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Chapter 40 Getting the Role
Looking at the closed audition room door, Tang Yan glanced uncertainly at Ji Rujing.

"Sister Ji, do you think Chen Xiu will actually get this role?"

"Normally, it's unlikely."

Ji Rujing shook his head and explained, "He is, after all, a newcomer. Apart from his looks, he is not as good as Luo Jin in any other aspect. The production company has no reason to choose him."

"Then why did his assistant go in just now?"

"I'm surprised too!"

Ji Rujing frowned, equally puzzled.

During their casual conversation, she caught a glimpse of Xiong Ben sitting in his seat.

Just as she was thinking about whether to go over and ask, before she could even take a step, Ji Rujing was intimidated by Xiong Ben's unwavering aura.

Ji Rujing knew he wouldn't get anything out of Xiong Ben from his meticulous and taciturn demeanor.

"Two assistants, one quiet and one active, both very useful for external and internal matters. Tsk, this kid's got some skills!"

Ji Rujing silently recited it aloud, feeling increasingly that Chen Xiu was no ordinary person.

Tang Yan felt that what she said wasn't very clear and was about to ask when the audition room door was opened.

Ji Rujing, Tang Yan, and the other actors all looked toward the audition room without prior arrangement.

Although no discussion took place, the scene of Wei Feng going in just now still made them speculate wildly.

Now that the door is open, everyone seems to have a certain answer that is about to be revealed.

When Chen Xiu stepped out first, followed closely by Wei Feng, and they came into view, an eerie silence descended upon the area.

Chen Xiu glanced around, briefly meeting the various gazes directed at him, then smirked and walked straight up to Xiong Ben.

"Big Bear, we've achieved our goal, let's go."

"Ok."

After saying that, Chen Xiu turned and walked towards the elevator, while Xiong Ben got up and followed Wei Feng.

From the moment they entered until they left, the three of them felt somewhat out of place with the other people there.

Now that they've left, the remaining people actually feel a sense of relief.

However, some people's reactions were overly emotional...

"Why did this happen? Didn't we agree that there wouldn't be any problems?!"

"No, calm down, don't say that here..."

Tang Yan, like the others, looked in the direction of the sound and saw Luo Jin, who had been so smug just moments before, now throwing a tantrum with a look of surprise and anger, while his manager was trying to soothe him with a helpless expression.

Based on the two sentences they heard, many people in the room had already pieced together the whole story.

Tang Yan and Ji Rujing exchanged a glance, then tacitly followed in the direction Chen Xiu had left.

Their actions were interpreted in various ways by others, but no one paid attention to Luo Jin. Losers have no market in the entertainment industry.

Reba, who had witnessed all of this, had a rather complicated expression.

Assistant Xiaolin is even less able to keep secrets.

"Hey sis, how did that handsome guy manage to snatch the role from Luo Jin?"

"I don't know, maybe the director approved of their performance."

Xiaolin pouted, disagreeing with this reason.

She's not new to the entertainment industry, so how could she possibly believe the nonsense about winning over directors with talent?

"Sister Ba, if you get the role, you'll have a lot of scenes with him in the future."

"Yeah, I hope I can get the role smoothly."

Dilraba pursed her lips, her face showing more worry about the audition. As for the scenes with other actors, that was something to consider after she got the role.

Tang Yan and Ji Rujing chased after them, finally stopping Chen Xiu and the other two just before they entered the elevator. "Chen Xiu, wait a minute!"

Tang Yan stopped Chen Xiu; in terms of relationships, she was clearly easier to talk to than Ji Rujing.

Chen Xiu turned to look at the two people who had rushed over, raised an eyebrow in surprise, and smiled, "I'm so sorry I didn't have time to say goodbye."

"It's okay, Tangtang and I were also about to leave, so we thought we could all go the same way."

Ji Rujing stepped forward to take over the conversation, her smile much warmer than before.

"In that case, let's go together."

Chen Xiu nodded in acknowledgment, entered the elevator, and stood silently to the side with Wei Feng and Xiong Ben, without any intention of exchanging pleasantries or formalities.

Although there was no one else in the elevator, Ji Rujing and Tang Yan, who were standing on the other side, still felt a little uncomfortable.

Watching the elevator descend rapidly, Tang Yan, not wanting the meeting to end so meaninglessly, broke the silence by speaking up.

"Chen Xiu, congratulations on getting the role!"

"Thank you. If you have time next time, I'd like to treat you to a meal. Do I need to make a reservation in advance?"

Chen Xiu said half-jokingly.

These words were meant to clarify his stance to Tang Yan and Ji Rujing: he would remember Tang Yan's help in recommending him for the audition, but he shouldn't mention it too often.

Because everyone still clearly remembers that Ji Rujing was just trying his best to persuade Chen Xiu to give up the audition for the second male lead.

In this situation, it's unlikely anyone would agree that they played a significant role in helping Chen Xiu with the audition.

Tang Yan, realizing the subtext, froze in her smile, and the words she had prepared in her mind instantly became useless.

After a brief conversation, the elevator arrived at the second basement level.

Seeing Xiong rush over to drive, Tang Yan, who really didn't know what to say, could only helplessly ask for the nod after exchanging a glance with Ji Rujing.

"Chen Xiu, were you confident you could get the second male lead role from the start?"

"That's one way to put it."

Chen Xiu nodded silently, but showed no intention of elaborating.

"So when Sister Ji advised you to give up the audition for the second male lead, you seemed so dismissive because you already had a trump card up your sleeve."

Tang Yan's words carried a hint of accusation.

Under her gaze, Chen Xiu's expression remained unchanged, and her tone was still the same gentle one she used to speak to an ordinary friend.

“I never intended to hide anything, it’s just that your thinking is too arrogant. You assumed from the beginning that I wouldn’t get the role, and you even prepared backup options to negotiate with me.”

"If you firmly believe in something, it will naturally make you overlook some things, one of which is..."

Chen Xiu paused for a moment, waiting for Xiong Ben to park the car before continuing, "If I wasn't 100% confident about the second male lead, why didn't I ask you to recommend the third male lead for audition from the beginning, instead of having you remind me?"

Under Chen Xiu's calm gaze, Tang Yan remained silent, and Ji Rujing also began to show shame.

At this point, Chen Xiu stopped talking, leaving each other with some dignity.

"In any case, I am very grateful for your audition appointment, and our agreement remains valid."

After saying that, she got into the car and left, leaving Ji Rujing staring blankly at Tang Yan.

"Did you have any agreement between you?"

"Yeah, there is."

With a complicated expression, Tang Yan admitted that Chen Xiu's performance just now gave her more confidence in that unknown marriage.

On the other side, Chen Xiu, who was sitting in her car after leaving the underground parking garage, also received a notification text message.

"Cheng Wei will be making a big move at next month's meeting, so prepare in advance!"

(End of this chapter)