To be honest, Tong Yue was momentarily speechless. She was just the accompanying agent and she was so nervous that she didn’t feel hungry, yet the main star still thought about eating on time.
It’s like the Emperor’s not worried but the eunuchs are!
She waved at Lu Zhengzheng, and Lu Zhengzheng jogged over to inquire with the staff.
The staff member she asked was taken aback. It had been a whole morning, and more than half of the people who came for the audition had left; those remaining were getting increasingly nervous.
After all, there were only a few roles, yet so many people were vying for them. If someone auditioning earlier performed outstandingly, it would be a huge disadvantage for those auditioning later.
In such a situation, who would think about eating lunch? Everyone was too nervous to eat.
Even the director and others who were still auditioning actors inside hadn’t noticed that it was already noon.
"I need to ask Director Wei."
"Okay, I’ll wait here for your answer."
The staff put down their work and jogged through the side door quietly into the audition room.
They waited until the actor auditioning had left, then quickly approached, "Director Wei, I have something to report." Latest content published on novelFirｅ.net
Wei Xiao pressed the bridge of his nose, "What is it?"
"An actor’s assistant outside asked if we’re providing lunch, and if not, can they go out to eat and come back? Also, should you and the other teachers take a lunch break?" If the assistant hadn’t proactively asked, she wouldn’t have dared to interrupt, but luckily this opportunity presented itself.
Wei Xiao looked around, finally remembering he hadn’t brought his phone—something that could distract him during auditions, "What time is it?"
"It’s almost half-past twelve."
"Time flies," Wei Xiao murmured, "This was my oversight, let’s take an hour break and quickly tally the numbers to order food nearby."
The staff said as they were about to rush to tally numbers, but was stopped by Wei Xiao raising his hand.
"Which actor’s assistant reminded you?"
To still be thinking about lunch at this time, when even he had forgotten, showed good mental resilience!
The staff seriously thought about it, "It seemed to be Jiang Lingxi’s assistant."
This was partly thanks to her stealing glances at Jiang Lingxi several times throughout the morning, along with a few glances from the manager and assistant beside her.
If it had been another actor’s assistant asking, she might not have been able to answer Director Wei’s question.
"So it was that girl," Wei Xiao nodded, chuckled lightly, and waved, "Go ahead."
When the staff exited the audition room, not only Lu Zhengzheng, who was waiting for her answer, but everyone in the room heard Director Wei’s announcement.
The auditions were paused for an hour, with free lunch provided for actors who hadn’t auditioned yet, and would resume in an hour.
The announcement caused a small commotion.
"Director Wei, the workaholic, actually thought to give us lunch time. Did I just imagine that?"
"I remember there was once an audition waiting from morning till night. Not just the actors but even Director Wei didn’t think of eating, and the staff didn’t dare to remind him, not that I could eat from nervousness anyway."
"This time, Director Wei must have had a change of heart, uh, I mean he’s being considerate of us actors who’ve been waiting all morning, though I’m still too nervous to eat."
This was especially true for the actors who were about to go in for their audition. They had just prepared themselves, then found out they could rest for an hour before going in. Their hearts tightened and then relaxed, almost fainting on the spot.
But the most incredulous person was Lin Xuefei, who knew the reason behind all this.
Jiang Lingxi wanted to eat, her assistant asked the staff, and the staff asked Director Wei. So, they got an hour’s lunch time.
Could Jiang Lingxi be related to Director Wei?
But she quickly dismissed that thought. If Jiang Lingxi were related to Director Wei, she wouldn’t have struggled so much in the industry before, even earning the title of box office poison and entertainment industry’s vase.
It’s just that Director Wei must be in a good mood, and Jiang Lingxi chose the right time.
Thinking this way, she felt a bit more at ease.
The boxed lunches ordered in a hurry weren’t any five-star hotel meals.
However, when the staff brought the food in, the aroma that couldn’t be masked by the box made many instinctively clutch their empty stomachs.
Many had only had a black coffee to look better on camera during auditions.
Although still too nervous to eat much, they were truly hungry, and the smell did whet their appetite a bit.
Lu Zhengzheng quickly ran over to get three boxed lunches back.
Lin Xuefei discreetly covered her stomach, turned back, and saw the three people in front of her already eating fragrantly. She raised her hand and instructed the assistant next to her, "Go get some food."
Soon, the room’s original smell of high-class makeup and perfume was entirely overshadowed by the irresistible aroma of food.
Inside the resting room.
Xu Qingmei was originally resting with her eyes closed, and opened them when she heard the gentle sound of the door opening, seeing her assistant come in with two boxed lunches.
"Did you go out to buy these? Which place is it from, the packaging looks basic?"
"No, Director Wei arranged for them to be ordered. I got two on my way here."
Xu Qingmei raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Just put them there. So the auditions outside are paused?"
"Yes, everyone’s busy eating."
"Surprising." She had worked with Wei Xiao before and knew that when he got busy, he couldn’t even take care of himself. This time he actually thought to pause and provide lunch.
"I heard it was because an actor’s assistant outside asked staff how lunch would be handled, and the staff then asked Director Wei, so everyone got to eat."
Xu Qingmei paused in picking up her chopsticks, "That actor’s pretty daring."
Even she hadn’t thought to disturb Wei Xiao, who was conducting auditions, for a meal that could be skipped.
The key point was it succeeded!
If it had been Wei Minmin, it wouldn’t be surprising, but Wei Minmin had just left her not long ago.
"Find out who that actor is, male or female, what’s their name, and which role they’re auditioning for this time."
Although this information might be a bit tricky for other assistants, since only the actors and staff would know the last detail, Xu Qingmei’s assistant just needed to express a little curiosity and the answer would be handed over.
"The little actor is named Jiang Lingxi. I checked; she hasn’t played any outstanding roles, even having a reputation as a box office poison and an entertainment industry vase. The one thing that’s gone somewhat viral recently is a live reality show. She’s auditioning for the roles of," the assistant paused, glancing at Xu Qingmei’s unchanging expression, "Jiang Yuanzhao and Wei Fuying."
"The female lead and second lead," Xu Qingmei smiled with ambiguous intent, her voice soft and gentle, "She’s got quite an appetite!"