novelraw Chapter 666 Your arbitrary alteration of my lyrics is just gilding the lily.
Chapter 666 Your arbitrary alteration of my lyrics is just gilding the lily.
After the joke, Wang Han smoothly turned the topic to Zhao Jinmai, speaking in a natural and friendly tone: "After Xiwei finished singing, I noticed that Mai Mai was clapping the most enthusiastically. Everyone should know her, right? Mai Mai debuted as a child star, first officially entering the entertainment industry with the role of Xiangdi in 'Can't Live Without Mother.' Her performance was very natural back then. Later, she made a cameo appearance as Xiao Sanya in 'When Hearts Meet Kindness.' Although her role was small, it was very memorable. There's also the well-known 'Balala the Fairies: The Mystery of the Notes,' where she played Ling Meiqi, which many children especially loved."
"Two years ago, Mai Mai starred in her first movie, 'Balala the Fairies: The Test of Magic,' continuing to play Ling Meiqi. Last year, she filmed 'Balala the Fairies: The Magic Arrow Princess.' This year, her collaboration with Jiang Yang in 'A Little Reunion' has made Mai Mai known to even more people. Come on, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Zhao Jinmai to our Mars Intelligence Agency!"
Zhao Jinmai immediately stood up, bowed slightly, and behaved with humility and propriety.
"Hello everyone, I'm Zhao Jinmai. Thank you so much for the welcome. I'm also very happy to join the warm family of 'Mars Intelligence Agency.' I hope to get along well with all the teachers, learn from each other, and bring more joy to everyone."
The voice just fell.
A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted in the studio.
The junior agents all raised their hands and applauded.
The scene was lively.
Tian Xiwei wore a sweet smile, but felt a little awkward listening to Mai Mai speak.
She realized it after a moment's thought.
Mai Mai spoke entirely in Mandarin. We're used to hearing Zhao Jin Mai's authentic Northeastern accent in our daily interactions.
The applause and cheers gradually subsided.
Tian Xiwei quietly pressed the mute button on her microphone, turned slightly to the side, leaned closer to Zhao Jinmai, and asked in a low voice, "Maimai, why aren't you speaking Northeastern dialect anymore?"
"Then you definitely need to establish a persona. You don't even understand this stuff. You've wasted all these days hanging out with Jiang Yang."
Zhao Jinmai quickly covered her microphone with her hand, and her authentic Northeastern accent immediately came out. She then leaned over and asked curiously, "Think about it, if netizens knew that I have a strong Northeastern accent in private, how embarrassing would that be? And look at you, why are you suddenly acting like a lady?"
Before Tian Xiwei could respond, Zhao Jinmai added in a Northeastern accent, her tone full of teasing: "They even praised you for being gentle, but you're kidding me. When you play King of Glory, everyone else just types and curses, but you dare to use voice chat to rant. You're incredibly fierce."
Tian Xiwei replied, "Nonsense, of course it's a persona. I have a sweet face, that's my advantage, so why not use it? Just like being short makes it easy to play a child."
"Who's short? I'll be short forever, you just wait. I'm going through a growth spurt, I'm going to grow taller in just two years. I'm sure I'll be tall and big then, I'll punch Chaoyue and kick Jiangyang!" Zhao Jinmai said with a look of anticipation.
"Stop talking, the camera is panning over here, quickly adjust your expression."
Wang Han had actually noticed Zhao Jinmai and Tian Xiwei secretly chatting behind their microphones, but he didn't go over.
They knew that this was their first time on the "Mars Intelligence Agency" stage, so it was inevitable that they would feel a little nervous and uncomfortable.
Having someone to look out for you and talking to each other can not only relieve tension but also help you adjust your mindset more quickly and better integrate into the program's atmosphere.
Once the two had calmed down and composed themselves, Wang Han asked with a smile, "Mai Mai, I remember you're from Shenyang in Northeast China, right? I have quite a few friends from Shenyang, and they all speak Northeastern dialect, but they always think they speak standard Mandarin and don't think they have an accent at all. How do you manage to have no Northeastern accent at all?"
"Maybe it's because I'm used to speaking Mandarin in private,"
Zhao Jinmai spoke earnestly and said, "I started practicing my voice, stage presence, and acting from a young age. My teacher always emphasized the importance of Mandarin, so I usually pay special attention to my pronunciation, and gradually my Northeastern accent disappeared."
Tian Xiwei still had a sweet smile on her face.
He scoffed inwardly.
My daughter has been a troublemaker since she was little.
They lie without batting an eye.
When she grows up, she might become another Bailu, daring to say anything.
Wang Han chatted with Zhao Jinmai for a few more minutes, taking the opportunity to ask her about her experience as a child star and her daily life.
