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Chapter 31 1 Gone? Forced into a corner!
boom!
These words struck like a bolt from the blue in the photography studio.
The casting directors standing nearby were completely dumbfounded.
Has someone been chosen?
When did this happen?
The assistant director's eyes widened, and he was about to speak, "Director Yu, we haven't even..."
Before he could finish speaking, Yu Zheng glared at him with a sharp look.
The assistant director immediately shut up, though he was full of questions, he realized what was going on.
Is Director Yu... blatantly lying?
Jiang Bai stood in the middle.
My whole body is cracking!
"Wh...what?"
"Has someone been chosen?"
Jiang Bai's voice was trembling.
That instant.
Forget about maintaining her goddess image and aloof persona, she almost couldn't keep up!
He felt as if his one million RMB had sprouted wings and flown away right before his eyes!
"How could someone have been chosen?"
"Didn't Assistant Liu just say we could choose whatever we wanted?"
"Besides, who would want to compete with me for a character like Wei Zifu who only has one line?"
Jiang Bai's heart was roaring and bleeding!
The reason he came to audition, the reason he traveled all the way to Kyoto, and the reason he had to endure the shame of dressing as a woman.
It's all for one million!
Now you're telling me it's gone?
Then wouldn't my trip have been for nothing?
What should I do about my task?
What should I do about my intermediate acting skills?
Most importantly, my million!
Jiang Bai's face visibly paled, and the pain and indignation she felt were even more real than when she was playing Wei Zifu.
Looking at Jiang Bai's expression, as if the sky had fallen.
Yu Zheng was secretly pleased.
They've taken the bait!
You little punk, trying to mess with me?
The more you want to play a simple role, the more I'll prevent you from doing it.
I've driven you to a dead end, leaving you no choice but to accept my arrangements!
Hehehehehe!
My beloved Empress Zhang Yan, come to my bowl!
Yu Zheng cleared his throat, feigning helplessness:
"Yes, it was just finalized half an hour before you arrived."
"The contracts have all been signed."
"You know how things can change in a film crew."
"So, you have no chance with Wei Zifu."
Jiang Bai took a deep breath, feeling a tightness in his chest.
He really wanted to turn around and leave.
Although the system didn't mention any punishment, losing the reward was the biggest punishment of all.
The availability of a million dollars made him unable to move!
Are we really going to go home empty-handed?
Oh!
Do not!
My million dollars! My life of sudden wealth!
Just then.
Seeing that the time was right, Yu Zheng suddenly changed the subject and revealed his true purpose:
"However..."
"Since you've come all this way, we can't let you go back empty-handed."
"Although Wei Zifu is gone."
"But I still have one role to play, and I haven't found the right person yet."
"Moreover, I think this role suits you better than Wei Zifu, and it allows you to better showcase your beauty and acting skills."
Yu Zheng leaned forward, his eyes like those of an old fox:
"Jiang Bai."
"Are you interested...?"
"How about giving Zhang Yan a try?"
Upon hearing the name Zhang Yan...
Jiang Bai's eyes lit up instantly.
It's like a wolf that's been starving for three days seeing a meat bun.
Zhang Yan?
That empress of the Han Dynasty?
Although this character's fate was tragic, he lived his whole life like a decoration.
but!
She's a major supporting character!
If you get the role, it means you've succeeded in the audition.
Successfully completing the audition means you're guaranteed a million-dollar cash reward from the system!
"Thank goodness, the money is still there."
Jiang Bai breathed a sigh of relief; the suffocating feeling of losing a million dollars finally disappeared.
But then...
He realized what was happening.
and many more.
Zhang Yan?
The one who entered the palace at the age of eleven and died at the age of forty, never having been in love in her entire life, and even remaining a virgin until her death... the tragic lover?
Jiang Bai's mind flashed quickly through the plot of Zhang Yan from "Beauty's Rival in Palace".
cry.
All I could do was cry.
Forced by the Empress Dowager and neglected by her uncle, the Emperor, she could only watch helplessly as her beloved Zhou Yafu ran off with someone else.
