Chapter 93: Quest Complete
When actors took their final bow, they would wear a Nightingale badge engraved with their real names on their chests.
At this moment, seeing Janna reappear on stage, several audience members who had been eager to know the real name of the actress playing [Young Natasha] finally had their curiosity satisfied.
Among them, the most visibly affected was the fervent female fan who seemed as if she had been enchanted.
“Janna, it seems you're truly going to become famous this time.”
Hearing Liji Silks’ teasing voice beside her, Janna could indeed feel the audience's preference for her and couldn't help but nod.
Even though the performance had concluded, the audience showed no intention of leaving the theater. Instead, they held the roses purchased upon entry and continuously threw them onto the stage to express their affection for the actors.
Among them, the areas beneath Anna Moonshadow and Janna's feet were covered with the most roses.
“Esteemed guests, today's opera performance has officially concluded. Thank you all for your flower offerings. The Nightingale Opera Troupe sincerely hopes to meet you again—”
To avoid affecting the preparation time for other afternoon performances, Julie Anne, who had been waiting by the side, stepped onto the stage once more to deliver the closing remarks.
As the curtain slowly fell, even though the audience was reluctant, seeing the actors once again hidden behind the curtain left them no choice but to leave the theater.
“The Nightingale Opera Troupe really knows how to make money. Just these seemingly worthless roses are enough for them to earn quite a bit.”
Looking at the piles of roses on the stage, almost forming small hills, Liji Silks couldn't help but show a slightly irritated expression.
“But the money they pay me isn't much!”
Due to confidentiality agreements, actors were not allowed to inquire about each other's salaries. However, seeing Liji Silks' angry demeanor, Janna couldn't help but feel curious.
“Compared to your previous theater, has there been any improvement?”
“Definitely not. Moreover, I signed a short-term contract that renews every quarter. If they're dissatisfied with me, they can fire me at any time!”
At this point, Liji Silks couldn't help but look at Janna with a hint of grievance.
“They must have signed a multi-year contract with you, right? After all, they have such high hopes for you.”
“Just one year.”
“Only one year for you too?”
Upon hearing this, Liji Silks' sense of grievance diminished significantly.
“Someone as outstanding as you only got a one-year contract? Then I can accept my quarterly renewals. After all, if even you only have a year, it's quite normal for someone like me, who is inferior in every aspect, to have quarterly contracts. Speaking of which, the Nightingale Opera Troupe's standards are really high. For talents like us, they should at least offer a three-year contract—”
Listening to Liji Silks' rambling, Janna, who had mastered interpersonal skills in her previous life, merely smiled and nodded, not interrupting, providing emotional support appropriately.
In fact, the initial contract the Nightingale Opera Troupe wanted to sign with Janna wasn't a three-year term but a five-year one at the highest standard. It was Janna herself who insisted on negotiating it down to a one-year term.
Her reason for doing so was not only to facilitate annual renegotiations for better terms but also to avoid binding herself to the Nightingale Opera Troupe for five years.
After all, the path of a wizard was filled with uncertainties.
Everything Janna did now was to progress further on her journey as a wizard. If anything hindered her steps, she would not hesitate to eliminate the obstacle, ensuring nothing affected her steadfast goals.
Moreover, her attitude toward the Nightingale Opera Troupe had always been to view it merely as a means to earn money, unlike Liji Silks, who had a genuine passion for it.
Therefore, for the sake of their colleague relationship and because of Liji Silks' straightforward and enthusiastic personality, Janna wouldn't use such trivial matters to dampen her enthusiasm or engage in actions that would only increase resentment without benefiting herself.
Besides, having a one-year contract wasn't a lie; she merely omitted the initial proposal, not deliberately deceiving.
“Clap clap clap—”
Just as Janna was about to sit down and remove her makeup, she was once again drawn by the sound of Klan Roland's applause.
“Everyone, rehearsals have been very demanding lately, so our beloved leader Roman has decided that today we'll all go to the Feathered String Club for a group dinner. All expenses will be covered by the leader!”
“Yay—”
The ever-enthusiastic Liji Silks cheered immediately upon hearing about the free feast, joining everyone in applause.
“Janna, let's hurry up and go! We must order the most expensive signature dishes at the Feathered String today, and don't forget the Fairy's Kiss! I've been wanting to drink it for a long time!”
Fairy's Kiss was the best-selling fruit wine at the Feathered String. Its sweet taste and non-intoxicating nature made it very popular among young witches. However, its relatively high price meant that apprentices like Liji Silks, who liked it but couldn't afford it regularly, could only indulge occasionally.
“Miss Janna, let me help you remove your makeup.”
“Thank you, Julie.”
In the cheerful atmosphere, Julie Anne, having completed her hosting duties, returned to her role as Janna's assistant manager.
“I'll go change first and wait for you at the door.”
“Alright.”
Liji Silks, having finished removing her makeup first, went to the dressing room to change. Under Julie Anne's swift and clean technique, Janna also completed her makeup removal, and even received a moisturizing skincare treatment.
“Miss Janna, your skin is truly amazing. It's as smooth as a peeled egg, with pores so fine they're almost invisible.”
Hearing Julie Anne's genuine admiration, Janna merely smiled without responding.
After all, with the system's rewards of [Fair Skin] and [Icy Skin and Jade Bones] dual character talents, it was no exaggeration to say that Janna's skin was so tender it seemed like it could release water. Saying it was as delicate as a blown bubble wouldn't be an overstatement.
“I've finished removing your makeup; take a look.”
“Thank you, Julie.”
“Don't be too polite with me. After all, this is what I should do.”
Having lived in the theater for many years, Julie Anne considered Janna the most talented and approachable young opera actress she had ever seen. Whether in appearance, manners, or today's impressive "money-making ability," having such a person under her management made Julie Anne feel overjoyed.
Not to mention the envious and jealous expressions of other assistant managers when they saw her, which made Julie Anne feel extremely satisfied!
“I'm heading out now, Julie.”
“Alright, if you arrive at the Feathered String early, don't forget to save me a seat next to you.”
“No problem.”
After changing out of her performance costume and back into her wizard robe, Janna quickly summoned the Quest Panel before leaving the dressing room.
[Today's Quest: Complete a stage performance (Completed);
Quest Reward: 100 Talent EXP, 500 Skill EXP, Spirit Power +0.1]
“Finally, about to level up—”