Transmigrated as the Stepmother of a Rebellious Heir-Chapter 296 - 168: Pitiful

The film industry is more unique than the television industry since it requires audiences to spend real money at theaters to support ticket sales. Therefore, being pretty isn’t important, but sustaining box office earnings is critical.

Many actors well-known in the television realm, highly popular throughout their careers, might never get into the film circle their entire lives.

Because of the film circle’s uniqueness, actors who make their mark in the film industry receive preferential treatment in both entertainment and fashion circles.

Wang Tian knew that although Shu Wan was beautiful, she wasn’t qualified for the film circle yet, so he only managed to secure her a more marginal role in this movie.

"Film circle looks at experience, and you don’t have much, so I’ve gotten you a decorative minor role. Start with these minor roles, make your presence felt in front of the audience, and when the time is right, we’ll make a bigger move," Wang Tian explained to Shu Wan.

"I understand," Shu Wan responded, flipping through the script while listening to Wang Tian.

Despite being called a script, there wasn’t much dialogue. The role Shu Wan was auditioning for—a mere fairy in this fantasy film—had less than five lines altogether.

Although there was little dialogue, Shu Wan had never played a fairy or similar roles before and was truly interested, preparing earnestly for the audition.

At that moment, in the movie audition hall, the director passed the selected actor list to the investors for their choice. "The female lead has been confirmed as Chu Xianxian, and the male lead is tentatively Han Si. Look at the other roles; is there anything inappropriate?"

The investors hardly looked, briefly scanning, "It doesn’t matter who acts; the publicity team is ready. Your job is to make money with the least cost."

"Sure, President Li," the director nodded repeatedly.

Then, a staff member entered, "Director, an actor has come to audition."

"Okay, I’ll head there now," the director said, then turned to the investor, "President Li, shall I go and handle it?"

"Yeah," President Li flicked some ash casually, seeming indifferent. "I should head out; after all, my niece is here today, and it isn’t quite appropriate for me to stay. I need to avoid suspicion."

Hearing this, the director’s eyes brightened, "You really should avoid suspicion. Your niece must be still a student somewhere, right?"

"Yes, she’s a junior at Imperial Film Academy and just wanted to come here for fun," President Li said, standing up. "I’ll leave first."

"Alright, take care, President Li."

After sending off the investor, the director immediately had someone check the audition list and indeed found that matching person.

With a bold stroke, the director marked a check behind President Li’s niece’s name.

Closing the list, the director calculated, "We haven’t even started shooting and already squeezed in more than a dozen connected people. I knew I shouldn’t have allowed that in the first place."

With President Li’s niece here today and Mr. Wang’s mistress coming tomorrow, you can’t just oblige one person.

The director sighed, "Tough decision."

"Director, the audition participants are waiting over there. Do you want to head there now?"

"Yes, let’s go."

Despite having fixed all the main roles prior, today was mainly about less critical roles—important, yet not really, just taking a cursory look. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

But the moment he entered the hall, his eyes immediately locked onto Shu Wan.

The entertainment circle is indeed a place for handsome men and beautiful women, yet among many attractive people, Shu Wan stood out excessively.

Drawn involuntarily, the director approached Shu Wan, "Are you here to audition?"

"Yes, I’m auditioning for the role of Qinxian."

"Qinxian?"

Probably because the role was quite marginal, the director paused before he recalled that his movie indeed had that character.

He waved his hand, his eyes full of amazement at Shu Wan’s face, "Your face has a distinct sculptural quality, it’d look great on the big screen. Just playing a Qinxian would be a disservice to you. I have a more suitable role for you right here."

Saying so, the director had someone bring her another script.

Wang Tian glanced over and was greatly surprised, "This is the most important second female lead role. Director, you really trust Shu Wan a lot. Don’t worry, she won’t let your trust down."

"It’s all about Shu Wan’s fitting appearance."

Most of the major roles in the movie had been settled, except this demonic second female lead. The director hadn’t known whom it should be for.

But upon seeing Shu Wan, visually, she absolutely passed the test. What made the director feel she was suitable was the spirit in Shu Wan’s eyes; if there’s emotion in the eyes, the performance certainly won’t disappoint.

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