Huayu Entertainment: It was the young actress who took the initiative.

The next morning, Chen Mo arrived at the film and television base half an hour early.

The makeup testing area for "Eternal Love" was set up next to the photography studio.

When Chen Mo arrived, several young actors were already waiting, along with a tall man who looked familiar.

Gao Weiguang.

She is an artist under Jiaxing Media, and also works for Yang Mi's company.

Information flashed through Chen Mo's mind:

It seems that Gao Weiguang did indeed play Donghua Dijun in his previous life, and he did a pretty good job; it's considered one of his representative roles.

This situation is getting interesting...

Gao Weiguang was talking to the staff next to him when he looked up and saw Chen Mo. His gaze paused for a moment, then he looked away as if nothing had happened.

Chen Mo didn't mind and found a bench to sit down and wait.

"Are you here to test Donghua Dijun?"

A young actor nearby leaned over and asked in a low voice.

"Um."

"Then you probably won't get elected."

The other person gestured with their chin, "That guy, Gao Weiguang, from Jiaxing, I heard this role was already decided for him. The rest of us are probably just there to make up the numbers."

Chen Mo smiled but didn't reply.

Unofficial decision?

Perhaps in a past life, but in this life... maybe not.

Just then, the door to the dressing room opened, and a girl walked out. Her eyes lit up when she saw the people in the hallway.

"Oh, everyone's here? Who wants to go first?"

It's Dilraba. She's here for a makeup trial today, but they're short-staffed, so they pulled her in as their assistant.

She was wearing a white down jacket, her hair was tied in a high ponytail, she had no makeup on, and her face still had a bit of baby fat, making her look much younger than she does on TV.

"Sister Dilraba".

A young man stood up.

"Don't call me 'sister,' I reckon I'm younger than you guys."

Dilraba smiled and waved, her gaze sweeping across the corridor, lingering on Chen Mo's face for a second before moving away.

The director and Honey Sister are on their way, let's get ready.

Who will go first for Donghua Dijun's makeup trial?

Gao Weiguang was the first to stand up: "I'll go first, I'm ready."

His tone was confident.

Dilraba nodded: "Okay, everyone else, please wait a moment."

Gao Weiguang followed her into the dressing room.

Before the door closed, Chen Mo heard Reba's voice coming from inside:

"Brother Weiguang, you look great today..."

The door closed.

The remaining people in the corridor looked at each other, the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

The young actor who had just spoken to Chen Mo sighed:

"See? I told you. They'll definitely give priority to artists from their own company."

Chen Mo leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

[Host detected communicating with celebrity Dilraba Dilmurat]

[You have one chance to draw a keyword. Do you want to draw now?]

A system notification suddenly popped up.

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat; it seemed that simply speaking counted as communication.

"Extract".

The light screen scrolls.

[Successful draw! Obtained basic attribute: Immortal Demeanor]

[Entry effect: Your temperament possesses an ethereal quality, and your demeanor exudes an otherworldly charm.]

[Equip immediately?]

"equipment."

A cool sensation spread from the top of his head to his limbs and bones. Chen Mo felt his body seemed lighter, and his breathing became long and even.

He opened his eyes, and the young actor next to him happened to be looking over, and was stunned for a moment:

"You...you seem a little different?"

"Really?" Chen Mo smiled.

"I can't quite put my finger on it, but... it feels like you've suddenly become very... ethereal?"

The other person scratched their head, "Like someone who has seen through the illusions of the world."

Chen Mo chuckled.

It seems this entry is quite effective.

About forty minutes later, the door to the dressing room opened.

Gao Weiguang came out, already dressed in a purple costume and wearing a white wig.

To be fair, he does have a good image.

He's tall enough, has well-defined features, and his purple-clad, white-haired look is quite imposing.

It's just... something's missing.

"Next."

Dilraba peeked out.

The young actor who had spoken to Chen Mo earlier stood up, took a deep breath, and went inside.

Gao Weiguang didn't rush to change his clothes. He sat down on a bench in the corridor and took out his phone to look at it.

She would occasionally glance up at the door of the dressing room, her eyes carrying a hint of condescending scrutiny.

Another forty minutes passed.

The second person to try on makeup came out, and her expression was a bit down.

The makeup and styling were the same, but the clothes didn't quite fit him; it looked like a child wearing adult clothes.

"Next, Chen Mo," Dilraba called out.

Chen Mo got up and went into the dressing room.

It's quite spacious inside, with three dressing tables and a row of clothes racks filled with costumes.

Dilraba was sitting in front of the mirror, touching up her makeup, and looking at him in the mirror:

"Your name is Chen Mo?"

"Yes, Chen Erdong, the 'Mo' in 'ink,' Teacher Reba."

"Don't call me teacher, just call me Reba."

She turned around, looked him over, and sincerely praised him.

"You're so handsome, and you have such a unique charisma."

"Ms. Reba, you're too kind," Chen Mo said with a modest smile.

"To tell the truth."

Dilraba smiled, stood up, and said, "Come on, let's change first. There are three costumes for Donghua Dijun. Today we'll try on this purple one."

She personally took the costume off the hanger and handed it to him, her fingers accidentally touching the back of Chen Mo's hand.

"Feel sorry."

Reba quickly withdrew her hand, her ears turning slightly red.

Chen Mo took the clothes and went into the dressing room.

When I came out after changing, the makeup artist was already ready.

Wig, makeup, one step at a time.

