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Joyful Reunion

年夜归途

32 chapters · 1405 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

"Enter The Jiangyu" 《骤雨过江》

In the Oasis' Projection Room.绿洲放映室。

DaiyanPardon me, Professor.教授，失礼了。

ProfessorAh, you're here, Daiyan. Please, have a seat.你来了啊，黛烟。坐下吧。

DaiyanDid you call me over to discuss the details regarding the upcoming Mid-Autumn festivities?这个时间叫我来，莫非是为了商议春节活动的事吗？

ProfessorTo think it would be Mid-Autumn Festival again. Time sure flies, doesn't it? However, considering you've just come back from outside the sector, it's best for you to get some rest.居然又要到春节了，时间过得真快。不过今年你刚从外面扇区回来，还是先休息休息吧。

DaiyanFufu, if it's unrelated to that, then could it possibly be that you wish to ask me out on a date?呵呵，与春节无关，那您莫非是准备邀请我约会吗？

ProfessorThat certainly wouldn't be out of the question if the opportunity came around, but...在适当的时机或许也未尝不可，但……

ProfessorThis isn't for my sake; rather, it's for you. I'd like to invite you to watch a movie with me.不是为了我，而是为你。我想邀请你陪我看一部电影。

DaiyanOh, most certainly. However, I'm quite curious as to what kind of movie would have you go out of your way like this.当然可以，只是，我很好奇什么样的电影会让您讲出这么一番话。

ProfessorYou'll find out once you see it.看了就知道了。

As those words leave my mouth, I pick up the remote and turn the monitor on.说着，我拿起遥控器，点亮了屏幕。

Amidst the gently-falling snowflakes, a sprightly, beautiful girl appears on the screen.在缓缓飘落的雪花中，一个窈窕健美的少女身影出现在影片里。

Upon seeing her, Daiyan's ever-present expression of elegant serenity suddenly cracks.看到她出现，黛烟一直以来温雅平静的表情出现了明显的裂痕。

DaiyanJiangyu...?! Could she be...绛雨……？！难道说她……

ProfessorShhh—Please, be quiet when watching the movie.嘘——看电影的时候，要保持安静。

ProfessorOnce it is done, all the questions you have may be answered.等看完电影，你现在的一切问题或许都能得到解答了。

Daiyan watches the girl walking on the screen and then looks at me. Then, she takes a deep breath and clutches the hems of her dress.黛烟看了看影屏上行走的少女，又看了看我。她深吸一口气，捏住自己的衣角。

DaiyanHow could I possibly spurn your generosity after all you've said...话都说到这个地步了，我怎能拂却教授的美意……

DaiyanVery well. I will watch this film with you in silence.我明白了，我会和您一起安静地看完这部影片的。

Upon those words, Daiyan turns back to the screen.说着，黛烟将视线转向屏幕。

That familiar face makes her recall memory data from the past, and the scenes from her recollections overlap with those on the screen...熟悉的眉眼勾勒起过往的记忆数据，回忆中的画面逐渐与荧幕重叠……

DaiyanJiangyu, you don't need to let those reviews get to you. The mistake was with the Doll design team, which was why you couldn't handle performing. It isn't your fault.绛雨，不必为那些批评介怀。是人形制作组的设计失误，才导致你没办法胜任演出，这并不是你的过错。

DaiyanTry and relax a little. I made some osmanthus tarts for you...还是放松一下吧，我为你准备了桂花酥……

JiangyuYou don't get it, Big Sis.老姐，你不明白。

DaiyanHuh?欸？

JiangyuYou're a perfect CM-ENT unit: elegant, demure, well-read, understanding, and highly skilled. As for me...你是完美的CM-ENT型号，温文尔雅，知书达理，技艺高超。而我……

JiangyuI can't even play a full piece on the guzheng.我却连完整弹奏一首筝曲都做不到。

DaiyanJiangyu, you are my little sister, so even if you can't play normally, I can handle your part for you...绛雨，你是我的妹妹，就算你没法正常演奏，我也可以负担起你的那一部分指标……

JiangyuThat's enough, Big Sis!别再这样说了，老姐！

Jiangyu"The mistake was with the design team", "handle your part"... If I really accept all that...“制作组的失误”“负担起我的指标”……如果我真的接受了这样的想法的话……

Jiangyu...Then wouldn't I be admitting I was a mistake...……不就承认了我就是一个废品吗……

DaiyanJiangyu...绛雨……

Jiangyu...I need some time by myself. Please, Big Sis.……让我一个人静静吧，拜托了老姐。

In the dimly lit room, Jiangyu removes the script booklet she's using to cover her face and looks up at the blank, white ceiling.灯光昏暗的房间里，绛雨将盖在脸上的剧本取下，望向空白的天花板。

Jiangyu...Big Sis might be naggy, but I guess I really went too far by saying that...……虽然老姐有时候确实很唠叨，但那样说果然还是有点太过分了……

JiangyuStill, I can't apologize now! Since I've made up my mind, what'll happen if I see Big Sis again and lose the will to go...但现在让我去道歉也说不出口啊！毕竟已经下定了决心，要是一看到老姐，又不忍心走了该怎么办啊……

Jiangyu sighs heavily, then looks back at the script. She can't make heads or tails of the densely-packed characters there.绛雨长叹了一口气，重新将目光放回剧本，密密麻麻的字却一个都读不进去。

JiangyuAll I do is hold you back. Is that really what a little sister does...?我这样只会拖后腿的家伙，怎么能当你妹妹啊……

Knock, knock—咚咚——

JiangyuWho is it?谁啊？

经纪人Who is it? It's me! YOUR MANAGER!谁？我！你的经纪人！

经纪人I sent God knows how many messages to you; the least you could do is reply to them! None of them were even read! I was starting to wonder if you'd been kidnapped!我都快把你的通讯都打爆了，好歹给个回信吧，已读都没有，我还以为你被绑架了！

JiangyuAh, erm... I was too engrossed in studying the script. I'm so sorry about that—啊——嗯——刚刚我在研读剧本原型，太入神了，抱歉抱歉——

经纪人...(Sigh) What the heck was the design team thinking; how could a Doll like you ever play a classical instrument?……唉，也不知道人形设计组是怎么想的，你这种性子，怎么弹得来古典乐器。

经纪人They wanted a second Daiyan; instead, they got someone who couldn't even play a tune.说要第二个黛烟，谁知道弄出个弹不了琴的。

JiangyuAw, don't be mad. If you REALLY need me to play, I can manage somehow.哎呀，不要生气嘛。真要我弹的话还是可以的啦。

JiangyuSo why did you rush all the way here? Could it be that...所以你这么急匆匆赶来，是不是……

经纪人Yup, I got you a place for an audition.没错，试镜的名额我帮你弄到了。

JiangyuWoohoo!!好耶！！

经纪人Wait, wait, wait, don't celebrate just yet. This is just a screen test; you still need to pass it.停停停，先别急着欢呼，这只是试镜的名额，能通过再说吧。

Jiangyu's manager can't help but sigh as she watches the girl raise her script and cheer.看着高举剧本欢呼的绛雨，经纪人不由得叹了口气。

经纪人While I feel that asking the company to "cancel your guzheng performances and switch to the film industry" was a bold move...虽然你主动向公司提出“中止古筝演出，转向影视行业”的这个做法确实很有魄力……

经纪人You have to understand the kind of risk you're taking here and the price to be paid for it. You're not a professional movie Doll, so you've fallen behind others just by your nature alone.但你也要明白这次尝试的代价和风险。你并不是专业的影视人形，先天上就比别人缺少竞争力。

经纪人If it wasn't because they required guzheng skills for the character they're auditioning for, you wouldn't even have gotten this chance.要不是这次试镜的角色需要古筝技能，你连这个机会都不会有。

JiangyuRelax, I understand!放心啦，我明白的！

经纪人(Sigh) If you mess up this time, the company is going to seriously consider recalling you. Daiyan was helping to deflect the company's criticisms in the past, but then you had to go out of your way and mention this...唉，要是这次失败，公司真的会考虑将你回收了。明明黛烟之前帮你将公司的责问挡下来了，你偏偏主动提起来……

JiangyuI mean, it's not like I can actually stand on the stage by myself if I'm always hiding behind Big Sis' skirts, right?毕竟光是躲在老姐后面，是没办法真正站上舞台的吧？

经纪人What did you say? On stage? Don't you think you're setting your sights too far ahead? Given the present circumstances you're lucky the company didn't scrap you on the spot.你说什么？舞台？你是不是考虑太远了，现在这个情况，公司没有直接把你拆了都算不错了。

Jiangyu(Whimper) Just consider it a little obsession of mine, okay?唔……就当是我的一点小小的执念好不好嘛。

JiangyuAlright, alright, enough messing with you. Since you've got the slot, you'd better go prepare yourself!哎呀，不侃了不侃了。既然拿到试镜名额，那我们快去做准备吧！

Jiangyu smiles and nods before pushing her manager out, and the two of them leave the room together.绛雨打了个哈哈推搡着经纪人， 二人一前一后离开房间。

Just before the door closes, she steals one last look at the photo frame on the table.在房门即将关闭的瞬间，绛雨回望了一眼，瞳孔中倒映着桌上的相框。

In it, Jiangyu and Daiyan are touching foreheads and smiling brightly.相框里，绛雨和黛烟额头抵着额头，笑容明媚。

Jiangyu(If I can't go on stage, I really can't be your little sister.)（不能登上舞台的话，就真的做不成你妹妹啦。）

Jiangyu(Give me some time, Big Sis.)（老姐，再给我一点时间。）

Jiangyu(I want to be able to hold my head up with pride and stand by your side.)（我想能挺起胸膛站在你的身边。）

In Canada, in a rental car.加拿大，出租车上。

Jiangyu is seated in the rear, spacing out as she stares at the dolls in her hand.绛雨坐在车后座，看着手中的一对玩偶出神。

经纪人...Alright, I understand. Thank you very much. I'll bring her over right now.……好的，我明白了。非常感谢，我现在就带她过去。

Her manager hangs up then looks back at Jiangyu.经纪人挂断电话，回头看向绛雨。

经纪人Are you looking at those dolls again? (Sigh) If you miss her so much, then you should call her.又在看那对玩偶啊？唉，真是的，真的这么想她的话，就给她打个电话嘛。

JiangyuBut... but wouldn't that mean telling her I came to Canada?那、那不就让老姐知道我来加拿大了嘛！

经纪人Daiyan's going to find out even if you don't tell her.你不说黛烟也会知道的。

JiangyuIt's not like I'm scared of Big Sis nagging me... Ahhhh, that's enough of that! How did it go? Who were you talking to just now?我这不是怕老姐唠叨嘛……不说这个了！怎么啦，你刚才在和谁联系？

经纪人Another actor. She's a proper actress Doll with experience in movies, and she's secured a part for herself.另一位演员。人家是正经的演艺类人形，也有参演的经验，这次已经拿下一个角色了。

经纪人Since she's a Doll and you'll be on the same crew, she was willing to live in the same dorm as you. That way, she can mentor you too.因为都是人形，又在同一个剧组，她同意和你住一个宿舍，这样还能带带你。

经纪人As it happens, we've just arrived, so you'll be seeing her soon.正巧我们到了，你马上就能见到她了。

The two of them get out of the car and find a dark-haired Doll waiting for them at the dorm entrance.二人从车上下来，看见一位黑发的少女人形已经在宿舍门口等待了。

???It must have been a long journey. Hope you had a good trip.舟车劳顿，一路上辛苦了。

经纪人Hello. Jiangyu, this is the senior I was telling you about.你好你好。绛雨，这就是我刚才说的前辈。

JiangyuOhhh! Hello, Miss! I'm Jiangyu, and I'll be in your care from now on.哦哦哦！前辈你好，我是绛雨，之后就要麻烦你啦。

NascitaOh, that's fine. No need to be so tense; we're from the same company, so we need to look out for each other.没关系，你不用这么紧张，都是同一个公司出身的，当然要互帮互助。

NascitaThe name's Nascita. Nice to meet you!我叫娜希塔，之后就请多指教了！

"Once Upon A Time In Canada" – 1 《师妹出马》-1

The next day, Canada.次日，加拿大。

At the audition rest area of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼，试镜休息区。

JiangyuM... Miss, please hang on a bit. There's so much to take in it's making my head spin.前……前辈，停一下，知识点太多了，我听得头晕。

NascitaWell, considering it's your first time with this stuff, being able to know this much is already pretty good. What about the software I recommended to you earlier?毕竟是第一次录入这些资料，能领会到这种程度也不错了。之前给你推荐的软件呢？

JiangyuI installed the ones which had high compatibility, but the more professional ones were...那些兼容性高的我都装上了，但专业性比较强的就……

NascitaWhich ones couldn't you install? The voice modulation ones? The one for queuing up action commands?你装不上哪些软件？调整发音系统的？排序动作指令的？

JiangyuI've got all the basic stuff, but there seems to be some personality simulation modules specialized for actors that I can't install.基础的都有啦，但那些表演专用的人格模拟软件之类的我就没办法安装了。

Nascita...Guess I got a bit careless. It seems that the software system structure for Dolls who aren't professional actors is more barebones than I thought.……好吧，是我疏忽了，看来非演员专业人形的软件系统构架比我预想中的还要白板。

NascitaStill, some help is better than none. Do you know how to use the software to aid in your performance?不过能有一些帮助也不错了。你知道该怎样使用那些软件帮助你进行表演吗？

JiangyuSure do! I gave them all a shot last night!我明白的，昨天晚上我都用过几遍了！

NascitaHuh? But installing all that must've taken all night. Did you get any sleep yesterday?诶？要安装这些软件就要到半夜了吧。难不成你昨天晚上没有休眠吗？

JiangyuWell, the audition's happening today after all; I thought I should get some last minute practice in...毕竟今天就要试镜了嘛。我想着临阵磨枪，不快也光……

As her voice trails off, the loudspeaker chimes in.话音未落，广播适时地响起。

广播[Audition for Doll No. 95 complete. No. 96, please enter Office A. No. 97, please stand by.]【人形组95号测试结束，请96号进入办公室A，97号做好准备。】

JiangyuOh no, it's almost my turn!糟糕，就快到我了！

NascitaRelax. That software has scenario simulation abilities. Do you remember how to use it?别紧张。那些软件里有模拟试镜的现场的，流程你还记得吗？

JiangyuYup! I've tried out all the situations the system can simulate!嗯！系统模拟出的所有情境，我都试过一遍了！

Nascita pats Jiangyu's shoulder in admiration.娜希塔欣慰地拍了拍绛雨的肩膀。

NascitaThere isn't much time left, and there's not much else I can do to help you.现在的时间不多，我也没什么其他能帮你的了。

NascitaAside from all the things I told you earlier, there's only one thing you need to get right, Jiangyu.除了之前所说的那些，绛雨，你只需要做好一件事。

NascitaIf I remember correctly, you have experience performing on stage, right?我记得你有舞台的演出经验对吗？

JiangyuI've only played the guzheng on stage before. I've never acted.我只在舞台上弹过古筝，没有演过戏。

NascitaIt's apples-to-apples, Jiangyu. Listen, the person standing on the stage needs only do one thing.一样的，绛雨，你听我说，站在舞台上的人只需要做一件事情。

NascitaNamely, sell yourself.那就是展现自己。

JiangyuSell myself...展现自己……

NascitaRelax. This is just an audition. You can do it.别紧张，这只是第一轮试镜而已，你可以的。

广播[Audition for Doll No. 96 complete. No. 97, please enter Office A. No. 98, please stand by.]【人形组96号测试结束，请97号进入办公室A，98号做好准备。】

JiangyuAh, coming!啊，来了！

NascitaDo your best, Jiangyu! The most important thing in an audition is to sell yourself!绛雨，加油！试镜最重要的就是展现自己！

Jiangyu waves quickly to Nascita and then hurries into Office A.绛雨匆匆地朝娜希塔摆了摆手，赶忙往办公室A赶去。

演员副导演Jiangyu, is it? Please, introduce yourself.绛雨是吧，介绍一下你自己。

JiangyuHello, Director. I'm Jiangyu of Cyber Media. My rollout age is...导演你好，我是赛博传媒的绛雨，出厂年龄是……

演员副导演Stop, hold it, hold it.STOP，停，停。

演员副导演Spare me all those facts and figures, I can read them off your bio.这些套话就免了，我能从你的资料上知道。

Jiangyu(Uwah, this is nothing like the simulated scenarios...)（呜哇，和模拟试镜完全不一样……）

演员副导演Forget it. Give me Professor Miller from "Hatty Porer".算了，《哈特的魔法》，米勒教授。

JiangyuEh... huh? Hatty who? Professor who?欸……欸？什么魔法？什么教授？

演员副导演...Please improvise a performance of Professor Miller from the "Hatty Porer" series. Describe and demonstrate the character's features to the best of your understanding and show me your acting techniques.……请你现场饰演一下《哈特的魔法》里面的米勒教授，用你的理解阐释一下这个角色的特点，让我看一下你的演技。

JiangyuAh, um... I... I've never seen those movies before.啊这……我……我没看过这部电影。

The director's mouth drops open and he stares at Jiangyu's panicked face before scratching his head hard. He glances in annoyance at the clock on the wall before shifting his gaze back to the girl.副导演张大了嘴巴，望着满脸踌躇的绛雨，他用力地挠了挠头。带着烦躁扫了眼墙上的挂钟，而后将目光放回到少女身上。

演员副导演You can't get more mainstream than "Hatty Porer"...《哈特的魔法》可是大众中的大众……

演员副导演Alright, how about this? What CAN you do? What strengths do you have? Anything at all will do.好吧，要不这样吧，你会什么？你有什么拿得出手的特长？什么都行。

JiangyuI can play the guzheng! When I was researching the part, I remember there was a scene where a character performed with one, so I...我会弹古筝！研读剧本原型小说的时候，我记得里面就有一个角色演奏古筝的桥段，我……

演员副导演Fantastic. Play it for me, then.很好，那么弹给我看。

JiangyuNo problem, what piece would you like to hear? Might I ask where's the guzheng?没问题，您想听什么曲目？另外古筝在哪里？

演员副导演Anything will do. The guzheng is placed right before you.随便什么都行，古筝就在你身前。

JiangyuHah? But there's...哈？这里明明什么都……

演员副导演Miss Jiangyu, please demonstrate a guzheng performance for me. Act out what it's like to have a guzheng in front of you.绛雨小姐，请你现场表演一下古筝弹奏，演出古筝就在你跟前的感觉。

演员副导演Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?我这么说你明白了吗？

JiangyuI...我……

Jiangyu reflexively begins to respond, but after seeing the director growing visibly more impatient by the second, she instead jumps out of her chair and sits on the floor.绛雨本能地还想再说些什么，但在注意到导演脸上愈发明显的不耐烦后，她还是迅速地离开椅子坐到了地上。

JiangyuSell myself, sell myself. I can do it. I can do it...展示自己，展示自己，我能行，我能行……

"Once Upon A Time In Canada" – 2 《师妹出马》-2

In office A of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼，办公室A。

Jiangyu sits cross-legged on the ground. Her eyes are closed as her hands move elegantly through the air, plucking at invisible strings from time to time.绛雨盘坐在地上，双眸轻闭，两只手优雅地在半空中时而流连，时而轻拨。

Jiangyu(I can do this, I can do this.)（我可以的，我可以的。）

Jiangyu(Maybe I can't play a real guzheng, but don't tell me I can't even play a fake one?)（真的古筝弹不来，假的还弹不来吗？）

Jiangyu(Remember how Big Sis moves and think about how it feels when she performs.)（想想老姐的动作，想想老姐演出那时候的感觉。）

演员副导演What do you think?你感觉怎么样？

助理Looks like the real thing.还挺像模像样的。

演员副导演She's definitely got the skills. But she was made as a guzheng Doll; if she couldn't even do this much, she wouldn't have gotten an audition slot.确实有点东西。但本身就是古筝人形，这点水平都没有也拿不到试镜了。

助理May I remind you that although we're auditioning her, the casting for this role and several others has essentially been finalized?还是提醒一下您，虽然接了她的试镜，但连同这个的好几个角色在内，已经基本定下了……

演员副导演Yes, I know.我知道。

The director scratches his head with his pen.副导演烦躁地用笔挠了挠头。

演员副导演Well, since she's already here, get a couple of extras to come in and help her finish the rest of her audition.来都来了。你去喊两个演员进来帮她完成后面的试镜吧。

助理Yes, Director. If I'm not wrong, the guzheng girl gets kidnapped by the villain's disciple after this?好的导演。我记得接下来是古筝少女被反派的小弟绑架的情节？

演员副导演Correct. This is going to be a test of the actor's ability to improvise.嗯，这段戏主要考验演员的临场反应。

演员副导演We're going to see if she can convey the poise of a guzheng expert combined with the panic of her immaturity. Being able to show off these contradictory emotions is key.看演员能不能演出古筝大家的镇定混杂着尚不成熟的慌张，那种矛盾的复杂感是关键。

助理Yes, Director. I'll go now.好的导演，我现在去。

The assistant slips out of the office and heads backstage to gather the extras.助理蹑手蹑脚地离开办公室，走到后台招呼演员。

Meanwhile, Jiangyu's eyes are closed as she focuses on playing a non-existent guzheng.而绛雨仍闭着眼睛全神贯注地弹奏着并不存在的古筝。

Jiangyu(Shouldn't it be over by now? The director hasn't told me to stop. Does that mean my performance is a pass?)（还没好吗？导演好像还没叫停。那我这个表现是不是算合格了？）

Jiangyu(This feels really weird all of a sudden. When I played the guzheng in earnest, people weren't happy one bit; when I fake it, they don't mind at all.)（突然感觉好怪，认真地弹奏古筝不被肯定，假模假样地摆个架子倒是还可以。）

Jiangyu(Sigh... I wonder what Big Sis is doing now?)（唉，也不知道姐姐这个时候怎么样了。）

Just as Jiangyu is thinking, the sudden sound of the door opening interrupts her hazy recollections.就在绛雨思索间，突兀的撞门声打断了她飘忽的回忆。

演员副导演That's her! Take her away!就是她，抓住带走！

JiangyuHuh?嗯？

Jiangyu's eyes open and she sees the assistant leading a pair of gigantic thugs in through the door. For some reason, this situation feels strangely familiar to her.绛雨睁开了眼睛，助理带着两个壮汉扑门而入，见状，她的内心划过一丝莫名的熟悉感。

Jiangyu(Where have I seen this situation before?)（好像在哪里看过这个场景？）

Jiangyu(No, this isn't the time to be thinking about this!)（不对，不是考虑这个的时候！）

演员副导演Good, I like the way she's freezing up.很好，这个愣怔的反应还算不错。

The casting director seems to be enjoying the show. He lifts the lid off the cup on his table and prepares to take a drink, whereupon—副导演认真地欣赏着眼前的表演，顺手揭开桌上的杯盖，准备喝水，然后——

JiangyuYou're way too unprofessional! You think you can rough me up just because I failed the audition?你们也太没素质了！试镜不合格就要动手吗？！

JiangyuHIIIIYAAA!嚯哈！

Following Jiangyu's battle cry, she neatly floors the thugs.伴随着绛雨的低喝，两个壮汉干脆利落地倒地。

演员副导演Pffftt— (coughs heavily) Bahahahaha...噗————咳咳咳咳咳……

演员副导演No, wait, stop, Jiangyu, you've gotten it wrong.停停停，住手，绛雨，你误会了。

JiangyuWhat, going to beg for mercy now that the tables have turned?动手不成想要求饶了吗？

演员副导演Nay, you've got it all wrong. You said you read the book that the script was based on, right? We wanted to see if you could handle the event that comes after.不不不，你真的误会了。你不是说你研读过剧本原型吗？我们想看看你能不能演出后来的情节。

JiangyuThe event that comes after... Ah!后来的情节……啊！

Realization strikes Jiangyu, and it is only then she realizes why the situation feels so familiar.绛雨灵光一闪，找到了方才熟悉感的源头。

JiangyuThe guzheng girl gets kidnapped by the villain's disciple...古筝少女被反派的小弟绑架……

