Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Audition

Jiao Yuyao was stunned; he was truly shocked by her speech. After boarding the plane, his mind was completely blank.

So, it turns out a friend’s breakup could be handled like that?

It immediately reminded him of the stories about domineering CEOs and their substitutes.

Only the genders were swapped.

It had become a girl needing to find a substitute to soothe her soul.

Also, Mu Ran was just talking about a bunch of guys…

Later they’re going to audition a group of male supporting actors, each one is extremely handsome and distinctive, carefully selected by him and the team.

Just waiting for Mu Ran to decide.

Jiao Yuyao’s expression turned peculiar, he leaned in and asked her in a low voice, “Would you keep a guy?”

“How is that possible?”

Mu Ran gave him an exasperated look, “With someone like me, even a normal romance attracts a bunch of admirers, okay?”

Jiao Yuyao said nothing.

Indeed.

Many people like her.

Regardless of gender.

Including himself!!!

After getting off the plane, they rushed to the office building arranged by the crew for the audition, and the bunch of boys waiting there lit up at the sight of Mu Ran!!!

Oh my God.

It’s Director Mu.

Being able to play a role in her film means gaining certain fame in the entertainment circle.

“Hello, Director Mu.”

“Hello, Director Mu.”

“Hello, Director Mu.”

…

Mu Ran heard those three words all the way through, she nodded slightly and walked into the conference room.

Inside, everything was ready, with six seats lined up, waiting for her to audition.

She first flipped through the artists’ profiles.

Then she said to everyone, “Let’s begin.”

“Okay.”

The assistant quickly went to call the first male actor.

The guy who came in saw Mu Ran, his palms wet with sweat from tension, and this scene required him to flirt with a girl. There were indeed several girls present, but the script indicated that he should flirt with Director Mu!!

Whew—

Mu Ran noticed he was so nervous his forehead broke into a sweat, his mouth twitching, she thought she asked him to flirt with her, not engage in a fight.

“Fair lady, would you walk with me?”

The guy being chosen must have some acting skills, and who in the entertainment world isn’t ambitious? To seize this opportunity, he convinced himself that Director Mu was his favorite girl, the one he secretly admired!

His eye contact was good.

His voice trembled slightly.

Mu Ran didn’t comment, didn’t feel anything, and asked the female lead Mao Ziyang, “Do you like him?”

“Well… he’s okay.”

Mao Ziyang thought he had a delicate and pretty face.

Barely passable.

“Pending,” Mu Ran said.

“Thank you, Director Mu.” The guy bowed sincerely before leaving.

Mu Ran continued to watch male actors.

Nowadays, guys are indeed good at using online platforms to attract fans, and among the auditioning boys, several have millions of followers.

They’re not committing any betrayals of appearance.

But the greasy shine they exude made Mu Ran feel uncomfortable, she actually doesn’t like actors to put appearance in the first place.

Especially since the current internet highly esteems stars’ appearances.

In daily life, she’s also a fan of good looks.

But when it comes to acting.

Because one has a face, taking oneself too seriously looks very foolish.

“We are acting, not live streaming.”

Mu Ran spoke.

The man’s smile froze, “Director Mu, I studied the script for a long time and adjusted my actions in front of the mirror many times.”

Mu Ran: “Next.”

The man lowered his face but still bowed to her before leaving.

Jiao Yuyao watched this scene and said, “After today’s audition, your number of haters will increase again.”

“Stop babbling.”

Mu Ran focused on the next actor.

Not wanting to chat with Jiao Yuyao.

Jiao Yuyao reluctantly massaged his temples.

Everyone present exchanged glances, saying Jiao Yuyao was important to Mu Ran, but now it seems Mu Ran’s attitude towards Jiao Yuyao is just average.

Even towards those she knows well.

What about the small fry like us?

The male and female leads, Mao Ziyang and Lin Wen Yu, exchanged a glance, both preparing for the grim days ahead.

Mu Ran tapped the table with her pen, “Be serious.”

Everyone instantly sat up straight, focusing on the male actor.

Li Shusen, under their gaze, nervously clenched his pants edge; was his appearance not good enough? Why were they doing this?

The assistant director spoke, “Please begin your performance.”

Li Shusen closed his eyes, brewing his emotions, looked at Mu Ran, seemingly sad with grievance, and said, “Fair lady, would you walk with me?”

Mu Ran slightly raised an eyebrow, lowered her voice and said to Jiao Yuyao, “He looks average, but his eyes are quite expressive.”

“Yes, that was my impression when I first saw him. He used to be an idol returned from H Country, now he’s 24 and wants a career change. Initially, you said it’s best to select from major colleges, so I followed your request, he’s currently doing his master’s, he’s also a student.”

“Really?”

Mu Ran looked at the data again with interest, “You know your role might just have a minute or two of screen time, right?”

“I know!” Li Shusen hurriedly answered.

To meet Director Mu, he really watched loads of Mu Ran’s funny videos online, hoping to be less nervous when meeting her, but now he’s still so nervous. Oh my god.

“Say that line to Mao Ziyang again,” Mu Ran ordered.

“Okay!”

Li Shusen repeated the line.

This time felt much better than saying it to Mu Ran.

The people auditioning couldn’t help but chuckle, Director Mu’s big bad reputation is truly deserved.

Mao Ziyang gave Mu Ran a slight nod.

Mu Ran made a mark on her notebook; this young man was quite good, his eyes were rare enchanting ones, just had some shortcomings.

Double eyelids.

Hair.

Some people suit double eyelids, but some people’s eyes look more stunning with single eyelids, his eye contact was really good.

Mu Ran made a note, hoping the makeup artist could cover his double eyelids well.

Mu Ran suddenly asked, “Did you get those double eyelids surgically?”

“No, no!”

Li Shusen quickly replied.

He knows Director Mu doesn’t want actors who’ve had cosmetic surgery in her movies.

“Hmm.” Mu Ran nodded.

And said nothing more.

But Li Shusen walked out still nervously, a bunch of guys outside asked how did it go? He just shook his head, “It’s easier to face Mao Ziyang, Director Mu is tough!”

The actors who had auditioned all nodded.

“Everyone said Director Mu is strict.”

“I thought she’d be a bit more approachable after being on variety shows, but not at all, still so sharp-tongued!”

“Yeah, a bunch of us watched Director Mu’s funny videos, saw her embarrass herself in haunted houses and games, yet seeing her in person, the instinctual fear remains, I’m impressed!”

Everyone felt very helpless about it.

You can only blame Director Mu’s strong aura.

Too much fame.

“Next,”

“Coming. Jin Xiaoda.”

The guy quickly stood up, told his buddies, “I’m off to die now!”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep