The deeper the love, the deeper the hate.
To experience that feeling, Chu Ning decided to talk to Chen Feng alone.
She carried three parts admiration.
She needed to have genuine emotions for him.
Only then could there be resonance.
Just as Chu Ning was enthusiastically going to find Chen Feng, she was startled to discover that he was actually accompanied by two women.
One was A Yi, and the other was Erma.
The three of them were chatting and laughing.
They occasionally went over lines and discussed the plot.
They looked especially harmonious.
In that instant, a surge of jealousy inexplicably rose within Chu Ning.
This is outrageous!
This Chen Feng, he clearly has a scene with me, and it’s a very intimate one, so why isn’t he communicating and discussing it with me?
Why is he always flirting with Erma and A Yi?
Am I that bad?
I might be a little worse than A Yi, but I’m definitely much stronger than Erma, right?
Hate!
Chu Ning gritted her teeth.
Forget it, no need to communicate. Isn’t it just hate? This grandma already has it now.
…
There were only three people who had scenes with Chen Feng.
Chu Ning, A Yi, and Erma.
With Chu Ning, at the beginning of the story, both of them were lead actresses in a theatrical troupe, and they were as close as sisters, with a scene showing them intimately painting each other's eyebrows.
Actually, it was just this one segment.
Next was Erma.
Chen Feng’s Crossdresser role in the play was actually the forbidden concubine of the high-ranking Japanese puppet official played by Erma; he was a male favorite.
That’s how Chen Feng was able to obtain secret information at the critical moment and then notify Li Jiayi to escape.
So he had extensive scenes with Erma.
As for A Yi?
There would be a scene at the very end of the film.
It was the scene where Chen Feng, the mysterious spy, personally killed A Yi, avenging those compatriots who died at her hands.
These were the only three scenes.
Therefore, when A Yi and Erma found Chen Feng to rehearse, he didn’t hesitate, directly switching roles to exchange insights with the two of them.
…
Everyone was immersed in the new play.
Performing opposite so many equally matched individuals was truly great for honing acting skills.
Everyone cherished this opportunity.
Thus, three days passed in a flash.
Finally, New Year's Day arrived.
On New Year's Day.
Everyone nationwide had a holiday.
But the actors didn't have a holiday.
Inside the Jiangnan Radio and Television Station's studio building, all the staff were busily working.
Live broadcast in the evening.
There was too much work to prepare.
And the ten actors had made preparations early.
After the opening grand performance, they also had to pair up and complete a set of performances.
Therefore, they were all grouped in pairs.
All day long.
Erma stayed by Chen Feng’s side.
They rehearsed dances and occasionally discussed their thoughts and details about the opening grand performance.
The longer they interacted, the more Erma lost herself.
Only she knew that Chen Feng was single again, which was why she was so invested.
Soon, the day passed.
As night fell, everything in the studio building was ready.
Staff members were in their positions.
The live audience filled every seat.
The unprecedented live broadcast effect made the variety show “What is an Actor” gather immense popularity on all platforms.
The number of online viewers across all platforms surpassed one billion.
Finally, during prime time in the evening.
The “What is an Actor” New Year's Day special officially began broadcasting.
…
On the live streaming platform.
At the beginning of the show, there wasn’t a cliché opening with a host’s monologue.
Instead, a CG animation played directly.
It introduced the background of the opening grand performance through narration.
It was an era of war and strife.
Our famous Anti-Japanese War general, Li Jiayi, secretly rushed to Jiangnan City for a military mission to discuss strategic plans with comrades in the Jiangnan City area.
A grand drama thus unfolded.
…
Scene one.
The famous Anti-Japanese War general, Li Jiayi, appeared.
Dressed in a scholar’s long gown, wearing a fedora, and sporting a beard, he hurriedly entered a teahouse accompanied by several extras, who were playing attendants.
Li Jiayi’s appearance was commendable.
At least his outward appearance was acceptable, and makeup could compensate for his lack of masculinity.
Most importantly were his accent and his lines.
Upstairs in the teahouse.
A group of comrades met, shaking hands and exchanging greetings.
Li Jiayi spoke a few opening lines, which caused many people to frown and shake their heads.