JiangyuI... er... I... I'm sorry. I think I messed up.我……呃……我……对不起，我好像闯祸了。

Jiangyu worriedly looks down at the gigantic thugs on the ground, and her sadness is visible to the naked eye.绛雨慌张地看着倒地的壮汉，神情肉眼可见地变得沮丧起来。

演员副导演Whew... Well, looks like you're not well suited for this role.呼……看来你不太适合这个角色。

JiangyuI'm sorry, but, er, could you please give me another chance...抱歉。但是，那个，可不可以再给我一次机会……

The casting director wipes the liquid away from his mouth. As he glances at the list of names, a grin crosses his face.副导演擦了擦嘴角的粘上的水渍，看向名单的表情变得玩味起来。

演员副导演Try this one.来试试这个。

JiangyuHuh?诶？

The casting director ignores Jiangyu's surprise and pulls another script out from the pile on his desk.不顾有些吃惊的绛雨，副导演从堆叠的文件中抽出了另一沓台本。

演员副导演Read this dialogue and put the feelings you had when you were taking down those guys just now into it.读一下这段对白，代入你刚才动手的时候的情绪。

JiangyuHuh? Put what into it? My feelings when I hit them?呃？代入什么？我动手的情绪？

演员副导演Yes. I'm going to describe a few action scenes afterward. I talk; you act.对，接下来我会口述一些动作桥段，我说，你演。

演员副导演I think that maybe we can extend this audition a little.我想，或许我们可以延长一下这次试镜的时间。

"Once Upon A Time In Canada" – 3 《师妹出马》-3

Several days later.几天后。

In the practice room of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼练习室。

NascitaSo, internalize all of the theory you know, and then put it to use during your performance.将之前那些理论知识融会贯通，在表演时自然地运用它们。

NascitaYou have to pay attention to your prop coordination, that being your costume and other external items. The costume design for this production is quite unique, so you'll have to take that into consideration when planning your movements.与此同时也要注意和道具、服装等外界事物的协调，比如这次的服装设计比较独特，设计动作的时候就要考虑到这个因素。

JiangyuNo wonder you wanted me to come in dressed up in my costume today... I see!难怪你今天让我换上剧组的衣服再来……我明白了！

A hint of worry creeps onto Nascita's face as she sees Jiangyu practicing so earnestly.看着专心练习的绛雨，娜希塔的眉间流露出一丝担忧。

NascitaAre you still going to practice, Jiangyu? They're going to announce the results of the first round of auditions soon.马上要公布一试结果了吧，绛雨你还要继续练习吗？

NascitaIf you don't get a part...万一没能拿到角色……

JiangyuThat's fine! Time and tide wait for no man, after all, and the more I learn, the better.没关系！毕竟时间不等人，能多学一些是一些，就算这次没用到，或许也能在之后用上的！

JiangyuAh, if you're tired, you can go ahead and rest first. I'll think about what you said.啊，要是娜希塔你累了的话可以先休息，我再想想你刚才说的。

Just as Jiangyu is about to swing her weapon around again, her communicator beeps.绛雨正准备再度挥动手上的道具，通讯声忽然响起。

Beep-beep-beep!嘀嘀嘀——

Jiangyu freezes up and then looks stiffly at Nascita.绛雨的动作一顿，有些僵硬地看向娜希塔。

JiangyuC-Could that possibly be...难难难难道……

Nascita(Jiangyu is really nervous after all...)（绛雨果然还是很紧张啊……）

NascitaIt's okay, it's about time anyway. Let's take a break while you take that call.没关系，也差不多到时间了。我们休息一下，你快接通讯吧。

JiangyuNascita, I made it through the first round!娜希塔，我通过第一轮啦！

After hanging up, Jiangyu eagerly shares the good news with Nascita.刚挂断通讯，绛雨就迫不及待地将好消息告诉娜希塔。

NascitaCongratulations, Jiangyu! Whew, I was pretty worried just now too. It felt more tense than my own audition...恭喜你绛雨！呼，我刚才还在担心呢，感觉比我自己试镜还紧张……

NascitaMaking it through the first round of selections on your very first audition is a good start!你第一次参加试镜就成功通过了第一轮选拔，是不错的开始！

JiangyuThank you very much, Nascita!非常感谢你，娜希塔！

JiangyuI didn't know anything at first. If you hadn't worked so hard to teach me, I couldn't have possibly gotten through it.一开始我什么都不懂，要不是你这么认真地教我，我不可能通过一试的。

NascitaAw, it's because you worked hard too. We're all Dolls, so when I see you, I think of how I started out working hard myself...也是因为你自己的努力啦。我们都是人形，看到你，就像看到当初努力的我自己一样……

NascitaIf you succeed in getting hired, it might give me the courage to keep fighting for the part I want...如果你能成功出演，或许也能给我继续争取角色的勇气呢。

JiangyuHuh? If I'm not wrong, you already got a role, right? And it's a pretty major villain too!咦，我记得娜希塔你不是已经拿到角色了吗？还是比较重要的反派呢！

NascitaHaha, well, I actually wanted a heroine role, but both the company and public opinion feel that I'm better suited to being a villain.哈哈，其实我原本是想出演正派的，但无论是外界的评价还是公司都认为我更适合反派角色。

NascitaI was prepared to resign myself to reality, but then I saw you... You're a guzheng Doll, yet you're trying something that's completely different from your field of specialty.我原本已经有点接受现实了，但看见你……即便是古筝人形，却也想要尝试截然不同的领域。

NascitaIt lit a spark of hope in me. That's why I'm going to do my best for you!总感觉又燃起了希望。所以，我会为你加油的！

As she sees the sparkle in Nascita's eyes, Jiangyu can feel a surge of strength well up inside her.看着娜希塔闪烁着光芒的眼睛，绛雨感受到心中涌起了力量。

JiangyuYup! I'll work hard!嗯！我会好好努力的！

NascitaThis might only be the first round of auditions, but it's still worth celebrating!虽然这只是第一轮试镜，但不管怎么说，还是要恭喜你这次的成功！

NascitaIt's almost time for dinner. Let's have a good meal to celebrate!马上就到晚饭时间了，我们去一起吃个饭庆祝一下吧！

JiangyuAlright! It's my treat today! I practiced so much just now that I didn't even notice myself getting hungry...好呀，今天我请客！刚才练了这么久，我都没注意到自己饿了……

NascitaHahaha, you must have gotten too into it. We'll go after clearing up our stuff.哈哈哈，是你太投入了。我们收拾好东西就走吧。

JiangyuHehe, right away!嘿嘿，马上！

As Nascita watches in amazement, Jiangyu quickly chucks all her things into a bag and slings it over her back.在娜希塔惊讶的目光下，绛雨三下五除二把所有东西打成一个包裹背在背上。

JiangyuLet's go!我们走吧！

NascitaHold it!等一下！

JiangyuHm? Did something fall off?咦，落下什么了吗？

Jiangyu looks back and sees Nascita glaring angrily at her.绛雨回过头去，却看见娜希塔一脸怒容。

JiangyuW-What's wrong?怎、怎么啦？

NascitaHow can you treat your props and costumes so carelessly?怎么能在这样轻率地对待戏服和道具呢？

JiangyuUm... It's okay as long as you can move it, right? There's no need to worry so much about it.唔，只要能带走就可以啦，不用管这么多的。

NascitaHow can you NOT worry about it? If you bring it back in this state, it'll be hard to comb out your wig the next day.怎么可能不用管！这样带回去，第二天假发理起来很难的。

JiangyuBut how? I always used to dump my stuff in my bag like this, and everything was neat and tidy the next day.怎么会呢？我一直是这样打包回家，第二天打开都是整整齐齐的。

NascitaWhat are you talking about? Here, I'll help you sort it out.你在说什么？拿来，我帮你弄。

Nascita takes Jiangyu's bag from her and opens it up, laying the contents on the casting crew table.娜希塔拿下绛雨手里的包裹打开，摊在剧组的桌子上。

NascitaSee? Your wig's gotten tangled up with the accessories on your clothes.你看，假发和衣服上的挂饰缠在一起了吧。

JiangyuHuh? How come? It was never like this when I brought it home in the past.诶，怎么会这样？以前我拿回去，从来没这样过。

Nascita frowns as she painstakingly begins to untangle the hair from the buttons.娜希塔皱着眉头，细心地解着扣子上缠的头发。

NascitaIt would've definitely gotten tangled up if you brought it home like that. Someone must have tidied it up for you, right?这样打包带回去肯定会缠在一起的，有人替你整理过了吧。

JiangyuAh, don't tell me...啊，难道说……

A mental image of Daiyan patiently combing out her wig and carefully folding her costume appears in Jiangyu's neural cloud.绛雨的心智中浮现出黛烟在灯下细致地梳理假发与服装的景象。

Jiangyu...Big Sis is such a mother hen.……老姐就是多事。

Jiangyu mutters to herself as she sits down beside Nascita and copies her movements in untangling the strands from other places.绛雨嘟囔着凑过去，学着娜希塔的手法解其他地方纠缠的发丝。

NascitaYou mentioned a "Big Sis" just now... Does that mean Miss Daiyan used to help you tidy things in the past?你刚才说老姐……难道之前都是黛烟前辈帮你整理的吗？

JiangyuYou know Big Sis?原来你认识老姐吗？

NascitaHow could I not? She's pretty famous, after all. I had the good fortune of meeting her once, and both her disposition and attitude left a deep impression on me.毕竟她这么有名。之前有幸接触过一次，无论是气质还是风度都让人印象深刻。

NascitaYou must have had a great relationship considering how much Miss Daiyan cared for you.你们的关系很好啊，黛烟前辈这么照顾你。

Jiangyu tries to comb out the curled strands of hair, but it only makes it worse. All she can do is stop before the situation becomes irreversible.绛雨试图梳理缠绕的发丝，但发丝却越来越乱。她只能在情况不可挽回前停下手。

NascitaDid you have a fight?你们吵架了？

JiangyuNot really... I think I was just throwing a tantrum.也不算吧……可能只是我自己在闹别扭。

NascitaI don't have siblings, so I find it hard to understand these things. I apologize.我没有姐妹，有点难以想象这种情况，不好意思。

JiangyuIt's okay. I'm just glad you're hearing me out.没关系，你能听我说说就很好了。

JiangyuShe was better than me in everything. Rather than a sister, I felt more like a pet that she was raising. I couldn't help her one bit.她什么事都做得比我好，我感觉自己是她养的小宠物，而不是互帮互助的姐妹。

As Nascita listens, she skillfully extricates the wig from the clothing and hangs it up on a rack before patiently smoothing out the messy hair bundles.娜希塔一边听，一边手脚麻利地把假发从衣服上拿起来挂在支架上，耐心地理顺杂乱的发束。

NascitaAfter putting myself into your position, I think I can understand a little of how you feel.代入到妹妹的角色里，我能理解一点。

JiangyuI know, right? It was really annoying. However, no matter what I said, Big Sis just replied, "It's not your fault. It's okay if you can't do it..." Stuff like that.对吧，会感觉很烦躁。但不管怎么说，姐姐都只会对我说，“这不是你的错，就算你做不到也没关系”……这样的话。

NascitaShe was trying to comfort you, right?她是想安慰你吧？

JiangyuI know that... But I'm her sister, so I need to do as well as her. How could I let her keep indulging me?虽然我知道啦……但我可是她的妹妹，要取得差不多的成就才行，怎么能让她一直纵容我呢？

NascitaSo you're feeling competitive?好胜心？

JiangyuMaybe.或许是吧。

Nascita finishes sorting out the wig and puts it into its bag, then folds up the costume and packs it again before handing it to Jiangyu.娜希塔把假发整理好放进专门的袋子里，叠好戏服，重新装进包裹交给绛雨。

NascitaIf you really make it big in Canada, what will you do when you get home?如果你真的在加拿大打拼出名了，回去要怎么办？

JiangyuWhen I make a name for myself in Canada, hm... In that case...等我在加拿大闯出名头了啊……那……

As she remembers the last words they exchanged, Jiangyu's face turns gloomy.想到最后的那一幕，绛雨的表情有些阴郁。

JiangyuI want to buy a guzheng.我想买一把古筝。

NascitaFor Miss Daiyan?买一把古筝送给黛烟前辈？

JiangyuYeah, as an apology. And to prove... I'm capable of standing by her side.嗯，给她当赔礼。也是证明……我有能力站在她身边了。

Nascita wants to ask another question, but Jiangyu has already taken the bag from her and is flashing her usual brilliant smile.娜希塔还想再问，绛雨已经接过她手里的包裹，向她露出和平时一样的灿烂笑容。

JiangyuThanks for hearing me out. Let's go eat! Remember, it's my treat tonight!谢谢你听我说。我们先去吃饭吧！说好今晚我请客的！

NascitaOkay... Don't mind if I do, then! Let's go!好……那我不客气了，走吧！

"Once Upon A Time In Canada" – 4 《师妹出马》-4

In Canada, at the restaurant entrance.加拿大，餐厅门口。

Jiangyu excitedly takes a seat and surveys her surroundings, oohing and aahing in curiosity as she studies the menu.绛雨兴奋地坐在椅子上环顾四周，新奇地对着桌面上的菜单指指点点。

JiangyuI want this one, this one, and this one! Nascita, do you want anything else?这个，这个，还有这个！娜希塔，你还要什么吗？

NascitaYou ordered so many things that you got everything I wanted in your list of selections.你点了这么多，我爱吃的也已经都在里面了。

JiangyuThat'll do, then! Order complete, aaaaaand sent!那就这些，点单发送！

After seeing the pair finish their order, the Doll waitress slips the electronic menu under the table and leaves.见两人点单完成，人形服务员将电子菜单隐入桌面，退离餐桌。

JiangyuI didn't think I'd meet a friend like you. You're much easier to get along with than Big Sis' friends!真没想到能认识你这样的朋友，相处起来可比以前老姐的朋友们舒服多了！

NascitaI'm glad that I could make you smile like this.能让你露出这样的笑容，我也很开心。

NascitaSo, what part did you get? Was it the guzheng girl?所以，你拿到了什么角色？那名古筝少女？

JiangyuActually, it was someone else. Yes, I was surprised too.虽然我也很吃惊，但实际上，我拿到的是另外一个角色。

NascitaAnother character? I heard most of the roles were finalized...另一名角色？我听说现在还没定下来的角色本来就不多了啊……

JiangyuI got the role of the guzheng girl's big sister. Although she's also a guzheng player, she is more interested in protecting her little sister from a world of unrest; thus, she studied martial arts.我拿到的角色是古筝少女的姐姐。虽然也擅长古筝，但更想在乱世之中保护妹妹，因而修炼了一身武艺。

JiangyuHer role has lots of action scenes in it, so I'll be seeking your advice for a long time yet!剧本里面有不少动作戏，我还要向你好好讨教一下呢！

NascitaAction scenes?动作戏？

Nascita's heart lurches and she frowns.娜希塔心里咯噔一下，皱起了眉头。

JiangyuNascita? What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this part?娜希塔？你怎么了？这个角色有什么问题吗？

NascitaI'm not too sure. Jiangyu, why don't you read the audition script to me.我不太确定，绛雨，把你试镜的台本背给我听听。

NascitaJust a few key lines will do.来几句关键台词就好。

JiangyuAhem... Let me get in the mood.嗯咳咳……我酝酿一下情绪。

Jiangyu clears her throat, and then her face goes all serious as she slaps the table.绛雨清了清嗓子，而后拧起了五官，重重一拍桌子。

JiangyuThis is a warning, not a discussion.我只是告知你，没打算征求你的意见。

JiangyuSince you dared lay your hands on my sister, you'd best be ready to pay for it!既然你胆敢对我的妹妹下手，就该做好付出代价的准备！

NascitaStop!停！

Nascita quickly shushes Jiangyu before everyone in the restaurant turns to look at her.娜希塔在餐厅内所有人的目光聚过来之前叫停了绛雨的举动。

NascitaI only asked you to read the script, not act it out.只是念台本，不用配上动作。

NascitaYou were being too obvious.动静太大啦。

JiangyuTeehee, sorry~ I ended up getting used to this during the audition, and I couldn't adjust for a while.嘿嘿，不好意思啊，试镜的时候被强调惯了，一下没反应过来。

JiangyuThat director kept asking me to act the lines out.那个导演总是要我表演动作。

Jiangyu scratches her head in embarrassment before sitting down.绛雨不好意思地挠了挠头，坐回了座位上。

JiangyuSo... What's wrong about this?所以……这里面有什么不对的地方吗？

NascitaI think that the director might be using you.我想，你可能是被那个导演利用了。

JiangyuUsing me? What do you mean... Wait, could he be tricking me? As in, I didn't actually pass the audition?利用了？什么意思……难、难不成他在骗我？其实我没有通过试镜？

NascitaNo, it's not like that... (Sigh) Explaining this is a little complicated.不是这样的……唉，对你来说可能有一些复杂。

NascitaAs you know, the casting of actors for certain movies is decided by various factors.你应该知道，一部戏的演员选角是由多种因素推动而成的。

JiangyuYup, yup! You told me before about acting skills, actor suitability, appearance... They're all factors that they take into consideration.嗯嗯！你之前和我说过，演技、角色适配度、外形……这些都是考虑因素。

JiangyuI guess I passed the first round of auditions because I was suited to be this character, right?我应该就是因为和这个角色的适配度比较高，所以才通过一试的吧。

NascitaThat's right. However, things aren't quite that simple. In addition to the factors mentioned above, we also have to consider things like the investors, star power, popularity... so on and so forth.你说的没错，但也没有这么简单。除了这些因素之外，还有资本、名气、流量……等等等等。

NascitaThe part you have now is very special. It may only be a side character role, but she's critical to the plot. It's very easy for her to shine even though she doesn't get much screen time.你现在拿到的这个角色很特殊。虽然是一个配角，但在剧情中起着非常关键的作用，即便戏份不多，却很容易出彩。

NascitaTherefore, there are people who already have their eyes on the part, and the actress for it was already decided ahead of time. However, the cast's opinion about her is heavily split.所以在此之前，已经有人盯上这个角色并提前内定了，只不过剧组里对她的评价非常两极分化。

JiangyuUm... If they've already decided on a choice, then why pick me?唔……既然内定了，为什么还要选我呢？

NascitaThere's a mysterious investor behind this casting call, and all the picks need their approval. That's why they haven't truly nailed down the part yet.这次剧组背后还有一位神秘的投资人，所有选角都需要这位投资人拍板，所以这个角色才没有真正地定下来。

JiangyuEhhh, this is so complicated...诶，好复杂啊……

NascitaI suspect that the director is trying to sneak a rookie like you in while the part isn't fully finalized to indicate his displeasure with the earmarked actress to the writing group, not because he really thinks you made it.我怀疑导演是想趁还没定下角色的这段时间，通过把你这个新人选进去的举动，去向剧组表达内定选角的不满，并不是真的认为你合格了。

NascitaThat earmarked actress is very annoying. You're a newcomer, yet you've been roped into something like this...内定角色的那位非常麻烦。你作为新人，却被牵扯进这样的事情里……

NascitaJiangyu? Are you listening?绛雨？你在听吗？

Jiangyu(Sigh) What the heck, so that's what you meant by tricking me.呼……什么嘛，原来你说的骗是这个意思。

NascitaYou... you don't mind?你……你不介意吗？

JiangyuWhy should I mind? I'm a newcomer. I'm aware of at least that much.为什么我要介意？我是新人，这点自知之明还是有的。

JiangyuOn the contrary, I need to thank him. After all, whatever the reason, I still have the chance to go forward.相反，我很感谢他，毕竟不管怎么说我也获得了继续前进的机会。

JiangyuPlus, I found a direction for myself because of it!而且，我还因此找到了自己的方向！

Saying so, Jiangyu throws a few punches into the air.说着，绛雨双手在半空中虚挥了几拳。

JiangyuAfter the audition and those action sequences, I'm starting to think that kung fu movies are actually pretty fun.试镜的最后，那几场戏演下来，我觉得武打戏好像还蛮有意思的。

NascitaYou've got a great attitude.你的心态真好。

Nascita sighs, but she seems to have relaxed a great deal because she ends up smiling too.娜希塔感叹了一句，却也轻松了不少，不禁微笑起来。

NascitaStill, you have a point. Let them worry about their stuff. We'll just do what we have to do.不过你说的确实也对，他们计较他们的，我们做我们的。

NascitaSince you made it through the first round, you'll have to prepare yourself for the second.既然过了第一轮试镜，那就好好为接下来的第二轮做准备。

JiangyuOf course! Speaking of which, since this character has lots of action scenes, do you have any actors in the same vein as them to recommend?当然！话说回来，既然这个角色的武打戏比较多，你有没有什么同类的演员推荐？

JiangyuI want to watch and learn from their videos!我想要看他们的视频学习一下！

NascitaOf course I do!当然有！

The two of them ignore the food that the waitress brings them and squeeze up beside each other, attentively watching the video that Nascita is playing.二人出奇一致地无视了服务员端上来的饭菜，挤到一起，认真地看起了娜希塔点开的视频。

NascitaI like this wuxia actor very much. His stage name is Old Man Su.这位是我很喜欢的武侠片演员，艺名叫苏老头。

JiangyuI've heard of him before!我听说过他！

NascitaYeah, he was a symbol for an era of action movies. Both his skills and his personality are flawless.是呀，他是一个时代武打片的标志，无论是功夫还是人品都无可挑剔。

NascitaBut he's already retired from the entertainment world, alas...但现在却退出了娱乐圈，唉……

JiangyuOld Man Su... He's really amazing!苏老头……真的好厉害啊！

Jiangyu's eyes sparkle as she watches the screen, hardly daring to blink for fear of missing something.绛雨眼睛亮闪闪地看着屏幕，不舍得眨一下眼睛。

JiangyuDo you have more of his videos? Send them to me, quick!还有他的视频吗？发给我发给我！

NascitaOf course! Lots of people online are looking forward to his return.当然！网上期待他回归的呼声也不小呢。

JiangyuThat's so awesome... I hope I can be like him someday.好厉害啊……真希望有一天我可以和他一样。

NascitaHahaha, well, focus on getting this part first. If you work hard, you'll get closer to being like him.哈哈哈，先拿下现在的角色吧。只要付出努力，一定能和他越来越近的。

JiangyuYup! Let me watch his videos again...嗯！我再看看他的视频……

NascitaNo! The food's getting cold! Let's eat first.不对，菜要凉啦！我们还是先吃饭吧。

"Once Upon A Time In Canada" – 5 《师妹出马》-5

In the practice room of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼练习室。

Nascita arrives at the door of the practice room like she always does, but before she can open the door, she hears the sounds of fighting from inside it.娜希塔照常来到练习室门口，还未来得及推门，就听见里面传来了对打的声音。

NascitaAre the previous users still in there? Still, it isn't time for my booking yet, so I guess I'll just wait a while longer.上一批练习的人还没有结束吗？不过也还没到预约的时间，得等一会儿了。

NascitaStill, where's Jiangyu? She always comes to the practice room well ahead of time...不过，怎么没看到绛雨？她之前明明都会提早很久来练习室的……

Just as Nascita is about to take out her communicator, she hears the voices coming from inside and finds them a little familiar.娜希塔正要拿出通讯器，忽然听见练习室内传来的声音有些熟悉。

????Are you giving up?要认输吗？

??Ugh... not by a long shot!唔……！还差得远呢！

NascitaJiangyu...?绛雨……？

Nascita hurriedly pushes open the door. Inside, she sees Jiangyu having an intense fight with a Doll in yellow.娜希塔匆匆地推门进去。练习室内，绛雨和另一位身穿黄衣的人形正激烈地交战。

MagnhildaYour bodily strength and reflexes are both very good, but your form is sloppy.你的素体强度和反应都很不错，但还是太缺少章法了。

