freenovelworld Chapter 376 A Love Across Time and Space, A Modern Movie Queen's Fierce Love - 56
Chapter 376 A Love Across Time and Space, A Modern Movie Queen's Fierce Love - 56
Chapter 376 A Love Across Time, A Modern Movie Queen Falls for Her - 56
"Mr. Kong, if I may be frank, we plan to use newcomers for all roles except for the female lead. So from the beginning, I have not notified anyone in the industry to come for auditions."
Director Wu leaned back comfortably in his chair, his expression extremely calm. His gaze, like two sharp, cold glints, was fixed directly on Kong Yunze. His tone was devoid of any euphemism, like a sharp blade that mercilessly shattered the last vestige of hope in Kong Yunze's heart.
Kong Yunze's confident smile froze instantly.
His complexion changed drastically, turning noticeably paler, like a flower struck by frost, losing its original luster.
He was full of expectations and lowered himself to get a tiny role in the drama, thinking that even if it was difficult, he could find a chance.
However, Director Wu's decisive and resolute style of doing things was like a heavy hammer blow to his heart, confirming the rumors that Director Wu was ruthless.
His fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of his clothes, as if it were his only support at that moment.
He tried his best to make his voice sound as steady as ever, but the slight tremor in his voice betrayed his inner tension and unease: "Director Wu, do I really have no chance at all?"
His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly so, yet it stubbornly held onto hope, like a glimmer of light in the darkness.
Director Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze like a bottomless pool, unfathomable.
His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound. After a long pause, he slowly spoke, "It's not entirely impossible. I'll consider it. I'll let you know when the time comes!"
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in Kong Yunze's heart.
Although the hope was slim, it still kindled a spark in his heart.
Having said all that, Kong Yunze knew he shouldn't say anything more.
He took a deep breath, as if trying to swallow all his disappointment and resentment.
Then, he forced a smile, a smile tinged with bitterness and helplessness: "Thank you very much, Director Wu. I'll go back and wait for your notification."
He nodded slightly, his gaze slowly turning to Mu Wanwan, giving her a polite smile.
Beyond politeness, that smile held an undisguised loneliness, like a dim star in the night sky.
Immediately afterwards, he bowed deeply to the examiners in the room, his movements solemn and slow.
Then, he slowly turned around and walked out of the room with heavy steps.
Every step he took seemed like he was dragging a heavy burden, and his back looked full of disappointment, as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.
"Wanwan, what do you think?"
After Kong Yunze left, Director Wu turned his gaze to Mu Wanwan, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and expectation.
Mu Wanwan was taken aback when Director Wu suddenly asked for her opinion, and she was slightly startled, like a frightened deer.
However, she quickly composed herself and said seriously, "From the perspective of the script, there really is no role that suits Kong Yunze."
As she spoke, she quickly recalled the vivid characters in the script in her mind, her expression focused and determined.
After hearing this, Director Wu couldn't help but give Mu Wanwan a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration: "As expected of the leading lady I chose, our views coincide. However, since Kong Yunze has taken the initiative to seek resources, if I don't arrange a role for him, once his fans find out that he auditioned but was not hired, they will definitely tear me apart."
Director Wu said this half-jokingly, but a hint of worry flashed across his face.
In this era of powerful fan bases, a slight misstep could trigger a media storm, causing numerous unnecessary troubles for the production team.
“Director Wu’s considerations are extremely thorough. Kong Yunze is currently a popular young actor with a huge fan base. If we can get him to participate, it will attract a lot of attention to our drama.” Mu Wanwan stated her opinion neither humbly nor arrogantly.
She knew that in the entertainment industry, a cesspool full of temptations of fame and fortune, cleverly leveraging the popularity of celebrities was an effective way to promote herself and attract attention.
Director Wu agreed with Mu Wanwan's words and nodded slightly, saying, "Alright, then let's give him a likable role with fewer scenes. I don't want to be torn apart by his fans."
After saying that, the two smiled at each other, and the originally oppressive atmosphere in the room instantly relaxed a lot, as if the gloom had been dispelled by the sunshine.
The afternoon audition was long and agonizing. Mu Wanwan felt as if she were in a never-ending marathon, and her energy was gradually being exhausted.
She felt weak and powerless all over, every cell screaming with exhaustion as if protesting this intense trial.
Finally, Wu kindly told her to go back and rest first.
With the help of her assistant, Mu Wanwan slowly walked out of the audition venue and got into the car.
Throughout the journey, she leaned quietly against her seat, her eyes closed, trying to find a moment of peace in the darkness.
However, the scenes from today's audition kept replaying in my mind, like a movie playing on a loop.
The car slowly stopped downstairs at her apartment building. Accompanied by her assistant, Mu Wanwan dragged her heavy steps back home.
She went straight upstairs, reached the bedside, and without even taking off her shoes, collapsed onto the bed like a lump of mud, instantly falling into a deep sleep, as if only in dreams could she find a moment of peace.
As soon as Fu Jinchuan got home, he went straight to his bedroom like a weary bird returning to its nest.
He gently pushed open the bedroom door, and what came into view was Mu Wanwan sleeping soundly on the bed.
At that moment, his eyes instantly became tender and affectionate.
He stood quietly by the bed, gazing at her tenderly.
In his heart, everything and everyone in the world became insignificant at this moment; she was his everything, the most dazzling star in his life.
He slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, his movements gentle so as not to disturb her sweet dream.
He gently reached out and caressed her cheek, his hand filled with tender affection.
He gazed at her silently, unable to get enough of her, as if time had stopped for them at that moment, and the whole world consisted only of the two of them.
"Ding, favorability increased by 10, current favorability is 85!" The voice of the pig suddenly rang in Mu Wanwan's mind.
As if summoned, Mu Wanwan, who was fast asleep, suddenly opened her eyes.
She was still sleepy, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion, when she saw Fu Jinchuan gazing at her affectionately. For a moment, she felt dazed, as if she were in a dream: "You, you're back?"