The Weibo account that Siyu used in the entertainment industry had always been managed by Shen Yue. Therefore, she naturally saw the comments from Koi's readers, asking for Siyu to audition for a TV series.
Shen Yue thought to herself that Si Yu was really too good. After filming "City-Toppling Beauty", she had been recuperating and had only accepted one variety show. She had no intention of striking the iron while it was hot and had no intention of taking on more jobs. Therefore, after seeing the comments from the readers, Shen Yue felt that this might be a good opportunity for Si Yu. Coincidentally, the crew of "Fashion Strategy" also came to inquire about the schedule. The two sides hit it off and Shen Yue immediately came over with an audition invitation.
Siyu looked at the script in front of her and was silent for a while. Finally, she touched her forehead helplessly.
Previously, her comic editor, Mu Yan, had asked her if she wanted to be a scriptwriter. Si Yu had tried her best to hide, so how could she possibly take the initiative to approach the scriptwriter? Hence, she found all sorts of reasons to reject the offer. Initially, she thought that she had passed this hurdle, but who knew that Shen Yue would suddenly do this again?
"Let me think about it …" Siyu comforted Shen Yue verbally, but her brain was thinking quickly about how to decline.
She knew that compared to other stars in the entertainment industry, she was indeed too lazy. Take Ji Lin as an example. He filmed one movie after another without stopping. He was called the industry's model worker. Siyu, on the other hand, was idle at home for two months after the last movie. During this period, no matter what kind of work she did, she refused all the offers. No wonder Shen Yue was anxious.
"Sister Siyu, do you still need to think about it? You are so popular. You must be suitable!" Shen Yue thought that she was worried about whether the role was suitable or not. After all, adapting a TV series was a thankless task. If she messed it up, she would offend a lot of original readers. "Just give it a try."
Shen Yue simply sat next to Siyu and pulled her arm coquettishly.
Siyu was not good at dealing with this kind of attack. After thinking for a while, she felt that she was definitely not the only candidate. It was not impossible for her to go through the motions, so she nodded and agreed.
Shen Yue seemed to have expected that Siyu would agree. She immediately pulled her to the set, not giving Siyu any chance to back out. At this moment, Siyu suddenly realized that this little girl had obviously premeditated. She had dug a hole for her to jump into.
However, since she had already boarded the pirate ship, it would not be so easy to get off. Si Yu could only sigh and obediently let Shen Yue drive her to the audition site.
When the two of them arrived at their destination, they found that there were already many people gathered inside. The hall was very lively, but when Siyu walked in, these people who were talking stopped in tacit understanding and glanced at her out of the corner of their eyes. Their gazes were curious with a hint of vigilance. Siyu could even hear a few whispers.
"Is this the Zhou Siyu that the book fans strongly requested to be the female lead? The one who got in through the back door? "
"That's right. I heard from inside sources that the production team was afraid that this IP would fail, so they first considered the opinions of the book's fans and approached her at the first opportunity. I think the female lead has already been decided internally and we are just here to accompany them."
"I also heard that this Zhou Siyu was personally recommended by the original author to the director! Before the original novel was adapted into a TV series, she publicly confessed to the author in a high-profile manner. Now, that Weibo post is still on the top. Don't you think that she is very scheming? She took advantage of the fact that the author is not so popular now to curry favor with him.
Siyu: "…" I am not. I am not. Don't talk nonsense.
These actresses who came to the audition were obviously very gossipy. All kinds of rumors were spread, and even Siyu didn't understand where these unreliable rumors came from.
Shen Yue had been in the industry for some time, so she was not as rash as before. When she heard these people's discussions, although she was a little angry, she still kept her cool. She only whispered to Siyu, "Sister Siyu, don't take it to heart. These people are just jealous. Being able to get the acknowledgment of the original author is also a part of your ability. What do you mean by getting in through the back door? Nonsense!"
Siyu thought that Shen Yue had never praised her before, so she asked, "… Who did you hear this from?"
Shen Yue looked around and happened to see a fashionably dressed woman standing opposite her. She pointed at that person and replied, "There, it's her. She seems to be the editor of Koi Fish's manga. She was invited to participate in the casting. She was the one who told the crew that Koi Fish wanted you to play the role."
As if she sensed Siyu's gaze, Mu Yan turned her head and looked at her for a few seconds. Then, as if she recognized who she was, she suddenly smiled in surprise.
"Zhou Siyu?" Mu Yan abandoned her companions and ran towards Siyu. She moved so quickly that Siyu had no place to hide and was blocked. In reality, Mu Yan was a charming young woman with big wavy hair. Her attitude towards Siyu was very warm. "I finally meet you!"
Siyu and Mu Yan had worked together for so long, but their communication was limited to online. This was the first time they met in real life. She was stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment. At this time, Mu Yan obviously only thought of her as "Zhou Siyu" and not "Koi Fish," so Siyu only responded vaguely and didn't say anything else.