MagnhildaCome, then. See if you can take me down.来吧，先试试看能不能打到我。

JiangyuDon't you look down on me...!别太小看人了……！

Jiangyu rushes up and throws a left hook at Magnhilda.绛雨几步冲上前去，一记左勾拳打向玛吉西尔达。

In response to her attack, Magnhilda merely tilts her head aside to avoid it. Jiangyu then switches things up and strikes at her lower body.面对她的攻势，玛吉西尔达一偏头便轻松避过。绛雨随即变招，打向她的下盘。

Nascita(I taught her that one before! You picked it up quick, Jiangyu!)（是我之前教过的招数！学得好快啊，绛雨！）

However, Magnhilda's attacks are vicious and sharp, completely unlike Nascita's style.然而玛吉西尔达的攻势狂猛而锋利，与娜希塔的风格截然不同。

MagnhildaYou're wide open.有破绽。

Magnhilda doesn't duck. Instead, she grabs Jiangyu's hand and uses Jiangyu's momentum to throw her.玛吉西尔达没有躲闪，反而一把抓住她的手臂，顺着绛雨的力道将她甩了出去。

JiangyuAck...!唔……！

Soon, Jiangyu goes on the defensive, weaving back and forth to avoid Magnhilda's attacks.很快，绛雨从攻势变成了守势，不断地辗转逃避玛吉西尔达的攻击。

MagnhildaYou can't win if all you do is run away.只会逃的话是赢不了的。

Jiangyu freezes up as she hears those words, and then she immediately ducks a punch. Magnhilda's fist grazes her shoulder, and pain immediately floods from it into her processor hub.绛雨被这句话说得一愣，随即立刻躲避攻击。玛吉西尔达的拳头擦过她的肩膀，一阵疼痛立刻从肩头传进处理中枢。

Jiangyu(She's right, but how should I attack... My systems are about to overheat, I can't even think about how I'm going to fight...)（她说的对，但是要怎么攻击……系统都要过热了，根本没法考虑怎么打……）

Jiangyu(No... There HAS to be a way!)（不……一定有办法的！）

Jiangyu grits her teeth and ducks the next hit, quickly recalling how Nascita and Magnhilda counterattacked after dodging a hit.绛雨咬咬牙，一边躲开下一击，一边快速回忆娜希塔和玛吉西尔达闪避后的进攻手法。

Then, when Magnhilda attacks again, she doesn't evade but rushes toward the oncoming fist—随即，在玛吉西尔达再次进攻时，她没有闪避，而是迎着拳头冲了上去——

Magnhilda slams on the brakes and tries to change direction, but her fist has already grazed past Jiangyu's cheek.玛吉西尔达紧急改变方向，但拳头依然擦过了绛雨的脸颊。

And at the same time, Jiangyu's attack connects with Magnhilda's shoulder.而与此同时，绛雨的攻击也落在了玛吉西尔达的肩上。

MagnhildaUrgh...唔……

Magnhilda grimaces in pain. Seeing this, Jiangyu pulls back.玛吉西尔达吃痛地皱眉，而绛雨见状也收起了阵势。

MagnhildaHeh... I didn't think you'd rush at me so recklessly. Alright then, you win.呵……没想到你会这么不顾一切地冲上来。好吧，是你赢了。

JiangyuNo, you could have avoided it... I could tell. I wouldn't have been able to hit you if you were actually trying to hurt me.不，本来你有办法躲过的……我看得出来。要不是你不想伤到我，我是不可能打到你的。

JiangyuAnd I even hurt you too. Sorry about that.还害你受伤了，抱歉。

MagnhildaHaha, if you want to talk about injuries, I'd say you're worse off than me. You're pretty good; are you part of the cast? I've never seen you before.哈哈，要说受伤，你还伤得更重一些。你挺有意思的，是剧组的人吗？我之前都没有见过你。

NascitaJiangyu, Coach Magnhilda, are you alright?绛雨、玛吉西尔达指导，你们没事吧？

Nascita chooses this moment to step in and check their wounds.娜希塔适时地上前来，为二人查看了伤势。

NascitaWhew, fortunately they're just flesh wounds. A simple repair should be enough for them...呼，还好都是一些皮外伤，简单维修就好……

JiangyuHuh? Where did you come from, Nascita? You startled me.咦，娜希塔，你怎么突然出现了？吓了我一跳。

NascitaYOU'RE the one who startled ME!吓了我一跳还差不多！

NascitaWe arranged to come here to practice, but when I arrived I saw you going all-out with someone else, and she's our martial arts coach to boot!说好来练习的，我过来一看，你居然已经和人真刀实枪地干上了，而且对手还是我们的武术指导！

JiangyuEh? She's the martial arts coach?诶，武术指导？

Jiangyu stares in stunned silence at the dark-haired, dark-skinned woman before her, and then the reality of what she's just done catches up with her.绛雨愣愣地看向眼前棕发黑肤的女性，后知后觉地反应过来自己刚才做了什么。

JiangyuI... I'm terribly sorry!对……对不起！

JiangyuI interrupted your practice and got you hurt. I don't know how I can make up for this...不仅打扰您练习，还让您受伤了，实在不好意思……

MagnhildaDon't worry, we were just having a simple spar.没事没事，过两招而已。

MagnhildaHaha, so this is that Jiangyu you were talking about, Nascita. She really is an interesting one.哈哈，娜希塔，原来这就是你之前提到的绛雨啊。果然很有意思。

NascitaThen... You're willing to coach her?那……您答应指导她了？

MagnhildaYup. The way she threw herself at me without caring about herself really takes me back.嗯。这种不要命的气势，还真让人怀念啊。

JiangyuAh... may I ask what you're talking about?那个……你们在说什么？

MagnhildaOh, Nascita asked me if I had time to coach an up-and-coming actress. I certainly didn't expect to run into you like this.娜希塔之前就问过我有没有时间指导一个新人演员，没想到这就见到了。

NascitaHaha, congrats, Jiangyu. Magnhilda's a famous boxer, and she's willing to coach you for your action scenes!哈哈，恭喜你绛雨。玛吉西尔达可是有名的拳击手，她答应指导你的武打戏了！

JiangyuWow! Thank you so much!哇！太感谢了……！

Jiangyu quickly turns to bow deeply to Magnhilda.绛雨赶紧向玛吉西尔达深深鞠了一躬。

MagnhildaNo need to be so formal. The casting director is an old friend of my previous owner, which was why I agreed to help.不用这么客气。剧组的导演是我过去主人的老朋友，所以我才答应来帮忙。

MagnhildaThat said, the mood here really doesn't suit me. Everyone's so straitlaced, and there aren't any chances to fight. Everything's so stuffy except for when the filming starts.但这边的氛围实在不适合我，大家都很拘谨，也没什么打架的机会，除了拍摄之外的其他时间都闷得慌。

MagnhildaFortunately, I have Nascita here to spar with. Keeps things from getting too boring.还好娜希塔会时不时找我过两招，才不至于那么无聊。

NascitaAll that theoretical knowledge can't compare to actually putting it into practice. I've learned a lot from you.那些理论知识都比不上实打实的实践，我从您这里学到太多了。

MagnhildaYou're still being way too stiff.你还是太客气了。

Magnhilda casually waves to indicate that they don't need to stand on ceremony.玛吉西尔达摆了摆手，示意不用那么多礼节。

MagnhildaNow there's someone else who can fight apart from Nascita. Having you two around will help liven things up.现在除了娜希塔又多了一个能打的，有你们在，也算给我解闷了。

MagnhildaHowever, I don't know how strong entertainment-type Doll bodies are. Some models are especially fragile, but my training is very tough.不过，我可不太知道演艺人形的素体强度。似乎有些型号特别娇弱，但我的训练可是很严苛的。

JiangyuNo problem! Durability is my selling point, so bring it!没问题！我的优点就是抗造，来吧！

MagnhildaAlright. You go prepare then. Same time tomorrow...好。你回去准备一下吧，明天这个时候……

JiangyuAh... Would you happen to be free after this?那个……请问您接下来有空吗？

MagnhildaHm? Yeah, I'm free. What's up?嗯？确实没什么事。

JiangyuLet's start practicing right now, then!那我们就现在开始训练吧！

MagnhildaAre you sure?你确定？

Magnhilda frowns as she looks at Jiangyu, who's looks like she's raring to go even with her wounds, and then she smiles.玛吉西尔达挑了挑眉，看着顶着伤口却摆出阵势的绛雨，也不由得燃起了兴趣。

MagnhildaWell, since you're asking for it. Now then, first...既然是你主动要求，那么，首先……

NascitaYou two, please go in for repairs first!二位，先维修啊！

"Adventures in Kung Fu Practice" – 1 《习武风云》-1

In the practice room of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼练习室。

The medical Dolls are tending to Jiangyu and Magnhilda respectively. Nascita uses this opportunity to go over to Jiangyu's side.医疗人形分别为绛雨和玛吉西尔达处理伤口，而娜希塔趁着这个间隙来到绛雨身边。

JiangyuAh, Nascita! Thanks for calling the doctors and asking Magnhilda to coach me. Aw, you're the best!啊，娜希塔！谢谢你叫来医生，还特地帮我去请求玛吉西尔达指导。呜呜，你真好！

NascitaIt's a trivial matter. After all, it was hard not to help you after seeing all the effort you put in.只是小事而已啦，毕竟看见你这么努力，也很难不帮你一把。

Nascita smiles and pats Jiangyu on the back, and then her expression suddenly turns serious.娜希塔微笑着拍了拍绛雨的背，表情忽然变得严肃起来。

NascitaHowever, I want to confirm one thing with you. You may not have thought much about it, but as your senior, I need to help you figure out a clear answer to this question.不过，我想向你确认一个问题。虽然你可能没有考虑那么多，但作为前辈，我必须帮你明确问题的答案。

NascitaDo you intend to be a martial arts actor in the future?你未来想成为武打演员吗？

JiangyuHuh? Um... Old Man Su is super cool, and action movies are fun, so it feels like being a martial arts actor would be good too!诶？嗯……苏老头很酷，而且动作戏也很有趣，感觉当武打演员也不错！

JiangyuHowever, why are you asking me this all of a sudden, Nascita?不过，为什么娜希塔你突然问我这个啊？

Nascita watches the medical Dolls swap out the components in Jiangyu's arms. The wound isn't very big, but it's done irreparable damage to the components within.娜希塔看着医疗人形替换绛雨肩上的元件。即便伤口并不大，却依旧对其中的部件造成了不可逆的破坏。

Nascita...It's just that getting this role and becoming a martial arts actor require completely different levels of determination and effort.……只是想拿下这个角色，和想成为武打演员，二者所付出的决心和努力的方向都是截然不同的。

NascitaGenerally, once actors decide their career path, they'll only be able to develop along that path for a long time.一般而言，演员在决定了自己的戏路以后，很长一段时间里，都只能在这个方向发展。

NascitaAs a Doll, the audience will have higher expectations of you, and you can't use a stunt double.作为人形，观众会对你的要求更高，而且你不能使用替身。

NascitaCombined with the fact that you're not a professional actress Doll and you're naturally deficient in a lot of hardware and software support required for the job, you may have to work much harder than others just to reach the same level as them.加上你并不是专业的演艺人形，你先天缺少许多软硬件的支持，你可能需要付出比其他人多很多的努力，才有可能达到一样的成就。

NascitaEven so...即便如此……

Jiangyu...I understand. Thank you for thinking about me, Nascita!……我明白了。谢谢你为我考虑，娜希塔！

Jiangyu responds to Nascita's worried look with a dazzling smile.绛雨迎着娜希塔担忧的目光，露出一个灿烂的笑容。

JiangyuFrankly speaking, I hadn't thought that far ahead. This audition was my only chance, but...说实话，我没有考虑那么长远。现在的我只是想拿下这个角色。

JiangyuThe truth is, I don't have too many choices available to me. Right now, I just want to get this part.其实我并没有太多的选择。这次试镜是唯一的机会，但是……

Jiangyu clenches her fist and punches up at the sun outside the window.绛雨攥紧了拳头，向着窗外的太阳挥了一拳。

JiangyuWhen you taught me about action movies, when I watched those videos of Old Master Su, and when I was fighting with Magnhilda... I felt something I'd never felt before!之前你教我动作戏的时候、我看苏老头视频的时候、还有和玛吉西尔达打的时候……我都有一种前所未有的感觉！

JiangyuI felt like my neural cloud was burning up, like it was telling me to go do something! I think this is what it feels like to have "found a goal," right?我感到我的心智好像在燃烧，在催促我去做什么！我想，这个就是“找到目标”的感觉吧。

NascitaJiangyu...绛雨……

JiangyuI know my chances aren't exactly great. But if I'm lucky enough to actually land the role...我明白我的机会并不大。但是，如果我足够幸运，真的拿下了这个角色……

JiangyuI want to carry on as a martial arts actor.我想再武打演员这条路上继续走下去。

Nascita...I'm glad to hear you say that.……既然你有这样的决心，那我就放心了。

Nascita smiles in relief.娜希塔露出一个欣慰的微笑。

医疗人形Repairs are complete. Please ensure you can function normally.修理完毕，请确认是否能正常运转。

JiangyuOhhhh! I'm perfectly fine! Thanks!哦哦！完全没问题，谢了！

Jiangyu works her arms, then turns to Magnhilda.绛雨转动着手臂，转向玛吉西尔达。

MagnhildaAre you ready now?这下确实准备好了？

JiangyuThat's right, I'm back and ready to go!没错，完全复活了！

MagnhildaNascita told me you were going for the second round of auditions, right? And you're a guzheng Doll too, so I guess the classes aren't going to be easy for you.娜希塔和我说你是为了第二轮试镜考核吧？原本还是个古筝演奏人形，看来课程对你不会轻松啊。

JiangyuNo problem, just bring it on!没关系，放马过来吧！

Five hours later, in the practice room of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.五小时后，CB演艺中心，剧组大楼练习室。

JiangyuTake this!看招！

Clang—铿——

Magnhilda easily blocks Jiangyu's snap kick. The latter easily backs away to dissipate the force of the blow.绛雨的腿鞭被玛吉西尔达轻松拦下，后者闲庭信步地将力道化解。

MagnhildaContinue.继续。

JiangyuYeeart—!嚯——！

MagnhildaFaster.动作再快一些。

JiangyuHiyaaaah!喝！

MagnhildaYes, that's more like it. Regulate your power output. Be fast, not hasty.对，就是这样，注意调整输出功率，快，但是不能急促。

JiangyuNngg—haah!唔——哈！

MagnhildaVery good. Again.很好，再来。

Jiangyu(Pants heavily)呼——呼——

JiangyuHiyaaah!喝啊！

MagnhildaMind your posture. Don't lose balance.注意体态，不要失衡。

Jiangyu's shouts and Magnhilda's pointers fill the air of the practice room.绛雨的低喝声混杂着玛吉西尔达的催促与指点在场地上空不断飘荡。

It's only when Jiangyu tries to throw a punch and collapses to her knees that she realizes that her movement systems have long since overloaded.直到绛雨又一次试图挥拳时双膝一软，她才意识到自己的运动超出系统载荷了。

JiangyuUgh—唔——

JiangyuI-I'm sorry. Just give me a second, I'll get right up.抱……抱歉，我休息一下，马上就起来。

MagnhildaNo need, that'll do. Go take a breather.不用，已经可以了。休息一下吧。

Magnhilda leans against a wall with folded arms, waiting for Jiangyu to recover.玛吉西尔达抱胸靠在一边，等待绛雨的状态恢复。

NascitaCoach, what do you think of Jiangyu?武指，您觉得绛雨怎么样？

MagnhildaBoth the way she moves and the way she attacks are sloppy. Nowhere near professional.虽然发力的动作和攻击方式都很粗糙，谈不上专业。

MagnhildaBut she's smooth, and she looks good.但胜在利落，而且好看。

JiangyuIsn't that what they call "all style and no substance"...好看？那不就是电影里说的“花拳绣腿”……

NascitaHaha, Jiangyu, I think you're missing something. You're learning how to stage-fight, not actual martial arts.哈哈，绛雨，你搞错了一点哦，你要练的是武打戏，而不是真正的武术。

NascitaThey might have some things in common, but when you're performing, the emphasis is on how good you look when you move. So actually, Coach was praising you.虽然二者有共通之处，但在表演的时候，会更加注重动作的观赏性。所以武指刚才是在夸你啦。

JiangyuI see. Um, I do think the martial arts themselves are pretty good too, though...原来是这样。唔，虽然我觉得武术本身也蛮有意思的啦……

MagnhildaIf you really want to learn, I don't mind teaching you.如果你真的想习武，我倒也不是不能指导你。

MagnhildaGranted, I practice boxing, but a lot of the fundamentals are the same.虽然我练的是拳击，但很多基础内容都有相通的地方。

MagnhildaAlthough, your current goal should be passing the screen test, right?不过，你的主要任务应该是通过试镜才对吧？

JiangyuUm, yeah. Looks like I should focus on my performance.唔，确实如此。看来我还是得专注于演出啊。

MagnhildaEnthusiasm like yours isn't a common thing. A lot of actors actually hate action movies. They'd rather just use a stunt double for everything.你有这样的热情也很难得，很多演员其实很讨厌动作戏。他们巴不得走个过场的对打都用替身。

JiangyuBut action films are so cool...明明打戏也很有趣啊……

Jiangyu scratches her head and stands up.绛雨挠了挠头，从地上站了起来。

JiangyuOkay, I'm rested. Let's continue!我休息好了，我们继续吧！

MagnhildaRight. I've pretty much gotten your measure. Now, we'll be moving on to specialized training.好。你的底子我已经摸的差不多了，接下来就是专项练习。

MagnhildaCome with me.跟我来。

Jiangyu and Nascita follow Magnhilda to another floor. Jiangyu sees a spacious room with many cranes and artificial obstacles. Several people are training among them.绛雨和娜希塔跟着玛吉西尔达来到了另一个楼层。映入绛雨眼帘的是一处宽阔的场地，摆放着许多吊机与人为制造的路面障碍，一些人正在其中练习着。

MagnhildaYou see this obstacle course? Your mission is to run that course along with Nascita.看见这些障碍物了吗？你的任务就是跟娜希塔一起闯路障。

MagnhildaThe two of you will have to fight while doing so.在闯关的过程中，你们必须一直交手。

JiangyuHuh? Do I need to beat Nascita?诶，要我打倒娜希塔吗？

MagnhildaNo, that's not it. Your aim isn't to take down Nascita.不，你搞错了，你的目标不是要打倒对手。

MagnhildaYour aim is to have a back-and-forth battle with Nascita and make it look good in the process.你的目标是要能跟娜希塔打的有来有回，而且过程要好看。

JiangyuSo it's got to go back and forth and look good too...有来有回还要动作好看……

NascitaIf you don't mind, we could do it and demonstrate it for her.不介意的话，我们俩来一次，给她做个示范吧。

MagnhildaFine with me. It's my job to begin with, anyway.都可以，这本来就是我的工作。

Magnhilda and Nascita ride the crane to a high location, and then they simultaneously rush downwards.玛吉西尔达和娜希塔搭乘吊机来到高处，而后两人同时朝着下方发起冲锋。

As the two of them vault obstacles, they exchange an intense flurry of blows, working the surrounding props into their fight in a casual yet calculated way, and even using the terrain as weapons.二人不断跨越障碍的同时激烈地交手着，随意却又带着目的性地使用周遭的道具，甚至连路障都成为了她们的武器。

Nascita(Pants heavily)呼——呼——

NascitaI was a bit too fast at the beginning and went too hard during the exchange. Feels like something was off.起跑的时候我动的有点快，开始的交手过于强行，感觉是脱节了。

MagnhildaIt's alright. It wasn't even a proper practice session; just be careful next time.没关系，这连练习都算不上，下次注意就好。

MagnhildaWell, Jiangyu, do you get it now?怎么样，绛雨，你看明白了吗？

JiangyuI feel like... I sort of understand.感觉……好像有点明白了。

JiangyuIn any case, every move you make is for the sake of looking good, right?总而言之，一切动作都是为了好看而服务，对吧？

MagnhildaBeing able to look professional and slick is even better, of course. But you're only starting out and you don't even know how to take care of how you look to the camera. Best to start out slow.如果能兼顾专业和架子当然更好，不过现在你刚起步，连如何照顾摄影机视角都不会，还是一步一步来吧。

MagnhildaHow about it. Want to give it a go?怎么样，要练吗？

JiangyuUm... Yeah! I do!唔……嗯！要！

JiangyuIt's not like what I thought it would be, but I want to try it out!虽然跟我预想的有点差别，不过我要练！

MagnhildaThen we'll start with five circuits from top to bottom. Martial arts acting isn't exactly a free lunch, you know.那就先来个五轮上下吧，武打戏这碗饭可不是那么好吃的。

JiangyuNo problem, I'm ready!没关系，我准备好了！

"Adventures in Kung Fu Practice" – 2 《习武风云》-2

On the action floor of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼动作层。

Jiangyu sits in the Doll-only area, leaning tiredly against the wall as she charges herself.绛雨坐在人形的专属区域，疲惫地靠在墙上，为自己充能。

Jiangyu(Pants heavily)呼……呼……呼……

NascitaHere, it's a drink to ease the operating strain on your neural cloud—a nice little benefit for Doll actors, courtesy of the crew.给，舒缓心智运转压力的饮料，这是剧组给人形演员的福利。

JiangyuThank... you... (pant)谢……谢谢……呼……呼……

JiangyuAhhhh, I'm alive again.啊，活过来了。

NascitaMaybe you're pushing yourself a little too hard? It's good to take things seriously, but your body is going to break down soon at this rate.你是不是太拼了点，虽然有紧迫感是好事，但是这样下去素体会先垮掉哦。

NascitaGoing too far is just as bad as not going far enough. Maybe you should go back and rest.过犹不及，你还是先回去休息吧。

JiangyuNo... it's okay!没……没关系！

Jiangyu staggers a little as she climbs to her feet and exhales heavily.绛雨踉跄地爬起身，长出一口气。

JiangyuI can still do it... Coach Magnhilda! Please run me through another set!我还可以……玛吉西尔达指导！请再给我安排一次练习！

MagnhildaSo soon?这么快？

JiangyuYup! I'm okay already!嗯，我已经没问题了！

Nascita shakes her head in resignation and sends Jiangyu up the crane again.娜希塔无奈地摇了摇头，将绛雨送上吊机。

NascitaIf anything feels wrong, anything at all, you need to stop the training, okay?如果发现不对，一定要中止训练，知道吗？

NascitaIf you get hurt, you won't even be able to go for the audition, much less train.万一真的受伤了，不要说练习，你连试镜的机会都没啦。

JiangyuRelax!安心！

MagnhildaIn that case... Action.那么……Action。

JiangyuWhew—Let's go!呼——走！

However, just as she eagerly sets off, the girl's foot slips and she falls from the top, barely managing to catch herself on an obstacle halfway down.然而欲意起跑的少女脚底一错，整个人从顶上摔了下来，挂在了半道的路障上。

JiangyuNghaah—呃啊——

NascitaJiangyu!!绛雨！！

Half an hour later, in the rest area of the film building in the CB Performing Arts Center.半小时后，CB演艺中心，剧组大楼休息区。

NascitaWhat did I just say?你啊你，我才说什么来着？

JiangyuHehe, don't be mad~嘿嘿，不要生气啦。

JiangyuLook! I'm not hurt, am I?你看！这不是没受伤嘛！

NascitaYou didn't get hurt THIS time, but what if you had?这次是没受伤，但万一呢！

NascitaAnd your costume is ripped now. The crew only gave you this one set!而且你的戏服都刮破了，剧组给试镜演员提供的可就这一套。

JiangyuAh? Then what should we do?啊？那怎么办？

JiangyuI... Can't I just ask the director for another set?这……我再去找导演要一套行不行得通啊？

NascitaThe director's not in charge of this stuff. Props and makeup are all handed by the backstage crew.导演才不管这种事情呢，负责服道化的都是后勤。

Nascita...Oh forget it, I don't know how to deal with you. Come, I'll bring you over to the props department. I'll see if they can help.……算了，真拿你没办法，走吧，我带你去道具组，看看能不能找到办法。

At the props department of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼道具组。

Nascita and Jiangyu squat in the corner, despondently watching the staffers come and go.娜希塔和绛雨蹲在角落里，沮丧地看着来来往往的工作人员。

