School Beauty's Peerless Soldier

Chapter 220: Put On


"Um, this..."

Guan Shimeng couldn't help feeling embarrassed; she really didn't know these things and, if it weren't for Xu Fan being by her side, she wouldn't know how nervous she'd be...

This time, without waiting for her to explain, Hong Zitao knocked on the desk and said, "Can't really blame you, after all, you're just a student."

"But I've reminded you now, you've got to remember, talent shows are not child's play, you can't just mess around."

"Not everyone is eligible to participate. Starry Sky Media definitely isn't without standards, understand?"

After Hong Zitao finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Xu Fan.

Xu Fan was just accompanying Guan Shimeng to support her; he only wore a plain school uniform.

To someone like Hong Zitao, who was immersed in the trendy circles, such a school uniform seemed utterly shabby. He glanced at Xu Fan disdainfully and said, "What? Young man, was I not clear enough?"

"Or is it that your brain doesn't work?"

"..."

Used to being adored by fans, Hong Zitao's tone was quite haughty. Xu Fan listened and frowned continuously.

If it weren't for the fear of ruining Guan Shimeng's audition, he really felt the impulse to go up and slap this brash kid a couple of times.

Managing to squeeze out a smile, Xu Fan then said to Guan Shimeng, "How about I wait outside for you? Don't worry, just call me anytime if you need anything."

"This..."

Guan Shimeng's face showed reluctance; actually, the song she planned to sing today was specifically written for Xu Fan, which is why she insisted he come in to hear it.

But now, the judges wouldn't allow Xu Fan to stay by her side, making her feel quite conflicted.

"Alright, don't worry. I'll be right outside the door, cheering you on."

Xu Fan didn't want to make it difficult for Guan Shimeng, so without waiting for her to respond, he stepped out of the room.

Xu Fan wasn't worried; he had witnessed Guan Shimeng's singing at the KTV before. He believed that as long as the judges weren't deaf, they would surely realize that Guan Shimeng was a raw gem worth polishing.

He waited in the corridor outside the room, and soon, faint piano sounds came from the room.

It was just unfortunate that the room was so well soundproofed; he couldn't hear Guan Shimeng's singing clearly.

After the song ended, the three judges inside, including Hong Zitao, started clapping.

Having already heard Guan Shimeng's singing in a video, they were very satisfied with her voice, and her live performance proved especially fantastic.

The three didn't immediately speak with Guan Shimeng but instead huddled together, whispering for a while.

A while later, the discussion ended.

The bearded director sitting in the middle said, "Guan Shimeng, here's the thing. Recently, Starry Sky Media is planning to shoot a film, and the role of the second female lead has not been finalized."

"Brother Hong thinks we should be looking for fresh faces, as the audience has gotten tired of the same old ones on the screen."

"We just discussed it, and think you have a good foundation. Would you be interested in this role?"

"Ah?"

Guan Shimeng was stunned. She thought this audition was just about singing and had never expected it to consider her for the role of the second female lead in a movie.

The intention of the three seemed to be to finalize her for the role, and Guan Shimeng felt a rush of excitement...

"I would."

Thinking about Xu Fan, who would be cheering for her from outside, Guan Shimeng didn't want to miss this opportunity and readily agreed with courage.

"Hehe, opportunities like this are hard to come by these days, Guan Shimeng, you're really lucky to have caught Brother Hong's eye."

The bearded man looked at Guan Shimeng's excited expression, smiled, and said, "However, you know, acting and singing are quite different. Next, we plan to check your acting skills, um, and also assess your physical form. Do you see any problem with that?"

"This, I can try."

Compared to singing, Guan Shimeng was indeed weaker in this area, but she didn't want to just give up and agreed directly.

Right then, the bearded man waved over an assistant who was standing by.

After whispering a few instructions, the assistant nodded and walked to one side.

Soon, the assistant came back holding several clothing items.

The bearded director pointed to the clothes brought by the assistant and said, "In this play, the main part for the second female lead is the romantic scenes with Brother Hong."

"You do look good on camera, but we still need to check your actual acting skills."

"Now, change into this outfit and try acting out a scene with Brother Hong."

After speaking, the assistant handed the clothes to Guan Shimeng, who was at a loss for words.

"Director, this..."

"Can I not change clothes..."

What she was holding was a very revealing set of lingerie; wearing it was almost like not wearing anything.

Guan Shimeng held it in her hands, feeling her face heat up, and she immediately wanted to back out.

"Please? How can I act out a scene with you if you don't change clothes?"

Seeing Guan Shimeng like this, Hong Zitao's face flickered with displeasure.

"Little sister, do you know how many people want to act alongside me every day? Now the opportunity is right in front of you, and you still don't know how to cherish it?"

Hong Zitao glanced at Guan Shimeng with a hint of displeasure and urged, "Hurry up and change, then lie on the bed. Don't worry, just follow my lead."

"This, I... I don't want to do it anymore..."

Just changing into the clothes was already unacceptable to Guan Shimeng, but hearing Hong Zitao's suggestion, which seemed to imply she would have to act out a bed scene with him, she directly threw the clothes to the ground and tried to leave.

"Stop!"

Just then, Hong Zitao shouted, and the assistants nearby immediately blocked Guan Shimeng's path.

"Little sister, who allowed you to throw that outfit?"

Hong Zitao stood up with a dark look on his face and hummed, "This outfit was specially designed for this occasion by the French fashion designer, Emma, costing over a million. Do you dare to treat it so carelessly?"

"If worst comes to worst, I'll pay you for it..."

Guan Shimeng weakly glanced at the clothes on the ground, unable to believe that those few pieces of fabric were worth a million.

But at this moment, wanting to leave, she didn't care about that anymore.

"Hehe, pay me? Little sister, boasting isn't done like this."

Hong Zitao coldly looked at Guan Shimeng and laughed, "You're just a student. A million, could you pay with your life? Or shall we have your poor, loser friend outside sell a kidney?"

"The only option before you now is to put on the clothes and then finish the scene. Understand?"

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