In the TV adaptation of "Original Sin," the actor playing the suspect, though not a top-tier star like Guan Xiao, is still quite famous in China. With the show’s popularity, in addition to Guan Xiao and Yang Ning, Ding Qi, who plays the suspect, also gained brief fame on Weibo.
After three days of airing, because of the impressive acting in the characters, "Original Sin" got a rating of 7.6 on Douban, and with the absence of plastic surgery faces, it received more praise than criticism on Weibo.
On the night after the sixth episode aired, the thought of "Ying Xuaner" making her debut led Tang Li to her first sleepless night in months.
By 4 a.m., Tang Li, unable to sleep, decided to get up and go for a run.
After circling the hotel several times, she finally felt tired.
Tang Li headed upstairs for a nap.
When she woke up again, it was almost 7 a.m.
Heading to the film studio, Tang Li remained preoccupied with the evening TV broadcast and couldn’t help but turn her head to ask Yuan Qin: "What do you think about my acting?"
Without waiting for Yuan Qin’s reply, Tang Li started browsing Weibo again.
On Weibo, netizens had already begun discussing the drama’s "Ying Xuaner."
Because Ding Qi had set a high standard, expectations for her were even greater, leading to mixed reviews. Many netizens believed that since she was a complete newcomer while filming "Original Sin," it was normal for her acting to be lacking, and she definitely couldn’t compare with a powerhouse like Ding Qi.
[MorningDawnFirstSight]: "After hearing what you all said, I’m thinking of switching channels tonight. [Picking nose]"
[Venty]: "It might be a bit weak, but as long as Guan Xiao and Yang Ning are there, I can still continue watching. I’ll just take more bathroom breaks if needed."
[ACat’sCoffeeC]: "The lady’s acting is alright, isn’t it? The trailer’s already out, and I’m actually looking forward to it."
Tang Li closed Weibo and stopped reading the comments.
— Afraid that continuing would affect her state of mind during today’s filming.
Arriving at the production site, Tang Li encountered Lai Yuaner in the makeup room.
Lai Yuaner was sitting in front of the vanity mirror, scrolling through her cellphone. Upon seeing Tang Li, she let out a scoff and cast a disdainful glance her way. Once Tang Li sat down, Lai Yuaner couldn’t help making a snide remark: "Some people buy followers to hype up their acting skills. When the TV drama actually airs, they’re probably too worried to sleep."
Hearing this, Tang Li looked at Lai Yuaner in the mirror, smiled, and replied: "Can’t compare to Teacher Lai. On your first acting job, sitting on the loo, totally clueless, naturally you wouldn’t be nervous."
"You—!" Lai Yuaner was furious.
Sister Wen quickly stood up to calm Lai Yuaner down, "Focus on your own matters. Why bother with someone who’s irrelevant?"
Lai Yuaner’s anger subsided upon hearing this.
After Lai Yuaner finished with her makeup and left, the makeup artist suddenly opened a drawer, took out a small notebook, and handed it to Tang Li with an embarrassed smile: "Teacher Tang, could you please give me an autograph?"
As she spoke, the makeup artist seemed to recall something, "Tonight, I’ll be in front of the TV!"
It was the first time in half a year of acting that Tang Li was asked for an autograph.
The feeling was very subtle for her.
It was as if her hard work had been recognized.
Tang Li signed for the makeup artist and didn’t forget to say thank you, expressing gratitude for her affection.
The makeup artist hurriedly waved her hands: "I should be the one thanking you, Teacher Tang!"
After Tang Li got her makeup done and left, the makeup artist took out her cellphone and reposted the latest Weibo about the TV adaptation of "Original Sin," commenting, "Our Tangtang is not only beautiful with a great figure and acting skills, but also polite. How can your conscience be okay saying she’s not good?"