Ning Mochen stood firmly in the center, speaking calmly and unhurriedly.

With a warm and deep voice and outstanding demeanor, he garnered countless applause with just a few words.

Even Xu Yan was speechless, tugging at her sleeve repeatedly, "Yuan, he's top-notch! I've only ever seen President Ning on TV, but he's several times more handsome in person than on TV. I remember he's only 32, right? Young, successful, rich, and good-looking. If I could sleep with him, I...I..."

Xu Yan stuttered, which was rare for her.

Chu Yuan teased her deliberately, "What, are you going to give up your acting career to cook and clean for him?"

Xu Yan hates doing housework, especially cooking.

Hearing this, her eyebrows furrowed into a knot, then she waved her hand and said, "Then forget it. No matter how handsome a man is, he's not good enough for me to be his nanny."

Chu Yuan smiled without saying a word, hiding in the crowd, carefully observing Ning Mochen's eyebrows, eyes, and figure.

What a coincidence, she also wants to sleep with him.

The next instant, Ning Mochen looked directly at her. Chu Yuan tried to dodge, but couldn't, and their eyes met.

...

Is this the function of the attracting butterfly?

Since she couldn't avoid it, Chu Yuan raised her lips and gave the other person a sweet smile.

Ning Mochen paused, suppressing the urge to clutch his chest. At that moment of throbbing, he felt a lingering intoxication, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

He casually looked away.

The opening ceremony is complete.

Chen Si stood next to Ning Mochen and announced with a smile that the audition would begin in ten minutes.

Only for those who have received an audition text message!

A chorus of groans erupted from the audience, but it did nothing to affect the selection process or the excitement and nervousness of the contestants about to go on stage.

Chu Yuan and Xu Yan entered the backstage area with the script. Xu Yan was so nervous that her palms were sweating.

Chu Yuan, however, pulled the curtain open a crack and peeked at Ning Mochen.

There were three judges on stage, one of whom was Ning Mochen, and the other two were presumably the director and screenwriter.

They all had stern faces and looked very serious.

Ning Mochen was dressed as usual in a black haute couture suit, with one button undone on his white shirt, exuding a touch of unruliness amidst his formality.

His wrists were fair and smooth, with distinct knuckles. Placed on his crossed legs, they exuded a natural air of nobility and highlighted the physique of a mature man.

A fluorescent light shone on his profile, making him look as beautiful as a medieval oil painting, making one's breath catch in their throat.

"Yuan, I can't take it anymore, I'm so nervous, I can't breathe!"

Chu Yuan was engrossed in watching when Xu Yan suddenly pulled her, startling her.

As she looked away, Ning Mochen stopped flipping through the documents and subtly glanced in her direction.

His finger landed on her application form...

Chu Yuan, a third-year student majoring in performing arts, auditioned for the role of the second female lead.

Ning Mochen raised an eyebrow imperceptibly. Her?

Chen Si urged the first contestant to come on stage quickly using the microphone.

Unfortunately, Xu Yan came in second and Chu Yuan came in third, so Xu Yan seemed even more flustered after the first person went up.

Chu Yuan held her hand down. "Yan Yan, calm down. Trust me, you can do it."

Xu Yan has the personality of an older sister, which actually fits the female lead quite well. Her family background is not good, just like Chu Yuan's, so she studies very hard. Don't be fooled by her carefree attitude; sometimes she can stay up until two or three in the morning to prepare for a role.

They are extremely strict about how much or how little they eat.

The most memorable time for Chu Yuan was when Xu Yan ate cucumber with tea for a full half month!

Just before Xu Yan went on stage, Chu Yuan bought her a pill from the system that could relieve tension.

Therefore, Xu Yan performed very consistently, and the audience cheered after her performance.

The three judges approved her immediately.

Xu Yan was so happy she almost jumped for joy, and gave Chu Yuan a big bear hug.

Chu Yuan almost choked by her. "Let go! It's my turn!"

"Go, Yuan Yuan!" Xu Yan cheered Chu Yuan on as she went on stage.

Chu Yuan was alright; she had already figured out how to make the most of her abilities.

When I received the text message last night, each person was given a short script and was asked to act out the script within ten minutes.

In short, Chu Yuan's scene is as follows: Consort Rou suffered a miscarriage and suspected that Consort Chen was responsible, but she had no evidence. So, she used teasing and persuasive words to skillfully put Consort Chen in a bad light in front of the emperor.

There's usually no rehearsal during auditions; it's all self-directed and self-acted, just pretending there is.

However, as soon as Chu Yuan stepped onto the stage, she bowed to Ning Mochen and asked, "Judge, could you please play the Emperor for a moment?"

Before Ning Mochen could say anything, Chen Si was already sweating profusely.

"We regret to inform you that we cannot grant your request. If you cannot perform, you may withdraw."

Chu Yuan ignored Chen Si's ruthlessness; she simply stared intently at Ning Mochen.

I simply don't believe that he could remain indifferent and not help her under the influence of the guiding butterfly.

Sure enough, amidst the murmurs and speculation that Chu Yuan had lost her mind, Ning Mochen raised his hand and said, "It's alright."

Immediately afterwards, he stepped down from the judges' seat with a composed and elegant demeanor, eliciting many screams.

"Your Majesty, Rou'er is so sorry..." Chu Yuan knelt softly at his feet without any preamble. Her face was streaked with tears, and she burst into tears at the drop of a hat, her eyes reddening slightly.

Ning Mochen froze, and at the same time, his heart clenched.

He still remembered how annoyed he was when she cried last time, but this time, he felt a strange pang in his heart.

Chu Yuan continued, tears streaming down her face, "Your Majesty, Rou'er is incompetent and failed to protect the child. Rou'er is truly heartbroken for Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty has not had many children over the years... Rou'er is frail and not suited to have children, but for Your Majesty, Rou'er is willing."

"Rou'er is not afraid of enduring the pain of morning sickness. Even if she can't eat or drink, can't sleep or wake up, as long as she has the Emperor in her heart, she feels that even bitterness is sweet and that every day is full of hope..."

"Your Majesty, it's all Rou'er's bad luck, it has nothing to do with Sister Chen. The beast caused the trouble. Even if it was Sister Chen's cat, which is usually docile, it's still not something Sister Chen can control..."

As she spoke, she pressed her entire face against Ning Mochen's thigh, tilted her head slightly back, her eyes were deep red, and her face was covered in tears.

With both hands, she gripped Ning Mochen's trouser seams tightly, her fingertips turning white from the force.

"Cut! That take is a wrap!" The director next to me jumped up.

Instinctive reaction channel.

After saying that, I realized that this was not a filming location, but just an audition.

The director was extremely embarrassed, scratching his head. "I'm so sorry, I got too into character during that scene and it just happened like a professional habit."

The screenwriter glanced at Chu Yuan, then at Ning Mochen, who was being held by Chu Yuan, and couldn't help but show pity. On the surface, he remained calm, but in his heart, a storm was raging.

This woman actually managed to win over President Ning?

Regardless of her acting skills, her captivating charm alone is truly remarkable.

In an instant, both the director and the screenwriter mentally ticked off Chu Yuan!

However, this was nothing, because Ning Mochen suddenly bent down and picked up Chu Yuan.

His slightly trembling voice fell on Chu Yuan's ear, "I'm sorry, it was the Ning family that caused you to be hurt."

What others saw was Chu Yuan acting, showcasing her acting skills; what he saw, however, was her paleness and near death on the hospital bed that day…

Why do I feel a little heartache?