Bai and Shirley arrived at the band's residence early in the morning. After seeing Bai Lan, they explained the situation to him.
"In other words, this is the second collaboration between the orchestra and the theater troupe!" Bai Lan was very happy, "Of course it's no problem, we don't have any reservations during this time. Rather, I would also like to thank Sister Bai for inviting us! "
If you can perform at the Kingdom's banquet for the Empire, you will receive a large amount of remuneration and at the same time, you will be in the sight of more upper-class people. This is a very rare opportunity for some performance groups.
No matter which performance group Bai asks for help, he will not be rejected, and in fact will be thanked by the other party.
"The orchestra is the best performing group in the capital. For such an important performance, of course I have to choose you as a collaborator." She has already had a harmonious cooperation with the orchestra, and Bai Bai likes Bai Lan very much, so her tone is less A little more etiquette, a little more natural smile.
"Hey." Bai Lan was a little shy after receiving the compliment.
This kid is so cute.
Shirley, who was standing behind Bai, covered the corners of her raised mouth with her sleeves.
Although the method of negotiating cooperation is not formal enough, the main person in charge of the two parties is here, and it was decided after simple discussions. Because they are acquaintances, there is no need to sign a written contract in a hurry, and the rehearsal venue has been set at Bai's home early in the morning, so today we only need to discuss the band's support candidates.
"I must be one of them!" Bai Lan raised his hands excitedly. He looked cheerful and cheerful, but his eyes were serious enough. "The male and female protagonists of this stage play are still Brother An and Sister Miku?"
He has done a lot of homework and knows the troupe's previous performance records by heart. However, because he hadn't received the script yet, he subconsciously thought that this play would be a common love drama in the capital, but he also believed that the script produced by the theater troupe would not be simple.
Bai realized what Bai Lan was thinking and said: "Everyone was still discussing when I came, but this time the protagonists are brother and sister, and the setting is twins. They should not be played by the two of them again. After all, An and Miku At first glance, the difference is quite big, and it’s hard to make up for it with props.”
"The male and female protagonists are siblings?!" Bai Lan looked at Bai in surprise, "Isn't it too..."
"...It's not a romantic drama, it's about family ties." Bai was stunned for a second before he realized what Bai Lan was talking about, and he suddenly laughed.
Shirley looked at Bai Lan with a strange look.
I know a lot at a young age...
Bai told the general setting of the story, and Bai Lan's eyes immediately lit up: "It sounds interesting!"
Bai was not surprised. Anyone who loves stage plays would find it difficult to resist such a fresh and alluring story.
"If it wasn't inappropriate, I would like to play the leading role. Unfortunately, the male lead's personality is too different from mine, and I don't have the confidence to play the leading role well..." Bai Lan stretched out her hand to compare her height, "I am also the same as Brother An. There's a big height difference between her and I can't play the heroine, ugh~~"
Bai Lan is now about the same height as Miku, a little shorter.
Bai's heart moved and he asked, "Have you ever formally acted in a stage play?"
Her idea was that if Bai Lan's acting skills were up to par, he and Miku could play the male and female protagonists. It just so happens that there is not much height difference between Bai Lan and Miku, and their faces have not grown. They are in the immature stage. With a little makeup, they can play twins with Miku.
But the key point is that the acting skills must be passable.
The male protagonist of the new script is different from most existing male protagonists in romance dramas. This role requires higher acting skills. He needs to be emotionally restrained, not showing his emotions and anger, and he must also lose control of his emotions from time to time during the development of the plot. feeling, and there is an emotional outburst at the end. In the entire script, the most difficult thing to play is the male protagonist. People with poor acting skills cannot handle it at all. Playing hard will only destroy the perception of the entire drama.
If you are planning to let someone from outside the theater play the leading role, you must be cautious.
While waiting for an answer, Licht happened to walk in with tea: "Don't listen to this kid's nonsense. He just likes to watch stage plays and knows nothing about performances."
"Sister Licht!" Bai Lan, who was exposed, was a little angry.
That's right, after all, Bai Lan is still young and has already achieved such high achievements in dance and business processing abilities. It is normal to have relative shortcomings.
Bai smiled and took the tea from Licht's hand, not disappointed.
Letting Bai Lan play the leading role was just a spur of the moment idea, so there's no need to feel regretful if it didn't work out.
