146 The Graduation Performance of Chinese Opera Class 96
June 12, Chinese Opera Auditorium
Today is the performance of the 1996 graduation drama "Bigelow's Wedding". The backstage was busy, and there were reporters grabbing the students for interviews.
Today’s Class of 96 is no longer that group of unknown students.
Yuan Quan is well-known and a new star in dramas. Liu Hua has made many movies and even entered the Hong Kong scene. International Chapter has collaborated with two great directors in a row and has strong momentum. Zeng Li is suspected of being the "Sister-in-law of the Heavenly King".
The remaining Hu Jing, Zhang Tong, Niu Qingfeng and others also participated in the work to varying degrees.
Among the many graduating classes of Chinese Opera, it is rare in the history of Chinese Opera to see how many people have developed to this level during their college years.
However, in today's graduation drama, the most popular international chapter did not appear. Her time was too tight. After coordinating for a long time, she could not find time to rehearse, so she finally gave up.
The Chinese drama department also understood her difficulty in being in a big production crew and did not strictly follow the rules. Of course, the head teacher Chang Li helped her and said a lot of good things.
Not only the International Chapter, but also some of the more popular ones did not play important roles. The male and female protagonists were Qin Hailu and Chen Minghao.
The latter has played the roles of the Bull Demon King and Mr. Fan in "Magic Phone" and Fatty Wang in "Sand Sea". He is an actor with great humor.
Hu Jing, who was originally the female lead in Time and Space, only returned to Beijing from the completion of "Journey to the West" in late May and barely got a third female lead, while Zeng Li, who only came back at the end of May, only got a supporting background role.
In the past year, Zeng Li and Hu Jing have not seen each other for a long time. Now they are rehearsing for graduation and they don't know how to face each other.
They simply practiced their own way. Except for a few students in Class 96, they didn’t know what conflicts they had. There were also kind-hearted people who helped to reconcile them.
After all, they had four years of college friendship, and half a month of rehearsals allowed the relationship between the two to ease a little, but most of the time it was still awkward and cold.
Especially when reporters went backstage to interview Zeng Li and Cao Xuan's scandal, Hu Jing's pressure was frighteningly low. As soon as the reporters left, she sat directly opposite Zeng Li.
"Jingjing..."
Yuan Quan was startled, but he forced himself to stand in front of Zeng Li and tried to persuade him, but Zhang Tong grabbed him and dragged him outside.
"Hey, where did you buy the bag you told me about last time?"
Yuan Quan was anxious: "Tongtong, let go, they will fight again."
"We can't fight. Today is the graduation performance. They both have a sense of proportion. Let's not get involved in other people's own affairs. We are all classmates. It's wrong to take either side."
Zhang Tong's words convinced Yuan Quan, but she was still worried. Just in case she didn't go far, she took Zhang Tong and kept an eye on the side. If something happened, she could go over and stop him.
But the two parties involved were not as tense as she thought. Zeng Li was panicked at first, but later calmed down and just said something guiltily.
"Jingjing, I'm sorry."
Hu Jing glanced at her and suddenly asked: "Do you think if I hadn't dragged you to his house, would this have happened today?"
Zeng Li lowered his head and said nothing. Seeing her like this, Hu Jing couldn't say the words she was holding in her heart. She paused for more than ten seconds before asking.
"He...will you come today?"
"...didn't say."
Zeng Li replied with two words, and the two of them fell into silence again. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people breathless.
So much so that when a man wearing a mask and hat just entered the backstage and saw this scene, he turned around and wanted to run away, but he was grabbed tightly by the sharp-eyed Yuan Quan.
"You still dare to come?"
"Sister, please let me go. When you come back, I will build a golden body, set up a longevity tablet, and burn incense every day. I beg you to let me go, or someone will die."
Cao Xuan was so anxious that he begged Yuan Quan to let him go.
Of course he remembered the graduation scene between his two girlfriends, but it was not easy to go on stage to present flowers and there was no way to do so, so he planned to quietly go backstage to place two bouquets of flowers when no one was around, and then sneak away.
As a result, I was fooled by passers-by. I asked clearly that no one was backstage, but as soon as I entered the door, I was greeted by the Shura Field.
Yuan Quan was filled with righteous indignation and wished he could get rid of the scumbag quickly and bring him to justice on the spot. Zhang Tong was still kind-hearted, mainly because he didn't want to make things more complicated and helped Cao Xuan escape.
However, the struggle of several people also alerted Hu Jing and the others. Although they did not arrest anyone, they saw a figure running away in a crazy and embarrassed manner.
"Bah, don't take it seriously."
Hu Jing snorted angrily, then bent down to pick up a bouquet of flowers someone left behind. They were her favorite white roses, with a card on them.
[May you always maintain your love, rush to the mountains and seas with enthusiasm, and have a happy graduation——CY]
Zeng Li also picked up another bouquet of mint flowers, put it to the tip of her nose and smelled it. Mixed with the fragrance of mint leaves, it was cold and cool. Then, she also found a card in the bouquet.
