Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

There are also differences among the actresses born in 85. Gu Ningyue is naturally charming, while Su Xinnan is more gentle and lovely.

When it comes to shooting these kinds of sexy scenes, Su Xinnan is no match for her...

This explains why, before meeting Yu Wei, Su Xinnan's career had been on a downward trend, and as she got older, her gentle temperament disappeared.

On the contrary, it is "vixen" like Gu Ningyue who is more popular and has been doing better over the years. The answer is that she gets more charming and pure with age.

Some people will definitely ask, "Wait a minute, isn't Su Xinnan supposed to be a go-to actress for leading roles in Chinese entertainment dramas? Half of all Chinese entertainment drama novels start with her."

Shouldn't Gu Ningyue, with her innate charm, be more popular with readers?
Here, Yu Wei has to analyze this from the professional perspective of a failed author. It's true that readers like "charm," but when writing about female protagonists, the opposite is true.

An overly "dangerous" appearance is destined to lack "security." She may serve as a confidante, but she is not suitable to appear as the leading lady.

To put it bluntly, everyone reads novels, and who wouldn't want to find a docile and obedient partner? In terms of looks, Su Xinnan is no less attractive than her, so she is naturally more suitable to be the protagonist.

Most readers don't know who is better or worse, or who is more scheming, but they can tell who is easier to get along with...

However, Yu Wei couldn't think about these things at the moment, as the audition for the role of Liu Sihui was about to begin.

Two rival actresses born in the 85s are about to compete on the same stage, showcasing their beauty and talent, and they'll be performing pole dancing. If this scene can be filmed, the entertainment novel on the platform will definitely add another ten pages or so.

There were five actors auditioning, but after seeing Gu Ningyue and Su Xinnan, the others knew their chances were slim.

They're just nobody looking for a chance; what do they have to offer compared to these seasoned veterans?
Of course, there were no steel poles prepared for dancing at the audition, and the actresses were not required to actually dance; they were just there to get a feel for the role.

If it were any other film director, they probably would have volunteered to be the pole bearer long ago. Luckily, Yu Wei is a gentleman...

There are only a few actresses who can dance, and the skills of the first few were a bit rusty, even resembling a kind of calisthenics.

However, when it was Gu Ningyue's turn, the atmosphere of the entire room changed. In terms of appearance, she was definitely one of the people present who best fit the role.

She took off her coat and walked to the open space in the center of the room. The moment the audition began, Gu Ningyue seemed like a completely different person.

She pretended to grab the steel pipe, her body forming a graceful arc, making it seem to anyone who didn't know better that she was actually holding something.

Gu Ningyue's every movement was precise and provocative—the twisting of her waist carried a clear hint, and the pauses when her fingers slowly slid down her body's curves were just right.

The moment her lips parted slightly, even the well-informed producer Ning Hao raised an eyebrow slightly.

That's pretty professional...

Gu Ningyue clearly has a certain level of dance skills, and coupled with her suitable physique and appearance, she handled this scene with ease.

After completing a difficult move, her gaze swept across the "audience," and the naked provocation and confidence she exuded could almost make one feel the restlessness and cheers of the nightclub audience.

The casting room was silent for a few seconds.

"good."

Ning Hao was the first to speak. His voice was calm, and he wasn't just commenting on the dance, but rather affirming Gu Ningyue's performance.

Putting everything else aside, she's a veteran actress who can jump around without any airs; that alone makes her better than many female celebrities.

Yu Wei didn't say anything. Gu Ningyue seemed to have no problem with being dedicated to her work. She had her own methods to get to where she was today.

If the movie just needed an actress who could pole dance, she would certainly be the best choice. However, the role is not that simple.

Gu Ningyue portrays an excellent dancer, not a mother seeking treatment for her daughter.

She was completely immersed in her dance, even enjoying the feeling of being watched—a mindset far removed from Liu Sihui's.

Yu Wei briefly worked with Gu Ningyue in "Kung Fu Jungle," and at that time he noticed that she didn't really understand the character. What she needed to improve wasn't her acting skills, but her cultural literacy, which is the fundamental reason why many actors struggle to break through.

When it was Su Xinnan's turn, she paused slightly as she took off her coat.

Looking at that "steel pipe," her eyes were filled with complex emotions—not the gaze one would give to a performance tool, but the gaze one would give to a torture device, a symbol of humiliation that one had to confront.

She took a deep breath before starting to dance, and there was a sense of helplessness in that deep breath, as if she was saying, "It's starting again."

This approach seemed a bit deliberate, but it fit Liu Sihui's situation perfectly. In terms of understanding the character, Sister Nan was clearly much stronger.

However, her movements were noticeably inferior, and when it came to the parts where she should have showcased her skills, she was clearly a bit hesitant.

If we simply compare dance moves, then Sister Nan's "dance skills are clearly lacking."

Even within a storyline, jumping around like that probably wouldn't make money...

When the dance ended, Su Xinnan didn't finish with a grand finale; instead, she showed a relieved expression.

She stood in the center of the room, her face not asking "Was my acting good or bad?", but only with the calm of "This is the Liu Sihui I understand."

Producer Ning Hao also gave a good review, and then tentatively looked at Yu Wei beside him. From his perspective, the two of them each had their own merits.

Su Xinnan has a better understanding of the character, but practicing dance requires time; Gu Ningyue lacks understanding of the character, but as long as the guidance is adequate, the effect will not be too bad.

He simply didn't know what to choose—Gu Ningyue or Su Xinnan. This kind of question would probably start a war on the internet…

"Keep them all, we'll see how they are for the actual filming."

Yu Wei had a hunch; both of them did have their shortcomings, and choosing Nan Jie directly would inevitably be seen as biased.

We'll see how it goes when the actual filming starts. It may seem like they're being fair, but they're actually taking good care of Nan. She can practice her dance skills, but her understanding of the character might not be so great.

His words, on the surface, offended no one and were enough to convince everyone, and the people present were quite satisfied.

Even Gu Ningyue thought it made sense; could this kid be an honest person?
After the auditions here came to an end, Yu Wei wandered around for a while and saw Zhang Lingye at the yellow-haired guy's audition spot.

Yu Wei had never assigned a role to Lao Zhang, but unexpectedly, the kid performed quite well and quickly stood out among the group of "yellow-haired" actors.

As the two went out together, they ran into Qi Yuan, who had just finished the audition. However, unlike Zhang Lingye's beaming smile, Qi Yuan's face was full of sorrow.

Clearly, the brother-in-law already knew that he had lost the competition to Wang Duo. No matter how much weight he lost as a fake patient, he couldn't match the real patient's performance as well. That's an indisputable fact.

When Qi Yuan heard that Zhang Lingye had passed the audition, he was still devastated... So what was the point of all the suffering he had endured during this time?
They ate meager meals every day and got nothing in return, while Zhang Lingye, who was just there for the fun of it, got elected. Heaven has no eyes!
Looking at Yu Weishi again, he wasn't angry, but he was filled with resentment.

"Did all the suffering I've endured these past few days go to waste?"

Looking at Qi Yuan, who had lost weight and had a somewhat sallow complexion, Yu Wei and Zhang Lingye couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

This time, he really suffered a lot...

Just as Zhang Lingye was about to say a few words of comfort to him, Yu Wei suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Your suffering was definitely not in vain!"

Just now, he thought of something.

The TV series "The Myth" will be broadcast soon, and Qi Yuan's weight loss is perfectly timed.

Yi Xiaochuan will definitely be criticized then, so Qi Yuan can post a selfie and make a fool of himself, and the problem will be solved.
Yu Yu, please be gentle with your criticism! (End of Chapter)