In the following days, Lin Yuwei indeed began to leverage her father's connections to pressure the director, attempting to force Su Xingchen to give up the role of the female lead. Su Xingchen had anticipated this and did not yield to Lin Yuwei's threats and temptations; instead, she worked even harder to study the script and delve into the character's inner world, determined to prove herself with her own strength.
In the rehearsal room, Su Xingchen practiced her lines in front of the mirror over and over again. Her slender fingers tightly gripped the script, and her brow furrowed slightly as she pondered how to better express the character's emotions.
"Your gaze is off, your emotions are not rich enough; your performance is too superficial." A deep and magnetic voice came from behind Su Xingchen. She turned around to see Lu Ziang standing at the door. He wore a simple white T-shirt and black sweatpants, looking clean and fresh, yet his cold aura could not be concealed.
"Lu Ziang? What are you doing here?" Su Xingchen was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected him to appear in the rehearsal room.
"Just passing by," Lu Ziang replied casually. He walked over to Su Xingchen's side, picked up the script from the table, and flipped through a few pages. "Your performance lacks soul; you haven't truly understood the character's inner world."
Su Xingchen felt a bit disheartened. "I've been trying hard to grasp the character, but her personality is so different from mine that I find it difficult to resonate with her."
Lu Ziang closed the script and looked at Su Xingchen with deep, sharp eyes. "Have you considered that the character is an independent individual? She has her own thoughts and feelings, not just what you imagine her to be?"
Su Xingchen was taken aback; she had never thought about it from this perspective before.
"What you need to do is not imitate but understand and feel. Immerse yourself in the character's world and genuinely experience her joys and sorrows," Lu Ziang said calmly yet powerfully, as if striking a heavy blow to Su Xingchen's heart.
Su Xingchen fell silent, beginning to seriously contemplate Lu Ziang's words.
"What should I do?" she asked, raising her head with curiosity in her eyes.
Lu Ziang did not directly answer her question but instead picked up the script again, turned to a page, and pointed at a line. "Try to understand why the character says this line from her perspective. What emotions are hidden deep within her?"
Su Xingchen followed Lu Ziang's finger and saw a passage about the female lead's inner monologue when faced with a choice in love.
Lu Ziang began explaining the emotions behind each line of dialogue for Su Xingchen. He analyzed the character's psychological changes and dissected her inner world.
Su Xingchen listened attentively; it was as if a door to a new world had opened for her, revealing an entirely new realm of performance. Under Lu Ziang's guidance, Su Xingchen's acting skills improved by leaps and bounds.
She began to grasp the inner world of her character, integrating her emotions into the role, and her performance became more natural, fluid, and captivating. All of this was witnessed by Lin Yuwei, who was eavesdropping outside the rehearsal hall.
Her eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment as she clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh without her noticing. "Su Xingchen, just wait and see!" Lin Yuwei said through gritted teeth before turning away, a glimmer of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.
On the day of the stage play's performance, the auditorium was packed to capacity, with the audience eagerly anticipating this visual feast. Su Xingchen wore a flowing white dress, her makeup exquisite; under the spotlight, she appeared exceptionally beautiful and enchanting.
Standing at the center of the stage, she took a deep breath, casting aside all feelings of tension and anxiety, fully immersing herself in the character. As the music began, Su Xingchen started her performance. Every smile and gesture was filled with the charm of her role. She portrayed the protagonist's love and hatred with great intensity, deeply moving all the audience members present.
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, who were captivated by Su Xingchen's superb acting skills. "Amazing! Su Xingchen, you performed so well!" "I didn't expect you to have such talent for acting; it's truly impressive!" "Su Xingchen, I love you!"
In the audience, Zhao Zixuan applauded while giving Lu Ziang a thumbs-up: "Bro, you have great taste! This girl is really a treasure!" Lu Ziang looked at the radiant Su Xingchen on stage, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.
Lin Yuwei sat in a corner, her face pale as she watched Su Xingchen on stage. Everything she had meticulously planned had ultimately turned to dust. She felt unwilling but helpless.
After the performance ended, Su Xingchen was surrounded by enthusiastic audience members asking for autographs and photos. With a smile on her face, she patiently fulfilled everyone's requests, savoring her moment of glory. However, just then, a sudden voice broke through the lively atmosphere. "Su Xingchen, turns out you're a fraud!"
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