Shen Yue secretly poked her from behind and whispered, "Sister Siyu, quickly say hello."
Mu Yan didn't mind at all. She looked at Siyu with a smile and secretly sized her up from the corner of her eyes. Then, she nodded in satisfaction in her heart. Not bad, full marks for appearance, full marks for temperament, and strong support from the readers. If she could be the female lead, she would have accomplished her mission.
Mu Yan took out a comic from her bag. Siyu's sharp eyes caught a glimpse of the words "Fashion Strategy" printed on the cover. Mu Yan handed the comic to her and said with a smile, "I heard that you are a fan of Koi Fish. I just happen to have a limited edition autographed copy left. I'll give it to you as a meeting gift. I hope to work with you in the future."
This sentence was actually equivalent to a very obvious hint. Shen Yue's heart calmed down when she heard it. Mu Yan's words meant that Siyu had a high chance of being chosen. It seemed that the crew still thought highly of her.
However, Siyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she held the comic. What use did she have for my autograph?
Mu Yan then said a few words of encouragement. He secretly told Siyu to perform well. It would be best if she could be confirmed immediately. Siyu couldn't directly say that she was just here to go through the motions, so she could only smile bitterly.
Fortunately, Mu Yan was very busy. After saying a few words, he was pulled away by the staff to work. Siyu was finally free.
She couldn't help but think, why did she have to publicly express her love for Koi Fish? Sure enough, she had to bear the consequences of her own actions.
With such thoughts, Siyu was soon called in for the audition. When it came to understanding the role, no one present could be more thorough than her, the original author. So, for her, the audition wasn't difficult.
Siyu originally wanted to slack off, but Mu Yan, who was sitting in the judge's seat, stared at her with burning eyes. The eagerness in his eyes almost burned a hole in Siyu. Siyu, who wasn't very stubborn, was instantly terrified. She even imagined that if she deliberately failed to be chosen, she would be bombarded by Mu Yan's wails when she went back. After all, from the beginning, Mu Yan expressed his extreme desire for her to participate in the audition.
Alas, forget it. I'll just act. After this audition, I must find an excuse to slip away!
Siyu made up her mind and composed herself. Then, she turned serious again.
Siyu looked delicate and soft to begin with. Coupled with her poor health, she always seemed soft and harmless, just like a white rabbit. Coincidentally, she was very compatible with the female lead of 'Style Guide'. Hence, it wasn't difficult for her to act as Siyu. She was familiar with the plot, so her lines flowed smoothly. After the audition, Siyu glanced at the judges' expressions. She reckoned that the audition had been decided.
As expected, the production crew asked her to wait in the room next door. Half an hour later, they brought the contract to her to discuss when the audition would start.
"Sister Yan, you didn't choose the wrong person. You have good taste." The staff member who came to take over said, "Everyone says that you're a die-hard fan of the original author. It seems like it's true."
Siyu didn't reply. Instead, she asked, "Has the male lead been decided?"
The staff member replied cheerfully, "It has been decided a long time ago. It's Wen Yuan, the best actor Wen! He hasn't acted in television dramas for a long time. I didn't expect him to agree this time. Speaking of which, he seemed to have recommended you to us. "
Wen Yuan? Siyu was taken aback. She had assumed that this award-winning actor was going for the high-end route. She hadn't expected him to take on such a trendy idol drama. Although the comic was indeed popular, Siyu knew that it wasn't good enough to attract an award-winning actor.
Shen Yue leaned over and whispered in Siyu's ear, "Wen Yuan usually doesn't recommend anyone. Sister Siyu, why do I feel that he is trying to be nice to you?"
Siyu, who had never considered this possibility, shook her head nonchalantly. "Don't think too much. We can't control what he wants to act in."
Shen Yue naturally didn't believe her. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that her guess was plausible.
Actually, she had had this suspicion for a long time. Previously, when Siyu had gone to film 'The Unthinkable Challenge', she had vaguely felt that Wen Yuan treated Siyu differently. When Siyu had been hospitalized because of the fire, Wen Yuan had specially brought many tonics to visit her. Although he hadn't succeeded in meeting Siyu, he had passed all the tonics to Shen Yue.
That wasn't all. Wen Yuan had even reminded Shen Yue of the things she should take note of during her recuperation. He had been so attentive that Shen Yue couldn't help but suspect that if he had the time, he would have personally prepared everything for Siyu.
For a busy person like Wen Yuan, even if they had filmed a show together, it had only been once. There shouldn't be such a friendship between them, right?
Shen Yue had doubts in her heart, but she didn't dare to ask. Later, the tonics that Wen Yuan had given Siyu were all useless, so she had taken them all home.
This time, Wen Yuan had taken the initiative to take on the role of the male lead. Shen Yue couldn't help but think, "Could he be targeting Siyu?"
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