"Su Yuzan?"
After all, they had collaborated on a drama. Although the plot was visually jarring, the "Su Da couple" in the show became quite popular due to their explosive chemistry.
Even now, a small faction of their CP fans, the "Su Da fans," remained steadfast!
However, after the benefits of their pairing faded, Su Yuzan had drawn a clear line, refusing to appear on stage together or be bundled.
Xia Wei Liang could understand this. Su Yuzan had a girlfriend-fan base, and to continue developing, he couldn't offend them. Especially his fans, the "Feathers," whose combat power was formidable, boasting them as the new generation's backbone in the industry!
Good heavens, they ran to her Weibo daily to pay their respects, rain or shine, three times a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, first greeting her ancestors and then her adopted stray cat.
Only after they untangled their pairing did this situation improve.
The collaboration with Su Yuxi was actually quite pleasant. Although he was in his early twenties, he was steady, treated acting seriously, and didn't slack off just because it was a small web drama. Xia Wei Liang had a good impression of him. Back then, she often teased him, calling him an old cadre and bestowing him the title of "Director Su of the Neighborhood Committee."
In the end, this moniker spread throughout the entire crew.
"Director Su!"
Su Yuxi chuckled, his extremely chaste face now showing a hint of… shyness?
Xia Wei Liang suspected she was mistaken; Su Yuxi had nothing to do with those words!
As if explaining his lapse in composure, he said, "It's been a long time since anyone called me that. It's a bit… a bit nostalgic."
His agent called him. He responded and quickly asked, "Are you here for an audition?"
"Yes, I heard you're also appearing. Congratulations," Xia Wei Liang said with a hint of envy. "Being recognized by Director Zhou is proof of your ability." She smiled and, like an elder, patted the young man's shoulder. "Keep it up, Su Yuxi, I'm rooting for you!"
Su Yuxi faltered for a moment, then turned his face away uncomfortably. "I'm not as good as you say!"
"Excuse me, please let us pass."
The calm voice that suddenly intervened from behind made both of them freeze.
Seeing the person arrive, Su Yuxi quickly straightened his posture and greeted the senior respectfully, "Teacher Xiao, hello. I'm Su Yuxi."
Xiao Yi stood in place and nodded politely in response, "Hello."
He looked up again and glanced at Xia Wei Liang, the corner of his mouth curving imperceptibly. "I didn't realize you had such a wide circle of friends."
Xia Wei Liang blinked her eyes. Was he complimenting her, or complimenting her, or complimenting her?
She replied cautiously, "It's alright… just so-so."
The curve of his lips suddenly flattened. The man no longer looked at her and walked past them.
Su Yuxi wanted to say more, but his agent hurried him away. "Little Su, hurry up. Director Zhou is waiting."
Su Yuxi gave Xia Wei Liang an apologetic smile, and she waved her hand with a smile, "Go ahead, go ahead."
Turning back, Nuo Mi leaned closer and whispered, "Sister Wei Wei, did you just say that God Yi arranged the scene for you?" Su Dan Novel Network
Xia Wei Liang nodded. "Yes."
"Then why did he leave?"
Xia Wei Liang didn't mind. "Perhaps he had something to do."
The young girl nodded, frowning, with an expression that said, "There's only one truth." "I heard Sister Hong recited a monologue, and no one responded; you were the second, and the moment you appeared, an award-winning actor accompanied you; after that… does that mean the award-winning actor only accompanied you?!"
Xia Wei Liang playfully tapped the girl's head. "What are you thinking? If it were as you say, would Xiao Yi have specifically come over just to accompany me? Who are you kidding? Is he that free? Or do I have that much influence?"
Nuo Mi rubbed her head and gave a cute, innocent smile. "That's right."
Xiao Yi walked through the lounge, and wherever he went, it caused a stir.
"It's God Yi!"
"My goodness, seeing him up close is really handsome! I've never seen a man with such perfect facial proportions!"
"He's okay. I think Su Yuzan is also very handsome!"