There was no sense of detachment from the host.
It's more like an elder and a younger person having a casual chat.
“I remember when you acted in ‘Can’t Live Without Mother,’ you were very young. You were just starting out in acting at that time. Did you find it particularly difficult? Did you encounter any particularly memorable events?”
Upon hearing this...
Zhao Jinmai recalled briefly: "Back then, I was really clueless. I was only a few years old, and it was my first time acting. I had no sense of the camera and often had to do retakes. The most memorable scene was a crying scene. The director asked me to cry with genuine emotion, but I was too young and couldn't find the feeling at all."
As she spoke, Zhao Jinmai laughed: "I filmed it so many times but it didn't turn out right. I was so anxious that I cried. Later, the director and the senior members of the crew slowly guided me and explained the scene to me. I was able to slowly find my rhythm and successfully film that scene."
Wang Han listened very attentively, nodded, and then asked, "Then you must have been much more skilled when filming 'Balala the Fairies,' right? The character Ling Meiqi is lively and agile, isn't that a bit like your personality in private?"
Zhao Jinmai's eyes lit up when "Balala the Fairies" was mentioned.
Her tone was also much lighter: "I've become much more skilled. By the time I was filming 'Balala the Fairies,' I already had some acting experience. However, I don't think Ling Meiqi's personality is quite like mine in private. Ling Meiqi is outgoing and loves excitement, while I'm very quiet in private and listen to my parents. If you don't believe me, ask Jiang Yang. Jiang Yang can testify that I often hang out with Jiang Yang and Chao Yue."
"Is that so, Jiang Yang?" Wang Han looked at Jiang Yang.
Jiang Yang's lips twitched.
That girl is really good at bragging.
Does she not talk much in private?
She's such a chatterbox.
Seeing Zhao Jinmai smiling at him, Jiang Yang also forced a smile: "Yes, yes, Mai Mai is quite quiet in private. I see her every day. I'm the hair clip on her head. I can vouch for that."
The words fell.
The whole audience burst into laughter.
Xue Zhiqian chuckled a few times, understanding the situation.
Previously, in the hotel lobby and backstage, I chatted with Zhao Jinmai, and Mai Mai spoke entirely in Northeastern dialect.
There's no need to expose it; everyone in this industry knows this, even Wang Han, who asked Mai Mai, is well aware of it.
There's no need to make things difficult for children.
Qian Feng deliberately didn't stay at the hotel booked by the production team last night, but instead stayed at a hotel near the bar street, where he had sex all night. Everyone knows this, so no one will bring it up.
Anyway, I had reminded Qian Feng privately.
I just hope that if Qian Feng gets into trouble someday, it won't affect the show and everyone else.
Seeing that the introduction and casual conversation with Zhao Jinmai were almost over, Wang Han quietly adjusted his approach, intending to smoothly steer the conversation towards Meng Ziyi.
The three guests Jiang Yang brought to this episode each have their own unique characteristics.
Mai Mai debuted as a child star and has a high level of national recognition, which can attract young viewers and nostalgic viewers.
Tian Xiwei has a sweet image and a pleasing appearance. Recently, she has also had works and trending topics, making her a hot topic.
Among the three guests, Meng Ziyi has the highest appearance, with a mature and confident face that exudes a strong aura.
He didn't interrupt or try to steal the spotlight; he just sat quietly to the side and listened.
It's clear that they lack experience on variety shows and haven't gotten into the swing of things yet; they seem nervous and awkward.
More importantly, Meng Ziyi had acted in "God of War Zhao Yun", and Jiang Yang also had a cameo role in that drama.
Jiang Yang's career is on a rapid rise, and his popularity and buzz remain high. Once "God of War Zhao Zilong" is officially broadcast, it will surely spark a wave of discussion.
If we focus on introducing Meng Ziyi in the program and interact with her more, we can not only leverage Jiang Yang's popularity to increase Meng Ziyi's exposure, but also use the popularity of the drama to drive traffic to the program, thereby increasing its popularity and viewership.
Besides.
Meng Ziyi was too quiet throughout the show. Giving her more screen time and interaction would help her integrate into the program's atmosphere more quickly.
Wang Han heard the director's voice from the control room through his earpiece: "Brother Han, keep up the interaction with Mai Mai, it's very interesting, this kid is quite good for the show."
"Shouldn't we introduce Meng Ziyi now?"
"No rush, let's record more footage."
"understood."
Wang Han knew what was going on.
He is the host, controlling the pace, understanding the characteristics of all the guests, and also following the director's ideas.
I understand the director's idea.
Although Mai Mai is young, she is calm and composed in front of the camera. Whether reminiscing about her past filming experiences or talking about her own thoughts, she is not shy at all.
