Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

As soon as I opened Weibo, this was the first thing I saw:

[Hu Ge reportedly spent the night with heiress Lin Xiao, sparking rumors of a new romance!]

[Zhou Ziyu's "Taiwan independence" controversy: Huang An reports him, Beijing TV and Anhui TV cancel cooperation!]

In the final episode of "Kangxi Lai Le," Little S boldly asked Fan Xiaopang and Li Chen, "When was the last time you had sex?"

【…】

Chen Xingzhou was already used to it. He glanced at it and found the announcement section of the Beijing Film Academy's official website.

The above is the campus audition poster for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", which states "Students with formal training are preferred, no recommendation required".

Below are the audition address, email address, and the bold text "A completely new cast, focusing on potential, not fame."

Chen Xingzhou had just noted down the email address and was about to submit his resume when his phone suddenly vibrated.

[Meng Ziyi: Chen Xingzhou, what have you been busy with during this holiday?]

Chen Xingzhou replied casually.

Write a resume.

The other party replied almost instantly.

[Meng Ziyi: Are you going to audition? I recently got the role of Mu Nianci in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".]

I've always felt there's a certain江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) spirit about you, you know what I mean?

Chen Xingzhou pondered for a moment and then typed a line of text.

[Chen Xingzhou: I understand, I'm investing in the new version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".]

Within two seconds of the message being sent, Meng Ziyi seemed to instantly perk up.

[Meng Ziyi: Which character? Guo Jing?]

It's a pity Yang Kang is already engaged, otherwise I think you would be more suitable for him...

The competition among newcomers is fierce and chaotic.

I'll send a message to the casting team later, mentioning you and saying that you're from the Beijing Film Academy and have a great presence on camera, and asking them to keep an eye on you during the auditions.

This also helps you filter out some of the messy competition and avoid some detours.

As Chen Xingzhou watched the messages popping up on the screen, he couldn't help but marvel at Meng Ziyi's typing speed, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

I had long heard that Meng Ziyi was a good friend and a loyal friend.

It seems that paying for her today has brought me some unexpected benefits.

Although in his opinion, even without an introduction, they could still make it to the end.

But it's good to save some time.

I never imagined I'd end up living off a woman...

The things he resisted so much in his previous life now seem perfectly natural after his rebirth.

Chen Xingzhou: Okay, thanks.

[Meng Ziyi: Don't mention it, you helped me out last time, didn't you? Good luck with the audition! If you get the part, see you on set! վ'ᴗ'ի!]

Upon seeing the last sentence, Chen Xingzhou's smile deepened.

He immediately tossed his phone aside and looked back at the email send button on his computer.

……

Beijing Film Academy, girls' dormitory.

Meng Ziyi lay on the bed, her two smooth feet raised and gently swinging.

Under the light, her translucent toes curled slightly, her arches were beautifully curved, and the soles of her feet had a faint pink hue.

Seeing that Chen Xingzhou had agreed, her eyebrows curved and a smile appeared on her lips.

Seeing the lovestruck look on her face, Wang Yifei asked hesitantly, "Ziyi? Are you in a relationship?"

Meng Ziyi turned around, her face flushed, but she wasn't nervous.

"No, but I did run into a handsome guy. What's wrong, Yifei? You can't resist?"

"No way... What are you talking about?"

Wang Yifei turned his head away shyly and continued with his homework.

"Hahaha."

Meng Ziyi smiled and turned to look at the chat history on her phone screen.

She pressed her phone against her slightly bulging chest, her eyes flashing.

"Chen Xingzhou... is quite interesting."

……

The next day, Meng Ziyi sent over a document.

[Meng Ziyi: This is the audition material I need to prepare for the role of Guo Jing. Take a look.]

I hope to act with you someday! *╭︎(˙º˙)╯︎*

Looking at the emoticons on the screen, Chen Xingzhou couldn't help but smile.

That's pretty straightforward; this is probably what it means to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Upon receiving the PDF file, Chen Xingzhou immediately began practicing.

There are three main qualities that are needed for the role of Guo Jing:

First, appearance and physique are required; the person should be sturdy, robust, and powerful, like a northern man.

Fortunately, he maintains a regular fitness routine, is 184 cm tall, and usually weighs around 80 kg.

So this isn't really a big problem.

Secondly, martial arts should be powerful, solid, and skillful without being overly elaborate.

Thirdly, temperament is important; one should be simple, straightforward, speak slowly, be principled, and have no distracting thoughts.

Although he has developed a unique "camera presence" for martial arts dramas, this won't make him a martial arts master.

Therefore, the highlights still need careful polishing.

With a sigh of relief, Chen Xingzhou began his practice.

……

A few days later, at an audition location in a hotel in Kyoto.

Chen Xingzhou looked up and saw that quite a few people were already seated, probably all there to audition for the role of Guo Jing.

He vaguely remembered that Guo Jing in this drama was played by Yang Xuwen.

At the time, the director of the series couldn't find an actor to play Guo Jing for a long time, but Yang Xuwen eventually won him over.

As soon as I walked in, I saw Meng Ziyi standing at the entrance of the audition area.

She wore a mid-length off-white wool coat on top and light gray fleece-lined slim-fit trousers on the bottom, looking both cute and eye-catching.

She was looking around, seemingly waiting for someone.

Suddenly, their eyes met.

A smile immediately bloomed on Meng Ziyi's face.

Holding the script in her left hand, she lightly tiptoed and raised her right hand to wave at him.

"Chen Xingzhou, over here!"

Upon seeing this, the people waiting for their auditions nearby immediately began to discuss it.

"Who's this guy? Isn't this woman Meng Ziyi?"

"Isn't Meng Ziyi playing Mu Nianci? Did they give her preferential treatment?"

"It shouldn't be that bad. Meng Ziyi is just a newcomer. The people she introduces will at most get a second glance from the director."

"Isn't that enough? I feel like I failed because I was just a few eyes short."

Chen Xingzhou frowned upon hearing the sound.

He didn't care about these things; the main reason was that he was recommended by Meng Ziyi.

He doesn't have any particular feelings for her right now, but it does affect her.

Chen Xingzhou walked to Meng Ziyi's side and said in a low voice, "You didn't need to come."

Meng Ziyi waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

"It's okay, let them talk. Besides, I can't just get you this role; in the end, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Chen Xingzhou laughed and then stared at Meng Ziyi for a few seconds.

Meng Ziyi blushed slightly. "Why are you staring at me again?"

"Do you look good? Okay, it's my turn soon, have a seat first."

After saying that, Chen Xingzhou walked towards the rest area next to him.

Meng Ziyi let out a breath, patted his chest, and followed in his footsteps.

After the two sat down, Meng Ziyi stopped looking at Chen Xingzhou and took out the script to study it carefully.

Chen Xingzhou glanced at the time; it was still a long time before it was his turn. He then turned his head to look at Meng Ziyi's script.