After the empress transmigrated, she became the judge of the entertainment industry.

Chapter 504 is like a character emerging from a cocoon to become a butterfly.

Over the next two days, training continued as usual, and other matters progressed gradually.

By the weekend, Sheng Hanyu was able to confirm that the adjusted training would not have any impact on Sheng Luoxin's body, so he told him to rest more and then went to the capital with Ye Sanqing.

This time, there's no private jet to ride in.

Since they had made an appointment with Yin Xiangming to see his play, they certainly wouldn't break their promise.

The journey was indeed arduous. The traffic jams in Beijing were so bad that the time it took to get from the airport to the theater was almost longer than the time it took to get from the training ground to the airport.

Fortunately, Sheng Hanyu was extremely familiar with the situation, and they set off early, arriving just in time.

Ye Sanqing had never seen a play in this world before, and he was now looking at the merchandise sold in the theater shop with great curiosity.

“We can buy some and have him sign them later,” Sheng Hanyu said.

At times like these, he never takes his mask off.

Of course, Ye Sanqing is also dressed like this today, after all, one should be careful in such a public occasion.

"If we blend into the crowd signing autographs after the event, won't he be startled?" Ye Sanqing suddenly said mischievously.

"You can give it a try."

The two bought some merchandise and went inside. They sat in a VIP box on the second floor, which had a pretty good view, but it was a bit far from the stage, but there was nothing they could do about it.

If the two of them sit in the middle of the first row, and someone notices them, it could cause crowding and other problems for the theater, which wouldn't be good.

Ye Sanqing looked around at his surroundings and nodded.

There appears to be no safety hazard.

However, this theater looked much like the one in her previous world.

In the past, despite advanced technology, the upper class, such as nobles and wealthy families, actually sought "natural" things.

In other words, advanced equipment can make it seem as if a live drama is being performed in front of you, but the higher the social status, the more people pursue "realism" and "naturalness"... Therefore, live drama performances are very popular and tickets are often hard to come by.

Ye Sanqing wasn't surprised. After all, the way people use something to flaunt their status is pretty much the same on both sides. The only difference is what that thing actually is.

Anything considered "luxurious" is merely a man-made concept.

Soon the play began, and they began to enjoy it attentively.

This play is somewhat experimental, with many long monologues. It's not the type with rich plot conflicts, lots of character dialogue, or high entertainment value. In contrast, it expresses something more profound.

Ye Sanqing read a section and understood the general theme.

It should be meant to express the choices and struggles people make when facing inner difficulties and darkness.

Then, people encounter different difficulties and deal with them in different ways, but the core is the same: believe in the light and you will eventually be saved or liberated.

So in terms of the way it's presented, the actors take turns going on stage to give monologues, and there's a main storyline running through it all, culminating in the end.

Hmm, it's very artistic and the content is relatively heavy, but when Ye Sanqing was observing his surroundings just now, he noticed that the seats below were almost completely full.

It seems that people sometimes like to confront their inner darkness.

Given this model, Yin Xiangming also has a separate component.

His makeup was very special; he was in a cocoon on stage, and he was surrounded inside the cocoon, so his face was completely hidden.

In other words, he needs to struggle while expressing emotions solely through tone and voice, and finally break free from his cocoon.

The difficulty was already quite high, but Ye Sanqing felt that the most difficult part wasn't this section, but rather the lines...

This character is also a victim of sexual assault.

Ye Sanqing truly couldn't imagine how Yin Xiangming would have faced this role if he hadn't resolved the issue on the variety show. If he hadn't overcome his own mental hurdle, playing this role would have been truly...

Yin Xiangming has clearly broken free from his shackles, just like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.

This imagery suits him so well.

There are also scenes where characters step on broken mirror shards, avoid their reflections, and eventually pick up the shards to see their own faces. These actions are primarily conveyed through lighting effects. This set of movements is clearly meticulously choreographed and very graceful.

The message here is probably about confronting your own brokenness...

Ye Sanqing thought for a moment, then looked at Sheng Hanyu and found him staring intently.

Wait a minute, what's with that crying-looking expression on his face?

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Ye Sanqing asked this question with his eyes.

Sheng Hanyu nodded to her, which probably meant they would talk during the intermission.

After Yin Xiangming's segment, it was time for a break. Sheng Hanyu went out and bought drinks, then returned and handed them to Ye Sanqing.

This was a completely private trip, so they decided not to bring their assistants, since their assistants are quite busy...

"Were you just now? Were you unhappy?" Ye Sanqing asked, puzzled.

"No... I was just a little touched."

Sheng Hanyu thought for a moment, feeling it would be difficult to explain to her, who was emotionally deprived, so she asked, "Why don't you tell me your feelings first?"

Ye Sanqing truthfully recounted his previous thoughts, leaving Sheng Hanyu somewhat amused and exasperated.

She's analyzing this purely from the perspective of performance style and stage effect...

Well, she understood the meaning, and the other technical comments were correct, but she just couldn't convey the emotion...

“Oh, but I think he has had a tough time.” Ye Sanqing glanced at the closed door of the private room and continued, “I was just thinking that if I hadn’t interfered before, would there have been any problems with him playing this role?”

She knew that Yin Xiangming's performance was emotionally rich, but it was still quite difficult for her to be moved to tears... It seems that matters of the heart are hard to "learn".

"Actually, what moved me was precisely what you said."

Sheng Hanyu found a point of explanation and said, "I think he fully expressed that struggle. Your worries are not wrong, the original... 'script'? It was too cruel for him."

Sometimes it's said that actors get so immersed in their roles that they develop depression, but this isn't a complete statement. It basically only describes the event and its outcome in a fragmented way.

However, the causes are very complex. It cannot be said that the actor who eventually got sick was very dedicated to his performance, nor can it be said that they lacked the ability to detach themselves from their roles and were therefore prone to illness.

In fact, Yin Xiangming is the best example. If the previous psychological trauma is repeatedly recurred without being healed, it is equivalent to repeatedly rubbing salt into the wound.

Often, it's just a matter of chance. Some people can turn grief into strength, but we can't expect everyone to have that strength.

While it is admirable to persevere while ill, weakness in the face of illness should also be forgiven.

"so?"

"So, I feel that I did the right thing in changing my fate."

Sheng Hanyu concluded with a smile.