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Ning Hao took the crumpled list and unfolded it.

The classroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Dozens of eyes were fixed on the paper in his hand; the heat was so intense it seemed to set the paper ablaze.

Ning Hao cleared his throat. It was the first time he had held the power of life and death in front of so many people, and his perpetually sleepy face glowed with a sacred red light.

"The first character, nicknamed 'Erection'."

puff.

Someone couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The tense atmosphere in the classroom instantly dissipated, and a group of teenagers burst into laughter.

Yu Le leaned back in his chair, looking completely innocent.

It's not his fault; that's how it was written in the original work. Art originates from life, after all.

"Seriously!" Ning Hao glared, adopting his directorial air. "It's just a nickname, what's so funny about it!"

He adjusted his glasses and continued reading the biography: "A little lecherous, a little childish, but very loyal. Anyone think they can do that?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a boy exuding a strong aura of hormones stood up. He wasn't exactly handsome, but his wild and tough personality stood out among the group of pretty boys.

Zhu Yawen.

"Director, let me give it a try." His voice was loud and clear, with a rough and fearless spirit.

Ning Hao sized him up and nodded: "Okay, you come up here. Just act out the girl you have a crush on walking past you, and you brag to your buddies that you're going to win her over tonight."

Zhu Yawen grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.

He spun around in place, and when he turned back, his entire demeanor had changed.

He was slouching and had no posture, winking at the air, his cowardly yet flamboyant demeanor was absolutely vivid.

"See that? The school beauty! Tonight, I'll show her what a real man is!"

He lowered his voice, his words laced with a smug, boastful tone, while his hand made a grasping motion in the air.

Although it looks a bit immature, it's still quite natural.

"Stop." Ning Hao made the decision decisively, "You're the one."

Zhu Yawen instantly snapped out of character and jumped for joy.

"Next, 'Ao Quan'," Ning Hao continued, "childish, arrogant, thinks he's the most handsome man in the world."

This time, a boy with delicate features, but with a hint of smugness in his eyes, was singled out.

Luo Ji.

The audition was even simpler: just show off your good looks in the mirror.

Without saying a word, Luo Ji used the classroom window as a mirror, smoothing his hair, showing off his non-existent biceps, and finally giving what he thought was an incredibly cool wink.

That greasy yet adorable chuunibyou (delusional) energy amused Liu Qianqian.

"Pass." Ning Hao said succinctly.

Next, Ning Hao quickly and decisively finalized the casting of several important supporting roles in this simple and straightforward manner.

Those who were chosen were overjoyed, while those who weren't were filled with anxiety.

"Alright, that's the main cast." Ning Hao closed the list. "We're still missing some minor supporting roles and a few extras. They don't have many lines. Anyone interested?"

boom!

The moment the words were spoken, the students, who had been so reserved just moments before, erupted in a frenzy.

"Me! Me! Director, look at me!"

"Senior! I can act in anything!"

Even the little follower who was just gossiping behind Jiang Yiyan has now squeezed to the front, his face full of flattery as he tries to grab a role.

After all, this is a big production with an investment of tens of millions. Even if you're just a background character, you'll still be a gilded background character!

The whole classroom was a mess, like a vegetable market.

Only one person stood quietly in place, out of place amidst the hustle and bustle.

Jiang Yiyan.

She was wearing a light pink practice uniform, her figure was slender, her face was pale, and she stood there all alone, like a little white flower forgotten by the whole world, which broke people's hearts.

Yu Le felt completely unmoved, and even thought about adding background music for her: Snowflakes are falling, the north wind is howling~

Finally, Jiang Yiyan couldn't hold back anymore.

She took a deep breath, as if summoning immense courage, and strode forward, not towards director Ning Hao, but directly to Yu Le.

The noise from the whole class stopped eerily the moment she moved.

All eyes were on the two of them.

"Mr. Yu... Mr. Yu."

Jiang Yiyan lowered her head slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, with a slight tremor.

She raised her face, her large, watery eyes brimming with tears, threatening to fall but holding back. She was so stubborn, so aggrieved.

"I'm sorry... I caused Sisi a lot of trouble with the last interview. I really didn't mean to, I'm bad with words, I don't know how to talk... I..."

She choked up and couldn't continue, looking like she was about to faint from crying.

With acting skills like that, if she could appear in a movie, she deserves an Oscar.

Yu Le mentally applauded her.

"I know I shouldn't ask for anything..." Jiang Yiyan wiped away non-existent tears with the back of her hand, raised her head, and looked at Yu Le with hope.

"I just... I just wanted a chance to... to grow together with my classmates. Even if... even if I'm just a background character without any lines, I'd be willing."

His words were spoken with such sincerity that they saddened the listeners and brought tears to their eyes.

Many male students had already shown expressions of reluctance.

Liu Qianqian was also a little at a loss, and subconsciously wanted to say something.

Yu Le spoke first.

He remained in that lazy posture, not even standing up, but simply moving his chair back to a more comfortable position.

"Jiang, huh?"

He began to speak slowly, a warm smile on his face.

"I remember you said in an interview that you are different from our Sisi."

Jiang Yiyan was taken aback.

Yu Le continued, "You said you have to attend classes every day, rain or shine. You have to do morning exercises at six in the morning and rehearse until nine at night. You're incredibly hardworking and work incredibly hard. Is that right?"

These were flattering words, and Jiang Yiyan couldn't deny them.

She could only nod stiffly: "Yes... I think that as students, we should prioritize our studies."

"That's absolutely right!" Yu Le slapped his thigh, looking at her admiringly. "Jiang, your awareness is truly remarkable!"

He suddenly stood up and said to Liu Qianqian.

"Sisi, look at Jiang! That's how students at the Beijing Film Academy should be! She's a role model!"

Turning his head, he said to Jiang Yiyan with a sincere expression:

"You love learning so much, you're so ambitious, and you value your studies above all else. How could I possibly bother you?"

"I know that most of the filming for this movie took place during the summer vacation."

"For those who lack ambition, summer vacation is for playing. But for a truly motivated and good student like you, what is summer vacation? It's the golden time to 'overtake on a curve'!"

Yu Le looked heartbroken.

"Think about it, filming takes up so much time and effort!"

"Once you're on set, it's for one or two months straight, exposed to wind and sun—it's so tough!"

"You can use this precious time to enroll in a master class to improve your acting skills, or learn a foreign language. At the very least, you can read more books on acting theory in the library to lay a solid foundation for your major courses next semester."

"Isn't this much more valuable than being a background character with only a few lines on set?"

"How could I possibly waste your precious time for self-improvement for the sake of our small film crew?"

"No, absolutely not!" Yu Le waved her hand resolutely. "I can't be the sinner, I can't ruin the future performing artists of our 02 acting class!"

He turned back and patted Jiang Yiyan on the shoulder earnestly.

"I appreciate your apology, but you can't act in this play."

"You should just focus on studying hard during your vacation and improve every day. Your future lies in the classroom, in books, and in the lofty halls of art. Not in our small, 'unproductive' film crew."

After Yu Le finished speaking, the entire classroom fell silent.

To kill someone, you must also destroy their spirit.

The color drained from Jiang Yiyan's face in an instant.

That tearful expression froze completely on his face, looking both comical and pathetic.