Taking a sip of the fragrant tea, Bai gradually formed a follow-up plan in his mind. Shirley stood in the back and drank tea while chatting with Licht and Bai Lan about some common topics, so that the conversation would not become dull.
"If it's convenient, would you like to come to my home today to discuss the details of the performance? Bai Lan is interested in the script, so you can take a look. Although I brought it with me, my understanding is definitely not as deep as An's."
Based on her words, Bai Lan immediately guessed who the author was.
"Did Brother An write the script?! It's really amazing!" Brandy was about to make a move, but after hesitation, he glanced at Licht.
"I will arrange it." Licht said softly.
Bai Lan immediately broke out into a big smile.
Seeing the two people's reactions, Bai blinked and said nothing.
Shirley half-closed her eyes as if she was smiling or thinking about something.
…
afternoon.
When Bai returned home with Bai Lan and Licht who were guests, he saw a screen built with thick cloth against the wall in the hall. Everyone, including Hutto, was gathered outside, not knowing what they were doing. There were a lot of clothes scattered around.
"He, Mr. Hutto!" Bai Lan was still a little excited when she saw Hutto for the second time, and her face turned red.
Hutto, who was sitting drinking tea, looked over with a gentle smile on his face: "It's Bai Lan, welcome."
He was deeply impressed by this little guy who fainted with excitement when they first met and made everyone around the table rush. Like Bai, Hutto also liked the child very much.
Licht folded his hands on his lower abdomen and saluted Hutto in a very formal manner.
Hutto nodded to her.
"Father, this is..."
"Ahaha, An, get out quickly, get out quickly, let everyone see!"
As soon as Bai finished asking the question, he heard Miku's extremely excited voice. She was startled by the sudden loud voice, and then saw everyone staring at the screen in unison, with anticipation in their eyes.
Hutto shook his head with a sigh for some reason and started reading.
Bai was still wondering what Miku was doing behind the screen when he heard An's voice again.
"No more..." An's voice sounded very resistant, almost to the point of collapse, and even a bit crying.
Bai suddenly became curious.
Just listen to Miku continue: "No! I ran out just for this and didn't even eat lunch!"
"You have to come out with me!"
Her voice became softer again: "It's okay, this is at home, we are all our own people, nothing will happen to us."
"Well--"
The honest and good boy Bai Lan was about to speak to remind Miku that she was a guest, but before she could say anything, Jerry appeared in front of her and covered her mouth tightly.
Jerry blinked at Bai Lan, and then let go when Bai Lan nodded and made no further movements.
Miku walked out from behind the screen, turned around and said to the back: "Okay, come out quickly!"
She smiled very happily.
"...Wait a minute, I'll adjust."
"OK!"
Miku nodded magnanimously, but after waiting for a while, no one came out, and there was obvious impatience on her face.
"Come out!" Miku stretched out his hand and pulled hard.
Bai Lan had already said hello to An, but she saw that the girl Miku pulled out was a girl - her long black hair was spread over her shoulders, and her black and gold princess dress only exposed her hands and shoulders. The girl looked noble and elegant.
Her face is even more delicate, and the little bits of makeup make it look like a perfectly crafted work of art. If the pink rouge hadn't made her look a little human, people would have mistaken her for a messenger created by God himself.
There was not much emotion on the girl's face, and the corners of her eyebrows were trembling slightly for some reason, which was endearing. The moment she was pulled out by Miku, her black pearl-like eyes were filled with panic.
The first time they saw her, everyone thought she was a noble princess.
Everyone was stunned. The only calm person present was Hutto who was reading a book and was not moved by the exclamation at all.
The moment the girl Miku brought out in a hurry saw Bai Lan, her face immediately stiffened, as if she knew him.
Bai Lan looked at the girl for two seconds, seeming to be recalling something, but didn't get an answer for a long time. Suddenly he looked at Miku, a look of surprise flashed across his face, but in the end he looked blank again.
"Hello, big sister." Bai Lan greeted sweetly. This was the tone he often used for people he met for the first time. It was easy to like.
"Thank you for pretending to be stupid, but..." However, the "girl" who heard this covered her face and squatted down like a collapse, "Spare me!"
The voice that the "girl" made was An's voice.