"Su Yuzan and God Yi are in two different leagues!"
"No, I really like Su Yuzan's chaste style!"
Xiao Yi entered the elevator expressionlessly. Yan Zhi quickly ran in. "Brother Yi, did the audition end so quickly?"
"Mm."
Xiao Yi was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Chaste style… does it mean aspiring to become a monk?"
—
This audition was just a small interlude for Xia Wei Liang, further solidifying the direction she was heading.
She still had to do her upcoming work well. Currently, she only had a regular MC role to rely on; otherwise, she had to depend on the company to accept scattered jobs. As a risk artist, her resources were truly quite meager.
Xia Wei Liang, wearing a face mask and eating fruit sliced by Song Yuan, said meaningfully, "All I have left is my beauty."
Song Yuan chimed in with a sarcastic remark, "In a week, you've gained two pounds."
The fruit in her hand suddenly lost its appeal.
Xia Wei Liang quietly put it down.
The phone screen on the table lit up. Someone in the "Tie Family" group chat was frantically mentioning her.
She picked up her phone—
[General Tie @ Iron Lady: Sister Wei Wei! Do you know who the next guest is? Xia Yiran!!]
[Tie Tou Cheng @ Director Song: What are you waiting for? Let's talk.]
[Tie Fugui @ Director Song: Who says not, let's talk.]
[General Tie @ Director Song: Brother!! Let's talk!!]
[Director Song: Alas, what the higher-ups want, I can't decide~]
[Director Song @ Iron Lady: Little Xia, don't misunderstand. I really tried my best! But the higher-ups disagreed!]
"Xia Yiran is coming on the show?!"
At the same moment, Nuo Mi exclaimed and quickly showed her phone to Xia Wei Liang. "Sister Wei Wei, look, it's already officially announced. Xia Yiran reposted it quickly!"
Xia Wei Liang shook her phone. "I saw."
Nuo Mi: "Why is she so persistent? Trying to piggyback on the hype?"
Song Yuan: "The key is, she'll say that you're the one piggybacking on her hype."
Nuo Mi: "Exactly! How mean!"
Xia Wei Liang pulled off her face mask and said unhurriedly, "She should be well-prepared this time."
Nuo Mi worriedly asked, "What should we do? Should we ask for leave?"
Song Yuan: "Hand over the stage to her? Heh, where does she get off?"
Director Song, not receiving her reply, anxiously called her personally to explain, "Little Xia, this matter..."
Xia Wei Liang smiled. "Brother Song, I know you did your best."
"Alas, thank you for your understanding. Then the show… you won't cancel it, will you?"
"No, I'm very contractually obligated!"
"That's good, that's good! Little Xia, I'll be waiting for you to start work tomorrow!"
After hanging up, Song Yuan gave her a thumbs-up.
Nuo Mi couldn't sit still and quickly went to the walk-in closet. "No, I need to pick out a battle outfit for Sister Wei Wei!"
—
Xiao Yi came out of the gym, sweat dripping down his tensed back muscles. To fit "Zhi Yuan," he was continuously losing weight.
Yan Zhi handed him a towel. "Brother Jun just called and asked if the 'Revisit' drama crew's read-through is next week. Before that, there are a few days free, and some variety shows want to invite you. Brother Jun asked if you're interested in relaxing."
Variety shows?
Xiao Yi wiped his sweat, his dark eyes glancing at him. "Which ones are there?"
"Oh, there's 'Yearning for the Wild,' 'Here Comes the Microwave,' 'This is Square Dancing,' 'Granddaughters' Love'..."
Xiao Yi lowered his gaze. "Just these?"
"Ah… ah, just these. Is something… missing?"
Xiao Yi didn't speak, just poured a glass of water and drank it carelessly.
He put down the cup and asked casually, "Recently, are there any programs that have become popular?"
"Recently popular ones… that would be 'Let's Challenge!', I heard..."
"Mm, that one then."
Yan Zhi: "..."