The audition judges were colluding! Lu Chen had eyes to see and ears to hear, and he wasn’t stupid; how could he not understand what was happening? Director Yan Chengyi clearly appreciated and supported him, but this Manager Gong obviously had other plans.
And in all likelihood, she was a representative of the investors. Otherwise, Yan Chengyi wouldn't have looked so helpless; after all, a television director usually holds significant authority.
Although Lu Chen hadn't been certain the role was his before arriving at Ultron Film and Television Production Company, and failing an audition was always a possibility, he still felt annoyed. Since the role had already been decided behind closed doors, why drag him in? Was there any point to this?
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