On the live streaming platform.
【Although I admit, his voice isn’t as sweet anymore, he still doesn’t have the feel of an Anti-Japanese War general, nor the composure and solemnity of someone who has fought on the battlefield.】
【Perhaps this role would be better played by Chen Feng.】
【That’s true, maybe it would be more fitting for Li Jiayi to play a Crossdresser.】
【Let’s keep watching, maybe there will be a surprise.】
…
Scene two.
In the teahouse.
One of the hosts was Han Tao.
He was wearing a simple black jacket.
Sitting in the back row, his eyes flickered.
He had betrayed them.
When the camera focused on him, he appeared incredibly calm.
But in reality, he was suffering internally.
Soon, the camera shifted, and the teahouse meeting briefly ended.
Li Jiayi was arranged to rest temporarily.
Thus, night fell.
At this moment, inside the luxurious mansion of the high-ranking Japanese puppet official, Erma.
A unique and grand banquet was being held.
Those attending the banquet were prominent figures from all walks of life in Jiangnan City.
Basically, they were all traitors and collaborators who colluded with the Japanese puppets.
Then, Erma made her appearance.
She wore a beautiful white shirt and western trousers, with high leather boots.
Her hair was short, and her face carried the untamed arrogance and fierceness of a rough character.
According to the background introduction, this character was formerly the bandit leader’s wife in the outskirts of Jiangnan City. Later, when the Japanese invaded Jiangnan City, the inherently evil wife slit her bandit husband’s throat in the middle of the night.
She then led a group of bandits from the mountain to join the Japanese.
After a period of maneuvering, she became the Japanese puppet leader in Jiangnan City.
When women get ruthless, there’s nothing men can do.
Erma herself actually had a mountain-like aura; she didn’t have too much urban superficiality, so with makeup, she looked quite good.
Very raw.
Surrounding her were many fawning dignitaries.
And on the stage at the front of the banquet hall.
Chen Feng and Chu Ning also appeared.
The two were famous performers in Jiangnan City, two great lead actresses, one playing a straight role, the other a Crossdresser.
In terms of fame, Chen Feng was more renowned.
Everyone at today’s banquet was actually there for him.
According to rumors circulating in Jiangnan City, Chen Feng, this Crossdresser, could make people feel ecstatic in bed, and he appealed to both men and women; he was a charming person.
Anyone who had contact with him could not escape his enchanting eyes.
At this moment, the camera focused on Chen Feng.
On the stage.
He was in his lead actress costume, practicing his blocking.
When he finished his blocking and raised his hand to strike a pose, everyone was stunned.
It appeared again.
That soft and exquisite face, those charming and naturally enchanting eyes.
It was his Crossdresser image.
However, today it was no longer a succubus image.
Instead, it had become a lead actress.
Goosebumps rose again.
But the moment Chen Feng opened his mouth to sing, that was truly the moment that left all online viewers dumbfounded.
Oh my god!
His voice was soft and sweet, with perfect articulation and clear pronunciation.
He was really singing.
He was performing opera.
That singing style and posture, that gaze and aura, were simply master-level performances!
In the live stream.
【Oh my god! No way? The moment he started singing, it gave me goosebumps.】
【Is he that professional?】
【Can someone tell me, what level is this?】
【I study traditional opera, and I’m not exaggerating, his singing is even more professional than our teacher’s.】
【Did Chen Feng specially learn opera for this grand performance?】
【He probably already knew it. Don't forget he played Bai Xiaonian before and even sang Kunqu opera online. He’s so amazing, I really admire him.】
【Plays everything like it’s real?】
【Chen Feng, let this big sister take care of you?】
【It’s over, with Chen Feng’s appearance, Chu Ning pales in comparison.】
【Chu Ning is far behind.】
【Get lost, to everyone who disses our dear Chu Ning, I’m drawing circles and cursing you. Men will shrink ten centimeters, women will become flat-chested.】
【Exactly, don’t always step on my wife Chu Ning.】
【When our dear Chu Ning debuted, Chen Feng was still a human spirit!】
【Holy crap, who ran over my face with a car wheel?】
【Turn off the bullet comments for peace of mind.】
…
For a time, the internet was in an uproar.
