Feverish actress cried after being angered by haters, but discovered the real culprit was at her bed

In the corridor, Jiang Yiyan, Wang Yang, and a group of female classmates huddled together in a circle, discussing quietly.

As Lu Yan and his two companions arrived, the girls turned around upon hearing footsteps: "Lu Yan?"

"The big star has finally shown up. I thought you weren't coming."

Lu Yan smiled and asked what the group was talking about. The girls glanced at Wang Luodan, who was intently reading the script not far away.

"We were talking about the senior's performance just now. It was really good. The director let him stay and try again. I think she'll be selected this time. I'm so envious."

"Really? That's amazing."

Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, and others already knew the news and were not surprised, as was Lu Yan; it was entirely expected.

From their conversation, it was learned that three girls from the Class of 01 had made it to the final makeup test, and Huang Shengyi, who was considered the most promising, didn't get any votes.

And then there's Jia Nailiang, the guy with the best looks among the 01 boys, the one most likely to get the audition, but he didn't even show up. I heard he's already taken on a role elsewhere.

It clashed with the schedule.

Back to 02, their performance was even more disastrous. All the girls were eliminated; none of them were favored by the director. One boy was chosen by the director, but it seems he was rejected due to the producer's reasons.

Hearing this, Lu Yan's mood worsened. The producer was interfering in the production? The producer...

Although the producer is the most crucial person, all departments are responsible to the producer from preparation to completion.

But his job usually involves assembling a team, deciding where and how much the budget should be spent, and resolving any issues that might hinder filming.

Instead of directly affecting content production, excessive interference by directors without delegating authority is often a major problem.

"By the way, Lu Yan, what role do you want to audition for?"

"The female lead's ex-boyfriend."

After Lu Yan finished speaking, the people around him had strange expressions. Jiang Yiyan and Zhan Qingyi exchanged a glance.

"What's wrong with this character?"

"No, that's not true. However, Chen Hao, who plays the role of 01, has already been shortlisted. If you still want to audition for this role, I think it will be very difficult."

Jiang Yiyan didn't actually think that there was a superior work before her, but rather that Lu Yan's acting skills might not be as good as Chen Hao's.

"The Chen Hao you're talking about, is he the one who spent one year of the two years of school filming?"

"Um"

Lu Yan hesitated. He knew this guy; he was a resource-backed actor and a celebrity in the 01 acting class. But he wasn't worried; he was absolutely confident in his acting skills.

"Hey, it's all about participation, right? Who can say for sure these things? What if?"

"Alright, I'm going."

As Lu Yan spoke, he walked towards the dwindling group, and Zhu Yawen and the others' expressions changed.

"go out!"

  

Lu Yan was checking his books while waiting in line when suddenly an angry shout came from inside, and then a student ran out covering his face.

"Is she really that short-tempered?"

Lu Yan stepped forward, still looking relaxed and exuding a sense of ease, and knocked on the door.

"Hello...."

"Enter!"

In the corridor, when everyone saw Lu Yan go in, they all rushed to the floor-to-ceiling glass to peer inside, and Liu Yifei also quietly approached.

In the dance studio, the lights shone on Lu Yan's face, and his figure was reflected in the glass of the wall. Director He Luo glanced at the materials he had submitted.

Which role would you like to audition for?

"The female lead's ex-boyfriend, Zhao Qiang"

[P.S.: This character doesn't exist in the original novel; the author made him up. I'll point out any literary embellishments the author made later in the story. If there's no P.S. note, then there isn't.]

"Okay, let's get started."

Heluo gestured to her assistant, who stepped forward, picked up the script, and began reading the female lead's lines.

Lu Yan slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath to adjust his state, and his aura changed in an instant. In the original work, Chen Qiang was a roguish and sleazy character.

As Lu Yan recited his lines, he walked towards his assistant, touching his nose and chin intermittently, his eyes scanning the assistant from top to bottom, his expression giving off a smug vibe.

He Luo had just picked up her water glass to drink when she saw the screen on the monitor and suddenly looked up at Lu Yan, who was performing in the center of the dance studio.

His eyes were filled with surprise and admiration.

