Zhao Kaiyi’s face showed a hint of surprise. She hadn’t expected Li Xingwan to actually take the initiative to shake hands with her.
And even offer to have her guidance in acting. The look in her eyes became friendlier. "I misspoke earlier. The young people today aren’t just good at acting, but also humble. What guidance could I possibly offer you? Your acting just now drew me right in."
Zhao Kaiyi looked at her makeup, "It gave me a sense of pity, of sorrow."
It seemed that when she looked at Li Xingwan, a trace of sympathy also showed on her face at this moment.
"Why do I feel like Teacher Zhao has already gotten into character?" someone joked from the side.
Indeed, the way Zhao Kaiyi looked at Li Xingwan was as if she was looking at her own daughter.
"Haha, I truly did," said Zhao Kaiyi. "I was drawn in too deeply just now. I even wanted to kill that beast of a man."
Everyone instantly chuckled along.
"Hey, so does that mean Teacher Zhao really approves of Xingwan’s acting?" someone asked aloud.
"Does Teacher Zhao think that Li Xingwan performed better?"
"Teacher Zhao, that’s because you haven’t seen Teacher Yang’s acting. She also did really well just now."
There was also a strong sense of being shattered. It just lacked the turning around and bursting into tears, that fragile white rabbit vibe.
Only that last tiny bit was missing.
The final sense of being shattered, with tears like pear blossoms against the rain as Li Xingwan collapsed at that man’s feet and looked up at him, was just classic.
To be fair, Zhao Kaiyi really liked Li Xingwan. She instantly felt this role was perfect for her.
As for Yang Qinglin’s acting, she had not seen it just now.
But still, she looked forward to Li Xingwan.
"Teacher Yang’s acting, of course, is also beyond doubt."
Even though Yang Qinglin, who had just received praise, bit her lip and was not too pleased, because she could tell. The reaction from others was big when she was acting, but not as big as now.
"That goes without saying, my acting is definitely there," she said. "Unlike some people, who probably rehearsed countless times at home, right? Did some research? Hired an acting coach?"
It was clear she was targeting Li Xingwan.
Li Xingwan looked at her. "If I’m not mistaken, today’s audition script was meant to be kept secret, right?"
She had forgotten about this!
"So that means you hired an acting coach!"
"I didn’t hire anyone. And I don’t need to," Li Xingwan replied firmly. "But of course, if I need to, I definitely will. Or when my acting is insufficient."
Her answer was very good. That she would definitely seek help when needed. Unlike those in the industry.
Even when they know their acting is subpar! They still won’t seek help! They don’t improve themselves.
Yang Qinglin had nothing to retort with and was left with a face ashen.
"So, Teacher Chen, and the director. Which one of the two do you prefer for the role?" someone deliberately asked at this moment.
Including the people on Yang Qinglin’s side, all eyes turned toward Chen Ming.
After all, it was a major production they had been eying for a long time, all hoping that Yang Qinglin could secure the role.
Originally, Chen Ming’s team had also been leaning towards Yang Qinglin.
"Everyone go back first, wait for the results," Chen Ming didn’t immediately give an answer. However, it was quite clear that he was giving face to Yang Qinglin. He did indeed lean toward Li Xingwan.
Yang Qinglin’s face darkened. What she wanted was not the ’wait for the answer’ response but an official announcement right then to elevate her status.