Of course, Yun Shudai, who was at home, knew even better.

When she was recording, the shots of her selling drinks and the hiking sticks were barely shown for more than a few seconds.

There were some shots of him rafting, but since he was always with Zhang Hao, they couldn't be cut.

The part about picking vegetables wasn't cut. They probably thought that suddenly leaving someone behind was a good joke and could generate some buzz for the show, so they didn't cut it.

Yun Shudai just saw the comments, and many people said that the way she dug up carrots was very positive and uplifting.

Sigh, it was just a variety show, with so few scenes, not very interesting. I was hoping to gain some popularity by appearing on a variety show, but that idea is now ruined. That's just how reality is; newcomers without fame or connections are even more unfair.

Her parents, however, were worried about her and advised her, "Shushu, everything has to be done slowly, one step at a time."

Yun's mother said, "Your father is right. Don't let this one setback discourage you from having the motivation to continue."

Even though they were the ones who were worried, they were still comforting her. Yun Shudai felt a warmth in her heart and her eyes stung. She quickly forced a smile and said, "Mom and Dad, it's okay. I don't care about these things now. God is fair to everyone. Opportunities will come, and I will definitely seize them when they come. When I don't have a job, I might as well focus on painting."

Seeing their daughter become more cheerful, Yun's parents felt much less worried.

Today, a fan messaged her on the platform asking if she would take on any jobs.

I want to design a cover for a novel; it needs to be original.

Yun Shudai used to paint purely out of hobby and never really thought about making money from it.

She was still very excited about this unexpected surprise.

She also spent a long time searching online about the payment, and nervously asked someone for 800 yuan, but eventually bargained it down to 500 yuan.

"Honey, I'm looking for a domineering CEO romance novel. I want a handsome, domineering CEO and a woman in a red dress in the rain, and there also has to be a cat, like the cat in your novel, and it has to be raining, something beautifully made."

"Okay, let me draw a first draft for you to take a look."

"OK."

"Please give me a 30% deposit first, my little cutie."

"Could you finish drawing it before submitting it?"

"No way, you're afraid I'll abandon the project, and I'm afraid you'll return it once it's finished."

"Little kangaroo, could you pay 100 first, then another 100 after the first draft is completed, and finally the remaining 30% after it's finalized?"

Yun Shudai considered it for a moment and thought the method was feasible, so she agreed.

Thinking of Yun Shudai, she used to earn tens of thousands of yuan a month, and now... sob sob...

Therefore, Yun Shudai wasn't too disappointed that the variety show didn't bring any results, and turned her attention back to her painting.

She had been staying at her parents' house for several days, intending to go back and check on He Wan. But the next day, Sister Yao called her: "Shushu, get ready, you're going with the boss tonight to try out a scene."

"Tonight? Where are we going?"

"Yes, Director Zhang happens to be in Yecheng tonight for a banquet. Since he doesn't have time to stay, he'll find a room at the banquet to try out the scenes. The second male lead is also auditioning tonight, so it'll be a good opportunity to do it all at once. I've prepared a dress for you, and I'll have An'an deliver it to you in a bit."

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Yun Shudai called her mother and then took a taxi back to her small apartment.

I took a shower and applied body lotion all over my body.

Sister Yao brought over a white, slit-hemmed long dress, which suited her quite well. Yun Shudai also brought a string of bright red coral beads, which cost about fifty yuan. She found them while traveling and they matched the dress perfectly.

"When will you meet up with the boss?"

"Six o'clock, at the entrance to the banquet."

"Six o'clock, still early."

After glancing at the clock, he started reading the script for his audition, telling An'an to rest in the living room or watch TV while she finished her drawing as soon as possible and submitted it.

She was on tenterhooks for a moment, afraid that Lao He would come into the room.