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Chapter 83 is amazing!

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 is amazing!

After Han Jiangxue finished her performance, Xiao Lin asked her to wait outside for the results, promising that they would notify her as soon as they had made a decision.

When Han Jiangxue left the room, Tang Ying approached her, "Xiao Xue, how do you feel it went?"

"Not bad, I performed as usual," Han Jiangxue replied confidently.

Tang Ying said happily, "Performing as usual is good enough."

The role of the second female lead could basically be confirmed as Han Jiangxue’s.

Wu Yuerou’s face exhibited pride, as if she herself had auditioned, "Some people, they are only fit to audition for supporting roles that don’t make the cut."

She raised her voice with the intention of having Ye Zhenzhen hear it.

However, Wu Yuerou seemed to have overlooked one thing: among the artists present were some beyond the 18th tier who couldn’t even be considered known, most of whom had come to audition for supporting roles.

With her comment, she essentially offended everyone present.

Ye Zhenzhen didn’t even lift her eyelids. Regarding someone so lacking in EQ and IQ, she truly didn’t want to bother.

Han Jiangxue spotted Ye Zhenzhen from afar but naturally would not take the initiative to approach and greet her.

Moreover, Ye Zhenzhen was only there to audition for a minor supporting role. Even if she succeeded, Wu Yuerou could still mess things up for her.

Thinking of this, Han Jiangxue felt a sense of inexplicable pleasure in her heart.

She wanted to see Ye Zhenzhen envious of her, yet powerless to surpass her.

...

When Han Jiangxue left, Director Yang asked Qing Qing and Qi Tao, "Han Jiangxue has a solid foundation in her lines. I think we should settle on her for the female second lead, what do you think?"

Qi Tao turned his head to ask Qing Qing, "Qing Qing, as the screenwriter, what do you think of Han Jiangxue?"

Qing Qing let out a sigh, "I don’t think she’s that good. She doesn’t really understand why Yang Huilan is so aggressive, and the Yang Huilan she portrays is too impetuous in expressions and movements. I want to see someone else before deciding."

Director Yang had a favorable impression of Han Jiangxue and laughed, "It’s just an audition; we can’t set the bar too high.

Once she’s in the production, I will have time to coach her. It’s rare nowadays to find an actress who is attractive and professional with her lines.

Moreover, Han Jiangxue’s acting is better than many popular actors."

Qing Qing pursed her lips. She disagreed with Director Yang and stood by her opinion, "I would like to see others audition."

Director Yang asked, "Colleagues from the station, what do you think?"

Han Jiangxue had a good reputation within the industry. The several directors who were asked for their opinions, seeing the lead director praising her, could not voice their objections even if they harbored any, and so they all nodded in agreement.

Director Fei looked around and cautiously spoke up, "Well, Director Yang, I think the beauty Qing Qing is right. We could see one more; after all, she is the screenwriter."

Director Fei thought to himself: Ye Zhenzhen, this is all I can do for you; the rest is up to fate.

Who would have expected him to be the most transparent junior director at the station?

Qi Tao nodded, "I also think it’s best to look at one more, since there are so many people waiting outside."

Director Yang said, "Fine, let’s see one more. If anyone else wants to try for the female second lead, just call someone in."

Qi Tao gave a meaningful look to his assistant, signaling to invite the next person in.

When Ye Zhenzhen came in, Director Fei immediately smiled.

Somehow, he just felt that Ye Zhenzhen had the potential and inexplicably believed in her abilities.

Director Yang saw Ye Zhenzhen on stage and also smiled, but his smile was different from Director Fei’s; it was full of disdain and contempt.

What kind of acting skills did Ye Zhenzhen have?

How could she compare with Han Jiangxue?

It was simply a waste of time.

This time, Qing Qing asked the question, "Do you have any thoughts on the character Yang Huilan?"

Ye Zhenzhen gave a slight nod to everyone before answering Qing Qing’s question,

"Yang Huilan is dominating and quite aggressive, which is related to the environment she grew up in. Her parents were honest, down-to-earth and not good at expressing themselves.

She saw her family getting bullied, so from the time she understood things, she disguised herself as a hedgehog, prickling anyone who came close. Over time, everyone started to think she was tough and brash, but actually, this was her way of protecting herself and her family.

As she grew up, Yang Huilan became clever and competent in handling affairs.

Compared to the gentle, kind-hearted, and universally amiable female lead Qinglian, she might be somewhat scheming but is not a bad person by nature and inherently kind-hearted.

She treated Qinglian as a dear sister because she saw the shadow of her late mother in her. Therefore, while she is rude to everyone else, she is particularly good to Qinglian."

After hearing Ye Zhenzhen’s understanding of the character, Director Fei was so excited that he nearly started applauding.

Director Yang still had a look of disdain; being able to talk wasn’t enough, one had to be able to act.

The most important thing was still the lines; her foundation in line delivery needed to be acceptable.

After Ye Zhenzhen’s reply, Qing Qing’s face revealed a faint smile, with a hint of admiration in her eyes, "Ye Zhenzhen, have you read the script? Which part do you think would best highlight Yang Huilan’s characteristics? Please perform it for us."

"Okay."

Ye Zhenzhen’s fair and delicate face showed confidence and poise as she turned and walked towards a corner of the stage.

With every step she took, her sense of identification with Yang Huilan deepened, continuing until she reached the wall.

After standing still for a few seconds, Ye Zhenzhen turned around, and her entire demeanor had completely changed;

She strode toward the center of the stage with a brisk pace, her every step efficient and decisive, and she began to speak:

"When you all have problems, you think of Qinglian? Why didn’t you listen when I advised you kindly before?

Before seeding the fields, did I, Yang Huilan, not tell you to dig wells by the fields to prevent troubles from drought? How did you respond to me?

Oh, so now that there’s a problem, each of you is quick to shirk responsibility?

Saying Qinglian didn’t tell you? Are you Qinglian’s father or her mother? She has to grovel and ingratiate herself with you..."

Director Yang rubbed his eyes in amazement, is this...

Is this the Ye Zhenzhen rumored to have exaggerated acting skills and reliant on dubbed lines?

The moment Ye Zhenzhen turned and walked towards the center of the stage, her physical movements, the swagger in her step, just those few steps, and Yang Huilan’s entire soul seemed to come alive.

Director Yang felt a profound shock within; even now, on a film set, he might not be able to evoke such a vivid performance after extensive communication with an actor.

And yet, without a word from him, Ye Zhenzhen brought out all the feelings he wanted.

She had surpassed expectations by far!

Director Fei sat on the edge, nearly jumping up in excitement.

Ye Zhenzhen, truly worthy of being the lead actress in his mind!

Such a solid foundation in line delivery, this speed of getting into character, and the aura when speaking, utterly fantastic!

Ye Zhenzhen really was astounding!

Qi Tao was also taken aback; this Ye Zhenzhen was completely different from the rumors.

Such formidable talent.

Qing Qing closed the script in her hand, smiled at everyone, and asked, "What do you all think, who is more suitable to play the role of Yang Huilan?"

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