Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

Chapter 974 The Spiritual Chapter

Paimon: "In short, money isn't important to Frynn; she just needs to choose jobs that she's good at and enjoys."

Su added, "It can't be too tiring, and it should also bring a lot of praise and a sense of accomplishment."

Funina: "This kind of job must be hard to find, right?"

Sue looked at the list of special skills and hobbies that Funina had compiled on the paper—

Music (proficient in multiple instruments), singing, composing, conducting symphony orchestras, script adaptation, stage design, reading, fluency in multiple languages, art appreciation...

Su put down the paper and sighed inwardly at Funina's expectant expression.

Fu Ningna's talents and hobbies are all centered around the stage.

These days, when they're out having fun, they often run into Funina's fans.

Those fans hesitantly mustered up the courage to come and communicate, and they were basically asking when Lady Funinga would return to the stage.

"Exquisite makeup, melodious voice, graceful dance... When will Lady Funina return to the sacred place in our hearts?"

"Is there anyone more suited to the stage than Lady Funina? No! Not a thousand years ago, and not ten thousand years from now!"

"Lady Furina is the strongest ruler of the stage! Without your impromptu performance, my life... is a wasteland."

Facing her adoring and expectant fans, Funina always tells them, albeit shyly but firmly, "I will never go on stage again to play someone else."

But now Sue has made up her mind that she doesn't want to go on stage to play someone else's Funina; she actually loves the stage.

Funina: "So, so, Su, have you thought of a job that would suit me?"

Su: "I haven't decided yet... How about we go for a walk?"

Paimon chimed in, "Yes, yes, a walk might just spark some inspiration!"

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Walking down the street, Funina hesitated for a moment before asking, "Has Kong... come back?"

Sue and Paimon seem to be in good spirits, which means... everything should be alright, right?

Paimon uttered an "uh..." sound, unsure of what to say.

Su said calmly, "You're back. Breakfast was all empty."

The naive Funina was relieved, guessing that Kong had probably finished breakfast and gone out to continue his work.

Kong has been doing a lot of good for the people of Fontaine lately, and I heard that all the Adventurers' Guild quests have been completed!

Paimon couldn't take it anymore and quickly changed the subject, "The streets are so lively! There are so many booths, are the businesses holding some kind of event?"

Fu Ningna glanced at the booth surrounded by a crowd in the distance and explained, "The Holy Day is coming soon, and the booth is where the director and producer are trying to attract investment."

Paimon tilted his head. "Isn't Souls' Day a holiday to commemorate the Knight of Pure Water? I remember the custom changed from asking for a glass of pure water to asking for dessert!"

Su looked speechlessly at Paimon, who had an exceptionally clear memory for anything related to food.

Funina nodded. "Because the origin and activities of the festival are too sad, the response to the Thousand Souls Festival has never been very good. Later, I made some changes."

The custom of asking for clean water from house to house during the Holy Spirits is actually a metaphor for the blood of the Knight of Pure Water.

Although this tradition is meant to remind the people of Fontainebleau not to forget the sacrifices and contributions of their ancestors, human nature is to resist intense grief.

Since she issued an "absurd" decree that changed the festival from asking for water to asking for sweets, the festival has become the most popular holiday for children.

Sue thought Funina did a good job. "Holidays are meant to be enjoyed! You can always learn about those heavy things when you're older."

Paimon: "That's right! It's much better to beg for dessert than for water. The efforts of our ancestors were all for the sake of future generations being able to taste the sweetness of a good life!"

Furna gestured for Sue and Paimon to look over at the shop.

A group of children were carrying baskets and shouting, "Give us candy or we'll be on trial!" The vendors smiled and grabbed handfuls of candy and snacks that they had prepared in advance for them.

Paimon was itching to join the dessert-hunting party.

Funina continued to explain the activities of the Holy Spirits Festival to Su.

"The children's activity is dessert, while the adults' activity is a film contest. The one with the most votes not only wins a prize, but also a hefty cash reward and fame!"

Funina said the Thousand Spirits Film Festival was an event she spearheaded a few years ago, aimed at showcasing new technologies and expanding Fontaine’s cultural influence in Teyvat.

"Whether it's architecture, sculpture, painting, music, or stage plays, Fontaine is a premier presence in the art world."

Sue nodded. Fontaine, which inherited the glorious Remurian dynasty, had a rich artistic heritage, and even its cities and goods looked more exquisite and refined than those elsewhere.

Funina: "But in recent years, all sorts of new forms of literary and artistic works have emerged, such as Inazuma's light novels and Nata's manga..."

"The art of Fontainebleau is almost relegated to the category of antiques! Although it still holds a high status, this will gradually lead to a loss of influence and vitality."

"In short, I believe that the art forms in Fontainebleau must also actively adapt to the trends and developments of the times. The Thousand Spirits Film Festival is a result of that."

Su and Paimon peeked out and saw that the people behind the booths were actively displaying scripts, picture albums, and invited actors, all trying their best to attract investment.

Fu Ningna: "After all, filming is quite expensive. Film stock alone costs a lot of money, and it's difficult for an individual to afford all the expenses required to shoot a film."

"Although the cost is high and the technology still has much room for development, I predict that film will definitely become the seventh major art after architecture, fine arts, literature, music, dance, and drama!"

"Furina is right! It definitely will!" Sue applauded in support of the spirited Furina.

With Su's support and the fact that it was her area of ​​expertise, Funina became very enthusiastic about the conversation.

Fu Ningna said that the initial video footage was only in black and white and had no sound.

The dialogue and background music rely entirely on subtitles below the screen and live instrumental music.

However, with the development of technology, films began to have color and synchronized dubbing, and also showed more and richer visual effects and artistic expressions.

The beauty of architecture and fine arts is presented throughout the film, while literature contributes to the script, and music, dance, and drama are perfectly integrated into the film.

In addition, Yingying is very friendly to actors.

"Generally speaking, an opera will have two groups of lead actors, because performing an opera not only tests acting skills, but also physical strength," said Funina.

Paimon: "Yeah, an opera is at least three hours long! The main actors have to sing, dance, and do intense action scenes, it's really tough."

Funina: "Three hours is just the minimum; there are also operas that are eight or sixteen hours long."

Although the performance doesn't have to be completed in one day, the actors will strictly control their diet during the performance period in order to maintain their condition.

"And opera singers don't have very long careers," Furina said.

Opera singers must be talented and spend a lot of time studying and training hard before they can perform on stage after fierce competition.

They finally manage to get a leading role, but due to the decline in their voice and physical condition caused by age, they will be eliminated in just a few years.

"While I won't be completely unemployed, being relegated to supporting roles and behind-the-scenes work means I'll be practically out of the spotlight and on stage."

Su Yue felt increasingly sorry for opera singers, especially the small group that had become legends.

After being bathed in dazzling light and rain, can one truly be content with the mundane?