"No need for all this trouble, I can perform a scene for you right now," Jiang Ling said.
"Right here, right now?" Huang Jing looked up in disbelief.
"Yes, just pick any scene, and see if I can portray this character well."
Huang Jing had seen Jiang Ling play Li Shengnan and knew her acting skills were exceptionally strong. However, Jiang Yuyan was no ordinary character. Seeing her speak with such confidence, Huang Jing wanted to see how much of her talent she could demonstrate on the spot.
Huang Jing deliberately chose a difficult passage, flipping to a page in the middle of the script, and pointed to a section. "Try performing this part."
Jiang Ling took the script, glanced at it, and immediately smiled. "No problem!"
The section Huang Jing indicated was where Jiang Yuyan lifts the curtain to seduce the Emperor. At this point, Jiang Yuyan had only recently turned to the dark side, her cunning and ruthlessness not yet fully manifested in the character. To simultaneously portray her outwardly pure and endearing appearance while harboring inner malice and cruelty, without the aid of smoky eye makeup, was no small feat.
"Please, begin your performance!"
Huang Jing made a welcoming gesture.
Jiang Ling gathered her thoughts and slowly walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window. Her home was decorated in a warm, minimalist style with natural wood. The floor was covered in small wood-patterned tiles, and the floor-to-ceiling window was draped with pure white, hollowed-out gauze curtains.
Jiang Ling moved to the side of the floor-to-ceiling window, using the pearl-white curtains to conceal her figure, then slowly parted the curtains. Her seventeen-year-old face, pure and untainted, was now filled with a captivating gaze, like rippling waves and silken threads. The delicate vulnerability and soul-snaring allure were seamlessly interwoven with calculation in every smile and glance.
Huang Jing's eyes widened, fixated on the performance. With the purest face, she evoked the most captivating charm, a coy dance of advance and retreat, a smile so enchanting it struck the soul. Even a reincarnation of Daji could not have performed it this way!
Huang Jing felt a shiver run down her spine. With just one look, she had brought the Jiang Yuyan from the script to life. To describe this acting with the word 'explosive' would be an understatement.
In the entertainment industry, crowded with handsome men and beautiful women, there were no shortage of naturally stunning beauties. But to find someone like Jiang Ling, so young yet already possessing such a captivating presence in her performance, was almost impossible. If other actresses' looks and acting were gifts from heaven, then Jiang Ling was being chased by heaven, fed luxurious meals every day, and refused permission to leave without eating.
Huang Jing's heart pounded uncontrollably. Jiang Yuyan was Jiang Ling. Jiang Ling was Jiang Yuyan. It was truly extraordinary! The assistant beside them was also dazed by Jiang Ling's alluring gaze, lost in a haze of "Who am I? Where am I?"
It took a long while for Huang Jing to recover. She clapped her hands and praised, "Miss Jiang, your acting is superb. I have a premonition that if you play Jiang Yuyan, this role will surely become a hit."
Jiang Ling thought to herself, 'More than just a hit, the scenes involving her are all iconic moments. Even years after the show aired, when audiences mention female villains in television dramas, Jiang Yuyan is the first one they think of, followed by Xu Yingying from 'The Legend of Diao Chan'.'
"Miss Jiang, I am extremely satisfied with your performance. I officially invite you to play Jiang Yuyan. Are you willing?" Huang Jing was completely won over by Jiang Ling's eye acting and was convinced she was the perfect choice for Jiang Yuyan. She bypassed pleasantries and directly extended the offer. This direct approach was exactly what Jiang Ling appreciated.
Jiang Ling smiled brightly and nodded. "Yes, I accept. I will play Jiang Yuyan!"
Huang Jing was overjoyed. The assistant beside her was also very excited.