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

2 PM, hotel conference room.

The long table was already full of people.

Director Lin Yufen sat in the main seat, with Yang Mi, Zhao Youting, Zhang Zhiyao and other leading actors on her left, and Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhang Binbin and other actors playing other roles on her right.

There was a moment of silence in the conference room when Chen Mo pushed the door open and entered.

All eyes were on him.

Scrutinizing, curious, and somewhat disdainful.

Everyone saw how well Yang Mi and Dilraba maintained the filming schedule during the opening ceremony this morning.

There are many shrewd people in the industry, and they all harbor the same suspicion:

Who is this newcomer? How could he get both leading ladies to endorse him at the same time?

"Chen Mo is here? Sit over there." Lin Yufen pointed to the empty seat next to Reba.

Chen Mo nodded and calmly sat down under everyone's gaze.

He could feel Zhao Youting's gaze, which carried the air of a senior sizing up a junior.

Zhang Zhiyao smiled gently;

Zhang Binbin was looking down at the script, his emotions unreadable.

"Everyone's here, let's begin."

Lin Yufen opened the script, "Today's reading is mainly to sort out the relationships between the characters and the key scenes."

Let's start with the main storyline of Bai Qian and Ye Hua. Mimi, You Ting, you two go first.

Yang Mi and Zhao Youting began rehearsing their lines.

Chen Mo listened quietly, making marks on the script with a pen in his hand.

He could feel Dilraba's occasional glances from the side, as well as the watchful eyes of several actors opposite him.

That's how the entertainment industry is; it appears harmonious on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath.

If you suddenly stand out today, naturally some people will be dissatisfied.

Whether or not one is convinced depends on their strength.

After Yang Mi and Zhao Youting finished their recitation, Lin Yufen nodded:

"Good. Next up is the scene of Donghua Dijun and Bai Qian's first meeting. Chen Mo, Mimi, you two come up."

All eyes in the conference room were once again focused on Chen Mo.

They all knew about this play.

When Donghua Dijun first appears, he doesn't have many lines, but he has to exude a powerful aura.

A good performance is amazing; a bad performance is just expressionless.

Chen Mo put down his pen and opened the script.

The terms "ethereal and otherworldly" and "storytelling voice" have already been added.

He looked up at Yang Mi, his gaze had changed.

It wasn't the way Chen Mo looked at Yang Mi, but the way Donghua Dijun looked at Bai Qian, the Queen of Qingqiu.

Indifferent, detached, carrying a timeless tranquility.

"Queen of Qingqiu, what brings you here?"

When the sound came out, the conference room was so quiet that you could hear the air conditioner blowing out.

That voice was so unique.

It's not a deliberate attempt to appear profound, but rather a natural, magnetic quality imbued with the weight of time.

Every word was clear, and every pause was just right, as if telling a story or stating a fact.

Yang Mi was clearly taken aback.

Although the director had told her that Chen Mo's audition performance was good, Chen Mo's performance at this moment still surprised her.

She quickly got into character: "Your Majesty, I have come here to borrow the Kunlun Mirror."

"The Kunlun Mirror is an ancient divine artifact, which cannot be obtained by anyone but those with the right destiny."

Chen Mo's voice was calm and even, but a faint hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

"Does the queen believe she is destined to be with him?"

The two exchanged words, exuding powerful auras.

In a three-minute scene, Chen Mo only spoke six lines, but each line carried significant weight.

It wasn't about volume, but about the confidence that emanated from his very bones: "I am Emperor Donghua."

After the rehearsal, the meeting room was quiet for a few seconds.

Zhao Youting spoke first: "Very good."

He looked at Chen Mo with a more serious expression in his eyes, "Your delivery of lines is excellent, and your eye acting is also very good."

These words, coming from Zhao Youting, carried considerable weight.

Zhang Zhiyao nodded in agreement: "Indeed, you captured the ethereal aura of Emperor Donghua very well. It wasn't acting; it was a natural expression."

Zhang Binbin looked up, his eyes showing surprise. He didn't say anything, but thought to himself: If you have this ability, why are you still living off a woman?

Lin Yufen smiled: "Very well done. Continue, the next scene is Donghua Dijun and Feng Jiu. Chen Mo, Reba, you two go."

Dilraba took a deep breath and opened the script.

This scene depicts Donghua Dijun's encounter with Feng Jiu during his mortal tribulation. Compared to the previous scene's aloofness, this scene needs to have more of a human touch.

After adjusting his demeanor, Chen Mo spoke again, his voice becoming gentler and less distant.

"Are you waiting for someone here, young lady?"

"I...I'm waiting for someone who might not come."

Dilraba got into character, her eyes filled with a girlish melancholy.

Everything in this world is preordained. What is meant to come will come, and what is not meant to come will not come, and waiting is futile.

