Chapter 75

This was Li Shenglin's second visit to KBS TV station. The last time was when he signed a contract with the production team of "You Are My Destiny." However, his status and mindset were completely different this time. Last time, he was a composer, and he was quite relaxed about it...

As for now... Li Shenglin admitted that he was extremely nervous. This was his first job interview...

Number "16," fortunately, it was a relatively auspicious number. However, the competition for the role of Yoon Ji-ho was really intense...

Noticing how nervous Li Shenglin was, Luo Bo chatted with him casually while holding Xiao Huhu, sharing some amusing stories from his own past, trying to help Li Shenglin relax...

"Hey, Brother Shenglin, you're here too? Brother Luobo, hello!"

It had to be said that Li Shenglin's crazy extra roles over the past few months were not in vain. Although he didn't get to know any big names, he had gained some recognition in the extras' circle and made a few friends...

The guy in front of him, Park Sung-woo (a cameo by reader Smokom), was someone he met while filming "Painter of the Wind." He was one year younger than Li Shenglin, and was nineteen this year.

They didn't have much in common at first, but this guy was very friendly. They met again on other sets, and thus became acquaintances. "Are you here for the interview too?"

Park Sung-woo exaggeratedly made a speechless gesture, "Brother, if I'm not here for the interview, what else could I be here for, to just hang around?"

Even if you pass the interview, you'll still be an extra role... Taking Xiao Huhu from Luo Bo, "Come on, Huhu, say 'Uncle'!"

"JO~JO!" Actually, Xiao Huhu's speech was much clearer now, but he just couldn't pronounce "Uncle." It was really strange... (The author's grievance: my nephew is almost two years old, and he can call everyone else clearly, but when he says "Uncle," it sounds like "JOJO." This is already a self-beautification; it actually sounds more like "Uncle" in a different way... Knowing that my sister-in-law has no brothers, otherwise my grievance would soar to the sky.)

Park Sung-woo didn't care what Xiao Huhu called him; he was just completely charmed, feeling a bit at a loss, "So, Brother, is this your son?"

"Yep!" "JO~JO!"

Despite his young age, Park Sung-woo genuinely liked children. "Brother, can I hold him?"

Just as the staff called out Li Shenglin's number, "Male Lead 2, please prepare, number 16!" Li Shenglin took a deep breath and handed Xiao Huhu to Park Sung-woo. Since the child was older now, as long as he wasn't held upside down, there wouldn't be any problems, "I'm going for the interview now!"

Park Sung-woo's attention was all on Xiao Huhu, and he didn't really hear what the staff said, "Sure, good luck, Brother!"

He didn't know that when Li Shenglin came out of that door again, he would no longer be in the same world as him...

...

When the moment arrived, Li Shenglin wasn't as nervous as before (just like an exam, you're nervous before the paper is handed out, but once it's there, you relax a bit no matter what). He bowed deeply and introduced himself, "Greetings, seniors. I am the 16th interviewee, my name is Li Shenglin, and I am here to audition for the role of Male Lead 2, Yoon Ji-ho!"

The middle-aged man in the middle must be the director, so the woman must be the screenwriter... As for the other person, they were probably a representative from the production company or the TV station...

The three of them didn't say anything but carefully examined Li Shenglin...

Li Shenglin secretly thanked Luo Bo for his advice. He had specially dressed up in formal attire today, and tidied his hair a bit. At least in terms of appearance, he felt quite confident that he matched the character of Yoon Ji-ho...

Seeing the three of them nod slightly, Li Shenglin breathed a sigh of relief. At least he had passed the first round...

"From what I understand, you are a regular member of MBC's 'Infinite Challenge.' What makes you think we should believe you can play the role of Male Lead 2?" It seemed this guy was the representative from KBS...

I signed a contract with the 'Infinite Challenge' production team, not MBC, so why the bias...

Li Shenglin didn't notice that when the word 'Infinite Challenge' was mentioned, screenwriter Yoon Ji-yeon's face showed a hint of surprise. She stared at him for a long time, her face showing a mix of doubt, then realization, and finally delight...

"Although I am a member of 'Infinite Challenge,' I am also an actor. Although I haven't played any major roles, I have appeared in some minor roles in popular dramas like 'Wind Country' on your station, 'The Con Artist' on SBC, and 'East of Eden' on MBC!" Li Shenglin inadvertently added a bit of his variety show persona, "At least it proves I'm a lucky person, as these dramas were all quite popular..."

Director Kim Ki-sang was not a rigid person. Although he had someone in mind for the role of Male Lead 2, he was willing to give Li Shenglin a chance. If he performed better, he would consider replacing the person. After all, the quality of the drama was the top priority. He had the staff hand Li Shenglin an A4 paper, "You have five minutes to memorize the lines, then perform the scene!"

Li Shenglin respectfully took the script with both hands. Hmm, it's not from 'Boys Over Flowers'?

But it doesn't matter. It's still a character similar to Yoon Ji-ho, so it shouldn't be a big problem! He had passed the second round and got the chance to perform...

Although he was prepared, speaking to the air was still a significant challenge for Li Shenglin. But he remembered what Brother Luo said and tried to imagine the air in front of him as Xiao Huhu, performing with deep emotion...

"CUT!"

Halfway through his performance, he reflexively stopped at the sound of "CUT," returning to his normal state and looking at the director in confusion...

"That's all, time is limited. The performance is over. You can go home and wait for our notification."

Li Shenglin couldn't read the result from the three people's faces, so he bowed again and slowly backed to the door, then turned and walked out...

"Shenglin, how did it go?" Luo Bo bent down and held Xiao Huhu's little hand... Xiao Huhu was getting more mischievous and sometimes didn't want to be held, preferring to walk on his own...

Li Shenglin was a bit unsure at first, but seeing Luo Bo's funny expression, he didn't want to add to his stress, "I feel pretty good. The rest is up to the directors. All we can do is wait!"

Luo Bo knew that a role like Male Lead 2 needed to be decided after discussion, so he nodded.

"Hey, Brother Shenglin, where did you go for the interview? I didn't see you when I was interviewing?"

Just as Park Sung-woo came out of his interview...

"Oh, you look excited. Did you pass?"

"Yep, I passed! What about you, Brother?"

"Me? I have to wait for the notification! We'll go first. Hope to see you on set again!"

Waving goodbye to Li Shenglin and the others, Park Sung-woo only then realized, wait for the notification? Brother, you weren't here for an extra role this time?