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

—In the office, Huo Jianqi, Qiu Shi, and Wang Miao sat around the sofa.

Huo Jianqi poured tea for Wang Miao and chatted with her about recent industry news. Wang Miao seemed a little absent-minded, her eyes constantly glancing towards the door, waiting for Guo Xiaodong to appear.

"Try it, this is the new tea I just got today."

Wang Miao readily agreed, and after chatting for a few more minutes, he became restless and prepared to go out to find Guo Xiaodong. Just as he was about to leave, Guo Xiaodong appeared at the door.

Huo Jianqi looked up: "Oh, Xiao Dong is here. Have a seat."

Guo Xiaodong's smile was calm, and no emotional fluctuations could be seen. Wang Miao finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Huo Jianqi then began to comfort Guo Xiaodong.

"As you all know, this film is the company's biggest production to date, and it also has investment from Golden Ocean Ark, so the requirements are a bit stricter..."

Guo Xiaodong and Wang Miao sneered at this explanation, which used rigor as an excuse. They thought it was only good for fooling children.

We're all in this industry, everyone knows this, it's just a matter of connections and influence.

Qiu Shi received a phone call from Yu Nan. She got up and went downstairs to greet him. Just as she reached the elevator, she saw Yu Nan and Lu Yan coming upstairs.

--office

"Honey, they're here."

Qiu Shi pushed open the glass door, followed closely by Yu Nanhe and Lu Yan, while Huo Jianqi stood up to greet them.

When the two groups met, the atmosphere was relatively harmonious. Lu Yan looked around at his surroundings, while the others looked him over.

Yu Nan introduced Lu Yan: "Lu Yan, come here, this is Director Huo, and Teacher Qiu."

"Director Huo, Teacher Qiu."

Lu Yan naturally extended his hand and took the initiative to shake hands with the two of them. Huo Jianqi was stunned for a moment and looked at Lu Yan's face with surprise.

Is this the person Yu Nan introduced?

So young? He definitely seems to be a newcomer.

At this moment, Wang Miao and Guo Xiaodong, who were competitors, breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Lu Yan. Since they didn't know him, he must be unknown.

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Unless they're facing off against seasoned veterans, their natural charisma gives them a significant advantage in winning.

Without much small talk, the three groups got straight to the point and began the audition.

"Shall we start with Xiao Lu?"

Since Guo Xiaodong had already fought his way through countless battles, and Huo Jianqi had seen his performance, he wanted to see Lu Yan's performance first. Lu Yan looked at Guo Xiaodong, whose gaze was also fixed on him.

Lu Yan stepped back: "Let this teacher go first, I'll go up later."

Yu Nan was stunned, not expecting Lu Yan to give up taking the lead. She wanted to speak, but Lu Yan stopped her with his eyes. When Huo Jianqi led Guo Xiaodong and Wang Miao in, the glass door closed.

Yu Nan said urgently, "Why did you refuse just now? This is in our favor. If Guo Xiaodong's performance is really good, with such a high standard set before us, your impression score will be greatly reduced."

Lu Yan looked through the glass window at Guo Xiaodong inside, his eyes clear and confident.

"I want him to go first and grab the role, and he has to do it in a way that makes his opponent completely convinced."

After speaking, Lu Yan sat down calmly and waited quietly.

Yu Nan was stunned for a moment, unsure of what to say. Lu Yan's words echoed in his mind, and he felt an inexplicable admiration for him.

Some people are born smooth, some are born stubborn, and some are born proud.

Neither humble nor arrogant, neither fearful

Such people are undoubtedly worthy of respect.

Yu Nan said nothing more and went into the office to watch Guo Xiaodong's audition. The last time Guo Xiaodong audition received high praise, it was for the scene at the end of the movie where the mute pushes his woman and child to Fen Linjinghe.

This time, he chose a new beginning, starting with Lin Jinghe meeting Nuanlai.

The scene begins with Huo Jianqi speaking up. Right at the start of the story, Huo Jianqi frowns and forcefully interrupts Guo Xiaodong's performance, even though Guo Xiaodong's performance is not particularly problematic.

Huo Jianqi still felt that Guo Xiaodong's performance lacked realism, which shows that Guo Xiaodong's acting is still in a relatively immature state.

This is normal. An actor's performance can fluctuate due to environmental factors. If you have a good co-star who can draw you into the role, your performance can also exceed expectations.

