Imposter Young Master
Chapter 221 - 224 Audition_1

Chapter 221: Chapter 224 Audition_1

The audition panel was made up of two representatives from Qingyuan Shampoo Manufacturer, along with Director Chen Honggang.

The girls were assigned audition numbers, Murong Liuli was number 25, the last one.

In front of her was Zhang Xi from the White Sand Brokerage Company.

The audition was held in a large hall. It was an open audition where the rest of the people could watch while the artists were auditioning on stage.

Yang Gang, Murong Liuli, and Tao Mei also took their seats in the hall. Tong Xin left after dropping Murong Liuli off at Dream Elf Agency.

Sometime later, a man looking like the host took the microphone on the stage and said, "Uh, ladies and gentlemen, the audition is starting now. The audition will be a screen test. Everyone has seen the advertising plan, right? Perform according to that script. Before the audition, let me introduce some people."

He paused and continued, "Firstly, our three judges, Director Chen Honggang; Representatives from Qingyuan Shampoo Manufacturer, Mr. Zhao Hui and Mr. Ma Yongwei."

Chen Honggang was about forty years old, with a long beard on his face. Even though he was already in his forties, he still displayed a demeanor of individualism and willfulness.

There was a round of applause from below the stage; almost all of these claps were for the talented director, Chen Honggang.

When the applause stopped, the host continued, "The person I am going to introduce next is the male lead of our shampoo advertisement..."

The host deliberately dragged out the announcement, then said, "Let’s welcome Fan Zilin."

As he spoke, there was a sudden burst of gasps and screams from below the stage.

Tao Mei wore an incredulous expression, "My God, it’s Fan Zilin! Fan Zilin, who’s currently enjoying equal popularity with Yue Jiayi, has actually agreed to star in a small local TV station commercial!"

Her gaze fell on Chen Honggang, who was sitting on the judging panel, silent and expressionless, as if she had just understood something.

"Fan Zilin probably agreed to it because of Chen Honggang!"

Yang Gang watched quietly.

He looked at the young man on stage, dressed trendy and devilishly handsome. He was slightly surprised.

He had heard of Fan Zilin.

Yue Jiayi and Fan Zilin, these two celebrities, were the rising stars in the Chinese entertainment industry, on the verge of skyrocketing popularity.

Fan Zilin debuted as an advertising model and later entered the film and television industry. He has been highly successful. Having debuted less than a year ago, he was already the male lead in a full-length TV drama.

Fan Zilin is hailed by his die-hard fans as the most handsome man in the universe, even though Fan himself is uncomfortable with the label. He values performance and acting skills more than just good looks in order to win over audiences.

He had heard about the quirky director Chen Honggang joining a small advertisement project, and had voluntarily expressed his willingness to participate.

...

Upon learning that the male lead of the ad was Fan Zilin, the room divided. The female artists were excited at the prospect of sharing the stage with Fan Zilin (even if it was just a commercial audition), while their agents looked serious.

Because they knew Fan Zilin, a serious man who could make others feel overwhelmed when he was serious.

Many people who don’t understand acting think it’s an individual’s job, but it’s not.

A newbie actor in front of a veteran actor will feel a strong pressure. If their inner strength is slightly weaker, their entire emotional state could collapse.

And although Fan Zilin is young, his acting skills are exceptional, even surpassing many famous actors. This man takes acting very seriously, often reducing his female co-stars to tears during intense scenes.

If the actresses from their agencies are reduced to tears by Fan Zilin during a scene today, then that audition is essentially over.

After Fan Zilin’s introduction, the host announced, "Let the audition begin!"

Thees shampoo advertisement script was not complicated.

The roles of the male and female leads were a couple. The man was in the living room watching TV, feeling irritated by a strange smell in the room.

The woman was in the bathroom with the door closed, washing her hair.

When the woman walked out after washing her hair, a burst of fragrance filled the air. As the woman casually flipped her hair, the clean, sleek strands danced in the air, with the scent of the shampoo filling the entire room.

The man inhaled deeply, entranced, and said, "You smell so good."

The woman lifted up the bottle of shampoo, smiled, and said, "It’s this that smells good."

At this moment, there were no relevant props on the stage of the auditorium. It was entirely up to the actors to supplement the scene in their minds.

This was the ultimate test of an actor’s acting skills.

A woman took the stage. Fan Zilin played the male lead, pacing back and forth in an imaginary room, sniffing around restlessly, appearing annoyed and uneasy.

It had to be said, Fan Zilin’s performance was spot on.

Even though there were no props on stage, the audience, through Fan Zilin’s performance, could almost see an apartment, even the doors, tables, sofas...

Under Fan Zilin’s realistic acting, the female performer on stage was flabbergasted and didn’t know how to react.

Fan Zilin furrowed his brows, looked at the female artist, and said indifferently, "You’re utterly hopeless. Step down. Don’t waste time."

Upon hearing this, the female artist actually burst into tears.

The people below the stage began looking serious, and those women who were excited earlier started looking scared.

...

The following female performers who took the stage were either reduced to tears by Fan Zilin or couldn’t bear the pressure halfway through and fled.

In short, the first twenty-three women were a complete mess.

Tao Mei’s face turned somber, thinking to herself, "Fan Zilin’s acting skills have improved again. I’m afraid even Murong Liuli won’t escape the fate of being reduced to tears."

Then it was the turn of the 24th woman, Zhang Xi.

This woman seemed to be completely unaffected by the previous failures of the female artists, and she took the stage with calm and poise.

She looked at Fan Zilin, smiled faintly, and said, "My name is Zhang Xi, looking forward to your guidance."

Fan Zilin was taken aback; Zhang Xi’s composure was somewhat unexpected.

"Perhaps, this is the female lead I’ve been looking for," he thought.

What followed proved Fan Zilin’s speculation correct.

Zhang Xi embodied the female lead perfectly in the commercial, and their teamwork was seamless, a perfect match.

After Zhang Xi’s turn, there was only one audition left.

Fan Zilin had essentially decided on the female lead, but the final decision lay with the director. So in keeping with his professional spirit, he patiently waited for the last female artist to take the stage.

Downstairs.

Yang Gang turned to look at Murong Liuli and smiled faintly, "Liuli, it’s your turn."

"Oh," said Murong Liuli timidly.

"Are you scared?" asked Yang Gang.

"Yes," Murong Liuli nodded, "I think I’m a bit nervous because it’s my first time on stage."

Yang Gang said lightly, "Believe in yourself."

Murong Liuli took a deep breath and began walking towards the stage, but the closer she got to the stage, the more nervous she became.

When she reached the stairs to the stage, she was so nervous that she didn’t watch her step, stumbled, and almost fell, which led to laughter from the audience.

"Who’s that? Which agency is she from, a comedian?" someone audibly chuckled.

"Seems like her name is Murong Liuli, from the Yang family’s Dream Elf Agency. Haha, the Dream Elf Agency has some fine specimens."

"Ever since Moli left, the Dream Elf Agency is not even a third-tier agency. How good of an artist can you expect them to put forward?"

"Ever since Murong Liuli came, our embarrassment seems like nothing. The Dream Elf Agency is our happy Angel. Haha."

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