At that time, Xiangsheng performers didn’t have high status, and many couldn’t afford it. To have even one gown for performing was quite respectable. Qi Shejiang’s first gown was made after several years of training.
How different it is now, with life being so good. This gown was made of exceptional fabric, and the tailor was a seasoned expert specializing in gowns.
Meng Jingyuan continued, “By the way, last time you submitted materials to the Qu Association; it will take some time to get the specific results.”
Qi Shejiang wasn’t very familiar with these organizations and just nodded vaguely.
In some aspects, the Xiangsheng field was quite conservative, and Qi Shejiang’s identity made it even harder for people to accept.
However, he also considered that Qi Shejiang didn’t have much performance experience, so there was no rush. For instance, this evening’s performance was a good opportunity to showcase his level.
On the day of the evening event recording. Qi Shejiang arrived at the venue early. People of Meng Jingyuan’s status had separate makeup rooms, and Xia Yiwei was there as well, but she didn’t have a program today; she came purely out of concern for Qi Shejiang’s first performance. However, her son’s performance was much better than she expected; he didn’t seem nervous at all and was busy getting his makeup done while going over the lines with Meng Jingyuan again.
“One minute on stage requires ten years of practice offstage; with enough preparation, you won’t show fear when you go up. Having decided to continue as a Xiangsheng performer in this timeline, Qi Shejiang had never stopped practicing, even when he had no performances; how could he fear going on stage?”
Qi Shejiang stopped the makeup artist, who was about to apply eyeliner. With his looks, heavy makeup would just cause trouble for himself.
Before the program, Qi Shejiang went to the bathroom to resolve any physiological issues and changed into his gown. Xia Yiwei, her assistant, and the makeup artist were in the lounge, but Qi Shejiang went to the bathroom himself.
