"What, you're really the director?"
The man smiled, "What, don't I look like one?"
"Not really."
Shen Tang still remembered the gossip Pei Kesong had told her earlier, saying that this director had a terrible temper and really enjoyed yelling at people, making many actors cry.
But the man in front of her looked gentle and good-tempered.
Shen Tang relaxed, thinking that maybe Pei Kesong was just trying to scare her.
The man blinked, "Alright, I have to get back to work now. You all remember to do well later, add oil!"
"Thank you, director!"
"We will, we will."
After hearing this, Shen Tang was even more convinced Pei Kesong was just trying to scare her.
Look at how nice this person is, even going out of his way to encourage them.
The scumbag matter would have to wait until after the audition. Li Menglong got some advice from the director and prepared to try again for the princess role.
As for Shen Tang, she looked over the script again. It would be her turn to audition soon.
Upon entering, Shen Tang immediately saw Qi Yue and Qi Jue sitting to the side, the brother and sister looked quite similar.
"Hello everyone, I'm Shen Tang. I'm auditioning for the role of the female general today."
Qi Yue tossed a flirtatious glance her way, but Shen Tang ignored it completely.
The deputy director sitting in the middle leaned back in his chair and said, "Go ahead and perform the scene where you request to lead the troops into battle."
"Alright."
Shen Tang closed her eyes, and when she opened them again her entire demeanor had changed.
Despite there being no props, she seemed to be fully immersed in the scene.
Even kneeling on the ground, Shen Tang's back remained straight, her gaze exceptionally determined. "Your Majesty, I have been trained in swords and spears since I was young, studying Sun Tzu's Art of War. Now that the enemy has invaded, I request to lead the troops into battle."
She paused, as if listening to someone else speak.
Shen Tang's expression instantly cooled, and she turned her head sharply, a flash of killing intent in her eyes. "What of it that I'm a woman? My grandmother fought alongside Your Majesty to establish this kingdom, one of its founding heroes. I was taught by her, do you doubt my grandmother's achievements? Are you questioning me, or questioning Your Majesty?"
"Not to mention my family has guarded the borders for three generations, dying on the battlefield. On what basis can you useless corpses who do nothing but eat and sleep say they are useless?"
"Oh? Then why don't you lead the troops?" Shen Tang raised a brow, disdainful.
She looked forward again, lowering her head in a bow, tone as firm as a boulder. "Your Majesty, I ask again to lead the troops."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shen Tang stood up. The room fell silent. Qi Yue was the first to applaud and loudly exclaim, "Great!"
Shen Tang almost laughed at her exaggerated acting.
The deputy director's eyes blinked and he shook his head. "I don't think she's suitable."
Qi Yue retorted, "What's not suitable? I thought it was pretty good."
"This... her performance was a bit superficial. I don't think she's suitable."
"How was it superficial? I thought it was very authentic. You're not deliberately finding fault, are you?" Qi Yue didn't give the deputy director any face.
Shen Tang noticed the deputy director's face had darkened.
No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't figure out how she had offended him.
After thinking it over, there was only one possibility - she had blocked someone else's way.
"Thank you, director."
The director smiled and winked. "Go back and prepare well."
"Alright."
Shen Tang left. Yuan Yuan anxiously came up to her, "Sis Tang, how did it go?"
Shen Tang frowned and shook her head.
Yuan Yuan quickly said, "It's fine, we can try again next time. I believe in you!"
Shen Tang couldn't help laughing out loud. She ruffled Yuan Yuan's hair, "Just kidding, I got it."
Normally they would have to wait for notification, but she had been chosen on the spot this time.
Shen Tang couldn't help but wonder if the director had pulled some strings for her.
When Pei Kesong heard the news, she was silent for a few seconds.
"You think the director is running a charity? He wants this drama to succeed more than anyone."
Shen Tang awkwardly laughed.
She then said, "Speaking of which, the director isn't as scary as you made him sound."
Remembering the deputy director's expression, Shen Tang asked, "Did you get the people mixed up? It's the deputy director, not the director right?"
Pei Kesong had a complex expression. "I hope you'll still think that after you start filming."
Shen Tang had a bad feeling about this.
Pei Kesong patted her shoulder, "Do your best. Don't cry when the time comes."
Shen Tang: "..."
Why did she feel more and more afraid the more she heard?
Speaking of which, she had added the director, He Xue and Li Menglong on WeChat earlier, making a group to follow up on the scumbag matter.
He Xue met up with the scumbag. Li Menglong sat at the next table eavesdropping.
It turned out to be the same man after all.
He Xue deliberately probed him, proving her own innocence.
Hearing her boyfriend being so warm and caring toward someone else, Li Menglong was so angry she could hardly stand it.
Oh wait, ex-boyfriend that is.
When confronting him face to face, the scumbag actually still tried to argue.
But the facts spoke louder than words. It was clear he had two-timed and deceived these girls.
The two girls simultaneously broke up with him, each throwing a cup of coffee in his face.
The director applauded in the chat: Well done!
When Shen Tang heard about this aftermath, she was very satisfied as well.
Because of this incident, the two girls got to know each other despite not being acquainted before.
Of course they didn't let the scumbag off so easily. They directly exposed him online, and unexpectedly there was more to follow.
Many other victims came forward to share their stories of being deceived by him.
As a photographer, he met many girls. He used free photo shoots as bait to trick ignorant young girls into taking private photos.
He would share these photos in a group with other photographers like him, everyone exchanging resources.
Even worse, he also seduced quite a few underage girls into physical relationships, with the youngest only 14 years old.
Learning of this, the netizens were furious.
Some directly doxxed the scumbag. Word was he didn't even dare leave his house now, and all his social media accounts had been bombed.
[F*cking scumbag!]
[Guys like this spoil the bunch. I'm a photographer too and now my friends are asking me if I've done anything bad.]
[Just 14 years old! How could he do that? He's in his 30s himself, about the same age as the girl's father...]
[As a father of daughters myself I can't even read this stuff.]
[Can the rest of the people in that group get doxxed too?]
[The above poster, calm down! Doxxing is illegal!]