Among the onlookers, some actors couldn't help but laugh.
In this industry, everyone had their own schemes and stratagems. Some simply lacked the opportunity, while others disdained to compete.
The actress was clearly trying to elevate Sun Meng by belittling Su Ding. Anyone with eyes could see it. Now that she was being criticized, people were merely watching the spectacle.
The actress's face contorted, and she furiously snapped, "Who do you think you are? Does anyone here know you? Have you ever acted in a film! You're so arrogant in front of seniors, utterly lacking in decorum!"
Sun Meng glanced at the actress with a hint of disdain but didn't speak up to stop her.
Su Ding tilted her head, looking at the actress with a smile. "And what about you? Loudly creating a scene in public, disturbing others' makeup – is this the conduct of a so-called senior?"
"You!" The actress, caught off guard, realized everyone was looking at her like a clown. She turned beet red with anger.
"Stop it," Sun Meng said, not wanting the situation to escalate further, as she held the most significant status among everyone present.
Before leaving, she cast a contemptuous glance at Su Ding and said lightly, "Perform well later."
Su Ding watched her leave with a blank expression.
Soon, it was time for the program recording.
Su Ding's heart sank when she saw Sun Meng seated gracefully in the judges' area.
After waiting for over two hours, it was her turn to go on stage.
Her assisting actor was a male, and they were to perform a breakup scene.
As the scene concluded, the audience secretly wiped their eyes, immersed in the repressed sorrow.
At this moment, the door to the entrance channel at the back was pushed open, and a tall, slender figure walked in.
On the big screen, a close-up shot of Su Ding kneeling and shedding tears was precisely captured.
Jin Ye inexplicably stopped in his tracks. He looked at the screen from afar, his brow furrowed, and his heart skipped a beat.
Sister Hong was right; the actress she signed this time was a promising talent.
Secretary Luo Zhu looked at his boss in confusion. Seeing that he had no intention of moving forward, he also stood behind him and watched.
During the director's critique, Su Ding received two votes of disapproval and one vote of approval, meaning she would be put on hold.
A wave of murmurs swept through the audience.
The host prompted the judge Sun Meng to comment on the performance.
Sun Meng smiled gently and politely, "Su Ding's performance today, I believe, was well-executed, but there are still some areas that could be improved. The character's persona is strong and resilient. When faced with a breakup, she would likely be more restrained rather than overtly displaying her sorrow...
How about this, we slightly adjust the script, and let Su Ding perform it again? This way, we can truly gauge her acting skills. Let's change the script to this: the female protagonist tries to win back her boyfriend, gets slapped, and then cries with suppressed grief. Would that be acceptable?"
The directors present had no objections, and the host asked Su Ding to perform it again. xxs
Su Ding nodded, wiped away the tear stains on her face, touched up her makeup, and then turned to face the camera with a brilliant smile.
That smile melted like snow in winter, radiating brilliance.
She was truly breathtakingly beautiful – the very image of a girl in love!
Jin Ye's gaze deepened, his thin lips pressed together, a hint of unfathomable depth in his eyes.
"Investigate this woman's information."
"Yes," Luo Zhu replied in a low voice, startled. It seemed his boss had truly taken a liking to this woman.