This student's performance was very nuanced and closely resembled the character, both in terms of movement and expression.

She completely lacked the awkwardness that a typical student would have; her performance was very natural. She was quite good, very impressive. She had a delicate, almost delicate appearance, and was very beautiful.

What if I lose my temper? But it's okay, makeup can handle it all, as long as I perform well.

If everyone could reach this level, would it take so long?

At that moment, the large faces pressed against the glass by the window all exclaimed in surprise.

"Great! Lu Yan's performance is amazing. No wonder he was chosen by Director Wang. His performance is more relaxed than many of his senior classmates."

"As expected of someone who has undergone practical training, his acting is so natural, even better than what Senior Chen Hao did just now." Jiang Yiyan's eyes sparkled, as if they were glued to Lu Yan.

Even Liu Yifei, who had come looking for trouble, was pouting with a glint in her eyes.

This guy's acting is pretty good. Hmph, one day my acting will be just as good.

After a brief three minutes, Lu Yan's performance ended, and Director Heluo, who had just been verbally abusing the previous student, smiled broadly.

"Little brother, your acting is pretty good, it's really good."

Hearing this familiar local dialect, Lu Yan felt a surge of warmth and kinship. Fellow townsman!

"Director, you flatter me. My acting is so-so."

"You can speak Cantonese!"

"My ancestral home is in Guangdong, so this is my mother tongue."

He Luo's expression shifted from surprise to excitement, and she grew to like Lu Yan even more. For the first time, she stepped away from the camera and shook hands with Lu Yan to show her respect.

The staff in the dance studio were experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, like boiling water. Did they see that right? Director Heluo actually stood up and shook hands with a student.

"How about it? Interested in coming to the film set?" He Luo extended the invitation in a very calm and natural manner.

There was no distinction of social status in the conversation; it was as if they were asking an old friend what they had for dinner that night.

Lu Yan smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for your appreciation, Director He."

At this moment, producer Zhang Jie, who had been making a phone call with her head down behind the camera, looked over with a meaningful gaze.

At this moment, the people climbing through the window clenched their fists, especially Zhu Yawen, who was so envious that he almost cried.

Damn it, that wicked Lu Yan! How come he always gets all the good things? Is there no justice in this world? Is there no law?

More than a hundred people auditioned, and they were all eliminated. But this guy, who was carefree and arrived the latest, had the shortest audition time, and yet he succeeded!

Is there really such a thing as destiny between people? Mom, it's too dark, I want to go home!

"Lu Yan got the role, so doesn't that mean Senior Chen Hao is...?"

Jiang Yiyan's words brought everyone to their senses: Oh right, there's an even more unlucky guy. If Lu Yan hadn't interfered, Chen Hao would have had an 80% chance of getting the role. Now look what's happened.

When you encounter such a numerical anomaly, you have to give way no matter who you are.

Zhu Yawen and the others began to feel sorry for their senior, Chen Hao.

A minute later, Lu Yan walked out of the dance studio and left surrounded by Zhu Yawen and others.

In the dance studio, He Luo sat back in front of the camera, preparing to interview the next person, when suddenly Zhang Jie put her hand on his shoulder.

"Director He, I have something I'd like to discuss with you..."

......

At night, crickets and birds play a concerto called "Sleep" in the quiet campus.

The moonlight, like a light veil, draped them in silvery-white swallowtail coats, making this night exceptionally beautiful.

However, some people suffered from insomnia.

In the girls' dormitory, room 1013, on the left side of the entrance, closest to the lamp holder, Liu Yifei lay in the soft, fragrant blankets, her brows furrowed, occasionally turning over.

"Fairy Sister..."

"Fairy Sister!~"

"...Sister~"

Lu Yan's words from earlier that day kept replaying in her mind. Suddenly, she sat up straight.

"No... he's sick!"

......

When news of Lu Yan's successful audition reached the class, he became the focus of attention for two more days.

Everyone knew that Lu Yan was selected by the director on the day of his audition and would be able to act again. Apart from envy and jealousy, they were speechless.

Lu Yan was in a good mood, but this joy did not last long.

"What?!"

"Lu Yan failed the audition!"