I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 293, A Dream Within a Dream

"No! No!"

At that moment, Li Yun suddenly woke up, his whole body soaked in sweat.

"Thank goodness, it was just a dream, it was just a dream."

"Very good"

"dad."

"Yes, little girl, it's good that you're alright."

Li Yun saw her daughter not far away, staring at her with innocent, wide eyes, her gaze filled with heartache.

Yes, I was woken up by a nightmare.

In my nightmare, the principal's evil clutches finally reached for my daughter, but thankfully, it was just a dream.

"But Dad."

"Um?"

"It hurts so much, it really hurts!"

At this moment, the daughter was crying and telling Li Yun her story.

It really hurts.

She is not a deaf-mute child; she is a normal person. She can cry and make a fuss.

But regardless of whether they are deaf or mute, or whether they have mental disorders, they all experience pain.

"Ah!! I...I..."

"you"

"Don't come any closer!"

Li Yun could no longer distinguish whether he was dreaming or in reality. Was he Liu Ping'an, the timid middle-aged teacher?

Li Yun is still an actor and director.

At this moment, the person in front of him looked at Li Yun in silence for a while, and then slowly spoke.

"Moon Bay, Moon Bay"

A gentle singing voice came from his lips.

The magnetic voice, the nursery rhymes I often listened to as a child, sounded quite gentle coming from the mouth of this "superstar".

Li Yun's breathing gradually calmed down and became more even.

The situation eventually eased.

Then he slumped into the chair, his clothes completely soaked.

"Thank you. Thank you."

"It's alright," the 'Superstar' patted Li Yun on the shoulder and grinned, "Welcome back to reality."

This place must be the real world.

"You're quite slow, which isn't a good habit for a director." At this moment, the 'director' next to him clicked his tongue and said, "Every second we shoot costs money. Every second you dawdle means we have to spend more money."

"sorry"

Li Yun still sincerely apologized.

I went to the restroom to wash my face.

then.

He recalled the script from his dream, meticulously examining every detail, every corner, and the characters' expressions and movements, leaving no aspect unrecorded.

And then there was the sound of crying.

The sound of my daughter crying.

Li Yun was trembling as she wrote the script.

My hands were trembling.

Interacting with the daughter in my dream

Every little detail was so real, so authentic, so unforgettable, etched into my very being, into my very bones.

That kind of pain was also very real.

Would you like this system to offer a little help to alleviate your pain?

Yes, I really want it!

This time, the pain was so real, so tangible, that for the first time, Li Yun wanted the system to numb his suffering.

This system is currently...

"No! No way!"

Suddenly, Li Yun spoke, his voice menacing.

"No! Go back!"

But it's yours.

"I said go back! No need."

Li Yun took a deep breath and slumped down at the table.

No need to

These painful memories and feelings should be preserved.

This is the feeling of the character, a feeling that can be experienced firsthand.

Even if it hurts, even if it hurts a lot, you should still keep it.

I am the director.

I am an actor.

I am Li Yun.

"The director really sleeps late."

"He's the director, investor, and lead actor; what's wrong with him being a little capricious?"

"Hey, everyone's here for the script reading."

At this moment, everyone in the crew was a bit bored, including several third-tier supporting actors.

Apart from Liu Qianqian, these people are all from Shengchang's core team, third-tier supporting actors.

To be honest, these supporting actors were also learning for the first time that their boss was actually Li Yun, the Golden Eagle Award winner.

They've really hidden it well.

It caught everyone completely off guard.

However, the number of supporting characters is not too large; the main roles are still concentrated on the 'homeroom teacher' and the 'principal'.

And the 'students'.

At this moment, Zhuo Wei looked at the old principal and said.

Are you sure you're okay?

"I'm sure," Liu Ping said with a slight smile, "I'll be fine."

"No problem."

"You've shown all my information to Li Xianshi, haven't you?"

"Um"

"I really hope he won't hate this sentimental old man."

Pretentious

The initial intention behind making this film could even be described as noble, even somewhat obsessive.

A bizarre, deeply ingrained obsession.

Indeed, his decision to send the former principal to prison back then caused quite a stir and a sensation.

But in fact, at the very beginning, Principal Liu Ping did not have that much courage.

This also caused the regret that surrounded him throughout his life.

"You've already done very well," Zhuo Wei sighed softly.

But I also know that I can't say much because of my position.

He remained silent, and when Li Yun arrived, he was visibly haggard.

"Let's begin, Principal Liu, Mr. Zhuo, Liu Qianqian, let's start with a script reading."

"Let's take a look at the script."

At this moment, Li Yun's eyes showed signs of weariness and exhaustion.

Zhuo Wei and Liu Ping were both stunned. Why did he suddenly look so haggard and tired? It seemed like he hadn't rested well last night.

