Rebirth in Showbiz: How to Win the Showbiz Emperor's Heart?

Chapter 717: Chapter 717: Clout-Chasing Micro-Influencers

"The audition is over, everyone can go back now."

The online influencers and young models were puzzled. Wasn’t it supposed to end at six in the evening? It’s only a little past three, how could it be over already?

Director Meng was delighted because he found the actors he had in mind. His usually serious expression softened considerably. He glanced in the direction of Tong Yan and Chen Lan, then turned to the influencers and models, "The roles have all been cast, my apologies."

Although there was still one role left, it appeared later in the script, so there was no rush for it.

Everyone was very disappointed, and some even started to complain, "We’ve been waiting for so long without even getting a chance. It’s really disrespectful."

"I’ve already found the role I’m looking for, there’s no need to waste everyone’s time," Director Meng said with a tone of absolute authority, as if to say, "I’m the director, what I say goes, and there’s nothing you can do about it."

What else could these young models and influencers say? Although they had one foot in the entertainment industry, they were still at its lowest rung. They couldn’t afford to offend anyone, so no matter how unwilling they felt inside, they could only walk away reluctantly.

"Little Tong Yan’s" face was already stiff, and now it looked even more rigid, with her features scrunched together, appearing very unattractive.

"Tong Yan, Chen Lan, could you please wait a moment."

As soon as he spoke, the two successfully absorbed a wave of envy and hatred from the others. Honestly, Director Meng really knew how to make them the target of resentment; they hadn’t even started filming, and they already had a bunch of enemies.

After everyone else had left, Director Meng spoke gratefully, "Your attendance here is truly a delightful surprise for me, thank you so much."

The two of them laughed lightly, "Director Meng, you flatter us. It’s because the script is good, and the director is talented, that’s why we came."

Although he had agreed to this web series because of the promising script, the recent open casting days had only attracted subpar candidates. He was about to lose hope when he encountered such a surprise.

Director Meng suddenly felt fondness for them, "Here’s the thing, I have another role here that I haven’t been able to fill for days. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Which role are you referring to?"

"Le Fei."

Tong Yan remembered this role, Le Fei was innocent, adorable, and virtuous, with a bit of a playful streak. She had someone in mind immediately, so she nodded, "I happen to have someone in mind, I’ll let her come for an audition."

A trustworthy recommendation is bound to be reliable, and only then did Director Meng feel at ease. "Then I’ll have to trouble you."

Saying goodbye to Director Meng, the two headed out.

However, as soon as they reached the door, a crowd of reporters surrounded them.

Tong Yan was stunned. What was going on? She had come in disguise, she shouldn’t have been followed!

Chen Lan was also completely unprepared for this situation. She had come directly from the underground garage to the elevator in a nanny car, and the audition was supposed to be confidential, no one should’ve known.

The two exchanged glances, initially sneaking out without telling their agent to grab a meal, but now things had escalated.

Just then, several influencers and young models who had just left walked over from a side corridor, smiling and greeting Tong Yan and Chen Lan, "So your audition turned out like this? We don’t even know if we’ll succeed."

By this point, what was there not to understand?

They had been causing trouble from the start, and now even after leaving, they had given them a big present. They’re practically asking for trouble.

Tong Yan sneered inside. Didn’t they want to ride on some hype? She’d let them have all the hype they wanted!