She has a great sense of being in front of the camera.
Such a performance can indeed add a lot of highlights to the show and attract more viewers.
Wang Han immediately understood and did not rush to steer the conversation toward Meng Ziyi. Instead, he continued to find topics to talk about and chatted with Zhao Jinmai.
Zhao Jinmai continued, "There were so many fun things to do when we were filming Balala. When we were filming magic scenes, we had to make gestures in the air and pretend we had magic wands. We often couldn't help but burst out laughing while filming. We also filmed with the crew every day, ate together, and played together during breaks. Those days were especially happy, and I still miss them very much when I think about them now."
Ning Jing interjected, "Actually, Mai Mai, I'm a little curious. You're so young to be acting. Won't that take up your study time? It must be very tiring, considering how young you are."
"Not tired."
Zhao Jinmai shook her head and said sincerely, "When I'm not filming, I spend most of my time studying. I don't want to neglect my studies because of filming. Sometimes during breaks, I take out my textbooks to review and do my homework. The seniors in the crew also remind me to study hard. Besides studying, I also play games, like King of Glory. But I have an anti-addiction system, so I can only play for a maximum of one hour a day."
He paused for a moment.
She went on to say:
“Filming is not boring. It’s just practicing lines and physical movements. It can be boring, and I sometimes want to give up. But when I think about how much I love acting and how I can stand in front of the camera and portray different characters, I persevere. Actually, I don’t want to be limited to cute and lively characters. I want to challenge myself more and improve my acting skills. So in the future, I want to try characters that are very different from my own personality, such as playing characters who like to argue and speak with a strong accent from my hometown of Shenyang.”
I just finished speaking.
Wang Han and Ning Jing didn't react much, but Tian Xiwei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Her hearty laughter drew everyone's attention to her.
Be quiet for a second.
Then came a burst of laughter, and Liu Wei's eyes widened: "I almost thought I misheard you, Xiwei, you look so delicate, how come your laugh is so rough?" Tian Xiwei immediately covered her mouth.
Zhao Jinmai glanced at Tian Xiwei: "What are you laughing at, Xiwei? I want to play a character who loves to argue and speaks with a strong accent from my hometown of Shenyang. Is that really that funny?"
"No, no, MaiMai, I wasn't laughing at you."
"You're just laughing at me."
"I was just thinking of something fun."
I really want to expose Mai Mai. She said she wanted to play a character who loves to argue and speaks in Northeastern dialect. She could have just said she wanted to play herself.
I really want to expose them.
I'm also afraid that Mai Mai will beat me up after the show is over.
Tian Xi felt a tightness in her chest.
Zhao Jinmai is better able to adapt to the recording pace of the program than Tian Xiwei.
Since starring in "Balala the Fairies", she has appeared on television programs from time to time. Although most of them are children's programs, she has accumulated a lot of stage experience and is very composed when facing the camera.
When the topic turned to the song Tian Xiwei sang earlier, Zhao Jinmai spoke up, saying, "However, there were a few lyrics that Xiwei sang that I didn't quite understand, and I don't really know what they meant."
Wang Han smiled and pressed further, "Which specific sentences did you not understand?"
"It's about how I once poured my youth into her, and how I eventually returned my youth to her."
Zhao Jinmai frowned: "Maybe it's because I'm still young, but I just can't seem to understand it."
"What exactly is it that you don't understand? Let me explain it to you."
"I just felt that Jiang Yang..."
She paused, slowly turned to look at Jiang Yang, her expression serious: "These two lines of your lyrics are clearly grammatically incorrect. How can youth surge into her? Can youth be returned?"
Zhao Jinmai was telling the truth.
Youth is an abstract concept of time and emotion; it cannot be transformed into a concrete person, nor can it be returned like an object.
Only tangible, physical objects can be transformed into a certain form and returned to someone.
"Seriously, MaiMai, when you listen to my songs, are you doing your Chinese exam?" Jiang Yang immediately asked.
"No, I heard it in a karaoke bar."
Jiang Yang understood when he saw Zhao Jinmai's serious expression.
Mai Mai probably wasn't intentionally creating a show effect; she genuinely couldn't understand it.
I originally wanted to properly explain the metaphors and hidden emotions in the lyrics.
But when the words were on the tip of my tongue, I didn't know how to begin.
The delicate emotions and innocent longings of youth are something a child without any romantic experience cannot understand.
More importantly, he himself plagiarized this song, so how could he know what the original author was thinking: "Kids should listen to less of my songs."
"I want to hear it!"
Zhao Jinmai immediately glared and retorted, "Anyway, listening to your songs doesn't cost any money, it's all free, why shouldn't I listen to them?"
A burst of laughter erupted in the studio.
