Chapter 49

Chao Guoli found Ye Ming and said, "The director's idea is for you to take Zhao Wei and the others. Since Yonghua is a film and television company, it's possible that they might know doctors in this field. This way, the three girls won't be wandering around aimlessly like headless flies, and we can try to find a solution as soon as possible."

Ye Ming hesitated for a moment, a look of difficulty appearing on his face. Finally, he said, "Director Chao, you are an old hand in the industry. Based on your experience, do you think this problem can be solved in two days? Also, if the treatment is successful, what if they have a second allergic reaction when they wear those plastic accessories again? This is just treating the symptoms, not the root cause."

Chao Guoli was very firm, not allowing Ye Ming to refuse. "Three days. I've read the script, and it's fine for you to be away for three days. I will negotiate with the director to give you an extra day, but you must return by the fourth day. I will focus on your scenes on the fourth day, so don't give me any excuses. I'm in a difficult position too."

Regarding the accessories, I will try to find a solution and have the props team look for alternatives. Go quickly and come back quickly. I'm entrusting these three girls to you. If anything happens, I'll hold you responsible."

Just as Ye Ming was about to say something, Chao Guoli rolled up the script in her hand and said bluntly, "Remember, the 'Empresses in the Palace' production team is a big family, and everyone has responsibilities. My responsibility is to manage the production team well and make the director's job easier. As actors, you should help each other. For newcomers, if you want to break through the new talent barrier and go further, having a few friends in the industry is essential. I've been through this, and whether you listen or not is up to you, but you must complete this task."

The entertainment industry isn't all about scheming and backstabbing. Having a few necessary friends is also essential, just like the later Class 6-1, the Happy Family, and the Wealth God Gang.

Ye Ming smiled bitterly and said, "My point is, the production team should give us a car, right? We can't just take a bus back, can we?"

Upon arriving in the capital, they first returned to Yonghua's dormitory. Since there were originally more than twenty people at Yonghua, there were several rooms. Now, only seven or eight people were left, and they were all shooting elsewhere. According to the boss's idea, Yonghua doesn't keep idle people.

Although everyone except Ye Ming was a supporting actor or extra, they were all running around on different sets.

Ye Ming was very familiar with the capital. If someone said where to go, he could drive there directly. However, when it came to treating this kind of skin allergy, he didn't really know anyone.

Hong Fei received the call and quickly rushed over from the company. Seeing the condition of Zhao Wei and the others, he sighed and said, "Your production team is really tight-fisted. The situation is quite serious. I know an expert in this field. I'll take you to see him now."

Brother Fei was indeed resourceful, and he actually knew someone in this field, which made Zhao Wei and the others very happy. They finally saw a glimmer of hope.

While Zhao Wei and the others were seeing the expert, Hong Fei sat in the corridor and said, "You've been lucky lately. I've got a good job for you. This afternoon, I'll take you to meet a director."

Ye Ming was stunned and said, "A good job? I'm already shooting 'Empresses in the Palace.' Do you want me to double-book? I'm afraid I won't have the time to manage both."

Hong Fei snorted and said, "What are you thinking? You're a newcomer, and double-booking is a privilege for big stars. You don't have that kind of status yet. I'm talking about meeting the director of the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. It's a favor from the Capital TV station."

Ye Ming was shocked and said, "The Capital TV station is actually giving me this opportunity?"

Hong Fei said with disdain, "You were supposed to perform at the Great Hall, but they manipulated it behind the scenes. President Huang was very angry about it. Without some compensation, how could he agree? They were thinking of getting you on the Spring Festival Gala, but your fame isn't enough yet. As a newcomer, it's unlikely you'll get a chance to be on the Spring Festival Gala, and we don't have the connections for that either.

The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala is an opportunity. If you perform well, you might catch the attention of the Spring Festival Gala production team. The company is very optimistic about you and is working hard to promote you. You need to work hard."

Ye Ming was extremely excited. The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on the Capital TV station was something he never dared to dream about in his previous life. Now, he had a chance, and how could he not be excited?

A familiar chime sounded: [Triggered side mission: Perform at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on the Capital TV station. Reward: 30 points of fame, and a chance to trigger a hidden mission.]

Ye Ming clicked the confirmation button without hesitation.

Seeing Ye Ming's excited expression, Hong Fei said bluntly, "Don't get too excited. The company has invested a lot in this opportunity for you. Don't think that just because you have a recommendation from the Capital TV station, you can automatically perform at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. This is a special Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. To have this opportunity, you need to present a solid performance. Treat it like a writing assignment. If you do well, you'll have a chance to break through the new talent barrier and become familiar to the national audience. Remember, it's just an opportunity, and it's up to you to seize it."

