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Huang Zexuan had originally planned to come with Mu Mian.

But in reality, he still takes every audition, like this one, very seriously.

He has maintained this professional attitude since he entered the industry.

Of course, he didn't really think Xu Kong would choose him.

Therefore, he appeared exceptionally relaxed.

……

“It’s really possible!”

As soon as this group of auditionees left, Yan Rui couldn't wait to speak.

He had come to admire Xu Kong's foresight.

He hadn't really paid much attention when the other party specifically asked for Huang Zexuan's information.

It was simply because Xu Kong was fairly satisfied with the actor's image and other aspects.

The formal audition took place at this point.

Having read the script, he quickly matched Huang Zexuan's appearance with that of Xu Changqing from Chinese Paladin 2.

It has to be said that casting is definitely one of the essential courses for directors.

Even though they were already not surprised that Xu Kong possessed various abilities beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

But this incident still shocked him quite a bit.

……

"Yes, it is indeed quite good."

Xu Kong also gave his own evaluation.

Just in terms of character image, the other party is a perfect match.

In addition, Xu Kong could also see that Huang Zexuan clearly had a high talent for acting.

I just showed a few actors some performance clips, but there was no complete script or plot.

It requires finding a suitable character's emotions and embodying them within a very short period of time.

Strictly speaking, the performances of the others were not bad, considering their age.

But when compared to Huang Zexuan, the difference is indeed quite obvious.

……

"However, the key issue is that I feel he doesn't seem to have much desire to act in our production."

Xu Kong spoke again, expressing his thoughts from earlier.

The assistant director present then spoke up:
"That's normal. If it were me, I probably wouldn't feel like I would be selected either."

Yan Rui added:

"But he seemed quite relaxed."

"His mindset is indeed good."

"Worth cultivating."

Clearly, they all agreed that Huang Zexuan was indeed a promising newcomer worth nurturing.

The reason I was able to get Feng Ge's contract back then wasn't luck, but because of my real ability.

……

"Let's contact him privately after everyone else has finished their auditions."

As Xu Kong spoke, he pulled out the other party's information separately.

For him, Huang Zexuan is indeed the most suitable actor among all the actors he has seen so far.

And she is also very young.

Even if it's not because it suits the role of Xu Changqing, in terms of its training value alone...

It's worth spending money to poach them from Changyun Film and Television.

Yan Rui, who had been somewhat worried about this before, now shared the same view as Xu Kong.

Because of the unique nature of Chinese Paladin 2, he could foresee that most of the actors involved would likely become wildly popular because of this drama.

Even if you were a complete newbie before, it's the same.

Therefore, the best option is to ensure that all actors are under Fengge's own management.

If they already have contracts with other companies, we can simply poach them.

Xu Kong might not have paid much attention to these things, but Zhong Rui, as a high-ranking executive of Fengge, definitely had to take them seriously.

Manager Zhu Yu from the artist department also communicated with him and expressed similar thoughts.

……

"I should have bought the plane ticket today."

As they left Fengge's headquarters building, Mu Mian, feeling somewhat down, couldn't help but say...

"It's alright, we can take the opportunity to wander around the capital."

"It's not easy for me to come all this way."

Huang Zexuan then spoke.

The two are in stark contrast.

Compared to Mu Mian, who is more easily agitated and impetuous.

Huang Zexuan is more like an optimist.

No matter what happens, they can face it with a calm smile.

In this respect, Huang Zexuan can indeed influence Mu Mian.

It allows her to quickly calm down and recover her mood in many situations.

……

The two spent the afternoon wandering around the capital, and didn't return to the hotel until evening.

Just then, Huang Zexuan's phone rang.

He paused for a moment when he saw the unfamiliar number.

He answered the call anyway.

"Hey?"

Mu Mian didn't hesitate at all and leaned in to listen.

A few minutes later, Huang Zexuan hung up the phone.

……

"Who?"

In fact, Mu Mian had already heard it, but she asked the question knowingly.

"It's nothing, just a director I knew before..."

Huang Zexuan was just about to lie.

But Mu Mian quickly interrupted him.

"I heard it all!"

"It's the casting director for Chinese Paladin 2!"

She slapped the other person hard.

"sure!"

"You actually got elected."

