The producer was unequivocal, "After all, they are both daughters of the Tong family. What does it matter whether the younger sister or the older sister plays the lead role? Aren’t they the same?"
"Besides, Tong Mo has the backing of Viscount Li; with his support, are we afraid that our web series won’t be a hit?"
"This..." Upon hearing this, the director fell silent for a moment before finally nodding in agreement.
Seeing that the director had no objections, the producer hurriedly congratulated Tong Mo, "Miss Tong, congratulations, you are now the leading lady of ’Empress of Prosperous Era’."
Upon hearing this, Tong Mo heaved a sigh of relief.
Although she had guessed she might be chosen, she still went crazy with joy when she actually heard it confirmed.
However, considering the occasion, she forcefully suppressed her delight and bowed politely, "Thank you."
After speaking, Tong Mo sneakily threw a glance at Li Zijue, then headed outside.
When Tong Nian saw her come out, she immediately ran up to her with feigned concern and asked Tong Mo, "Sis, were you selected?"
Tong Mo gave her a faint glance and, too lazy to bother with her, continued on her way.
Seeing this, Tong Nian immediately understood that she must not have been selected.
Of course, she wouldn’t be chosen, since the role of the leading lady had been fixed as hers for a long time. The open audition was just a formality.
In order to leave a good impression on everyone present, Tong Nian quickly consoled her, "Sis, don’t be too sad. Although you weren’t picked this time, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Upon hearing this, Tong Mo finally couldn’t hold back and stopped in her tracks, turned around to look at her, and with a sneer curling her lips, said, "Don’t be so sure, who told you I wasn’t selected!?"
"Are you going to tell me you were selected?" Tong Nian bent over laughing, leaning in close to her ear arrogantly whispering, "You can stop dreaming in broad daylight. Dad has already had the officials fix me as the leading lady, how could you possibly be chosen!"
"Really?" Tong Mo had initially been somewhat annoyed that Li Zijue’s presence made the producer and director overlook her talent.
But now it seemed she had to thank Li Zijue.
"Of course!" Just as Tong Mo was without doubt, the assistant came out from the inside once more.
Just when everyone thought he was going to call the next person, they heard him say instead.
"I’m sorry, but the leading lady has already been selected, so this open audition is now concluded."
"Someone’s been chosen?"
Immediately, everyone gasped.
Especially Tong Nian, who furrowed her brows deeply.
How could this be possible!
The leading lady was supposed to be her!
But now, before she even got her chance to audition, someone else was already picked?
"So, who is the leading lady?" Tong Nian asked anxiously.
The assistant smiled and pointed to Tong Mo, "It’s Miss Tong Mo here."
"Impossible!" Upon hearing this, Tong Nian’s eyes widened in disbelief, her mind racing with countless thoughts.
Could it be they made a mistake?
Thinking that the officials had fixed Tong Mo as the chosen one instead?
Upon this thought, Tong Nian hurriedly pulled the assistant aside and whispered, "Assistant Wu, didn’t my father tell you to fix me for the role?"
"I’m sorry, Miss Tong, but the investor was only interested in Miss Tong Mo, so there was nothing we could do," Assistant Wu said indifferently.
"How could this happen!" Tong Nian felt a sudden surge of anger inside her, staring at Tong Mo with dead set eyes.