Chapter 76: What Hurts The Heart Is Often The Truth
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This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
“You also have to accept one thing: you are not particularly talented in acting.” Lin Qingyi had to remind Qin Shiyue of this reality.
These words were quite heart-piercing. What can hurt the heart is often the truth. Qin Shiyue admits that she didn't have Lin Qingyi’s talent.
“I know.” Qin Shiyue’s tone was a little low.
“Talent is something only a small number of people have, so you don't need to care too much. The most important thing is to think clearly about what you really want. After you figure it out, then make a decision.” Lin Qingyi reached out and touched Qin Shiyue’s delicate and beautiful face. Not just anyone can be a vase. This was a big decision, so her silly baby had to think it through carefully.
“Mm.” Qin Shiyue nodded, then buried her face in the hollow of Lin Qingyi’s neck, looking for some comfort for her heart.
“What kind of drama is that?” Qin Shiyue asked casually while rubbing against her.
Lin Qingyi felt a bit ticklish and pressed Qin Shiyue’s face away with her hand.
“A double female lead drama. One female lead is the last princess, and the other female lead is her maid. The last princess went through all kinds of suffering. The maid had long been freed from her slave status, but she never left her. The story line is a bit long, so it's hard to explain clearly in a short time.” What made this script good was that in such a special and rapidly changing era, society went through intense change and turmoil. Everyone was like tiny duckweed in the river of history, unable to stop the huge waves of history. Yet the female leads fought stubbornly against their fate and showed women’s strength and toughness, as well as the complex human nature shown by each character.
“Double female leads? Who is the other female lead? Has it been decided?” When Qin Shiyue heard double female leads, she lifted her head and looked at Lin Qingyi with bright eyes. Did that mean the other female lead could also be herself? She wanted to act with Lin Qingyi. It felt like they could go back to their early days of rehearsing together, and this time they might truly act together. Just thinking about it made Qin Shiyue start to look forward to it.
“Baby, this script isn't suitable for you.” Lin Qingyi knew what Qin Shiyue was thinking, but she had to pour cold water on her. The story and the roles were very complex. This wasn't something Shiyue, who had just managed idol dramas, could handle. It was like a baby who had just learned to walk wanting to join an adult race. That was unrealistic.
“You can teach me. I will work hard.” Qin Shiyue seemed to underestimate how hard films were. She thought that as long as Lin Qingyi was there, Lin Qingyi could take her along.
“Baby, you are thinking too simply. You cannot get fat in one bite. This script isn't suitable for you. Be good and listen. When the time comes, you can act in other dramas. I will help you check and choose scripts that suit you to practice.” Lin Qingyi gently pinched Qin Shiyue’s cheek and coaxed her. The difficulty of this script for her baby was like not even passing elementary school math yet and already using advanced math as a textbook. It was clearly not suitable.
Qin Shiyue didn't say anything. At this time, she didn't want to separate from Lin Qingyi. Acting together and working together meant they wouldn't have to separate. Also, if Lin Qingyi personally taught her acting again, she believed she would improve a lot. So she really wanted to act in this film and didn't want to give up no matter what. Whether Lin Qingyi agreed or not, Qin Shiyue didn't want to get this film through Lin Qingyi. She felt she could find another way to fight for the other female lead role.
On the surface, Qin Shiyue looked convinced by Lin Qingyi, but in fact, in her heart, she was determined to get the other female lead role in this film.
When Lin Qingyi was invited to talk about the script with the director and the screenwriter, Qin Shiyue went to Fang Xinhua and explained her intention.
Before, Baby Qin'er had mentioned acting in Director Zhang’s film, but that was just casual talk to brush it off. This time, bringing up Director Zhang’s film again showed real determination. Director Zhang’s latest film happened to be a double female lead film, and Lin Qingyi was also one of the internally decided female leads. It was hard for Baby Qin'er not to care.
Fang Xinhua was naturally happy to see Baby Qin'er return to work, but acting in Director Zhang’s film wasn't an easy thing. Since Movie Queen Lin said it wasn't suitable for Baby Qin'er, then it was definitely not suitable.
“Baby, even Queen Lin said this film isn't suitable for you. Let’s switch to another film.” Fang Xinhua persuaded her. Some things are better done within one’s ability.
“No, I want to act in this film.” Qin Shiyue was very firm. This film would take at least half a year to shoot. If she took the two female lead role, she could be with Lin Qingyi day and night for at least half a year. Not only during the day, but also at night. It wouldn't delay work either. Just thinking about it felt beautiful. Also, when she thought about Lin Qingyi acting as a double female lead with another woman, she felt uncomfortable. Qin Shiyue always felt that Lin Qingyi’s first double female lead film should be done with her.