JiangyuI can't believe they don't have any spare outfits...居然没有多余的戏服了……

NascitaWell, the casting was pretty much decided already so they didn't prepare any extras for screen-testing. What you got is the backup outfit.因为这个角色本身就半内定了，所以也没有为试镜的演员准备吧。你拿到的这套就已经是备用的了。

NascitaWe'll just have to hope someone is willing to help you fix it. But all the prop masters I know specialize in mechanical and armor-type stuff. As for martial arts outfits like yours... Let me think.只能看看有没有人能帮忙缝补了。我熟悉的师傅都是做机械和甲胄的，你这个练功服……我得想想。

??Its design is pretty unique, and it's even embroidered. Normal people wouldn't be able to fix this kind of damage.这个练功服的设计还挺独特的，上面还有刺绣。伤成这样，一般人还真补不上。

NascitaI know, right? That's what I was thinking too. We'll need to get a real professional to fix it.对吧？我也是这么想的，得找个懂行的来。

Jiangyu...Huh?……咦？

??Not many people in the props department can embroider. It's not like there aren't any professionals there, but she hasn't reported to the props department yet.道具组懂刺绣的没几个，行家不是没有，但那人还没来剧组报道呢。

NascitaAw, what a pain...这么麻烦啊……

??Yeah, if not, Grandpa wouldn't have brought me over.对啊，不然爷爷也不至于把我忽悠过来。

??He said it was a tour of the props department, but then it turned out to be a part time job... How mean!说是剧组参观结果来了才发现是打工……真是太可恶了！

JiangyuAh...那个……

NascitaOh yes, that's definitely wicked... Wait a minute, that's not Jiangyu's voice. Who are you?的确可恶……等等，这声音不是绛雨的，你是谁？

It is only then that Nascita realizes something is off.娜希塔这才反应过来好像哪里不对。

When she turns around, she sees Jiangyu squatting on the ground, her mouth agape as though she's unsure whether to speak or not.转过身，便看到绛雨一脸茫然地蹲在地上，张嘴欲言又止。

Behind her is another squatting girl, whose hands are deftly flitting around the tears in the costume.而她的身后正跪着一位少女，双手灵巧地在戏服的缺口处上下纷飞。

??Don't worry, I can fix this. See! All done.没关系，我会这个，瞧，补好啦！

The girl excitedly holds up the mended portion of the costume as she bats her eyelashes at the other two.少女兴奋地捧起补好的戏服部分，眨巴着眼睛看向两人。

The three of them squat in a little circle, staring at each other.三人就这么在地上围成了一个圈，大眼瞪小眼。

After a long time, the girl finally comes to her senses and smacks her head.好半晌后，少女才反应过来，一拍脑袋。

ChanzhiAh! Sorry, I don't think I've introduced myself. My name is Chanzhi. I'm an embroiderer who just arrived at the props department.啊！不好意思，好像还没有自我介绍。我叫缠枝，是今天刚来道具组报道的刺绣师。

ChanzhiI saw you guys squatting down here discussing something and it looked like your clothes were torn, so I took the liberty of helping you fix them.看到你们蹲着好像在讨论什么东西，衣服又破了，我就先帮忙补上啦。

ChanzhiGo on, tell me how it fits. If there are any problems, I can work on them right now.快看看版型对不对，有问题的话我可以现改。

JiangyuNo... It's okay.不……不用了。

Jiangyu can't help but gulp as she looks at the perfectly restored costume.绛雨看着完美还原了戏服缺损前状态的部分，不自觉地咽了口唾沫。

JiangyuThank you very much, Miss Chanzhi.谢谢你，缠枝小姐。

JiangyuThis is amazing. Is this what a big company's crew department is like?好厉害啊，这就是大剧组吗？

"Adventures in Kung Fu Practice" – 3 《习武风云》-3

The next day, in the dorm of the film building in the CB Performing Arts Center.翌日，CB演艺中心，剧组大楼宿舍。

Nascita is flipping through the script while Jiangyu looks away from the screen at the pair of dolls at the head of the bed.娜希塔正翻阅着剧本，而一旁的绛雨将目光从光屏上移开，看向自己床头摆着的那对玩偶。

Jiangyu(I wonder if Big Sis got my postcard...)（不知道老姐有没有收到我的明信片呢……）

Since arriving in Canada, Jiangyu hasn't had the courage to contact Daiyan directly. All she could do was send the occasional postcard back.来到加拿大后，绛雨一直没有勇气直接和黛烟通讯，只是偶尔寄一些明信片回国。

It would seem Daiyan understands Jiangyu's feelings as well. Both of them avoided the topic of Jiangyu's departure in their correspondence, only talking about daily trivia.而黛烟似乎也了解绛雨的心情。二人心照不宣地在信中避开绛雨离开的话题，只是分享一些日常的琐事。

Jiangyu(Big Sis is probably waiting for me to make the first move and tell her how I feel. But... This isn't the time for it yet.)（老姐应该是在等我主动告诉她自己的想法吧。但是……现在还不是时候。）

Jiangyu(When I look at this doll, I feel like Big Sis is looking at me... No, I need to focus. I need to show Big Sis that I'm working hard!)（看着这个玩偶，就感觉老姐在看着自己……不行，集中注意力，要让老姐看见我努力的样子！）

Knock knock—the rapping on the door disturbs Jiangyu's train of thought.咚咚——敲门声打断了绛雨的思绪。

ChanzhiJiangyu, it's me. I'm coming in.绛雨，我进来啦。

ChanzhiYou asked me to bring some clothes for you. Why don't you see if they fit?之前说好让我给你带些衣服，你看看合不合身。

ChanzhiI made them all myself so you can relax and put them on without having to worry about the props department. I can fix them even if they get torn during practice.它们都是我自己做的，不属于剧组，放心穿，就算你练习划破了我也能补。

JiangyuI see. Thank you for your hard work.好的。谢谢，辛苦你了。

ChanzhiAre you okay? You seem a little out of it. Are you not feeling well? No wonder you didn't go for practice today!你没事吧？怎么感觉不是很有精神的样子。难道是身体不舒服？怪不得今天没去练习呢！

JiangyuNo, no, my body's just fine! It's just...没有没有，我的身体倍儿棒！只是……

Jiangyu curls up on the bed and makes some room for Chanzhi.绛雨朝床角缩了缩，给缠枝让出点空间。

NascitaMagnhilda forbade Jiangyu from training today because of what happened yesterday.是因为昨天的事故，玛吉西尔达指导禁止绛雨今天过去练习。

ChanzhiIt's good to get some rest from time to time. After all, that accident happened because you were too tired. So what are you watching now?偶尔休息休息也不错嘛，毕竟是太累了才会出现事故的。那你现在在看什么呢？

Chanzhi leans over to see what's on Jiangyu's screen. It displays a scene from an old movie.缠枝凑近绛雨的光屏，上面是有一些年代的录像。

JiangyuI found some movies featuring Old Man Su. He's so awesome; I bet I could learn something from his videos!我找到了苏老头过去在片场的录像。他这么厉害，我想一定能从他的录像中学到东西的！

ChanzhiHuh? Old Man Su? As in the martial arts actor Old Man Su?咦，苏老头？你们是指武打演员苏老头吗？

JiangyuYeah, have you heard of him?是啊。你也听说过他吧？

ChanzhiOf-of course I have! However, he's gone into seclusion for a long time now. How come you're watching his videos?当、当然啦！不过，他不是隐退了好久了吗，怎么现在你又看起他的录像了？

ChanzhiIs it because you know he's related to this movie?难道你知道他和这部电影的关系吗？

JiangyuRelated? In what way?关系？什么关系？

ChanzhiAh, er, um...啊，那个，这个……

NascitaChanzhi is saying that the lead for this movie is a homage to Old Man Su.缠枝说的应该是这次电影的主角就致敬了苏老头吧。

NascitaAll the heroes must be righteous in their nature; Old Man Su was very particular in the need for them to be. This includes the role that you were tested for as well.包括你试镜的角色在内，这次的正派角色都很讲究“侠义”，这也是苏老头最看重的理念。

JiangyuI see. No wonder I kept thinking about him when I read the script. I didn't expect you to know so much about movies.原来如此，难怪看剧本的时候总能想到他！缠枝，看不出你对电影还挺有研究啊。

ChanzhiHahaha, aw, it's nothing, really...哈哈哈，过奖过奖……

JiangyuOld Man Su is totally awesome. He insisted on filming all his difficult stunts by himself. I wish I could meet him; I have so many things I want to ask him!苏老头好厉害啊，所有高难度的动作戏都坚持实拍、亲身上阵。我要是能见他一面就好了，有好多问题想请教他呢！

ChanzhiI'm sure Old Man Su would be happy to meet you considering how hard you've been working, Jiangyu. He likes actors with their feet firmly planted on the ground and diligently practicing the basics.绛雨你这么努力，苏老头一定愿意见你的。他最喜欢的就是脚踏实地练习演技的演员啦。

JiangyuThanks for comforting me, Chanzhi. Unfortunately, Old Man Su's living in seclusion now, so it's just wishful thinking on my part.谢谢你的安慰啦缠枝。可惜苏老头已经隐退了，我也只能这么想想了。

ChanzhiBut I wasn't comforting you... In any case, don't give up! You might get that chance someday!我不是在安慰啦……总之也别放弃，或许真的有机会呢！

NascitaApparently, Old Man Su isn't happy with some of the prevailing trends in the industry nowadays. He felt that he wouldn't be able to promote his values of righteousness and chivalry if he continued working in the business, which is why he chose to retire.据说苏老头就是看不惯现在的某些风气，觉得继续演艺事业已经无法贯彻侠义之道，才选择隐退的。

NascitaLots of netizens are urging Old Man Su to return. Many people, myself included, want to see him make a comeback.现在网络上还有许多呼唤苏老头回归的声音呢。包括我在内，许多人都希望再度看到他出现。

JiangyuI want to be a martial arts actor like Old Man Su!我也想成为像苏老头一样的武打演员！

JiangyuBut when I watch his movies, it makes me realize just how far away I am from him.但是，看着他在片场的发挥，就能深刻地体会到我和他之间的差距。

Old Man Su's punches on the screen are forceful and strong; in the space of a breath, he has already laid several mooks out on the ground. Although the situation is dire, Old Man Su's control over his movements and the image he presents to the camera never slackens.光屏上的苏老头出拳刚劲有力，喘息之间就将几个群演放倒在地。尽管场景逼仄，但苏老头对于动作和镜头的调度却丝毫不弱。

JiangyuIt feels like I won't be able to catch up with all that in such a short time, so I can't help but...感觉这些差距很难在短时间内弥补，所以不由得有点……

ChanzhiHm... I don't know too much about the acting business. Can't you help her out, Nascita?唔……演戏的事情我也不是很明白，娜希塔不能帮帮她吗？

Upon being addressed, Nascita sighs and puts away the script she's holding.被点名的娜希塔叹了口气，收起手中的剧本。

NascitaYou need to know when to adjust yourself to fit the situation when doing anything. Coach Magnhilda said so herself: you need to train appropriately.做什么事情都要松紧适中，玛吉西尔达指导也说了，练习需要适度。

NascitaYou've taken the day off, but instead of resting, you're watching videos nonstop. Not even a Doll could keep that pace up.今天坐下来也不休息，还马不停蹄地看视频，人形也顶不住。

NascitaWhat you need to do right now is to relax and get a good rest, then continue when you wake up.绛雨现在最该做的，是放松睡个好觉，起来再继续。

JiangyuI get the principle behind it, but there are only a few days left until the second round of auditions.道理我都懂，可是第二轮试镜没几天了耶。

Jiangyu purses her lips, and then she suddenly crawls up in front of Nascita on her hands and knees as though she's thought of something.绛雨噘着嘴，忽然想到了什么，手脚并用地爬到娜希塔跟前。

JiangyuSay, Nascita, do you think I could overcome this anxiety if I found a place to practice for the second round right now?娜希塔，你说我要是现在自己找个地方练上两轮，能不能突破这种烦躁的状态啊？

Thwap—啪——

Nascita rolls up her script and slaps Jiangyu on the head.娜希塔将手中的剧本卷成卷，不轻不重地敲了一下绛雨的脑袋。

NascitaYou'd most likely get MORE anxious. Listen to me and relax. Don't worry about the audition.那你大概率会变得更烦躁，听我的，放轻松，别去想试镜了。

NascitaA proper actress knows how to manage her stress. If you can't even manage your own mood, you'll never pass the second round.合格的演员知道该如何排解自己的压力，如果你连调整心态都做不好，第二关一定过不去。

ChanzhiYeah, I might not know about acting, but when it comes to sewing, if you can't relax, then you won't be able to bring forth your embroidery techniques even though they've been ingrained into your muscle memory.对呀，虽然我不懂演戏，但在刺绣的时候，如果心态不能放平，就连熟悉到身体都记住了的刺绣技法也施展不出来喔。

ChanzhiAlso, your neural cloud will be affected by your attitude. Once, when I was super happy, I ended up losing a month of wages to three phone scammers in a row.而且心智水平也会受到心态影响，我就曾在极度高兴的时候被连续三个诈骗电话骗光了当月工资。

Jiangyu...I know my attitude isn't good, but you don't need to make up stories like these, Chanzhi.……我知道自己现在状态不是很对，但缠枝你也不用编这种故事来骗我啦。

ChanzhiHm? That actually happened, though.嗯？我说的都是真事儿呀。

Jiangyu...Eh?……诶？

NascitaIn any case, you should get some rest.总之你还是先好好休息吧。

JiangyuBut I can't just do nothing. Should I really just space out all day?但我也总不能真就什么都不干，发呆过掉今天吧？

NascitaRelaxing is important. You can do anything as long as you stay away from movies, avoid the action floor or think about the audition.放松也是必要的。只要别碰电影，别去动作层，别想试镜，你做什么都行。

NascitaYou can only perform your best when you're relaxed. That's also an important part of your preparations.轻松的状态才能更好地发挥，这也是准备的重要一环。

JiangyuYes, yes, yes, Madam Nascita~是是是——娜希塔老师——

ChanzhiWould you like me to help you make a new costume today, Jiangyu?那要不今天我来给绛雨你做新戏服吧？

ChanzhiOnce Magnhilda lifts the curfew on you tomorrow, you might end up doing better in a new outfit!等明天玛吉西尔达给你解禁了，再穿上新衣服去练习，说不定效果会更好哦！

"Adventures in Kung Fu Practice" – 4 《习武风云》-4

Several days later.数日后。

In the rest area of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼休息区。

Jiangyu is standing in front of a mirror, allowing Chanzhi to adjust her costume.绛雨站在镜子前，任由缠枝打理自己的衣服。

ChanzhiTadaaahh! How about wearing this one today? How is it? Looks good, right?锵锵！今天穿这件，怎么样，漂不漂亮？

JiangyuMm... Very good! The clothes you make are always so exquisite, Chanzhi.嗯……很好看！缠枝你做的衣服都很精致。

JiangyuIn fact, it kind of feels like a waste to fight and roll around on set while wearing them. It makes my heart ache.就是有点心疼，我穿着这么精致的衣服在片场摸爬滚打，总有种浪费的感觉。

ChanzhiTeehee, why do you say that? Clothes were made to be worn, after all.嘻嘻，怎么会呢，衣服织出来就是要让人穿的呀。

ChanzhiHmm... Let's fasten up the belt a little here...嗯……再把这里的腰带系上就好啦。

ChanzhiIt feels like you're getting used to it too.感觉你也慢慢习惯了呢。

Jiangyu twists and turns her body in front of the mirror, and a look of confusion crosses her face as she studies her clothes in the mirror.绛雨在镜子前扭了扭上半身，一边打量戏服，一边疑惑出声。

JiangyuWhat am I getting used to?习惯什么？

ChanzhiTo relaxing. I remember the first day when Magnhilda lifted your curfew. You were so impatient that you almost went to practice in your pajamas.放平心态呀，还记得玛吉西尔达给你解禁的第一天，你差点就穿着睡衣去训练了，整个人急不可耐。

ChanzhiEven after that, you had an annoyed look on your face whenever I helped dress you.就算是到了后来，给你换衣服的时候你也总是满脸不耐烦。

JiangyuI'm sorry... I was really being too panicky back then. That's because the more I learned from anyone, the more keenly I felt the gap between us.抱歉……我是有些着急了。因为越向大家学习，越能感受到差距。

Jiangyu scratches her head in embarrassment.绛雨不好意思地挠了挠头。

JiangyuFrankly speaking, I was feeling a little smug after passing the first round. I felt that this would be easy.不瞒你说，刚通过试镜的时候我还有些自得，其实被看上也不难嘛。

JiangyuEven after Nascita explained her reasoning to me, I still had a hint of pride inside me.即使娜希塔给我解释了她的推测，我心底还是隐隐有些骄傲的。

ChanzhiBut now?现在呢？

JiangyuNow... I don't even think I can make it past the second audition. I just want to do my best.现在啊……现在我都不想着一定能过第二轮试镜，只想尽力就好了。

ChanzhiOh no, that won't do. Every actor has to want to make it onto the stage.那这可不行啊，每个演员可都是冲着舞台去的。

ChanzhiI mean, why bother learning needlecraft when you aren't determined to sew what's in your heart?如果没有一定要绣出所念图案的决心，又何必捻着针练习呢？

JiangyuHmm... You're right! I'll be heading out, then!呼……你说的对！那我出发了！

ChanzhiDo your best today!今天也要加油哦！

On the action floor of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼动作层。

Much like she has in the past few days, Jiangyu arrives at the action floor, but the mood here is a little strange.和前几日一样，绛雨如约来到动作层，然而今天的氛围却让她感觉有些奇怪。

Jiangyu(Am I imagining things? Why do I get the feeling that everyone's looking at me?)（是错觉吗？为什么感觉大家都在看着我？）

MagnhildaJiangyu.绛雨。

Jiangyu(This is weird, did something happen?)（好奇怪，是发生什么事情了吗？）

MagnhildaJiangyu!绛雨！

JiangyuAh! I'm sorry! Good morning, Coach Magnhilda!啊！抱歉！早上好，玛吉西尔达指导。

MagnhildaAre you okay?你还好吗？

JiangyuHm? I'm fine, just that...嗯？我很好啊，就是……

Jiangyu frowns, but before she can voice her doubts, Magnhilda is already speaking.绛雨皱着眉，还没来得及说出自己的疑惑，玛吉西尔达就先开了口。

MagnhildaDon't think too much about it. There will always be people who play mind games with you. The important thing is not to be affected by them.别想太多，总有些人喜欢用盘外招，你别受影响就好。

JiangyuMind games? What mind games?盘外招？什么盘外招？

Jiangyu gets more baffled the more she hears. After looking around and verifying that everyone is looking at her, her confusion only deepens.绛雨听罢更迷糊了，她环顾片场，确认所有人都在看着自己这件事并不是错觉，愈发不解起来。

MagnhildaHuh? You didn't know? Judging from your reaction just now, I thought you already...呃，原来你不知道吗？我看你刚刚的反应，还以为你已经……

Jiangyu...So what exactly is going on? I'm completely clueless.……所以你们到底在说什么呀，我完全在状况外。

MagnhildaHere, this just made the headlines on today's online entertainment news. Have a look.喏，今天的新闻网娱乐栏的头条，你自己看吧。

JiangyuLet me see...我看看……

Jiangyu"Popular stream host accepts invitation to star in an A-list movie", and what does that have to do with me?《当红主播受邀参演A级制作》，这跟我有什么关系？

JiangyuNo, wait, why is my picture here?不对，这上面怎么有我的照片？

After clicking on the article, Jiangyu sees an unsightly shot of herself during a training session that someone submitted to the news. The caption reads, "How can a third-rate Doll with no work to her name even compete?"点开新闻，绛雨才注意到自己训练时的狼狈形象被人拍照发上了新闻。 边上的配词是——一个毫无作品的三流人形也能参与试镜？

It's contrasted with a picture of a bright-faced, attractive woman, smiling and waving to her fans. Its caption reads, "Popular martial arts stream host Kukurotte is the true rising star of action movies".与之相对的，另一张照片上的女性光鲜亮丽，含笑对着粉丝招手。 边上的配词是——当红武打主播卡卡萝特，她才是动作戏的明日之星。

JiangyuWhat the heck is this? Isn't this article just too weird?这写的都是什么呀，这文章也太奇怪了吧？

Nascita(Sigh)... She's the one I was telling you about, the one who was "earmarked" for the role.唉……她就是我之前跟你说过的，“内定”这个角色的人。

Nascita walks up to Jiangyu and whispers into her ear. Even her tone is subdued.娜希塔走到绛雨身边，压低了自己的声音，语气有些低沉。

JiangyuBut I don't even know her!可我甚至不认识她！

NascitaWell, you made it past the first round of selections, so you're her competition now. She probably wants to use you to build hype for herself.毕竟你通过了第一轮试镜，就算是她的竞争对手了。她或许是将你当做了炒作的素材。

JiangyuBut won't she piss off the cast like this? I mean, the second round of auditions hasn't even started yet.但她这么做不会得罪剧组吗？明明第二轮试镜还没开始。

NascitaEven so, it'll still build attention for the cast.就算是这样的方式，也算是为剧组吸引流量了。

NascitaSome people dislike such methods, while others embrace them. That's probably why opinions on her are so polarizing.有人厌恶这种行为，有人乐见其成，这就是她在剧组里评价两极分化的原因。

JiangyuI... I can't accept this.这……我不能接受。

JiangyuNo, I'm going to find her and demand an explanation. If she wants to come at me, then she should challenge me fair and square! Releasing an article like this is just cheap and low!不行，我要去找这个家伙问个清楚。比试就堂堂正正地比试，发这种新闻也太卑鄙了！

NascitaCalm down, Jiangyu. Don't do it.冷静，绛雨，别去。

NascitaShe's laid a trap for you. If you actually go looking for her, there's no telling how the media will spin it.她现在已经为你设下了陷阱，要是你真的去找她，不知道又会被写成什么样。

Jiangyu...So I'm just supposed to swallow this crap?……可难道要我就这么接受她的诋毁吗？

NascitaHearsay like this won't affect the truth. Don't you have something better to do than get caught up in what she does?事实是无法被捕风捉影的事情左右的。与其纠结于她的行为，你不是还有更重要的事情要做吗？

JiangyuBut...但……

NascitaSo you're giving up on the second round, then? Or are you not going to train any more?你要放弃第二轮试镜？还是说不再继续训练了？

JiangyuAs if! I won't give up on either my training or the audition!怎么可能！不论是训练还是试镜，我都不会放弃！

NascitaMm, that's good, then. You've always had a good attitude, so keep it up. Let's try our best together.嗯，那就好了。你的心态一直很好，保持住心态，我们一起加油吧。

NascitaDo you know what an actor's strongest weapon is?你知道演员最有力的武器是什么吗？

Jiangyu...Their skills.……是实力。

After hearing Nascita's lecture, Jiangyu slowly begins to calm down.随着娜希塔的劝告，绛雨渐渐冷静了下来。

NascitaThat's right. Trust me, there'll be no better revenge than clinching the second audition.这就对了，相信我，没有任何反击比你拿下二轮试镜的名额更加有力。

JiangyuHeh... Got it. Thank you, Nascita.呼……我知道了，谢谢你，娜希塔。

JiangyuI'll do my best to get over this, just like I overcame my anxiety several days ago.我会努力消化这些东西，就像前几天处理急功近利的心态一样。

Jiangyu looks at the article on the screen. She hasn't even seen Kukurotte yet, but the curtain has already risen on their invisible war.绛雨看向屏幕里的报导。即便她和卡卡萝特还未曾见面，但隐形的战斗已经在她们之间拉开了序幕。

Jiangyu turns the screen off and chooses to look at reality instead.绛雨关闭光屏，选择看向了现实。

JiangyuCoach Magnhilda! Please help me set up the training area!玛吉西尔达指导！请帮忙布置一下场地。