Huang Zexuan looked somewhat embarrassed and didn't know what to say for a moment.

He originally came just to accompany Mu Mian.

As a result, the other person was not selected, but he was.

……

"What are you doing? This is a good thing, we should celebrate!"

Although Mu Mian was a little disappointed, she still smiled and said.

"and many more."

"You're not planning to back out, are you?"

She suddenly realized something.

Huang Zexuan remained silent.

"No, you have to go."

"Such a great opportunity."

Do you know how many people yearn for this but can't have it?

……

Although Mu Mian is carefree, she is not stupid.

In fact, she was also aware of Huang Zexuan's feelings for her.

Previously, it was thought that both of them were still minor actors and should focus on their careers.

But when Huang Zexuan acted as if he was willing to give up his role in Chinese Paladin 2 for her sake, Mu Mian immediately got angry.

"Huang Zexuan, do you think you're so great?"

"Do you think that turning down such an opportunity for me would be enough to keep you in the same company?"

"I'm warning you, if you deliberately give up your role in Chinese Paladin 2, I'll never talk to you again!"

……

"Xiao Mian..."

Huang Zexuan's expression became conflicted.

"But the casting director told me that if I plan to act in the show later, I must leave Changyun and join Fengge."

He had already rejected Feng Ge's contract once before.

I never expected something like this to happen again.

If Mu Mian hadn't overheard, he really intended to refuse outright.

"Then join!"

Mu Mian looked at him with a face full of disappointment.

"With joining Feng Ge and starring in Chinese Paladin 2, you're going to be famous very soon, you know that?"

Compared to Mu Mian, who became increasingly excited as she spoke, Huang Zexuan showed relatively little emotional fluctuation.

"but you……"

Mu Mian interrupted him again.

"What's it to you!"

"Can't you be a little more sensible? It's not like we can't see each other just because we work in different companies." ...

Ultimately, their conversation ended without a change of topic.

Mu Mian's attitude was very firm: if Huang Zexuan didn't get the role, the two of them would break off all ties.

As for Huang Zexuan, he was actually just someone Mu Mian dragged along to make up the numbers when he first entered the industry.

I don't have any grand dreams of becoming an actor, or any ambition to become a big star.

Actually, he felt that staying at Changyun Film and Television with Mu Mian was quite nice.

Although the roles that were given the opportunity to participate in were all minor ones with limited screen time.

But at least the income isn't particularly bad.

The two were still able to spend a lot of time together.

That already made him very satisfied.

However, it is clear that his thoughts are completely opposite to Mu Mian's.

When the other person first entered this industry, all they wanted was to become famous and become a big star.

I want to star in some hit dramas and work with directors like Xu Kong.

……

"She'll probably stop being angry after a while."

Ultimately, Huang Zexuan decided to decline the role in Chinese Paladin 2 when he went to Fengge the next day.

He really didn't think that the characters in the second installment of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series were that important.

The main reason is that if Feng Ge comes, he and Mu Mian will be separated.

This is inconsistent with his original purpose when he entered the industry.

……

Although Mu Mian was angry, she still woke Huang Zexuan up early the next morning.

Then supervise the other party to go to Fengge.

"The agreed time is eleven o'clock, it's still early..."

He spoke.

But Mu Mian scolded him:
"You should go early for this hard-won opportunity so as to leave a good impression."

"You might even get to meet Teacher Xu Kong, so don't take it lightly."

Huang Zexuan still didn't tell the other party that he planned to politely decline.

In the end, Xu Kong still didn't select him in the final round.

So they were eliminated.

……

"The person has arrived?"

Xu Kong received the news as soon as he arrived at the company in the morning.

"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

In a small conference room in the film and television department, Xu Kong met Huang Zexuan.

However, he had barely sat down, and before he could even speak, the other person took the initiative to speak:
"Professor Xu Kong, I'm sorry, I actually came here to apologize..."

Huang Zexuan was a little nervous.

After all, it's fine if he doesn't know the others, but Xu Kong, under Mu Mian's influence, is probably the person he knows the most in the entire entertainment industry.

He was even prepared for Xu Kong to get angry and then give him a good scolding.

However, Xu Kong was not angry at this moment, but only confused.

"You mean you're planning to participate?"

