Chapter 1023: Divergent Paths
The noise at the scene suddenly froze, and even the passengers gathered in front of the bar put down their wine glasses and set their eyes on the troupe.
Mei Yi couldn't help but be stunned, "When I was in the old royal capital, I was taught by Mr. Cakinβ"
"Guidance, right? That's why he doesn't want to see you. The steward lowered his voice and said, "Your Excellency Cajun is disappointed in you, Miss May. β
Even though the words were whispered in her ear, her companions heard the other person's answer, and Maye felt her hand instantly grabbed by Erin.
This is a harsh statement that is more severe than an accusation, especially when it comes from the mouth of a master of theater. For juniors, their blame can be both criticism and encouragement with high hopes, but disappointment means something else entirely. If it were her three years ago, I am afraid that she would be overwhelmed on the spot, and even sobbed.
But the first thing she thought of now was not herself.
She has been a star of the West for many years, the pillar of the Star Flower Troupe, and has a considerable degree of self-affirmation in both her acting skills and ability. If even she is hit hard, what will happen to Erin and Tina behind her? Not to mention the swallow who is still talented but lacks self-confidence.
So Maye found herself surprisingly calm.
She sighed lightly and responded methodically, "Yes, I think there may be some misunderstanding here, and it would be best if I could explain it in person, but if not, I can only apologize here." β
As if he didn't expect her to deal with it so lightly, the steward couldn't help frowning, "You ......"
"In short, I hope that Mr. Cajun can go further in drama and make a new breakthrough in the ceremony, so we won't bother much. She took two steps, then turned back and said, "Also, please don't call me Miss Maye, I'm Mrs. Lannis now." β
On the way back, the weather did not change, but May felt that the sky was much darker, and the group was silent, completely missing the activity and excitement of the first trip.
It wasn't until they were about to part that Gater couldn't help but ask, "Mistress May, are you really with Master Kakin he-"
"Fool, what stupid things to say!" Luo Xia glared at him fiercely, "If Sister Mei really had a holiday with him before, how could she take the initiative to visit him, isn't it boring to be self-inflicted! β
Everyone took a breath and looked at her in disbelief.
"Hey...... The man you're talking about is the master of drama in Greycastle......"
"Originally," Luo Xia said angrily, "Neverwinter has become the new royal capital, and the Star Flower Troupe is the most popular performance team in the West, so their status has declined, so naturally they won't give us a good look." I followed Sister Mei Yi all the way from Changge to the border town, and since she came back from the old royal capital, she has never dealt with the Kajin Troupe again, where does the word disappointment come from? To put it bluntly, I look down on our Xinghua for a short period of time, and she is not famous in the eyes of the nobles. β
"Is that so?" said Erin, with a look on her face.
Probably because Luo Xia said so justifiably and boldly, everyone regained a little spirit.
"I said why didn't the steward dare to look directly at Lord May, it seems that he is weak-hearted......"
"So it's for this reason that Master Kajin doesn't want to see Sister May?"
"That's weird!" May couldn't help but roll his eyes, "With his reputation, why should he be jealous of me?" Out of the West, almost no one knows who I am, but in the entire territory of Grey Keep, and even in the Kingdom of Dawn, many people have heard of the name of Cajun Fez. The more you talk about it, the more outrageous it becomes!"
Everyone immediately shrunk their necks.
"Anyway, this matter is over, do you understand?" Mei Yi clapped her hands, "Let's all go back, and we will continue filming tomorrow!"
Back home, Carter also asked about the visit during a casual conversation over dinner.
And she took the matter through in just a few words.
Whatever the reason, Maye didn't want her husband to be involved.
After all, this is just a contradiction within the theater world.
The filming of the Shadow went very smoothly in the next few days, and the gloomy atmosphere she was worried about did not appear, on the contrary, probably because everyone was holding their breath, and the final scene of the decisive battle in the palace was performed exceptionally well, and even Getter rarely played an extraordinary level, and he would never take a break if he did not do the action in place. This atmosphere even drove the entire Xinghua Troupe, which opened the eyes of those newcomers who had just entered the industry.
During this period, there were also speculations that it would be because of Master Kakin's guidance that the actors suddenly worked hard.
This also made Maye breathe a sigh of relief.
It seems that the accident at the Whistle Hotel did not have much impact on the troupe.
Just when she thought the visit was over, the unexpected happened again.
The manager of the Cajun Theatre Company approached her after a day's shooting.
"My master wants to talk to you, May...... No, Mrs. Lannis. He stood outside the castle district, and seemed to have waited so long that even his hat was covered with a thin layer of snow.
Undoubtedly, the other party is referring to the founder of the Cajun Theatre Company and the master of drama in the Grey Castle, Cajun Fez.
At that moment, countless questions welled up in her heart, and she even wanted to reject the other party with the "disappointment" in the other party's mouth, but she found that she really wanted to see Ka Jin...... Not for anything else, just to solve the mystery.
"Can I bring my buddies?" Maye asked.
"No, Lord Kakin only allows you to go alone. The steward shook his head.
"Sister May......" Erin, who was traveling with her, worried.
She glanced at Erin, signaling that she was okay, and then took a deep breath, "I see, please lead the way." β
......
It's still the Whistle Hotel.
Maye followed the steward up to the second floor and into a spacious study. Standing against the back of the bookcase are several familiar faces - "Princess" Roentgenium, "Bandrel" Eigpo, "Feixia" Benise...... These people are all top actors gathered from all over the world, and in "The Prince Seeking Love", she also had a fairly harmonious cooperation with them. The reunion after many years should have been full of joy, but in the other party's indifferent expression, May saw only contempt and hostility.
This couldn't help but surprise her.
Although there is no hope for a warm reunion, in the impression of the Westside Star, even if there is a conflict between them, it will not be so obvious. For famous actors, hiding their expressions is just a basic skill, even in front of a newcomer, few people are willing to tear their faces completely - unlike the good deeds of the Long Opera House, the more famous the person, the more cherished their wings. However, they are not willing to do even this kind of superficial work at the moment.
Mei Yi looked at the half-haired old man behind the desk, he hadn't seen him for a few years, and Cavin seemed to be a lot older, but none of the actors present would ignore his presence. These peers have not spoken, and they are obviously waiting for the master of drama to speak.
As if sensing her gaze, Cajun closed the script in his hand and stood up.
And his first words made Maye stunned in place.
"Mrs. Lannis, may I ask you and your troupe to stop the next show?"