There's also a meticulously revised script.

At this moment, everyone felt a little ashamed, including the crew. They had thought Li Yun had really gone to rest, but he came back exhausted.

"Brother Li."

Looking at Li Yun, Liu Qianqian felt a strange pain; that feeling could be described as heartache.

There's no mistake, it's just heartbreaking.

My heart aches for the man before me, for the deep weariness in his eyes.

But aside from the heartache and the deep exhaustion in Li Yun's heart.

There's another kind, one that Liu Qianqian also finds hard to forget, deep in her eyes.

Pain, loss, exhaustion, numbness.

There is another kind of joy.

The joy of receiving.

What did Brother Li gain from all this pain and loss?

Stubborn, a bit crazy.

Li Yun could feel and perceive his own pain, and he really wanted to remember the feeling that this pain brought him.

This is not contradictory.

When Li Yun took out the newly revised script.

As a professional in the entertainment industry, Zhuo Wei could tell it was impossible.

It's impossible for Li Yun to film and act well with this newly revised script.

Here, the character of Liu Ping'an, the protagonist, is portrayed in even greater detail.

A type of personality that is absolutely difficult to portray.

Although the script evokes more empathy.

But it's also more difficult.

Liu Ping'an, a middle-aged unemployed man, came to his hometown county and became a teacher at a special school.

Under such circumstances.

He discovered the principal, and he also discovered the darkness within this cramped campus.

Hypocritical "charity" under the guise of sponsoring students.

This is very different from the core of the Korean film "The Crucible" from the previous era. The Korean film "The Crucible" was essentially an attack on the collusion between the government and its officials.

Li Yun's own version of "The Crucible" is different.

Local tyrants who can control everything exist everywhere.

This is a malignant disease that cannot be eradicated in any land or place, and the making of a film always has its core principles.

Li Yun currently feels that the core theme and central idea of ​​his version of "The Crucible" is the protagonist's choice.

This entanglement.

The feeling of being entangled.

For ordinary people.

For the nation and society, this is especially true for people with mental disabilities who cannot express themselves verbally.

What should they do? What should they do?

[Farewell to all the staff of Matsuyama Special Education School]

[Rewards: Storyboarding Emotional Skills +10, Overall Directing Skills +10, Mental Strength -5~10, Mental Resistance +10, Constitution +5]

Increased empathy: Your thoughts are more emotional, and you are able to understand the emotions of others.

[Memory: A chaotic personality forges your mind and memory]

Embrace madness proactively, and use madness to gain talent—this sounds like something you would do.

Wishing you a pleasant experience making your first film.

Everyone.

Not just one person.

Hahaha.

Li Yun looked around at the people: Liu Ping'an, the lawyer, the homeroom teacher, her mother, the principal, her daughter, and her students.

Their spirit is right before my eyes.

Looking intently at himself.

I need to liberate them.

Sending them away also liberates my own spirit.

Complete filming of this movie.

At this moment, Li Yun felt very confused about his current situation.

Too many minds are mixed up.

I can't quite distinguish between reality and illusion.

During the script reading, Li Yun even left early.

"I'll be leaving now. You can talk to Sisi about anything."

Li Yun returned to her room and looked at the noisy spirits around her.

The director and the superstar were also present.

The director then offered a sudden word of comfort.

"Well, some things don't need to be forced. Sometimes, not everyone needs to, and not everyone can, do things perfectly."

"That's good enough."

Is it about the same?

That should be fine.

Even professional directors say so, so I'll just listen.

May I?

The superstar didn't have much to say; he simply sang a song to comfort Li Yun.

But sometimes, we make our own choices.

Li Yun was a little tired.

Both last night's dream within a dream and today's script reading have left Li Yun feeling a bit tired.

For someone with my iron constitution, this little bit of fatigue is nothing, but the mental exhaustion is something I can't hide.

It's really just mental exhaustion.

This made Li Yun drowsy.

As Li Yun drifted off to sleep, he felt himself resting on something soft.

It smells slightly sweet.

But at least the mental stress was soothed by this gentle touch.

What exactly is this?

do not care.

Let's go to sleep first; tomorrow is the official start-up date.

Let me calm down a bit before I do that.

Liu Qianqian was a little worried about Li Yun, so she followed him. But just as she was about to ask him something, the big pig's head was already resting on her lap.

The girl that countless young men dream of in this era.

Liu Qianqian blushed, but her first reaction was not disgust, nor did she push him away.

Instead, it's a gentle pity.

Brother Li is tired, let him rest.

Long, slender eyelashes, a handsome face.

Liu Qianqian looked at this face.

So lovely.

He's more handsome than any boy I've ever seen before.

(End of this chapter)