MagnhildaMy pleasure. A-Team, give me a set. Our action theme today will be set in a western restaurant.乐意效劳，A组，准备场地，今天的动作戏主题用西餐厅。

MagnhildaGo, Jiangyu. I have faith in you.去吧，绛雨，我相信你。

"The Grandmistress" – 1 《一位宗师》-1

At a Canadian airport.加拿大机场。

A girl in lavish clothing extricates herself from a horde of reporters and gets into a private car.一位身着华服的少女从热情的媒体人群中脱开，坐进专车中。

卡卡萝特Tell me some good news; you know what I want to hear.告诉我好消息，你知道我想听什么。

经纪人Two of the casting directors have indicated that they'll choose you for the role.已经有两名演员副导演明确了会在选角的时候会选择你。

卡卡萝特Looks like that article of ours worked pretty well.看起来我们的新闻手段还不错。

经纪人Hmm... Two of them are against you, though.嗯……也有两位明确反对你。

经纪人They think you're too unruly and that the cast doesn't need someone like you.他们觉得你的行为过于乖张，剧组不需要这样的成员。

卡卡萝特Tsk, what a bunch of sticks in the mud. Why can't they see the good I'm bringing to the project?啧，真是死板顽固，你说他们为什么就是不能看到我的好呢？

卡卡萝特They're still gathering the cast, but I've already brought them so much attention.现在只是剧组筹备阶段，我就为他们吸引来了这么多流量。

卡卡萝特I mean, how many actors film in Canada each day? Look at all these reporters out there.加拿大一天有多少剧组在拍摄？但你看看那些媒体。

The girl smugly looks out the car window. The flashes are still blinking nonstop.少女自得地看向车窗外，闪光灯仍在不停地跃动。

卡卡萝特Surely every single noteworthy reporter in Canada must be here, right?整个加拿大叫得上名号的媒体记者都在这儿了吧？

经纪人Honestly, that move of yours truly made me view you in a different light, darling.说真的，你这一步棋真让我刮目相看，亲爱的。

经纪人Just look at how she was during training. I laughed my ass off.看看那家伙练习时的样子，真是让人发笑。

As she thinks about Jiangyu's picture in the news, Kukurotte's face goes dark.想起绛雨在新闻上的照片，卡卡萝特的表情暗了暗。

卡卡萝特So you're saying I was laughable in the past, then?你的意思是我过去也很可笑吗？

经纪人Ah... No, not at all.啊……不，我不是这个意思。

卡卡萝特Heh... Although, when I think about it now, perhaps it really was a big joke.呵……不过现在想来，或许也确实很可笑吧。

Kukurotte studies her reflection in the window, as though she were looking at her past self.卡卡萝特看着车窗玻璃上映出的倒影，仿佛穿过时间看见过去的自己。

卡卡萝特I trained hard all year round; I studied at the feet of masters; I worked hard and practiced... I gave everything I had to martial arts livestreaming, but it was all for nothing.冬练三九，夏练三伏，拜师学艺，努力练功……我为了武打直播付出的所有努力，也不过是泡沫而已。

卡卡萝特The audience doesn't want to see REAL kung fu. They just want thrills.观众想看的并不是为了看实打实的功夫，只是想寻求刺激猎奇罢了。

卡卡萝特I still remember that time I fell from the wires and got smashed to pieces. The views on my stream quintupled.我到现在都忘不了我从威亚上摔下去，摔得四分五裂的时候，直播间的人气却涨了快五倍。

经纪人Heh... Indeed, that's most ironic.呵……的确，真有够讽刺的。

经纪人The laughable part is that even though we found the key to generating clicks, the old man still tried to stop you.可笑的是当时我们找到了流量密码，那个老头居然还试图阻拦你。

The manager senses something is wrong with Kukurotte and hurries to change the subject.看见卡卡萝特的神色不对，经纪人赶紧转移了话题。

经纪人Let's not dwell on the past. What should we do next? Should we keep hammering on that Doll?我们还是不谈那些糟糕的过去了，我们接下来该怎么做？要继续盯着那个人形锤吗？

卡卡萝特Speaking of which, how did she react?说起这个，她有什么反应？

经纪人She didn't. Not at all. I've been keeping an eye on her and her manager's social media channels, but it's as though they don't know anything about it.完全没有，我一直在盯着她和她经纪人的公众渠道，就像完全不知道这件事一样。

卡卡萝特Oh? Clever girl. That's a bit of a surprise.哦？看来是个聪明人。这倒是有点出乎我意料了。

卡卡萝特Now then, what should our next move be...这样一来，接下来的棋要怎么走呢……

经纪人Darling, I just learned something.亲爱的，我这里有个情报。

经纪人There's a guzheng Doll from the company who isn't quite earning her keep, and they need to keep arranging high-end concerts for her, which is causing lots of headaches for them.公司有个古筝人形的收益并不理想，恰逢排期需要安排一场规格很高的音乐会，公司那边可是头疼的很。

经纪人And it just so happens that Jiangyu is also a guzheng Doll. There weren't many Dolls in their batch; surely you can see the connection, right?而正巧绛雨本身也是古筝人形。这个项目生产的人形本就不多，很容易想到她们之间的关系吧？

卡卡萝特You mean Daiyan? Wasn't their advertising gimmick that they were sisters?你是说黛烟？我记得她们是以姐妹为噱头进行宣传的吧？

经纪人Indeed. The fact that Jiangyu, a third-rate Doll with no achievements to her name could land an audition spot is probably due to some arrangements behind the scenes.没错。绛雨一个毫无作品的三流人形可以跻身试镜，说不准是因为有什么不可告人的幕后交易。

经纪人In that case... Who's helping Jiangyu?那……究竟是谁帮了绛雨呢？

卡卡萝特...Surely Jiangyu has more connections in the company than just Daiyan, right? I mean, the company arranged for her to make the audition.……可是绛雨在公司里的人脉并不只有黛烟？试镜机会也是公司运作出来的。

经纪人The viewers won't care about that. Plus, we never said it was Daiyan. We simply said it might be possible.观众可不在乎这些。而且我们又没有说这个人是黛烟，只是稍微提了一嘴而已。

经纪人We can't be blamed for a wild guess, right?不负责任的猜想可没法给我们定罪。

卡卡萝特I met Daiyan once. Given her attitude, she'd probably cease all public activities for a while in order to avoid a scandal.我和黛烟接触过。以她的行事风格，一定会为了避嫌而中止一段时间的公众活动。

经纪人Don't you think Cyber Media would love to see what happens next?对于这个结果，赛博传媒一定乐见其成吧？

经纪人Tell me, if we were to give them a reason, don't you think they'd roll with it AND owe us a favor?你说，我们要是这时候给他们递一个理由，他们会不会顺水推舟，顺带还欠我们一个人情？

经纪人You know what I mean, don't you, darling?你一定能理解的吧，亲爱的？

Kukurotte frowns, but after seeing the flashbulbs outside, she speaks.卡卡萝特皱了皱眉，但看着窗外的闪光灯，还是缓缓张了口。

卡卡萝特Well, whether or not Daiyan actually does go underground is up for debate, but once it affects her earnings, the company will mandate it.哪怕黛烟这个避嫌可有可无，但因为财务问题，公司可以让它变成必要的。

卡卡萝特And if Daiyan goes down, I'm sure there's no way Jiangyu will be able to remain uninvolved. She'll come out swinging, and that's only going to fuel the fire.黛烟如果遭殃，绛雨肯定也没法像现在一样置身事外，她一定会跳出来，为这次斗争的热度提供燃料。

经纪人If Daiyan really does cancel her concert, those bloodsuckers in finance will owe us a huge favor.黛烟如果真的中止音乐会，公司负责部门预算的那帮吸血鬼可就欠了我一个大人情。

经纪人We'll be able to access all the resources Cyber Media has invested in this A-listed movie.我们能直接争取到关于这个A级制作电影里，赛博传媒划拨的所有资源。

经纪人The company doesn't really care who gets those resources, but...这些资源对公司来说本应是给谁都无所谓，但现在嘛……

The manager gets more and more excited as she speaks, and she pounds her fist into her hand.经纪人越说越激动，握拳一拍掌心。

经纪人With the company's support, those two directors we couldn't persuade will just have to keep quiet.有了公司支持，那两个说不的导演也只能沉默！

卡卡萝特...Heh, if we could use this to draw out that mysterious investor behind the cast, it would be even better.……呵，如果能借此机会把剧组背后那个神秘的投资人引出来就更好了。

卡卡萝特Right now, we still have too little.我们现在的有的东西，还是太少了。

经纪人I'm sure we can do it. Kukurotte, no investor will turn down profit. I'm sure that investor will see things your way quickly enough. You'll definitely become best friends!会的，卡卡萝特，没有一个资本家会拒绝利益。那个投资人一定能轻松看懂你的想法。你们一定会是合得来好朋友！

卡卡萝特Let's bring more people onto this battlefield, then.那让我们把更多的人拉进这个战场吧。

The fires of greed burn in the girl's mechanical eyes.少女机械的瞳孔中燃烧起灼人的欲望。

"The Grandmistress" – 2 《一位宗师》-2

In the rest area of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼休息区。

Halfway through her training on the action level, Jiangyu is summoned back to her room by a phone call from her manager.正在动作层中接受特训的绛雨被经纪人一个电话喊回了房间。

JiangyuWhat's the rush? I was still training for how to do action scenes.什么事情这么着急？我还在跟指导学习动作呢。

JiangyuThey taught me a few little tricks for facing the camera. It should improve my performance.她们教了我一个面对镜头的小技巧，可以让我的演出效果变得更好。

经纪人There's been a change of plans. You don't need to train anymore. Pack your things; we're heading back to the main office tomorrow.计划有变，不用训练了，收拾一下东西，我们明天回公司。

JiangyuWHAT?! But the second round of auditions is tomorrow...为什么？！明明马上就要开始第二轮试镜了……

The manager has a complicated expression on her face. She tries and fails to speak several times before she finally manages to say something.经纪人神色复杂地看着绛雨，三番两次张口，直到最后才成功出声。

经纪人We all know you've been working hard, but... I'm sorry, Jiangyu.你的努力我都看在眼里，但是……抱歉，绛雨。

经纪人The company has decided to hand over all their resources to Kukurotte and let her take on the role.公司已经决定把所有的资源交给卡卡萝特，让她去争取这个角色。

经纪人In order to avoid needless competition, the company wants us to give up right away.为了避免无意义的内耗，公司让我们直接弃权。

Jiangyu balls her hands up into fists and bites her lip.绛雨攥紧了拳头，轻咬下唇。

JiangyuIs there no other way? I can't just throw in the towel like this.没有其他的办法了吗？就这样放弃，我不甘心。

JiangyuIt's one thing if I'm beaten, but I can't accept not even trying.就算是输，我也不想以这种半途离场的方式。

经纪人...I'm not happy about this either, but... We don't have a choice.……我也不甘心，但……我们没有别的选择。

经纪人It was my fault for not covering all the bases this time. I'm sorry.这次是我没有做好工作，对不起。

经纪人But I can help you find another chance. Once you go back, we can go look at other casting units, okay?不过我帮你争取到了第二次机会，等回去了，我们再看看其他剧组，好吗？

JiangyuIs there really no choice? I...完全没有可能了吗？我……

Jiangyu wants to keep asking, but upon seeing her manager's face, she knows it's impossible.绛雨还想再争取，然而看着经纪人的模样，她明白了事不可为。

JiangyuAlright, fine. I'll go pack my things now. Can you give me some time to be alone?我知道了，我现在就收拾东西，能让我自己一个人先待一会吗？

经纪人(Sigh) I'm sorry.唉……对不起。

Jiangyu sits in front of the computer and checks the recent news.绛雨坐到电脑前，点开前几日的新闻板块。

As she looks at the two photographs, still fresh in her mind, Jiangyu silently picks up one of the two dolls at the head of her bed.看着上面差距鲜明的两张照片，绛雨默默地拿起放置在床头的玩偶。

JiangyuBig Sis, I'm just a great big dummy, aren't I? I'm doomed to be a failure and to never get anything right, huh?老姐，我是不是真的很笨，注定就是个失败品，什么也做不好？

JiangyuI can't play the guzheng, I can't act...古筝弹不好，戏也演不好。

The news is full of pictures showing Jiangyu in all kinds of embarrassing poses during training, to the point of being comical.新闻里贴满了绛雨训练时，身形狼狈，甚至有些滑稽的剧照。

Jiangyu clicks through all of them, a sad look on her face.绛雨一张一张地点过去，表情难过。

Jiangyu(Yeah, this doesn't look good. Was I a mistake from the design phase?)（的确很不好看，我从设计之初就是一个错误吗？）

Jiangyu(Maybe they're right. Would it be better if I just gave up ahead of time?)（或许他们说的是对的，早点放弃才会更好吧？）

Jiangyu's mind wanders, and then her finger freezes.绛雨胡思乱想着，手指在某一刻顿住。

She's clicked a relevant article.她点到了一则关联新闻。

Jiangyu"Renowned Cyber Media Guzheng Performer Cancels All Public Appearances Due to Suspected Involvement With Insider Dealings Related to Famous Casting Crew"...《赛博传媒知名古筝演奏家或因牵涉知名剧组内幕交易暂缓演出》……

JiangyuThat's... Big Sis?!这是……老姐？！

JiangyuKUKUROTTE!卡卡萝特！

Her disappointment at having to give up is instantly consumed by the flames of wrath.弃权的失落在一瞬间被怒火倾覆。

Jiangyu pounds the table hard enough that the doll falls from it.绛雨重重地砸了一下桌子，玩偶也随之摔落。

The girl freezes, then slowly picks up the doll and faces it earnestly, like she's addressing someone.少女的动作霎时停滞，她缓缓地把玩偶捡起来，认真地与其对视，就像在看着某人。

JiangyuBig Sis... I'm sorry I keep dragging you down.老姐……对不起，我一直在拖你的后腿。

JiangyuBut I can't let them involve you this time.但这一次，我不能再让你被卷进来。

JiangyuJust you wait! It's my turn to protect you now!好好看着吧，现在，轮到我保护你了！

Jiangyu puts the dolls back at the head of the bed and then runs out the door.将玩偶放回床头，绛雨摔门而去。

Half an hour later.半小时后。

In the rest area of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼休息区。

NascitaWhy hasn't Jiangyu come back to her training session yet... Chanzhi? Have you seen Jiangyu?绛雨怎么这么久都没回来训练……缠枝？你看见绛雨去哪了吗？

ChanzhiNope. I was just about to send a costume to her on the action floor. Since she's not with you, I guess she must be resting in her dorm.没有诶，我正准备去动作层给绛雨送衣服呢。既然没有和你在一起，她应该就在宿舍休息吧。

NascitaBut she's not the kind who'd just abandon her training like that... I'd better go check it out with you.按她的性格不会随随便便放下训练啊……我还是和你一起去找她吧。

ChanzhiJiangyu, cutting class to slack off isn't good, you know~ We're here to visit!绛雨，早退偷懒可不行哟，我们来看你啦！

Nascita and Chanzhi open the door, but all they see is the lit computer screen.娜希塔和缠枝推开了房间门，却只看到了亮着的电脑屏幕。

ChanzhiThat's strange... Where's Jiangyu? What's this? The news?奇怪……绛雨呢？这是什么？新闻？

Chanzhi"Renowned Cyber Media Guzheng Performer Cancels All Public Appearances Due to Suspected Involvement With Insider Dealings Related to Famous Casting Crew..."《赛博传媒知名古筝演奏家或因牵涉知名剧组内幕交易暂缓演出》……

NascitaOh crap! Did Jiangyu go after Kukurotte?糟了！绛雨不会是去找卡卡萝特了吧？

"The Grandmistress" – 3 《一位宗师》-3

In Canada, at Gaolin View Studios.加拿大，高林景影视基地。

This place is still under construction, and Kukurotte is holding a press conference here.这是一处还在建设中的区域，卡卡萝特正在这里召开新闻发布会。

卡卡萝特As you can see, in order to progress further into the movie business, my group and I have purchased the usage rights for this area.正如大家所见，作为进军影视圈的第一站，我和我的工作室买下了这片区域的使用权。

卡卡萝特We plan to build a film museum dedicated to eastern martial arts movies in this place.我们将在这里建设一座独属于东方武打文化的影视场馆。

卡卡萝特At the same time, it will also serve as the starting point to officially launch the career of Kukurotte, the martial arts actress.同时也以这里为起点，正式开启我，卡卡萝特，作为动作武打演员的征程。

记者AMiss Kukurotte, rumors say that you've secured a tertiary role in the movie "Jazzhound." Is this true?卡卡萝特小姐，请问有消息说你已经拿下了《爵士猎犬》的三号角色，这是真的吗？

记者BMiss Kukurotte, what do you think of the recent articles going around that place you in cutthroat competition with your rivals?卡卡萝特小姐，请问你怎么看待前几日将你和你同事恶性竞争的新闻？

记者CMiss Kukurotte...卡卡萝特小姐，请问……

JiangyuKUKUROTTE!卡卡萝特！

The countless questions are interrupted by the uninvited guest barging into the press conference.七嘴八舌的问询被打断，不请自来的客人闯入发布会。

After a brief silence, all eyes rest on Jiangyu, but the girl does not shrink from them.长枪短炮皆沉默，所有人都注视着绛雨，然而少女面无惧色。

JiangyuWhy did you do it?你为什么要这么做？

卡卡萝特...Who let her in here?……谁把她放进来的？

Kukurotte's face stiffens, but she soon resumes her usual composure.卡卡萝特的面容一瞬间僵硬，但很快恢复了常态。

卡卡萝特(Sigh) Alright, you don't get how things work; this I understand. But Jiangyu, don't you need to at least abide by the rules of the game?唉，你不懂事我也理解你，但绛雨，你起码得学会遵守基本的游戏规则。

JiangyuWhy did you do it?你为什么要这么做？

Jiangyu ignores Kukurotte's words and takes another step forward.无视卡卡萝特的发言，绛雨进一步前踏。

JiangyuWhy did you get Big Sis involved in this?你为什么要把老姐也拉进来？

卡卡萝特Big Sis? I don't understand what you're talking about?老姐？我不明白你在说什么。

经纪人She means Daiyan, that Doll who was suspected of pulling strings for her behind the scenes.她指的是黛烟，那个疑似帮她幕后操作的人形。

卡卡萝特Ah, I remember now. I saw that article. It's a shame, but I can't believe our company published something like that...啊，我想起来了。我看过那篇新闻，很遗憾我们公司居然出了这样的事情……

As Kukurotte delivers her loaded statement, it churns the reporters into a frenzy.随着卡卡萝特引导发言，记者们沸腾了。

They reflexively clear a space for the two of them, eagerly anticipating even more exciting news.他们自发地为二人让出空间，期待能拿到更加刺激的新闻。

卡卡萝特If that really is the case, then I won't be able to help you out, even as a senior of yours. Is there anything else you'd like to retort with?如果事实如此，即便你是我的后辈，我也无法为你开脱。你还有什么想辩驳的吗？

JiangyuIf you want to play dumb, then you leave me no option.你要是装傻，我也没有其他办法。

The girl raises her head. Her gaze is unyielding.少女缓缓抬起头，目光却无比坚定。

JiangyuI'm just a newcomer to acting. I have no roles to my name, and I'm not familiar with this business. I don't even know how best to strike back.我只是一个演艺圈的新人，我没有任何作品，也不熟悉这个行业，我不知道什么样的反击才是正确的。

JiangyuBut... someone once told me that honing my skills was the best way to fight back.但……有人告诉我认真磨砺自己的演技，就是最好的反击。

JiangyuI believed this was true, and so I did as I was told. But you didn't stop your despicable tricks. In fact, you went one step further to try to strip me of the right to compete through the company.我认为这是对的，所以我照做了，但你并没有停下卑鄙的行为，反而进一步通过公司剥夺了我竞争的权利。

Jiangyu's earnest expression and her curt, forceful statements banish all the clamor on the scene.绛雨认真的表情的掷地有声的发言短暂地夺走了此间的喧嚣。

The girl advances on Kukurotte.少女缓步靠向卡卡萝特。

JiangyuIf you beat me fair and square, then I'll have nothing to say.如果你是靠实力堂堂正正打败我，我心服口服。

JiangyuBut you had to resort to such cheap tricks. You even got Big Sis involved in all this!但你却用这样卑劣的手段，甚至把老姐也拉进来！

JiangyuSince we're competing for the same role, you must have read the script.你和我是同一个角色的竞争者，那么你一定看过剧本。

Jiangyu stops. She slowly takes a stance.绛雨停下脚步，慢慢地，一点一点地摆出了架势。

记者DAh! That's the pose from that picture!啊！是那张照片的动作！

Someone recognizes the way Jiangyu is standing. It's how she was on the front page, showcasing her stubborn determination even though she is caught in a wretched state.有人认出了绛雨的架势，那是首报上，她被拍摄得狼狈不堪，却仍旧顽强的模样。

The crowd instantly churns with commotion.人群一时间骚动了起来。

JiangyuThe character in the script is a heroine who would never compromise, even in the face of disgrace, and who dares to protect the ones who are important to her.剧本里的角色，是一个面对欺辱压迫也绝不妥协，勇于保护自己珍视的人的英雄。

JiangyuI'm not as great as her, but I still have people of my own that I want to protect.我没她那么了不起，但我也有想要保护的重要之人。

JiangyuWhich is which is why I challenge you, Kukurotte. I'll show everyone that you don't deserve that role!我要挑战你，卡卡萝特，我要向所有人证明，你配不上这个角色！

"The Grandmistress" – 4 《一位宗师》-4

In Canada, at Gaolin View Studios.加拿大，高林景影视基地。

As Kukurotte looks at the girl who's challenging her with a serious expression on her face, she is initially startled, but then she snorts derisively.望着面前认真地向自己发起挑战的少女，卡卡萝特先是怔然，继而有些发笑。

But in the end, the look on her face is one of wrath.但到了最后，情绪却变成了愤怒。

卡卡萝特(What am I getting mad about?)（我在愤怒什么呢？）

卡卡萝特(She's nothing more than an ignorant newbie.)（她不过是一个什么都不懂的菜鸟罢了。）

卡卡萝特(So why am I so mad?)（可是我为什么会这么生气？）

In a moment of reverie, another figure overlaps with that of Jiangyu in front of her.恍惚间，另一个身影和面前的绛雨重叠到了一起。

卡卡萝特Well, well? How is it? Did the number of backstage fans go up?怎么样怎么样！后台粉丝数有没有涨？

经纪人...I think we might need to find another part-time job during this time.……我想我们这段时间得找点其他的兼职了。

经纪人Frankly speaking, Kukurotte, I think we should just accept that offer. Granted, the brand of the last guy who worked with us was trash, but...说真的，卡卡萝特，要不我们接商单吧，虽然上次找我们的那个品牌真的很垃圾，但是……

卡卡萝特No! My livestreams have to be clean and upright.不行！我们的直播，必须是堂堂正正，干干净净的。

卡卡萝特People like that don't deserve the publicity my stream gives them.那种货色才配不上我给它打广告呢。

经纪人(Sigh) Very well! Fine! I'll go see if there are any exhibitions that need people.……哈，好吧，行！我去给你找有没有什么展会缺人表演。

The manager shakes her head in resignation and pats Kukurotte on the shoulder.经纪人无奈地摇了摇头，拍了拍卡卡萝特的肩膀。

卡卡萝特Thanks!谢啦！

After exhaling a long breath, Kukurotte struggles free of her memories.长出一口气，卡卡萝特挣脱了回忆。

卡卡萝特I...我……

经纪人Watch what you say! We don't need to accept her challenge! It's not like we're shooting a movie!慎言！卡卡萝特，我们没有必要接受她的挑战，又不是在演电影。

经纪人Just let her rant all she wants; it won't affect the big picture.让她自己发疯，影响不了大局。

The manager worriedly grabs Kukurotte, but the latter looks at her with an alien expression on her face.经纪人担忧地拉住了卡卡萝特，但后者却用一种复杂陌生的表情看着她。

