Chapter 55

At noon, everyone took their lunch boxes and found a place to eat. Yan Qing brought Ming Xu and others with him, along with Zhou Jiaxing and Qian Yang.

Facing a big director, Zhou Mingshu, no matter how outgoing she is, dared not say much. Others might not say anything to her, but would blame her mistakes on Yan Qing.

Yan Qing, Zhou Jiaxing and Zhu Yu were discussing the casting for the morning.

Zhu Yu: "I think Qin Song is more in line with the male lead. His own conditions are very similar to the male lead. I am quite satisfied with the temperament he exudes."

After hearing this, Yan Qing glanced at Ming Xu and nodded: "Qin Song is indeed more in line with the male protagonist I created."

Zhou Jiaxing smiled, his eyes fixed on Mingxu who was eating slowly: "If he is Teacher Yan's boyfriend."

Zhu Yu interrupted: "I told you not to have any ideas about Teacher Yan's boyfriend anymore."

"I just want to get to know you."

Ming Xu put down his things and stood up: "Director Zhou, my name is Ming Xu."

Zhou Jiaxing looked at Mingxu's figure, his eyes lit up instantly, and he continued to persuade: "You really don't want to consider it?"

Seeing Zhou Jiaxing's expectant eyes, Mingxu and Yan Qing looked at each other and shook their heads: "Sorry, that's not what I'm interested in."

"Alas, the entertainment industry has lost a rising star."

"I'm sorry, Director Zhou is just like that. He feels from the bottom of his heart that you are suitable for him." Zhu Yu explained on the side.

Yan Qing: "It's okay."

Suddenly thinking of something, Zhou Jiaxing started staring at Ming Xu again, and Zhu Yu was even a little afraid of him.

"Honestly, if you're willing, I'll definitely cast you as the male lead in this drama," he said, before he couldn't help but sigh, "It's so similar. No, no, no, it's simply tailor-made for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Jiaxing looked at Yan Qing and asked with a firm look in his eyes: "Is he the prototype?"

Hearing this, even Qianyang, who had been eating silently, stopped what he was doing and looked at them.

Yan Qing was stunned for a few seconds, looking at the expectant eyes of the crowd, Ming Xu was among them.

She nodded.

Zhou Jiaxing seemed relieved.

"The prototype of this book is coal...Ming Xu?" Zhou Mingshu asked in conclusion.

"Well, you're the inspiration for me."

"Me?" Now it was Zhou Mingshu's turn to be surprised, "When did I give you inspiration?" She thought about it over and over again, but couldn't figure out when and where she had done these things.

Yan Qing explained: "When I first returned to China, you said someone had a crush on me."

When the unrelated people heard this, they hurried back to their seats and watched this drama that the listeners were interested in.

Yan Qing: "I just wanted to commemorate it, but I didn't expect it."

I didn’t expect to meet my male protagonist, I didn’t expect that the story I wrote inadvertently would be remade, and I didn’t expect that my life would change because of it.

Seeing Yan Qing and Ming Xu staring at each other, Zhou Jiaxing spoke up: "Um... the food is getting cold."

He also wanted to watch the whole show, but time did not permit it.

After a while, Qian Lin came in: "Director Zhou, Fang Yi is here."

Zhou Jiaxing put down the lunch box resignedly: "Okay, time to get to work."

The next audition was still held in the morning studio, and it was still the same as usual. Zhu Yu and Yan Qing were responsible for the main interviews, and Zhou Jiaxing was taking a nap on the side.

Fang Yi entered the room and saw it was full of people, some of whom were strangers. She looked around calmly and her eyes fell on the girl next to Zhu Yu.

She doesn't seem to be from the entertainment industry, and I have never seen her before. Is she the author of the original novel?

Zhu Yu glanced at Yan Qing and signaled to her.

Yan Qing: "Can you play games?"

Fang Yi was stunned. What kind of question was this? She bit her lip. It seemed that she would have to play the game hard after returning. "No."

Yan Qing: "Have you never played any games?"