The environment, the performance of the other actor, and off-stage guidance are all indispensable. Auditions often lack such a unique environment, which means it is more difficult to immerse oneself in the role and puts the actor's basic skills to the test.

Guo Xiaodong's shortcomings became apparent at this point.

Huo Jianqi is very strict on set and cannot tolerate what he considers an 8 out of 10 performance. So he interrupted Guo Xiaodong, gave him some guidance, and Guo Xiaodong started performing again.

This time, he was clearly in character; his emotional expression and subtle facial expressions were very realistic, and Huo Jianqi and the others nodded in satisfaction.

Only Yu Nan looked rather grim. The better Guo Xiaodong performed, the fewer opportunities Lu Yan would have. As things stood, she wasn't sure if Lu Yan could compare to Guo Xiaodong.

She seems to be oversimplifying things. How could someone as perfectionist as Huo Jianqi so easily outshine the actors he chooses?

After performing the first segment, Guo Xiaodong moved on to the second segment, a scene he had already rehearsed. A long five minutes passed.

This kind of one-man show is an exceptional test and torment for the actor.

"stop!"

Huo Jianqi stopped the performance, and it was easy to see from his amiable expression that he was very satisfied with Guo Xiaodong's performance; the flaws did not overshadow the merits.

Overall, the performance was good.

Huo Jianqi gave Guo Xiaodong extremely high praise, and Wang Miao, who was standing to the side, finally felt relieved and exchanged a wink with Guo Xiaodong.

Guo Xiaodong's performance this time was even better than last time. Anyone who isn't stupid knows how to use people, so they are very confident in him.

At Huo Jianqi's level, he would never ruin his hard-earned work for the sake of so-called relationships or personal connections. Guo Xiaodong got up and left.

Huo Jianqi turned his gaze to Yu Nan: "Yu Nan, how are you feeling?"

Yu Nan's expression was bitter: "The performance was excellent. You still have such good taste."

Outside the office

Guo Xiaodong opened the glass door and came out, glancing at Lu Yan, who was lounging like Ge You, with a look full of contempt.

How could someone with such limited resources possibly understand the efforts I've made to get to where I am today? Just watch, I'll prove with my abilities that ability is everything.

Guo Xiaodong got up to go to the restroom, and Yu Nan followed him out. The moment she stepped out of the office, her expression darkened, and she walked up to Lu Yan.

She shook her head slightly, thinking that this trip might be in vain, but she didn't want to put too much pressure on Lu Yan, so she could only encourage him: "Relax and go."

Actually, Lu Yan could guess most of it just by looking at his expression, even without listening. After all, he was a formidable figure who had won international awards; how could he be just a pretty face?

He never pinned his hopes on luck.

Lu Yan stood up without saying anything. He was truly relaxed now. Sometimes, that's how it is. The more nervous an ex is, the less they care when it comes to the moment. Their mentality is completely smoothed out.

Lu Yan put his hand on Yu Nan's shoulder and smiled brightly: "Sister Nan, smile more. People who smile a lot have good luck."

After Lu Yan finished speaking, he walked into the office. Yu Nan was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily: "You brat, you even came to comfort me."

-

"Teachers, may I begin?"

In the office, everyone took their seats. Lu Yan stood in front of the camera, bowing humbly, while Huo Jianqi nodded meticulously.

"Action"

Huo Jianqi waved his arm, and all the machines were aimed at Lu Yan. The latter took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and said his first line.

It was the same clip from Guo Xiaodong's first performance. Lu Yan didn't shy away from his strength; instead, he chose to fight him head-on.

Lu Yan's very first line demonstrated his skill in delivering lines. Although it wasn't particularly amazing, it complemented his perfectly executed performance.

It instantly caught the attention of everyone present.

Huo Jianqi's eyes widened in amazement, his expression subtle. Yu Nan involuntarily clenched his fists, his face covered in sweat, wishing he could go up and perform for Lu Yan.

Wang Miao's mouth was slightly open, and his expression gradually became tense, as if something was wrong.

Lu Yan's performance, tinged with a melancholic yet somewhat disillusioned air, perfectly captured Lin Jinghe's current state. When delivering his lines, the awkwardness in his eyes and his guilt towards Nuan were palpable to the naked eye.

That was a subtle control over facial expressions. Huo Jianqi wanted to applaud for seeing such details. For a detail-oriented person, this was a masterpiece!

Soon, the first performance ended, and Huo Jianqi was still somewhat reluctant to leave.

"???"

No, I haven't finished watching yet, how come you've already finished your performance?