Chapter 37

Zhang Chengyuan ultimately agreed to Director Yoon Seok-ho's proposal, deciding to take on a small role in "Autumn Fairy Tale of Blue生死恋" (Blue生死Lover's Autumn Fairy Tale), playing the high school version of the biological brother of the young Yoon Eun-hye. The role might only have one or two scenes, and with Zhang Chengyuan's current popularity, he could have easily declined without the director blaming him for not appreciating the offer. However, he suddenly thought of the young actress Moon Geun-young, who was playing the young Yoon Eun-hye. If he accepted the role, he could meet this cute and cheerful little sister a few times, so he readily nodded in agreement.

As he walked out of the room, Zhang Chengyuan sincerely congratulated Won Bin. Won Bin accepted the congratulations with a hearty laugh, not being at all pretentious, and even invited Zhang Chengyuan to have a casual meal together when he had time. Originally, he should have invited him for drinks, but since Zhang Chengyuan was still a minor and couldn't go to bars, he naturally agreed. It was clear that Won Bin's future was very promising, and he might even soar to great heights after this role.

Just as they were about to part ways, a beautiful woman in her early twenties walked over gracefully. She had a clear and delicate face, a very curvaceous figure, and a height over 170 cm. Her slender hands and legs were perfectly proportioned, and she was almost flawless from head to toe. Her mouth seemed a bit large, which didn't quite fit the traditional Eastern aesthetic, but her beautiful lips gave her a unique charm. Although she was an Easterner, she gave off the impression of an extremely sexy Western beauty. She walked up to Won Bin and asked softly, "Brother Do-jin, how did the audition go?"

Won Bin, who was still talking to Zhang Chengyuan, hadn't noticed her arrival. When he heard her voice, he looked up in surprise and said, "It's Ji-young. Weren't you done with your audition already? Why are you still here?"

Ji-young replied, "I wanted to know how your audition went before I left. Brother Do-jin, how did it go?"

Seeing that these two had something to discuss, Zhang Chengyuan immediately said his goodbyes, bowed to both of them, and turned to leave. Although he had only glanced at this beauty named Ji-young a few times, her impression on him was very deep, and he knew he wouldn't forget her for days. If it weren't for the fear of his thoughts wandering and affecting his recently calmed mind, he would have liked to get to know her better.

As Zhang Chengyuan walked away, the beauty named Ji-young asked, "Brother Do-jin, who is that handsome young man? Is he your friend?"

Won Bin replied, "A friend I just met today. We both auditioned for the same role. Well, we can talk about him later. How did your audition for the second female lead go? Did you get the role?"

Ji-young smiled and said, "Yes, I was lucky enough to be selected, even though it's a rather annoying role. But compared to before, it's a big step forward. Brother Do-jin, let's have a meal together. We haven't gathered since we left the acting school."

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When Zhang Chengyuan and Park Byung-ryul returned to the car, he told Park Byung-ryul about the audition results. Park Byung-ryul was inevitably a bit disappointed, but he still comforted Zhang Chengyuan carefully. Seeing that Zhang Chengyuan was not discouraged, he asked about the details of the audition. When he heard that the director had suggested Zhang Chengyuan try dating to improve his acting, he nodded in agreement and said, "The director has a point. Acting comes from life, and experiencing various aspects of life is far better than just taking acting classes every day. I overlooked this point before, which led to your failure this time. However, while dating is important, you need to maintain a balance. You will eventually become a shining star, so be cautious about your romantic life. Don't let it interfere with your work, and as an actor, keep your private life low-key. Don't make it a big deal and have everyone know about it."

Zhang Chengyuan replied, "I understand. I won't let you down." He was very grateful for Park Byung-ryul's understanding.

By this time, it was well past lunchtime, and both of them were quite hungry. They found a restaurant on the street and had a quick meal before parting ways.

Back at home, Zhang Chengyuan kept thinking about what the director had said. He thought, "Experiencing the taste of love sounds like a very fresh and interesting thing. But who should I date?" Kim Tae-hee, Lee Hyo-ri, Sung Yu-ri... A series of names and images flashed through his mind. There seemed to be many options, but each one gave him some concerns. For example, Kim Tae-hee already had a boyfriend, and breaking up a couple is not something a gentleman should do. Lee Hyo-ri and Sung Yu-ri treated him more like a younger brother, and if he acted rashly, it might not only fail but also hurt their relationship. Yoon Eun-hye was good, but she traveled a lot both domestically and internationally, and they hardly saw each other a few times a year, making it difficult to cultivate a relationship. Moon Geun-young? He had only met her once, and she was too young to consider. Jeong Soo-yeon? She was even younger, and he wasn't a pervert, so he would wait a few years...

After thinking for a long time, Zhang Chengyuan felt increasingly helpless, realizing that his troubles seemed to be increasing. His mindset was no longer as carefree as it was in his previous life. In his past life, he only needed to focus on cultivation, and he didn't have to worry about other things. But now, he had all sorts of worries.

Not knowing how long he had been at home, he suddenly felt a bit restless and had the urge to go out for a walk. He disguised himself, walked to the intersection, and looked around, unsure where to go. Suddenly, he remembered that he had just talked to Crystal the day before and realized that he hadn't visited her sister Jeong Soo-yeon for about half a month, feeling that he had not kept his promise. He headed towards the nearby subway station. Taking the Line 7 from Daehwa Station, he arrived at Cheongdam Station in about 30 minutes, then walked for about 10 minutes to the entrance of ** Entertainment Company. On the way, he bought some street food, put it in a bag, and carried it with him.

Zhang Chengyuan had visited ** Entertainment Company five or six times to check on Jeong Soo-yeon. Wearing black-rimmed glasses, he chatted with the security guard, introducing himself as Jeong Soo-yeon's brother, Jeong Chengyuan. The security guard immediately recognized him. After all, there was no one else among the trainees' relatives who was as tall, had such outstanding气质 (aura), and wore such an unattractive black-rimmed glasses.

After registering his entry, Zhang Chengyuan, as usual, gave the security guard a box of street food and said a few grateful words, which made the security guard smile and praise him for being a polite and caring good brother.

Walking to the entrance of a dance practice room where Jeong Soo-yeon often went, he saw many trainees of various heights practicing various dance steps diligently. This time slot on weekends was when trainees could practice freely, and the instructors usually didn't stay to supervise. The order was maintained by the senior trainees. To achieve their dream of debuting, most trainees worked extremely hard even without the instructors' supervision. If they didn't work hard and improve their skills quickly, they would be quickly eliminated from the company. A large company like ** Entertainment, which mass-produces stars, wouldn't keep anyone without potential.

Zhang Chengyuan scanned the room with his eyes and saw Jeong Soo-yeon practicing a set of dance moves in a corner. Her originally slim and agile body seemed to have slowed down. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that her left ankle seemed to be a bit stiff, affecting the fluidity of her dance moves. However, Jeong Soo-yeon continued to practice diligently, her face as cold as usual, showing no signs of pain.