Kukurotte pats her manager's shoulder lightly, like she's comforting her, and then turns back to Jiangyu.卡卡萝特安抚似地拍了拍经纪人的肩膀，转头对上绛雨。

卡卡萝特I accept your challenge.我接受你的挑战。

Jiangyu and Kukurotte stare each other down in the empty space that the reporters have cleared. The mood in the air is tense.在记者围出的空地上，绛雨和卡卡萝特对峙着，氛围愈发紧张。

JiangyuLet's do this fair and square. You don't need those cheap tricks of yours.来堂堂正正地决一胜负吧，不用那些虚假的手段。

JiangyuWe'll show everyone exactly who can be the hero written in the script!向所有人证明，到底谁能成为剧本里那样的英雄！

As Kukurotte stands opposite Jiangyu, who has taken a fighting stance, Kukurotte rolls up her sleeves, her voice low.面对摆开架势的绛雨，卡卡萝特撺拳拢袖，声音低沉。

卡卡萝特The first thing I'm going to teach you is that in showbiz, there are no heroes.我首先要教会你的一点是，演艺圈里没有英雄。

卡卡萝特And the second—其次——

Kukurotte snorts, then flexes her legs.卡卡萝特冷哼了一声，双腿一蹬。

JiangyuHng?!呃？！

All Jiangyu sees is a blur. Kukurotte's punch sends her flying several meters away before the pain can even reach her neural cloud.绛雨只觉眼前一花，疼痛还未传至心智系统，卡卡萝特的拳头就将她送出了数米外。

Right after that, Kukurotte steps in like a phantom, landing punch after punch.紧接着，卡卡萝特如鬼魅般欺身上前，一拳接着一拳。

卡卡萝特I was designed,我的设计初衷是，

JiangyuCough—咳——

卡卡萝特From the ground up,专业的，

JiangyuGwargh—噗——

卡卡萝特As a martial arts streamer.武打类主播。

Kukurotte punctuates each word with punches and kicks, overwhelming Jiangyu's defenses.卡卡萝特的发言一段一顿，中间穿插着拳脚，让绛雨难以招架。

卡卡萝特What are you?你是什么？

Soon, Jiangyu is collapsed on the ground. Her mouth is flecked with cloudy coolant. Her mechanical pupils are struggling to focus.不多时，绛雨便瘫倒在地上，她嘴角流出浑浊的降压液，机械瞳孔正在努力尝试完成聚焦。

The battle ends sooner than anyone expects.战斗结束的速度，超出了所有人的想象。

卡卡萝特Yes, speaking of which, what ARE you?说话，你是什么？

卡卡萝特I'll tell you. You're just a spoilt brat who plays the guzheng.让我来告诉你，你就是一个弹古筝的大小姐。

卡卡萝特I trained for years and didn't get anywhere. How many days have you been doing this?我练了几年也没有出头，你才练了几天？

Kukurotte looks down upon her and snorts again.卡卡萝特居高临下地看着绛雨，冷哼了一声。

There's venom in her voice, though it's unclear who it's directed at.声音竟隐含着些许，分不清是对谁的怨毒。

卡卡萝特You say I don't deserve this role? Do YOU?我不配，难道你配？

"The Grandmistress" – 5 《一位宗师》-5

卡卡萝特Well, since victory has been decided, we don't need to carry on with this ridiculous farce.既然胜负已分，我们也就不必继续这场闹剧。

卡卡萝特Pardon the mess, ladies and gents. We'll be returning to the desk to continue the press conference.让新闻界的同僚们看笑话了。我们回归会场，继续新闻发布会吧。

Kukurotte waves her hand to indicate to the thronging reporters that they shouldn't worry and turns to leave. Right now, nobody is paying attention to Jiangyu, who's lying on the ground.卡卡萝特挥手示意蜂拥而上的记者们不必着急，转身欲走。此刻，再没有人在意躺在地上的绛雨。

Jiangyu...No...……不……

Jiangyu...It's not... over yet...……还没有……结束……

JiangyuBig Sis is still... watching me...老姐还在……看着我……

In her blurry vision, Jiangyu looks past the crowd at that pair of carefully sewn dolls. One of them just so happens to have the same look on their face as Daiyan herself.模糊的视野里，绛雨透过人群看见那对细心缝制的玩偶，玩偶温和的目光恰如黛烟本人。

DaiyanCome, Jiangyu. We can always practice the guzheng later.来吃饭吧，绛雨，古筝以后总能练好的。

JiangyuBig Sis... You don't have to bluff me. My personality is at odds with my job.老姐……别骗我了。我这个性格，和我的工作就是冲突的。

DaiyanNobody's perfect, neither humans nor Dolls. Do what you're good at. The rest can be done by people who are better at it.人无完人，人形也一样。做好自己擅长的事，其他事情可以拜托擅长的人去做。

JiangyuBut according to my design specifications, I'm supposed to be as good a guzheng-playing Doll as you.可是，按照设定，我就是和你一样擅长弹古筝的人形。

JiangyuI know the scores and I can play them, but for some reason, I keep focusing on other things. I can't concentrate like you do.我记得琴谱，也会弹，只是不管怎么样，都会把注意力挪到别的地方去，我没法像你一样专心。

DaiyanIt's alright, Jiangyu.没事的，绛雨。

DaiyanWe might not be all that similar, but I'm sure that you'll find a path of your own someday.哪怕我们没有那么像，我相信，你也能找到属于你的戏路。

DaiyanDo you have those two little dolls I made for you?我给你缝的那两个小娃娃，你带着吗？

Jiangyu nods wordlessly and takes out the dolls.绛雨一言不发地点了点头，把两个娃娃拿出来。

Daiyan takes the blue one and lightly taps it against the red one.黛烟拿起蓝色的那一只，轻轻碰了碰红色的这个。

DaiyanYou see? They're not the same, and sometimes you leave one outside and put the other in your bag... But no matter where they wander, they always end up bumping into each other again.你看，它们虽然不一样，也许有时候还会被你丢在外面一只，揣在包里一只……但兜兜转转，两只始终是在一起的。

DaiyanI'm looking forward to the day when we'll both be performing on stage together. How about that?我也期待我们共同在舞台上演出的那一天，好吗？

Jiangyu...Yup!……嗯！

Jiangyu...I promised Big Sis I'd stand on stage with her.……我答应过老姐，要一起登上舞台。

JiangyuSo there's no way I'm going down here...!所以，绝不能就在这里倒下……！

记者...She's gotten up!……她站起来了！

Following an exclamation by one of the reporters, the attention and camera lenses of the crowd turn to Jiangyu again.随着某位记者的一声低呼，目光和镜头纷纷再度转向绛雨。

卡卡萝特Why cause yourself so much pain? You should know that there's definitely no way you can beat me.何苦找死？你应该知道自己对上我是断没有胜算的。

卡卡萝特Look at how pathetic you are. You can struggle as much as you like, but the only way this ends is with your defeat!看你这狼狈的样子，挣扎也只有落败的结局！

JiangyuYou're right... But anyone who wants to play a righteous warrior can't back away, even outside of a movie!你说得没错……但是，要演侠客的人，是不能在戏外退缩的！

JiangyuSince I've made up my mind to protect the people who are important to me, I'll fight to the very end!既然我已经下定了决心要守护重要之人，就会战斗到最后一刻！

Jiangyu props herself up, her fighting spirit blazing in her eyes.绛雨撑起身体，眼中的斗志熊熊燃烧。

卡卡萝特You...你……

卡卡萝特I'm really... starting to envy you.真是……让人嫉妒啊。

Darkness flashes across Kukurotte's eyes, and then she clenches her fists again.卡卡萝特眼中闪过一丝阴暗的情绪，随即再度握紧拳头。

卡卡萝特Since you haven't admitted defeat yet, I'll play your little game.既然你还不想认输，我就奉陪到底。

卡卡萝特Allow me, as your senior, to teach you how to survive in this world.就让作为前辈的我今天就来教教你，这个世界的生存法则吧。

Kukurotte slowly approaches Jiangyu. The aura surrounding her hints at how much she wants to crush her opponent.卡卡萝特缓步走近绛雨，她周身的气场正暗示着，即将把对手彻底碾碎。

系统System damage detected. Recommending immediate return to repair...检测到系统受损，建议立刻前往维修……

Jiangyu(Oh, shut up. Disable system alerts.)（吵死了，关闭系统提示。）

Jiangyu carefully adjusts her systems' operating efficiency and puts all her attention on Kukurotte's movements.绛雨谨慎地调整着系统的运转频率，将所有注意力都集中在卡卡萝特的动作上。

Jiangyu(She's stronger than me... Although her skills are roughly on the same level as mine, her strength alone might be greater than even Magnhilda's when she was sparring with me!)（她比我强……虽然技巧其实和我差不多，但光看力量，甚至比玛吉西尔达和我对练的时候还强！）

Jiangyu(When faced with a stronger opponent, offense isn't the best defense. I need to bob and weave the way Nascita does!)（面对强者不能以攻代守，要用娜希塔的方法灵巧周旋！）

As the distance between the two of them shrinks, a vicious glint shines in Kukurotte's eyes, and she fires off a devastating punch, which Jiangyu evades.随着二人的距离拉进，卡卡萝特眼中凶光骤现，又是一拳轰出，而绛雨闪身避开拳风！

卡卡萝特Trying to dodge?想躲？

Kukurotte turns and punches again. Jiangyu manages to anticipate her opponent's moves, but it's slowly eating away at her.卡卡萝特回身再度出掌，绛雨判断着对方的招式，却渐渐有些吃力。

卡卡萝特Heh... You claim to be a hero, but in the end, all you're going to do is run?呵……口口声声要做英雄，结果还是逃避吗？

MagnhildaYou can't win if all you do is run away.只会逃的话是赢不了的。

Magnhilda's voice echoes in her mind. Jiangyu gathers her resolve.玛吉西尔达的话在耳边响起。绛雨默默下定了决心。

卡卡萝特Alright, then... Since you like dodging so much, I'll let you dodge all you want!没关系……既然你这么喜欢躲，我就让你躲个够！

The pace of Kukurotte's attacks grows more and more oppressive, not giving Jiangyu any time to breathe.卡卡萝特的攻击愈发凌厉，不给人喘息的余地。

JiangyuHng...!唔……！

In the face of Kukurotte's offensive, a crack finally appears in Jiangyu's defense, and a heavy punch lands on her upper arm!而在卡卡萝特的步步紧逼之下，绛雨的防守终于出现了破绽，重重的一掌落在她的上臂！

卡卡萝特There's nowhere for you to run. Time to finish you off.你已经无处可逃了。让我给你最后一击吧。

Jiangyu(Now...!)（就是现在……！）

But Jiangyu doesn't dodge. Instead, she rushes into Kukurotte's fist.绛雨没有闪躲，反而迎着卡卡萝特的拳头前冲。

Just as she's about to get hit, Jiangyu tilts her head to the side and lands a hook on Kukurotte's jaw!在她即将被打中时，绛雨向一边偏开头，一记上勾拳打上卡卡萝特的下颌！

The hit is clean and audible.清脆的击打声。

Jiangyu...Got you!……我打中你了！

Kukurotte works her jaw, which creaks audibly.卡卡萝特尝试动了动，下颌骨咯吱作响。

She hasn't taken a real hit like this in a long time. The pain is alien yet familiar at the same time, and it brings with it a storm of emotions.她已经许久没有受到这样实打实的伤害，疼痛感陌生而又熟悉，带起一阵激烈的情绪。

卡卡萝特You think you've won?!你以为你赢了？！

Kukurotte grabs the fist that Jiangyu hit her with in one hand and seizes her shoulder with the other.卡卡萝特死死捏住绛雨落在她脸上的拳头，另一手迅速抓住她的肩。

Bam! She slams Jiangyu to the ground with a mighty crash.轰！巨响之中，绛雨被重重地摔在地上。

卡卡萝特It's useless.没用的。

Kukurotte plants one foot on Jiangyu's face and slowly exerts her strength. Jiangyu can hear the sounds of her cranial frame deforming.卡卡萝特一只脚踩在绛雨脸上，慢慢用力，绛雨能听到自己的头部框架正在缓慢变形的声音。

She tries to struggle, but Kukurotte leans in, speaking in a voice that only the two of them can hear.绛雨试图挣扎，但卡卡萝特蹲下身凑近她，以只有二人能听见的声音低声说道。

卡卡萝特You're walking down the same path I did.你走了我的老路了。

卡卡萝特It doesn't matter how hard you train. Martial arts is dead. Nobody wants to see REAL kung fu. There IS no path of chivalry or righteousness.再怎么练，武学已经死了。没人爱看真正的功夫，也没什么侠义之道。

卡卡萝特If you want to be seen, then you need a spectacle.要播放量，就得博出位。

JiangyuPeople will always love kung fu... Just like the kind Old Man Su...人们是爱看功夫的……苏老头就……

卡卡萝特DON'T YOU DARE MENTION HIM!别跟我提他！

The foot crushing Jiangyu's face grows more forceful, and intense pain signals flood her mind.踩着绛雨脑袋的脚猛然更加用力，强烈的疼痛信号传入绛雨脑中。

JiangyuNGHHAHHHHH!!!!啊啊啊啊……！！！！

Jiangyu thrashes, but she can't shake off Kukurotte's overpowering strength.绛雨不断扑腾，却无法挣脱卡卡萝特压倒性的力量。

NascitaThat's enough!够了！

Nascita's shout interrupts this one-sided beatdown.娜希塔的呼喊打断了这场一边倒的对决。

NascitaI'm throwing in the towel on Jiangyu's behalf. Let her go.我替绛雨认输，停手吧。

"Fist of Glory" – 1 《精武英豪》-1

In Canada, at Gaolin View Studios.加拿大，高林景影视基地。

Two people quickly emerge from the crowd. One runs toward Jiangyu, while the other stands in front of Kukurotte.两个身影快步越出人群，一人跑向绛雨，一人挡在卡卡萝特跟前。

NascitaThat's enough!够了！

NascitaI'm throwing in the towel on Jiangyu's behalf.我替绛雨认输。

ChanzhiJiangyu!绛雨！

ChanzhiJiangyu, wake up. Jiangyu, can you hear me?绛雨，醒醒，绛雨你能听见我说话吗？

Chanzhi scoops Jiangyu up in her arms to check on her. Jiangyu has already fallen into protective hibernation from the damage done, and all Chanzhi can do is struggle to take her away.缠枝抱起绛雨查看情况。绛雨已经由于素体的损坏陷入了保护性休眠，缠枝只能艰难地带着她离开现场。

卡卡萝特Fair enough. Looks like all this nonsense really is finished now.也好，闹剧是该真正结束了。

卡卡萝特I heard you've already clinched the role of villain. I look forward to working with you when I get on the cast.听说你已经拿下了反派的选角，希望等我进了剧组，可以好好合作。

Nascita...I don't know how you talked the company into this, but Jiangyu's right.……我不清楚你用什么手段影响了公司，但绛雨说的对。

NascitaYou don't deserve this role with what you've done.你的做法真的不配这个角色。

卡卡萝特Jiangyu's a newbie. Are you one too, Nascita?绛雨是新人，你也是吗？娜希塔。

卡卡萝特That's the job. If you're qualified for it, you get it.我们这行就是这样，各凭本事。

卡卡萝特I won, so I deserve it more than she does.我做到了，我就比她更配得上这个角色。

???No, you don't.不，你不配。

Kukurotte freezes as she hears a familiar voice.听到熟悉的声音，卡卡萝特僵硬了。

There is anger in her heart, but the greater portion of it is respect, or rather, fear. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly turns to face the newcomer.她感到愤怒，但更多的是敬畏，或者说恐惧。犹豫片刻，她缓缓地挪开脚，看向来人。

卡卡萝特Aren't there a few too many uninvited guests today?今天不请自来的客人是不是太多了一点？

卡卡萝特Well, we can let everyone here be the judge of who deserves it.配或不配……是非对错不如交给在场的各位评判吧。

???No. None of them are qualified to do so like I am.不用，他们都没有我有资格。

记者AIt's Old Man Su!他是苏老头！

记者BWhat? I thought he retired?什么？他不是隐退了吗？

记者COld Man Su...苏老头请问……

The excited reporters are shooed away by bodyguards who arrived without anyone noticing, giving the others room to speak.二度兴奋的记者被不知何时抵达的保镖们架出了去，给众人留下了说话的空间。

卡卡萝特Huh... I don't get it. Why are you singling me out, Mr. Su? You're an outsider; why dirty your hands with this mess?呼……我不明白，苏先生你为何要针对我，您是局外人，何必趟这趟浑水？

卡卡萝特Also... are you planning to lord your status over me? It's not as though you can interfere with the crew's decision.而且……您这是想用资历来压我吗？您又干涉不了剧组的决定。

苏老头Kukurotte, we haven't seen each other in a while, but you don't need to play dumb. There's nobody else here.卡卡萝特，我们虽然许久未见，但也不必再装糊涂了。这里没有其他人。

苏老头I am the investor for "Jazzhound". I have veto rights over who gets cast.我是《爵士猎犬》的投资人，对于选角一事，我有一票否决权。

Old Man Su's voice is both unequivocal and forceful, and Kukurotte's face turns pale.苏老头的话语掷地有声，卡卡萝特瞬间变了脸色。

卡卡萝特You... But why?你……为什么？

苏老头I went into seclusion so I wouldn't have to worry about the cutthroat politics of the industry.我当初隐退就是为了不必再糟心演艺圈里的蝇营狗苟。

苏老头Perhaps Jiangyu might not be able to make it all the way to the final round, but no matter how things turn out, I will never pick you. Like they said, you don't deserve this role.或许绛雨不一定能走到最后，但不论如何，我都不会选你。理由很简单，就像他们说的一样，你不配这个角色。

There is a hint of regret in the way he looks at her.苏老头看向卡卡萝特的目光透出了点点惋惜。

苏老头I liked you better at the beginning, when you were eager, hardworking, and properly grounded.我还是更喜欢最开始勤奋，脚踏实地的那个你。

卡卡萝特You don't know what I've been through! What gives you the right to judge me?!你不知道我经历了什么，凭什么这样居高临下地批判我？！

Her long-bottled up emotions erupts, and now Kukurotte doesn't even know who she's blowing up at.沉积已久的情绪爆发，卡卡萝特已经分不清自己是在向谁发泄怒气。

卡卡萝特All you care about is keeping your hands clean! Did you spare a thought for the kind of life I had to live?!你光知道你的师门要干净！有没有想过我过的什么日子？！

卡卡萝特I was serious about being your disciple back then! But once I left, nobody bothered to watch the movies I worked so hard on! When I streamed my practice routines, all people did was call them fake!我当年也是真心拜入你门下！可我出师之后，辛辛苦苦拍的打戏都没有人看！直播练武，大家也只会说是假的！

卡卡萝特Your time is over! People nowadays only want to see me fall from a dozen floors up! Do you know how many times the usual number of views I got that day?!你的时代早就过去了！现在的人们，只爱看我从几十米高摔下来，那天我直播间的流量翻了好几倍！

卡卡萝特I suffered too, you know! Tell me, then! If all they wanted was to maximize the number of clicks, then why did Cyber Media give me such sensitive emotions?!我也苦啊！你说！要是只想流量最大化，那赛博传媒为什么给我这么高级细腻的感情？！

卡卡萝特You're my teacher...! So why don't you take a look at me, teacher! Look at me and tell me, is this really my fault?!你是我的老师……！你看我一眼，老师！你告诉我，这是我的错吗？！

Kukurotte is holding back tears as she speaks, but Old Man Su merely shakes his head and slowly turns away.卡卡萝特声泪俱下，然而苏老头只是摇摇头，缓缓转身。

苏老头I know you became my disciple for clicks. That's the CM-beta's base layer logic.我晓得，你一开始就是为了流量拜师的，这是CM-beta的底层逻辑。

苏老头But that wasn't your fault. Cyber Media made the CM-SL after you... She didn't have presets, and she's made a name for herself in certain other countries.但这不是你的错。赛博传媒后来重做了个CM-SL……她不再有预设，现在也在一些国家闯出了名气。

卡卡萝特Haha... So what?! They made a new one, but she's not me! I'm Kukurotte! Cyber Media corrected their mistakes, but what about me?!哈哈……什么玩意儿！造出了新的，那也不是我！我是卡卡萝特啊！赛博传媒改了他们的错，那我呢？！

苏老头I know. But what's wrong is wrong. Kukurotte, you have gone astray.我晓得。可是不对就是不对。卡卡萝特，你走上歧路了。

With that, Old Man Su pays no more attention to Kukurotte. He leaves, and the media once again follows him.说罢，不再看卡卡萝特的脸色，苏老头转头推开门，媒体再度蜂拥而上。

记者AOld Man Su! Why are you taking Jiangyu's side?苏老头！请问您为什么要坚定地站在绛雨这边？

记者BIs the news true? Did you really have some kind of inside deal with Daiyan?新闻说的是不是真的？您真的跟黛烟有不可告人的交易内幕吗？

记者COld Man Su...请问苏老头……

Old Man Su looks around at these people, who are both more familiar and more annoying than anything, and he speaks.苏老头环视了一圈，面对这些他无比熟悉，同时也无比厌烦的家伙，朗声道。

苏老头I have not decided that Jiangyu will get the role. I simply feel that between Jiangyu and Kukurotte, Jiangyu is more suitable for the role.我并没有认定绛雨就能拿到角色，只是在绛雨和卡卡萝特之间，我认为绛雨更适合这个角色一些。

苏老头As for why... You should check the entertainment column of the online news.要问为什么……请各位打开新闻网站，娱乐专栏。

苏老头It's filled with all the pictures of Jiangyu training and rehearsing for the role that someone took just for the clicks. That's the reason why.那里有各位为了流量专门偷拍的绛雨练习剧照，那就是理由。

苏老头You've witnessed a rookie actress trying her best. Why not see if she can or can't succeed?你们见证了一个新人演员努力的过程，为什么不能见证她的成功呢？

"Fist of Glory" – 2 《精武英豪》-2

Several days later.数日后。

On the action floor of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼动作层。

JiangyuPlease, Coach!拜托啦！指导大人！

JiangyuC'mon Nascita, help me out here...娜希塔你也帮我求求情嘛。

NascitaYou've only just gotten your body fixed, and your settling-in period isn't over yet. Don't push yourself too hard.你的素体这才刚修好，稳定期都没过，就别勉强自己了。

JiangyuBut I can do it, I really can! Just watch!可是，我真的可以了。不信你们看！

Jiangyu struggles to take a stance.绛雨努力摆出了一个架势。

Beside her, Magnhilda frowns and pokes her with a finger.边上的玛吉西尔达皱了皱眉，伸出手来戳了一下。

JiangyuAiya!哎哟！

MagnhildaWhat do you mean "you can do it"? You're as fragile as a vase; one poke, and it's all over.哪里可以了，你这还不如花架子，一戳就破。

JiangyuAw, don't be like that! Pleeeeeease! It took so long to get this chance again. It'll all be over if I don't get to train.不要这样嘛！拜托了！好不容易才又得到的机会，再不练习，真的就没啦。

NascitaYou still can't risk your health for it, though. You can't assume that, as a Doll, you can solve all your problems by just changing out your damaged parts whenever you get hurt.那也不能以健康为代价，不要仗着自己是人形，认为受伤了更换素体部件就能解决问题。

NascitaAll your flaws are magnified by the camera; the original is better than everything else.在拍摄中，哪怕是一丝一毫的不和谐都会被成倍放大，原装肯定是胜过一切的。

JiangyuBut I'm really worried that I've wasted too much time these past few days.可我真的担心，这几天耽误了太多的时间。

苏老头There's no need to worry. You will have enough time.不用担心，你会有更多时间的。

A familiar voice cuts into their conversation.一个熟悉的声音插入了她们之间的对话。

JiangyuAh! Old Man Su! It's you!啊！苏老头！是你！

JiangyuThey told me that you helped stand up for me that day! Thank you!她们告诉我那天全靠你帮我撑腰，非常感谢！

JiangyuAnd, um... I've always admired you. I didn't think I'd actually be able to meet you one day!而且……我一直都很崇拜您，没想到真的有一天能见到您！