[Everything in the world requires good luck. I wish you a prosperous life and a happy graduation——CY]
Zhang Tong glanced at the two people's cards and couldn't help but complain: "The people are not good, but the words are good."
"Why are others so bad?"
Hu Jing quit after hearing this. No matter what conflicts she had in private, she could scold her as much as she wanted, but as long as others criticized Cao Xuan, she would still instinctively protect her, even if Zhang Tong was her best friend.
The same was true for Zeng Li. Although he didn't open his mouth to refute, he looked at Zhang Tong with disapproval.
"You forget your friends when you see sex!"
Zhang Tong was furious: "The surnamed Cao must have tricked you. We have lived together for four years and can't bear two bouquets of broken flowers."
"This is his intention, Tongtong, don't say that."
Seeing that Zeng Li couldn't help but mindlessly defend Cao Xuan, Zhang Tong was completely defeated: "Okay, okay, I admit defeat, but as sisters, I really hope that our four-year friendship will not be ruined because of a big carrot."
Yuan Quan also joined in: "Yes, a stinky man is not worth the two of you turning against each other. At worst, we can kick him together and we can find someone better."
The two sang together and took the opportunity to make peace with each other. Although Hu Jing and Zeng Li were not brainwashed, they were somewhat closer to each other and were not as distinct as before.
It was just before the performance, and everyone was waiting to go on stage, when a figure flashed out from a corner not far away, looking at the backs of Zhang Tong and Yuan Quan thoughtfully.
These two besties are an important breakthrough!
Then he took out his mobile phone: "Hey, Lao Xia, what kind of meeting are you having? If you don't come to your wife's graduation show... Okay, I'll wait for you."
………
Cao Xuan went around to a corner of the auditorium and found a seat to watch the performance on the stage. Next to him were several freshmen students who discussed the performance of Class 96 from time to time.
"Brother Chen is not famous, but his performance is really good."
"Although the heroine is not as beautiful as Senior Sister Yuanquan, she does a good job."
"It's boring. Zhang Ziyi isn't here. I still want to see Miss Mou."
"Yes, among those who haven't graduated yet, her little Yanzi is probably the most popular."
"Little Yanzi is here, she's already cold..."
"We are not bad at cleanliness. We filmed a film directed by Zhang Li in our freshman year."
"Don't praise me. I'm just a supporting actor. I'm the leading actor and a movie star."
"Where's Zeng Li? I also want to see how attractive the woman who captured Cao Xuan is."
"Don't talk nonsense. It's all nonsense written by the media. Cao Xuan has nothing to do with her."
"Xiaoye, I know you are a fan of Cao Xuan, but you don't need to be so protective. It wouldn't be bad if you are really captured by Senior Sister Zeng. It will be considered as one of us, and the wealth will not go to outsiders."
"Ahem..."
Cao Xuan couldn't help but choked. Several young but familiar faces turned around, and he quickly lowered his head and pretended to cough.
"Dude, who are you?"
Li Guangjie, who was mentioned before, looked at Cao Xuan with his face wrapped up in confusion.
"reporter."
Cao Xuan took out a reporter's work permit from the "Entertainment Storm" magazine. The management of the Central Theater Company is strict, and you can't get in without a student ID card, a press card, or other proof.
And Cao Xuan's press card is not a forgery. There is indeed this magazine in Beijing. It is a sub-media of a major newspaper. There are only 6 people in total. It specializes in entertainment gossip tabloids, and its circulation will reach five digits.
Recently, Jiaoyang Venture Capital fully acquired the magazine for 600,000 yuan and reorganized Fengyun Studio.
After that, Cao Xuan successively invested 500,000 yuan, and Fengyun Studio recruited more people. It not only owned the news newspaper "Entertainment Fengyun", but also began to register multiple official news accounts on Tianya, Sohu and other websites to seize the forefront of online public opinion.
In the Internet society, it is impossible not to have a mouthpiece for public opinion. Cao Xuan, who has the memory of a senior paparazzi from self-media, knows this very well.
Fengyun Studio is his voice channel.
However, unlike the petty quarrels in his "previous life", Cao Xuan did not want to get involved with the paparazzi's revelations. Instead, he defined Fengyun Studio as a news self-media, focusing on entertainment news, social news, sports news, etc.
Maybe nothing can be launched now, but in five years, the Internet will gradually take shape, and Cao Xuan has a group of news online media that have accumulated a certain influence, backed by the large platform of Penguin.
Cao Xuan can defeat the opponent in a public opinion war!
Of course, manipulating public opinion was too sensitive, and Cao Xuan did not dare to mess around. He mainly wanted to protect himself and establish his own publicity channels at the same time.
After all, stable publicity channels are a great help to him personally and to the films and TV series produced by Fanxing.
He didn't have the ability to intervene in traditional media, so he could only think about the Internet. That is to say, now that he couldn't get enough money, Cao Xuan thought about engaging in self-media, otherwise he would directly attack the three major portals.
Cao Xuan went to Fengyun Studio for inspection before and asked for a work permit so that he could hide his identity.
This reporter's work permit is quite easy to use. Journalists are the uncrowned kings these days, and its validity is second only to the police permit.
