The Canary and Little Cannon Fodder [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 9

Han Fang also found it strange, but she assumed He Yaoxin was simply too nervous and had seen incorrectly.

“Do not worry about whether they are in the interview room or not. Go prepare for the supporting actress audition right now. Even if President Qian has made arrangements for you, you still have to act convincingly.” Han Fang flipped the script to the required scene and placed it in He Yaoxin’s hand.

While the other candidates did not know which scene would be tested, He Yaoxin was different. Qian Zhengyi had obtained the audition clips from the assistant director long ago and had hired someone specifically to teach He Yaoxin how to perform that scene perfectly. This was to ensure that no issues would arise when Luo Yunqi evaluated her after the interview.

As long as she signed the contract with the crew, Qian Zhengyi could guarantee that He Yaoxin would stay. This would prevent Luo Yunqi from going back on her word later. Breaking a contract would require the crew to pay a penalty using the investors’ money; Luo Yunqi would have to gain approval from all investors before she could settle the matter with a payout.

“I understand.” He Yaoxin composed herself, sat to the side, and began reciting her lines while recalling the techniques her acting teacher had taught her.

“Number thirty-three, He Yaoxin. Please go to Interview Room Two.”

Hearing the announcement, Han Fang quickly pulled He Yaoxin up and walked toward Xiao Jia. “He Yaoxin is here. May I ask where Interview Room Two is?”

Xiao Jia pointed toward the corner of the hallway. “Just run over there. Interview Room Two is in the back.”

Han Fang thanked him and led He Yaoxin around the corridor. Sure enough, there was a room labeled “Two.”

“Yaoxin, just relax once you go inside,” Han Fang said, patting He Yaoxin on the shoulder.

“Do not worry. I remember the lines and the performance perfectly.”

He Yaoxin knocked and pushed open the door to Interview Room Two, only to freeze instantly when the door was halfway open.

How could Bo Shuyi be here?

And she was sitting in the interviewer’s seat!

Seeing that she had suddenly stopped moving, Han Fang thought she had stage fright and gave her a push from behind. Caught off guard, He Yaoxin stumbled into the room.

She grit her teeth and walked toward the center of the room with a sour expression. She lifted her head, her gaze fixed directly on Bo Shuyi.

Three people sat in the interviewers’ section. On the left was the assistant director, on the right was Lin Nanyun, and Bo Shuyi sat in the middle.

Bo Shuyi noticed the hostility in He Yaoxin’s eyes and raised an eyebrow slightly. “Please introduce yourself.”

Lin Nanyun frowned while looking at He Yaoxin. “199, who is she?”

[He Yaoxin. A cannon fodder character with even less weight than you. Later, she tries to compete with Yun Man for Lin Dongting, fails, and gets killed in a car accident.]

Lin Nanyun: “Did Yun Man arrange the accident?”

[Of course.]

Lin Nanyun: “Yun Man is terrifying!”

On the right, the assistant director was desperately winking at He Yaoxin. Originally, he and the investor’s representative were supposed to interview candidates for the second male lead and third female lead roles today. However, Luo Yunqi had added Bo Shuyi at the last minute, stating that as the female lead, she had the right to help choose the actors she would be sharing scenes with. Bo Shuyi was given the position of chief interviewer.

Since the investor’s representative had arrived with Bo Shuyi, it was clear they were on good terms. The assistant director now had almost no power to decide the actress for the third female lead; he could only offer subtle suggestions to Bo Shuyi. The moment he saw the look He Yaoxin gave Bo Shuyi, he knew things were going south.

The third female lead is the female lead’s best friend in the script. With He Yaoxin showing such inexplicable hostility toward Bo Shuyi, how could she possibly be selected?

He Yaoxin raised her chin proudly, refusing to show weakness in front of Bo Shuyi. “My name is He Yaoxin.”

It is over. The assistant director suppressed his panic and suggested in a friendly, relaxed manner, “Teacher Bo, I have heard of He Yaoxin. Her acting is quite good. Why not let her try the scene from the thirteenth act?”

Bo Shuyi replied, “That is fine.”

“President Lin, what do you think?” the assistant director asked Lin Nanyun.