Jiang Yang's lips twitched. He had no choice but to turn to Wang Han and say, "Brother Han, please introduce Meng Ziyi. I really can't argue with Mai Mai. She has no experience in this kind of relationship. She's just a middle school student. No matter how I explain, she won't understand the meaning of these two sentences."
“Nonsense! I’ll be a high school student soon!” Zhao Jinmai immediately retorted, looking quite serious.
Wang Han was very happy.
They look like they're arguing.
In fact, the show was very entertaining.
As the laughter subsided, he turned to Tian Xiwei and asked gently, "Xiwei, what was your understanding of those two lines of lyrics just now?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Xi was slightly taken aback.
I once poured my youth into her, and now I have returned my youth to her.
These two lines of lyrics echoed and lingered in her mind.
She didn't know how others interpreted those two lines of lyrics, but she had her own answer in her heart.
To be precise, when she sang the last two "she"s of those two lines of lyrics, what she silently thought and sang out was not "she".
It was him.
It's Jiangyang.
Tian Xiwei has her own interpretation of these two lines of lyrics.
She poured her most beautiful and purest youth into Jiang Yang without reservation.
All the joy, confusion, anticipation, and longing gradually surged into the image of Jiang Yang.
In the days that followed, Jiang Yang's image filled her eyes and her heart.
There is no room for anyone else.
But ultimately returning youth to him cannot be considered a true return in the real sense.
She willingly gave her most precious youth completely to Jiang Yang.
Just like this morning.
My first time.
I am willing to accompany him on every journey ahead, to share and cherish all the beauty and tenderness of our youth together.
At the same time, Tian Xiwei also knew that she couldn't reveal her true thoughts.
Both she and Jiang Yang are newcomers to acting, and their careers are at a crucial stage of growth.
Revealing their feelings for Jiang Yang in public would have a significant impact on their future careers.
This can easily provoke resistance from fans, leading to a significant loss of followers and consequently impacting an individual's popularity and commercial value. It can also hinder future opportunities in film, television, and advertising.
On the other hand, the entertainment industry has a limited tolerance for celebrities' romantic relationships.
Young artists, in particular, are often perceived as being obsessed with romance, which can lead to accusations from netizens that they are not focused on their careers. This can negatively impact their public image and reputation, hindering their long-term development.
Tian Xiwei quickly composed herself, suppressing her true emotions, and revealed a shy smile on her face, sweet and innocent: "Actually, I didn't understand the meaning of these two lines either, I just know how to sing them."
Upon hearing this...
Jiang Yang was stunned.
Pretending! Xiwei is pretending too.
They packed them up one by one.
Last time I brought Chaoyue and Ruth to Mars, the two of them worked together very well.
Why are Xiwei and MaiMai so hard to fool?
One beat him up in private, the other verbally abused him, but when they appeared on the show, neither of them cooperated with him.
Zhao Jinmai immediately chimed in: "See, I told you that the lyrics of Jiang Yang's song were problematic. Xiwei couldn't understand them either. I think you should change it to: 'I gave her all my love, and I also gave her all my regrets.'"
Tian Xi was slightly taken aback.
Xue Zhiqian looked over and said, "Hey, not bad, Mai Mai, your changes seem to have a different feel to them."
Zhao Jinmai continued, "Youth is something you can't see or touch. The joy is real, and so is the regret. When I was a child, I lost my favorite picture card. I gave it all my love, but in the end, I still couldn't keep it. If I change it like this, everyone will understand immediately."
Tian Xi smiled. As soon as Mai Mai said that, she knew that Mai Mai still didn't understand the meaning of Jiang Yang's two lines of lyrics.
Perhaps in MaiMai's eyes, liking can only be expressed through tangible things like pictures, toys, and snacks.
But they don't understand that liking someone can also be done by one person.
Before she could think any further, Zhao Jinmai turned to look at her and asked seriously, "Xiwei, what do you think of these two lines of lyrics I changed? Do you like them?"
dislike.
Especially the second half of the sentence, which also returned the regret to her, made Tian Xiwei subconsciously resistant.
Because her heart was full of Jiang Yang, she didn't want any regrets with him, even if it was just the regret in the lyrics, it made her feel uncomfortable.
Of course, you can't say it directly.
She shook her head: "I don't know, I don't know anything about music, only Sister Meng knows music."
Seeing that Tian Xiwei did not give a definite answer, Zhao Jinmai turned to look at Jiang Yang.
Tian Xiwei also looked up and asked Jiang Yang, "Jiang Yang, what do you think of Mai Mai's revisions?"
Jiang Yang frowned: "Mai Mai, I'm not trying to be mean, but arbitrarily altering my lyrics is just superfluous!" (End of Chapter)