Do you guys know there's bonus footage for Mu Sheng (it's called Ziqi's Theater) that I found on Ding Yuxi's Studio weibo? Usually these bonus footages are found at the end of each episode, but I haven't seen it (I'm watching on Wetv app). I'll compile them here with the link; hope they keep working. I'll add and edit as more become available.
Edited on 11/5/2024 to add: it's revealed on Weibo that the reason these aren't in the drama episodes because Ding Yuxi filmed these "easter eggs" in Hengdian a month or so ago by himself (that means, paid for and produced by his own team) in preparation for the drama release. Reason is, he wanted to flesh out his Mu Sheng character, so he filmed it in what he believes Mu Sheng is feeling after recalling each "significant" moment of his character's development.
Hengdian staff discovered him on 10/8/2024 (less than a month before drama airs on 11/1).
Staff on wechat: "Who is this? This look like Mu sheng? Today the Hengdian DP sent to me. Mu Sheng has this exact outfit. Maybe its extra materials (to film)."
Theater 01 Caption: 被突然表白怎么办? (What to do if someone suddenly confesses to you?)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nikAgs
Youtube: https://youtu.be/2kXpJP0PdtI
-Reveals that after she "confesses" to him, he went back to his room and thought about it: "I Should've killed her!"
Theater 02 Caption: 五子棋上有字是咋回事儿?? (What's written on these Gomoku pieces?)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nXY7iX
Youtube: https://youtu.be/uzu4Oo0y8Eo
Its revealed Mu Sheng studied Gomoku by himself after learning from Miaomiao. Those letters say "miao. miao. miao"
Theater 03 Caption: 说:此符名为平安符 {This is called a peace talisman)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nXQGLd
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_KgC4NSpMsc
It's revealed the talisman he made for her sandbag says "ping an" or Peace/safety
Theater 04 Caption: 前世今生都爱吃的小兔子苹果🍎 (The apple bunny I love to eat in this life and my past life)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nSSc5x
Youtube: https://youtu.be/wqYn8FWP4qI
It's revealed he cut the apple bunny for her!
Theater 05 Caption: 居然敢不怕我? (How dare you not be afraid of me?)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6noPsCR
Youtube: https://youtu.be/wxvRH0WWrxI
It's revealed he's marveling over the fact Miaomiao said she is not afraid of him
Theater 06 Caption: 小室来点泡泡🫧增加氛围感😼 (Add some bubbles, increase the atmosphere)
Weibo: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5097014788620893#&video
Youtube: https://youtu.be/WQS4D8Z3ouA
It's revealed he played with bubbles and thought of her as he sent her home. His thoughts: "She should be on the boat now, right? Is she almost home?"
Theater 07 Caption: 谁还不会做香囊了? (Who doesn't know how to make sachets?)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nKxBaF
Youtube: https://youtu.be/lpeqo6yX6k0
It's revealed Mu Sheng made a new sachet with extra long strings and not "sandbag" like. His thought is "MY disciple's sachet must be made by me."
Theater 08 Caption: 一定是药太苦了…对!就是药苦! The medicine must be too bitter... Yes! It is bitter!)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6npKzyl
Youtube: https://youtu.be/NqPEl9QbyK8
Reveals that Mu Sheng thinks: "It is sweet." (This is the answer to when Miao Miao asked him "Is it sweet or not?" and he didn't answer in episode 12.
Theater 09 Caption: 最讨厌失控的东西,除了… (I hate things that are out of control, except... ) - Also, Ding Yuxi captioned the post with "What should I do if my heart is out of control?"
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nOoM0a
Youtube: https://youtu.be/KKGHUviy6_M
Mu Sheng making more "flat" bamboo dragonflies. He thinks "I guess it really doesn't work without wind."
Theater 10 Caption: 某人胳膊肘又…又…向不知道哪里拐了!!(Someone's elbow is bending in some unknown direction again!!) = T/N: elbow bending outward is a Chinese metaphor for someone who's supposed to be on your side, favoring an outsider. This should be after Miaomiao tells him to get along better with Liu Fuyi on Ep 14.
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nlYrTl
Youtube: https://youtu.be/TNptWbuOupU
He's thinking: "That annoying Liu Fuyi! I don't want a good relationship with you!"
Theater 11 Caption: 还以为我也被爱了呢 (I thought the love was mutual.) He also wrote: "I made a wish during the meteor shower, why didn't it come true? "
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nYwPlq
Youtube: https://youtu.be/vNqGe7gTv1w
Heartbroken, he's thinking "Ling Miaomiao, you really don't know what's good for you. I didn't want to be with you that much, anyway."
Theater 12 Caption: 是349%的喜欢. (I like it 349%)
Ding Yuxi's caption: "To be honest, I've been reading this for a few hours."
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nHyaIO
Youtube: https://youtu.be/9AqJ4AEVs38
Ziqi's letter response "I like Miaomiao. I want to marry Miao Miao"
Theater 13 Caption: 镯子vs风铃,风铃胜 (Bracelet vs. Windchime, Windchime wins)
Weibo: http://t.cn/A6nubDXg
Youtube: https://youtu.be/xryFWt7oPWA
Theater 14 END!! Caption: 子期小剧场ep14.时间拉回到犹豫开口的那个流星雨夜~彼时因为不敢爱而迟疑的子期@丁禹兮 ,现在已经不会再为这个问题迷茫。愿慕声儿的一生都有爱相伴
至此子期小剧场告一段落~希望通过这些零碎的片段有让大家感受到更鲜活更充实的慕声儿
"Ziqi's mini theater ep14. Time goes back to the night of meteor shower when he hesitated to speak. Ziqi @丁煜兮, who hesitated because he didn't dare to love, is no longer confused by this question. May Mu Sheng have love all his life. Ziqi's theater has come to an end. I hope that through these fragmented clips, everyone can feel a more vivid and fulfilling Mu Sheng."
Weibo link: http://t.cn/A6mhJ2sQ
Youtube: https://youtu.be/2fXbI9IFarE
The translations of the video can be found in the youtube links. In this video, it says "What is wrong with me today? Can't hold it in anymore?"
THANKS FOR WATCHING! And please give lots of love and support to actor Ding Yuxi, who has gone above and beyond for his role as Mu Sheng/Ziqi. He has done more, and worked so hard for his work, singing OSTs, making fanart, filming extra materials.
Other clips and Behind the Scenes videos:
https://youtube.com/@xinghehaven?si=9J5mF3e4l6_YVJjN