"Then you should hang in there a little longer. Once the auditions are over, let's still go to the hospital to get it checked out. You can't let a physical discomfort drag on, or what will you do if it leaves behind chronic ailments?"
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
There were quite a few people waiting to audition. The two had arrived some time ago, but had only advanced a few short steps.
Looking at the long line ahead, Wen Rou couldn't help marveling. These were all people chasing their dreams—how wonderful. She never thought there would come a day when she, too, could return to her youth and stand here striving for her dreams just like them.
Since there were many people ahead of her, Wen Rou didn't want to waste time, so she simply began writing a character analysis on her phone. People in the industry called this a character biography. Having watched this drama in her past life, coupled with her own understanding, she finished writing it in no time.
Wang Lingjiao: a maid of extremely humble status in the cultivation world, whose beauty caught the eye of a young master of the Wen Clan.
When poor people suddenly ascend to success, some maintain their principles, but many more lose themselves. Wang Lingjiao was a woman both arrogant and deeply insecure, proud of her beauty yet looking down on those even more humble than her, and harboring an intense desire to immediately eliminate any other beautiful women...
After finishing the character biography, Wen Rou pondered how to perform it more brilliantly, deciding which expressions and actions she should use, and rehearsing the simulation over and over in her mind.
Although there was no one else to guide her, it still gave Wen Ling a bit of inner comfort. Much like when she took exams in her past life, even though she clearly knew that last-minute cramming didn't do much, the psychological comfort it provided was quite nice, boosting her confidence just a tiny bit. Wasn't that also a good thing?
Besides, wasn't her beauty also an advantage?
Today, she was no longer a green rookie just entering society. Since she could utilize every available advantage, why take the long way around? What was the point of unnecessary pride?
Of course, she couldn't do anything illegal or rule-breaking; that would just be asking for trouble. Entering the entertainment industry meant paying attention to every word and deed. After all, who knew how many impressionable young people might be among her future fans? Since she was getting paid for this job, she needed to properly mind her behavior and manners.
"Lin Yuqing, fighting! I believe in you, you can do it, fighting!"
"Mm-hmm, don't worry, I'm the best. Here, hold my bag for me—I'm going in for my audition now. You should get ready, too."
Wen Rou nodded and also prepared herself for her audition.
A few minutes later, Lin Yuqing came out from inside. Judging by her expression, she seemed to have done fairly well, though it was hard to tell the audition results. It was already Wen Rou's turn, so she didn't have time to ask her best friend about the outcome. Besides, much like an exam, asking someone about their results right after they finished would only cause resentment.
"Good luck, Wen Rou. I'll be outside waiting for your good news."
"Mm." Wen Rou nodded solemnly, pumping herself up inwardly at the same time.
Before going in, Wen Rou handed her bag to Lin Yuqing, along with the trench coat she was wearing. The coat wasn't buttoned up anyway, and wearing it inside would only feel cumbersome, so Wen Ling simply decided to take it off.
Once inside, Wen Rou first introduced herself and then stated the role she had her heart set on.
The director, screenwriter, and producer of The Untamed were all present at the audition venue today. Although the audition process was exhausting, when they thought of all the hard work they had put in during the early stages, they gritted their teeth and pushed through.
As Wen Rou walked in, the group of them felt their eyes light up once again. If the previous girl was a fresh lily, then this one was an intoxicating rose, her unpainted face still possessing extraordinary beauty.
Actors needed to look the part; having an outstanding appearance was simply the icing on the cake. A thought formed in the minds of the people in the room: if this girl's acting was passable, she would be suitable. Besides, she wasn't asking for the two major roles of Wen Qing and Jiang Yanli.
The role of Wen Qing had been locked down long ago, making it hard for them to change. As for the latter, she was a somewhat famous actress, and they had already promised that role to her, so they couldn't go back on their word.
The director of The Untamed naturally spoke up first, asking the question he cared about: "You've already stated that you didn't major in acting. How do you plan to handle this role?"
Knowing she would be questioned, Wen Rou wasn't flustered. "Although I didn't major in acting, I've been studying acting, dance, and music in my spare time. While I can't compare to professionals in terms of formal training, I did my research on the character of Wang Lingjiao before coming here."
The others also asked the questions on their minds.
As the only woman in the room and the producer of The Untamed, Yang Xia asked the question she was most concerned about.
"To be honest, up until now in these auditions, you are truly the most visually striking girl I've seen. Placed in the entertainment industry, you'd hold your own effortlessly. You also have a high level of education—entering the entertainment industry isn't the best choice. Given these excellent conditions, why would you still want to enter this circle?"
Wen Rou thought for a moment and chose to answer honestly from her heart: "First of all, because I truly like it. It offers both the spotlight and the fulfillment of my personal aspirations. My education was my parents' requirement in the past, but now it's also my safety net. Even if I can no longer survive in this industry one day, I still have a fallback option."
Yang Xia wasn't surprised by her response, having already guessed her answer. "You will face many more temptations in the future. Have you thought about that?"
"I have. But if you don't want others to know, you shouldn't have done it in the first place. I want to go far in this career, and some things simply cannot be done from the very beginning."