Huayu: The young actress is heavily dependent on me

The wind at the Eight Banners Horse Ranch carried the scent of grass and dust.

The four judges watched quietly ahead, waiting for Chen Li to enter.

At the very front of the fence, Meng Ziyi was practically clinging to the railing, his gaze intense.

Accompanied by the soft sound of hooves, Chen Li led out a jet-black Ili horse.

He was still wearing the same wide-sleeved brocade robe he wore for the audition, only the hem was tucked into his belt, which made his broad shoulders and narrow waist appear even more prominent.

Chen Li first walked to the side of the horse, raised his hand and gently stroked the horse's neck, running his fingertips along the mane twice, his movements gentle and steady.

This caution caught Kong Sheng's eye, causing his previously tense brows to relax.

Experts see the details, while laymen just watch the spectacle.

Based on Chen Li's action alone, Kong Sheng knew that Chen Li was quite experienced in horseback riding.

People nearby were whispering among themselves; it was the assistant who had accompanied Zhang Zhehan to test the horses earlier.

"When Teacher Zhang arrived just now, he rushed to mount his horse and almost got thrown off..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Li had already raised his hand to hold the saddle and nimbly mounted his horse.

Those who frequently film period dramas know best that a horse-riding posture doesn't lie.

A novice rider will inevitably hunch over and grip the saddle tightly, fearing he might fall off.

Only those who ride horses year-round can possess this relaxed yet steady stance.

Chen Li did not urge the horse to gallop immediately, but instead gently squeezed the horse's belly with his legs and slowly circled the fence twice.

"This kid isn't just all show; he really knows his stuff."

Li Xue lowered her arms from her chest and said with delight,

"Look at his hands controlling the reins, they're so steady, you can tell he's practiced."

After walking two slow laps, Chen Li had already figured out the horse's temperament.

He sat up slightly, gently nudged the horse's belly with his legs, and gave the reins a slight tug.

The black horse, which had been walking slowly, suddenly accelerated, from a trot to a jog, and then to a galloping sprint!

The whistling wind billowed the hem of his wide brocade robe, like an unfurled crimson flag.

At that moment, everyone by the fence held their breath.

Where are they now? Are they still freshmen at Beijing Film Academy?

The boy on horseback before me had sharp eyes and an upright posture.

He is exactly like Lin Shu, the young marshal of the Chiyan Army, who stepped right out of the script.

He was the most dazzling young man in Jinling City!

"That's him! That's the feeling!" Kong Sheng slammed his hand on the railing.

Li Xue had already taken out her phone and snapped several pictures of the figures speeding across the field, muttering to herself:

"Incredible! Why even need a stunt double? Just shoot a wide-angle long take! He can handle the whole horseback charge scene himself!"

Liu Tao and Hou Hongliang nodded repeatedly, praising it highly.

The most excited person was Meng Ziyi.

Looking at the spirited figure on horseback, only one sentence remained in her mind:

So handsome! He's just too handsome!

Previously at Starbucks, she only thought this handsome guy from her school was good-looking, had a cheeky personality, and could make people grit their teeth with his antics.

But now, watching him gallop on horseback in the arena, he seemed to be radiating light.

She couldn't help but imagine how wonderful it would be to join him on set and see scenes like that every day.

Not far away, Zhang Zhehan's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Chen Li galloped around the field twice before steadily pulling on the reins and nimbly dismounting.

He bowed deeply to Kong Sheng and the others:

"Dear teachers, I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself."

"Not ugly at all! Not ugly at all!" Kong Sheng patted him on the shoulder through the fence, grinning from ear to ear.

"Chen Li, I'm officially informing you that the role of young Lin Shu is yours!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Meng Ziyi, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but cheer quietly.

Chen Li breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully it was Kong Sheng who was known for his high standards.

It is said that anything produced by Kong Sheng is guaranteed to be of high quality.

In later generations, being able to ride a horse would be a huge plus.

Either hang from wires and become a foundation general, then sell your head.

Alternatively, you can sit on a fake horse and play "What's Daddy's Daddy called?", pretending to ride a horse.

Li Xue nodded with a smile. He had just received a message from Fan Bingbing's assistant, saying that he should take special care of Chen Li.

Now he could finally settle on Chen Li with a clear conscience.

Originally it was just a recommendation, but now Sister Fan has made a special trip to say she'd like to take care of things.

This piqued Li Xue's curiosity.

What exactly is the relationship between this guy and Fan Bingbing?

"Next up is the audition for the young lady, Nihuang." Kong Sheng clapped his hands, signaling the next person to come up for the audition.

Chen Li walked towards Meng Ziyi, who was touching up her makeup, and Meng Ziyi's heart raced at the sight of Chen Li's strikingly handsome face.