Since Zhao Wei and the others had a relatively complex condition, they needed a comprehensive examination, and the results wouldn't be available until the afternoon. Whether they could be treated or not would also be known by then.

Moreover, the expert said that even if a god came, it might not be possible to completely cure them in three days. If they could alleviate the symptoms, that would be good.

Therefore, the three girls from 'Empresses in the Palace' were not in high spirits and felt a bit discouraged.

At lunchtime, the three of them were listless.

Ye Ming thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, there will be a way. I have some good news. This afternoon, I'm going to meet a director. If I pass, I might have a chance to perform at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on the Capital TV station. How about I take you along to see it?"

Fan Binbin was the first to get excited, jumping up like a lively deer. "The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on the Capital TV station! I've always dreamed of seeing the Capital TV station. I always think that if I could stand on the stage of the Capital TV station, my parents would be very happy. Brother Ming, I'm so envious that you have this opportunity."

At this moment, Fan Binbin was not yet the famous 'Fan Queen,' and she couldn't resist the allure of the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.

After all, how many mainland artists wouldn't want to perform at the Capital TV station?

Lin Xinru might not fully understand the influence of the Capital TV station, but Zhao Wei was very clear. In mainland China, one of the standards for measuring whether someone is a top-tier superstar is whether they have the opportunity to perform on the Capital TV station.

This was true for both film and television stars and singers.

Now, an opportunity was right in front of Ye Ming.

What this meant for an artist was the chance to face hundreds of millions of viewers across the country.

After a moment of hesitation, Zhao Wei's eyes, like a deep pool, said, "Forget it, Ye Ming. We're not in a suitable condition to go. You go by yourself and work hard. We'll wait for your good news." Mentioning her allergic condition, Fan Binbin and Lin Xinru also felt a bit down.

It was as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.

Many newcomers, under various pressures, never even had the chance to break through the new talent barrier.

Before meeting Director Yuan Dewang, Ye Ming had planned to use the song "I Believe" as his performance to impress the director.

However, Hong Fei immediately rejected this idea. As an experienced veteran in the industry, Hong Fei warned Ye Ming sternly that if it was a writing assignment, it was a writing assignment. For the Capital TV station, everything centered around the gala, and no actor could be above the gala.

This was the dominance of the Capital TV station.

Director Yuan was a very cheerful person, looking like a middle-aged man with a round, jolly face. He was also a veteran of the Capital TV station.

This director, who had a natural talent for comedy, had directed the Spring Festival Galas in 1984, 1986, and 1987.

Ye Ming also understood that the director of this year's Spring Festival Gala was this middle-aged man, the first Spring Festival Gala after the return of Hong Kong, which was a very successful gala.

Director Yuan looked at Ye Ming, waved his hand, and with a commanding presence, rudely asked Hong Fei to leave without giving him any face.

Faced with this formidable person, Hong Fei had no temper and obediently left.

"I watched your performance in the singing competition on the Capital TV station this year, and it was very good, quite good. That's why I agreed to the Capital TV station's recommendation. Otherwise, even with their recommendation, you might not have had the chance to stand before me. This year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala is tight on time and heavy on tasks, but I still want to see innovation. That's why I noticed your energy. You have five minutes, five minutes to convince me why you should be on the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. If you convince me, you'll be on this year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. Otherwise, you can go back where you came from."

Both "Rice Loves Rice" and "I Believe" gave a refreshing feeling, like a spring breeze or a stream.

This made Director Yuan, who had found this year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala to be rather bland, very hopeful, and he gave Ye Ming a last-minute chance.

Without instruments, lighting, or a grand stage, it was a cappella, the most direct way to showcase a singer's vocal skills.

This was also a small test for Ye Ming.

The success or failure of this moment would determine his future. He was just one step away from success. He still had a distance to go to become a C-level artist. His acting had improved a lot, but his fame had hardly increased.

Even participating in the singing competition on the Capital TV station, he had been suppressed and hadn't gained much fame.

The Capital TV station naturally didn't want Ye Ming's participation in the singing competition to be widely publicized.

At this moment, Ye Ming's expression was very relaxed. "This is a love song, and it's a love song with the moon as its theme. I hope the director will like it. If I can perform at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on the Capital TV station, I will have the chance to break through the new talent barrier."

For many years, every night before going to bed, he had dreamed of having the chance to break through the new talent barrier.

Only by breaking through the new talent barrier does an artist have the chance to become a second-tier, first-tier, or even a superstar.