think this is a joke?"

Has the master had his meal

Bai Feng suddenly choked.

"If someone dares to come, perhaps they have some understanding in their heart." Tian Yihe spoke insincerely

Oh, there is a small sailboat as light as a seagull, sailing in the strong sea breeze. When the air over the sea carries a hint of fishiness and saltiness, the white sail is fully unfurled, resembling an eagle's wing gliding diagonally over the surface of the sea, flying, flying, towards the horizon.

Tian Yihe regretted to the point of feeling blue in the intestines

Even the chief director of "Thunderstorm," Tian Mingxin, was stirred and came to watch it twice. It is said that Tian Yihe invited him to perform on Group B, to which he cheerfully agreed.

Is he really here

Well, the B group rehearsal is this afternoon

The performance by Ji Ming is truly classic—specifically, the monologue by Zhou Chong in the third act during the dialogue with Si Feng and Bai Feng. The setting is the Lu family home, which is dilapidated and dim.

At first, Bai Feng did not exert herself fully, after all, her opponent was just a child. However, Ji Ming's performance gradually made her tense up—yet, the state of being is not something that can be instantly achieved, even for a seasoned player like her

Tian Yihe is even more incredible; his level is not on par with Bai Feng's. Every time he has a scene opposite Bai Feng, he has to muster all his energy, yet he still feels a sense of inadequacy. However, Tian Yihe cannot deny, with a clear conscience, that Ji Ming's performance just now—at 19 years old—suits the role of 17-year-old Zhou Chong better than his own.

The National Drama Group A's version of "Thunderstorm" features the top-tier cast in the country, while Group B also consists of a strong generation of talented actors. Otherwise, they wouldn't have specifically borrowed Tian Yihe for a supporting role. The standard of the youth version still falls a bit short compared to Group B. If Ji Ming could join Group B for a while, the benefits would be substantial—if he performs well, he might even automatically take on a backup role in Group B.

It is truly inconceivable

Just finished eating, and the master is throwing a tantrum

Regardless of the circumstances, since Tian Mingxin has spoken and Ji Ming is willing to participate, it must be done—whether it is Tian Yihe or the executive director, there is no reason to disagree.

That is also part of Group C, what youth version? Isn't it just a way to fool young people? The standard is evident at a glance

"Go ahead, Xiao Ji, you are performing well." The executive director finally regained his composure: "Does Bai Feng need to take a break?"

On the stage, Ji Ming and Bai Feng were evenly matched; one was a naive and dreamy young master, while the other was a girl who had toiled and suffered. Bai Feng's skill was certainly much higher than that of Zhu Man, yet Ji Ming seemed to thrive in the face of strength, showing no signs of being at a disadvantage.

Group B

In terms of actors, apart from the established Jia Ping in Group C, the rest are all third-tier actors within the troupe, and they are quite young. The actors in Group B are mostly the mainstream backbone of the theater. The batch in Group A can be likened to strategic weapons like the J-20, while Group B represents the J-16, the main battle weapon. For instance, Si Feng, the youthful version of Zhu Man, is only 24 years old, a graduate student from the Central Academy of Drama, who just joined this year. In contrast, Si Feng Bai Feng from Group B is 35 years old, having entered the Central Academy of Drama in 1999, and has been active in the National Theater for 15 years. For instance, Si Feng, the youthful version of Zhu Man, is only 24 years old, a graduate student from the Central Academy of Drama, who just joined this year. In contrast, Si Feng Bai Feng from Group B is 35 years old, having entered the Central Academy of Drama in 1999, and has been active in the National Theater for 15 years.

Tian Yihe was also present at the scene, standing alongside the director of Group B

has led to a situation of pressure in the performance

That is the backup for Group A, still preparing for the national annual play "Thunderstorm"! Ji Ming came to Group B, rounding it off, isn't it just half of the main cast of "Thunderstorm"?

However, this statement is not very pleasant to hear

The character Si Feng, portrayed by Bai Feng, speaks at a varying pace, sometimes slow and sometimes hurried, as if evading something

A second-year student, 19 years old, received thunderous applause during the performance of "Thunderstorm".

The young calf is not afraid of the tiger, and besides, the performance of Zhou Chong by that person is truly commendable

Tian Yihe found that Qiao Shaohong's face was truly foolishly adorable in front of him

Starting from the exit of Lu Gui

Previously, we were all busy preparing for the ensemble, and he did not have time to study; later, he found some time to go.

More than ten seconds, as if it were a very long time...

Over the past two months, his level has improved significantly, and Jinli has been continuously helping him empathize with the character of Zhou Chong—additionally, with stronger opponents, he rises to the challenge and demonstrates even greater capabilities.

Feeling anxious

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