Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

Chapter 716 Female Lead
Upon entering the hotel and explaining their purpose, Hu Mengke and Meng Meng went into the waiting room. There were excerpts from a script in the waiting room; they would need to choose a segment to perform later.

The two women were engrossed in their scripts, both a little nervous about their first audition. They didn't bother chatting and were silently reciting their lines. The audition required no makeup, but Meng Meng cleverly applied some lipstick. She figured if they objected, she could just wipe it off.

There were many interviewees in the waiting room, most of them were young, some were even children, and one of their parents accompanied them.

"What should I do? I'm starting to get nervous!"

Meng Meng clutched her chest, feeling like her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She couldn't help but steal glances around, finding everyone there handsome men and beautiful women, many of whom looked very professional.

"Don't be nervous, just do what needs to be done." Hu Mengke smiled slightly and comforted her, "Didn't we agree before we came that we'd just treat this as an opportunity to gain some interview experience?"

"Mengke, you're so kind! You really feel like an older sister!" Mengmeng hugged Hu Mengke's arm tightly. "You two sisters really look alike!"

Hu Mengke lowered her eyes: "Look, they're all nervous, everyone's the same."

"Uh-huh!"

"And even if you make a tokusatsu drama, so what? Over the years, I've never heard of anyone becoming famous after making a tokusatsu drama."

"Haha, that's right, except for Zhang Yida!"

"He's the only exception, so don't be nervous. Winning might not be a good thing, and losing might not be a bad thing."

"You're so mature, Mengke!" Mengmeng exclaimed softly. "No wonder you're Hu Mengdie's sister."

Those who have acted are just different!
Mengmeng had also met Hu Mengdie along with Hu Mengke, and the latter's gentleness and beauty were deeply imprinted in her mind. No wonder they were sisters; Hu Mengke and Hu Mengdie's personalities were truly identical.

Hu Mengke licked her lips and lowered her head to take a sip of water.

People ahead of them were called away in batches, and soon it was their turn.

Hu Mengke and Meng Meng nervously got up and went into the inner room. Hu Mengke lowered her head slightly, her nails digging into her flesh.

"Let's start by introducing ourselves one by one."

A calm voice came from the opposite table.

"what!"

Suddenly, Mengmeng screamed.

Hu Mengke suddenly looked up and saw Meng Meng staring at Li Zhuangsheng across from her with a look of horror.

"Brother-in-law...you, how could you..." Hu Mengke was also instantly surprised and couldn't even speak.

"You two know each other?" The director frowned slightly at Meng Meng's outburst, but then tilted his head and asked Li Zhuangsheng in a low voice.

"Yes, it's my girlfriend's sister and her classmate." Li Zhuangsheng smiled and gestured, "You two can begin. Don't worry, don't be nervous!"

Oh, so it's someone with connections! The director and assistant director exchanged a glance, both understanding.

"Don't be nervous, young lady. This is our producer." The director smiled gently, pointing at Li Zhuangsheng. "His words carry the most weight!"

"oh oh……"

Compared to the still bewildered Meng Meng, Hu Mengke had already reacted. Although she was surprised by Li Zhuangsheng's identity as a producer, she knew that he was also the boss of Zhuangsheng Xundie, so she was only surprised, not entirely unexpected. She looked at Li Zhuangsheng, and he smiled back at her, his eyes full of encouragement. It was as if he were saying, "I'm here, everything will be alright."

That look in her eyes was so familiar, yet so long ago. It was in this very gaze that Li Zhuangsheng had saved her long, long ago.

……

"You're professionals, what do you think of Hu Mengke's acting skills?"

After interviewing this group of people, Li Zhuangsheng crossed his hands and rested his chin on them, smiling as he asked the remaining interviewers present.

“She’s very beautiful and has a great presence.” The director winked, agreeing with Li Zhuangsheng’s suggestion, “I think we can give her a more important role. Meng Meng is a bit lacking, but she can handle some less important supporting roles.”

“What if it’s the female lead?” Li Zhuangsheng asked calmly.

The director and assistant director were both taken aback. They knew all too well how picky Li Zhuangsheng was, especially when it came to the male and female leads; they had been reluctant to finalize anything. They hadn't expected this turn of events.

But since Li Zhuangsheng had already made arrangements, why didn't he decide on the female lead earlier? After all, he had always been in charge of casting decisions, so what was wrong with him spending a small amount of money to promote his sister-in-law?
The assistant director hesitated for a moment: "I feel that it might be a bit of a stretch... but since we've invited acting teachers from Shanghai University of the Arts and Nanjing University of the Arts, let them give us some on-site coaching, it shouldn't be too bad."

The director laughed and said, "I also feel that her acting skills and experience may be lacking, but Hu Mengke is young and beautiful, and she will definitely have a unique charm as the female lead. This kind of drama mainly depends on looks. Those idols who debuted through talent shows don't have any acting experience either, but they still have a lot of film and television offers. And she is not completely inexperienced. Didn't she act in 'Star Wish Little Witch'? I remember watching it, and she acted quite well!"

"Okay, then the female lead is decided!" Hearing that both of them agreed, Li Zhuangsheng made the final decision.

……

"That producer is actually your brother-in-law?" Stepping out of the inner room, Meng Meng was both surprised and delighted, but also a little confused.

"Hmm... I didn't expect that either." Hu Mengke licked her lips.

Meng Meng couldn't help but ask, "How old is he? He looks quite young. How come he's a producer?"

“It’s probably his investment.” Hu Mengke smiled wearily and said softly, “He’s quite capable; Zhuang Sheng Xun Die is his company. He’s the same age as my sister.”

"That company that Zhuangzi sought the butterfly! That company that has been around for a thousand years?" Meng Meng was astonished.

"Ah."

Hu Mengke sighed and returned to the waiting room to sit down.

"No wonder, no wonder..."

Meng Meng nodded repeatedly. She thought she could finally understand why Hu Mengdie was his girlfriend!
“But he seemed…” Meng Meng thought back to their first meeting, hesitated for a long time, and then cautiously said, “He was quite low-key!”

Dude, you're so rich, why are you still riding a Yadea electric scooter?

“He’s always been a free spirit…” Hu Mengke added, “I remember him saying he gets carsick.”

"Oh oh oh!"

Meng Meng nodded vigorously again. Regardless of whether she could accept the reason, she dared not doubt it anymore.

"Don't tell him what I just said. I was blind!" Meng Meng clasped her hands together and smiled pleadingly. "It's also your fault for being too low-key. I didn't know your brother-in-law was so amazing! You didn't even tell anyone! And today too, you're so mean. If I had known your brother-in-law was a producer, I wouldn't have been so nervous!"

Meng Meng was truly regretting her actions now, feeling uneasy. After all, their first meeting hadn't been pleasant at all. If she had known this would happen, she definitely wouldn't have acted that way! She would have definitely left a better impression!
(End of this chapter)