But now the rules are different, especially for formal TV performances; you need to prepare in advance and pay extra attention to which skit to choose to ensure a good performance effect. In this regard, Meng Jingyuan and others are more experienced.
Meng Jingyuan said, “Do you dare to do “Peeling the Jacket”?”
Qi Zhi Jiang felt relieved that he could do it, nodded his head.
Meng Jingyuan also comforted him with a smile: “Then just relax and let me take care of it.”
“Peeling the Jacket” has been around for a long time and has been performed by many famous artists since Qi Zhi Jiang’s time.
This skit is based on a story from “A Comprehensive Collection of Humorous Anecdotes” and has always been performed by three people.
In group sketch comedy, there’s a role called “tie” that means to tie up the gaps between the comedian and the straight man.
The tie in “Peeling the Jacket” is also an important role that requires a lot of skill.
Meng Jingyuan and Zeng Wen have always been a duet team that audiences are familiar with.
Although it’s an old skit, Qi Zhi Jiang needs to study how to make it more suitable for him now. The three of them started discussing how to make up the package.
Besides, they were using the modified script, which was slightly different from what Qi Zhi Jiang had originally learned. He had to ask them for advice on how to perform those parts effectively.
Qi Zhi Jiang prepared carefully at home and didn’t know that his schedule for going to Curve Arts TV had been leaked out.
On the day of recording, Qi Zhi Jiang put on his big coat and went to the recording site. Meng Jingyuan and others were already there. They discussed the details of the recording. Qi Zhi Jiang also got some attention because of his association with Meng Jingyuan and Zeng Wen. They sat together in a single room waiting for their turn.
At one point, Zeng Wen went out for a smoke and came back with a different expression on his face. “Jessie, you’d better prepare yourself. There are many fans waiting for you in the audience.”
“What?” Qi Zhi Jiang was shocked.
Meng Jingyuan was also frightened: “Jessie’s fans? You mean they’re young girls?”
