He didn't disturb Chu Meibo, but went to the hotel first.
So, after Chu Meibo finished rehearsing and returned to the hotel, she learned that Shen Huai had come.
Shen Huai said, "I saw you chatting happily with the teachers, so I didn't want to disturb you. How's your rehearsal going lately? How's the script...?"
Chu Meibo had been smiling, but Shen Huai's words immediately brought a touch of melancholy to her face.
Shen Huai's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Is there a problem with the script?"
This was also his biggest concern. As far as Shen Huai knew, in order to accurately portray the true history, the script specially invited professors from the History Department of Zhongjing University and experts from the National Museum as consultants to minimize the possibility of problems.
Even so, given the vast historical span, there are bound to be omissions.
Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but Chu Meibo came from that era after all. If there really is a problem with the script, she would definitely point it out, which would be troublesome. Experts certainly have historical data to support their claims, and if Chu Meibo refutes them like this, people might think she's arrogant.
However, Chu Meibo simply shook her head: "No, there's nothing wrong with the script."
"That……"
Chu Meibo sighed softly: "I just never expected that Yun Zhuoyi and I, who disliked each other and were rivals for so many years, would be the one to sweep my grave after I died."
Chu Meibo had just received the script and had already read through it all, but she became increasingly silent as she read on.
After her death, the domestic situation became increasingly dire, with the entire Dongjiang region falling to the Japanese and fraught with danger. Yun Zhuoyi, who was living in Zhongjing at the time, raised funds for the war effort through charity performances and was a thorn in the side of the Japanese invaders. However, she still risked her life to return to Dongjiang to pay her respects, almost losing her life in the process.
Later generations, unaware of their past interactions and entanglements, considered it to be a story of two women who admired each other, and this story has been passed down through generations.
Chu Meibo wanted to say that they didn't appreciate each other at all, and that Yun Zhuoyi clearly disliked her, but she couldn't say anything.
Chu Meibo said in a low voice, "Sometimes I wonder if she, like me, has a soul that exists in this world and lingers there. But sometimes I hope she doesn't have any obsessions, otherwise how heartbroken she would be if she saw all this."
Shen Huai opened his mouth, but didn't know how to comfort Chu Meibo.
Chu Meibo quickly calmed herself down: "I'm fine, I just felt something. As for you, you came all this way, you must have something to talk to me about."
Shen Huai nodded: "Mr. Chu's family's plane tickets have been booked, for early March."
Chu Meibo was stunned for a moment before she realized that he was referring to the biological father's family of this body. When she first transmigrated, the couple was still arrogant and haughty, but now the matter has finally been resolved.
Once they left, the feud with Chu Chu would be over, and the last hidden danger concerning her would also disappear. And all of this was accomplished so quickly thanks to Shen Huai.
Chu Meibo said earnestly to Shen Huai, "Thank you."
Shen Huai shook his head: "I am your agent, so it is my responsibility to solve these problems for you."
Seeing his indifferent expression, Chu Meibo didn't say anything more, but kept it in mind. She patted Shen Huai's shoulder and said, "A thousand words are left unsaid. In short, from now on you are my younger brother. No one can bully you, not even Xiao Ye."
Shen Huai: "..."
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The official recording took place the next day.
"Traveling with History" is presented with a combination of regular and guest stars. The regular guests include three: the first is Meng Honghe, a top host from Zhongjing TV, known for his calm and humorous personality, who oversees the show's flow; the second is Yan Zhenxiong, a popular online professor from the History Department of Zhongjing University, famous for his down-to-earth and accessible lectures; and the third is a familiar face – Qiu Jie, the singing and dancing star who previously collaborated with Ye Cang on "The Rising Star."
This episode's guest star is award-winning actor Fu Cheng. Fu Cheng started acting at the age of seventeen, won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor at the age of twenty-six, and is now just thirty years old, which is the most charming time of his life. Moreover, he was recently confirmed to play the male lead in "Red Actress", and he is currently enjoying great popularity.
The four guests arrived at the recording site early to get their makeup done. Fu Cheng took the initiative to start a conversation: "Teachers, how exactly are we going to record this time? Director Yu is being so mysterious, I'm still completely clueless."
Meng Honghe laughed and said, "To be honest, we did the same thing in the first episode, but you don't need to worry too much. Just treat it as experiencing a panoramic interactive stage play."
Fu Cheng looked interested upon hearing this: "That sounds quite interesting."
Qiu Jie chimed in from the side, "Brother Cheng, let me tell you, this is truly brilliant. You'll see for yourself when you see it in a bit."
After hearing what they said, Fu Cheng became even more curious.
When the recording began, the four of them had already changed into costumes from the Republican era and followed the instructions of the production team to walk to the theater.
The group stood in front of a large red-lacquered gate.
Meng Honghe smiled and said, "Push open this door and we will enter the Rongxi Theater from the Republican era, witness the life of Yun Zhuoyi, the most famous female old actor at that time, and also witness the rise and fall of the Peking Opera world for nearly a century."
Qiu Jie continued, "We are handing this great power over to our guest guest today—Fu Cheng, Brother Cheng."
Fu Cheng was pushed to the front by them and was inexplicably influenced by them, so he solemnly pushed open the red-lacquered door.
However, when they opened the door, everyone was stunned.
They were like a switch that had been flipped, and the once quiet theater suddenly came alive. It was filled with people dressed in long gowns and mandarin jackets, many of whom still had braids, eating melon seeds and drinking tea. Waiters carrying teapots with long spouts moved among the guests, refilling their water.
The theater was bustling with noise, the stage resounded with gongs and drums, and cheers could be heard from time to time.
It was like a scroll painting depicting the style of the Republic of China era slowly unfolding before them.
Fu Cheng initially thought they were talking about a panoramic interactive stage play and took it as a joke, but now that it was all so vividly presented before his eyes, he almost thought he had really traveled through time.
Seeing Fu Cheng's shocked expression, Meng Hong and the other two smiled, after all, they had been just as foolish in the first episode.
Fu Cheng looked around curiously: "So this is a theater from the Republican era."
Qiu Jie nodded and quickly got into character: "Actually, I've been researching how to incorporate Chinese elements into singing and dancing recently. Now is a good opportunity to consult with some Peking Opera masters."
Yan Zhenxiong, who had been silent until now, slowly said, "If the master knew that you wanted to sing Peking Opera while jumping around, he might beat you up first."
All four of them laughed.
At this moment, a waiter came up and asked warmly, "Would you like to sit upstairs or in the lobby?"