"No." Fang Yi was afraid that he would be eliminated because of this. This opportunity was obtained by his agent after many people were begging for it. "Whatever game you need me to play, I will learn it when I get home. I learn things quickly."

Seeing that she was a little anxious, Yan Qing explained: "I just want someone who can't fight at all, you try it first."

As he spoke, Zhou Mingshu took out his cell phone and handed it to Fang Yi.

Looking at the game interface on the screen, Fang Yi was a little at a loss as to where to start. She carefully clicked on each icon.

I don’t know any of them.

Yan Qing observed for a moment, signaled Zhou Mingshu to take the phone away, and nodded to Zhou Jiaxing.

Zhou Jiaxing then stood up and said lazily, "Okay, go back and wait for news."

Hearing that he was asked to go back, Fang Yi was stunned and wanted to try again: "Director Zhou."

"Okay, we all saw it. You go wait outside for a while, no need to go back." After saying that, he asked his assistant to take her out.

After leaving the room, Fang Yi was still recovering. Looking at the assistant beside her, she suppressed her urge to ask. She didn't know what the director and screenwriter meant. The author's expression just now seemed quite satisfied with her.

Thinking of this, Fang Yi took out a pack of tissues from his bag and wiped the sweat from his hands.

The second actress was waiting outside the door. When she saw Fang Yi's nervous look when she came out, she knew that this audition was not going to be easy. She didn't want to come, but her agent said that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become famous, and threatened her with taking a vacation.

"My family is not short of money, and I'm fine being a third or fourth tier city person right now."

When the agent heard this, she was furious: "Xu Wenhe! Can you be a little more promising?" She felt that if she said a few more words to this person, she would be angry to death. She had liked Xu Wenhe because she thought she was very ambitious. After getting along with her for a while, let alone ambition, all she had in her mind was vacation and games.

As soon as she entered the room, she knew she would definitely not be selected, so she relaxed and just thought of it as a chance to make herself familiar to the big guys and to explain to her agent.

"Hello, Director Zhou, hello everyone. I'm Xu Wenhe."

Looking at Xu Wenhe's bright image, Yan Qing felt that she was good, but not suitable for this role.

Xu Wenhe also got straight to the point: "Teachers, I've read the original novel, and I don't think it's suitable for the female lead. If there's a supporting role that's suitable for me, I'd like to try."

Zhou Jiaxing was happy: "Why did you come if it's not suitable for you?" After saying that, he glanced at Yan Qing and Zhu Yu. Yan Qing pointed to the name of the second female lead in the script, and Zhu Yu understood.

"My agent also wants me to appear in front of the audience more often, so it would be best if I could be selected."

"Okay, go back. There's a supporting role that's quite suitable for you. It's the second female lead, the heroine's childhood friend. Go back and study it."

Xu Wenhe was overjoyed. "Thank you, Director Zhou, and thank you everyone. I'll be leaving now."

Yan Qing: "It really suits the second female lead."

There were also several auditions for the second male lead, but after looking at them one by one, none of them were satisfactory.

Zhou Mingshu was a little tired of reading, and whispered to Yang Mingzhou: "The entertainment industry is not easy to break into."

"I've given up."

The last actor left, and Zhou Jiaxing stood up and clapped his hands: "Thank you for your hard work, everyone. The restaurant has been booked, everyone should be there before nine o'clock."

Yan Qing walked at the end. She squeezed Ming Xu's arm and asked, "Are you tired?"

Ming Xu held her hand in his backhand: "You've worked hard."

“It’s worth it to do what you love.”

When they got in the car, Qianlin was sitting in the passenger seat. Qianlin greeted with a smile: "Sister, I have a question."

"you say."

"Why choose an actress who can't play games to play the female lead? Doesn't the female lead know how to play games? Yesterday's male lead was also supposed to be a good gamer." She didn't quite understand, and now she could finally ask.

Yan Qing glanced at Ming Xu and replied, "That's why the male lead needs to teach you. As punishment, you have to read the original novel ten times."

When we got to the restaurant, everyone was from the studio.

After spending a whole day together, Zhou Mingshu and Yang Mingzhou were no longer reserved and left their friends behind to follow Qian Lin.

