Han Zhao walked out of the audition hall. Due to his outstanding appearance, he received many admiring glances all the way back to his seat.
Who wouldn't like someone handsome? Tian Cheng and Cui Min couldn't take their eyes off him. Feeling the scorching gazes from around them, Tian Cheng became even more jealous, as if her own possession was being coveted by others.
Han Zhao is my classmate, what are you all staring at?
She stood up and called out with a smile, "Han Zhao."
Cui Min knew her intentions and glanced at her contemptuously before also standing up. "How did it go?"
Ren Kui made a exaggerated gagging motion and said sarcastically, "Who was being passive-aggressive earlier? Now you're trying to latch onto him. And why are you craning your neck so much, do you also want to audition for my boss's play? Who was it that kept complaining before, and now you're rushing to get in?"
"Is this crew funded by your family? Hmph, we came here because of Director He Nian, it has nothing to do with you or your boss." Cui Min said fiercely.
"You're slapping your own face and still don't feel the pain. You're truly admirable," Ren Kui sneered.
Zhuang Yu secretly shook his head. The ancients did not deceive him; three women make a lot of noise.
Han Zhao politely nodded at Tian Cheng and Cui Min, acknowledging them.
Neither Tian Cheng nor Cui Min was met with Han Zhao's direct gaze. Both felt greatly embarrassed, especially with the surrounding laughter, which seemed to be directed at them specifically.
Their faces flushed red then white, and they had to sit down sheepishly.
Han Zhao returned to his seat, feeling a mix of amusement and exasperation. "No problem."
Gu Cheng, who had been silent until now, felt his heart sink upon hearing this, feeling as if he were being fried in a hot oil pan.
Li Jing had said he wasn't qualified to audition, yet Han Zhao was directly selected as the male lead. For four years, Han Zhao's grades had consistently been at the bottom, while he himself was always at the top. Even though Han Zhao had impressed him during the training performance, how could one day's achievement change his long-held view of Han Zhao?
But such a terrible actor was chosen by a big director like He Nian, and as the male lead. It would be a lie to say he wasn't upset.
Gu Cheng felt unbearable discomfort and tried to console himself: He is an artist of Tianyu, with plenty of opportunities and resources. But Han Zhao, bewitched, signed with a new company, having nothing. Even if he was lucky enough to be chosen as the male lead this time, what qualifications would he have to compare with him in the future?
In this industry, resources and connections are what give you a voice. Gu Cheng clenched his fists tightly, trying to calm his mind.
Xiang Fei looked at Han Zhao strangely, "Then what's with your expression?"
"It's hard to say, I don't know whether to be happy or disappointed," Han Zhao explained the situation.
Xiang Fei rolled his eyes after listening. "You're ungrateful for your blessings. Who cares if they fancy your looks or your acting skills, as long as you're selected, right? Even if they picked you for your looks, wouldn't you still have to join the crew and act? You can prove later with your acting that you have not only looks but also strength, can't you? And you're still sulking here, you're being overly modest."
Zhuang Yu glanced at him and teased, "What, are you turning into a lemon-lover too?"
"Of course I'm sour. Compared to him, I'm just a clown." Xiang Fei said truthfully. "If it were you, wouldn't you be sour? You people with good looks, I'm jealous. Sigh... If I had liked another industry, I wouldn't have to worry about my appearance."
Actually, his own appearance wasn't bad among ordinary people, but in the entertainment industry filled with handsome men and beautiful women, he was truly ordinary. Now, he hadn't even signed with a company. Even if he could really join "Xiao Kou Chang Kai," that company was full of handsome men and beautiful women.
"I'm afraid my 'working for love' will end up being purely me struggling alone," Xiang Fei said somewhat dejectedly.
Han Zhao quickly explained, "Of course I'm happy. I'm just worried that they'll think my acting doesn't match my looks later." He said, half-jokingly, half-seriously. "After all, they haven't even seen me. If they have too high expectations, and then they reject me, that would be truly depressing."
Zhuang Yu understood both of their feelings. He patted their shoulders on either side, comforting them, "Everyone has their own destiny. We always tend to compare our weaknesses with others' strengths, isn't that just asking for trouble?"
After speaking, he noticed Ren Kui was gone. He turned to see that she had already gone to audition for the female lead.
Han Zhao took out his phone and sent messages to Quan Jiu and Bai Lin, informing them of his situation.
Meanwhile, as Ren Kui was walking into the audition hall, her left shoulder was suddenly bumped hard, almost making her hit the doorframe. Before she could regain her balance, her right shoulder was also bumped, this time completely hitting the doorframe.
Ren Kui immediately recognized the two troublemakers. Enraged, she chased after them and pushed Tian Cheng and Cui Min's backs with her left and right palms respectively, causing them to stumble.
Tian Cheng and Cui Min, who had regained their footing, turned around to scold her, but Ren Kui's sharp gaze stopped them.
"Do you think I'm a pushover