Chapter 46

Ye Ming said bluntly, "If Ziwei hasn't recovered by tomorrow, I will let Zhongjie Company use my pillar-type track car for free in the future, and I will refund the 100,000 yuan. Please give Auntie and the director a chance to let Ziwei try. As a newcomer, she has already worked very hard."

Qiongyao naturally knew about the pillar-type track car, a tool destined to change the entire filming technique. Spending 100,000 yuan to buy the usage rights would be a very good deal.

He Xiujun and Sun Shupeng both looked at Qiongyao, their meaning very clear—they both hoped to give it a try.

Qiongyao pondered for a moment, frowned, and said, "I also hope that Xinru can succeed. After all, we need to be responsible to the audience. Alright, I'll give her a chance. The production will stop tonight, and we'll reshoot the 'Jitian' scene of 'Huanzhu Gege' tomorrow. If she passes, everyone will be happy. If she doesn't, we'll replace her."

Sun Shupeng was taken aback. Replace her? He immediately said, "Auntie, if you replace her, the scenes we've already shot will be wasted. What about the money?"

Auntie Qiongyao indeed had the courage. She waved her hand and said, "Even if the production is short on funds, I cannot produce a low-quality TV series for the audience. I am responsible to my audience. If the money is not enough, I will cover it myself."

The 'Huanzhu Gege' production was indeed short on funds, and Zhongjie Company was also tight on funds due to two ongoing productions. However, it wasn't that Qiongyao herself didn't have money.

She would rather use her own money to support the 'Huanzhu Gege' production than let an actor who didn't meet her requirements continue filming.

With that said, Sun Shupeng could only remain silent.

Soon, the production team spread the news that Lin Xinru would be replaced.

Auntie Qiongyao had said it herself; how could it be wrong?

Even Lin Xinru herself started packing her bags. Tomorrow, she would leave this place that had made her feel both unfamiliar and familiar, where she had shed tears and laughed.

The main cast of 'Huanzhu Gege' gathered together. They had heard that Lin Xinru would be replaced, and Ye Ming had almost argued with the director to give her a chance.

Zhang Tielin broke the silence and said, "Where is Ziwei? I've seen her growth over the past two days. She's a good kid. I think we should help her. Ye Ming did a good job, and we shouldn't let down the opportunity he fought for. What do you think we should do?"

Fan Binbin said helplessly, "I heard Director Xie talk about acting. This hurdle seems like something we can't help with."

Back then, Fan Bingbing had graduated from Director Xie's art school. Although she was young, she had heard some things about it.

Su Youpeng suggested, "What if we go and talk to her, help her stabilize her emotions? Maybe she can pass the scene tomorrow."

Ye Ming shook his head and said, "No, if too many people go, it might put more pressure on her, like a farewell. This will create a greater burden for her. We can't all go. Zhao Wei, you know her best. I think you should go alone."

Zhang Tielin nodded and said, "That's a good idea. If everyone goes, it will put too much pressure on her. Zhao Wei, you go alone, take her for a walk around Tiananmen, the Military Museum, and other places. Eat well tonight, and don't put any psychological pressure on Ziwei. From the perspective of performance, if she can completely relax, maybe she can pass the scene tomorrow."

Zhang Tielin wasn't sure if she could pass, but he knew this was almost the only way.

Liberating oneself is a crucial step in performance class.

This time, it would depend on whether Lin Xinru could pass this hurdle.

Zhao Wei nodded, her big eyes blinking, and then said, "Alright, I'll do my best to help Ziwei relax."

At that moment, the main cast of 'Huanzhu Gege' was still discussing how to help Lin Xinru, while Lin Xinru was alone in her room, helplessly packing her bags.

Zhao Wei quietly walked in and said to the sad-looking Lin Xinru, "Ziwei, you don't have to do this. Ye Ming has already talked to Auntie. As long as you perform well tomorrow, you should be able to pass."

Lin Xinru, while packing, said helplessly, "Xiaoyan, you don't have to say anything. I know my situation very well. I almost broke down this afternoon. I tried my best to show my sadness, but I still couldn't satisfy Auntie. Tomorrow, I have no confidence at all. I can't perform better than today, so being replaced is inevitable. We need to learn to face it."

Zhao Wei grabbed Lin Xinru and said, "Are you just going to give up like this? Give up on us, your friends, and your dreams?"