"Chen Li... do you think I have a chance to get this role?"

Meng Ziyi lowered his head and asked softly.

She's under a lot of pressure right now, and seeing Chen Li so dazzling makes her feel uneasy.

"Of course, I feel you're perfect for playing the young Princess Nihuang," Chen Li encouraged with a smile.

Meng Ziyi's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he felt a warm feeling in his heart.

"Really? Why?"

"Because I feel that when Nihuang was little, she had the same silly feeling as you."

Meng Ziyi: ? ? ?

Is this a compliment or an insult?

"Next, Meng Ziyi, get ready to begin!"

Meng Ziyi, dressed in a light pink riding outfit and with her hair styled in double buns, walked over quickly.

She bowed deeply to the examiners.

"Good morning, examiners! My name is Meng Ziyi, a freshman majoring in acting at the Beijing Film Academy. I'm nineteen years old, a Sagittarius, and my hobbies are..."

"Meng Ziyi, right?" Kong Sheng picked at his ear, interrupting her.

"Stop introducing us, it's like a blind date. We're not checking your background, why are you saying so much?"

"I'm so sorry!" Meng Ziyi's face turned bright red, and he bowed deeply again.

Chen Li smiled slightly.

Silly Sister Meng is quite cute too.

"Let's not beat around the bush. Let's try a scene where you and Lin Shu say goodbye to each other under the walls of Jinling on the eve of the Chiyan Army's departure."

"No opponents, no pantomime, you have thirty seconds to prepare, let's begin."

Meng Ziyi took a deep breath and closed her eyes to calm herself down.

When she opened her eyes again, she tried hard to put on a wronged expression, her voice carrying a deliberate sob:

"Brother Lin Shu, you're setting off for war tomorrow? The northern border is dangerous; you must return safely..."

Before she could finish speaking, Kong Sheng frowned and raised his hand to interrupt her.

"No, stop for a moment." Kong Sheng's tone wasn't harsh, but it was very serious.

"Who is the young lady Nihuang? She is the daughter of a military family who grew up in the training grounds with her father and brothers. She is not a spoiled young lady who only knows how to cry."

"Her reluctance was deep-seated, a proud restraint, not something she wore on her sleeve, understand?"

Meng Ziyi's face paled instantly, and her eyes reddened.

She knew she had messed up, and a huge sense of frustration overwhelmed her, leaving her at a loss.

"I'm sorry, I... I can endure hardship, please give me a chance!"

Meng Ziyi suddenly bit her lip and said stubbornly.

"Anyone can endure hardship. If you can't do it, you can't do it. Next one..." Kong Sheng waved his hand and said expressionlessly.

Just then, Chen Li suddenly walked over.

At this moment, Chen Li's figure appeared incredibly tall in Meng Ziyi's eyes.

She caught her breath and could hear her own heartbeat.

dong dong dong...

Chen Li stopped in front of Meng Ziyi and smiled gently.

He had already drawn himself into Lin Shu's image, looking at Meng Ziyi with doting eyes, and reached out to flick her forehead.

"When I return, I will go to the Mu Prince's mansion to propose marriage."

"Then, I'll take you to the horse farm every day, teach you to ride the wildest horses, and shoot the farthest arrows, okay?"

Meng Ziyi's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She was immediately drawn into the emotions of the young girl Nihuang by Chen Li, as if the person standing in front of her was her childhood sweetheart.

Kong Sheng's eyes lit up when he saw this.

"Okay, I'll wait for you. Brother Lin Shu, I'll wait for you to come back."

Meng Ziyi said, her voice choked with emotion, her eyes filled with deep affection, reluctance, and longing.

After the words "I'll wait for you" were uttered, the entire venue fell silent.

Until Kong Sheng suddenly slammed his hand on the fence:

"Great! That's perfect! That's the feeling!"

A spirited young general and a gentle, affectionate young woman.

This scene is absolutely beautiful.

That's just right!

"That's good, you two work together quite well." Kong Sheng nodded and drew a circle on his notebook.

"Go back and wait for our notification. We'll send it to you in a couple of days."

Meng Ziyi was stunned.

I passed just like that?!

She blinked and looked at Chen Li in disbelief.

Chen Li smiled slightly and nodded.

Meng Ziyi burst into tears, choking back sobs as she spoke.

"Thank you......"

"Why are you thanking me? Didn't we agree to look after each other?"

Chen Li patted Meng Ziyi's head and said with a smile.

"Don't cry, I'm going to remove my makeup. See you later!"

Then, Chen Li turned and left.

As Meng Ziyi watched Chen Li's retreating figure, he felt as if something had struck his heart.

"I'm going to have this man!"

"Even if the Buddha himself came, it wouldn't make a difference!"