boyutpedia Chapter 418 Casting
Chapter 418 Casting
Gradually, Meng Yin discovered that he would answer every question and there was life in his eyes. No matter what she said, he would not refute her and would do whatever she asked him to do.
Meng Yin got hungry during the meal, and Gu Ling ordered food without saying a word. Meng Yin was surprised that she could order takeout at school.
She felt that Gu Ling was not like her partner, but more like her...assistant.
After deciding on the plan, Meng Yin stretched and said, "Okay, this is an illustration design competition after all. You can't draw, so I can draw it by myself, but!" She sat up and pointed her finger at his shoulder, "When I draw, you have to pour me water, buy me food, and find the reference of any picture I need within three seconds. Can you do it?"
Gu Ling smiled and said, "Of course I can do it."
Meng Yin raised her eyebrows and packed up to leave, but Gu Ling suddenly stopped her and asked, "Since I did it, should I get any reward?"
"Reward?" Meng Yin raised a big smile, "Would you like a fist as a reward?"
Gu Ling said, "I want the fist." He took out a greeting card from his pocket, "I want the person too."
"What the hell?" Meng Yin was shocked. Was she really liked?
The card had a few words on it: Lorton College Autumn Dance.
The time is the Wednesday after next.
Gu Ling explained: "There is a dance every semester." He smiled sarcastically and said it was a dance, but in fact it was a social gathering for some family businesses.
"Do you want me to be your dance partner?" Meng Yin asked.
Gu Ling nodded and said, "Ayin, smart."
Meng Yin laughed dryly twice. There was no need to praise this.
"But I don't have a dress."
"I'll prepare."
"But I can't abandon my friend."
"They will also have dance partners."
Meng Yin was a little confused. Why did he sound so sure?
"This dance... did you invite people yourself?"
Gu Ling replied: "Yes."
That’s not surprising, Xia Nian and the others must have been invited by someone.
"Okay then, let me make it clear first, I can't dance, so don't blame me if you make a fool of yourself." Meng Yin muttered.
Gu Ling said, "No, I'll teach you." As he said that, he took Meng Yin's hand and helped her up.
Meng Yin stood firm, her hands subconsciously resting on his shoulders. Gu Ling put his arm around her waist and said, "Just follow me. It's not difficult."
"Oh oh." Meng Yin agreed casually and looked down at his footsteps.
Dusk had arrived, and the setting sun shone through the window onto the two of them, casting a soft glow on them.
In the sunlight, Meng Yin saw his slightly drooped eyes and the fine hairs on his face, and did not notice that she had completely followed his rhythm.
On the warm white wall, the two people's shadows are close, just like every time they were together in the previous life.
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The whole afternoon was filled with independent classes. Xia Nian familiarized herself with the script and wanted to go to the dance studio to practice dancing, but then she remembered that Teacher Li had asked her to perform in a stage play, so she resolutely chose to go to the auditorium first.
As soon as she reached the door, she heard a commotion inside. Xia Nian pushed the door open and the noise disappeared in an instant.
The auditorium was very large and could accommodate thousands of people. There were both men and women in it, and they were obviously all there for the stage play.
Their eyes were all focused on Xia Nian, but Xia Nian was very calm. She searched among the crowd. A teacher came to her first and said with a smile, "You are the one recommended by Teacher Li, right? Your name is Xia Nian, right?"
"Yes."
"There is only one candidate for the princess now. If you come, there will be two. Although it was recommended by Teacher Li, we still have to compare in a fair way to see who is more suitable." said the teacher.
Xia Nian nodded: "Okay, I understand."
The teacher smiled with satisfaction, took Xia Nian inside, and shouted to everyone: "There are now two candidates to play Princess Sera. Does anyone else want to try?"
No one signed up anymore, and Xia Nian didn't think much of it, but he found that the people around him looked like they were watching a good show.
The teacher took Xia Nian to the dressing room in the back. The three of them needed to change into princess costumes and makeup, and go on stage to try out the lighting and other effects to see who was most suitable for the role. After all, this stage play was going to be recorded and preserved, so they couldn't be perfunctory.
As soon as they entered, one of the brown-haired girls who was putting on makeup saw Xia Nian in the mirror. She turned her head and looked at her with wide eyes.
The makeup artist said, "What's wrong? Be careful that your makeup is not done properly."
The girl turned around and her expression turned ugly.
Xia Nian also noticed her. Because there were not many people in the dressing room, she always felt like she had seen this girl somewhere.
The teacher said to the two, "You will just have to dance on the stage in a while, and you will choose your own dress. It must be a princess dress. Choose according to your understanding of the role of Princess Sera. Then I will vote with the people below."
As soon as this was said, the girl behind him suddenly stood up and shouted, "She wants to choose this role too? Didn't we agree that I will play it?!"
The teacher frowned. She knew why Teacher Li recommended Xia Nianlai, because he didn't want this girl to play Princess Sera.
Although Sera is a noble princess, she is brave and resolute, willing to sacrifice herself for her country, and is definitely not someone who would use money for personal gain.
And Ding Zhinuo, this girl, is the one who replaced Xia Nian as the champion.
When they received the news, both she and Teacher Li went to express their dissatisfaction, but received no response.
Sometimes we have to admit that money makes the world go round.
The teacher explained: "Xia Nian was recommended by Teacher Li, and these roles all needed to be chosen, they were not decided from the beginning."
Ding Zhinuo glanced at Xia Nian. She had a calm expression and the makeup artist was putting her hair up.
The teacher has spoken, so it’s useless for her to make a fuss. It’s just that she had paid money to prevent other people from choosing this role, and she didn’t expect that she would have to compete now.
Fortunately, many people outside are her friends, and I think they will vote for her.
After getting dressed and putting on makeup, the people in the audience were seated. The two of them drew numbers and Ding Zhinuo went on first.
As soon as she came on stage, a gentle-looking girl in the audience shouted, "Come on, Zhinuo! We are rooting for you!"
Her voice was very consistent with her appearance, both were soft. Xia Nian was standing next to the stage, and glanced over there, and found that the girl was smiling and talking to the person next to her.
The music started and everyone below fell silent.
The song is called "Cinderella" and its style is romantic and lyrical. They have to perform appropriate dance moves based on this song in less than two minutes.
Moreover, the dance moves must be consistent with the role of Princess Sera.
This script has no lines, and the plot is driven entirely by actors, background music, and behind-the-scenes dubbing.
Because it is a Western style, when it comes to the climax and other scenes, there will be someone singing in the back and the actors need to perform rehearsed movements, similar to a musical.
Ding Zhinuo danced to the music. She chose a striking red dress without a crinoline. The layers of her skirt flew up like a dazzling red rose.
After the dance ended, there was loud applause from the audience.
Xia Nian then walked onto the stage and read the script carefully. The heroine Sera went through untold hardships to save the entire country. She used her blood to awaken the ancient knight and finally saved the entire country. In the end, she was slandered as a witch.
She thought that Sera's eyes must have changed from confusion to determination and then to compassion, but now there was only more than a minute, and the focus should be on the clothes and makeup that can be noticed at a glance.
So she chose a lighter princess dress, without complicated hems and decorations, but still retaining the noble elegance of a princess.
Sera escaped from the popular riot to find a way out, and walked to the island alone. She also saved the prince on the way. Naturally, she couldn't wear clothes that were too eye-catching.
The light blue dress Xia Nian was wearing not only made it convenient for Sera to travel long distances, but also made it easier for her to dance.
After the dance, the applause from the audience was obviously much louder than before. Xia Nian's dancing skills were not to be underestimated. The moment she bowed, she saw a familiar person in the crowd.