"I looked through the script yesterday. The first scene is Qi Huan selecting the main wife. Five young ladies from respected families step onto the stage together. The book says Qi Huan immediately notices the girl standing in the middle. She’s not the most beautiful he’s ever seen, but certainly the most pure and pleasing!" Ji Niandong thought for a moment, "The description of Princess Consort Shu’s appearance is quite brief, but she’s definitely someone who stands out just by being there!"
Seeing Sheng Mingyuan not making a sound, seemingly ready for her to continue, she felt a bit sheepish, "I’m not stunningly beautiful, so what kind of performance would make me stand out?"
Sheng Mingyuan leaned back, semi-reclining as he looked at her, "This role is getting so much attention right now. If you can land this role, your agent certainly deserves credit. But why did many well-known actresses compete for it, yet it ended up falling to you? I heard Liu Xinyu almost got it, but the director directly refused her, even at the risk of offending the sponsor!"
Was there really such an incident?!
Ji Niandong stared at him, and Sheng Mingyuan clapped his hands, "Yes, that look! You’re a newcomer with expressive eyes, they want your pure and refreshing aura! Just like you said, Princess Consort Shu isn’t the most beautiful, but the most pure and pleasing! So, when you get to the set, focus on the other four background actors and just be yourself!"
What does he mean? Ji Niandong didn’t quite understand!
"I’ve said all I needed to!" Sheng Mingyuan got up and said, "Go and attend class now!"
This time, he didn’t make it difficult for her at all, and Ji Niandong felt relieved, she stood up to express her gratitude multiple times, then opened the door to leave.
Her hand just touched the doorknob and then withdrew, hesitating for a few seconds, she turned and asked, "Is Teacher Sheng very familiar with Sister Ada?"
Sheng Mingyuan seemed to hear a dull question, "Who in the entertainment industry doesn’t want to be familiar with me?"
"I mean very familiar!" Ji Niandong emphasized again, "Otherwise, why would you say I look very much like someone to her?"
Sheng Mingyuan was taken aback, then heard her ask, "Are you very familiar with Tong Lu? Do you know where she is now?"
Her face was full of seriousness and yearning, Sheng Mingyuan’s gaze sank almost imperceptibly, "When did I ever say that, looking like Tong Lu? Every actress aiming for fame in the entertainment industry wants to attach themselves to her for attention, I didn’t expect you to be the same!"
He acted like he was greatly surprised, his eyes filled with disdain, Ji Niandong turned a deaf ear, stepped forward and asked, "Do you know where she is?"
"How would I know? I’m not familiar with her!" His voice grew colder.
"You and Tong Lu were the best on-screen couple, often attending events together. I’ve heard you were rare friends within the circle, how could you not know where she is?"
Her voice grew more excited, and Sheng Mingyuan retorted, "Is it true because others said it, or true because I said it myself? If I say I’m not familiar, then I’m not familiar! But you, why so excited? Why are you looking for her?"
"I..." Ji Niandong stammered a few times before saying, "She is my idol, the target I want to become, so I’m really curious, I want to see her!"
"You still claim you’re not trying to attach yourself to her! Instead of indulging in such idle thoughts, you should hurry up and work hard!" Sheng Mingyuan impatiently waved her out.
Ji Niandong looked at him, "Teacher Sheng, are you telling the truth, not lying to me?"
She looked into his eyes, seemingly yearning for a definite answer!
Sheng Mingyuan nodded, "I’ve been looking for her too!"
The book title was changed as requested by the editor, don’t be unfamiliar with it!