This role doesn't require her to film intimate scenes with male actors, which is a plus.
But he has a lot of screen time!
That's the tragic figure who runs throughout the entire series!
Not only does she have to portray the character from a young girl to middle age, but she also has to have a lot of inner monologues and crying scenes.
This was a disaster for Jiang Bai, who only wanted to lie down and collect money while being a decorative figurehead.
"No!"
"I'm so tired!"
"I still have military training, classes, and video games to do."
"Who has time to be crying and mourning on set every day?"
Jiang Bai shook his head frantically in his mind.
While a million dollars is tempting, it's not worth risking half your life for.
and.
Yu Zheng actually offered to let him try Zhang Yan?
That doesn't make sense.
Generally speaking, aren't important roles in big productions usually reserved for young actresses with connections and experience?
He's a freshman, what makes him so special?
"She must be after my good looks."
Jiang Bai touched his face and instantly solved the case.
Indeed, 9 points of charm is a double-edged sword.
This could allow him to easily get audition opportunities, or it could make him a target for directors, forcing him to do hard labor.
Jiang Bai rolled his eyes.
He gave a timid look, his eyes revealing three parts fear and seven parts lack of confidence:
"director……"
"The role of Empress Zhang Yan is extremely valuable."
"I...I'm still a newcomer, I've never acted before."
"I'm afraid I'll mess up the performance and ruin all your hard work."
As he spoke, he deliberately shrank back, looking pitiful as if he didn't deserve it.
Then, changing the subject, she tentatively asked:
"or……"
"Do you see if there are any other roles?"
"She doesn't need too many scenes, like... a maidservant to Consort Bo? Or a maidservant to Princess Guantao?"
"I don't care if I have one or two lines."
Jiang Bai blinked her big eyes and looked at Yu Zheng expectantly.
If I could switch to an easier role, one that allows me to earn money and be lazy, that would be perfect.
however.
The person sitting opposite him is a cunning old fox in the entertainment industry.
Yu Zheng looked at Jiang Bai's "wanting to escape" expression and knew exactly what was going on.
Want to run?
No way!
We finally managed to catch a chosen one; it would be a complete waste to make her play a maid!
That is not only a desecration of art, but also an insult to Yu Zheng's vision!
then.
Yu Zheng's smile remained unchanged, and even became more benevolent.
But the words that came out of his mouth were icy cold, devoid of any warmth:
"A maid?"
He pretended to flip through the list in his hand, then shook his head regretfully:
"I'm sorry."
"It's full."
"Just before you came in, the last maid's role was also signed off."
Jiang Bai: "..."
His lips twitched slightly.
Full?
You're kidding me!
Just now, that assistant Liu was outside shouting "We need more people!" How come in the blink of an eye, even the maids are full?
Jiang Bai, unwilling to give up, gave another name:
"That...that one? Emperor Jing of Han's concubine? What was her name again...?"
"It's full too."
Yu Zheng answered decisively, without even having time to think.
Jiang Bai: "That...that dancing songstress?"
"Someone's here."
Jiang Bai: "That passerby A?"
"It's just been decided."
"..."
Everyone in the studio, except for Jiang Bai and Yu Zheng, was completely dumbfounded.
The assistant director stood there with his mouth agape, the pen in his hand hovering in mid-air, like a frozen sculpture.
The casting directors looked at each other, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
Full?
Are all characters full?
What a joke!
Just five minutes ago, they were worried sick about not being able to cast several supporting roles!
How come it became "full capacity" in Director Yu's mouth?
and……
Those in their line of work always complain about having too few auditionees, never too many.
This girl even volunteered to play a supporting role; isn't she just offering herself up as cheap labor?
What kind of evil spirit has Director Yu been possessed by?
Why do they have to push her into the position of the third female lead?
"This...this is against the rules..."
The assistant director muttered something under his breath, just about to remind Director Yu that the crew was actually short a lot of people.
As a result, Yu Zheng gave him a cold look.
The assistant director immediately shut up and buried his head in his crotch.
understood.
Director Yu is fishing!
This is forced buying and selling!