Jian Xingsui, who was outside, had no idea that she, someone who hadn't even met them yet, had already put them in a terrible predicament.

After finishing the phone call, the assistant director slumped into his chair, looking utterly dejected.

The director, unaware of the seriousness of the situation, asked, "What happened?"

"Do you remember Jian Xingsui, the one from the Jian family who called earlier saying she wouldn't let us choose her?" the assistant director said.

The director, still sipping his milk tea, nodded: "I vaguely remember. What's wrong?"

The assistant director took a deep breath: "Just now, Brother Fu's agent called and said that their pre-selected candidate is Jian Xingsui!"

"Cough...cough cough!"

The director, who had been drinking his milk tea, froze, nearly choking. He coughed incessantly, his face turning red, before finally recovering. He stared at the assistant director in disbelief: "What did you say?!"

The assistant director showed the director the call log.

Despite the sweltering summer heat, the director broke out in a cold sweat. He wiped it away, his hands trembling slightly. "Go and get me that Jian Xingsui's file card. Let me see who this person is."

If it were just a call from the Jian family, they wouldn't really care, but if it were a call from Fu Jinxiao, everyone almost stood up.

Fu Jinxiao, a recognized benchmark in the industry, is an artist with almost zero negative reviews. Almost everyone wants to work with him. This man is dedicated, doesn't act like a diva, and has extremely strong professional skills. He is an absolute powerhouse actor.

It is precisely because of his excellent reputation that many young men and women flock to him. Over the years, the number of people who want to get close to Mr. Fu could circle the entertainment industry several times, but no one has ever succeeded, and Mr. Fu has never been seen to give anyone special treatment. Now, Jian Xingsui suddenly appears out of nowhere, which is really intriguing!

The assistant director took out a file card and muttered, "What kind of lousy agency did he sign with? Bankrupt Entertainment? That's a funny name."

The director laughed too: "Just as amazing as him."

The two were in a dilemma. They couldn't afford to offend Actor Fu, but the Jian family had agreed. They were now caught in a bind!

Just as they were worrying, someone pushed open the door and walked in. The blond Thai instructor took off his mask and breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally found a place, thank goodness."

"Tuya!" The director smiled when he saw the female mentor they had finally managed to invite: "Your agent just told us that you get lost easily, and we were quite worried. We were just about to send someone to pick you up."

Tuya has a very sweet and lovely appearance. She said with a smile, "I did get lost. A Chinese contestant helped me find my way. His Thai is very good, and he is also a nice person. I think he will be a good contestant. I am looking forward to his performance in the audition."

The director was surprised that a contestant had caught her eye, so she asked, "Then we definitely have to hire him. The person you've got your eye on can't be bad. What's his name?"

“Call me…” Tuya frowned, thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up: “Jian Xingsui.”

...

The room fell silent for a moment.

Tuya looked at the director and assistant director with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong with you two?"

The director and assistant director exchanged a wry smile.

Nothing much happened to them, they just suddenly felt like they didn't want to live anymore.

Jian Xingsui, who was outside, was unaware of the turmoil within the production team. As the auditions slowly began, many contestants showcased their talents, and some gradually emerged as all-rounders who excelled in singing and dancing, all of whom were very popular. An Ran, who was ahead of Jian Xingsui, went in and performed a traditional Chinese dance, which was also appreciated.

This traditional Chinese dance was different from the street dance and modern dance of the other contestants. An Ran has been learning dance since childhood, and her flexibility and other aspects of her body are excellent, which also impressed the directors. She showed her protagonist aura to the fullest.

Soon after they came out, it was Jian Xingsui's turn.

Upon entering the main hall, he found many people seated inside. The front row was occupied by directors and others. Jian Xingsui wondered if it was just his imagination, but as soon as he entered, the directors' gazes towards him seemed...intense.

Jian Xingsui bowed respectfully: "Hello mentors, hello director, I am Jian Xingsui, and my talent is singing."

He sang a song to the accompaniment, which was decent but unremarkable.

While not exactly breathtaking, her voice was decent, and there was one thing that pleased the director: after seeing so many handsome young men with all sorts of stylish hairstyles, Jian Xingsui's buzz cut was quite...surprising.

It's like a group of refined and elegant scholars suddenly having a woodcutter appear. This kind of distinctive look is actually what the production team would prioritize and want.

Although his talent is a bit mediocre, in the past, such a contestant might not have been noticed by the director and the production team. However, he has been approached by two big shots, and now even Tuya has mentioned him. This has made it impossible for the production team to pay attention to him.

The director said, "If you join our program, what are your requirements for us? For example, what kind of support would you like from our production team after you join?"

Jian Xingsui pondered for a moment, his expression becoming very serious.

Just as the director thought that someone who was greeted by two big shots at the same time must be difficult to deal with, and that Jian Xingsui might ask for more screen time or some kind of professional training, the boy standing off the stage looked up and asked softly, "Um, I just wanted to ask, if I pass the audition and can participate in the first episode, is it really true that I can get 20,000 yuan?"

"..."

The room fell silent.

The director felt he had never been so speechless in his life.

Someone who was instructed by two big shots at the same time, just for 20,000 yuan?