Tears streamed down Lin Xinru's face uncontrollably. She suddenly hugged Zhao Wei and said, "Xiaoyan, I don't want to either. I want to perform to the director's and Auntie's satisfaction, but I can't. I'm about to break down, do you know that?"

Zhao Wei gently patted Lin Xinru's long hair and said, "Alright, alright. We don't have to shoot today. Let's go out for a walk. You haven't really seen this beautiful city in a long time. I'll take you to Tiananmen and eat Peking duck."

Zhao Wei wore a blue top and jeans, her hair loose and fresh. Lin Xinru wore a white suit, just like the day 'Huanzhu Gege' started filming.

The two girls looked at each other, but the joy and happiness of the past were gone, replaced by a faint sadness and a heavy sense of farewell.

In Zhao Wei's heart, she knew that Lin Xinru would find it very difficult to pass this hurdle. This might be her final farewell.

Neither of them said anything, just held hands and walked, their laughter floating in the air. Their youthful figures stretched long and long.

At that moment, the air was filled with the taste of farewell.

Ye Ming and the others came out from the shadows.

Su Youpeng looked at the two girls' retreating figures and sighed, "I wonder if Ziwei can pass this hurdle."

Zhang Tielin laughed and said, "Don't worry, young people can withstand setbacks. I believe Ziwei will pass. Oh, the wind is so strong today, it's in my eyes. I'm going back. I still need to feed Sister Hua."

After Zhang Tielin and Su Youpeng left, Fan Binbin looked at Ye Ming and said, "Brother Ming, Teacher Zhang cried. He doesn't have much hope for Sister Xinru either."

Fan Binbin, who had never known what sadness was, always cheerful and not serious about acting, felt a sour taste in her heart at that moment.

Everyone knew that Lin Xinru was leaving.

But no one said a word, afraid of accidentally breaking the thin layer of paper.

Ye Ming pointed to the brightest star in the sky and said, "Binbin, you have to believe that everything will be fine. Ziwei won't leave. Lin Xinru is Ziwei, and Ziwei is Lin Xinru. No one can replace her.

One day, we will stand at the top, looking down on the entertainment industry.

One day, you will understand that our efforts, and the efforts of everyone in the 'Huanzhu Gege' production, will create a great miracle.

And all of this will be the most solid foundation for us to become top stars."

In the future, the three flowers of 'Huanzhu Gege' went through many storms. Lin Xinru's career low, Zhao Wei's military uniform scandal, and Fan Binbin's rumors—none of these could bring them down.

All of this was thanks to 'Huanzhu Gege'.

This show was so classic that it was impossible to avoid. It was unprecedented and unparalleled.

Mango TV would always air 'Huanzhu Gege' during holidays, making it hard to forget.

Fan Binbin looked at the twinkling stars in the sky, the bright, blinking stars, and the image of a top star.

A restless seed took root and sprouted in her heart.

One day, this seed would grow into a towering tree.

They took photos together in front of Tiananmen, looked down at the beautiful city from the TV tower, and ate Peking duck at Quanjude.

Two girls from different parts of the country, brought together by fate, spread their laughter in the thick night of Beijing.

Tonight, there was no shooting, only happiness.

Lin Xinru greedily remembered everything, wanting to deeply engrave Beijing in her mind. Maybe one day, when she was old, she could recall it.

At that time, there would be a period of memorable sadness.

Tears streamed down her face, crystal clear, reflecting the city's lights.

The two girls drank until they were completely drunk, not even knowing how they got back.

Zhao Wei was still arguing with the waiter at the door, supporting the already unconscious Lin Xinru, and said to the waiter, "What? I already gave you the car fare. What do you want? Be careful, I'll call the police and accuse you of extortion."

The waiter, seeing the situation, turned to call the production team.

But at that moment, Zhao Wei was unhappy and grabbed the waiter, saying, "You want to leave? You haven't given me my change yet. Do you think I'm drunk? I'm actually very clear. You can't trick me. No way. Isn't the driver a man? How did he become a woman?"

There's a song that says, 'Keep the sadness to yourself.'

Fan Binbin received the waiter's call and hurried over, frowning and said, "Sisters, we told you to relax, not to drink. How much did you drink?"

Zhao Wei said very boldly, "This princess can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. Yes, a thousand cups without getting drunk. Ha ha."