2411 Twins
Half an hour later, Ma Jianhua finished recording.
It was supposed to be Zheng Lida’s turn.
But Zhang Xi and her team stepped out again.
“Excuse me, Ms. Zhang is ready. Let Ms. Zhang come over.”
Hence, the next recording was Zhang Xi’s.
Everyone waited patiently.
Qiao Weiyang went to a spot where the cameras couldn’t catch her and observed Zhang Xi’s acting skills.
It could not be said that she did not have any acting skills at all. She still had some. She could cry tears of sorrow and smile when she was happy.
However, most of the time, acting was a very nuanced thing. There was no specific formula, and sadness was not entirely expressed through tears.
Similarly, when one was happy, one would not always smile happily.
After Zhang Xi’s performance, the judges began to comment.
“Zhang Xi really has a pair of eyes that can manipulate emotions. It’s perfect!”
“Your acting skills are really good. First of all, I have to applaud you. Secondly, your understanding of the character is really on point…”
“Zhang Xi, you’re really the biggest piece of unpolished jade I’ve ever seen. After being carved, I can imagine that you’ll be the most beautiful piece of jewelry!”
Qiao Weiyang: “…”
Weren’t they being too obvious?
No wonder Zhang Xi’s path was becoming more and more deviated. How could she know what the problem was when she was being praised like this?
“Wait a minute, let me interrupt.” The director’s assistant ran out from the side, “Dear judges, I’m really sorry. Ms. Zhang is planning to re-enact this scene.”
“Isn’t her acting good enough? Why does she have to act again?” a judge asked.
“Ms. Zhang is a little dissatisfied with her performance. She thinks that there’s a part in the scene where she can’t control her emotions accurately, so…”
“Okay, no problem,” the judges said.
Qiao Weiyang stood at the side and saw this scene. It was really an eye-opener!
In a performance-related program, everyone would display their acting skills in a small scene for the judges to evaluate and the audience to judge. Others only had one chance of recording it, while a certain someone could have unlimited chances if there was anything wrong!
This was not only unfair to one’s colleagues, but it was also looking down on the IQ of the audience.
Qiao Weiyang returned backstage.
The other actors who were waiting to film had already touched up their makeup several times.
Zhang Xi had been recording for more than two hours.
Zheng Lida could not wait any longer and asked his assistant to inquire about the situation.
When the assistant came back, he said in a low voice, “It might take another hour or two. Ms. Zhang wants to strive for perfection and make some adjustments to the script.”
“Can you confirm how long it’ll take?” Zheng Lida was a rather famous actor. Time was very precious. If he used this time to take on a business deal, he would stand to earn a lot.
“I really can’t do that.” The assistant shook his head.
After all, Zheng Lida came from Zhang Xi’s company. Although it was difficult to wait, he could not complain. After hearing this, he could only shrug.
The other actors were much less famous than Zhang Xi and Ma Jianhua. They were a little speechless, but they maintained their smiles.
Xinyue smiled and said, “I still have time to read the script.”
Luo Lin smiled. “That’s great.”
Originally, it would take about four hours for seven people to finish recording.
When the show started recording, it was already three in the afternoon. Everyone could probably still rush for dinner.
Now, Zhang Xi alone took more than two hours, and she had wasted some time in between. All the time that they had originally booked was almost used up.
It was time for dinner.
Luo Lin, who had always been calm and happy, got up and made a few calls. He looked a little anxious.
He was the last one. Who knew how long he would have to wait for his turn?
Xinyue asked in a low voice, “Luo Lin, is there something urgent?”
“It’s not that urgent. I’ll take care of it.” Luo Lin quickly suppressed his anxiety and put on a smile.
Qiao Weiyang stood up and went to look for the director.
“Director, how long will the other actors have to wait?”
“Weiyang!” The director knew that she was a popular artiste now, and time was precious. “We really can’t determine this yet. You can go back and rest. I won’t keep you waiting. I’ll arrange for someone to send you back.”
“That’s not the problem. This is the original filming time for everyone else, but it has been seriously delayed. Isn’t it unfair to the other artistes to waste so much time just for one person?”