"I'll give you 20,000 yuan right now, just tell them to let me go!" The director's inner thoughts were screaming, a mixture of emotions.

The assistant director nodded with tears in his eyes: "Yes."

Jian Xingsui bowed: "Thank you. I have no further questions. By the way, do you provide meals and accommodation?"

Assistant Director: "...Bao."

Jian Xingsui smiled immediately: "That's great."

The two directors were now in a state of confusion. But then they thought, since the requirements were so simple and didn't even require any screen time, it wouldn't matter if this kind of person was selected. That way, they could give Fu, the Best Actor, a satisfactory answer!

The director smiled and said, "Great, you've been accepted. Go back and wait for our notification."

Jian Xingsui was taken aback, not expecting it to be so simple.

However, he still bowed and prepared to go forward to get the registration form. Just as he was about to fill in the form, a staff member from backstage came up from behind and walked up to the director and said, "Director, Xiao Wang, who is in charge of running errands, just had some family matters and asked for leave. He won't be able to come for the next two days. What should we do?"

The director was also worried: "Why did something have to happen at this time, and it's only a few days' leave at the last minute? It's so hard to find replacements, really..."

Just as he was worrying, Jian Xingsui, who always surprised him, suddenly spoke up while holding a form: "Director, are you short of temporary workers?"

The director was taken aback and looked at him in surprise.

After all, the families of those who come to the audition hoping to debut usually have some foundation, and are either rich or noble. Why would anyone ask this? But he still nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"

Jian Xingsui said, "Do you think I'm good enough?"

"..."

The director felt like he had been controlled by this person all day, so he managed to squeeze out, "It's possible, but the pay is only 150 a day."

Jian Xingsui nodded without hesitation: "Okay."

The director's feelings were immediately mixed. He noticed that Jian Xingsui's hands were fair and delicate, which didn't seem like those of a poor family. Moreover, two big shots were greeting him on his behalf. Although one of them wanted to get rid of him, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you short of money?"

Jian Xingsui nodded: "Mm."

The director and assistant director's feelings at that moment were even more indescribable.

In short, it's a complex feeling, like "You've caught my attention, kid!"

However complicated it may be, Jian Xingsui eventually got a job. He didn't plan to go back to the rice cake shop, so he had to find some work to support himself. Brother Wang had agreed to let him live in the agency's staff dormitory, so if he could find a temporary job there, he could solve his food and clothing problems. Although running errands was tiring, it was simple, so he could get the hang of it quickly.

...

A few days later

Downstairs at the entertainment building, Jian Xingsui was helping the security guard check the special guests and vehicles that the program team might invite in the near future when a group of girls slowly gathered not far away, holding light boards and other support items.

Jian Xingsui casually asked the security guard, "Who are they...?"

"Oh, Actor Fu might come today to go over the schedule with the director team." The security guard glanced at the group of fans: "Most of them are fan site admins or sasaeng fans who found out about the schedule in advance."

Jian Xingsui paused, her hand holding the paper clenching unconsciously.

The security guard asked him, "Are you also a fan of Actor Fu?"

“I…” Jian Xingsui lowered his head, making it impossible to see his expression. He shook his head slowly: “I’m not.”

The security guard didn't ask any further questions.

Jian Xingsui's heart began to tighten involuntarily. Just as he finished looking at the list and was about to go back, a nanny van drove up from not far away. Before Jian Xingsui could react, the group of girls were already excited. Some screamed and some cheered. When the nanny van stopped, many people surrounded it.

However, it was another female celebrity who got out of the car to record the show. After the assistant cleared the area, the group of fans who had been surrounding Actor Fu waited for a while. After realizing that Actor Fu really wouldn't be coming today, some people gradually left. When they left, some of their light sticks and signs with small statues fell to the ground without taking them. Jian Xingsui waited until everyone had left before walking forward, squatting down, and picking up the abandoned small statues from the ground.

...

Just then, another van drove in from the other side.

After parking in the designated spot, a staff member from the production crew who was specifically responsible for providing assistance came over eagerly and said, "Brother Fu, come with us to the internal elevator over here, and you can avoid people."

The man who got out of the car was dressed in casual punk style clothes. He was tall and handsome, with black sunglasses on his face. Fu Jinxiao took off his sunglasses with one hand, and his eyes, which looked a little dark from lack of rest, were slightly blue. He nodded and said, "Let's go."

As the group walked toward the elevator, they passed by the spot where the fans were waiting.

Fu Jinxiao casually turned her head to look, only to see a boy standing there, bending down carefully to pick up the scattered signs on the ground. His movements were very gentle, and he would carefully wipe the dirty signs clean. He looked so serious, as if he had picked up some precious treasures.

Fu Jinxiao inexplicably glanced at him a couple more times.

The staff member followed his gaze and smiled, "Those are temporary workers we hired to clean up the site."

Fu Jinxiao responded indifferently. For some reason, the figure seemed strangely familiar, so he casually asked, "What's your name?"

"Oh." The staff member thought for a moment and replied, "I think his name is Jian Xingsui!"

"..."

The movie star, who usually doesn't care much about anything, surprisingly raised an eyebrow and chuckled after a while.

Author's Note:

Fu Jinxiao: What other surprises do you have that I don't know about?