Chapter 19
Picking up his phone, he saw a message from Zhang Yuge that he hadn't noticed before: "There's been a problem with the production, so filming is temporarily suspended. You'd better make other plans!"
She's not going to film anymore? She's all prepared, how can she just decide not to film like this?
Looking at the schedule with only a few classes left, Zhu Yu felt helpless.
She spent tens of thousands of yuan on equestrian and martial arts lessons alone, and now it's all gone down the drain...
"Director, how can you just stop filming like this? I've almost finished my classes!"
Since Zhang Yuge sent a message at this hour, he must not be asleep, so Zhu Yu doesn't need to worry about disturbing him.
Although being a stunt double is not a good job compared to being a regular actor, it's still a big-budget production!
If the show becomes a hit, putting it on her resume might make directors of ordinary production teams think more highly of her.
Moreover, you can also watch the big stars perform live and learn from them.
What I learned was all practical experience!
Zhu Yu herself really values this opportunity!
Who knew that even though the start date for filming was already set, it could be suddenly called off...
However, since things have come to this point, Zhu Yu can only make other plans for this time, no matter how regrettable it may be.
It wasn't until several months later that she learned from trending topics why the production had been halted.
The more regretful you are now for not being able to join the crew, the more fortunate you will be back then.
After all, for an actor, no matter how important it is to learn practical skills, they must also cherish their reputation.
"Don't ask anymore. I'll let you know if the situation changes."
Zhang Yuge didn't know much about the inside story, but he could roughly guess some of it by observing his senior brother's condition.
However, people of that class are not people that lowly karami can talk about casually.
"Okay, okay."
Zhu Yu, who was already quite depressed, became even more depressed now.
Zhu Yu's depressed mood lasted until she went to her last martial arts class and was asked to renew her subscription.
The coach praised Zhu Yu's learning ability at length and said that he would arrange a more advanced course for her next.
After being rejected and learning the reason, she said, "It's always good to have more skills. I don't understand your entertainment industry, but martial arts stars always have a longer career than traffic stars, right?"
These words were like a wake-up call. Feeling enlightened, Zhu Yu immediately renewed her course for another year with the coach.
It was all because that woman said, "Learning is easy, mastering is hard. If you want to improve further at your current level, you won't see much effect after one or two lessons."
Then Zhu Yu saw a man spin three times and then kick, breaking through seven wooden boards in a row.
"Want to learn? The photos will turn out really good!"
"I'll learn! Coach, I'll learn!"
Fortunately, Zhu Yu's parents, whom she had never met, provided her with enough living expenses.
On the contrary, when it came to the equestrian course, after learning that Zhu Yu had actually paid for a year of martial arts classes, Tan Lingling tried her best to dissuade her, and finally gave up the idea of Zhu Yu renewing her course.
"You're not planning to participate in any competition. For this kind of thing, you just need to make a show of it. The director won't film anything that detailed!"
"Instead of spending your time learning these things, you should go to the film and television base and work as an extra to get to know some directors and assistant directors!"
"Be rational. Those coaches are just saying those things to get you to renew your subscription. Do you really think they're doing it for your own good?"
Although she couldn't invite Shi Ru and Zhang Yuge to dinner, Tan Lingling's relationship with Zhu Yu became closer from that day on.
Specifically, whenever Tan Lingling received news of several film auditions at school, she would immediately notify Zhu Yu and go to the audition with her.
Despite repeated defeats, in Zhu Yu's heart, Tan Lingling was already considered a friend she could talk to.
Although Shi Ru didn't understand this, in his mind, girls' friendships were always inexplicable.
As for Zhou Ye, that's Zhou Ye's problem; Tan Lingling didn't do anything wrong.
"Um, this is Tan Lingling. Zhu Yu went to take a bath, so I'll play with her for a while."
Hearing the unusually sweet voice coming from his headphones, Shi Ru frowned.
I simply moved my character to a safe zone and logged off.
Well, he still couldn't bring himself to like this seemingly gentle girl.
"Huh? It seems like someone's missing?"
The last thing I heard in my headphones was a question from Tan Lingling, who had been following Shi Ru's every move.
Shi Ru ignored it. He would go online every night on time, only because he wanted to play with Zhu Yu.
Since she's busy, we can continue when she's free, or we can arrange to meet again next time.
Thanks to her growing relationship with Zhu Yu, Tan Lingling finally joined the nightly game team before the drama auditions.
Tan Lingling, who was unaware of the existence of the game group, finally managed to get a seat on Zhou Ye's sofa thanks to this major progress.
"The videos I sent you are from their previous performances; you can take a look."
Shi Ru registered under Shi Fangyue's company and became one of the sponsors of the play.
He seemed to take Zhu Yu's upcoming interview more seriously than Zhu Yu himself.
—Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Zhu Yu was essentially someone introduced by Shi Ru, and his every move represented Shi Ru.
