Yu Jingchen's expression did not change; he seemed to simply sit down again as Edward had instructed.

Ye Yingying showed no surprise when she saw Yu Jingchen. Of course, because of the Ye family, she also didn't have a good impression of Yu Jingchen. But under these circumstances, she concealed her true feelings well, bowed to Edward, and briefly introduced herself.

After Edward stated his requirements, Ye Yingying began to find her own rhythm.

Edward was indeed quite demanding this time. He not only tested the actors' acting skills, but also wanted to observe whether the actors had their own thoughts on the character's understanding and portrayal without a script.

Actually, although most of the artists who came before made Edward quite angry, they weren't entirely without some serious study. However, they were all too superficial, simply copying plots from horror movies without incorporating their own thoughts.

As Edward sat upright and observed Ye Yingying, Ye Yingying gradually began to find her emotions.

At first, like other celebrities, she fantasized about having a boyfriend, eating with him, talking to thin air, and complaining to him about her bad day as if someone was next to her when she encountered difficulties or sadness. She acted out the reactions that only couples in love would have. Under such a conventional performance, her emotions suddenly changed.

Edward didn't realize it at first, but he quickly noticed that there was a mirror in front of Ye Yingying. Although she didn't use any props, Edward was able to tell that there was a mirror in front of Ye Yingying.

She started by doing her makeup in front of the mirror, but at that moment her emotions were not right. At first, she tried to talk to the person next to her, but when she looked in the mirror, she seemed to realize something.

She seemed to regain her senses for a moment. She stared blankly at the mirror, as if she had thought of something and was enveloped by an almost unbearable grief. Tears even welled up in her eyes. She covered her lips, which were trembling, as if she had suffered a huge blow and could not utter a single word.

She slammed the mirror side onto the table, her hand seemingly cut by a broken piece. Then, as if possessed, she continued to gaze sweetly to the side, as if her boyfriend were truly beside her.

That sweet smile was both terrifying and eerie at that moment, making it unclear whether she was truly insane or just pretending.

It's a simple character portrayal. Ye Yingying's audition wasn't perfect, but it was quite good. She had her own thoughts, her emotional expression was spot-on, and she made the audience feel involved.

This is very important. Many artists succeed because they create very classic images. In that instant, Edward almost saw a woman who had gone crazy because she was in pain after losing her boyfriend.

Although this deviates slightly from the plot, Edward felt that this slightly different portrayal suddenly gained depth. He couldn't help but laugh and praised, "As expected of the newcomer Yu Shishu has chosen, you are the only actor who has portrayed this character with depth. Several others have come before, and it's not that they were bad, but their performances were like machines, with precisely calculated expressions and commercialized acting. You are the only one who has your own ideas."

He chuckled and asked Yu Jingchen beside him, "Mr. Yu, what do you think of this Miss Ye? Is she alright?"

Yu Jingchen gave Ye Yingying a deep look, as if he was thinking about something. After a long while, he followed Edward's words and said, "She does have her own ideas, but there is one part that is a bit awkward."

Ye Yingying nodded politely but guiltily.

Edward asked, "Where do you mean?"

"Miss Ye's performance in front of the mirror was a bit stiff. She must be young and hasn't had much dating experience since graduating high school," Yu Jingchen smiled. "Still a young girl, but it was quite good. Shi Shu's taste is indeed excellent."

Only after giving his opinion did the man pick up the teacup in front of him and take a sip.

Ye Yingying didn't say anything.

Edward turned his head and laughed, "She just graduated from high school, how could she be in a relationship?"

"Isn't it normal for girls to have early relationships these days? Miss Ye, haven't you ever been in one?"

Before Ye Yingying could answer, Edward spoke up for her, turning to Yu Jingchen and saying, "Mr. Yu, don't bully a young girl like her. If you scare away the actress I finally found, you'll have to compensate me."

As he spoke, he waved to Ye Yingying, urging her to leave quickly, saying, "I will contact your agent about the relevant matters later. You can go now."

Ye Yingying bowed and left first.

After watching Ye Yingying leave, Edward told his assistant to tell the others that the role had been decided and then closed the door.

Yu Jingchen packed his things, stood up, nodded, and said, "Since it's over, I'll be leaving now."

"Mr. Yu, that's not very kind of you," Edward said with a smile before Yu Jingchen was about to leave. "You definitely have a problem today, there's definitely something wrong with you. The Mr. Yu I know is always polite and gentle to girls, but your attitude just now was a bit off."

“Where did my attitude go wrong?” Yu Jingchen stopped in his tracks, which was about to leave. He glanced at Edward and asked with a smile, “Didn’t you ask for my opinion? She really didn’t do a good job in the emotional scenes. Since I felt that, I should give her some pointers for Shi Shu’s sake.”

This is not quite right.

Edward was quite satisfied with Ye Yingying. He heard Yu Jingchen still nitpicking. This layman who didn't understand the play avoided talking about it every time he was asked for his opinion. He could basically tell what was going on in his mind. Edward felt something was wrong when this girl came this time.

Someone who never comments on an artist's acting skills insists on making such a disparaging statement.

“Something’s not right.” Edward stood up, circled Yu Jingchen, and shook his head as he did so. “Something’s not right. When have you ever commented on someone else’s acting skills?”

“You said it yourself, this is an important role. I don’t know much about the others, but I do know a little about matters of the heart. She clearly has never been in a relationship. When she directed and acted in that invisible lover scene, she mostly used some technical techniques, as you mentioned before, without any sense of immersion.” Yu Jingchen continued seriously, “Since Shi Shu personally taught her in the last film, I was naturally stricter with her and gave her a few pointers. Even I, a layman, could feel that she wasn’t emotionally invested in that scene. Didn’t Director Edward notice?”

These words made Edward hesitate. "Is that so?"

Yu Jingchen smiled and took the initiative to ask directly, "Otherwise what? Do you think I'm interested in this young girl?"