Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 42 Two Candidates

"Pear, look, the opportunity has come! This time, director Chen An from Beijing Film Academy is actually auditioning students from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama, and he's even casting the female lead."

"The teacher actually let all the freshmen come here. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we must seize it."

Standing outside the interview door, Qin Hailu chattered away with his best friend Zeng Li.

He seems very confident in himself.

Zeng Li, who was beside her, didn't think much of it. She didn't have such naive ideas; she was just accompanying her friend to give it a try.

After all, Qin Hailu and I were just ordinary freshmen, while he was a famous director. How could he possibly be interested in me?

Moreover, the interview was conducted at the Beijing Film Academy, so it was probably just a formality, and they probably already had someone else in mind.

After discussing it, Chen An and Han Sanping borrowed a classroom at the Beijing Film Academy a couple of days later to start the interviews.

Summer vacation is just around the corner, so let's find someone before then.

After interviewing several people, Chen An and Han Sanping were not satisfied with either.

The requirements are actually quite simple: the female lead must first be a goddess, and secondly, she should have a slightly neurotic personality.

Therefore, Chen An is very picky about appearance, physique and temperament, and he will not consider those of average quality.

The news of Chen An's interview at the Beijing Film Academy spread instantly between the two schools, and basically everyone who could come showed up.

People flocked to the scene, crowding the area, all hoping to become the leading lady in Chen Anxin's new film.

"Zhao Zhetian, right? That's a very imposing name. Go back first, and we'll contact you if we get any news."

Chen An glanced at Han Sanping without saying anything, and the other party understood what Chen An meant and spoke directly.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhetian knew he probably had no chance. He blinked his big eyes, bowed, and left the classroom.

Chen An avoids this "god" like the plague, having absolutely no interest in him. Not only does he not meet the requirements in terms of appearance, but Chen An also doesn't want him.

"Brother Chen, you've interviewed so many people, but none of them are suitable. Why don't we just look for some actresses in the industry?"

Although Han Sanping agreed with Chen An's idea, she still felt that finding a new person was not a safe bet.

"Let's see. If there really isn't one, then we'll listen to you, bro." Chen An thought it best to stall for time and see.

Actually, there are students with suitable looks, but their acting skills are lacking, and those with good acting skills can't pass Chen An's test.

Chen An wanted the kind of stunning beauty that's unforgettable at first glance, not the understated, timeless type.

Both options are fine for "Little Forest," but the second option is not suitable for "My Sassy Girl."

Of course, it would be even better if it were the kind of beauty that is stunning at first glance and grows more beautiful the more you look at it.

Chen An already had a few candidates in mind, but he didn't say anything in advance. He had already interviewed them all, so he exaggerated the situation a bit, which would also be a publicity stunt.

The beauties selected from two schools are sure to attract many gentlemen.

Finally, one of Chen An's chosen candidates walked into the classroom. She had a fair complexion and a natural, ethereal air about her. Standing at the door, she began to introduce herself to the two of them:

"Director Han, Director Chen, I am Yan Danchen from the 96 class of the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy. I hope to audition for the female lead in this film."

Her tall, curvaceous figure, delicate features, and fair skin made Chen An very satisfied with her graceful appearance standing in front of the two men.

Han Sanping nodded: "Then give me a demonstration without props."

After stating his demands, he didn't say anything more, waiting for Yan Danchen to gather her emotions and for her performance.

Afterwards, the two silently watched Yan Danchen's performance. They observed the young Chang'e fairy's performance, and although it was somewhat superficial, it was already quite good considering it was just a temporary, impromptu performance.

"Alright, leave your contact information. I'll contact you if there are any results," Chen An said after Yan Danchen finished her performance.

Also, ask the other party to leave their contact information as a backup plan so you can contact them later.

Upon hearing Chen An ask for her contact information, Yan Danchen immediately smiled and said, "No problem, Director Chen."

Bai Su's face was beaming with smiles, her eyes sparkling like stars as she happily walked up to Chen An and left her contact information.

