flstandardbreds Chapter 115 There are plenty of people who can't stand me, and that's my honor.
Chapter 115 There are plenty of people who can't stand me, and that's my honor.
Following the clarifications from Qin Zhuyue and Director Fu, the blogger who posted the video of Shan Meishuang dancing with a sword quickly backed down, quietly modified the post content, and cleared the comment section, attempting to create a false impression of calm.
Shan Meishuang herself remained silent, leading the outside world to believe that the matter had nothing to do with her, and the storm gradually subsided.
Gradually, netizens' attention shifted to the relationship between Yan Zhuoyu and Qin Zhuyue.
[Waaaaah, I also want a best friend like Sister Yan! I never imagined Qin Zhuyue was that gigolo who was exposed last time.]
[Hilarious! Who said Yan Zhuoyu got the lead role in Sword Chant through connections? A handbag Yan bought for Teacher Qin casually cost millions, not to mention the news report that they shopped for hours on end, carrying so many gift boxes they couldn't carry them all! That kind of wealth could probably overwhelm many production teams!]
I wasn't initially a fan of martial arts dramas like "Sword Chant" that don't have a romantic pairing, but suddenly the actors' antics piqued my interest.
[I clicked it too. I'm starting to wonder if these trending topics are some kind of unconventional marketing strategy by the production team.]
If it's true, then Director Fu has succeeded! I can't wait to see the official cast announcement!
……
On the day of the audition, just as Fu Zhuchen said, the scene was crowded and the competition was fierce.
After the entire Zhou family was apprehended, Yan Zhuoyu's former assistant, Qiu Tong, returned to keep Qiao Xinyun company.
Given the security considerations following the Xin Nanshan incident, and since the female bodyguard Cen Mo and others had become familiar faces, Pei Weijin completely overhauled his hidden bodyguard team.
In the corridor outside the audition area.
Qiao Xinyun sat on the bench, amusedly watching Qiu Tong's familiar gesture.
Holding three pens, Qiu Tong closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and muttered, "Heavenly spirits and earthly spirits, please bless Sister Yan so she can succeed in her audition!"
She muttered it to herself several times until the door to the audition room next door suddenly opened, at which point she stopped her shamanistic behavior.
Qiao Xinyun stood up, a professional smile on her face, and nodded to Zhu Xinian, who had just come out of audition room number two: "Teacher Zhu."
Zhu Xinian glanced at her indifferently and responded softly, "Mm."
Then, she looked around and, not seeing Yan Zhuoyu, casually found a place to sit down, swiping her fingers on her phone screen as if she were dealing with something.
Zhu Xinian's makeup today is light and delicate, which is very much in line with the character of the second female lead she auditioned for. She no longer uses various cumbersome decorations to cover the corners of her eyes, returning to her signature pure and alluring style.
However, she was not accompanied by any agent or assistant.
Qiu Tong swallowed hard, leaned closer to Qiao Xinyun, and asked in a low voice, "Sister Qiao, wasn't Zhu Xinian competing with our Sister Yan for the lead role? Why did she suddenly switch to auditioning for the second lead role?"
Qiao Xinyun's lips twitched slightly: "..."
They seemed to be only five or six meters away from Zhu Xinian. Why didn't you just stand right in front of him and ask? You're really bold!
Qiu Tong looked on expectantly, genuinely puzzled: "Sister Qiao?"
Zhu Xinian, who was standing to the side, coldly raised her head and glanced at the two of them. She had obviously heard their conversation, but she did not respond.
Qiao Xinyun gave a fake laugh, put her arm around Qiu Tong's shoulder, and said in a cold voice, "Your bonus this month will be reduced by two hundred."
Qiu Tong looked completely bewildered: "Huh? Me?"
Just as the two were talking, Yan Zhuoyu finished her audition and walked out of the audition room.
Today, she dressed up specially to fit the role, as required. Her long hair was piled up high, and she wore a Chinese-style dress with ink wash patterns, with only a bright red belt tied around her waist, making her figure look smooth and graceful.
Her makeup was elegant and understated. With just a few simple touches, the makeup artist sculpted her features to make them more defined and striking, giving her a heroic and spirited look. Her sharp eyes were like those of a female eagle, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.
Qiao Xinyun and Qiu Tong immediately stepped forward and surrounded Yan Zhuoyu.
"Zhuoyu, how are you feeling? Are you confident?"
Yan Zhuoyu showed no signs of anxiety. She raised her shimmering eyes and smiled, "I wouldn't dare say I'm confident, but I did give it my all and completed the audition according to my understanding of the character. Moreover, Director Fu and the assistant director didn't interrupt me at all."
Qiao Xinyun nodded: "That's great. Director Fu's team is known in the industry for being very strict and picky. If they're not satisfied, they'll interrupt and replace the next actor. Being able to let them watch your performance is itself a form of recognition."
Qiu Tong smiled and took a thermos from her bag, handing it to Yan Zhuoyu.
The three of them were having a great time, which made Zhu Xinian's side seem even more desolate and lonely.
If someone were to pass by her from behind, they would definitely see her frantically swiping through her phone's home screen, clearly not working at all.
As Yan Zhuoyu and her group were about to leave, Zhu Xinian awkwardly stood up and quickly followed them in her high heels.
"Hey." Zhu Xinian called out to Yan Zhuoyu.
Yan Zhuoyu turned around, her eyes showing both surprise and understanding. She calmly asked, "What's wrong, Teacher Zhu?"
There are many people and a lot of chatter at the audition, and the other party doesn't seem to have any ill intentions, so it's best to remain polite.
Zhu Xinian pursed her lips, wanted to say something but held it back, and forced herself to walk past Yan Zhuoyu with her head held high.
As she passed by, she quickly and quietly said, "Um... sorry, thank you."
Zhu Xinian finished speaking quickly, then added, "But I still can't stand you."
Although the voice wasn't loud, it was enough for Yan Zhuoyu and the other two to hear clearly.
Yan Zhuoyu chuckled lightly, not taking it to heart, and replied casually, "There are plenty of people who can't stand me, it's my honor."
Qiu Tong had been rolling up her sleeves, ready to stand up for Sister Yan, but upon hearing this, her eyes lit up.
She clasped her hands together under her chin, looking at Yan Zhuoyu with adoration: "Wow! Sister Yan, this is simply queenly behavior, so cool!"
The group arrived at the hotel entrance, where a van had been waiting for some time.
Yan Zhuoyu sat in the back seat, her waist gently leaning against the soft cushion. She casually loosened her hair tie, and her dark curly hair cascaded down, falling to her chest, which accentuated her fair and beautiful face. Her skirt bloomed like a wildfire, making her stunningly beautiful.
She turned on her phone's front-facing camera, made her signature checkmark gesture, and coolly said, "It's kingly behavior."
There was a click and the picture was frozen.
After editing the Weibo post, Yan Zhuoyu was about to send it with one click when she suddenly felt a chill down her spine. When she looked up, she saw Qiao Xinyun's scrutinizing gaze.
The king, who had just exuded an aura of dominance, instantly became docile and obediently handed the phone to Qiao Xinyun.
"Please take a look."
After carefully reviewing the phone, Qiao Xinyun nodded in satisfaction and returned it to Yan Zhuoyu.
Qiu Tong chuckled as she drove.
Yan Zhuoyu poked her with her slender white fingertip: "What are you laughing at? I heard from Sister Qiao that you had two hundred yuan deducted from your salary. Why? Tell me so I can have a good laugh."
"..."
Qiu Tong was speechless for a moment and could only drive silently.
Why are you touching on someone's painful past?