The director said earnestly, “Weiyang, you have to understand our work and difficulties. The sponsorship that Zhang Xi gave us is what this show relies on. If not for that, how could unknown celebrities like Xinyue and Luo Lin have the chance to go on stage?”
“Alright, I understand. Let me have a chat with Zhang Xi.”
Zhang Xi had just completed another scene. She was very dissatisfied after watching it. She was displeased with her posture and body movements on the camera and wanted to do her best to adjust them.
“Ms. Zhang.” Qiao Weiyang walked toward her. “How long will it take for you to recollect yourself?”
Her question was so direct that Zhang Xi was stunned. “It might take a while.”
“How long is a while? Can you give me a specific time? After all, according to the schedule, everyone should have finished recording by now.”
Zhang Xi had been in the production team for a long time, and this was the first time she had been questioned.
She did not expect Qiao Weiyang to stand up for others.
“I really can’t give you a specific time. It’s not our fault that the production team wants to strive for quality, right? Or is it because you usually film and get through one scene after another? We don’t have your good acting skills, so there’s indeed a lot to learn. Why don’t you give us some pointers?”
Zhang Xi’s ability to change the topic and distort the truth was also superb. She was clearly not talking about the same thing as Qiao Weiyang, but she made herself appear to be full of logic.
Qiao Weiyang couldn’t be bothered to beat about the bush with her, “Since you want to take up this time, I have nothing to say. However, it’s really troublesome for others to wait like this. How about this? I’ll do a favor on my side and invite the director I know over to film for the remaining people. Ms. Zhang, you can slowly work hard on your scenes alone. Seek perfection and strive to shock the audience. Do your best to make them your fans.”
When she heard that Qiao Weiyang wanted to invite another director here, Zhang Xi did not even have the time to think about the mockery in her words.
How could she invite a director she knew here?
The director that Qiao Weiyang knew now could not be compared to the director of this variety show.
Zhang Xi herself was being filmed by the variety show’s director. If others were to be filmed by a professional director, the effects would be worlds apart!
“Ms. Qiao, I think it’s better not to do this,” Zhang Xi immediately said. “I’ll be done recording soon. Just let the others in.”
2411 Twins
Half an hour later, Ma Jianhua finished recording.
It was supposed to be Zheng Lida’s turn.
But Zhang Xi and her team stepped out again.
“Excuse me, Ms. Zhang is ready. Let Ms. Zhang come over.”
Hence, the next recording was Zhang Xi’s.
Everyone waited patiently.
Qiao Weiyang went to a spot where the cameras couldn’t catch her and observed Zhang Xi’s acting skills.
It could not be said that she did not have any acting skills at all. She still had some. She could cry tears of sorrow and smile when she was happy.
However, most of the time, acting was a very nuanced thing. There was no specific formula, and sadness was not entirely expressed through tears.
Similarly, when one was happy, one would not always smile happily.
After Zhang Xi’s performance, the judges began to comment.
“Zhang Xi really has a pair of eyes that can manipulate emotions. It’s perfect!”
“Your acting skills are really good. First of all, I have to applaud you. Secondly, your understanding of the character is really on point…”
“Zhang Xi, you’re really the biggest piece of unpolished jade I’ve ever seen. After being carved, I can imagine that you’ll be the most beautiful piece of jewelry!”
Qiao Weiyang: “…”
Weren’t they being too obvious?
No wonder Zhang Xi’s path was becoming more and more deviated. How could she know what the problem was when she was being praised like this?
“Wait a minute, let me interrupt.” The director’s assistant ran out from the side, “Dear judges, I’m really sorry. Ms. Zhang is planning to re-enact this scene.”
“Isn’t her acting good enough? Why does she have to act again?” a judge asked.
“Ms. Zhang is a little dissatisfied with her performance. She thinks that there’s a part in the scene where she can’t control her emotions accurately, so…”
“Okay, no problem,” the judges said.
Qiao Weiyang stood at the side and saw this scene. It was really an eye-opener!
In a performance-related program, everyone would display their acting skills in a small scene for the judges to evaluate and the audience to judge. Others only had one chance of recording it, while a certain someone could have unlimited chances if there was anything wrong!
This was not only unfair to one’s colleagues, but it was also looking down on the IQ of the audience.
