City B, Yunhui Building.
"Please make way, don't push or block the road, and be careful."
Several security guards, holding loudspeakers, shouted themselves hoarse, but they still couldn't stop the enthusiastic crowd from surging forward.
"Stop pushing, or the bus won't be able to get in, and none of you will be able to see the handsome men and beautiful women."
Hearing this, the crowd stopped rushing forward, but the shouts were still deafening, and the security guard felt like his eardrums were about to burst.
People who idolize celebrities are terrifying.
Amidst screams and shouts, the security guards reluctantly set up barriers to block the young men and women holding support banners, at least clearing a path for them.
Today, the production team of a popular fantasy drama series held an audition at the Yunhui Building. Director Zhuang Sheng personally participated in the casting process, and many celebrities received audition invitations.
The script has been market-tested and is widely recognized as a potential blockbuster, which is why almost half of the entertainment industry has come.
Even if you can't get a lead role, it's still good to get a supporting role or just make a cameo appearance.
The popular choices for the male and female leads have been circulating online for a long time, and it's safe to say that they're just waiting for the official announcement. Fans who got the news have been waiting at the audition locations since early on.
A van slowly drove up, and the fans immediately screamed, getting excited even before they saw the person.
"It's Wu Mochen's car, my brother's here... Ahhhhh... I'm dead, he's so cool..."
"Go for it, honey, we love you..."
Through the lowered car window, the fair-skinned and handsome male celebrity Wu Mochen smiled and waved to his fans, causing their hearts to race and their screams to crack.
The assistant opened the car door, and Wu Mochen quickly got out, waving to the fans as he walked. The entire process, from his appearance to entering the building, took less than two minutes.
The fans traveled a long way and stood outside for half a day just for those two minutes, but they were very happy.
Following closely behind was the van of actress Yun Ruo, who has an incredibly pure and innocent appearance and is the most popular choice for the female lead online.
"It's Ruoruo, the fairy! Ahhh, Ruoruo is so beautiful! My wife, look over here..."
"Go, little fairy! You are the chosen heroine."
The female celebrity got out of the car, interacted briefly with her fans, and then walked away quickly, taking a total of three minutes.
After the two went inside, the fans didn't want to leave and wanted to wait for them to come out.
The security guard shouted helplessly, "Hurry up and go back. They'll leave directly from the underground parking garage after they're done. You won't see them."
"Let's wait at the garage exit."
The fans all scattered and rushed to the exit to grab a spot, leaving the security guards standing there dumbfounded.
Oh dear, I have to go over there to set up barriers again.
Audition scene.
Female director Zhuang Sheng was sitting in a chair with her eyes closed, resting, while people around her occasionally cast admiring glances at her.
Although she is a director, she has a bright and elegant appearance that is in no way inferior to female stars. Her previous films were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
People in the industry went from looking down on her to vying to be in her films, and investors flocked to her. Who wouldn't like a director who can make money?
The assistant watched it several times and felt that the director seemed different today.
Yesterday she was so agitated she wanted to kill someone, but this morning when she woke up she was surprisingly calm. When she received a call from an investor trying to force her to hire someone, she cursed back.
"Director Zhuang, everyone's here. Can we begin?"
The female director nodded lazily: "Okay, let's begin."
Wu Mochen was the first to enter and greeted him warmly, "Hello Director Zhuang, I am Wu Mochen. I am very happy to be here to audition for your role."
Zhuang Sheng opened his eyes, frowned, and said, "I don't remember calling your name just now."
There were more than a dozen people auditioning for the male lead role, and Wu Mochen arrived the latest, so he should have been the last one in line.
Wu Mochen's smile froze: "I have a schedule this afternoon, so I told the others that I'm in a hurry and asked them to let me try first."
"If you're in such a hurry, why didn't you come earlier? You didn't have any announcements for the morning."
Wu Mochen was even more stunned. Had this woman lost her internet connection? Didn't she know his current status?
He deliberately arrived late; only those who aren't famous rush to arrive early, while the big stars have to make their grand entrance last.
He was the last to arrive and the first to audition; that was befitting his status.
The assistant hesitated, as if to say something but then stopped. Was Director Zhuang still half asleep?
In their industry, there's no such thing as first come, first served; traffic is the only real currency.
Wu Mochenyan has starred in several hit dramas and has already risen to the top.
Aren't some things just unspoken rules?
The female director raised her chin and said, "Go to the queue. We'll call you in later."
Wu Mochen clenched his teeth and left with a gloomy face.
An ungrateful woman.
When his agent, who was waiting outside, saw him come out, he said in surprise, "So fast, only two minutes."
"Let's not try anymore, let's go."
His agent pulled him aside, asked what had happened, and coaxed him, "Bear with it. Her roles are always in high demand, so it's normal for her to be a little eccentric. I'll cancel your schedule for this afternoon."
Wu Mochen's face was grim: "Damn it, millions are gone."
"Think long-term. If you land the male lead role, millions will be waiting for you."
The agent shoved the script into his hands and coaxed him gently, "Take a look at the script, memorize your lines, and you'll land the male lead role in no time."
Wu Mochen suppressed his anger and opened the brand-new script, cursing as he memorized it: "Damn it, there are so many lines. We'll just have them cut some and add some close-ups and highlights."
He said smugly, "Anyway, those idiots only care about looks, and they're even begging me for favors..."
"Wu Mochen".
The agent interrupted him, her face ashen: "If you dare to do those things behind my back again, we're breaking up. I just want to make money, I don't want to..."
Wu Mochen didn't take it seriously and replied dismissively, "I know, look at your cowardice, tch."
One after another, people went in to audition. Some stayed for half an hour, while others came out after only a few minutes. The people who came out all had strange expressions on their faces.
Some were confused, some felt guilty, and some even broke out in a cold sweat.
Is it that difficult?
Just when Wu Mochen was about to throw the script down, it was finally his turn.
"Director Zhuang, which scene should I audition for?"
"No rush, let me ask you a few questions first."
"Please ask."
The female director sat up straight, placing her hands crossed on the table: "Doing drugs?"
"ah……"
Wu Mochen froze. What kind of audition process was this?
"Answer me, do you do drugs?" the female director asked repeatedly.
The assistant trembled involuntarily, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from the female director.
Wu Mochen composed himself: "No... I won't inhale."
Have you paid all the taxes?
Wu Mochen said, "I've paid it. I always pay taxes on time."
"Okay, let's continue. Want to hire a prostitute?"
"What?"
Wu Mochen pretended not to understand, but his heart was racing and sweat was beading on his forehead.
The female director smirked: "I'm asking you, have you done anything inappropriate with your fans? I heard you have quite a few underage fans."
Wu Mochen's face turned deathly pale, his heart pounding in his chest. He shouted uncontrollably, "Director Zhuang, what do you mean? Are you insulting me?"
The female director smiled: "Alright, the audition is over. You can go back and wait for our notification."
Wu Mochen: "..."
He tentatively asked, "What do you think of my attempt?"
The female director smiled and said, "I think it's punishable, extremely punishable."
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