After the teacher finished talking, it was time to practice, but for her, the hardest part right now wasn't how to cry, but how to sort out her emotions so she could cry quickly. Mei Mengzhen's days had always been carefree and easy—she really hadn't gone through anything truly heartbreaking or emotionally devastating. She stared into the mirror for ages, but those tears just wouldn't come.
The acting teacher said, "Actually, being able to cry on cue is also a skill. You could try thinking of some sad things, sometimes all it takes is that one trigger and you'll be able to cry."
Mei Mengzhen kept searching her memories, and the only thing that actually made her want to cry was her grandfather's death. She thought about the grievances she'd suffered as a child when her parents were still around, then how her grandpa used to comfort and defend her. Sure enough, the tears started flowing, but honestly, her crying was just ugly. She ended up bawling uncontrollably by the end.
