Transmigrated as the Top-Tier Alpha's Secretly Married Ex-Wife - Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Although Sun Qiushuang was usually carefree, she was uncompromisingly serious in her professional field. She had watched the live stream of Su Tuantuan’s audition, and the video was trending for days.

Sun Qiushuang came this time not only as a special guest but also to invite Su Tuantuan to star in her next film.

“I think talking over the phone lacks sincerity. I also know that with your ability, Tuantuan, many directors will want to invite you to film after the second competition.”

Sun Qiushuang actually seemed nervous, losing her usual cheerfulness. She pulled out a script. “This is the script I wrote. If you like it and want to star in it, then after the competition, we’ll proceed according to market rates. If you’re not interested in the subject, there’s no need to worry about hurting my feelings.”

Sun Qiushuang was very open-minded. “We are friends. If we don’t collaborate this time, there will be opportunities in the future.”

Su Tuantuan looked at the script cover, raised an eyebrow, and put the script back into Sun Qiushuang’s arms. “After the competition, come to my place, and we can discuss it.”

It was clearly inappropriate to discuss work in this setting.

She could also tell that Sun Qiushuang was afraid she might overthink things, which was why she was being so formal, but taking on a role was entirely a matter of fate.

It couldn’t be decided right away.

Jiang Zhizhi looked on with envy at Sun Qiushuang. “Director Qiushuang, when the time comes, can you let me be an extra? I haven’t had a role in a long time. Even a few lines will be fine.”

In Su Tuantuan’s world, parents would pull every string possible to get their children into film academies.

The goal was to become a big star afterward; genuine talent didn’t matter.

As long as they could earn money and fame, it was enough.

But in this world, few parents willingly sent their children to study acting unless the child genuinely loved it.

Firstly, rehearsals in school were grueling, and the pressure was immense. Talent was common, and those with mediocre aptitude stood no chance of making it. How could there be the “resource-backed” actors of the real world?

Secondly, even if they passed the school exams and received their diplomas, finding a suitable film crew afterward wasn’t guaranteed.

Film crews only hired a limited number of people, and the process ended once the quota was met. Actors were selected based on the director’s preferences; if the director said you weren’t suitable, you weren’t suitable.

The job pressure was too high, and the demands were exacting. Furthermore, the pay was not enormous compared to the effort. After staying up late filming for three months, the lead actor earning a few hundred thousand was considered very impressive.

Investors would allocate most of the funds to other parts of the production.

Through this process of weeding out the weak, very few people could make a living by acting and sneaking by.

However, for those who were unwilling to give up and were willing to star in different-scale, classified films, the standards were different.

Su Tuantuan quite liked this kind of entertainment industry. It wasn’t like her world, where the acting industry was called the entertainment industry, and a celebrity getting a cold or drinking too much could trend repeatedly.

At least here, she found the initial joy of acting.

“Well, I’ll have to look at your performance. If you do well, giving you a female third lead role or something isn’t out of the question.”

Sun Qiushuang was deliberately mysterious. “But if your performance is too poor and causes our Tuantuan to be eliminated, then forget it.”

Jiang Zhizhi became even more nervous, quickly promising that wouldn’t happen.

Sun Qiushuang stopped being demanding, cheered for Su Tuantuan and Jiang Zhizhi, and returned to the front seating area.

Saturday’s competition was quite intense.

Su Tuantuan analyzed every group’s performance and then explained the nuances to Jiang Zhizhi. Jiang Zhizhi listened in a daze. She had learned this knowledge in school.

But every time, she felt dizzy and confused, unable to understand what was being taught.

However, with Su Tuantuan’s examples and explanations, she could completely grasp the concepts.

But applying them still required time.

This scene was noticed by netizens.

The mocking voices in the comments section were fewer than before.

: “So, Su Tuantuan has been mentoring Jiang Zhizhi all this time. I really want to see Su Tuantuan’s performance tomorrow!”

: “Me too. I hope Su Tuantuan doesn’t disappoint me. Otherwise, I’ll stop being a casual fan and turn into a hater.”

The amazement Su Tuantuan brought them last time had kept them waiting for a whole week.

If Su Tuantuan’s performance was unsatisfactory this time, they would be much harsher than before.

The most frustrating thing in the world is when someone could have done it.

Su Tuantuan, however, was relaxed. She was unaware of the immense pressure coming from online, and after Saturday’s competition ended, she even joined the finished performers for a barbecue and a chat.

Netizens thought she was just faking her calmness.

But Sunday’s competition quickly arrived, and netizens were surprised to see Mo Xian also in attendance.

Like Sun Qiushuang, she was invited as an audience member, but as a top celebrity, her appearance still drew many eyes.

Mo Xian wasn’t particularly interested in this kind of show.

It was only because Su Tuantuan was participating.

She was dressed simply today, in a normal T-shirt and jeans.

Finding her seat, she sat down and began to wait, trying her best not to search for Su Tuantuan’s figure.

After thinking for two nights, she had also come to an understanding.

The current Su Tuantuan was completely different from the former Su Tuantuan.

Although they were indeed the same person.

