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Chapter 5 The Audition That Was Inevitable

No. 269 Yushu Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai.

Taking the elevator straight up to the 22nd floor, Chen Xiu saw the company nameplate of "Shanghai Juku Culture Media" next to room number 2204.

This company is the producer of "My Sunshine".

After confirming that the address was correct, Chen Xiu dialed the number Liu Zuoting had given her and contacted Meng Fei, the casting director for the film crew.

"Hello, Teacher Meng."

"I am Chen Xiu, a student of Teacher Liu."

"Yes, I'm already at the company entrance. Okay, I'll wait for you."

Meng Fei was also a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and he was also a friend of Liu Zuoting, so there was nothing wrong with Chen Xiu calling him "teacher".

After waiting for about 5 minutes, a dark-skinned, very robust-looking middle-aged man walked out from the passage that Chen Xiu had just come through.

He smiled and looked Chen Xiu up and down: "You were the one who called me just now, weren't you?"

"Yes! You are Teacher Meng."

"Hey, calling me teacher is too much. Just call me senior brother! But if we run into each other on set in the future, you should still call me Director Meng."

Meng Fei said the last sentence in a low voice.

From his unusually friendly attitude, Chen Xiu guessed that the tea she had given to Liu Zuoting a few days ago was probably having an effect...

"Then I'll take this opportunity to call you Senior Brother Meng."

"Yeah, that's how it should be."

Meng Fei casually put his arm around Chen Xiu's shoulder, but instead of leading him into Juku Media, he headed towards the fire escape.

Chen Xiu glanced at Meng Fei out of the corner of her eye, remaining wary in her heart.

Only when they saw that the fire escape was empty did they finally feel completely relieved.

Chen Xiu's change in mindset went unnoticed by Meng Fei, who instead took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.

As a casting director, he often interacted with big-name actors and extras. Over time, he also developed a bit of a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) mentality and his behavior became less refined.

"Brother, would you like one?"

"Thanks, Brother Meng."

Chen Xiu reached out and took it, and the way he addressed Meng Fei became more intimate. Then he put the cigarette in his mouth, covered it with his hand, and leaned over to borrow a light from Meng Fei.

He is not addicted to cigarettes, but he smokes.

I've often used this skill to get those programmers in the ICU to obediently change their requirements...

Meng Fei lit another cigarette and started puffing away, which led to a conversation.

"Bro, let me give you a heads-up: for the role you're auditioning for, don't worry about anything else, just make sure that screenwriter with glasses is satisfied!"

"Screenwriter? Can screenwriters serve as audition judges?"

Chen Xiu asked in confusion, "Screenwriters generally have a low status in the entertainment industry, and their opinions are usually not asked during auditions."

"Yes! I know what you're thinking, but the screenwriter I'm talking about is different; she's the author of the novel for this drama..."

"You mean Gu Man?"

"Yes, that's her! If you've read any of her novels, you can mention it during the audition. If you haven't, don't make it up. This woman is a bit stubborn."

Chen Xiu nodded slightly, and roughly understood what was going on.

Meng Fei's "pre-exam tips" helped him eliminate most of the uncertainties and get straight to the core of the audition.

Based on her impressions of the entertainment industry from her previous life, Gu Man should be someone who is obsessed with looks.

The future king of oil who loves cooking porridge, after many years in the industry, all he has left is his face. He became famous by starring in a drama adapted from Gu Man's novel, and it's said that Gu Man strongly recommended his breakthrough role...

Appearance-obsessed.

Chen Xiu touched her refined jawline, smiled slightly, and felt she had nailed the role. Seeing this, Meng Fei chuckled, stubbed out his cigarette, and tossed it aside: "OK, let's go in!"

"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Meng."

……

Outside the audition room, Chen Xiu leaned back in a plastic chair, scrolling through the original text of the novel "Silent Separation" on her phone.

His impression of this drama in his previous life was that he had only watched it once, and he had almost forgotten the plot by now.

If he wants to be able to say a few words during the audition later, he feels he still has to cram at the last minute. Even if it's not quick, it's still good!

Fortunately, it only requires watching the male lead's college years, and the length is not long.

As the other competitors entered and exited the audition room one by one, Chen Xiu had almost finished reviewing all the required material.

"Hello, may I sit here?"

The sudden problem, coupled with the unexpected arrival of people, made Chen Xiu consciously stop reading the novel and look up.

Oh dear, it's another "acquaintance".

Chen Xiu glanced at the other person's face, which had a slightly long midface but exquisite features, and nodded with a smile.

He was wondering why the original actor was missing from the audition when he was looking around, but now the original actor has appeared.

Seeing the confidence that Chen Xiu exuded unconsciously from the inside out, Luo Yunxi slowly unfolded the folding chair she was carrying and then sat down somewhat awkwardly.

"Everyone here is here to audition, you don't need to be so nervous, do you?"

Chen Xiu said very casually that although Luo Yunxi was the original performer of this role, he did not regard him as an opponent.

Considering the terrible punishment given by the system, Chen Xiu was determined to get this role.

If he could get the role through the audition, that would be the best outcome; if not, Chen Xiu was prepared to use underhanded tactics.

However, now that he has seen Luo Yunxi in person, he feels that if he fails the audition, he should go buy a block of tofu and kill himself.

"Hehe, you seem quite confident."

Luo Yunxi gave an awkward laugh, appearing quite reserved.

His performance was also the main reason why Chen Xiu felt that she couldn't possibly lose.

In the original novel of "My Sunshine", the male protagonist He Yichen is described as handsome, tall and upright, with a cold gaze, calm and confident.

Based on the data collected just now, Chen Xiu estimated Luo Yunxi's height to be around 175 cm, while his barefoot height was 184 cm.

As for the other three characteristics...

Judging solely by facial features, Chen Xiu's features are more three-dimensional and refined than Luo Yunxi's, and his proportions are closer to the standard.

Aside from their obvious physical differences, what truly made Chen Xiu feel confident of victory was her temperament.

Perhaps it was because Luo Yunxi hadn't achieved much success in the three and a half years since his debut, which had made him somewhat disheartened, that he seemed to be holding back, appearing somewhat depressed, with a hint of bitterness and resentment in his expression...

In contrast, Chen Xiu had lived two lives, possessed a profound understanding of life, and had a broad-minded nature.

His achievements in three years of entrepreneurship have instilled confidence in him in every move, which in turn has influenced others to believe in him as well.

With four distinct characteristics, Chen Xiuquan surpasses Luo Yunxi. What makes him a loser?

"Next up, Chen Xiu!"

Hearing her name called, Chen Xiu smiled and stood up. Before going in, she patted Luo Yunxi on the shoulder.

"Sorry, this role is mine."

"Forehead……"

Luo Yunxi stared blankly at Chen Xiu as he walked in, puzzled as to why he was apologizing to her. Auditions were something that depended on one's own abilities.

(End of this chapter)