Jiang Yiniing’s assistant carried a makeup bag, diligently following behind her. Tang Li noticed that Jiang Yiniing was wearing Chanel’s new winter skirt, looking more like a privileged young lady than she did in school, with a restrained and graceful elegance.
"What is she doing here?" Yu Sui darkened her expression.
Tang Li withdrew her gaze and continued to look through the outline in her hand: "She’s an actress now, it’s normal for her to be here for the ’Phoenix Concubine’ casting."
As she spoke, she thought of something and reminded Yu Sui: "Even if you have deep-seated hatred for Jiang Yiniing, you’re not to make a scene here today. If you can’t manage that, I’ll have no choice but to suggest to Feng Qi that we get a new assistant."
Hearing this, Yu Sui’s anger subsided somewhat.
"I know what’s more important," Yu Sui said with some awkwardness: "Even if she provokes me intentionally, I can’t be bothered with her. I heard she’s now signed with Fenghua; who knows what means she used. As for someone like her, can’t I just avoid her if I can’t afford to provoke her?"
Before she finished speaking, Jiang Yiniing approached them.
"Ah Li, you’re back in the Capital?" Jiang Yiniing didn’t look at Yu Sui; her gaze was fixed on Tang Li: "Are you also here to audition for ’Phoenix Concubine’?"
Unlike Jiang Yiniing’s friendly demeanor, Tang Li’s reaction could only be described as indifferent.
Soon after, the staff came to draw lots for the artists.
Learning that Tang Li was auditioning for the role of Mrs. Bao, and as some people passed by, Jiang Yiniing held back her words: "Had I known Ah Li you were auditioning for this role, I wouldn’t have had the company accept it for me. You are in need of a good role, and Mrs. Bao is just right for you."
Yu Sui initially wanted to ignore this green tea b*itch, but upon hearing these words, she couldn’t help but retort: "The quality of a role is supported by the actor. A true thespian captivates the audience with acting skills. Those who rely on hype to Ascend won’t go far in the end."
Jiang Yiniing’s expression immediately soured.
"Since you’re an actor, you should focus on your job." Tang Li looked back at Jiang Yiniing with a smile: "There are quite a few skilled veterans here to audition today. Instead of spouting nonsense here with us, you might want to prepare more, unless you’re just here to play around."
There were 8 actors auditioning for the role of Mrs. Bao, and Tang Li drew a number right after Wang Wenluo.
As for Jiang Yiniing, she drew the last place.
Wang Wenluo, who drew fifth, left the audition room quickly, not much better than those before her. When the assistant came over to ask, she just grabbed her coat, scoffed and said: "What’s there to wait for? This role is clearly predestined."
Tang Li was still pondering Wang Wenluo’s words when the staff called her in for the audition.
This was her first time participating in an audition.
Whether it was the drama version of "Original Sin" or "Mihesha River Action," the directors had decided to cast Tang Li without the need for an audition process.
So, as she stepped into the room, she was understandably nervous.
Tang Li soon realized—
In addition to the producer and casting director, Zhao Zhenglei was also sitting behind the judges’ table.
Zhao Zhenglei, with his white-flecked hair, was in his sixties, and had a rather amiable face. Among the judges, Zhao Zhenglei was the first to finish reviewing Tang Li’s resume, then looked up and asked: "Are you the newcomer who played Ying Xuaner in the drama?"
"Yes," Tang Li nodded.
Zhao Zhenglei continued: "Then let’s hear a segment of the script’s lines."
This suggestion was vetoed by the producer sitting beside him: "No need for a script reading." Saying this, he sized up Tang Li: "We’re shooting a costume drama, and with your short hair and look, I’m afraid it’s not quite fitting."
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