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Chapter 74: Drunk Cat

Ruan Jinghong noticed that her thoughts of wanting to learn from others were easily seen through, so she obediently blinked her eyes.

"Can... Can I?"

Wen Jin smiled kindly, "If Ruanruan wants to learn, naturally, it's possible. However, I won't teach for free. There has to be some tuition fees involved."

Even if Ruan Jinghong wasn't the brightest, she knew that when Wen Jin mentioned "tuition fees" at this moment, it certainly didn't refer to money. With Wen Jin's status, she wouldn't resort to teaching for extra income.

She turned her not-so-bright little head, and searched her guts and scrape her belly*.

*搜肠刮肚 (sōuchángguādù) an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is racking their brains or making great efforts to think or remember something.

"I'll cook a lot of delicious food for Teacher Wen tonight. Whatever Teacher Wen wants to eat, I can make it."

Wen Jin gently stroked Ruan Jinghong's fluffy head and kindly said, "But Ruanruan, didn't you invite me for dinner today? Does that mean if I don't teach, you won't cook delicious food?"

Indeed.

Ruan Jinghong proposed again, "Then, how about I showcase my talents to Teacher Wen? I can imitate the sounds of more than ten different animals, like a cow, 'Moo~'."

Wen Jin saw Ruan Jinghong closing her lips and producing sounds through her nose, truly embodying the gestures. It was hard to hold back her amusement.

"Do you know how to meow?"

"Of course! That's beginner level!" Ruan Jinghong's eyes brightened upon hearing this suggestion. She took a breath and produced the sound of a small kitten from her vocal cords.

"Meow~ Meow Meow Meow~ Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow~"

It must be said that Ruan Jinghong's ventriloquism skills have a touch of professionalism, making it a talent worth recognizing.

If one were to close their eyes and only listen to the sound, they could imagine a little kitten leaving its mother's embrace, clumsily pouncing outside the cat's nest while calling out for its mother.

Wen Jin was caught off guard by the adorable sound of the kitten. She thought that if there was an opportunity in the future, she could coax the little one to make a few more sounds. However, she wasn't willing to grant her wish so easily.

"You've done well with the kitten's sound, but we won't need the sounds of other animals. However, my tuition fee isn't that cheap; I'll need something else."

"Then, Teacher Wen, please tell me what you want. Just say anything."

Ruan Jinghong also understood in her heart what an honor it would be to receive guidance on acting from a renowned artist.

If the reward is just learning to imitate a cat's meow, it would indeed be too perfunctory. 

She couldn't simply take advantage of others just because they were close.

However, at the moment, Ruan Jinghong couldn't think of any other ideas, so she decided to directly ask Wen Jin about her preferences.

"What I want..." Wen Jin's expression became secretive, and just as Ruan Jinghong's eyes were filled with anticipation, she suddenly changed the subject.

"I haven't thought of it yet for the time being. How about you owe me a favor, and when I think of something, I'll come to you to ask for it. How does that sound?"

Ruan Jinghong readily agreed.

She thought to herself: Teacher Wen is really kind. She's willing to guide me even before receiving any reward.

As for what Wen Jin might want in the future, Ruan Jinghong wasn't worried at all.

Teacher Wen is definitely a good person and won't deceive me. 

With a verbal agreement in place, Wen Jin began to guide Ruan Jinghong in her acting skills.

Although she had some other motives in mind, when it came to the professional field, she was dedicated and wholehearted in her teaching.

"When I acted in that drunken scene, three parts of the drunkenness were real, and seven parts were acting. An actor needs to maintain a slightly tipsy state, but at the same time, they need to have one part of clarity guiding their movements."

Wen Jin took out the cocktails they had bought at the supermarket earlier from the refrigerator and opened a bottle, handing it to Ruan Jinghong.

"This drink contains alcohol, but the alcohol content is not high. Take a sip and try to find that slightly tipsy state."

In order to perform well, Ruan Jinghong drank the entire bottle in one gulp, and after finishing, she let out a small burp.

"Ggrk, Teacher Wen, I think I'm feeling a bit tipsy."

Wen Jin sat on the sofa and cleared a space for Ruan Jinghong to perform.

"Alright, let's simulate a random scene for now.

"Recall the unpleasant experiences in your daily life, the bitterness that's hard to express, and now you're drunk, so you can release it all through the influence of alcohol."

"Experience the feeling that drunkenness brings, and aim to portray three parts drunkenness as seven parts."

"Maintain the demeanor of a drunkard, but don't forget about the camera's presence."

"When expressing key emotions, make sure to clearly show your face."

It has to be said that Wen Jin is a good teacher, and Ruan Jinghong is a good student.

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Under Wen Jin's guidance, breaking down each emotion and action, Ruan Jinghong gradually found her feelings.

She remembered her experiences when she first entered the entertainment industry.

With eyes reddened, she drunkenly complained about the company that had let her down.

No holidays, insufficient food, working from early morning until late at night, and having a large portion of her earnings deducted...

In fact, many of these things were already in the past, and Ruan Jinghong didn't really think much of them in her daily life.

But now, with Wen Jin's guidance, she released all the suppressed feelings that she had never really cared about, using the influence of alcohol.

She began to understand Wen Jin's intention. In the process of acting, actors need to respond to different scenes with different emotions.

To portray emotions as realistically as possible and evoke empathy, one can draw upon past experiences and extract similar emotions.

If it's necessary to portray emotions that one doesn't experience in their daily life, they can simulate and create scenarios through imagination, merging themselves with the protagonist of the fictional scene.

