Chapter 83: Nervous
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ning Gang reached out and patted Si Cheng’s arm firmly. Then, he turned around and pushed open the office door.
That was all he could do to salvage the situation. A hint of guilt flashed across Ning Gang’s eyes.
Tan Si had started filming her new project. Tan Ming was also preparing for the audition. Si Cheng was waiting for the investigation results while the Jiang family was waiting for Si Cheng and Tan Ming to get a divorce.
Tan Ming’s advertisement for Tianqi was released on various online platforms. In the era of efficient information spreading, there were many reasons for a person to become popular. Although Tan Ming had yet to enter the production team to film or have any works, many people were mesmerized by Tan Ming’s gaze in the advertisement.
The netizens naturally turned to the internet and searched for the variety show she had participated in. They followed her Weibo because of her performance in the show. The number of fans she had already exceeded a million.
The difference between Tan Ming and other celebrities was that Tan Ming focused on the truth, while idols were too conscious of their image in front of the camera . Her sincerity eternally set her above the others.
During this period of time, the only one who did not have it easy was probably Si Cheng. Because of the fact that they had not gotten a divorce, he was about to be forced to the brink of collapse by Zheng Wen’s series of calls.
Soon, it was time for the audition. Jiang Huai did not let Zhao Bing follow her and personally brought Tan Si to the venue to participate.
When Tan Ming got out of the car, she kept taking deep breaths. Then, she took out the script and paced around while reading it. Jiang Huai chuckled. “There’s no need to be so nervous. I’ve seen your learning progress. Although it’s still a little insufficient, the acting teacher specifically helped you catch up on the scene you’re going to audition for today. To be honest, I would dare to say your acting for this is perfect. You’re very compatible with that character.”
Tan Ming looked at Jiang Huai suspiciously. “Such high praise for an evaluation. Perhaps you’re being biased?”
Jiang Huai held his forehead. “You’re really not confident in yourself sometimes. The two teachers who teach you always say that you’re good, but you just think that they’re saying it to encourage you. When it comes to me, I become biased. I think what you need to learn the most now is not acting. 1 have to get a teacher to teach you how to brag confidently.”
Tan Ming was amused by Jiang Huai, and her nervousness faded significantly. “Got it. I’ll be more confident.”
Although she said that, Tan Ming’s eyes subconsciously continued to look at the script in her hand.
Jiang Huai made two more jokes and forcefully diverted Tan Ming’s attention. He only stopped when she laughed out loud.
In fact, Tan Ming had already analyzed the character she was going to audition for today with her teacher for a long time. She had already memorized the lines by heart. It could be said that she had already prepared everything she could. Now, it all depended on her performance when the time came.
Jiang Huai knew her situation like the back of his hand, so he snatched the script away.
Tan Ming was so anxious that she tiptoed and wanted to snatch it back. “Brother!”
Jiang Huai raised the script high. “As a senior, I’ll give you a suggestion. The most important thing before the audition is to adjust your state of mind, so you don’t have to look at anything now. Relaxing is the right thing to do. Believe me, I’m a professional!”
When Tan Ming heard Jiang Huai’s words, she realized that not only was Jiang Huai her third brother, but he was also the Best Actor! She lowered her outstretched arm and replied with a smile, “If that’s the case, I can still believe you.”
Jiang Huai shook his head helplessly. “The most important thing for an actor is self-confidence. If you don’t believe that you can do it, how can the people watching your performance be immersed in it?”
As they spoke, they had already arrived at the audition venue.
Assistant Director Cao was already waiting at the door. When he saw Jiang Huai, he smiled warmly and quickly walked forward to extend his hand. “Jiang Huai, I heard that you opened an entertainment company. Now you’re your own boss. Congratulations!”
This was the second time Jiang Huai and Director Dong had worked together. Jiang Huai and Assistant Director Cao were considered acquaintances. He smiled and shook hands. “I’m just testing it out myself. I’ve only signed one artist now. I’m not looking for Director Dong to take any shortcuts. I’m here to ask for the audition qualifications for the third female lead.”
Assistant Director Cao glanced at Tan Ming and recognized her as the female lead of the Tianqi advertisement. Seeing the two of them standing side by side so intimately, he knew that Tan Ming was the actress who had come for the audition this time. His smile remained unchanged as he greeted her. “Hello, my name is Cao Leng. Everyone likes to call me Old Cao. If you don’t mind, just call me that like everyone does.”
Cao Leng was about 40 years old and had been with Director Dong for more than ten years. He was an old veteran in Director Dong’s production team. Regardless of age, it was fine if everyone else called him ‘Old Cao’. However, Tan Ming was a newbie who had just entered the entertainment industry. If she really took his politeness seriously, she would be insensible..