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Chapter 1520: Qingyun Becomes a Disciple 2

Chapter 1520: Chapter 1520: Qingyun Becomes a Disciple 2

Feng Qingxue listened to her sister’s words and said in surprise, "That’s it? Just like that?"

Feng Qingyun nodded and then shook her head, "It’s not that simple. Director Li picked me, gave me a script, and asked me to perform a short segment. It was a scene where Shanzha suffers because of her parents’ preference for boys over girls—doing laundry, cooking, cutting pig grass, taking care of kids, and doing farm work. What’s so hard about that? Although I mainly sing, Teacher Yang performs Peking Opera. Before I became a soloist, I often played minor roles in revolutionary dramas on stage. It came to me naturally, and Director Li said I gave a very authentic performance, so he decided it was me."

An authentic performance—it was, of course, an authentic performance. Many fragments of memories from before she was five still lingered in her mind. She had grown up as a girl in a world steeped in the feudal mindset favoring boys over girls, so she deeply resonated with Shanzha.

If not for her older sister, she could have been another suffering Shanzha.

No, not just Shanzha—Shanzha was only a representation.

She had seen countless girls living in a world where boys were valued over girls. Some fought against the unfair treatment they endured, while others accepted it passively. Some, influenced by these attitudes, even came to believe they themselves were burdens and perpetuated the cycle of gender bias. Without her sister, she didn’t know if she might have become one of them.

After listening carefully, Feng Qingxue said to her sister, "You acted very well, so natural; you are Shanzha, and Shanzha is you. It was so touching. When your brother-in-law and I watched the movie, many people around us were crying. They said you were so pitiful, having such biased parents, and they wanted to bring you food and clothes."

Because it was a movie with Feng Qingyun as the lead actress, Feng Qingxue later brought her family to watch it several more times.

Many kind-hearted and simple people couldn’t distinguish between the movie and reality. They naturally believed the story in the film to be true, largely because the feudal mindset of favoring boys over girls still lingered in real life.

Feng Qingyun covered her mouth as she laughed, her eyes sparkling like rippling water, her beauty captivating.

"When I went with the troupe to perform in the countryside, many elders and villagers brought me food and drinks. Tearfully, they told me not to bottle up my hunger or cold and even asked my comrades to take care of me." The art troupe would occasionally perform in rural areas to entertain the public. Just as the city had cinemas sheltered from the wind and rain, the countryside had open-air screenings, usually scheduled during the idle winter farming season—a kind of event she had never experienced as a child.

"So, will you keep acting in movies?" Chen Xueniang asked.

Feng Qingyun thought for a moment and shook her head. "I’m not sure. Whether I act or not isn’t up to me; I have to follow the army’s arrangements. Like this time, I hadn’t signed up to act at all, but in the end, I still did, and as the lead actress. Director Li feels I have a strong talent for acting and that I sing well too. For his next movie, which he’s preparing, he wants me to act again and also sing in the film."

When talking about singing, Feng Qingyun’s eyes lit up. Compared to acting in movies, she still loved singing more.

Feng Qingxue knew her sister well and smiled knowingly. "Since you love singing, study it diligently. No matter which profession you’re in, there’s always more to learn. When is your next break? I’ll take you to meet an old musician."

"Sister, which master have you befriended this time?" Feng Qingyun widened her bright, watery eyes in surprise.

Her elder sister had a kind nature and a generous heart. Because of this kindness and sincerity, she always seemed to form connections with all sorts of masters. She treated people genuinely, and they returned her sincerity. This brought an immeasurable wealth of knowledge to her and her family.