Chapter 1025 The Battle of Ideas (Part 2)

Indeed.

Cajun Feisi is still the person May is familiar with. At least in drama, he has extremely pure beliefs. It is precisely because of this belief that he does not conceal her disappointment and does not change his words just because he needs her help.

To free up space for his troupe in exchange for a perfect performance seems to be a natural choice for those who really love theater.

But she found that she couldn't easily say the word "yes".

It was as if something was stopping her.

Mei closed her eyes, and heard the girl's voice faintly in her ears.

"Mrs. Lannis, please wait for me..."

"This is my thank you gift, please accept it..."

Then someone handed a salted fish to her hand.

At that moment, Mei suddenly understood what was stopping her.

She opened her eyes and met the drama master's gaze.

This time, she no longer had any intention of avoiding it.

There are many ways to evade the answer. First, confirm your appreciation, and then add "but" as a turning point. Then, whether it is to explain the nature of the shadow projection, or to inform that this drama was personally approved by the King, It can be regarded as an answer that does not lose points.

Cajun Faith knew very little about Neverwinter. He neither knew the special features of the Star Flower Troupe nor understood His Majesty's emphasis on drama. It could be said that he was looking in the wrong direction from the beginning. If she could explain it clearly, she would not only be able to reverse these people's misunderstandings, but she might even have the chance to save Master Kajin from a lot of disappointment.

But Mei knew in her heart that these were just another kind of escape.

"Mr. Cajun, is your performance just for His Majesty?"

"There are also the nobles, ministers and lords who came to congratulate us," Ka Jin nodded. "If there is no matching audience, no matter how wonderful the performance is, it will be meaningless."

Just like gold paired with jewelry, good wine paired with jade cups, every smile, every move of an actor has its own meaning. Only careful and dedicated appreciators can taste the difference between excellence and perfection.

As it should be.

"Then please forgive me for not agreeing to it," Mei said sternly, "because what you are performing is by no means a perfect drama."

"What...what?" The old man frowned, "You didn't even look at it, how did you make this conclusion?"

"Because no matter how wonderful it is, those people are just watching from the sidelines -" she felt strength constantly gushing out from the bottom of her heart. "They will applaud, praise, and talk about it in their free time, but that's all. This A drama is just a small part of their many entertainments. Without it, their lives will not change in any way - if it is just a dispensable thing, how can it be called perfect?"

Kajin Feisi's face darkened. For creators, drama is equivalent to their own children. No one can easily accept this kind of evaluation. "I thought you just lost your way chasing fame, but I didn't expect it." I also learned how arrogant the world is. From what you said, have you ever seen what a perfect drama looks like?"

"I haven't seen it," May said frankly, "but I know what it should look like."

Ka Jin stared at her, his eyes like sharp knives, and his years of accumulated power gave him a mountain-like sense of oppression. This weight was enough to scare the younger generations in the theater world.

It was obvious that the other party was waiting for her to explain further, and this was an answer that could easily lose points. In other words, no matter how she answered, it was impossible to truly satisfy the other party.

But Mei didn't give in.

She also knew that after these next words were spoken, she would completely embark on another path - a path that they had never seen and could not understand. This means that she will part ways with most people in the theater world. Not to mention being disappointed, I am afraid that all the friendships in the past will end, and she will no longer be able to integrate with them.

The price is high, isn't it?

she asked herself.

Then another voice answered her.

"But it's worth it."

May said, "A great drama should not just be something to watch, an entertainment that only enters the nobles' field of vision when they are free; it can carry much more and can even change the lives of others." destiny--"

""Witch Diary" gives the public the opportunity to learn about the lives of witches, thereby removing the stigma that does not belong to them; "Dawn" encourages everyone to participate in labor and say goodbye to poverty and hunger. Following this call, many people live a life of ample food and clothing. Life; "New City" uses an intuitive way to allow new immigrants to accept the rules of Neverwinter, and also makes the black street rats who wander here have no place to stay. And "A Hero's Life"..."

She paused and said slowly, "To help a very sad little girl cheer up and throw herself into a new life - I think there are not a few people like her who lost their loved ones in the war, no matter how many people died because of it. change, I’m happy to be able to help them through theatre.”

"What exactly do you want to say..." Ka Jin said in a deep voice.

"You once told me that the most outstanding drama allows the audience to immerse themselves in the life of the character, but now I want them to see their own future." May said bluntly, "Without jewelry and jade cups, the nobles will also Other substitutes can be found, but the drama I perform is food that can fill most people's stomachs."

Faced with this answer, Ka Jin did not answer for the first time.

"I believe that the play you have been preparing for two years will be very exciting, but the upcoming performance of "Wolf Heart Romance" by Xinghua Theater Company is also beyond imagination. Although it only took more than a month from preparation to stage, some of the actors even did it for the first time. performance, but it is still the best play I have ever seen." She bowed slightly and saluted, "If your mind has not changed at all after watching it, I will recommend your new play to Your Majesty. .”

After leaving the Whistle Inn, Mei felt comfortable all over, and even her steps became much lighter.

As soon as she walked out of the alley, she saw Carter Lannis waiting by the street.

"Why are you here?" Mei asked in surprise.

"Eileen said that you were picked up by Mr. Cajun's steward. I was a little worried, so I came over." Carter shrugged. "Anyway, I have to go to the convenience market to buy some food for dinner later, so I happened to stop by."

"Really?" Mei glanced at him, "Have you already known what happened in the hotel that day?"

"You didn't even eat an extra bowl of food that day. It's strange that you can't tell." The chief knight said proudly.

"Wait a minute..." She stopped abruptly, "Isn't it you who went to tell the city hall? Rejecting the Cajun Theater Company's performance application or something like that-"

"Ah?" Carter raised his eyebrows, "What are you talking about? Whose performance did I refuse?"

Mei stared at him for a while, then breathed a sigh of relief, "No, it's nothing..."

"Hey, you won't tell me?"

"It's not important anyway..." she smiled, "By the way, you haven't bought dinner yet, have you?"

"What, is there anything you really want to eat?"

"Well, let's eat salted fish tonight."

"Salted fish? Don't you like eating these kinds of pickled products... The little girl gave it to you last time, and you ate it for several days--"

"I like to eat now, don't you?" May interrupted Carter, then extended her right hand to him, "I just ask you if you want to go?"

"Of course," the knight took her hand without hesitation, "As long as it's your request, I can go anywhere."

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