Since they were only making a few - minute cameo in the play, they didn't have much rehearsal time. After the afternoon rehearsal, they rushed to various universities to promote the upcoming show.
Many people said that they didn't know much about it before, but after today, they would be willing to go to the theater.
Soon, after a day - long schedule, Mark Chao and Qin Qiao'er returned home together.
However, after getting home, Qin Qiao'er still felt a bit worried. The performance day was approaching fast, and they had only just been exposed to this for the first time today.
She was very worried that she might mess up during the show. So as soon as she got home, she immediately dragged Mark Chao and wanted to practice with him some more.
Mark Chao was dragged by Qin Qiao'er and they practiced for a long time until late at night. But Qin Qiao'er still wasn't confident about her acting skills.
Mark Chao helplessly pulled Qin Qiao'er to the sofa and forced her to sit down. "You're already great. I can't find any flaws in your acting now.
If you still want to practice, then wait until tomorrow. It's really late today. You should rest. Look at how excited you are."
Qin Qiao'er's eyes sparkled. "I'm not sleepy!"
Mark Chao said dotingly, "You'll feel sleepy once you lie in bed."
Then he took Qin Qiao'er's hand and led her into the room. He made the bed for her like he was coaxing a child and tucked her in.
Then he moved a chair and sat beside the bed with an unarguable look. "Go to sleep quickly. I'll be here to supervise you."
"How can I fall asleep with you like this?"
Although Qin Qiao'er said so, the moment her head touched the pillow, she felt a wave of drowsiness. The soft mattress seemed to be pulling her into a dream.
At first, Qin Qiao'er tried hard to fight off sleep and persuaded Mark Chao to go to sleep quickly and not to stay here watching her. But before she knew it, she fell asleep.
Mark Chao watched as Qin Qiao'er's eyes were closed and she was still mumbling something. He couldn't help but find it funny.
When her breathing became completely quiet, Mark Chao kept looking at her. Then he leaned over and wanted to touch Qin Qiao'er's lips.
Just as their breaths were intertwined, Mark Chao stopped his forward movement and gently kissed Qin Qiao'er on the forehead.
Just like he always did to the two kids, he then whispered to Qin Qiao'er, "Good night."
Of course, the first kiss should be left for when they were both awake.
On the day before the official performance, they had their last rehearsal. This time, they completed the whole process of the play, and they deeply felt how difficult it was to be a stage actor.
On the day of the official performance, all the hundreds of seats in the auditorium were filled. There were not only college students but also younger and older people.
After the curtain went up, everyone immersed themselves in their roles, crying and laughing along with the joys and sorrows of the characters.
The whole play went very smoothly. At the end of the show, when they took their bows one by one on the stage and listened to the audience's applause, Qin Qiao'er suddenly seemed to understand why people loved this industry so much.
After the show, everyone got together again and sighed that it was finally over. Before, everyone had been worried about their own performance.
Li Yangxin asked Brother Zhi, "Brother Zhi, pick someone who you think performed the best this time."
Brother Zhi hesitated for a while and then said, "Qin Qiao'er."
Qin Qiao'er pointed at herself in surprise, but the others seemed to agree as well. "Yeah, I also think it's Qin Qiao'er. I cried so much when she was on stage."
Brother Zhi continued, "Qin Qiao'er seems to be a natural - born talent. She has a very good grasp of emotions. She can understand things quickly and has her own ideas."
Qin Qiao'er was stunned. Was she really that good?
Mark Chao looked very proud as if his woman's excellence was his own glory. He nodded in full agreement as if he himself was being praised.
By this time, this episode of the program had ended, and it was time to say goodbye to the whole theater. Everyone couldn't help but feel very sad.
After everyone had left, on her way home, Qin Qiao'er suddenly made up her mind and said to the driver, "Turn around."
After serious thought, she found that she still loved acting and could get a great sense of satisfaction from it.
Especially when she heard the waves of applause from the audience during the curtain call today, knowing that what she did was recognized by them and could bring something to them made her feel very happy.
She turned back to the theater and found that it was already empty. Only Brother Zhi was sitting in the auditorium, staring blankly at the empty stage.
Qin Qiao'er walked gently to Brother Zhi's side and sat down. Brother Zhi didn't say anything when he saw Qin Qiao'er coming. He just patted the chair next to him, indicating for her to sit down.
"There won't be such a scene here again..." Brother Zhi said with emotion.
Qin Qiao'er didn't say a word. She knew that words were of little comfort at this moment.
Qin Qiao'er just quietly accompanied Brother Zhi for a long time. Finally, Brother Zhi wiped his face hard and stood up as if making a firm decision.
Then he seemed to suddenly remember Qin Qiao'er. "Why did you come back suddenly?"
Qin Qiao'er said, "Brother Zhi, can you teach me acting?"
Brother Zhi was really surprised this time. "Are you serious? You're very talented. If you want to pursue a career as an actress in the future, it's not impossible. But I may not be suitable for you.
I can recommend some well - known teachers in the industry to you. You can go to them. I'm a person who can't even run a small theater well. Maybe I'm not qualified to teach you." Brother Zhi's tone was full of deep disappointment.
Only then did Qin Qiao'er realize that Brother Zhi was not as calm as he seemed on the surface. He still thought that the poor operation of the theater was all his responsibility.
But after getting along with him for these few days, Qin Qiao'er thought that Brother Zhi's way of teaching acting was very suitable for her, and she could tell that Brother Zhi was very capable.