“How about you talk to Queen Lin again?” Fang Xinhua felt it would be better to let Lin Qingyi persuade Baby Qin'er. She felt she couldn't persuade her. If Baby Qin'er wanted this resource so badly, it would be much easier if Movie Queen Lin stepped in to fight for it. However, Baby Qin'er probably wouldn't want to rely on Lin Qingyi for resources.
Qin Shiyue really didn't want to rely on Lin Qingyi to get this role. Moreover, Lin Qingyi clearly didn't agree to take this role, so she couldn't open her mouth even more. She wanted to rely on her own side to fight for this role. When she acted as the other female lead, it could be blamed on the crew’s decision. She just happened to want to act too. By then, Lin Qingyi, who liked her, would probably accept it reluctantly.
“No, I want to rely on us to take this role.” Qin Shiyue had always gone smoothly. In the past, as long as she wanted to fight for resources, she usually got them. The other female lead role might be a bit hard to fight for, but it should not be too hard.
Seeing Qin Shiyue’s determined face, Fang Xinhua knew Baby Qin'er was really going to butt heads with this role.
“Are you sure Lin Qingyi is really willing to let you act as the other female lead?” Fang Xinhua asked worriedly. If Baby Qin'er acted, Lin Qingyi would have to compromise.
“I am her girlfriend. She must also hope I can improve, right?” Qin Shiyue hoped she had a bit of privilege with Lin Qingyi. She had a feeling that if she let Lin Qingyi be her teacher again this time, she might have a qualitative change. She longed to improve so that next time she acted with Lin Qingyi, Lin Qingyi wouldn't refuse again.
Fang Xinhua didn't know how to answer. From an emotional standpoint, if Baby Qin'er could act in this film, with Lin Qingyi’s help, maybe she could transition from traffic to strength in the shortest time. This might be Baby Qin'er’s first representative work. Once she had a representative work, it would greatly help her future development in the film and television industry. This was purely from Baby Qin'er’s perspective. From Movie Queen Lin’s perspective, it would be like accompanying the crown prince to study. She might have to sacrifice the artistic value and honors she wanted from this film, and might even be dragged down by Baby Qin'er if she couldn't carry her.
Lin Qingyi looked like someone with very high self-requirements, not someone who would easily give up principles for others or lower her standards. It felt like Lin Qingyi would rationally separate feelings and work. Fang Xinhua felt Baby Qin'er was thinking too simply and wasn't optimistic.
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“I can't fight this down. If you really want to act, you may need President Qin to step in and help you.” Her connections in the entertainment industry were not enough to make Director Zhang change a female lead, unless President Qin stepped in and used capital power.
Qin Shiyue personally went to find her sister to ask for help.
After listening to Qin Shiyue’s request and understanding the situation from Fang Xinhua, Qin Shilan also knew that with her sister’s current strength, acting in Zhang Zexun’s film would be very forced. If her sister insisted on acting, it would put Lin Qingyi in a difficult position.
“Baby, how about we forget it this time and wait for the next one?” Qin Shilan also tried to persuade her.
There wouldn't be such perfect timing next time. Moreover, Qin Shiyue was in the hottest stage of love right now and least willing to be apart.
“Does Sister also have no way?” Qin Shiyue asked dejectedly. If even her sister couldn't get it, then there was no way.
“It isn't that I cannot get it. Are you sure you really want this role?” Seeing her sister’s very low mood, the doting Qin Shilan softened again. Also, she already felt guilty about Kong Huizhi’s matter and wanted to make it up to her sister to reduce her guilt.
“Mm. I will work very hard.” When Qin Shiyue heard her sister say this, she knew there was hope. Her eyes lit up.
“Alright. Leave this to me to arrange for you.” Qin Shilan touched Qin Shiyue’s head and agreed to step in and help.
“Sister is the best!” Qin Shiyue hugged her sister excitedly.
Capital power was indeed very strong.
Zhang Zexun had already chosen the two female leads. The investors and producers had originally agreed. Who knew that at the last moment, the investors and producers suddenly demanded to replace the other female lead. They stuffed in a traffic actress, and this traffic actress happened to be the girlfriend of the other female lead, Lin Qingyi.
During this time, this same-sex couple had been hyped all over the internet. Zhang Zexun naturally knew about it.
Zhang Zexun was obviously very dissatisfied with Qin Shiyue as a choice. His films never relied on hype, but on strength. Yet facing capital, he still had to bow his head. However, his originally high evaluation of Lin Qingyi also turned into some dissatisfaction. He believed Lin Qingyi couldn't possibly be unaware of this matter. He even felt Lin Qingyi had selfish intentions and wanted to bring her girlfriend into the crew, with the intention of gilding her.
Author's Note:
Baby Qin'er and Lin Qingyi's relationship is just beginning to blossom, and now there's already a conflict.