After expressing my gratitude, I left the classroom. After all, all the other interviewees had been told to wait for news, and I was the first one to ask for my contact information.

This shows that you still have a great chance.

"Brother Han, this is an alternative." After Yan Danchen left, Chen An turned to Han Sanping and said.

Han Sanping did not refuse: "If you say it's okay, then it's okay. Let's have a backup plan first and then see." He agreed to Chen An's idea and decided to have a backup plan first without making a final decision.

The two continued their interviews, but neither was satisfied with any of them. With backup options available, some performances were eliminated before they were even finished.

The interviews became faster and faster, and some candidates were even eliminated before they even started.

Then Zeng Li, who had also been considering Chen An's idea, walked in.

My friend just came out looking dejected, which means he probably failed. And ever since Yan Danchen came out of her interview, she said she got his contact information.

The interviews progressed faster and faster, presumably because someone had already been chosen, so Zeng Li didn't have high hopes.

However, her tall figure of 1.7 meters, her straight long legs, her beautiful face with a hopeless expression, and her indifferent brows inexplicably gave her the air of a cold goddess!

Now her long hair has grown down to her shoulders, her three thousand strands of black hair cascading down, and even in a simple t-shirt and jeans, she looks stunning!

She looks even more beautiful than when she had short hair.

Chen An nodded unconsciously. As expected of someone he had considered before, her image was perfect, and her acting skills were probably not bad either.

After all, they've been learning opera since elementary school.

After her performance, she was even better than Yan Danchen.

"Leave your contact information too, and I'll contact you when there are results." Chen An asked Zeng Li to leave her contact information after her performance.

Upon hearing Chen An's words, Zeng Li pointed to herself in disbelief: "Me?"

"If it's not you, who else is interviewing in this room?" Chen An was also a little confused by Zeng Li. If it's not you, why would I need Han Sanping's contact information?

Once she realized what was happening, Zeng Li immediately left her contact information, feeling like she was on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Flying up and down, they were just there to make an appearance, thinking their roles were pretty much set.

She thought she would be selected like her good friend Qin Hailu, but it seems she was also chosen like Yan Danchen before her.

I felt a little dizzy even after leaving the classroom.

It felt like a dream; it seemed like I might become the female lead in the new movie of Chen An, the currently very popular director.

Qin Hailu, who was waiting for Zeng Li outside, felt even worse upon hearing the news, as his already disappointed mood worsened.

I brought Zeng Li with me, so how come she seems to have been selected while I was not?

On the way back with Zeng Li, he seemed dazed, which made Zeng Li unsure of what to say.

The two who continued interviewing, after interviewing everyone, ultimately selected two candidates from the four shortlist.

It was Yan Danchen and Zeng Li!

However, the two are still discussing who will be chosen.

Both have their own advantages. Yan Danchen's temperament is more suitable and she is more lively, while Zeng Li has a better appearance, but her temperament is more aloof.

However, the latter's acting skills are better, so playing the female lead shouldn't be a problem, since it's not a particularly difficult role.

Both Chen An and the other man supported it, but in the end, it was Han Sanping who made the final decision:

"Choose the one from the Central Academy of Drama. Her acting is better. If she's willing to sign with your company, then go for her."

"If they're not willing, then we can switch to the one from your Beijing Film Academy. But I reckon both of them will agree, since they can play the female lead in your new movie."

"Becoming the next Yu Jinghong is something that these students can't refuse."

"Moreover, it's a long-standing tradition for Beijing Film Academy directors to use actors from the Central Academy of Drama."

Chen An, who suffers from some decision-making difficulties, nodded in agreement after Han Sanping made the final decision.

I didn't take Han Sanping's little joke to heart.

Both of them were optimistic about the business, but they still needed to sign with their own company first. Although it was a small workshop now, they would be able to operate it once the private enterprise issuance license was issued.

Chen An definitely needs to expand the scale, so we should sign the contract first.

Happy New Year to everyone! May you be prosperous and live forever!

(End of this chapter)