Chapter 67

I met Teacher Qiongyao...

Teacher Qiongyao asked me a lot of questions...

She is a very nice person, very kind to me...

Later, she kept asking about my ancient costume photos...

She even said my ancient costume photos were particularly good...

In the elevator, Liu Tao talked non-stop, detailing her audition experience, so excited that Xiao Yu felt her hand hurting. ↗

Indeed, the two of them held hands the whole time, standing very close. On the side, Xiang Xiaoxing was once again ignored, huddled in the corner drawing circles.

Liu Tao's audition lasted nearly an hour.

Director Li Ping, Director Ding Yangguo, the executive director, assistant director, director's assistant, cameraman, lighting technician... the entire creative team was present. However, the most prominent was the screenwriter, because the screenwriter was Qiongyao.

A formal audition is like this; there is no one-on-one audition. If a male director auditions a female actor alone, there are only two possibilities: either it's a scam or a hidden rule.

At the beginning, it was the routine part of the audition, making up for the lack of the preliminary audition.

Liu Tao, as required, introduced her basic information, including her name, age, height, weight, and where she came from.

Then the photographer took pictures from the front, side, and back, including running, jumping, and smiling shots. Liu Tao couldn't wear makeup so that people could see her real skin clearly.

Next was the impromptu performance, performance in a set environment, and performance of a scene, all aimed at testing Liu Tao's various qualities.

To be honest, Liu Tao didn't perform too well because she was a bit nervous, and the root of her nervousness was Qiongyao.

A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow; just by sitting there, Qiongyao could make people feel pressured without saying a word. Especially for newcomers, the more they wanted the role, the more they wanted to perform well in front of Qiongyao, the more pressure they felt.

Qiongyao noticed this and took the initiative to speak, briefly discussing Liu Tao's audition performance, then changed the subject and asked about her ancient costume photos.

Due to the tight schedule, the production team did not ask Mengren Film to submit Liu Tao's video materials but instead requested lifestyle and artistic photos. However, among the photos they received, there was an additional set of ancient costume photos, and she was dressed as a heroine.

Qiongyao asked, "Why did you submit ancient costume photos?"

Before the audition, Xiao Yu had specifically instructed her on how to respond if anyone asked about the ancient costume photos.

Now, hearing Qiongyao's question, Liu Tao instantly thought of Xiao Yu, and her nervousness eased.

It was all as he had predicted...

The answer was simple, mainly about the actor's image, on-screen performance, self-presentation, and convenience for the production team's audition.

Lifestyle and artistic photos can show one's temperament and image, but "The Story of a Return 3" is an ancient costume drama. Lifestyle and artistic photos cannot show one's ancient costume appearance, making it inconvenient for the production team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation.

In the entertainment industry, some actors have beautiful lifestyle and artistic photos but do not look good in ancient costume photos; others have very striking ancient costume photos and a prominent ancient costume appearance.

Qiongyao asked again, "Why are your ancient costume photos not of a delicate and beautiful lady but of a heroic and spirited heroine?"

This question was also mentioned by Mr. Mai!

Mr. Mai... oh, the boss of our company, said that my image and temperament suit this kind of appearance.

Suitable?

Of course, it's suitable!

Otherwise, why would Liu Tao be scheduled for an audition today?

Why did Qiongyao cancel her afternoon activities and come to the production team specially?

It's because she saw Liu Tao's ancient costume appearance, which matched the image and temperament of Princess Musa in her mind!

"... I answered just as you taught me, Mr. Mai. Do you think I will pass this audition?"

Liu Tao looked at Xiao Yu expectantly, waiting for his response.

Xiao Yu opened his mouth but didn't get a chance to speak. Xiang Xiaoxing, who had been forgotten in the corner, interjected, "It's hard to say whether you'll pass, but if you keep holding on like this, Mr. Mai's hand will be crippled..."

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I was too excited. Did I hurt you? Let me rub it for you..."

Xiao Yu: "..."

Xiang Xiaoxing: "..."

Liu Tao: "..."

Ding, the elevator reached the first floor. Liu Tao, blushing, awkwardly retracted her hand and quickly walked out of the elevator to the parking lot without stopping.

Xiang Xiaoxing nudged Xiao Yu with his shoulder and lowered his voice, "You say you two have no relationship?"

Xiao Yu tightened his grip on Xiang Xiaoxing's neck, "You know too much, be careful you don't get silenced!"

"Heaven, boss, you really have feelings for her."

"I don't."

"You do."

"I don't."

"Absolutely, otherwise why are you so angry?"

"I'm not angry."

"If you're not angry, why do you want to strangle me and silence me?"

"Can't I joke?"

"Joke? Why don't we ask Brother Cha, he loves this kind of joke."

Is this a request for a spread?

Xiao Yu didn't want the situation to escalate and remained silent; Xiang Xiaoxing wouldn't let it end and kept talking.

"Tell the truth, are you attracted to her?"

"No wonder you said you saw her in a dream that time."

"I told you then, it was a spring dream, but you didn't believe me."

"What about now? I was right, wasn't I?"

"If you don't admit it, you're insulting my professional judgment..."

From the elevator to the parking lot, Xiang Xiaoxing kept talking. Seeing Liu Tao waiting by the car, he had to use his ultimate move.

"If you say one more word, the assistant director position is off."

Uh...

He hit Xiang Xiaoxing's sore spot.

If I don't talk, I can still do math problems, right?

Three people, two cars, how many ways can they be seated?

Xiang Xiaoxing answered with action.

He left Liu Tao to Xiao Yu, got in the car, and drove away, leaving a series of cheerful and lecherous laughs.

Liu Tao's face was still a bit red. Xiao Yu waved his hand, "Get in the car, let's buy some gifts. Tonight, when you go to class, give them to Teacher Huang."

Teacher Huang from Yan Ying is very knowledgeable. In just a few days of targeted guidance, he not only taught Liu Tao how to portray a heroic woman but also pointed out many shortcomings in her performance details.

Respecting teachers and valuing the way is important in any industry, especially since Xiao Yu had already found out about Teacher Huang's background...

This person is not simple; if there's an opportunity, it's worth circling back.

"Mr. Mai, just now..." On the way, Liu Tao tried to speak several times but couldn't find the courage. Finally, she mustered the courage to speak, but Xiao Yu interrupted her, "Don't think too much. The only thing you need to do now is pass the audition and get the role in 'The Story of a Return 3.'"

Feeling that his words might have been a bit harsh, he opened the glove compartment under the dashboard and took out a small, exquisite box, "Here."

"What is it?"

"Open it and see."

Liu Tao opened the box, her eyes brightening. It was a beautiful tourmaline bracelet.

"Is this for me?"

"Congratulations on passing the audition today. What are you waiting for? Put it on."

"Oh." Liu Tao happily put on the bracelet, admiring it, "Tourmaline bracelets are expensive, right?"

"Fake, not worth much."

I like it even if it's fake. As long as you give it to me, I like it...

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