Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius - Chapter 216 - 197: Making Trouble Out of Nothing?

Chapter 216: Chapter 197: Making Trouble Out of Nothing?

Ji Xizhi looked at the number card in her hand, it looked quite familiar.

Previously, for Director Fan’s advertisement, she had gone in one by one holding this number card.

However, this time, she wasn’t here for an audition.

Ji Xizhi looked towards the room number Shanli had notified her about beforehand and said:

“Hello, I’m not here for an audition, I want to go to that room.”

The person in charge looked in the direction Ji Xizhi was pointing, and his face darkened.

That room? Isn’t that the audition room?

Isn’t this just looking for trouble?

“Director Jin runs everything by the rules here, you have to queue for any room. Why don’t you find a place to sit and patiently prepare?” The person in charge simply assumed Ji Xizhi was one of those industry celebrities with a bit of fame, who come to the audition either to cut in line or to sneak a peek at others’ auditions.

Such artists are often found at Director Jin’s auditions, and the person in charge was used to it, so he brushed off Ji Xizhi with a few words and went busy organizing the artists newly arriving for auditions.

After hearing those words, Ji Xizhi nodded earnestly and waited at the door.

There were quite a few people waiting at the audition entrance, and Ji Xizhi stood not far from the audition room waiting.

The conversation between her and the person in charge was clearly heard by the other waiting artists.

“Which bigshot is it? Are they cutting in line again?”

“Doesn’t seem like it, maybe there’s some background? But even then, doesn’t look right, I haven’t seen any assistants or agents beside her?”

“Nowadays, anyone who’s been in a few trending searches acts like a big star, do they really think Director Jin’s crew is just some amateur group? Director Jin dislikes this kind of person the most.”

Several artists were talking while waiting.

Yet they couldn’t help sneaking looks at Ji Xizhi.

The black jeans made Ji Xizhi’s legs look slender and long, perfectly proportional, she appeared slim but not delicate. Though wearing a hat and mask, it was still evident she was a beauty.

The artists coming for auditions had all previously seen clips of “Rival in Love”, and were somewhat familiar with the lead female character’s persona; in some audition clips, there was even a scene where the heroine was followed and fought fiercely with a malicious criminal, in the script description, the heroine dressed this way.

The more they looked, the more they felt it was her; too identical! It was like the words coming to life!

The tension among them suddenly rose.

For Director Jin’s films, quality is guaranteed, the key point being Director Jin is willing to give newcomers a chance, if they’re outstanding, even newcomers stand a chance!

But now, even before auditioning, they saw someone who physically matched so perfectly, their hearts skipped a beat.

A bold artist wanted to go forward to say a word.

Before taking a step, the door of the audition room suddenly opened from the inside, and the screenwriter Shanli rushed out.

Shanli came early, inside the room waiting left and right but didn’t see Ji Xizhi come in, auditions were about to start, Shanli was anxious, she asked via WeChat and found out Ji Xizhi was lined up at the entrance?

Shanli almost burst out laughing at this mix-up, she quickly came out to fetch her.

As soon as she came out of the audition room, she spotted Ji Xizhi in the crowd and immediately went over.

Shanli: “Why are you still here! Get in, get in, it’s starting soon, what are you waiting for here!”

Ji Xizhi raised the number card in her hand, explaining: “I’m queued…”

Shanli laughed helplessly: “You’re not the same as them, you don’t need to queue for this!”

Shanli hurriedly pulled Ji Xizhi into the audition room.

There were quite a few people in the audition room, Director Jin was sitting with other interviewers at a row of tables, with a group of crew members surrounding nearby.

As soon as Ji Xizhi entered, she took off her hat and mask and greeted everyone simply.

The crew members, being seasoned individuals in the entertainment industry, naturally recognized the recent sensation Ji Xizhi.

One crew member responsible for organizing today’s audition list lowered his voice and muttered, “Strange, I didn’t see Ji Xizhi on the audition list?”

With artists a bit more of a big name, he would at least have had some impression, how could he possibly omit Ji Xizhi?

The crew member was puzzled.

The producer, assistant director, and other people sitting at the table seeing Ji Xizhi, their eyes lit up, before even starting the audition, they all shared the same thought.

This temperament is quite fitting for the female lead.

The producer turned to look at Director Jin: “This one…”

Director Jin introduced with a forced smile, “This is the legal consultant our crew hired, Shanli invited her to have a look.”

Producer/Assistant Director/All Crew Members: ??? What?

Shanli had already seated Ji Xizhi beside her, she said, “Just sit here!”

Ji Xizhi nodded, then skillfully took a pen from the nearby pen holder, several sheets of paper, made a table by herself, and prepared to take notes.

Looking more seriously prepared than any of those producers or directors.

Producer/Assistant Director: “……”

They all simultaneously looked at Director Jin.

Director Jin: “.”

What could she do now? She’s utterly helpless when it comes to Ji Xizhi!

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At the waiting area outside the audition room, several artists watched Shanli personally take that person away, leaving them all stunned.

Who doesn’t know the face of Shanli in the industry, those who have mixed around a bit all recognize Shanli.

If Shanli fetches someone personally… the female lead must be decided internally.

The artists exchanged glances.

“Is it decided internally? Then why bother saying they’re picking a female lead?

“Not necessarily, maybe Shanli favored her, but Director Jin hasn’t approved yet? Otherwise why bother coming for an audition?”

“Shanli is an investor, if Shanli decides on someone, Director Jin even if he insists, wouldn’t last long. Besides, I think this exterior image fits quite well?”

“I’ve got something to say, might I add, I feel slightly like that person is just now… the current hot…”

“Ji Xizhi? I feel the same!!! Felt the temperament was quite similar earlier, but didn’t dare to admit it. When Shanli took her inside and I saw the side profile, it looked precisely like Ji Xizhi!”

“Whoa, Ji Xizhi?”

At the sound of Ji Xizhi’s name, an artist immersed in examining the audition script hurried over.

She seemed like a program activated by the words ’Ji Xizhi’, she came straight over asking.

“Where’s Zhi Zhi where where where? Ahhh can I really meet Zhi Zhi?”

The artists discussing: “…”

“Ji Xizhi fan? She’s already gone inside early.”

One artist spoke coolly, with the implication being reminding her, that Ji Xizhi had already gone in for an audition, the female lead was set for her, could she still continue to chase Ji Xizhi?

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, the artist almost teared up.

Of course, they were tears of excitement and joy.

“Zhi Zhi is auditioning too?! I always thought Zhi Zhi was perfect for this drama’s female lead, never expected I’d have the chance to audition alongside Zhi Zhi, wuwuwuwu~ I have to cherish this script when I go back, learning from Zhi Zhi!”

Other artists: “…?” Ji Xizhi fans are abnormal!

A few people decided to completely ignore that artist.

Ji Xizhi was already inside, given her current status and popularity, Ji Xizhi must be the female lead.

A few people’s enthusiasm instantly reduced by half.

Seeing artist after artist come out of the audition room with odd expressions.

The waiting artists outside were even more nervous.

“Ugh! Looks like there’s no chance, we’ll look at the supporting roles first!”

“Yeah, if it’s Ji Xizhi, with her being inside for so long not coming out, it’s probably set!”

A few artists waited at the door for about an hour and a half more, finally, it was their turn.

The artist with the smallest number card, 87, went first.

As soon as she pushed the door open, the first person she saw was Ji Xizhi sitting at the screenwriter-director’s table.