Chapter 27：She Dug a Hole For Herself (1/2)

Tang Xinyan, Tang Yurou and Jiang Na'er were assigned to the same group, and eventually only one would be selected as the candidate for the lead actress.

They drew lots and Jiang Na'er was first to perform for the audition.

The script revolved around the era before the Chinese government was taken over by the communists. It was an emotional film that involved a legendary woman who had lost her husband, was wronged by others and forced to become a courtesan, but she stuck to her principles and did not surrender herself to the glamor of the materialistic society. In the end, she found her long lost son and rebuilt her family.

In the script, there were scenes with lines, as well as that of singing and dancing.

Memorizing lines, and dancing were both Tang Xinyan's strengths. She could sing quite well too but was no match for Tang Yurou who had released albums before.

She was determined to give her very best for the audition. Whether she would be chosen as the lead actress or not, it was not something she could decide.

After Jiang Na'er was done with her performance, the staff led Tang Xinyan up onto the stage.

Tang Yurou and Jiang Na'er stood in a corner below the stage. Jiang Na'er whispered into Tang Yurou's ear, ”I drugged her drink without anyone noticing, she will definitely embarrass herself later. Sis Yurou, you will definitely be the lead actress!”

Tang Yurou curved her lips upward into a seemingly faint smile. ”Tang Xinyan will never, ever win!”

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Truth be told, the casting audition was not agreed upon by the investors because they had already nominated a lead actress.

The nominated actress was actually Tang Xinyan who was about to perform on the stage.

Director Hou was one of the best movie directors in the country. He did not want to see anyone getting into his film through the backdoor. That was why he made an agreement with the investors. If Tang Xinyan's performance was not up to par, he would not choose her regardless of who was supporting her...

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On the stage.

Tang Xinyan put down her script and glanced at Director Hou who had not looked at her from the moment she stepped onto the stage. She gave him and the other judges a bow to show her respect.