Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 26: The Millennium Fox Playing Liaozhai Tricks with Me

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: The Millennium Fox Playing Liaozhai Tricks with Me

But since she wanted to try, Dai Qian still sent it to her. What if she got lucky by chance?

Looks like there’s a chance he might need to find a teacher to properly train her acting skills!

Dai Qian had no confidence in her, so naturally Gu Zhi wasn’t worried. In her past life, she was an award-winning actress; there’s no way she couldn’t handle a small role in a microfilm.

As for Tang Jin himself, she had just learned that he was a director extremely dedicated to acting skills.

His works are of very high quality and have won countless awards.

With this reassurance, she was even less worried.

Dai Qian quickly sent over the script. Gu Zhi glanced at it; it was a tragic yet inspirational microfilm set in a youthful campus environment.

The third female lead, Ye Zizheng, didn’t have many scenes, but every shot was very crucial, and the role was significant in terms of the plot.

Gu Zhi quickly became familiar with the script.

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The next day, Gu Zhi arrived on time at the audition location.

Backstage of the "Micro Light" set.

Tang Jin, while flipping through the investment contract in his hand, asked the person across from him, "Mr. Qi, are you really planning to quit the industry and go back to inherit the family business?"

Qi Hanyu withdrew his gaze from the monitor, didn’t answer his question, but instead asked, "This is the first production invested by Shiyu Film and Television, given to Qi Yunlin, are you really at ease?"

Microfilms not only test the actor’s acting skills but also challenge the director’s ability in scene division and camera movement, requiring the presentation of a complete and moving story in just a few dozen minutes.

"Except for the lead female role, which I’m a bit worried about, everything else seems fine. Your nephew is quite protective."

Tang Jin said, frowning, "However, I haven’t found a suitable candidate for the role of Ye Zizheng."

Qi Hanyu glanced at him and said nothing.

At the audition location, Gu Zhi came with Dai Qian.

Although Dai Qian wasn’t hopeful, since it was Gu Zhi’s first audition, he was still somewhat worried.

Worried she might cause trouble.

There were quite a few female candidates for the role of Ye Zizheng, some popular, some with skilled acting.

Seeing Gu Zhi there surprised everyone.

Gu Yiyi was also present, she was the predetermined lead female for this microfilm, here today to take her costume fitting photos, but seeing Gu Zhi also present made her even more astonished.

She maintained her usual friendly demeanor, and approached Gu Zhi to greet her:

"Zhi Zhi, are you here for the audition? For the second female lead or the third?"

Gu Zhi lifted her eyelids coldly, "No comment."

Dai Qian’s heart sounded alarm bells immediately; he knew nothing good would come of this!

Gu Yiyi’s expression slightly stiffened, but she was long accustomed to Gu Zhi’s demeanor; the worse her attitude, the better it was for her.

She didn’t get angry, just smiled gently, "If you need any help, just let me know. Yun Lin happens to be directing this film, I can have him assist you..."

"Have you said enough?" Gu Zhi only felt it was all noise, "What tricks are you trying to play with me, a thousand-year-old fox?"

Dai Qian internally:...!!!

"Miss Gu, don’t misunderstand!" Dai Qian was sweating profusely, hurriedly stepping forward to explain, "My artist knows nothing, just learned a new phrase and uses it randomly, your status is noble, please don’t take it to heart."

Gu Yiyi’s face turned extremely unpleasant, but she couldn’t react on the spot, "Of course, I won’t hold it against her."

She secretly gritted her teeth, speaking softly before glancing at Gu Zhi and walking away.

Dai Qian couldn’t help but sweat, glaring at Gu Zhi, "Can’t you hold back a bit? She’s the Gu Family’s heiress, and you just confront her like that, don’t you want to survive in this industry?"

"I even confronted her dad, why would I fear her?"

Dai Qian: "..." Well, that does make sense.

Just as the tense atmosphere began to calm down, the voice of the assistant director came from the other side, "Next, please prepare."

