Switched Life:I Went Viral on a Family Variety Show
Chapter 202 Group Drama PK and Re-Grouping

Chapter 202: Chapter 202 Group Drama PK and Re-Grouping

The other actors continued to follow Sang Ning’s performance.

"Lady Consort Ning—"

Another "palace maid" let out a startled cry, hurriedly supporting Sang Ning, who almost stumbled to the ground.

After being steadied, Sang Ning brushed off the palace maid’s hands, drifting a few paces away in a dazed and disheartened state.

Her eyes were unfocused as she murmured, "How could this happen? We were just playing cuju together this afternoon... How could he be gone just like that?"

Sang Ning’s performance caught everyone’s attention; the mentors all lifted their heads in unison, observing her intently.

"Lady Consort, the little prince’s body has already been retrieved. The Emperor is heading toward Taiye Pond now—"

The "eunuch" burst through the door in a panic, dropping to his knees.

"No, no, that’s impossible! You’re lying to me!"

Sang Ning’s emotions completely unraveled, and she broke down into heart-wrenching sobs.

At this point, according to the situation, her cheeks should have been streaked with tears—but she just couldn’t cry.

She hadn’t fully immersed herself in the role. While she understood the Noble Consort’s overwhelming grief at losing her beloved child, she couldn’t truly empathize.

In desperation, Sang Ning clenched her teeth and fiercely pinched her thigh, enduring the pain until it forced tears from her eyes. Only then did she slowly release her grip.

"You’re lying to me! You must be lying! I’m going to find Baobao right now, I have to go—"

Her steps were shaky to the point of unsteadiness as she staggered toward the door.

Inside the sleeping quarters, both the "palace maids" and "eunuchs" were thrown into chaos, scrambling to follow her, trying to steady her.

"Lady Consort, please watch your step! What if you fall?"

At this point, all the actors had lost their rhythm and were dragged off course by Sang Ning. Even though everyone had aimed to play the most striking characters, they all ended up merely serving as foils for Sang Ning.

The actress who entered the scene first regretted it the most—she had initially thought Sang Ning wouldn’t be capable of carrying the crying scene. Unexpectedly, Sang Ning not only managed it but delivered a decent performance!

When the performance ended, Sang Ning explained her thoughts about the scene to the mentors.

After listening, the mentors provided her with their professional critique.

As observers, they acknowledged Sang Ning’s understanding of the character’s inner emotions. However, she had a critical flaw.

Her performance remained detached from the character, lacking conviction. While her expressive abilities might evoke some emotion in the audience, her overall performance couldn’t truly draw people into the story.

Sang Ning humbly accepted the feedback.

She didn’t need others to point out the problem—she could already see it herself.

Although Sang Ning’s performance wasn’t exceptional, it wasn’t hard to watch either. In the end, she successfully broke through the ensemble performance competition and advanced to the next round.

The host announced the end of the segment, and as Sang Ning was about to leave the stage, a gentle voice called out to her.

"Wait a moment."

Sang Ning turned to look at the mentors’ table, where Wen Jiu was studying her with a smile.

"Teacher Wen Jiu, is there something you’d like to say?" Sang Ning asked.

Wen Jiu chuckled softly, gracefully waving her hand. "Don’t call me ’teacher.’ I’m only a few years older than you; just call me sister."

Facing such a delicate, tender face that made one want to pull her into a hug and protect her dearly, Sang Ning found herself utterly unable to say the word "sister." In a moment of impulsive spontaneity, two words slipped out instead: "Xiao Jiu."

Wen Jiu froze for a split second, then her smile grew even brighter. Her tone carried a hint of affection as she said, "That works too. It means, in your mind, I’m as young as you are."

Sang Ning paused on stage, presenting herself as someone listening attentively.

Wen Jiu dropped the pleasantries and got straight to the point: "Sangsang, you give me the impression of an emotionless assassin."

As soon as she finished speaking, laughter erupted across the room.

"Wen Jiu, our goddess of humor, true to form. She always mixes jokes with a straight face. It’s hard not to be fooled by her! Who would’ve thought that beneath such a gentle and elegant appearance lies the soul of a comedian."

"But her critique of Sang Ning is actually quite sharp—Sang Ning’s acting style is so distinctive that, despite playing a fragile consort just now, she still gave off the vibe that she might casually whip out an AK and go after the Emperor."

Sang Ning pressed her lips together and nodded, expressing her agreement with Wen Jiu’s assessment. She awaited her follow-up advice.

"If you have time, try immersing yourself more in other people’s lives. Witness the full spectrum of human experiences, savor both joys and sorrows, and you’ll naturally gain new insights."

Wen Jiu gave a truly thoughtful suggestion. Sang Ning bowed slightly toward her in gratitude. "Thank you, Xiao Jiu. I’ll seriously consider your advice."

After the results of the ensemble acting competition were announced, the next round’s grouping process began. The 24 actors who advanced were to be divided into four teams, with six people in each group.

The next episode would also feature an ensemble acting showdown. However, unlike this time’s improvised performance, the next round would incorporate:

A script crafted by a top-tier screenwriting team, ample rehearsal time, elaborate stage sets, and heightened overall impact.

Entering the formal ensemble acting competition, everyone hoped to find actors whose skills complemented their own—this would enhance the execution and synergy of their performance.

However, the production team increased the difficulty level by ceasing self-determined group formation. Instead, they grouped actors with similar styles together, intensifying competition within the teams.

When multiple actors vied for comfortable roles, it boiled down to who was brave enough to abandon their comfort zone and take on a more challenging role.

Such choices came with risks. Success might bring surprising innovation, but failure could result in glaring mistakes.

Most actors aiming for smooth progression opted not to step out of their comfort zones.

Sang Ning was placed in a group with Shen Yi, Qingyue, and Lu Ye. The production team explained their decision by noting that they all came from idol drama backgrounds and shared similar acting styles.

The other two in their group, Wang Qiuhong and Xi Meina, were rookie actresses who had gained modest fanbases by playing supporting roles in historical romance dramas.

Not only did the production team group all the idol-genre actors together, but they also assigned them an exceptionally challenging script—a power-struggle historical drama set in ancient times.

Meanwhile, Chu Xi was grouped with five others into the Green Leaf Group because all of them had backgrounds in playing minor supporting roles. Their assigned script featured an ensemble drama where every character was central to the storyline.

Qin Kai’s group consisted of actors with experience in serious dramas. In an unexpected twist, the production team handed them an idol drama script to explore unseen sides of their acting!

The last group comprised actors skilled at playing psychopaths. The mentors were curious whether such actors could cast off audience stereotypes and deliver compelling performances as upright, virtuous characters.

After unveiling the new teams and their respective scripts, the first episode wrapped up.