Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 91 If hard work were useful, what would be the point of having geniuses?
If an ordinary person saw his quantum speed reading-like page-turning speed, they would definitely be unable to understand it and think that this guy was just flipping through the book randomly.

But for him.

That's just right.

More than ten minutes later, Chen Baiyu closed the book he had almost finished reading, and he felt that he was now incredibly awesome.

Take a deep breath.

I went to the staff, took a number, and joined the interview line.

The queue took an unexpectedly long time.

One by one, the auditionees went in and came out with serious expressions.

The director seemed to be getting increasingly irritable, and reprimands could be heard coming from inside from time to time.

"Next one, number 37!"

It was finally Chen Baiyu's turn.

He closed the book in his hand, straightened his clothes, and stepped into the audition room.

"Name?"

The director, wearing sunglasses, asked without looking up.

"Chen Baiyu".

Chen Baiyu's voice is quite pleasant.

The director then looked up, his gaze lingering on him for a few seconds, and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"You have a good presence." His tone carried a hint of surprise, but when he saw the basic acting instruction book next to Chen Baiyu, his brows furrowed again.

"Newbie?"

The director's tone clearly indicated skepticism.

"Yes, but I'm confident."

Chen Baiyu answered calmly.

The director waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, act out the scene provided. You're going to act out the scene where Eldrin, on his deathbed, teaches his young apprentice his last spell."

A staff member handed over a page of the script.

Chen Baiyu quickly glanced through the text, then closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, his entire demeanor had completely changed.

It was a calm that came after weathering many storms, with wisdom and reluctance in her eyes, and a relieved smile on her lips.

"Remember, the essence of magic is not power..."

"It's about protection!"

His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority, yet full of warmth.

He stretched out his hand, as if drawing a complex magic circle in the air.

It was a performance without any special effects or props, yet it was enough to make everyone instinctively hold their breath and watch.

His fingers trembled slightly, and his eyes were focused and determined.

Suddenly, Chen Baiyu stopped moving.

His brows were furrowed, as if he were enduring immense pain.

"master!"

The staff member who was helping out with the scene instinctively called out.

Chen Baiyu turned her head, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, and said, "Don't be afraid, this is my choice."

"Remember what I taught you: protect yourself and protect the people you love."

After he finished speaking, he leaned forward slightly.

It felt as if life was slipping away.

Finally, he slowly closed his eyes, but a relieved smile remained on his lips.

The entire audition room was completely silent.

The director took off his sunglasses, his eyes gleaming with disbelief.

He was originally nonchalant.

But the moment Chen Baiyu opened her mouth, all his attention was drawn to her, and he watched her performance with unprecedented focus.

A certain moment.

He felt as if he were truly seeing a dying monk giving his last words, and the overwhelming aura emanating from him was truly awe-inspiring.

"It's you!"

"Sign the contract immediately!"

The director slammed his hand on the table and stood up excitedly.

This was clearly because they were afraid the unpolished gem in front of them would leave.

No, to be precise, it's not a rough gem.

To describe someone with acting skills and charisma at this level as an unpolished gem would be an insult. This is the kind of acting skill that would earn an award-winning actor as soon as they find a good script to film!

The director swears, based on his own experience, that his idea is not just boasting.

He had a premonition.

A short drama with such a person in it is bound to be a hit.

It should even be said that, given Chen Baiyu's acting skills, acting in such a short drama is a complete waste. At this moment...

The others finally recovered from Chen Baiyu's superb acting skills and temperament.

The person in charge of signing the contract rushed out to draft it.

The director quickly got up from his chair, walked around the table, and greeted Chen Baiyu.

He patted Chen Baiyu on the shoulder enthusiastically, his face beaming with undisguised excitement: "My name is Hong Lingfeng, and I'm a director with a small reputation in the industry. I really didn't expect to meet someone as talented as you today! That scene just now was a truly cinematic performance!"

He leaned closer and lowered his voice, saying, "To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this short drama. I just wanted to try out a low-budget production. But the moment you appeared, I knew that you were going to completely open up the scope of this drama!"

As he spoke, Hong Lingfeng looked Chen Baiyu up and down again, nodding in satisfaction: "The aura you possess is simply tailor-made for Eldrin. Calm, mysterious, and with a depth that makes people want to explore... It's perfect!"

"To be precise, the character of Eldrin and the related script story are not even worthy of you!"

As he spoke, he suddenly realized he had overreacted, cleared his throat, and tried to calm himself down a bit: "Ahem, sorry, I got a little too excited. Anyway, welcome to our crew! I hope we can work together happily and create a piece that everyone will remember!"

Chen Baiyu smiled slightly and responded accordingly.

He naturally wanted to have a proper chat with this director, who could be called the leader of the adventure team, and wouldn't just ignore him impolitely.

We chatted like that for a while.

The person responsible for drafting the contract returned.

He held the contract in his hand, still smelling of fresh ink.

Chen Baiyu gave a quick check.

The salary is alright, because I play a relatively important role but not a lot of screen time, so I earn about two thousand yuan a day.

It's much higher than being an extra, but it's still paid by the day, and in the end, it adds up to a lot less than the main actors and supporting actors.

However, Chen Baiyu didn't care much about her salary.

Intuitively, he didn't notice anything wrong with the contract, so he signed it in front of everyone.

【drop! 】

[Already joined the adventurer's party]

Begin your epic adventure!

The system's voice sounded as scheduled.

A smile immediately appeared on Chen Baiyu's lips.

"Then let's start working together properly from today onwards!"

"Xiao Ma, take Mr. Chen to the lounge next door for a while. I'll hire a few more extras later, and then take the whole crew to Lushan to film the last few scenes in the mountains."

"Please wait a moment."

Hong Lingfeng said to Chen Baiyu.

His expression, however, seemed exceptionally enthusiastic.

Upon hearing this, Chen Baiyu nodded.

He then went out with Xiao Ma, who had previously drafted the contract for him.

I just opened the door to the audition room.

Chen Baiyu saw the young man who had given him the documents earlier standing at the door.

She was staring at him in shock.

He had clearly seen the performance and was completely stunned.

His expression was complicated at that moment.

"That...that...my ID card..."

The young man stammered.

Chen Baiyu remembered that her ID card was still tucked inside that acting instruction book.

He quickly handed his ID card, along with the books and plot information, back to the young man, and sincerely said, "Thank you for the information; it helped me a lot."

After speaking, Chen Baiyu walked towards the staff rest area to wait, guided by the staff.

The production crew has made all the arrangements. Next, they will go to Kuling Town on the top of Mount Lu, and all meals and lodging will be provided.

Before setting off, the crew needed to recruit a few more extras from the remaining people here.

The young man remained standing in the same spot.

He stared at Chen Baiyu's departing figure, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

He looked down at his recovered ID card, then at the dream he had almost thrown into the trash can.

I couldn't help but fall into deep self-doubt.

He really wanted to call out to Chen Baiyu.

I feel like I have so many questions I want to ask.

But even as he watched the staff lead Chen Baiyu away, he still couldn't say a word.

However, his expression remained complicated.

I couldn't help but feel a little doubt about my pursuit and efforts over the years.

In a trance.

A phrase I'd heard before but hadn't paid much attention to resurfaced in my mind:
If effort is worthwhile...

What's the point of having geniuses?
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