Looking at the people talking and laughing, Qian Yang couldn't help but speak up for his sister: "Qian Lin has been like this since she was a child, she likes the hustle and bustle."

Zhu Yu added, "She's the most boisterous person in the whole studio. Once, she woke us up at three in the morning to watch a meteor shower."

Zhou Jiaxing: "Well, I stayed up all night and just went to bed at two o'clock, but was woken up at three o'clock. But I didn't see the meteor. I only found out that the meteor was today when I checked my phone the next day."

After saying that, everyone except Zhou Jiaxing burst into laughter.

"It seems Qianlin did a lot of things like this when he was a kid."

The victim Qianyang said that was correct.

Ming Xu was also amused. Seeing him smiling with his head slightly lowered, Zhou Jiaxing's eyes rolled and he became thoughtful again. Zhu Yu saw it all and glared at him.

"Teacher Yan, when will the wedding be held? Our team can plan it for you."

Speaking of the wedding, Yan Qing blushed instantly and stammered, "It's... still early.

Zhou Jiaxing gave her a meaningful look, then looked at Ming Xu: "Where's Teacher Ming?"

Ming Xu was stunned for a moment when he was called. He looked at Yan Qing first. He really wanted to get married, but such things could not be rushed. Moreover, her career was on the rise, and he could not bring her confusion because of his own selfish desires.

"I listen to her."

Having said that, Zhou Jiaxing stopped teasing the two of them. He just felt sorry that Mingxu had no intention of entering the entertainment industry and he couldn't guarantee that he could make him another superstar.

After dinner, Yan Qing and others prepared to return to the hotel.

When leaving, Zhou Mingshu and Qian Lin held hands reluctantly. Qian Lin pouted: "Remember to look for me next time you come to Nancheng. Don't forget me when you go back."

Zhou Mingshu: "I won't forget you. Keep in touch. I'll come see you when I'm free."

Qian Lin also asked Qian Yang if Zhou Mingshu could come visit her on set while she was working. After getting permission, Qian Lin specifically reminded him several times: "Wait until I join the crew, then you can come and play."

On the way back in the car, Yan Qing teased Zhou Mingshu: "Now you have connections in the entertainment industry."

Zhou Mingshu snorted, "Aren't you my biggest connection in the entertainment industry?"

When they arrived at the hotel, Zhou Mingshu no longer asked to sleep with Yan Qing. She ran back to her room as soon as she got out of the car, leaving Yan Qing and Mingxu behind.

Thinking of tonight's words, Ming Xu hesitated to speak.

"What's wrong?"

Ming Xu: "It's okay."

"If you have something to say, just say it. There's no one else here to talk about."

Ming Xu: "Director Zhou's team must be top-notch at wedding planning."

Hearing this, Yan Qing blushed again and scolded him: "Ming Xu!" She glared at him, quickened her pace and walked away without even waiting for him in the elevator.

Back in the room, Yan Qing touched his face and saw Ming Xu's message on his phone.

[Ming Xu]: Go to bed early.

[Yan Qing]: Don’t talk to me anymore.

[Ming Xu]: Okay, I won’t say anything until you fall asleep.

Seeing the message, she smiled coquettishly. Why is this guy becoming more and more out of line? She didn't reply to his message anymore.

The next morning, Mingxu was waiting in the restaurant.

As soon as Yan Qing entered the door, she saw him and the breakfast that had been prepared.

The two looked at each other, but Yan Qing ignored him.

Ming Xu: "Report to the leader and leave for Haicheng on time at 9 o'clock."

The leader was silent.

"Boss, how's your breakfast? Is it to your liking?"

"good."

When they were almost done eating, Zhou Mingshu hurried over. Seeing their empty plates, he sighed, "Call me next time!"

Yan Qing was puzzled: "Turn off your mute first."

Before leaving, the two snack kings hit it off and decided to buy some snacks. Coincidentally, there was a convenience store in the hotel lobby. Looking at the large bag of food, Yan Qing exclaimed, "A glutton is born."