Chapter 554: Meng Xue l s Mental Collapse (1)
Translator: _Min
The other actors were momentarily taken aback, then, almost instinctively, they joined the assistant director in applause, though still somewhat bewildered.
Meng Xue’s smile had barely had time to fade before it froze on her face, utterly unable to prehend the turn of events.
She watched as MO Yishan greeted Si Fuqing with warmth, even going so far as to take her luggage with a respectful demeanor.
MO Yishan was a special guest star; otherwise, as an award-winning actor, he certainly wouldn’t normally partake in a television series.
Before she joined the cast, Brother Zhou had repeatedly emphasized how beneficial befriending MO Yishan would be.
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There was a clear divide between the movie and television industries, with TV actors often striving to break into film.
After all, breaking into the international scene typically required film roles.
Yet now, MO Yishan was actively weling Si Fuqing!
Meng Xue, of course, heard the assistant director’s ment and felt numb all over.
Si Fuqing was the female lead of “Crossing the Demon Realm”?
So, the time she and Feng Peizhi encountered Si Fuqing at the audition site, Si Fuqing was actually auditioning for a major role and even secured the lead?
But how could this be?!
Gu Zhinan was an award- winning actress; how could she lose the lead role to Si Fuqing?
Meng Xue’s mind buzzed, halting all thoughts.
Over two years ago, when the Starry Star Girls debuted abroad with her as the leader, the other four members merely served as her backdrop.
She never considered Si Fuqing a rival, even when Si Fuqing removed her makeup in front of the whole internet to reveal her true face, Meng Xue saw her as nothing more than a pretty face.
Meng Xue could console herself that Si Fuqing’s endorsement by RM was due to luck and a heroic act that caught RM’s attention.
She had used every connection and effort to secure a role in a drama directed by Tang Haiqiu, but Si Fuqing was the female lead in a drama that focused on the female lead.
Faced with such a stark disparity, Meng Xue could no longer console herself.
Lin Wansu was in no better state.
The last time she encountered Si Fuqing in Sijiu City’s film base, when the director had Si Fuqing demonstrate acting for her, Lin Wansu didn’t take it seriously.
After all, it was just a small laughable scene.
But “Crossing the Demon Realm” was different.
The female lead’s journey from a mortal to the celestial realm, then being torn and tormented in the demon realm, and her trials back in the mortal world before returning to the celestial realm, represented a tremendous growth.
Growth narratives are notoriously difficult to execute, even veteran actors can’ t guarantee success.
Si Fuqing, only 18 and new to acting, how could she land such a significant lead role?!
Lin Wansu’s eyes reddened.
Had there not been so many people around, she might have already rushed forward with questions.
But she wasn’t the only one harboring such thoughts.
Many in the industry still viewed Si Fuqing merely for her beauty, often overlooking her other qualities.
Aside from Meng Xue and Lin Wansu, everyone else was applauding.
“Teacher Si, we’ve finally awaited your arrival,” MO Yishan said with a smile.
“We have many scenes together, please go easy on me.”
Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow, “You weren’t so merciful at the start, Teacher
MO Yishan, recalling the script, felt silent.
He regretted agreeing to play the role of the Celestial Ruler, a character he now realized was deeply flawed as a playboy.
To the point where now the moment he looked at her, his had a fear of being metaphorically skewered by Si Fuqing’s sword.
Sang Yanqing also shook hands with MO Yishan, “Teacher MO, you’re too modest. Our Qingqing is still a newer and will benefit much from your guidance.”
MO Yishan, caught off guard, hastily responded, “Not at all, it’s I who should seek advice from Teacher Si.” Sang Yanqing gave Si Fuqing a meaningful look, clearly askingWhat have you done?
“I had a friendly exchange with Teacher MO during the auditions,” Si Fuqing replied calmly. “I learned a lot from him.”
Hearing this, MO Yishan broke into a cold sweat.
Tang Haiqiu, in order to save his old friend’s face, hadn’t released the footage of their confrontation scene, which was tense even for just a few seconds.
MO Yishan had to admit, some people were simply born to act.
“You want to learn from Teacher MO,” Sang Yanqing remarked, oblivious to the tension. “In terms of role importance, the Celestial Ruler is indeed a leading male character.”
But Tang Haiqiu’s dramas never focused on romance.
He valued the themes of national integrity and the growth of the underdog more.
MO Yishan didn’t speak.
Is she mocking him?
“Alright, everyone, let’s get ready,” the assistant director clapped, signaling the beginning of the ritual. “We’re about to start the ceremony and pay our respects to the gods..”
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