Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 180 : The Mark Of A True Actor (2)

Chapter 180: Chapter 180 : The Mark Of A True Actor (2)

"Mmm..." Shen Jingwei mumbled as he cuddled closer against Yan Renzhong. "It was so cool really... I liked how the scene played out..

Also, I hit Feng Jietang rather hard... I hope he’s okay...

The audition... Third round... Hmm..."

Shen Jingwei’s words died out, replaced by soft snores.

His brows were slightly furrowed, so Yan Renzhong smoothed them out with a smile.

"You haven’t changed at all," he whispered as he watched Shen Jingwei’s innocent sleeping face.

"Even though it was just an audition, you poured your heart and soul into understanding the character. You analyzed every detail and worked incredibly hard, Jingbao."

Many celebrities have risen to fame due to connections or beauty, but how many have dedicated themselves to honing their craft? True acting was more than just appearances.

It was a combination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Yan Renzhong kissed Shen Jingwei’s forehead gently, then scooped him up and carried him to bed. After he changed Shen Jingwei’s clothes and tucked him under the blanket, he went to the living room and made a call.

"Hello?" Came the sleepy voice from the other end of the line.

"Did you not serve as one of the judges in Jingwei’s audition today?" Yan Renzhong asked.

"Yeah," Feng Jietang answered, all traces of sleepiness disappearing from his voice when Shen Jingwei’s name fell into the conversation.

"Give me the name of the judge who humiliated him," Yan Renzhong said, his tone suggesting that Feng Jietang were a subordinate who reported directly to him.

"I also want to know the names of the three rookies who bullied him before the second round began."

Feng Jietang let out a low chuckle.

"It was Producer Gao Wangjun from our company. The rookies you mentioned were the actor he supported, Fu Wenchang and his two followers.

Naturally, I already dismissed all of them. There is no way I would let this kind of people step foot in my Yunhuan Entertainment."

"Ah."

Yan Renzhong shifted his position on the couch, a hint of disappointment crossing his features.

"What a pity. If it were me, I would not be content with just dismissing them."

Given his position within Yunhuan Entertainment, naturally Yan Renzhong’s comment irked Feng Jietang greatly.

It almost sounded as if Yan Renzhong was looking down on Yunhuan Entertainment.

"Do you think that our company policy is that weak?" Feng Jietang snapped furiously. "Those scoundrels are done for. They will never find a reputable job in any production company, ever again. I made sure of that."

"Heh."

Yan Renzhong smirked.

"You did a good job. I shall thank you, I guess."

Unseen by Yan Renzhong, Feng Jietang rolled with his eyes in resentment.

"No need to thank me. You should focus on your own side, Emperor Yan. Yunhuan Entertainment is dedicated to removing all the rats, but what about CNC Studio? The owner itself is a humongous rat. Do you think that you can always shield Shen Jingwei?"

Yan Renzhong shifted his gaze in the direction of the bedroom.

From his vantage point, he could see Shen Jingwei stirring gently on the bed.

"Of course," he answered confidently. "That is my job as his partner."

"Pffft."

Feng Jietang ended the call without further ado.

Yan Renzhong put his phone aside and slipped into the bedroom.

Rolling to his side, Shen Jingwei mumbled something in his sleep.

Yan Renzhong changed into pajamas and slipped into the bed. Gently, he pulled Shen Jingwei into an embrace. The latter slid a hand across Yan Renzhong’s shoulder before hooking an arm around the man’s neck.

His warm breath brushed against Yan Renzhong’s chin as he called, "Yan..."

"I am here."

Yan Renzhong planted a soft kiss against Shen Jingwei’s lips.

"You have a lot of people who stand behind you and protect you, Jingbao," he whispered. "Those who dare to claw at your feet will learn their places in due time."

He was going to make sure that happened every single time.

After a night of heavy drinking, no amount of sleep was enough to dispel a terrible hangover.

Shen Jingwei awoke to a throbbing headache and a body that felt like it had been run over by a truck.

If he didn’t know better, he might think that Yan Renzhong had beaten him up during his sleep.

"..."

On second thought, the insatiable A-List actor might have taken the opportunity to make love to him.

Shen Jingwei gingerly slid a hand to his rear side.

"..."

Hmm.

That sacred spot was still sacred and untouched.

Maybe he was wrong.

Yan Renzhong would rather fuck him when he was awake, after all.

Shen Jingwei sighed out of relief.

It was only one day after the second round.

After the disastrous audition yesterday, he was not sure what to hope for.

Whatever it was, he was going to accept it with positive mind and open arms.

Ding.

Ding.

Ding.

Shen Jingwei groaned into the blanket.

It had to be Zhu Dongyi, flooding his phone with more job offers.

No, he didn’t want to read any of them.

He was so tired.

He didn’t want to do anything today.

Ding.

Ding.

Ding.

And then, a call arrived in form of a familiar ringtone.

"ARGHHHHH."

Shen Jingwei dragged his feet behind as he wobbled toward his phone. It was still safely tucked inside his bag.

"H...ello...?" He groaned into the phone as soon as the call connected.

"Little Shen! Why haven’t you been answering your phone???" Zhu Dongyi’s voice sounded especially shrill and loud this morning.

"Oh, God. Old Zhu, please don’t scream into my ear, I am not feeling well at all..."

"Check your phone now! I just sent you some messages on WeChat!!!"

Shen Jingwei groaned.

Just what was so important?

The first message was a screenshot from an e-mail.

"Huh?"

It was the list of participants who passed through the second round of audition.

Shen Jingwei widened his eyes in disbelief. So quick?

Although he said he harbored not much hope, he still scanned one name after another, searching for his own.

He did not need to search for long.

Only 20 participants made it through the second round, and his name was listed on the seventh place from top.

"I passed," he whispered in a mixture of confusion and bewilderment.

"Yes!!! You passed!!! See, Little Shen? I told you that you are going to do just fine!!!!"

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Author’s note :

The October event unfortunately fails because this author won’t get 1000 privilege Chapter unlocks in time before October runs out.

Never mind! Let’s up the challenge ヽ⁠(⁠｡⁠◕⁠o⁠◕⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠.

If this author gets 1000 privilege Chapter unlocks in November, there will be a mass release of 15 Chapters on 1st December (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