If Zhu Yu performs poorly, it will also affect the reputation of Shi Ru and his uncle's company.
The terms "sugar daddy and sugar daddy's mistress" are never pleasant to use, no matter where you are.
"Yes, I've read them all, and I even wrote short biographies of the characters!"
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"No need to send it to me. You know more about professional matters than I do. This role doesn't have many scenes, but you still need to prepare well."
This is because they are afraid that Zhu Yu won't take the lines seriously if he sees that there are few lines, and that he will lose face in the end.
"Don't worry, I'm very meticulous!"
Zhu Yu patted her chest and assured him that this was the first resource she had received from the powerful figure she had finally managed to get in touch with.
If she doesn't perform well, her relationship with Shi Ru might come to an end.
Zhu Yu was able to distinguish between what was important and what was not.
Her goal can only be achieved after entering the entertainment industry, but it's not just about entering.
Standing in front of the theater where the interview was to be held, looking at the bustling crowd, Zhu Yu's heart was pounding and her eyes were filled with a determined ambition.
Because it's a well-known stage play, there were many people auditioning this time.
After signing in and receiving her number at the registration desk, Zhu Yu found a quiet spot and sat down on the ground.
She opened her notes app, which contained excerpts of scripts and character biographies she had gleaned from watching videos.
"Numbers 38, 39, 40, and 41, enter! Numbers 42, 43, 44, and 45, get ready!"
As the numbers were called, the atmosphere in the waiting hall gradually became more intense.
The noisy conversations were replaced by repeated lines of dialogue.
Perhaps because it was a well-known stage play, Zhu Yu did not see any established actors from the entertainment industry at the event.
(Acting in a well-known stage play, with such outstanding predecessors, is a bad deal for an already famous actor—it would be a failure if they didn't succeed.)
Therefore, everyone here looks to be around the same age, and they are probably newcomers who are preparing for or have just entered the entertainment industry.
Zhu Yu drew number 87, and there were still half a group of people ahead of her, so she was able to keep her composure.
Next to her sat a girl with her hair in a bun; her black leotard looked loose on her.
She is number 45.
When her number was called, Zhu Yu noticed that she trembled slightly, and her voice was noticeably choked up when she continued reciting her lines.
Although it's not nice to say it like this, Zhu Yu still felt a bit sad—to do well in the entertainment industry, a profession that involves being exposed to the public eye, you need to have a strong heart.
This girl clearly doesn't have the mental fortitude to accept public scrutiny.
At the very least, its ability to withstand pressure is clearly insufficient.
Beside her followed a middle-aged woman carrying many bags and packages, wearing heavy makeup and speaking a dialect that Zhu Yu couldn't understand.
From the moment the two sat down next to Zhu Yu, the middle-aged woman kept telling the girl some things to pay attention to during the interview.
Zhu Yu, who had no guide, was fortunate enough to listen to a few of these conversations and benefited greatly from them.
"Numbers 42, 43, 44, and 45, please enter!"
"They're here!" The middle-aged woman grabbed the girl and ran towards the staff.
I need to work harder!
Seeing the girl stagger as she was being pulled, Zhu Yu, perhaps infected by her own anxiety, also felt a little nervous.
A wave of discomfort washed over me, running from my stomach to my heart, and several deep breaths did not help.
I stood up and shook my calves, which were a little numb from sitting cross-legged for so long.
I need to go to the toilet.
...
After all that fuss, Zhu Yu moved to a secluded spot to continue preparing. After only five or six practice sessions, she could hear her own number in the distance.
"Number 87, get ready!"
Afraid of missing the formal interview because she was too focused on practicing, Zhu Yu tidied up the papers she had scattered on the floor and quickly walked back to the waiting hall.
The hall was nearly empty by now, with people scattered around, each occupying a corner and covering their ears as they prepared.
The atmosphere was actually more tense than when there were more people.
It seems the candidates who came out of the interviews didn't have a very good reaction...
Zhu Yu keenly realized this, and perhaps some of them even cried after coming out because they hadn't performed well.
Anxiety is contagious.
Realizing she was having trouble breathing again, Zhu Yu closed her eyes tightly and tried to calm herself down.
But then I thought, perhaps channeling this emotion into the role I'm about to play would have unexpected results?
The scene she was preparing for the role she was going to interview for happened to be a scene with a depressing atmosphere and a rather extreme character state.
Such scenes pose a significant challenge to acting skills and put the actor's fundamental abilities to the test.
Similarly, it also allows them to better showcase their acting skills to the judges.
When she opened her eyes again, she was standing on that stormy night, and standing in front of her was the person she loved most.
She had just heard news that tore her apart and caused her unbearable pain, leaving her almost breathless.
Tears blurred the face of the person before her. Trembling, she gripped their arm tightly, managing to squeeze out a single word from her throat—
"This isn't real... Tell me this isn't real, right?"
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