Of course, there are also people who chase people away when they hear that they are reporters, so I won’t go into details about this...
After hearing that it was a reporter, the first-year students became more honest and did not dare to talk nonsense. Instead, Cao Xuan secretly looked at them.
The quality of Chinese dramas rated 99 is quite good. In addition to Li Guangjie, there are also Nobel mathematician Jin Dong, and Chen Sicheng, whose divorce has attracted widespread praise from male compatriots.
These three are considered the most famous, along with Chen Su, Yu Zhen and Zhang Luyi.
The former, along with Zeng Li, Yu Feihong and Yuan Quan, were selected by netizens for "The Character of a Lady". There are few beauties with good looks and temperament.
One of the latter two is a professional in divine dramas, and the other is considered a capable actor, but the reputation of Queen Qin Shihuang, who later acted in "Fu of the Great Qin", was overturned.
Generally speaking, the reputation level of 99 is not bad, but there are no top artists like International Zhang and Liu Hua, and there are also big awards like Yuan Quan, Qin Hao, and Qin Hailu, so their reputation is not obvious.
But it's much better than level 98, which only has one Deng Chao and barely another Zhu Yuchen. Apart from these two, the others are not very famous.
Cao Xuan glanced at them for a few times and then focused on the stage.
As a graduation drama, the choreography of "The Wedding of Big Lo" is quite careful, the actors performed well, and Cao Xuan enjoyed watching it. The only pity is that Hu Jing and her husband have too few scenes.
About half an hour later, Xia Yu arrived, Cao Xuan answered the phone, and the two of them met and found a new seat to sit down.
Li Guangjie and others were deeply impressed by the well-disguised reporter next to them, and glanced at him as he left.
When Xia Yu returned to her alma mater, she was recognized immediately without much concealment: "Isn't that Senior Brother Xia Yu? This reporter looks familiar to him?"
"I guess he is not a reporter. How can any reporter wear such tight clothes?"
"I seem to recognize who he is."
As a senior fan, Liu Xiaoye's tone was faint, and his eyes were filled with unwillingness. Chen Su's mind was racing and she covered her mouth in disbelief.
"It can't be..."
Liu Xiaoye nodded sadly: "My dream is broken."
"What the hell, I need an autograph."
Chen Su muttered something, and was about to run in the direction of Cao Xuan, but Liu Xiaoye grabbed him: "Take your time, don't use the gunman, enter the village quietly, so as not to scare away."
Several girls quietly bent over and moved towards Cao Xuan. The remaining men, Li Guangjie and others, looked at each other. Except for Jin Dong and Chen Sicheng who maintained their pride, the others also ran to ask for autographs.
"Hello, Teacher Cao."
Cao Xuan was chatting with Xia Yu. When he heard the noise, he turned around and looked at the squatting people. He immediately understood what was going on and smiled helplessly.
"Let's go out and say, don't disturb other people's performances."
The group of people left the auditorium and came to a staircase. Cao Xuan took off his mask. Even though they were mentally prepared, several people couldn't help but exclaimed excitedly.
In fact, Chinese opera students are not unfamiliar with celebrities. There are many well-known actors in the school.
But there are many types of stars. Popular singers like Cao Xuan, who are extremely popular among young people, and well-known actors are two different concepts.
Therefore, even among these future star groups, many are fans of Cao Xuan.
Cao Xuan took out the signature pen he carried with him and signed several people one by one, hoping that they could keep a low profile, at least today.
During this period, Liu Xiaoye couldn't help but ask Cao Xuan if he came to see Zeng Li. Cao Xuan smiled and didn't answer her.
After signing, Cao Xuan slipped back into the auditorium, and Xia Yu said sourly: "You'd better do it, our school is all the proud ones, and they all have high standards. Even if Chen Dao is famous, there may not be so many people asking for signatures.
"
"Maybe I'm more handsome than him."
"cut."
Xia Yu was dissatisfied, but didn't know where to complain, so she could only say "cut" to express her disdain.
After this torment, the performance on the stage has basically come to an end. All the actors are taking a curtain call. Xia Yu sneaks to the front with the flowers he brought, preparing to go on stage to present them. Cao Xuan stood up and waved to the stage.
Cao Xuan was tall, wore a mask, and his clothes were revealing just now. Zeng Li and Hu Jing immediately saw him waving.
The two of them ignored each other and assumed that Cao Xuan was waving to them, feeling very happy in their hearts.
Cao Xuan waved his hand and sat down. Li Guangjie and others who had been observing him also completely confirmed the scandal. Liu Xiaoye, a loyal fan, was heartbroken and his eyes were on fire when he looked at the stage.
On the stage, Class 96 also hugged their class teacher Chang Li goodbye, and a video of their entrance exam was played on the big screen.
Recalling the past, everyone sang "Real Hero" by Stephen Chow, and everyone burst into tears.
After the performance, Class 96 held a farewell banquet. Xia Yu attended as a family member, but Cao Xuan had no shame or courage to attend.
He asked Jiang Yue and two assistants from the company to accompany him and take care of him. He went home to see his parents and then took a plane back to the set of "The Swordsman".