In reality, Ruan Jinghong knew that the small company she is currently in, although often unreliable, was not as terrible as she portrayed.

At the very least, they didn't involve their artists in improper transactions.

They even provided a basic salary to support a group of flower vases* with no future.

*individuals, particularly in the entertainment industry, who are primarily valued for their physical appearance or aesthetic appeal rather than their talent or skills. 

However, since the goal is to portray a feeling of sadness and suppression, it naturally requires exaggerating the plot a bit more.

There have been more distressing experiences, but those scenes are not suitable for this acting class at the moment. 

As Wen Jin watched the young performer, she seamlessly merged the intoxication and emotional release. 

Although the lines sounded more like a child complaining about not getting candy, the overall emotion was still on point. 

Considering that this acting skill hadn't undergone formal training before, being able to achieve this level on the first try can be considered as having great potential. 

After finishing the scene, Ruan Jinghong wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes and looked expectantly at Wen Jin. 

"Teacher Wen, was my performance just now acceptable?" 

"The emotion was good, but you still need to work on your delivery of lines." Wen Jin always paid attention to professional matters. 

"I also noticed that when I acted in a state of intoxication, my breath wasn't very stable, which might make it difficult for the audience to hear the lines clearly. Do you have any suggestions, Teacher Wen?" 

Having finally caught such a good teacher, Ruan Jinghong was eager to learn. 

Wen Jin gave Ruan Jinghong some techniques for delivering lines and instructed her to practice the previous scene repeatedly. 

After all, the cocktail they had was just an alcoholic beverage, and it only provided a slight sense of intoxication, which quickly faded away. 

In order to maintain a continuous state of slight intoxication, Ruan Jinghong had to drink another bottle of alcohol for each scene she performed.

Finally, after two hours of one-on-one guidance, Ruan Jinghong received a "pass" from Wen Jin regarding her lines. 

Ruan Jinghong felt happy upon hearing those words and couldn't help but find the woman in front of her pleasing to the eye. 

With black hair, fair skin, and gentle features, she exuded an indescribable elegance and allure. 

Ruan Jinghong leaned closer to Wen Jin, a slightly silly smile on her face, and said, "You're so beautiful, are you Snow White?"

Wen Jin: ?

Ruan Jinghong then brought her nose close to Wen Jin's neck and sniffed, her small nose twitching. "You smell so good. Do all princesses smell this fragrant?"

It's just a few bottles of cocktails, nothing too serious, right?

Wen Jin gently pacified the little head that was still rubbing against her neck and picked up an empty bottle from the coffee table.She carefully read the small print on the back of the bottle.

The ingredients are all common cocktail ingredients, but below that, there is a row of small print.

Caution: This product is an alcoholic beverage. Do not mix with other drinks, as it may cause hallucinatory reactions.

Hallucinatory reactions?

Before Wen Jin had a chance to observe further, her arms were tightly held by someone. A certain tipsy kitten gave her a firm bear hug while murmuring words.

"I love Snow White the most, but I've never had a Snow White doll. Can you be my doll?"

Wen Jin: What on earth?

"If you don't say anything, it means you've agreed." Ruan Jinghong planted a playful bite on Wen Jin's left cheek. "I've marked you, so you're mine now."

What kind of bossy declaration is this?

Wen Jin couldn't believe that the usually gentle and obedient little kitten would behave like this when drunk. 

This is just..too unbearable.

Wen Jin had no prior experience taking care of drunk people, and she rarely get drunk herself. At most, she would feel a bit tipsy and then sleep it off.

This was the first time she encountered such a commotion.

"Go lie down in the room."

Wen Jin caught Ruan Jinghong's wandering hands and, taking advantage of her momentary daze, carried her sideways into the bedroom and carefully placed her on the bed.

She removed Ruan Jinghong's coat and slippers, then pulled up the blanket to cover her.

Once she had settled Ruan Jinghong, Wen Jin was about to go to the kitchen to make a sobering soup when the tipsy person behind her grabbed her right hand and pulled her onto the bed.

Drunk people can be surprisingly strong.

"Don't go, my... doll."

Ruan Jinghong held onto Wen Jin with both hands and refused to let go. She didn't mind being pressed down and insisted on sleeping with her "doll."

In reality, Wen Jin could easily restrain her with her skills, but she kicked off her slippers and lay on the bed with the tipsy kitten.

Well, deep down, she was actually quite pleased. After all, it was rare for the little one to voluntarily hug her...

With her doll by her side, Ruan Jinghong remained restless.

Perhaps to make up for the childhood she missed, she held onto her hard-earned "doll" tightly, as if afraid it would be taken away from her.

She rubbed her head against Wen Jin's body, searching for the softest and most comfortable position. She murmured to herself.

"I've wanted you for a long time, but never had the chance. You're even more beautiful and fragrant than I imagined.

"Although your size is a bit big, it's more comfortable to hold you like this."

Wen Jin, with a slightly larger stature: ...

In her drunken state, Ruan Jinghong's mentality seemed to regress by a decade, revealing a side of her that was previously unknown to others.

At this moment, she was like a child seeking a sense of security, hugging her beautiful doll and touching and rubbing all over. The rubbing caused electric currents to surge through Wen Jin's body.

Finally, the "doll" that couldn't bear it any longer grabbed the drunken kitten's mischievous paw.

"That's enough. I'm no Liu Xiahui*. You still owe me tuition fees. After all this fuss, it's time for me to ask for some interest."

*Liu Xiahui is a legendary figure in ancient China regarded as a model of abiding by traditional Chinese morality,