苏老头Hehe, I know, I've heard all about your efforts in coming this far.呵呵，我知道，包括你一路上的努力，我都有所耳闻。

苏老头You can thank those paparazzi outside as well as a certain munchkin whose hands are always occupied with needles and thread.多亏了外面那些狗仔队，还有某只叽叽喳喳缠着线的小不点。

ChanzhiI'm not a munchkin. You're a big liar, Grandpa Su.我才不是小不点，苏爷爷你这个大骗子。

JiangyuEr... Does this mean you guys are...呃，你们这是……

ChanzhiOld Man Su is the grandpa I was telling you about. When you went to call out Kukurotte, I went to get his help.苏老头就是我之前说的爷爷啦，你去找卡卡萝特的时候，还是我特意喊上他的。

ChanzhiHow about it? Are you surprised? Hm?怎么样，惊不惊喜？意不意外？

JiangyuSo that's how it was...这样啊……

ChanzhiHm... That's a weird reaction. Are you unhappy?嗯……你的反应好奇怪，你好像有点不高兴？

JiangyuNot really... It's just that if I only got the role because of Mr. Su, I'd be just like Kukurotte, no?也不是……只是觉得，如果我是靠着苏先生才拿到角色，好像跟卡卡萝特也没什么区别。

ChanzhiHuh? How did you arrive at that conclusion?啊？这是怎么联系到一起的。

苏老头Heh, you're an interesting one. I get what you mean.呵，有意思的孩子，我明白你的意思。

苏老头You're worried that even if you pass the second round of auditions, it'll feel like it wasn't due to your own effort because of the connection between me and Chanzhi, is that it?你是担心，有了缠枝和我这层关系，即使第二轮试镜通过了，你也会觉得并不全是自己的努力，对吗？

JiangyuYeah. I like you a lot, don't get me wrong, but I don't want preferential treatment because of that.是的，虽然我很喜欢您，但我并不想因为这份关系而得到优待。

苏老头When I say "absolute fairness", I mean it.我说的绝对公正，就是绝对公正。

苏老头I simply want you and Kukurotte to start at the same line. Whoever does better during the second audition will get the part.我只是让卡卡萝特和你再度站在了同一起跑线上。谁在第二次试镜中发挥更好，谁就能当选。

苏老头Of course, if there were some other suitable actor around, I'd disregard our prior relationship and judge you and them entirely based on their skills.当然，若是有其他合适的演员，我也不会顾及以往的情面，只凭实力决定。

JiangyuI'm glad to hear that. Thank you very much, Mr. Su.有您这句话我就安心了。非常感谢您，苏先生。

苏老头Hehe, you can call me Grandpa Su if you like. I don't mind. After all, you're both good kids.呵呵，你可以跟缠枝一起喊我爷爷，我不介意，你们都是好孩子。

JiangyuNo problem, Grandpa Su! Um...没问题，苏爷爷！嗯……

JiangyuActually, can I ask a favor of you, Grandpa Su?这样的话，苏爷爷，我能不能求你个事儿啊？

苏老头Heh, striking while the iron is hot, I see. What is it? Tell me.哟，这就打蛇上棍啦？说说看，什么事儿？

JiangyuI want to start training today! But Coach and Nascita won't let me.我想今天就开始练习！但是指导和娜希塔不允许。

苏老头Hehe, I understand how anxious you must be. But, like I said, you don't have to worry. The second round of auditions has been delayed.呵呵，我明白你迫切的心情。不过正如我刚才说的，不用这么着急。第二轮试镜向后延期了。

JiangyuHuh? Delayed?咦？延期了？

苏老头Thanks to the commotion surrounding the casting caused by you challenging Kukurotte, more members of the press have focused on this character.多亏了你正面挑战卡卡萝特，因为选角阶段的风波，更多的媒体关注到了这个角色。

苏老头Under this pressure, the cast has decided to hold back the second audition to make preparations in order to better respond to public opinion so everyone will be satisfied with the casting process.在这种压力之下，剧组后调了二试的时间，准备针对舆论做更加充足的准备，做到这次选角让所有人心服口服。

JiangyuI see. That's great! I'll have more time to practice now!原来如此。太好了，这样一来，我就有更多时间练习了！

苏老头So you should relax and get some rest. Once you're recovered, I'll teach you myself. How about that?所以你就安心休息吧，调理好了，我亲自来教你，好不好呀？

JiangyuR-really?!真、真的吗？！

ChanzhiHehe, I told you, right? Grandpa likes actors who have their feet firmly planted on the ground, and he's been secretly looking for a talented understudy too.嘿嘿，我说过爷爷最喜欢脚踏实地的演员啦，这些年也一直暗中在提携有资质的后辈。

ChanzhiAfter I mentioned you to Grandpa, the idea came to mind.我和爷爷提过你之后，爷爷就有这种想法了。

JiangyuThank you, Grandpa Su... no, that's Master Su, right?谢谢您，苏爷爷……不，我该叫您苏师父吧？

苏老头Use whichever one you prefer. Honestly, Chanzhi, you're just giving away everything I'm thinking.随你们的心意就是。真是的，缠枝这孩子，把我的想法都透完了。

ChanzhiBut I knew you'd be happy about it!我是知道爷爷肯定会开心嘛！

As she watches Chanzhi and Old Man Su laugh together, Jiangyu finds that the warm atmosphere is slowly getting to her.看着缠枝和苏老头笑作一团，绛雨也被温馨的气氛所感染。

Jiangyu(It's nice that Chanzhi and Old Man Su are so close... If only Big Sis were here, then we could all celebrate together.)（真好呀，缠枝和自己的爷爷这么亲密……要是现在老姐也在，我们能一起庆祝就好了。）

Jiangyu(Wait for me, Big Sis. I'll get the part and go on stage with you!)（老姐，等着我。我一定会拿下这个角色，和你一同登上舞台！）

"Fist of Glory" – 3 《精武英豪》-3

In the dorms of the crew building in the CB Performing Arts Center.CB演艺中心，剧组大楼宿舍。

Jiangyu sits in her room, sprawled over her table, playing aimlessly with her dolls.绛雨坐在房间里，整个人趴在桌子上，手指有一搭没一搭地摆弄玩偶。

Jiangyu...How shall I tell Big Sis about this?……到底要怎么和老姐说呢？

ChanzhiJiangyu, we're here! We've decided to go look around other film studios today. We'll be heading out this evening!绛雨我们来啦！大家决定好了今天一起去其他影视基地参观，晚上就出发！

NascitaWhy so down? You passed the second round, didn't you? You're a lock for the character now, right?你怎么愁眉苦脸的，明明都通过第二轮试镜，确认拿下角色了？

JiangyuI'm happy that I got the part! I jumped off the bed when I got the news!能拿下角色确实很高兴啦！我收到消息的时候，都从床上蹦起来了！

JiangyuBut do you remember what I told you before, Nascita?不过，娜希塔，你还记得我之前跟你说过的吗？

JiangyuIf I make a name for myself...如果在加拿大闯出名头来了……

NascitaIf you really make it big in Canada, what will you do when you get home?如果你真的在加拿大打拼出名了，回去要怎么办？

JiangyuWhen I make a name for myself in Canada, hm... In that case...等我在加拿大闯出名头了啊……那……

JiangyuI want to buy a guzheng.我想买一把古筝。

NascitaFor Miss Daiyan?买一把古筝送给黛烟前辈？

JiangyuYeah, as an apology. And to prove... I'm capable of standing by her side.嗯，给她当赔礼。也是证明……我有能力站在她身边了。

JiangyuWhile it's a bit too early to talk about making a name for myself, I just get the feeling that... I need to face Big Sis.虽然我现在提名头还早啦，但总感觉现在……我也得好好面对老姐了。

ChanzhiWhat's this, what's this? You want to go back to see Daiyan? But then what about the filming?什么什么，绛雨要回国见黛烟吗？那拍戏怎么办呀？

JiangyuNo, I was just planning to get a gift ahead of time for her.不是啦，我只是想提前为未来的见面准备礼物。

NascitaJiangyu was talking to me one day, and she said that once she got a bit of fame, she'd buy her sister a guzheng. But now...绛雨之前跟我聊天，说等她有了点名气，就给姐姐买一把古筝。但现在嘛……

NascitaIt seems Jiangyu doesn't know how to explain that gift, and she's shy about facing her sister.看起来绛雨是不知道要怎么为这份礼物开口，面对姐姐感到害羞了。

JiangyuWho's shy! I'm just a little confused...哪有害羞！我只是有点纠结……

ChanzhiI see! Then I'll give Daiyan a gift too!原来是这样！那我也要给黛烟送礼物！

JiangyuHuh? Why? Do you know Big Sis?咦，为什么？你认识老姐吗？

ChanzhiNope! But I know you! Since you like your sister so much, I want to help you out too.不认识，但我认识你呀！你那么喜欢你的姐姐，我也想出一份力。

JiangyuIt's not as though I like her THAT much! I told you, I'm just a little confused...也没有很喜欢啦！我都说了，只是有点纠结……

NascitaHahahaha, actually, I don't think you need to think too much about this.哈哈哈哈，其实我倒是觉得没有必要考虑太多哦。

NascitaCould it be that your sister doesn't actually care about gifts or what you've accomplished...有没有可能，其实你的姐姐并不在乎礼物，也不在乎你取得了什么成就。

NascitaAnd all she wants is to hear your voice, see the words you write, and ask if you're okay.她只是想听听你说话，看看你写的字，问问你过的好不好。

JiangyuWell, yeah.是这样没错啦。

Nascita smiles and pats Jiangyu on the shoulder.娜希塔笑了笑，拍了一下绛雨的肩膀。

NascitaAlright, that's enough moping for you. We'll be going on that studio tour tonight. Want to go guzheng-shopping while we're at it?好了，别愁眉苦脸的了，晚上我们要去影视基地，顺带一起去看下古筝？

JiangyuMm... yeah!嗯……好！

JiangyuNow that you mention it, I've been here for so long, but I haven't truly explored this city yet!说起来我都到这儿这么久了，我还没好好逛过这座城市呢！

NascitaYou should cherish the present. Once filming starts, you'll probably have to live on set, given Old Man Su's personality.珍惜现在的时间吧，等剧组开工，以苏老头的性格，你怕不是要住在片场。

JiangyuUwah, seriously?呜哇，这么夸张吗！

NascitaOh yeah. That reminds me, we can go shopping for sleeping bags too.这么说反倒是提醒我了，我们晚上还可以顺路买个睡袋。

NascitaAh, and combat rations.哦，对了，还有军用口粮。

JiangyuCombat what?! Are you kidding me? You're messing with me, right? You are, aren't you? I'm not Chanzhi, I'm not falling for that!口粮是什么鬼！真的假的！你是在逗我的对吧！绝对是吧！我又不是缠枝，才不会上当！

ChanzhiHm? Why did my name come up?嗯？你们谁喊我？

NascitaHahahaha, you'll know soon enough~哈哈哈哈，到时候你就知道咯~

"Fist of Glory" – 4 《精武英豪》-4

Several months later, Canada sees another snowy day in the middle of winter.数月后，加拿大在飘雪中迎来了又一个冬天。

Snowflakes melt on the roads as snow piles up on the cold ground. Soon, the city is covered in white.雪花在路上融化，更多的雪盖在冰冷的地面上，不多时，整个城市都裹上了一层素装。

The pedestrians quickly shuffle by, looking enviously at the big hotels located on the busy streets as they hurry home.行人们匆忙地走过，羡慕地看了看坐落在繁华街头的大酒店，加快脚步往家赶去。

And the air inside the dining hall of one such hotel is very heated indeed—而酒店的大厅中，此刻十分热闹——

ChanzhiCongratulations on the wrap!恭喜杀青！

As Chanzhi speaks, the cast members seated around the table raise their glasses and toast each other.伴随着缠枝的宣布，围在桌边的演员们一起举杯，在空中干杯。

众人Congratulations on the wrap!恭喜杀青！

After the toast, the director doesn't show any sign of wanting to make a speech and directs everyone to eat.举杯完毕，导演也没有多说的意思，宣布大家就此开吃。

JiangyuCoach Magnhilda, cheers!玛吉西尔达指导，我敬你一杯！

MagnhildaCheers.干杯。

The two clink their glasses and then empty them.两人的杯子一碰，各自喝干。

JiangyuIt's a long time before the screening, but the internal reviews are all pretty good, and I've gotten offers from several other studios!虽然离上映还有好久，但业内人的评价都很不错，我也收到了几家合作的邀请呢！

JiangyuA lot of people were also asking about you, Coach. They were hoping you could take part in more movies...也有很多人来问玛吉西尔达指导的事，希望你能多参与一些戏……

MagnhildaCoaching for films isn't my main line of work. The boxing ring is where I belong.指导拍戏不是我的主业，擂台才是属于我的地方。

MagnhildaOnce I get back from Project Neural Cloud, I plan to return to the ring and continue fighting.等从云图计划回来，我还要回到擂台上，继续打。

JiangyuAlright, then I won't take up your time. Here's to victory in all your future matches!好吧，那我就不多留前辈了，祝你未来逢场必胜！

MagnhildaSo you're planning to continue filming here?你接下来就打算继续在这里拍戏？

JiangyuThat was the plan, but before that, I wanted to head home for a bit...是这么打算，不过拍戏前，我打算先回一趟家……

MagnhildaTo see your sister?去见你姐姐？

JiangyuYeah, I haven't seen her in a while! I need to apologize to her and give her a gift that's been a long time coming.嗯，我很久没见到她了！我得去和她道歉，还有，给她带一份迟到了很久的礼物。

MagnhildaThen here's to reuniting you with your sister soon. Cheers.那我也祝你早点和姐姐团圆，干杯。

The two of them touch their glasses.两人的杯子碰在一起。

ChanzhiAhhhhh I caught them! Two people toasting each other all sneaky-like!抓到了，这里有两个人偷偷干杯！

Chanzhi pops up between them and holds up the soy milk in her glass.缠枝从两人间冒出来，高举手里的豆浆。

ChanzhiI want to go back too! Cheers! And don't forget to bring my work back too!我也要回去啦，干杯！记得把我的作品也带回去哦，别忘了！

JiangyuI remember. It's the other gift I prepared for my sister.我记着呢，那可是我准备给姐姐的另一份礼物。

JiangyuToo bad Nascita wrapped up before this. I wonder what she's working on now...可惜娜希塔之前就杀青了，不知道现在在拍什么戏呢……

导演Whatever will be, will be! Cheers, everyone!该遇到的总会遇到！来，干杯！

ChanzhiUwah, you stink of booze, director... I'm going to look for Grandpa Su.呜哇，导演你醉得好厉害……一股酒臭，我找苏爷爷去。

JiangyuYou drank too much, director. Only one toast?导演你喝太多啦，只干一杯哦？

导演Alright then, cheers! Here's to everyone's fu... future... whew...好！干杯！祝大家都，前程、前程……呼……

Several days later, in China, at Cyber Media HQ's exclusive airport.几天后，中国，赛博传媒总部私用机场。

JiangyuWe're here at last... My waist feels like it's going to break...总算到了……我腰都要断了……

She rubs her waist and picks up the long wooden crate beside her as she gets off the aircraft.她揉了揉自己的腰，提起身边的长形木箱，快步下了飞机。

经纪人You're here at last!你可总算到了！

JiangyuHi, manager. It's been a week, right? Why did you come back ahead of time?嗨，经纪人，有一个星期不见了吧？你提前回来做什么？

经纪人It's like you dropped offline while you were filming overseas! They released the trailer for "Jazzhound" here. Do you know how popular it is?你在国外拍戏，就跟断网了一样！那部《爵士猎犬》的预告片出来，你知道国内热度有多高吗？

经纪人HQ got a whole pile of invitations and they're all for you!总部接了一大堆合作邀请，指名都是要你！

JiangyuReally? Ehehehe...还有这种事？诶嘿嘿……

经纪人What are you "ehehe"-ing about anyway? I've been working my butt off for the past couple of months. I'm practically living in the office.诶嘿嘿什么诶嘿嘿，这俩月光筛选我都忙死了，住公司里天天看。

JiangyuBut you're laughing, manager.可是经纪人你在笑诶。

经纪人Quiet, you! I warn you, don't get too full of yourself. You've still got a long road ahead of you! Anyway, I'm heading back to work.少来！我可告诉你，戒骄戒躁，你的路才能走得远！不说了，我回去继续工作了。

JiangyuAlright, I'll stop off at home before going back to the company—好，我回家一趟马上去公司——

经纪人Why are you going home? Hey, wait, listen to me—你回家干嘛？哎，等等，听我说完再走——

Jiangyu ignores the rest of her manager's shouting and breaks into a run, barely jostling the long wooden crate in her arms thanks to her excellent sense of balance.绛雨没有理会经纪人在背后的呐喊，她轻快地跑动着，手里的长箱子在她出色的平衡力下几乎不曾晃动。

Soon, her home appears before her eyes. Jiangyu throws the door open and raises a hand high.一步，两步，家门很快出现在她眼前。绛雨一把拉开门，单手高高举起。

JiangyuHehe—Big Sis, surprise!嘿嘿——老姐，surprise！

She is greeted by silence. Dust coats the interior of her home. It has clearly been abandoned for a while.迎接她的只有一片寂静。家里落了灰，显然已经有一阵子闲置。

JiangyuHuh?诶？

经纪人(Pants heavily) Why did you run so fast... so tired...呼……呼……你跑那么快干嘛，累死我了……

JiangyuWhere's Big Sis? Where did she go? Why is this place empty?我姐呢？她去哪儿了，这怎么都空了？

经纪人(Sigh) That's what I was trying to tell you! Daiyan's project fell through, and they cancelled it not long after the filming for "Jazzhound" started.嗨，我刚刚就要跟你说这件事呢！黛烟的项目入不敷出啊，你开始拍《爵士猎犬》没多久，项目就停了。

经纪人She wouldn't let me tell you about it, either. Honestly, you sisters think of each other so much, yet you won't even talk to each other; you're both the same deep down.这件事她也不让我告诉你。真是的，你们姐妹想着对方却不和对方说，还真都是一个样。

JiangyuThen... where... where is she?那……她……她人呢？

经纪人The company entered into a partnership with 42Lab, and they sent her off to Project Neural Cloud.公司和42Lab合作，把她送到云图计划去了。

"Peerless Sisters" 《绝代双娇》

Jiangyu stares blankly at the dusty fixtures inside the room.绛雨呆呆地看着房间内落灰的陈设。

In her memories, her big sister had always sat by the window to practice the guzheng or worked around the house, preparing new clothes for her.在她的记忆里，姐姐总喜欢待在窗边练习古筝，又或者忙前忙后，为她准备新衣服。

Her sister's countless admonitions always vexed her, yet she smiled whenever she saw her sister smile.她总是为姐姐层出不穷的奇思妙想困扰，却又会在看到姐姐的笑容时一起笑起来。

JiangyuBut how... was I late again?怎么会……我又晚了一步吗？

JiangyuThe guzheng I bought for you... the dolls that I had restored... it's all too late...我买给姐姐的古筝……翻新过的娃娃……都晚了……

经纪人(Sigh) Don't be too sad. What if the project ends soon? Just keep on filming. It'll be over soon enough.哎，你也别太难过，万一这计划很快结束呢？演演戏，再等等，很快的。

JiangyuNo! I can't wait any longer!不，我不能等了！

经纪人Hey, wait, where are you going! Don't go!诶，你等等，你要去哪儿啊？别跑！

JiangyuI always thought Big Sis would wait for me back where I started, but I always kept missing her and always kept saying, "I'll catch you again next time"...我总是觉得姐姐会在原地等着我，可是我总是错过，总是说下一次……

JiangyuThis time, I'm coming to you!这次，我一定要到她身边去！

Upon seeing Jiangyu run down the corridor, I turn to look at Daiyan.看着绛雨在走廊上奔跑的身影，我转头看向黛烟。

Her eyes are still fixed on the screen, but tears are streaming down her face. Yet the corners of her lips are turned up.黛烟仍然一瞬不瞬地注视着屏幕，泪水顺着脸颊不住地往下淌，嘴角却是翘着的。

I silently take her hand.我默不作声地握住她的手。

DaiyanProfessor... She...教授……她……

ProfessorHold on. The movie's almost over.稍等，影片还有最后一点结束。

Jiangyu is still running on the screen.影片中的绛雨还在奔跑。

As the narration continues, Jiangyu runs through the corridors of Cyber Media, through 42Lab's laboratories, and through the neural cloud verification equipment...伴随着旁白，绛雨跑过赛博传媒的走廊，跑过42Lab的实验室，跑过心智检定设备……

绛雨的旁白声The designers told me that I was born to complement Big Sis, that I would perform with her, and to ensure that she would never play alone no matter where she went.设计师告诉我，我是为了老姐而生的，我要和她合奏，让她走到哪里，琴声都不会落单。

绛雨的旁白声But I couldn't do it. I could never do as well as Big Sis could.可是我做不到，我总是不如姐姐做得好。

绛雨的旁白声Big Sis said that even if I couldn't do anything, she would stay by my side, but I didn't feel that way.姐姐说，就算我什么都做不到，她也会和我在一起。但我不这么想。

绛雨的旁白声I'm her sister, so I wanted to find a place where I could stand shoulder to shoulder with her.我是她的妹妹，所以我想找到一个位置，一个能和姐姐并肩的位置。

绛雨的旁白声When the manager told me Big Sis had gone, I realized that I had been making the same mistake all this time...在经纪人告诉我老姐走了的时候，我意识到了，我一直以来都犯了一个错误……

绛雨的旁白声I should have told her. I should have told her my thoughts, my feelings, everything.我应该告诉她的。把我的想法，我的心意，全都告诉她。

绛雨的旁白声I even wanted to tell her that I met a lot of precious friends and that their feelings were what propelled me on, allowed me to run like this, and beat down all the difficulties that stood in my way!我还要跟她说，我认识了许多珍贵的朋友，是大家的心意推着我，让我能这样跑起来，把所有挡在前面的困难都打得落花流水！

绛雨的旁白声And then, I wanted to return to her side with the victory I'd achieved and the gift I never got the chance to give.然后，我要带着胜利和没送出去的礼物，到老姐的身边。

The scenery around her changes constantly until the world suddenly opens up and she arrives at the Oasis.她身边的景色不断变幻，直到天地骤然开阔，她来到了绿洲。

But it doesn't end yet. Jiangyu continues running, and she arrives at the projection room.但这还没有结束。绛雨仍然在奔跑，她向着放映室跑来。

Daiyan seems to realize something, and she wraps her suddenly-cold fingers around mine, as though she's seeking solace and support. Her tear-streaked eyes stare at the screen.黛烟意识到了什么，她略显冰凉的手指像是寻求支撑般紧紧地抓着我，带泪的眼睛死死地望着屏幕。

Rapid footsteps come from outside, and then they slowly come to a halt.脚步声从门外传来，然后慢慢减速停下。

The Jiangyu on the screen stops in front of the door to the projection room and takes ahold of its handle.屏幕中的绛雨停在放映室的门前，握住门把手。

Click. The door opens.咔嚓。门开了。

JiangyuHi, Big Sis! It's been a while!嗨，老姐，好久不见！

Daiyan...Jiangyu.……绛雨。

I let go of Daiyan's hand and she rises, looking her little sister up and down as though she didn't dare believe the person in front of her is real.我松开黛烟的手，她站起身，像是不敢置信般仔细地打量着面前的妹妹。

DaiyanIs it really you, Jiangyu...真的是你吗，绛雨……

Daiyan opens her arms and runs toward Jiangyu. As she does, Jiangyu takes a couple of steps forward and throws herself into her sister's arms, hugging her tight.黛烟张开双臂，向绛雨的方向走去。在她动的同时，绛雨小跑两步，扑进她的怀中，紧紧地拥抱着她。

JiangyuHappy Mid-Autumn, Big Sis! We can celebrate the festival together again!老姐，新年快乐！今年春节我们又能一块过了！

DaiyanYou came back to me... This is wonderful, better than anything...你回到我身边了……太好了，这比什么都好……

