If The Voice Has Memory Episode 1 Recap
> If The Voice Has Memory Recap
The press conference for the animated film "Lu Yao" was underway, but director Lin Nan was still undecided about the voice casting. Mr. Zhang, the investor, confidently announced that Fengling's dubbing would offer the audience a completely new experience, featuring first-line dubbing actors, which would be showcased in the pilot film. However, Lin Nan, having listened to the client-approved voices multiple times, made a last-minute decision. He instructed the broadcast director to replace the planned trailer with a silent one.
The unexpected lack of sound in the preview caused a stir among reporters, who speculated if the renowned Mai Wutianxia, whose influence remained unparalleled, would be the voice for "Lu Yao." Addressing the reporters directly, Lin Nan firmly stated, "Absolutely impossible." Meanwhile, Yu Luxi, a spirited young woman, worked part-time at a second dimension coffee shop. She frequently impersonated anime characters for customers, performing unique voice-overs for services like the "Blue Fat Man Thick Milk Latte."
For an extra dollar, which she donated to the Happiness School for the Blind, customers could receive this special service. A delighted customer noticed Yu Luxi's Mai Da commemorative badge and eagerly shared that she was also a fan of Mai Wutianxia, expressing surprise that Yu Luxi could still be a fan given Mai Da had been in retirement for many years.
Following the press conference, Mr. Zhang was furious with Lin Nan for the impromptu change, arguing it undermined the project's buzz and the intellectual property's trustworthiness. He reminded Lin Nan that "Lu Yao" was already scheduled for a winter holiday release, and any delay would be costly, urging him to think about how to explain it to the platform.
Lin Nan retorted, defending his decision by stating that while popular voice actors could boost a project, using voices that didn't fit the characters would also be a detriment. He reassured Mr. Zhang he would take full responsibility for any missed release dates, adding dismissively, "That's really not something you need to trouble yourself with, Mr. Zhang." Mr. Zhang then suggested using Fei Da for the dubbing, asking Lin Nan to let him try it in a couple of days.
As an exasperated Mr. Zhang stormed off, Lin Nan calmly instructed his assistant, Zhou Na, that the voice acting class would begin enrollment that afternoon. Zhou Na questioned why he was starting a dubbing class. Yu Luxi, hearing about the Fengling voice acting class recruitment, hastily made her way to the company, marveling at its luxurious interior. While there, she received a phone call from Aunt Zhang, requesting help with recording an anti-fraud public service announcement.
Seeking a quiet place, Yu Luxi unknowingly entered Lin Nan's changing room. As Lin Nan was in the process of undressing, he heard Yu Luxi practicing lines from the anti-fraud announcement, which sounded like a "seeking a partner for a large sum of money" advertisement with a sweet and soft voice. Mistaking her for a "female scammer," Lin Nan immediately instructed Zhou Na to have security investigate, noting that while he hadn't seen her face, he remembered her voice.
At the audition, Yu Luxi prepared for her turn. She overheard a fellow male candidate, who had invited her to group with him for the audition, mention that no noisy accessories were allowed in the recording studio, as a previous candidate, Yun Ting, had been disqualified for his jewelry making noise. Yu Luxi quickly tore off all the rhinestones and metal embellishments from her sweater, leaving it tattered.
During her turn, Lin Nan, recognizing her voice, abruptly dismissed her, asking her to come out. Perplexed and eliminated before her audition was even finished, Yu Luxi waited outside the audition room for him. When he appeared, she demanded to know why she was eliminated. Lin Nan coldly replied that Fengling did not hire "female scammers." Realizing the cause of the misunderstanding, Yu Luxi rushed after Lin Nan as he drove away, desperate to explain.
His car door accidentally snagged her sweater, unraveling it as she fell to the ground. Lin Nan was forced to stop, noticing the long white thread. Yu Luxi, now wearing Lin Nan's jacket, seized the opportunity to play the full anti-fraud recording for him, finally clearing up the misunderstanding, stating, "Listen, I'm really not a liar. You misunderstood me. Love is beautiful, but into the pit needs to be cautious. If you get a call like this, don't believe it."
She pleaded for another chance, emphasizing how important this opportunity was to her. Although Lin Nan initially said the class was full, he was moved by her sincerity. He began to guide her on her voice acting technique, correcting her breath control, stressing key words, and improving her rhythm. When asked about her motivation, Yu Luxi expressed her desire to leave her best voice in Chinese animated productions, adding that she just liked it.
Lin Nan then offered to drive her home. Later, Lin Nan called Zhou Na, asking if there were any other available positions in the company, since the voice acting class was indeed full. That evening, Yu Luxi received an acceptance letter from Fengling. Ecstatic, she shared the news with her colleague, Yu Xiaotian, who jokingly asked if she was now a dedicated scammer.
Despite it being for a front desk position, she was thrilled to be at Fengling, feeling she was "half a foot already into the dubbing circle" and closer to her idol, Mai Wutianxia. She even asked her coffee shop boss, Zhong Jie, if she could continue her part-time work at the coffee shop, which Zhong Jie happily agreed to, attributing the shop's online popularity to Yu Luxi's creativity.
Yu Luxi expressed a strong intuition that Mai Da was already very close to her. The next morning, Yu Luxi arrived bright and early at Fengling for her first day, only to find the office deserted. Distracted by a cat, she remained unaware that Lin Nan was standing silently behind her.