She knew she might have fallen for the current Su Tuantuan, so she needed a chance to prove it.

To prove whether it was just a fleeting crush or a genuine attraction where every cell in her body leaped for joy the moment she saw her.

She sat up straight, her shoulder-length hair tied into a small bun at the back of her head, with the rest draped over her shoulders.

Many people around her came to say hello.

She wasn’t a very social person. After politely responding, the competition officially began.

Mo Xian was also very focused.

Her voting device was reserved only for Su Tuantuan.

Soon, the competition started.

Mo Xian hadn’t expected the competition to be so intense. Some performance segments made her frown deeply.

Netizens, who were keen on analyzing her facial expressions, instantly had their patience, which was being worn down by the dull show, restored.

: “Mo Xian cracked me up. I feel like her expression throughout the show is saying, ‘They can do this?’ Hahaha, these scripts are seriously ridiculous.”

: “Honestly, is it really worth acting out things like a husband cheating, a mother-in-law bullying, and colleagues having petty arguments? Are there no good scripts left?”

Just as netizens were about to give up watching, Su Tuantuan and Jiang Zhizhi appeared.

Seeing Su Tuantuan enter, Mo Xian’s posture became noticeably straighter than before.

As the stage lights came on, Su Tuantuan and Jiang Zhizhi began their performance.

Under the spotlight, they were no longer themselves.

But the protagonists of the story.

In the story, Fang Yi (played by Su Tuantuan) and Sun Yueyue (played by Jiang Zhizhi) were best friends since childhood.

Both were Omegas.

After graduating from university, the two shared an apartment. Fang Yi often took care of Sun Yueyue.

Fang Yi’s care made Sun Yueyue feel loved, and Sun Yueyue was particularly clingy to Fang Yi.

On Sun Yueyue’s birthday, the two were slightly drunk. Sun Yueyue leaned into Fang Yi’s arms, resting on her shoulder and asking, “Fang Yi, I probably can’t live without you from now on. I don’t even know if what I feel for you is friendship or love…?”

Fang Yi didn’t answer. She held Sun Yueyue tighter and said, “You’re drunk. Go to sleep.”

After Sun Yueyue fell asleep, Fang Yi gently kissed her forehead.

Later, Fang Yi became busier and had less time to spend with Sun Yueyue. Sun Yueyue also dreamt of eventually owning her own large house.

Just as Fang Yi secured the payment for a major project and wanted to go home to tell Sun Yueyue the good news, Sun Yueyue excitedly told Fang Yi that she had met a very handsome and charming male Alpha.

Fang Yi’s eyes instantly dimmed like stars fading, but Sun Yueyue went on to describe how gentlemanly and unique the male Alpha was.

Sun Yueyue moved out and started living with the male Alpha. Fang Yi lost her enthusiasm for work but still sent well wishes to Sun Yueyue on every holiday.

On Valentine’s Day, Sun Yueyue called Fang Yi to complain. “He truly doesn’t care about me at all, Fang Yi. I miss you so much. Wouldn’t it be nice if we just stayed together forever…?”

Seeing the message, Fang Yi leaped off the sofa, fixing her hair and clothes, and picking up the bouquet of roses she had prepared long ago.

The text message notification rang at that moment.

Sun Yueyue’s text read: “I misunderstood him. It turns out he had already reserved a restaurant and was waiting for me to get off work! Happy Valentine’s Day, Fang Yi!”

Fang Yi slowly pulled back the step she had taken.

She slowly leaned against the sofa and sank to the floor. The roses lay scattered at her feet. Her heart pounded intensely like a drum.

The stage lights slowly dimmed.

Fang Yi murmured to herself, “So, was what you felt for me love, or just the friendship you thought it was?”

The soft music ended, and many audience members shed tears.

Mo Xian was also deeply moved, affected by the emotional depth of the story.

Unlike the several melodramatic plots before, this story lacked life-and-death drama. It was simply the regret of unspoken words.

As Sun Yueyue, played by Jiang Zhizhi, stepped forward, the audience began to applaud.

Her performance this time was several levels higher than her audition and her previous works.

And Fang Yi, played by Su Tuantuan, wore a slip dress with a white shirt over it. She was slender and tall, with her hair tied up, and her graceful neck line was impossible to ignore.

After the applause lasted for two minutes, the instructor Meng Han smiled. “Actually, I went to watch their rehearsal before. Their original script wasn’t like this. It was completely different. When we provide the original scripts, we want the contestants to adapt, innovate, and even change the premise, but—”

She paused, her eyes filled only with appreciation. “Only Tuantuan’s group managed to do it.”

The comments section also started to scroll rapidly.

: “To be honest, this story is nothing like the works from yesterday and earlier today. They exaggerate the characters, and the emotions are hysterical, but Su Tuantuan’s group, Jiang Zhizhi, surprised me.”

: “Yes! Jiang Zhizhi acted so naturally. Her little Omega attitude is truly lovely! Su Tuantuan also definitely didn’t disappoint me! She made acting this kind of subtle emotional scene look effortless!”

: “Oh my god, I felt like I was watching a documentary just now. It was so realistic, including the stage setup and the scene transitions. This group won!”