JiangyuHehe... Well, you said so yourself, didn't you, Big Sis? No matter where they wander, they always end up bumping into each other again.嘿嘿……老姐不也说过嘛，兜兜转转，我们总会又碰到一起……

Jiangyu is starting to sob herself. She wipes her tears away and buries her face into the hollow of her sister's neck.绛雨的声音也带了哭腔，她擦了擦脸颊，把脸埋进姐姐的颈窝里。

The warm lighting comes on, illuminating this pair of sisters who have been separated for so long and who are now reunited...温暖的灯光亮起，将这对久别重逢的姐妹笼罩其中……

And then a camera-wielding Doll suddenly pops up.然后，一位手持相机的人形唐突冒了出来。

RiseAaaaand CUT! That's a wrap, ladies and gentlemen! Well done!Cut！拍摄结束，大家辛苦了！

DaiyanHuh? Miss Rise...咦，莉丝小姐……？

ChanzhiWoohoo! Thanks for your hard work!好耶！辛苦了！

NascitaNothing beats a good wrap for a shoot!能顺利杀青真是太好了！

MagnhildaIt took a while, but the important thing is that you got to meet again.虽然花的时间久了点，能再遇到就好。

KuroOh my, it was a big endeavor. I didn't think it would turn out so well. Then again, you'd expect nothing less of the Great Kuro!哎呀，真是个庞大的企划。没想到演戏也能如此出色，不愧是卡萝大人我啊！

Nora(Yawn) Rushing out that script was so tiring. I can finally go back to sleep now...哈啊，赶稿太困了，这下终于能回去睡觉……

People who did or did not appear in the film show up one after another, and the room suddenly ends up feeling very cramped.剧中出现或者没出现过的人们纷纷冒了出来，会议室里外转眼间变得十分拥挤。

JiangyuThank you all for your help, everyone! Thank you to everyone who took part.大家都辛苦了！谢谢各位愿意参加这个活动！

Daiyan looks around, still a little stunned, and then turns to me with Jiangyu in her arms.黛烟茫然地看了一圈，搂着绛雨看向我的方向。

Her voice is still a little stiff, but her eyes are much clearer now, and there is a hint of mirth in them.她的声音还带着一丝哽咽，眼神倒是清明许多，带着了然的笑意。

DaiyanProfessor, can you answer my questions now?教授，现在能否为我答疑解惑了呢？

ProfessorYou can probably guess even if I don't say anything.即使我不说，你也猜到了八九分吧。

DaiyanBut how will I know how accurate my guess is if you don't answer?若是教授不讲，我怎知自己猜测的有哪几分与真相相合呢？

With that, Daiyan lets go of Jiangyu and switches to holding her hand, and she waits for my reply.说着，黛烟松开怀抱，改为牵着妹妹的手，等待我的答案。

ProfessorAlright. The truth is, we picked up Jiangyu's signal just before Mid-Autumn this year.好吧。赶在今年新年前，我们收到了绛雨的信号。

ProfessorEveryone had a great Mid-Autumn thanks to your planning last year, so everyone wanted to come together to prepare a big gift for you this year.去年在你的策划下，大家享受了一个快乐的春节，所以今年大家也想联合起来，让你收到一份大礼。

JiangyuAnd then I got the idea of doing this!然后我就想到了这个主意！

JiangyuI got Nora to help with the script, and then I roped everyone into making this movie with me.我请野良帮我写了剧本，然后拜托大家和我一起拍了这部影片。

VeeI thought it was quite interesting, but we didn't have any grandpa-type people in the Oasis. After all, nobody could properly portray Mr. Su with just a facelift.我也觉得这个很有趣。但绿洲没有老爷爷的角色。只是换脸呢，也没什么人能演出苏先生的气质。

VeeAfter we thought about it, we decided to go to the Professor for help. And the Professor lent us Instructor Python~思来想去，我们只好请教授帮忙，从教授那里把派森教官借·来·咯~

PythonAhem... um.咳……嗯。

ChanzhiThe instructor took to Grandpa's role really quickly! I'd like to introduce Grandpa Su to the instructor once we get back to reality!教官演苏爷爷上手可快了，以后回到现实，我想介绍苏爷爷和教官认识！

PythonNo need for that.没必要。

Python replies in a cold, gruff voice. Then, after glancing at Chanzhi and taking into consideration that she's just a little girl, he coughs awkwardly and switches to a warmer, gentler tone.派森冷硬地回答着，看了缠枝一眼，大约是顾及到对方是小姑娘，又有些别扭地咳嗽一声，换了相对温和的语气。

PythonThat is to say, if the Commander gives the order, I will obey. No need for unnecessary complications.只是长官这么命令，我执行，不用节外生枝。

JiangyuInstructor Python was super scary when he first joined the cast. He was every bit as professional as Nascita.派森教官刚进剧组的时候可吓人了，演出和娜希塔一样敬业。

ChanzhiYeah, yeah, Nascita was super strict.是啊是啊，娜希塔真的好严格。

NascitaYou can't slack off, even when recreating events from the past. Otherwise, even the same character might end up coming off in a different way!就算是过去发生过的事，重演时也不能懈怠，否则就算是同一个人也会变味！

Daiyan smiles in relief as she watches the eager discussion. She holds Jiangyu's hand and bows to everyone.看着热烈讨论的人们，黛烟露出安心的笑容。她牵着绛雨的手，向众人盈盈施礼。

DaiyanThank you, everyone... your gift is most generous, and I will engrave it in my heart.感谢各位……这份礼物着实重大，我铭记于心。

JiangyuHehe, I brought the guzheng too, as well as the dolls Nascita and Chanzhi helped me remake! I'll show them to you once we get to the dorms!嘿嘿，我把古筝也带来了，还有娜希塔和缠枝帮我重新做的玩偶！等到了宿舍再给老姐看！

DaiyanOh, you... You've always been one to make a fuss. Very well, since we're all here, let's celebrate together.你呀……咋咋呼呼的。好啦，既然大家都在，也一起庆祝一番吧。

JiangyuTruly Big Sis knows me best!知我者老姐也！

Jiangyu jumps into the crowd and pulls all her friends into a group hug.绛雨跳进人群，一把搂住自己的朋友们。

JiangyuLet's go! Dinner's on me tonight! Roast meat for everyone!走！今晚我请客，我们去吃烤肉！

JiangyuEverybody, happy Mid-Autumn!大家，新年快乐——

会议室里的众人Happy Mid-Autumn—!新年快乐——

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苏老头All the things in this world are in motion; there is no such thing as absolute stillness.世间万物，无绝对的静止，无时无刻不在运动之中。

苏老头Motion brings many things: change, impact, energy... and "weaknesses."运动带来了很多东西，变化、冲击、能量、还有……“破绽”。

苏老头By grasping your opponent's weaknesses and striking at an appropriate time, you can do a lot with very little.抓住对手的破绽，掌握好时机精准命中，便可四两拨千斤。

苏老头Just like this... Yeeargh!就像这样……喝！

JiangyuUwah! That was strong!哇啊！好强！

苏老头Do you understand, Jiangyu?你懂了吗？绛雨？

JiangyuI understand, Master.我明白了，师父。

苏老头This is all I can teach you. Remember, the righteous do not seek fame or profit, and they do not oppress the weak with their strength.我能教你的也只有这些了，记住，侠之大者非追名逐利，亦非恃强凌弱。

苏老头Take care to avoid Kukurotte's mistakes...切勿重复卡卡萝特的错误……

JiangyuYes!是！

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武馆代理人Who the hell are you, brat? There are no grudges between us, so why did you smash our dojo's signboard?!丫头，你是什么人，本馆与你无冤无仇，为何踢坏本馆的门匾！

JiangyuThe nearby residents say there are men in black sneaking around here, going in and out...附近的居民说你们这里经常有身着黑衣的人鬼鬼祟祟，进进出出……

JiangyuAnd they say they hear screams and the sounds of clashing metal coming from within! Talk! What are you doing here?!而且据说还听到了惨叫声和金属碰撞的声音。说！你们这里到底是做什么的！

武馆代理人What nonsense is this? Get out now, or we'll stop being polite!你在胡说些什么？！快快离开，否则我们就不客气了！

JiangyuAlthough I don't want to fight... You're disturbing the locals, and I can't just ignore that!虽然不想动手……但是附近的居民们都很困扰，我不能坐视不理！

Jiangyu takes a stance.绛雨摆开了架势。

JiangyuCome at me all at once; let's not waste time!一起上吧，不要浪费我的时间！

武馆代理人You cocky little brat! Everyone! Get her!这丫头太嚣张了！大家上！

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武馆门生Aaahhhhh...啊啊啊啊……

武馆门生She... She's too strong...太……太强了……

JiangyuWhew... I think I used a bit too much force. I need to rein it in.呼……好像有点太用力了，还是得控制一下。

武馆代理人Everyone! Attack her again! She can't keep holding out all alone!所有人！再上！我就不信她一个人能够坚持到最后！

JiangyuHehe, people who say that in movies get punched in the face!哼哼，电影里这种台词一般都会打脸哦。

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JiangyuAlright, you're the last one. Don't run away now.好了，就剩你一个了，不要跑了。

武馆代理人Your attacks are so precise... You're no ordinary person, brat. Who are you?好精准的攻击……丫头，你不是一般人，你到底是谁？

JiangyuLet me think... Er.... right, at times like these, I should say—让我想想啊……嗯……对，这个时候应该这么说——

JiangyuThe likes of you have no need to know my name!你还没有资格知道我的名字！

武馆代理人Humph... Don't underestimate us! Haven't you realized that I deliberately led you here?哼……少看不起人了！你没有发现我是故意引你来这里的吗？

JiangyuOh? How so?哦？怎么说？

武馆代理人You use the terrain to attack people's weaknesses from their blind spots, don't you?你不就是利用地形从死角攻击别人的破绽吗？

武馆代理人Now I've got my back to the wall; your technique is useless against me!我现在背靠墙壁，你的技巧就没有效果了！

Jiangyu looks at the dojo manager and at the wall, and then a look of enlightenment dawns on her.绛雨看了看武馆代理人，又看看了墙壁，然后露出了恍然大悟的表情。

JiangyuHehehe... You're right...哼哼哼……你说得对……

JiangyuHowever! You've forgotten one very important thing!但是！你似乎忘记了一个事情！

武馆代理人Huh?诶？

JiangyuNamely, You don't have anywhere to run either! Yeeart!那就是，你也无处可逃了！哈啊！

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JiangyuI can't believe there's a place like this under such a tiny little dojo...一个小小的武馆，没想到地下竟然别有洞天……

JiangyuLooks like they really ARE up to something fishy... I'd better go investigate.看来是真的在弄一些奇奇怪怪的东西……就让我来调查调查吧。

JiangyuStill, why haven't I seen anyone here? Are they hiding?不过为什么没有看到人？难道是躲起来了？

JiangyuOr... Are they trying to ambush me?还是说……他们想要埋伏我？

JiangyuOh, never mind. Send generals to stop soldiers and use water to boil noodles... Huh? That's not right, is it?不管了，兵来将挡，水来泡面……诶？好像哪里不对？

JiangyuIn any case, I'd better see if there's any useful information down here.总之先调查一下，看看有没有什么有用的信息吧。

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JiangyuHm? This looks like a file room... There might be clues here!嗯？这里好像是档案室……说不定会有什么线索！

Jiangyu takes out the files here and starts checking them one by one.绛雨拿起了档案室中的文件开始一一检查。

JiangyuWater and power bills, receipts for team building... Er... Wow, the people in this dojo are meticulous.水电费收据，团建费用收据……呃……这个武馆的人还挺细心？

The folders are full of records of the dojo's living expenses. There is nothing suspicious about them.文件夹里都是这个武馆的生活开支记录，没有任何可疑的地方。

JiangyuEr... Wow, they need to cross-reference the time needed to boil an egg with its softness? What is this nonsense?呃……水煮蛋烹调时间与柔软度对照表？这都什么乱七八糟的？

Jiangyu puts the file down in resignation.绛雨无奈地放下了文件。

JiangyuIsn't there anything useful here? (sigh)就没有一点有用的东西吗？唉……

Jiangyu randomly picks up a new file, but its contents draw Jiangyu's gaze.绛雨随手拿起了一个新的文件夹，但是这一次文件夹上的内容吸引了绛雨的目光。

JiangyuIs this... a purchasing record?这些是……采购记录？

JiangyuBD1 – 1000 pieces, BD2 – 3000 pieces?BD1 1000份…… BD2 3000份？

JiangyuWhat do these weird letters and numbers mean? Could it be... drugs?! Don't tell me this is...这些奇怪的字符是什么意思？难道是……药物？！这里该不会……

JiangyuNo, I need to clear things up!不行，必须把事情查清楚！

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JiangyuHm? Why are there so many books here? Is this some kind of warehouse?嗯？这里怎么散落着这么多书？好像是个仓库？

Jiangyu picks up a random book, and lots of dust falls off it.绛雨随手拿起了一本书，大量的灰尘落下。

Jiangyu(coughs heavily) How long has it been since they last cleaned this place?咳咳……咳咳咳咳……这里……多久没有打扫了？

Jiangyu(Winces) Ew, it's so dirty I don't want to touch it.呜呜呜……好脏，完全不想碰。

Jiangyu picks up the book with two fingers and lightly shakes it to dislodge the dust.绛雨用两根手指夹着书抖了抖，将灰尘抖落。

JiangyuLet's look through it... "New – Actor's Self-Care"?翻看一下吧……《新·演员的自我修养》？

As an actor, there's no point in practical performance...作为一个演员，脚踏实地的演戏是没有意义的……

JiangyuThe most important thing is clicks... Wait, why does this sound so familiar...最重要的是流量……这熟悉的言论……

Jiangyu flips to the cover page and sees that name—Kukurotte.绛雨翻到了扉页，果然看到了那个名字——卡卡萝特。

JiangyuIs Kukurotte up to no good again?!这一次又是卡卡萝特搞的鬼吗？！

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JiangyuWhy is this beat-up dojo collecting stuff like this... There doesn't seem to be any useful information here...这破武馆里收集的都是些什么东西……感觉没有什么有用的信息……

JiangyuWhat are these weird clothes and these weird devices?这些奇怪的衣服，还有奇怪的仪器是什么？

JiangyuWhat's this? Looks like a log terminal...嗯？这是什么？好像是台记录终端……

With doubt in her mind, Jiangyu presses the play button.绛雨有些疑惑地按下了播放键。

男子AHey kid, I've got something good here. Want to see it?小弟弟，这里有好东西，你要看看吗？

男子BHm? Is this a new game?嗯？是什么新游戏吗？

男子AThis isn't a game; it's more exciting than that!什么新游戏，比游戏还刺激哦！

男子ACome, over here, I'll show you...来，你过来，我带你去看看……

男子BUwah! Wow! Wahh!哇啊！哇啊！哇啊！

男子AHow's that? Interested?怎么样？有兴趣吗？

(The image cuts off.)（画面中断了。）

Jiangyu...This is... What's going on?……这是……什么情况？

JiangyuCould this be what they call kidnapping?!难道这就是传说中的诱拐？！

JiangyuLet's keep this as evidence for now.先收起来作为证据吧。

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JiangyuOraoraoraora—WATAAAAH!欧啦欧啦欧啦——啊哒！

Crash!轰隆——

JiangyuWhew, I didn't think this door would be so solid... There must be some kind of secret here!呼，没想到这个门会这么坚固……这里一定藏着什么秘密！

Soon, Jiangyu finds a cardboard box that's stuffed full of envelopes.不一会儿，绛雨就发现了一个装满信封的纸箱。

JiangyuHm? This box is heavy...嗯？这个箱子好重啊。

Jiangyu opens it and sees thick wads of cash inside.绛雨随手打开了一个信封，只见里头是厚厚的钞票。

JiangyuIs this... money? That's a lot of money!钱……钱？！好多钱！

JiangyuHow does a tiny little dojo like this have so much money... And there are people's names on the envelopes...一个小小的武馆怎么会有这么多钱……而且信封上面还写着人名……

Jiangyu counts the number of envelopes inside the box.绛雨数了数箱子里信封的数量。

JiangyuHow many cups of ramen and chocolate energy bars could you buy with this money...这么多钱可以买多少方便面和巧克力能量棒啊……

JiangyuStill, why do they need so much money?不过为什么会需要这么多钱呢？

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Jiangyu flips through the evidence she's holding once again.绛雨重新审阅了一遍手中掌握的证据。

JiangyuA shopping list of weird items, envelopes full of money, footage of what looks like kidnappings...奇怪物资的采购清单，装满钱的信封，疑似拐卖的记录影像……

Jiangyu picks up the autograph book.绛雨拿起了那本签名书。

JiangyuBut this is the most suspicious one of them all... All the evidence points to Kukurotte!果然最可疑的还是这个……一切的证据都指向了卡卡萝特！

JiangyuIt's time... to face off against her once more.是时候……再一次会会她了。

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JiangyuKukurotte...卡卡萝特……

卡卡萝特...To think we'd meet again so soon... Tell me, why did you wreck my dojo?……没想到这么快又见面了……说吧，为什么打坏我的武馆！

JiangyuHumph, I have nothing to say to people like you! Take this!哼，和你这种人没有什么好说的！看招！

卡卡萝特Uwah! Why'd you attack me all of a sudden?!哇啊！怎么突然就打过来了！

卡卡萝特You little brat, how did you get so strong so soon?!臭丫头，一段时间不见实力怎么变得这么强了？

Kukurotte frantically runs into the depths of the dojo.卡卡萝特急急忙忙地朝着武馆深处跑去。

JiangyuTsk... I can't believe she evaded that...啧……居然被躲开了……

卡卡萝特Boys! Move in as one and get that brat!小的们！快上，把那个丫头拿下！

Jiangyu(That's Kukurotte for you, her strength's on a whole new level from the dojo manager... and the disciples around her are way stronger than before...)（不愧是卡卡萝特，和之前的武馆代理人实力完全不同……而且她周围的门徒也比之前的强多了……）

Jiangyu(But if I apply Master's teachings properly... I'm sure I'll be fine!)（但是只要运用好师父教我的东西……一定没有问题的！）

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卡卡萝特Cough... Ack...咳……啊……

JiangyuAlright, now fess up!好了，现在你该从实招来了！

卡卡萝特Fess up? About what? I should be the one asking you something instead! I don't even know what you're talking about!招？我招什么啊……你倒是问啊！我都不知道你在说啥！

JiangyuHuh? I didn't ask?诶？我没有问吗？

卡卡萝特No! You just came in and smashed up my dojo... I have NO idea what you're talking about.没有！你进来就砸了我的武馆……我根本不知道你在说什么。

JiangyuAh... ahhhhhh! That's right... humph!啊……啊！确实……哼！

Jiangyu dumps the evidence she collected in front of Kukurotte.绛雨将之前收集到的证据扔到了卡卡萝特的脚边。

JiangyuGo on then, explain your kidnapping of innocent people, your funds of dubious origins, your weird shopping lists, and your autograph book...来吧，解释一下，你诱拐无辜的人，来源不明的资金，奇怪的采购单，还有你的签名书……

JiangyuTalk! Were you capturing people for human augmentation?说！你是不是要抓人去做人体改造！

JiangyuWhat's the matter? Cat got your tongue? Did I hit the nail on the head?怎么了？不说话了？被我说中了？！

卡卡萝特Hah?! What the hell are you talking about, you big dummy?哈？！你到底在说什么啊！你个大笨蛋！

JiangyuEhhh?诶？

Kukurotte furiously picks up the shopping lists on the ground.卡卡萝特激动地捡起了地上的清单。

卡卡萝特Look closely at what's written on them. What do they say?你仔细看看这上面写的是什么？

JiangyuHm?嗯？

It's only then that Jiangyu notices there is one more line on the shopping lists.绛雨这才发现，在采购清单上还有一行字。

JiangyuEr... "NotREAL?" concert albums?!呃……“NotREAL？”专辑合集？！

JiangyuCould it be that all these purchases were...难道说……这些购买的是……

卡卡萝特That's right! They're all "NotREAL?" concert albums!没错！这些都是“NotREAL？”的演唱会合集！

JiangyuBut what about that money you collected and that kidnapping video?但是你收取的那些费用还有那个诱拐视频是怎么回事？

卡卡萝特Kidnapping? Collecting money? Are you kidding me? I just showed them concerts from "NotREAL?"!诱拐？收费？开什么玩笑！我们只是给他们看了看“NotREAL？”的演唱会！

卡卡萝特They willingly paid up to buy concert BDs and singles with me!是他们自愿和我一起购买演唱会光碟和专辑的！

JiangyuEr... I don't quite get it...呃……我有点……没搞懂……

卡卡萝特Humph, I once lost my way because of my pursuit of clicks, but after I saw "NotREAL?"...哼，曾经的我为了流量迷失了自我……但是当我看到“NotREAL？”……

Click!咔哒！

Before Kukurotte can finish, the dim interior of the dojo suddenly lights up.还没有等卡卡萝特的话说完。原本昏暗的武馆突然灯火通明。

RiseCut! Cut! Cut!停！停！停！

Somewhat annoyed, Rise shouts for the filming to stop.莉丝有些无奈又有些气愤地叫停了电影的拍摄。

KuroHuh? I was just about to finish my line!诶？我正要把最关键的台词说完啊！

NoraKuro... If I'm not wrong, this isn't anything like the script we agreed on at first, is it?卡萝……我怎么记得我们一开始商量的剧本不是这样的？

KuroHuh? It isn't? Wasn't Kukurotte supposed to mend her ways?诶？不是吗？不是说卡卡萝特改邪归正了吗？

JiangyuWhat's going on...是这么一回事……

KuroI was healed by the music of "NotREAL?" and changed my ways to become a diehard fan of "NotREAL?" and also a famous streamer of righteousness...所以啊，人家被“NotREAL？”的歌声所治愈，改邪归正成为了“NotREAL？”的死忠粉……并且成为了知名的正能量主播……

KuroEr... Guys... You're looking really scary right now...呃……大家……不要用这么可怕的表情看着我啊！

KuroJiangyu, come on... say something... Weren't you playing along really well just now?绛雨你倒是……说点啥……你刚刚不是配合得很好吗？

Jiangyu scratches her head.绛雨挠了挠头。

JiangyuEhehe... Ah, I just improvised by reflex... But I don't think it's really good either. After all, it's nothing like what happened in real life.诶嘿嘿……那个，刚刚是下意识临场发挥……但是我觉得这一段也不太行，毕竟和现实中的情况完全不一样嘛。

JiangyuThe truth is that Kukurotte changed her ways because she still admired martial arts, which was why she set up a martial arts academy.实际上，卡卡萝特改邪归正后，是因为依旧憧憬着武术，所以才会开设武术培训班。

JiangyuBut there were delays in getting an operating license, so she had to conduct lessons in secret, which led to this mess.但是因为暂时没拿到运营执照，只能偷偷进行练习，结果闹出了个大乌龙。

JiangyuThe money was raised by her students to help her pay for the license fees after she got the dojo running.那些钱也是她的弟子们帮她筹备用来建立武馆和后续办理营业执照用的。

KuroBut this change is pretty good too, don't you think?但你看我这个改编也不错啦……

NoraWe're cutting this.把这一段掐了吧。

RiseI agree. We don't have time, so we'll just skip this portion and focus on getting the rest of the movie filmed.同意，时间也不多了，这一段就不放进正片了，赶紧把剩下的内容拍完吧。

KuroEh? Wait, ah... guys... Don't do thisssss!诶？等等，那个……你们……不要啊啊啊啊啊啊！

Everyone ignores Kuro's wails as they pack their things and head to the next set.众人不再理会卡萝的哀嚎，纷纷开始收拾东西准备前往下一个片场。

Jiangyu picks up the script for the last section. The cover reads "Homecoming".绛雨拿起了最后一段台本，封面上写着两个字——《回家》。

JiangyuWe're in the final stretch now...最后一段了……

JiangyuWait for me, Big Sis... I'll be able to come home soon.老姐，等等我……我马上就可以回家了。

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