Lin Nanyun said, “I do not understand acting. I will listen to Shuyi.”

The assistant director sighed inwardly. The previous thirty or so candidates had not caught Bo Shuyi’s interest. Now, he could only hope that Bo Shuyi cared more about acting skills than He Yaoxin’s attitude.

The assistant director said, “He Yaoxin, perform the scene from act thirteen. I will give you two minutes to familiarize yourself with the script.”

He Yaoxin said arrogantly, “I have already memorized the script. I do not need time.”

The assistant director felt speechless. He knew actresses liked to compete with each other, but considering Bo Shuyi’s current status versus hers, where did He Yaoxin get her confidence? From Qian Zhengyi? Qian Zhengyi was nothing in front of Lin Nanyun!

Bo Shuyi smiled gently. “Very well. You may begin now.”

Sitting next to her, Lin Nanyun felt a sensitive chill in the air, as if a cold wind had blown past.

Once He Yaoxin’s performance ended, the assistant director clapped loudly. “He Yaoxin, that was a great performance.”

He Yaoxin looked at Bo Shuyi with a look of triumph.

However, Bo Shuyi remained smiling softly. “The performance just now was decent, but the traces of imitation were a bit heavy. Have you been watching many of Teacher Ming Rou’s works lately?”

He Yaoxin’s face changed color upon hearing this. The teacher who taught her was indeed Ming Rou. How did Bo Shuyi see through it? That was impossible!

“No! Bo Shuyi, do you even understand acting? Just because you say it looks like her, does not mean it does!” He Yaoxin barked, her face darkening in embarrassment and anger.

The assistant director stood up in shock. “He Yaoxin! Teacher Bo is the female lead, and Director Luo has recognized her acting skills. How can she not critique you? Apologize to Teacher Bo immediately!”

He Yaoxin felt even more resentful. Why? They both found benefactors, yet Bo Shuyi’s benefactor could get her a leading role while hers could not even help her secure the third female lead! He Yaoxin did not believe for a second that Luo Yunqi had recognized Bo Shuyi’s acting.

Apologizing was out of the question. He Yaoxin hissed “Just you wait” at Bo Shuyi, turned around, and left.

Lin Nanyun: “He Yaoxin is quite bold. No wonder she dared to fight Yun Man for a man.”

He Yaoxin stomped out of Interview Room Two. Han Fang, who was waiting outside, felt her heart sink. She walked over, grabbed He Yaoxin’s arm, and whispered, “Yaoxin, what happened?”

He Yaoxin said angrily, “Call Qian Zhengyi immediately and tell him to increase the investment! Why is Bo Shuyi the lead and an interviewer while I am just an interviewee? I do not want the third female lead anymore; I want the leading role!”

Han Fang covered her mouth. “You are crazy! Do you know what you are saying?”

He Yaoxin was trembling. She pulled Han Fang’s hand away with force. “I am not crazy. Luo Yunqi is the crazy one for letting that vase beauty play the lead.”

At that moment, the thirty-fourth candidate for the third female lead and her manager walked by. Han Fang smiled at them and quickly pulled He Yaoxin out of the building.

Back in the car, He Yaoxin pulled out her phone with a cold face, found Qian Zhengyi’s number, and prepared to call.

Han Fang quickly stopped her. “Stop being hysterical. Calling President Qian will only make him angry. What if he stops supporting you?”

He Yaoxin said, “Qian Zhengyi is just a fat old man. He is ugly, old, and useless. If he does not want me, then fine.”

Han Fang’s expression turned cold. “He Yaoxin, you need to be clear: without Qian Zhengyi, you are nothing.”

He Yaoxin turned away. “I will just find another benefactor.”

“No.”

He Yaoxin closed her mouth and stared out the window in silence. Han Fang humored her on the surface, but in reality, He Yaoxin did not dare do anything Han Fang disagreed with.

“You said Bo Shuyi is the lead?” Han Fang asked suddenly.

“Yes.”

Han Fang looked thoughtful. “Forget about the third female lead role. If it happens, it happens. If not, do not make a scene with President Qian. Just act spoiled with him; if you lose this role, he will compensate you with better resources.”

“As for Bo Shuyi, I have a way to get revenge for you.”

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