8 PM.
“What is an Actor” reached its grand finale, with the second segment of the national finals broadcast live.
The audience on site was even more enthusiastic.
Due to the addition of three legendary veteran artists, the live broadcast platform’s online viewership directly exceeded 100 million, reaching unprecedented popularity.
On the live broadcast platform,
Even before the broadcast began, netizens’ comments exploded.
“So, Living Buddha Ji Gong is here. I respect You Laoxiansheng being called legendary.”
“The last episode is too exciting.”
“Superb! Grandpa Ji Gong is here, quickly recite ‘O Mi Tuo Fo’.”
“Feng laoshi, I missed you so much.”
“Is Han laoshi considered legendary?”
“Almost, but who else in the music industry dares to claim legendary status? Those who are old and highly respected wouldn't bother with variety shows like this. After much searching, it’s probably just her.”
“It’s acceptable, we can’t have those from Hong Kong and Taiwan, can we?”
“Anyone guessing the top three rankings?”
“We haven’t seen their afternoon performances yet, how can we guess?”
“My Feng Ge is the champion, no arguments accepted.”
“Northeastern man Han Tao is the champion, if you disagree, come to Northeast for a fight.”
“I also say our Yu Dong little sister Yu Zhiwen is the champion, come to Yu Dong for a fight! If you come, I guarantee you won’t go back to the Northeast.”
“What the heck? Why are you picking a fight with the Northeast?”
“Poor my little A Yi, she’s out of the top three.”
...
Online discussions were exceptionally heated.
In the live broadcast camera,
The unprecedented live broadcast scene had already ignited.
The host grandly introduced the three veteran artists.
You Laoxiansheng, already over ninety, was still full of vigor.
His eyes were exceptionally bright.
Just like when he played Ji Gong, the Living Buddha, where wine and meat passed through his gut, but the Buddha remained in his heart.
He laughed, cursed, and played in the human world,
Only bringing compassion to save all sentient beings.
You Laoxiansheng sat in the middle of the three judges’ seats.
Next was the long-legged Feng laoshi.
As soon as he entered, he said his classic line, “I missed you all so much,” and applause instantly thundered.
Finally, Han laoshi entered.
He had both popularity and buzz.
After the three veteran artists took their seats, each of them gave a brief speech.
It was nothing more than congratulations on the show’s success and the like.
After the pleasantries, the relevant public evaluators from the five units who filmed during the day, as well as their team leaders, also sat in the public evaluation seats.
Finally, the top five contestants entered.
Chen Feng and the others stood in the center of the stage, and the venue erupted in cheers.
...
After the entire venue quieted down,
The host went through the motions and then first announced the scores of little A Yi and Tao Yilun, who did not make it into the top three.
Little A Yi was fourth, and Tao Yilun was fifth.
Then, the entire venue went dark.
The big screen began to play the two individuals’ filming scenes from earlier in the day.
First was little A Yi’s “auntie” image in the cafeteria.
Although she tried very hard to portray a more tough image, unfortunately, she was too delicate.
Just a glimpse of her forearm revealed that her fair skin tone was several shades lighter than other cafeteria aunties.
Coupled with her delicate and beautiful eyes, even without makeup or drawn eyebrows, her sparkling big eyes made people unable to resist looking at her more.
So, the more people looked, the more naturally she was recognized.
Tao Yilun was still acceptable.
His work uniform actually looked quite decent.
But when he was eating in the cafeteria, he took off his mask, intending to blend in, and by an unfortunate coincidence, the plump woman sitting next to him turned out to be his devoted fan.
Ultimately, one shout ruined his path to the top three.
If he had kept his mask on and used other methods to conceal himself during the eating assessment, perhaps he could have lasted until the end.
So sometimes, luck is also a form of strength.
The two individuals’ VCRs finished playing.
The three veteran artists simply commented a few words and that was it.
Because the main event was the top three.
So, little A Yi and Tao Yilun went backstage.
The show finally reached its climax.
Chen Feng, Yu Zhiwen, and Han Tao’s VCRs began to be broadcast successively on various live streaming platforms.
Yu Zhiwen’s and Han Tao’s were relatively normal.
Yu Zhiwen’s was just a bluff.
However, Han Tao’s had some substance, because he took off his mask, ate and chatted with the workers at the construction site, and even had a little drink.
He also did a lot of physical labor at the construction site.
His integration effect was very good.
Therefore, he received a lot of praise.
When it was Chen Feng’s turn, everyone was shocked.
From early morning, Chen Feng had given everyone a psychological shock.
He actually took notes while listening to a report.
And the camera even gave a close-up.
What he recorded in his notes were all serious things.
Then he spent the entire morning diligently organizing in the office.
Lunchtime was the main event.
Academician Fang Chengmin, who unexpectedly appeared in the camera, sat opposite Chen Feng and had a serious two-hour conversation with him.
In the VCR, the segment of Fang Chengmin’s conversation was edited, because his identity was sensitive and could not be casually disclosed.
But this was a fact.
It was confirmed by people from the research institute.
This segment was like a bombshell.
The effect it brought was too shocking.
It left everyone dumbfounded.
On the live broadcast platform,
“?????”
“Is it a gimmick from the production team?”
“I heard it’s not, there are already people from the research institute present. It has been confirmed by them that Chen Feng indeed chatted with Academician for a long time.”
“Where’s the Academician’s footage?”
“Are you kidding me upstairs? Can an Academician’s footage be casually released? It must have been processed.”
“My goodness! It gives me a creepy feeling. Chen Feng can act to the point where an Academician mistakes him for a researcher?”
“The key is, what did Chen Feng chat about with the Academician? Did anyone release it? Does anyone know?”
“The content of that conversation has been sealed. I heard, just hearsay, that Academician Fang attaches great importance to what Chen Feng said and has already scheduled their next meeting.”
“??? WTF?”
“I can’t hold back, I want to worship him. Chen Feng is the first artist who makes me respect him.”
“Why do I always feel a bit terrified?”
...
After Chen Feng’s VCR finished playing, the entire internet was in an uproar.
In the live broadcast hall,
Everyone slowly recovered from the shock.
Except for the relevant unit’s public evaluators and some production staff who were present, everyone else saw this VCR for the first time.
Even the host was stunned.
After the VCR ended, he immediately asked the relevant leader from the research institute to publicly confirm the content in the VCR.
So, Lu Jun took the microphone.
He described Chen Feng’s true situation at the research institute in detail.
With his confirmation, the audience had no choice but to believe.
Finally, all VCRs finished playing.
The main event arrived.
Based on the three individuals’ performances in the VCR, plus the scores given by the public evaluators from their respective units, after comprehensive consideration, the three veteran artists needed to make the final decision.
On the judging panel,
The three of them huddled together and whispered for a while.
Han laoshi and Feng laoshi certainly deferred to You Laoxiansheng.
After a moment of discussion, You Laoxiansheng picked up the microphone, smiled, and looked at Chen Feng, saying, “Let me first ask this… Chen Feng, what is your ultimate understanding of acting? Describe it in one word. Tell me, what is your understanding?”
Chen Feng took the microphone.
He paused for a moment.
Then he looked up at You Laoxiansheng and said calmly, “Fake becomes real.”