Qiao Sixiao actually nodded:
"There are still some in the initial contact stage. I previously recommended a drama to Qin Wei and she's still looking at the script."
Qin Wei: "......"
Danmu (bullet screen comments) ——
【Does Sister Qin look shocked because she doesn't know she's going to act in a drama?】
【Could the drama Qiao Qiao mentioned be the rumored "Star Combustion"?】
【That's a possibility, let's wait and see...】
【Is Qiao Qiao Qin Wei's spokesperson...why is she the one answering questions about Qin Wei’s matters?】
【Qiao Qiao really went all out for Qin Wei...】
...
Was it that one time at Disney?
She didn't actually agree back then, but since Qiao Sixiao had brought it up now, it would be bad to bluntly deny and make her lose face, especially since she was clearly trying to help her out here.
Qin Wei nodded:
"Yes, still considering it."
This sentence got the live stream chat riled up again——
【Sister Qin finally remembered she's an actress!! I hope she takes the role seriously and returns to the acting peak of her early years in "Lingering Fragrance"! 】
【If she doesn't act again soon, I'll start thinking she wants to be a variety show personality forever. I quite like how she is now, but as an actress I also hope that Qin Wei can have more noteworthy works, not just live off past successes. In a few years she won't be able to keep up with the variety shows anymore, and the younger generation won't recognize her - her path forward will be quite narrow then.】
【I also support Qin Wei returning to film acting. And I feel her previous acting was fine, the scripts were just too bad. Carefully picking projects now would be good.】
...
The host glanced at the staff's cue cards, then said:
"Speaking of acting skills, we know lines are an actor's foundation. We've prepared a script for you two to try out, to showcase your acting."
The staff then handed over several printed pages. The host passed them out and gave the two some time to read.
Well this is not exactly any normal script...
At first Qin Wei was apprehensive, wondering what else this livestream would throw at her - it had been nothing but tough questions so far. Acting skills? She has none whatsoever, let alone memorizing lines...
Just as she was at a loss, she took a look at the pages - wait, isn't this just fanfiction written by shippers from their super-topic forum?
When they wrote this, regardless of plot, the image in their heads was what Qin Wei should look and act like. So she herself was the original model - no matter how she acted it out, it would match what the fans envisioned.
I guess I can just play myself then.
After reading the script, Qiao Sixiao also couldn't help laughing. But she didn't critique it further, only asking Qin Wei:
"Are you ready?"
Qin Wei nodded. The host voluntarily clapped the slateboard.
Qin Wei stood weeping in the corridor outside the practice room.
Qiao Sixiao, Kong Yi and Si You came out of the training room, chatting and laughing. They saw Qin Wei as they walked by.
Qiao Sixiao stared blankly for a full three seconds before telling her teammates:
"You guys go on ahead! I'll catch up in a bit."
Qin Wei was still crying, perhaps too overwhelmed to notice someone had come over.
"What's wrong?"
Qiao Sixiao walked to her side and gently patted Qin Wei's shoulder.
"I...dancing is too hard for me...I...might end up dragging everyone down..."
Qin Wei cried even harder as she spoke,
"I shouldn't have joined the competition..."
Qiao Sixiao stroked her hair comfortingly and said with a smile:
"Silly girl."
She then pulled Qin Wei into her embrace, lightly touching their foreheads together.
Her shampoo smelled really nice, it was Qiao Sixiao's favorite citrus scent.
She couldn't resist sniffing a few more times.
"Silly girl, you've already improved so much! I saw how hard you worked."
The more Qiao Sixiao consoled her, the harder Qin Wei sobbed in her arms:
"Wuuu...but I'm so useless...they must all hate me!"
Qiao Sixiao held Qin Wei by the shoulders, looking at her tenderly - her charming expression was truly captivating...
"It's enough that I like you! Besides, if you didn't join the competition, how would we have gotten together?"
As she spoke, Qiao Sixiao gently wiped the tears from her cheeks,
"Training should be ending soon, let's go home. Tell me what you want for dinner tonight, I'll make it for you..."
"Cut!"
Danmu——
【I can't help smiling】
【My mouth is already grinning to my ears】
【Even my gums are showing】
【Get married right here, I'll provide the wedding feast】
【Ahhhhh! Someone save me!! I've passed out from shipping them!! Are they real? How did they say all that without blushing at all!!】
【I'm already twisting like a worm on my bed】
【Like this, I can easily imagine you two actually getting married! I can picture your married daily life already!!】
The host kept applauding, the staff on set had also started shipping them. Qiao Sixiao was still laughing:
"Luckily Qin Wei shouted 'Cut', or I wouldn't have been able to get the next lines out, hahahaha!"
Qin Wei just looked disdainful, even making a mocking sound:
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
The host asked:
"What is it? Does Wei Wei want to say something?"
Qin Wei pointed at the script, then shook her finger at the camera, enunciating clearly:
"This script is no good. Fixed pattern, clichéd plot, too many stereotypes - it's obvious the author didn't take their work seriously and cut corners."
Danmu——
【Qin Wei shut up!】
【This is such a nice story, very sweet, I've read it over and over ten times already. I hope other authors quickly produce more!】
【Qin Wei doesn't understand anything, stop nitpicking! Think writing is easy?】
【While we may ship your pairing, we can't disregard the hard work authors put in either!】
【It's tiring to write fanfics! And there's still homework to do every day!!】
【For a student author to achieve this level of quality is already very good!】
...
Qiao Sixiao also questioned:
"What exactly is written poorly? Tell us your opinion."
Qin Wei glanced at the barrage of comments saying she should write it herself if she's so capable. Her competitive streak now lit, she asked the staff for her glasses to put on, swiftly jotting a lot down on paper. Facing the camera, she declared:
"Don't underestimate me, I'll first point out this script's flaws, then compose a story on the spot before your eyes. Witness my creative talents, and be convinced of them!"
【Bros, did Sister Qin just place a solo bet?】
【That's not a real bet though right, even solo bets count? 】
【...】
【......】
Qin Wei adjusted her glasses and earnestly told Qiao Sixiao:
"Teacher Qiao, I'll need your cooperation to show everyone how lazy they are at creating stories."
By now Qiao Sixiao was laughing so hard she couldn't speak. She didn't know which netizen comment had provoked Qin Wei, but she was clearly picking a fight with them now.
However, looking at the increasing viewer count and number of danmu bullets, Qiao Sixiao reined in her laughter:
"Sure, tell me how I should cooperate."
Qin Wei had a solemn expression as she pointed at the first line of the script:
"Firstly, always portraying me as a crybaby is just wrong!"
