Huayu: Starting with Rejecting 00s Actresses on a Dating Show

Tan Wen walked towards Zhou Ye. The girl's eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation.

Tan Wen stopped in front of her and nodded slightly.

"It's done?" Zhou Ye's voice was filled with excitement.

"Yes, the interview is scheduled for tomorrow. Are you okay with that?" Tan Wen confirmed.

"Tomorrow? No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Zhou Ye happily grabbed Tan Wen's arm and shook it like a joyful little bird.

"How about we go for a walk together tonight? I'll treat you to dinner! And... tell me some gossip about the cabin, okay?" She winked mischievously.

Tan Wen was infected by her carefree happiness, and his tense nerves relaxed.

"I can treat you to dinner. But when it comes to gossip," he paused deliberately, "you can ask He Mi'er, she came with me."

"What? He Mi'er, your lover?" Zhou Ye looked at Tan Wen suspiciously. "It seems the person you like is He Mi'er."

Tan Wen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there anything wrong with liking He Mi'er?"

"No, no, He Mi'er is very good, it's just that I personally prefer Lu Yuxiao."

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The two went downstairs, and when Zhou Ye saw He Mi'er, she took her hands and said, "Sister Mi'er, I like you so much."

Tan Wen...

He Mi'er was a little stunned by this sudden enthusiasm, and looked at Tan Wen with a questioning gaze.

Tan Wen: "Zhou Ye, a junior from university, is also here for an interview today."

"How about we share a room tonight?" Zhou Ye said to He Mi'er. "Tell me the story of the cabin."

Tan Wen briefly explained the situation to He Mi'er.

He Mi'er smiled slightly after hearing this. Both of her dates with Tan Wen had been busy with travel, so this time she could finally relax.

Tan Wen booked a hotel, and the group first delivered their luggage to the hotel.

Zhou Ye said she was very familiar with Xiangjiang City. She had been there before when He Jiong and the others had taken her around the city to record shows.

They rested at the hotel until about 6 p.m., then Zhou Ye dragged them out.

The hustle and bustle of Pozi Street is palpable, with various food stalls steaming hot, and tourists and locals thronging the area.

Tan Wen followed behind the two girls. He Mi'er was mature and pleasing to the eye, while Zhou Ye was youthful and vibrant. Passersby would occasionally turn around to admire them.

The group stopped in front of a stinky tofu stall, and the two girls each bought a serving.

"Want to try?" He Mi'er picked up a piece with a bamboo skewer and held it to Tan Wen's mouth.

Tan Wen naturally bent down.

This scene was witnessed by Zhou Ye, who looked at He Mi'er and then at Tan Wen.

Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "Have you two already confirmed your relationship privately?"

He Mi'er smiled and glanced at Tan Wen. Tan Wen generously patted He Mi'er's head, which earned him a scolding from He Mi'er.

Zhou Ye rolled her eyes, suddenly feeling that the world of three seemed a bit crowded.

She walked ahead by herself, giving space to Tan Wen and He Mi'er.

The group wandered aimlessly, sampling snacks and soaking up the lively atmosphere.

Around ten o'clock, Tan Wen and He Mi'er were both a little tired. Zhou Ye, however, was still full of energy.

"Shall we go back to the hotel?" Tan Wen suggested.

He Mi'er nodded: "Yeah, I'm a little tired."

The next day.

Tan Wen and Zhou Ye went for a job interview, while He Mi'er chose to rest at the hotel.

The two arrived at the interview location, but the specific time for the interview was undetermined, so they waited.

"Are you nervous?" Tan Wen asked Zhou Ye, who was sitting next to him, in a low voice.

"It's alright." Zhou Ye thought of Tan Wen's composure and calmness in the face of the crisis yesterday, and felt very safe being with him.

About two hours later, someone finally came to tell them they could go for the interview.

The two arrived at the same meeting room as yesterday, and soon several people came in and sat down in the examiner's seats, including Cheng Ying.

Cheng Ying sat in the middle, while the other examiners had serious expressions and exuded a powerful aura.

One of the examiners glanced at Tan Wen and Zhou Ye, and asked somewhat impatiently, "Are you ready?"

The two nodded.

The man nodded slightly: "Alright, then I'll give you the challenge. You two will play a couple who accidentally lost their young daughter many years ago."

From then on, the couple embarked on a long journey to find their son. In his search, the husband infiltrated the human traffickers' ranks, gradually becoming one of them himself.

In one transaction, he sold a young girl, unaware that she was his biological daughter who had been separated from him for more than ten years.