"I heard you came to our company before, and the contract terms were all agreed upon, but then you changed your mind."

"It's the same this time. After the audition, you said you didn't want to act anymore."

"Then why did you make this unnecessary trip?"

……

Huang Zexuan's face turned red.

I do feel a little embarrassed.

Just as he was about to come up with an excuse, he heard Xu Kong say:
"Just tell me directly, tell the truth, and the more details you provide, the better."

"I just don't believe it. What outrageous thing could possibly make your thoughts change so drastically?"

Huang Zexuan hesitated for a moment.

Ultimately, perhaps because the person on the other end was Xu Kong, he told the whole story truthfully.

In summary, I was actually accompanying my friends both times.

His friend wasn't selected, so he didn't plan to come alone.

……

Xu Kong suddenly realized something.

Looking at Huang Zexuan in front of her, she saw a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Dude, are there really such pure-hearted warriors in the entertainment industry?

Although Huang Zexuan only mentioned a friend.

But Xu Kong knew without even guessing that it was a woman.

"You mean, the main reason you can't come to Fengge is because of your friend?"

Xu Kong checked again.

Huang Zexuan nodded.

Isn't that ridiculous?!

Xu Kong even suspected that Huang Zexuan might have a special identity, and even thought that he might be Zhu Changyun's illegitimate son.

That's why I rejected him so resolutely.

In the end, this is how things unfolded.

……

"Why don't you just say it directly?"

Xu Kong glanced at the other person speechlessly.

Then he spoke:
"Then I'll buy Feng Ge's contract as well, too?"

This time, it was Huang Zexuan who was stunned.

He asked, somewhat incredulously, "Is...is it possible?"

Xu Kong nodded.

"There's nothing seriously wrong."

Buying another unknown artist is a simple matter for Feng Ge and Xu Kong.

"Then I can agree to act in it."

Huang Zexuan answered.

But he quickly realized that his tone of voice was a bit off.

So they changed their tune:

"No, I should say thank you, Director Xu, for giving me this opportunity."

……

Pure love warrior it is.

Xu Kong watched Huang Zexuan leave, unable to stop thinking.

At least he has good talent, and he seems to have a relatively simple personality.

For Feng Ge, signing the contract would certainly not be a loss.

Most importantly, the actor for the second male lead in Chinese Paladin 2 has finally been confirmed.

As for the friend the other party mentioned, Xu Kong was also somewhat curious.

We'll meet then, and if it goes well, I'll give it another chance.

Huang Zexuan just praised Mu Mian for a long time, saying that she just didn't perform well during the audition, and that Feng Ge would definitely not lose out by signing her.

Although there is the influence of the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

But giving them another chance isn't a big deal.

If the two of them truly have different feelings for each other, they should try to see if they can create some extra chemistry on screen.

……

"really?"

In the hotel, Mu Mian was completely stunned when she heard the news about Huang Zexuan.

She never imagined that she would actually be able to join Feng Ge.
"Uh-huh!"

"Director Xu Kong said it himself."

Huang Zexuan was also very happy.

After all, being able to participate in the Legend of Sword and Fairy 2, join Feng Ge, and continue to stay in the same company as Mu Mian is indeed a great thing for him.

"Great!"

Mu Mian jumped up excitedly.

He then instinctively rushed over and hugged Huang Zexuan.

He suddenly felt a chill on his face and then froze on the spot.

After impulsively kissing the other person, Mu Mian blushed and felt embarrassed.

Speaking softly:
"Thank you."

……

A few days later, Xu Kong successfully met Mu Mian, the "good friend" Huang Zexuan had mentioned.

It must be said that, in terms of looks alone, Mu Mian is quite pretty.

Moreover, she doesn't have the typical "internet celebrity" face; she has a very distinctive and unique look.

However, in terms of acting talent and skills, Huang Zexuan is clearly far behind.

After some hesitation, he finally let the other party try out the role of Zi Xuan.

Aside from the fact that his role in the Legend of Sword and Fairy 2 didn't require particularly high acting skills, as a director, he was confident he could use it to achieve the desired effect.

There's also a touch of mischievousness in it; the two have a relationship that's more than friendship but not quite romance.

I wonder what kind of effect it will have if they play a couple whose love is entangled for three lifetimes in the drama.

...(End of chapter)