Chapter 43 Hua Tian's Audition: A Dream Collaboration, Another Wave of Turbulence
I had a good night's sleep.
At nine o'clock, Song Ying woke up from her sleep.
Her long, chestnut-brown hair, resembling seaweed, was spread out like satin on the soft down pillow. A small, dark red mole on her collarbone added a touch of allure, making her snow-white skin appear even more striking.
Song Ying rubbed her eyes, her cheeks still flushed. She stretched, and a slight soreness suddenly came from her lower back.
Thinking back to last night, her cheeks, as translucent as mutton fat jade, flushed even more.
I'm going to die.
Last night, she was lucky to have kept her sanity in mind because she was thinking about today's audition; otherwise, she would probably be completely broken by now.
The bed next to her was already empty, but Song Ying wasn't surprised.
Qin Shu also has his own work to do, but every time he leaves, he prepares breakfast for her in advance. Song Ying felt sorry for him being tired and once said that she didn't need it, but Qin Shu liked to do it, so Song Ying let him do it. This has become a tacit understanding and habit between the two of them.
After a quick wash and a meal, not long after, Sister Hong called.
"My makeup artist and I will be there in a bit, and we'll do your hair and makeup then."
The story of "Temptation Star" is divided into three stages: campus, workplace, and wealthy family. The second female lead, Qi Yue, also goes through these three stages of growth. From a flamboyant and unrestrained young girl in school, to a scheming and domineering CEO after the decline of the Qi family, to a clear-headed and enlightened woman after reconciling with her sister Qi Xing, and the love-hate relationship with Zhan Rong, her growth spans a great deal.
The character is well-developed, and the makeup and styling are extremely varied.
The doorbell rang, and as soon as Sister Hong entered the house, she handed over the clothes she was carrying.
"Go change into the clothes you wanted."
Thanks.
Song Ying took the clothes into the dressing room, closed the door, and Hong Jie stood guard at the door, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.
"Are you really sure you want to wear this outfit? Xiao Li has prepared four outfits for you, all cut to your size and based on the manga character designs. I still think the other outfits look better and better reflect your personality."
"Sister Hong, trust my judgment."
"It's not that I don't believe you, what I mean is, if we change it now, it's still not too late. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient once the makeup and styling are done."
Yesterday in the car, Sister Hong and Song Ying talked about what to wear.
According to her, Qi Yue's domineering CEO persona after her transformation into a villain is extremely powerful and charismatic, exuding a dangerous aura amidst her beauty. If Song Ying were to audition with this look, it would definitely be a big plus.
However, Song Ying and Qin Shu both chose the school uniform.
Qin Shu's reasoning was that he had never seen Song Ying wear it, and that being unconventional would easily distinguish her from others.
Song Ying's attitude was...
“I’ve seen Sun Ruoxuan’s style. For her, playing Qi Yue during her dark phase was a completely natural performance. But precisely because of this, it’s difficult for her to portray other aspects of Qi Yue. This is her strength, but also her biggest problem.”
"Hua Tian's dramas have always paid attention to the three-dimensionality of the characters, especially the villains, who are not stereotypical, mindless villains. Now, with the original author Wen Xiaowen personally handling the script and Director Fang providing guidance, it is far from enough to simply make Qi Yue a believable character."
In the mirror, Song Ying wore a black and red tie around her neck, her chin slightly raised, making her neck appear even longer and whiter.
“Sun Ruoxuan is 28 this year, and I am 24. Fans of the original work and the production team must be worried that we can't portray the youthful naturalness of a 16-year-old girl in a high school drama. Nowadays, there are so many adaptations, and how many people have messed up their performances because of a mismatch between age and role?”
After tidying up her clothes, Song Ying turned around and looked at herself in the mirror before pushing open the door.
“Those people don’t lack acting skills, but rather the physical fit. So today, what I’m going to do is dispel that concern of theirs—see, what do you say?”
The girl in front of me had her hair tied up in a high ponytail.
The upper body is a white short-sleeved shirt, paired with a black and red tie, and the lower body is a matching knee-length plaid skirt, paired with black leather shoes.
It was a very common girls' high school uniform, but on her, it looked quite elegant.
With skin as white as snow, a face as beautiful as jade, and a pair of long, slender legs, she was youthful, beautiful, lively, and charming.
His eyes were arrogant, and he exuded a haughty air.
She is clearly the real Qi Yue from the comics.
"You..."
Sister Hong looked her up and down, then silently gave a thumbs up. "Let's do it your way."
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Huatian Media, 1:30 PM.
Hongjie and Xiaolu accompanied Song Ying as they got out of the car.
Just as she was about to enter, Sister Hong's phone suddenly rang.
"Something came up on my end. Xiao Lu, you go with A Ying. If anything happens, call me anytime. A Ying, are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"
Song Ying's first two roles were gifts from Shengshi Entertainment when she signed with the company, and Sister Hong accompanied her during the casting process.
Now that Song Ying is auditioning alone for the first time, and with a production company she has never worked with before, Sister Hong is still a little worried.
