Chapter 43 - Walking Pheromone (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The audition continued in the hotel dining hall where actress after actress was dismissed by Zhang Heng. He didn’t see anyone who met his standard for the second female lead.

Among the actresses who failed out, many were experienced with good acting skills. That didn’t change the fact that Zhang Heng had a very high standard and no reservation for offending people. He would straight out yell at an actress when she did poorly. In a short amount of time, his criticism had sent several actresses running.

Ling Tianya seemed unfazed — she didn’t like any of those actresses anyway. She was glad Zhang Heng played the ‘bad guy’ so she didn’t have to.

“Alright, let’s take a break!” Zhang Heng exclaimed, looking visibly agitated. He lit a cigarette and started smoking, “How come so few people these days actually know how to act?!”

Zhang Heng was not targeting those words at anyone specifically, but it didn’t stop Guan Meiyi from feeling bad when she heard that.

She was increasingly worried too. She knew that Zhang Heng would not go easy on her, and if she did poorly and got scolded, the humiliation would be too much to bear.

“Director Zhang, I think my cousin Meiyi is finally ready, let’s give her a try and brighten your mood.” Ling Tianya’s voice sounded crisp and clear. Guan Meiyi’s whole body turned stiff as she looked at Ling Tianya furiously.

If she was not sure whether Ling Tianya was targeting at her earlier, she had no doubt now. That woman is targeting me for sure!

“Okay,” Zhang Heng put out his cigarette, “Miss Guan, your turn.”

Guan Meiyi’s smile froze. Technically speaking, the Director had given her enough time, especially compared to everyone else. During all that time, Guan Meiyi’s head was elsewhere, she was not thinking about the scene at all. That’s why when Ling Tianya made the suggestion, Guan Meiyi was certain that she was throwing her under the bus on purpose.

All eyes were on Guan Meiyi. She stood up with great hesitation, “…Okay…”

Suddenly, the doors of the dining hall were busted open and a tall figure briskly walked in.

The person who entered was no one else but Ruan Zeyan, the investor of the TV show and Chairman of the Yuan Teng Corporation.