The makeup artist, a woman in her thirties, muttered to herself as she did the makeup:

"Your bone structure is so good, you don't need much work done. Your nose is so straight, and your eyes are so deep..."

Hey, your skin looks great! How do you take care of it?

"Drink more water."

Chen Mo said.

"That's a lie."

The makeup artist laughed, "There must be a secret."

After the makeup was done, the wig was put on, and finally the outer robe was put on.

Chen Mo stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself.

He wore purple robes, had white hair, and a dot of cinnabar between his brows.

The effect of the phrase "[ethereal and otherworldly]" is fully manifested.

It's not just about good looks; it's about a kind of charisma that comes from within.

He stood there, without needing to make any movement, like a celestial being stepping out of an ancient painting—cool, aloof, and untouched by worldly dust.

"Oh My God……"

The makeup artist was stunned.

Dilraba was playing on her phone when she looked up and was stunned.

She had seen many handsome men in period dramas, but the one in front of her... was different.

It's not just about good looks, it's about that aura, that feeling of "this person should only exist in heaven".

"You..." She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Just then, the door to the dressing room was pushed open.

Director Lin Yufen, Director Wang, Producer Liu, and Yang Mi walked in together.

"Reba, how's the trial...?"

Yang Mi stopped mid-sentence.

Her gaze fell on Chen Mo, her pupils dilating slightly.

The room was silent for a few seconds.

Lin Yufen spoke first: "Let's take a look around."

Chen Mo turned around as instructed, his movements unhurried and rhythmic, his sleeves swaying gently.

"Let's walk a few more steps," Lin Yufen said again.

Chen Mo walked a few steps in the room.

His walking posture has also changed.

It wasn't a deliberate display of control, but rather a natural ease, each step feeling like walking on clouds.

"Eyes."

Lin Yufen stared at him, "Give me the look of Emperor Donghua."

Chen Mo looked up.

In that instant, everyone in the room felt an invisible aura.

Indifferent, dignified, bearing witness to countless ages of vicissitudes, and with a faint trace of compassion.

The effects of the two descriptive phrases, "expressive eyes" and "ethereal demeanor," are combined.

Lin Yufen took a deep breath, remembering that Yang Mi had told her on the way that she should prioritize Chen Mo, so she turned to look at Yang Mi:

"Honey, where did you dig up this treasure?"

Yang Mi has regained her composure, but her eyes are still shining:

I found it on the street.

"Which road? I'll go pick some up too," Producer Liu joked.

Director Wang nodded in agreement: "I thought it was good at yesterday's audition, and with this makeup and styling today, it's absolutely amazing."

The door was then pushed open again.

Gao Weiguang poked his head in: "Director, Sister Mi, everything's ready over there. Would you like to see the costume fitting photos...?"

He was halfway through his sentence when he saw Chen Mo standing in the center of the room.

The words were stuck in my throat.

Gao Weiguang's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and walked in with a smile:

"This one... has a nice look."

The tone sounded like praise, but upon closer inspection, it left a slightly unpleasant feeling.

Yang Mi glanced at him: "Weiguang, have you tried it?"

"I've tried it, the photos are with the photographer."

Kao Wei-kuang said, "I think I'm in pretty good shape today. Director, would you like to take a look?"

Lin Yufen nodded: "Okay, let's take a look together. Chen Mo, you come too."

The group moved to the adjacent photography studio.

The photographer has already exported Gao Weiguang's official makeup photos and projected them onto the big screen.

To be fair, Gao Weiguang's styling is fine, and his physical attributes are good enough, but he's just... ordinary.

He's like a qualified period drama actor, but not like Donghua Dijun.

Then the photographer pulled up a few photos he had just taken of Chen Mo.

In the first picture, Chen Mo stands sideways, gazing into the void.

In the second picture, he sits in front of the guqin, his fingers lightly touching the strings.

In the third picture, he glances back, his eyes filled with an indescribable emotion.

There is no harm without comparison.

Kao Wei-kuang's photos are "beautiful".

Chen Mo's photo is described as "He is Donghua Dijun himself".

The studio fell silent again.

Gao Weiguang's expression was genuinely embarrassed this time; he forced a smile.

"This guy is indeed quite suited to period dramas, but for the role of Donghua Dijun, besides appearance, acting skills are also very important..."

"He auditioned yesterday," Lin Yufen interrupted him. "His eye acting is excellent."

Gao Weiguang choked.

Lin Yufen stared at the photo on the big screen for a long time before finally saying, "Let's go with him."

Three words, and the decision was final.

Gao Weiguang's face turned pale. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately said nothing.

He looked at Yang Mi, his eyes questioning.

Yang Mi acted as if she hadn't seen it and said to Chen Mo:

"Congratulations, the role is yours. Xiao Liu will handle the contract with you."

"Thank you, Director. Thank you, Sister Honey."

Chen Mo spoke calmly, unperturbed by praise or criticism.

Dilraba watched from the side, her eyes sparkling, and whispered:

Congratulations!

Chen Mo smiled at her.

The effect of that smile, "ethereal and otherworldly," hadn't completely faded yet; it had a feeling of ice and snow just beginning to melt.

Dilraba's face turned red again.

"Alright, everyone get back to work."

Lin Yufen clapped her hands. "Chen Mo, stay behind. I'll talk to you about the play."

The others left one after another.

When Gao Weiguang left, his back looked a little stiff.

Yang Mi was the last to leave. As she passed Chen Mo, she lowered her voice and said:

"Wait for my call tonight."

After saying that, he walked out as if nothing had happened.