Chen Mo's voice remained calm, but with a hint of barely perceptible compassion.

He turned his head slightly to look at Reba, his eyes no longer those of a high and mighty emperor, but those of a mortal who had seen through the ways of the world during his tribulation.

After the scene was finished, Dilraba's cheeks were slightly flushed.

It wasn't acting; I was genuinely a little embarrassed.

The way Chen Mo looked at her just now was so relatable.

"good!"

Lin Yufen clapped her hands, "That's the feeling. When Donghua Dijun is undergoing tribulation in the mortal realm, he needs to have both immortal aura and human warmth. Chen Mo, you grasped it very well."

Over the next two hours, Chen Mo rehearsed several more scenes.

There are solo performances where the characters are lost in thought, and scenes with other characters.

He performed consistently in every match, never faltering once.

By the time the reading session ended, the atmosphere in the meeting room had completely changed.

Those dismissive and curious glances disappeared, replaced by recognition and appreciation.

In the entertainment industry, talent is always the best passport.

You have powerful connections; others may be polite on the surface but disdainful in their hearts.

But if you have both ability and powerful connections, that's a winning combination.

That's all for today.

Lin Yufen closed the script. "Everyone go back and think about your characters some more. Filming officially starts tomorrow. Chen Mo, you stay behind."

The others left one after another.

Yang Mi walked to the door, glanced back at Chen Mo with a smile on her lips, said nothing, and left.

Dilraba looked over too, her eyes sparkling, mouthed "awesome," and then followed her out.

Only Lin Yufen and Chen Mo remained in the conference room.

"sit."

Lin Yufen gestured for Chen Mo to sit down. "You performed very well today, exceeding my expectations."

"Thank you, director."

I'm not praising you, I'm stating a fact.

Lin Yufen looked at him intently, "This role is very important, and if you play it well, it will be outstanding."

But you're a newcomer after all, and there are bound to be some people in the crew who are unhappy with you.

Today's reading session has established our authority. From now on, perform well and let your work speak for itself.

"I understand, director."

"Okay, go ahead. Your first scene is tomorrow, so get some rest and stay in shape."

"it is good."

Chen Mo walked out of the conference room and had just closed the door when his phone vibrated.

Two WeChat messages came in almost at the same time.

Yang Mi: "Want to have dinner together tonight? Let's talk about the script?"

Dilraba: "Chen Mo, are you free tonight? Want to have dinner together? I'd like to ask you some acting questions~"

Chen Mo looked at the screen and laughed. Is it really appropriate to talk about the script?

He thought for a moment and replied to Yang Mi first: "Sister Mi, I'm sorry, I have plans with friends tonight."

She then replied to Dilraba: "I have plans tonight, let's reschedule?"

Yang Mi quickly replied, "What friend?"

Chen Mo: "We met when we were both models."

Yang Mi: "Okay, then another day."

Dilraba replied with a crying emoji: "Okay, see you tomorrow~"

Chen Mo put away his phone and walked towards the elevator.

As soon as I entered the elevator, Bai Mengyan called.

"Chen Mo! Are you done?"

Her voice sounded a little excited, but also a little nervous.

"Just finished. What about you?"

"I've finished filming for today! Do you still stand by our dinner date tonight?"

"Of course it counts! What would you like to eat?"

"Let me think..."

Bai Mengyan paused for a moment, then said, "By the way, can I bring a friend?"

Li Yitong, also from the cast of "Chaoge," is a really nice person.

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat.

Li Yitong?

He was familiar with that name.

In her previous life, she did quite well.

more importantly.

This is yet another female celebrity.

The opportunity to extract system entries has arrived.

"Sure, welcome."

Chen Mo readily agreed, "You guys choose the place, it's on me."

"real?"

Bai Mengyan laughed, "I know a good private restaurant, nice ambiance, and delicious food..."

Send me the address, what time?

"How about seven o'clock?"

"Okay, see you at seven."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo stepped out of the elevator.

Back in his room, he washed his face and looked at himself in the mirror.

Today's performance at the reading session can be considered as taking the first step in establishing a foothold in the production team.

More importantly, thanks to Bai Mengyan, I can draw entries again tonight.

Chen Mo changed into a clean white shirt and wore a dark gray knitted cardigan over it.

Simple, clean, not too formal, not too casual.

He went out at 6:30.

As dusk falls in Hengdian, the city lights begin to twinkle.

Chen Mo walked down the street, thinking about the dinner party tonight.

Bai Mengyan, Li Yitong.

Two actresses who will both have a place in the entertainment industry in the future.

And now, he is gradually moving into the center of this circle.

The road ahead is long.

But if you're heading in the right direction, you're not afraid of the distance.

He took out his phone and glanced at the address Bai Mengyan had sent him.

They walked there slowly.