"In a society governed by the rule of law, there are no wolves or tigers, so don't worry."
Seeing that she still had the nerve to be playful, Sister Hong chuckled, "Alright, then you decide for yourself. I'll be going now. But—"
Sister Hong suddenly stopped, pointing at her and warning, "Don't cause trouble, you hear me?"
"Don't worry, Sister Hong, am I the kind of person who acts recklessly? You go ahead and get busy!" Song Ying pushed Sister Hong towards the door.
"Alright, I'll go by myself. You hurry up and go in, don't waste time."
Alright!
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As one of the top media companies in the industry, Huatian owns an entire office building with a highly designed aesthetic.
After entering, Xiao Lu looked around and sighed.
"Sister Ying, this Huatian looks much more impressive than our Shengshi."
Song Ying remained calm, "Shengshi was glorious before, but it has declined somewhat in the last two years. However, speaking of which, Huatian also experienced a trough seven or eight years ago. It was only through the efforts of the current president, Gu Yanzhe, and senior director, Ji Zhiheng, that the dying camel was saved. That's how business is, ups and downs are normal."
Seeing the access control sign not far away, Song Ying walked to the front desk and said, "Hello, I'm Song Ying. I have an audition for Director Fang's new film today."
"Song, Song Ying!"
The receptionist was stunned for a moment, then looked up and saw Song Ying clearly. Her eyes lit up. "I know you! Chu Tanyue is amazing! Ahhh, I finally met you in person!"
Song Ying was slightly taken aback.
Then she chuckled and said, "Thank you for liking it."
"Are you here to audition? Let me check for you, please wait a moment!"
The young woman quickly checked the information, greeted her colleagues, and walked out with her employee card.
"It's on the seventeenth floor, room 1732. I'll take you there now."
"Thank you for your trouble."
As they walked forward, the receptionist pressed the elevator button, and after they got off, she held the elevator door open for the two of them. After Song Ying and Xiao Lu went in, she followed them in.
As the elevator ascended, the young woman excitedly took out her notebook and pen from her pocket and turned to a page.
"Excuse me, Ms. Song, could you please sign your name for me?"
"sign?"
"Mmm-hmm!" The little girl nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
"No problem, give it to me."
This is the first time since his comeback that someone has asked him for an autograph.
Song Ying handed her bag to Xiao Lu, picked up the notebook and wrote her name. When she handed it back, the receptionist didn't catch it properly and the notebook fell to the ground. Song Ying quickly squatted down to pick it up for her.
I happened to glance at the other pages of the notebook, almost half of which were covered with the signatures of different celebrities.
Song Ying's lips twitched slightly.
"Are you treating getting autographs like you're collecting stamps?"
Mentioning this, the young woman wasn't nervous at all. "Hehe, to be honest, I got the job as a receptionist so I could see my idol up close! Seeing so many handsome men and beautiful women every day makes me smile in my dreams! Seeing you in person today, I can eat eight bowls of rice tonight! Speaking of which, I'm a firefly too!"
Song Ying's fans are called Fireflies.
Seeing the little girl's delighted expression, Song Ying smiled and handed her the notebook and pen, winking at her.
"I'll remember you, Zhou An'an, but don't eat too much for dinner. Eight bowls are too much. Have a steamed bun instead."
"How...how do you know my name?" Zhou An'an was stunned.
Song Ying pointed to the employee name tag on her chest, "Isn't it written there?"
Zhou An'an suddenly realized, then smiled sheepishly and scratched her head, "I was so stupid..."
"bite--"
The elevator stopped.
After the door opened, Zhou An'an led the two to the waiting room. "The audition starts at two o'clock. There are still twenty minutes left. Teacher Song, let me get you some water. Please wait here in the lounge for a while."
Zhou An'an is exceptionally enthusiastic when she encounters her favorite celebrity.
After getting two glasses of water, Zhou An'an noticed that there was no one else in the lounge except Song Ying and Xiao Lu. Knowing that Song Ying had a good personality, Zhou An'an couldn't help but gossip.
"Um, Ms. Song, are you here today to audition for the role of Qi Yue in 'Temptation Star'?"
Song Ying was taken aback. "You figured it out?"
"Of course! I'm a die-hard fan of 'Temptation Star,' and I've bought all of Wen Xiaowen's comics. When I first saw you, I recognized your outfit as the uniform of Beicheng No. 1 High School. Now that the female lead for 'Temptation Star' has been decided, you must be here to audition for Qi Yue!"
Song Ying laughed, and then Zhou An'an looked on expectantly, "Wen Xiaowen is my favorite comic artist, and you are my favorite female celebrity. If you two could collaborate, it would be a dream collaboration, a double delight for both fans! And I believe in your acting skills; I'm sure you can portray Qi Yue perfectly!"
"laugh--"
A mocking, disdainful laugh came from outside the door, followed by a pair of nine-centimeter black velvet stilettos that first caught the eye.
"It's still unknown who will get the role, so why are some people already thinking it's theirs?"
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