It happened to be Gu Zhi’s turn. Only then did she put away her phone expressionlessly, ready to go in.

In front of the monitor, Qi Yunlin was browsing through the previous audition tapes, dissatisfied with all of them, already losing patience, "After so many auditions, none can bring out the essence of Ye Zizheng. Is this the state of acting skills nowadays?"

Gu Yiyi, sitting beside him, gently consoled, "Take your time, the role of Ye Zizheng is indeed hard to grasp, there will definitely be someone suitable."

She paused and continued, "But I just saw Gu Zhi auditioning outside just now."

Qi Yunlin was stunned, "Who?"

"Gu Zhi."

As soon as she said it, Gu Zhi walked in.

Qi Yunlin’s face instantly darkened upon seeing her, quickly glancing at the audition list, his tone filled with disgust, "Why is it you?"

Gu Zhi wasn’t surprised by Qi Yunlin’s attitude, sneering, "Are you shocked?"

"You’re eliminated," Qi Yunlin frowned, directly picking up the microphone, coldly announcing, "Get out."

The entire set was shocked at these words.

Gu Zhi had just walked in, and now she was being eliminated?

The assistant director on the side was a bit troubled; this actress was spotted through a viral video online, deemed fitting for the image of Ye Zizheng, hence the audition invitation was sent.

He frowned and asked, "Director Qi, shouldn’t we let her test the scene first?"

Qi Yunlin’s tone was decisive, "Those who’ve never acted shouldn’t be in my crew."

Setting aside Gu Zhi’s acting skills, just the way she deliberately targeted him on a variety show, he would never use her!

Backstage, seeing the scene on the monitor, Tang Jin frowned, "What’s Qi Yunlin up to now?"

The man beside him, witnessing this, had a hint of surprise flash in his eyes, a shade of darkness crossing his gaze.

He glanced at Tang Jin and said, "Let her audition first."

Tang Jin paused for a moment, "You know her?"

Qi Hanyu didn’t respond, instead signaling Tang Jin’s assistant.

Understanding, the assistant immediately turned around and went out, whispering in Qi Yunlin’s ear, "Director Qi, Director Tang said to let her audition first."

Qi Yunlin turned back at the words, impatiently frowning, "She can’t act, there’s no need to waste time, and I won’t use her."

The assistant, with a stern expression, reminded quietly, "Emperor Qi is also in the back."

Qi Yunlin’s gaze shifted slightly, a trace of reluctance crossing his eyes.

Gu Yiyi glanced at Director Tang’s assistant, though she didn’t know what they said, she could sense something was off, quickly advising:

"Director Qi, why not give Zhi Zhi a chance? She’s come all this way." Gu Yiyi lightly glanced at Gu Zhi, her tone mocking, "Even though Zhi Zhi has never acted before, what if she has that talent?"

The assistant director, seeing this, immediately looked at Gu Zhidao, "Go ahead and audition, perform the scene where Ye Zizheng threatens Chen Cheng and Jiang Yinru with a dagger."

Gu Zhi raised an eyebrow slightly, this scene was the most difficult and complex part of the script for Ye Zizheng.

The story of this microfilm revolves around several teenagers with different tragic backgrounds and fates, struggling in the mud, living desperately and humbly.

Ye Zizheng is an extremely selfish person, who, in order to survive well, decisively joins the villains to help them bully the physically impaired male lead Chen Cheng, the orphaned female lead Jiang Yinru, and several other teenagers unable to resist.

The scene she needed to audition for was where Ye Zizheng first wielded the dagger, intimidating these teenagers, progressing from initial fear to pity, and finally experiencing a sense of achievement.

This role demanded high control over emotions.

Qi Yunlin and Gu Yiyi’s expressions only softened upon hearing this; Gu Zhi had never acted before, and such a complex scene was impossible for her to deliver.

Director Tang emphasized acting skills, and even if given a chance, she wouldn’t seize it.

With this in mind, Gu Yiyi felt instantly relieved.

However, unexpectedly, Gu Zhi’s performance completely exceeded their expectations.