Though not a graduate of a performing arts school, Meng Jingwei had studied acting for three months, so she wasn't entirely without a foundation.
"Hmm, acceptable." The director nodded, very optimistic about Meng Jingwei.
"Thank you, Teacher."
Meng Jingwei bowed respectfully and followed an assistant to the next room to collect her script and contract.
While she was reviewing the contract, the director in the audition room received a phone call. "Director Li, hello, this is Tang Wanxing. I heard you are filming a grand historical drama, are you still looking for actresses?"
"Tang... Tang Wanxing?"
Director Li incredulously held his phone in front of him, looked at the unfamiliar number, and was overjoyed. "Ah, yes, yes, yes. It's a historical drama with a leading female role, and we are holding auditions for the female lead."
"I know you're a very dedicated director, Director Li, and I've watched your previous works and liked them very much. Do I have a chance to audition for your female lead?"
On the other end of the phone, upon learning that Meng Jingwei was auditioning for Director Li's drama, Tang Wanxing immediately found Director Li's contact information.
Tang Wanxing was confident in her ability to win over Qing Muye.
However, she harbored doubts about the sudden divorce between Meng Jingwei and Qing Muye. She wanted to use this opportunity to get closer to Meng Jingwei, suppress her subtly, and probe the situation.
If they were truly divorced, Tang Wanxing felt even more assured of winning Qing Muye's favor.
"Hahaha, of course, of course. Tell me when you have time, you can come over anytime." Director Li nodded vigorously.
In the film and television industry, everyone knew of Tang Wanxing's existence.
She was one of the few actresses who possessed both luck and talent. Having starred in only three grand historical dramas, she had won a Best Actress award and a prestigious film queen award.
Furthermore, when these three historical dramas aired, they consistently topped the ratings charts, and each one became a classic. She was also known as the 'Classical Goddess'.
However, after that, Tang Wanxing disappeared from the screen for a long period.
Director Li even thought she had retired from acting. He didn't expect her to contact him now, wanting to audition for the lead role in his historical drama. This good news had come too quickly.
"What's wrong?" Ji Lanfeng, the investor for this drama, asked Director Li.
Director Li pointed to his phone and said excitedly, "It's Tang Wanxing, she's coming to audition for the female lead of this drama."
"Didn't she retire from acting?" someone beside him asked.
Director Li shook his head. "I'm not sure. But this is a female-led drama, which is perfect for Tang Wanxing. With her involvement, and the buzz of Meng Jingwei being Qing Muye's ex-wife, it's like free publicity for our drama. Isn't this free traffic, hahaha..."
"That makes sense."
Ji Lanfeng did not object.
Although he was somewhat displeased with Director Li's remark about using 'Meng Jingwei being Qing Muye's ex-wife as a gimmick' to attract traffic, Meng Jingwei needed exposure now, and this matter was not necessarily bad for her.
Moreover, Meng Jingwei and Qing Muye had only gone through a fake divorce.
Later, the director signed a contract with Meng Jingwei. Although the remuneration wasn't high, Meng Jingwei loved acting and didn't care about the small sum.
Meng Jingwei, satisfied, left the media company with Shen Liannuo. Shortly after they left, Tang Wanxing arrived at the media company for her audition.
Director Li and Ji Lanfeng had no objections to her acting skills, so they discussed her salary and eventually signed the contract smoothly.
Thus, the female lead and the supporting role of the female lead's personal maid were cast for this grand historical drama.