Qiao Weiyang returned backstage.
The other actors who were waiting to film had already touched up their makeup several times.
Zhang Xi had been recording for more than two hours.
Zheng Lida could not wait any longer and asked his assistant to inquire about the situation.
When the assistant came back, he said in a low voice, “It might take another hour or two. Ms. Zhang wants to strive for perfection and make some adjustments to the script.”
“Can you confirm how long it’ll take?” Zheng Lida was a rather famous actor. Time was very precious. If he used this time to take on a business deal, he would stand to earn a lot.
“I really can’t do that.” The assistant shook his head.
After all, Zheng Lida came from Zhang Xi’s company. Although it was difficult to wait, he could not complain. After hearing this, he could only shrug.
The other actors were much less famous than Zhang Xi and Ma Jianhua. They were a little speechless, but they maintained their smiles.
Xinyue smiled and said, “I still have time to read the script.”
Luo Lin smiled. “That’s great.”
Originally, it would take about four hours for seven people to finish recording.
When the show started recording, it was already three in the afternoon. Everyone could probably still rush for dinner.
Now, Zhang Xi alone took more than two hours, and she had wasted some time in between. All the time that they had originally booked was almost used up.
It was time for dinner.
Luo Lin, who had always been calm and happy, got up and made a few calls. He looked a little anxious.
He was the last one. Who knew how long he would have to wait for his turn?
Xinyue asked in a low voice, “Luo Lin, is there something urgent?”
“It’s not that urgent. I’ll take care of it.” Luo Lin quickly suppressed his anxiety and put on a smile.
Qiao Weiyang stood up and went to look for the director.
“Director, how long will the other actors have to wait?”
“Weiyang!” The director knew that she was a popular artiste now, and time was precious. “We really can’t determine this yet. You can go back and rest. I won’t keep you waiting. I’ll arrange for someone to send you back.”
“That’s not the problem. This is the original filming time for everyone else, but it has been seriously delayed. Isn’t it unfair to the other artistes to waste so much time just for one person?”
The director said earnestly, “Weiyang, you have to understand our work and difficulties. The sponsorship that Zhang Xi gave us is what this show relies on. If not for that, how could unknown celebrities like Xinyue and Luo Lin have the chance to go on stage?”
“Alright, I understand. Let me have a chat with Zhang Xi.”
Zhang Xi had just completed another scene. She was very dissatisfied after watching it. She was displeased with her posture and body movements on the camera and wanted to do her best to adjust them.
“Ms. Zhang.” Qiao Weiyang walked toward her. “How long will it take for you to recollect yourself?”
Her question was so direct that Zhang Xi was stunned. “It might take a while.”
“How long is a while? Can you give me a specific time? After all, according to the schedule, everyone should have finished recording by now.”
Zhang Xi had been in the production team for a long time, and this was the first time she had been questioned.
She did not expect Qiao Weiyang to stand up for others.
“I really can’t give you a specific time. It’s not our fault that the production team wants to strive for quality, right? Or is it because you usually film and get through one scene after another? We don’t have your good acting skills, so there’s indeed a lot to learn. Why don’t you give us some pointers?”
Zhang Xi’s ability to change the topic and distort the truth was also superb. She was clearly not talking about the same thing as Qiao Weiyang, but she made herself appear to be full of logic.
Qiao Weiyang couldn’t be bothered to beat about the bush with her, “Since you want to take up this time, I have nothing to say. However, it’s really troublesome for others to wait like this. How about this? I’ll do a favor on my side and invite the director I know over to film for the remaining people. Ms. Zhang, you can slowly work hard on your scenes alone. Seek perfection and strive to shock the audience. Do your best to make them your fans.”
When she heard that Qiao Weiyang wanted to invite another director here, Zhang Xi did not even have the time to think about the mockery in her words.
How could she invite a director she knew here?
The director that Qiao Weiyang knew now could not be compared to the director of this variety show.
Zhang Xi herself was being filmed by the variety show’s director. If others were to be filmed by a professional director, the effects would be worlds apart!
“Ms. Qiao, I think it’s better not to do this,” Zhang Xi immediately said. “I’ll be done recording soon. Just let the others in.”