Soon after, his wife learned the devastating truth and went to find her husband.

The examiner leaned forward slightly: "The question for you two is the scene after this couple meets."

What will happen next? Feel free to guess. You have five minutes to prepare.

After they finished speaking, the examiners exchanged glances. They were certain that this scene was beyond the capabilities of two young actors, and if they were to fail them, they would have no grounds for complaint.

Tan Wen and Zhou Ye both frowned after hearing the question; it was quite difficult.

This not only tests acting skills, but also delves into the depths of human nature and demonstrates a precise grasp of the psychology of characters in extreme situations.

It's incredibly difficult to create such a complex emotional scene in just five minutes.

"When a woman finds a husband, she shouldn't blame and cry. Do you agree with that?" Tan Wen asked Zhou Ye.

Zhou Ye nodded: "Yes! What she wants isn't an answer, it's judgment!"

"Okay, that means the foundation for this scene is set."

"Yes, yes, if we misunderstood, we'll accept it," Zhou Ye continued.

"Now it depends on how they act. I think the father needs a breaking point, and as for the mother..."

Zhou Ye frowned in thought. "Do you have any ideas?"

"The calm that comes from extreme hatred?" Tan Wen said.

Zhou Ye's eyes lit up. "Yes, that's the look I want."

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with admiration.

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Cheng Ying's gaze remained fixed on the two faces, capturing the most subtle emotional fluctuations.

He could feel their dedication and excitement, as if they were building a complete work of art.

He had mixed feelings. This was probably what an actor was like at their best. Many people lose this quality after they achieve success.

The other three interviewers didn't pay much attention to the two's communication because they knew that the interview was just a formality and a waste of each other's time.

"Time's up." A somewhat impatient voice rang out.

The two exchanged a glance, needing no further words.

All eyes in the conference room were on them.

The husband (Tan Wen) sat down and lit a cigarette. His back was slightly hunched, but he tried to straighten up, as if only in this way could he feel more confident.

His wife (Zhou Ye) slowly walked to the opposite side of him, looking down at him as he smoked.

Her hair was a little messy, and her once bright eyes no longer burned with anger, as if she were looking at a body that wasn't worth a second thought.

Neither of them spoke, and time flowed by in silence. The examiners unconsciously held their breath.

Finally, the husband gave in to the silence, raising his voice deliberately, "What do you want from me?"

He was trying to use this method to cover up his guilt.

The wife did not answer, and another suffocating silence ensued.

Enraged by her indifference, her husband took a deep drag on his cigarette. "Are you mute? What are you going to do about it...?"

"She is my daughter," the wife finally spoke, her voice flat and emotionless, as if stating that the weather was nice today.

The husband's hunched body swayed violently, as if all the bones had been removed.

The wife pulled a dagger from her bosom and slowly pressed it against her husband's chest, gradually increasing the pressure. The husband did not dodge.

The entire examination room was deathly silent; even the examiners slowed their breathing.

Only the husband's suppressed sobs echoed in the empty room.

Zhou Ye remained standing, her eyes downcast as she stared coldly at the convulsing body on the ground.

The performance has ended...

The examination room remained silent, the examiners still immersed in the scenario they had created.

Finally, Cheng Ying's applause broke the silence, and the other examiners followed suit, but their hands froze in mid-air, their lips twitching slightly, their faces showing embarrassment.

"We need to discuss the outcome. You can leave now."

Tan Wen and Zhou Ye were taken to a lounge.

After having a cup of tea, the two finally came out of character.

The two smiled at each other and then hugged each other without any ulterior motives.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was somewhat awkward as no one spoke.

"Tell me about it!" Cheng Ying said calmly.

One person said, "These two kids have a very thorough understanding of the test questions, which shows they've put a lot of effort into studying the script."

Another person said, "I don't deny that, but their acting skills are too immature to support the scenes they set up."

"Their acting skills are not that immature; they are quite competent for their age. However, their ambition for the set design is too great, and the performance doesn't feel right."

Cheng Ying gave a cold laugh and remained silent.

"This flavor still isn't right." A square-faced man walked into the conference room. "So, what flavor do you want?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the examiners all stood up.

"Director Ning, you've arrived."

Ning Hao shook hands with them and continued, "I really liked their performance. You said something was off, what was it?"

"Director Ning, actually, the number of actors is already full..."

"So what if it's full? The World Cup can expand its teams, so what's wrong with adding two more people to your program?"

"But······"

Ning Hao waved his hand: "I'll just talk to the director. You guys keep these two here for now."