Chapter 191 Fierce Competition

Yuna has been working at the TV station for so many years, starting out as a small supporting role. She has seen and experienced many such situations and has long been accustomed to them.

Her smile remained undimmed as she continued, "It's no surprise that Sister Xia Lu had no impression of me. I was still young back then, unlike Sister Xia Lu, who had already debuted many years earlier. The role I played then didn't really mesh with Sister Xia Lu's. After all, I wasn't old enough to play her sister, and I was a bit too old to play her daughter. So, I'd never actually shared a scene with Sister Xia Lu. Now, we finally have the chance to compete for a role on the same stage. It's truly moving; I never imagined I'd be here today."

Isn't it a pity? After so many years in the industry, I still have to compete with younger actors for roles.

"You're quite sharp-tongued, but roles aren't won by talking." Xia Lu sneered, not wasting time arguing with Yuna anymore. Instead, she found a place to sit down. She had been in the film industry for several years, and the competition there was brutal and intense. What she saw before her was not even an appetizer.

Yuna also sat back. The two women sat not far from each other, but they acted as if the other was transparent and could not see each other.

The competition became even more intense over there as male artists came to audition one after another. There were only two roles, but five male artists were vying for them.

They had all worked with Yuna to some extent, and while waiting for the director, they chatted about family matters and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Only Xia Lu was excluded. She had no interest in joining in the conversation and just used the mirror to touch up her makeup from time to time.

It wasn't until the director arrived that Xia Lu, who had been so stoic, finally revealed a warm and friendly smile. "Director Qi, it's been a long time since we last met. I never thought we'd have the chance to work together again. I still remember the last time I filmed a movie with Director Qi was many years ago. I was wearing this very costume then. I wonder if Director Qi remembers this, as it was also that movie that won me the Best Actress award."

Qi Weiming's serious face also showed a rare smile. "Yes, I remember that back then, Xiu praised you for your talent and said you had an immeasurable future. Speaking of which, since Xiu went to the film company, I've only been in touch with him over the phone. It's been a long time since we've met."

"I'm so envious of the friendship between Director Qi and Xiu," Xia Lu said. "I had dinner with Xiu last night. He told me to listen carefully to Director Qi's teachings. He also said he'd like to invite you to dinner when he's free."

"Let's talk about it after I finish filming this drama. When I'm working, I devote my whole heart to my work and have no time to do personal things." Qi Weiming was a little stubborn.

Xia Lu praised, "Director Qi's dedication to his work is something we younger generations should emulate. No wonder Director Qi is so highly respected in the industry. His character and professionalism are unmatched by ordinary people."

Qi Weiming waved his hand and said, "Don't flatter me. You came here today to audition for a role, right? Let me see first, the way you're dressed, you're aiming for the role of Xie Weihua."

"Yes, I have acted in Republican dramas more than once. Xiu also said that when it comes to playing the role of a socialite, few people on TV can compare to me. Director Qi, why don't you give me this role? I will definitely not let Director Qi down." Xia Lu said directly and boldly.

Qi Weiming opened the door of the audition room and said, "Come in first. I want to test your understanding of this role."

Xia Lu followed behind Qi Weiming, glanced at Yuna arrogantly, and then walked in first.

After Qi Weiming arrived, several other judges also came.

Yuna sat aside, her expression calm, and no idea of ​​her inner thoughts could be seen. She just sat there quietly, waiting for the next person to come in for the audition.

"Huh?"

The male artist next to her let out several soft cries, and Yuna's wandering thoughts were pulled back, and she looked up.

She saw a young woman in a Western-style dress walking towards her. Her every move and gesture revealed the elegant temperament of a daughter of the Republic of China.

She wore a white French dress, a large round pearl necklace around her neck, and satin gloves of the same color on both hands. The most eye-catching thing was the large-brimmed hat on her head, the brim of which was decorated with exaggerated and gorgeous feathers and beautiful ribbons.

She walked over calmly, dignified and noble, with a lively look in her eyes, like a daughter of the Republic of China who had come to the real world.

Yuna saw her stunningly beautiful face and recognized it as Hu Xiaoxiao. She stood up and walked in front of Hu Xiaoxiao. She looked at Hu Xiaoxiao's clothes and asked in amazement, "Which crew did you borrow this costume from? It's really beautiful."

You can tell at first glance that this dress and this entire outfit are genuine and very expensive, so expensive that most people can't afford them.

With her noble temperament and gorgeous attire, Yuna seemed to see Xie Weihua walking out of a book.

Yuna spent a lot of time studying Xie Weihua, but the image of Xie Weihua in her mind has always been vague and there is no very specific image.

Now seeing Hu Xiaoxiao, Xie Weihua has become more concrete, and this character has come alive.

Hu Xiaoxiao walked to the door of the audition room, glanced at the closed door, and said to Yuna, "I borrowed it from a friend."

Many celebrities and wealthy daughters of the Republic of China came to Baogang at that time, and they brought with them many of the gorgeous clothes and decorations they had worn.

Many of these socialites and daughters of wealthy families are still alive and active in upper-class circles.

Hu Xiaoxiao had a good relationship with Ms. Tan Yinglian, who introduced her to many outstanding women from upper-class circles. Many of these women's mothers had been influential figures during the Republic of China era.

Hu Xiaoxiao not only borrowed several sets of clothes and jewelry from them, but also learned some etiquette from the Republic of China period from them.

Hu Xiaoxiao was sweet-talking and good at speaking, and those old people missed their younger selves, so they taught Hu Xiaoxiao a lot of things.

The clothes and outfits Hu Xiaoxiao wore in the three photos she took were also borrowed from them, so the photos turned out so well that even Lin Yi was stunned.

The photo is so good, not to mention the real person appears directly. At this time, even if Hu Xiaoxiao traveled back to the Republic of China, he could still act without any sense of incongruity.

Yuna looked at Hu Xiaoxiao's outfit carefully for a while, then her eyes fell on Hu Xiaoxiao's beautiful face. She lowered her head and began to think.

Then she looked up at Hu Xiaoxiao's temperament hesitantly, frowned slightly, lowered her head, and rolled her eyes.

Soon, she raised her head again and said to Hu Xiaoxiao, "Xia Lu has just gone in. It was supposed to be my turn to audition, but I have something urgent to do and need to leave for a while. You can go in and audition first."

Hu Xiaoxiao saw that Yuna was also dressed to go to Xie Weihua, so he asked, "The auditions are about to start, where are you going? Aren't you afraid you'll miss it?"

"I have something urgent to do. I'll be back soon." Yuna said, then turned and ran away. She was wearing high heels, and because she ran so fast, her back looked a little flustered and nervous.