Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 277 The Movie King Appears, Helping the Assistant Out of Trouble

"I've already registered you all. It doesn't matter if you get selected or not. Let's go and see what's going on. I can also get to know other agents and film company staff to pave the way for your future."

When Cui Mengmeng registered Ning Yao, she also submitted Xin Yujue's resume.

"They're practically sending me up here as cannon fodder." Xin Yujue sighed softly. She knew her place; Tang Xiaoge's team wasn't easy to get into.

"You've already secured all of Director Guo's projects, so don't underestimate yourselves," Cui Mengmeng encouraged the two of them.

"Since you've signed up, you should prepare well." Ning Yao was quite optimistic about it.

“My artist is really brave. Xiao Jue, you should learn from Luo Xiyao. Don’t always be so timid.”

Xin Yujue feigned a posture, mimicking the mannerisms of a maid from the Republican era, and bowed to Cui Mengmeng.

"Thank you so much, Granny Cui, for your kind guidance!"

"Are you looking for a beating?"

The three of them started fooling around on their way back to the dormitory, chatting and laughing, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

In the month leading up to the audition, Ning Yao spent her time either in get out of class or practicing in the dance studio after class, studying the characters from the Republican era with her roommates. Her days were exceptionally fulfilling, and it felt like the audition arrived in the blink of an eye.

The sky was clear and the air was crisp that day.

It had rained in the capital the night before, and the air smelled pleasantly damp.

The three of them arrived at the audition location together, and sure enough, it was packed with people, with long queues forming outside the hall.

"Is this outfit okay for you?" Cui Mengmeng asked with some concern.

Luo Xiyao's appearance is completely inconsistent with the character of the female lead in this drama. The other actress has a seductive and alluring appearance, which can be described as bewitching.

As for Luo Xiyao, she looks too innocent, like a naive little white rabbit.

Besides, they're here for an audition, and Ning Yao hasn't even put on much makeup. Her bare face makes her look even cleaner and neater, which doesn't meet the production team's requirements.

Looking around, all the actresses inside and outside the audition room were wearing heavy makeup and deliberately dressed in a seductive and provocative manner, trying their best to resemble the female characters in this Republican-era script.

"I don't actually look like that. Instead of trying too hard to resemble him in appearance, it's better to capture his spirit," Ning Yao said softly.

"Oh, I see. You should have told me sooner. I've been thinking about it all the way here, but you never told me."

"You didn't ask me, how am I supposed to know what you're thinking? I'm not a mind reader." Ning Yao chuckled softly.

The number of people in line was increasing, but the audition time was not fixed. Ning Yao roughly estimated that each person's audition time was about ten minutes.

Tang Xiaoge's staff were quite considerate, providing bottled water and desserts to everyone waiting in line for their auditions.

During the wait, Ning Yao heard countless people around her complaining about the large number of people. Some couldn't wait any longer and, feeling hopeless, simply left the group and headed back.

"Is Tang Xiaoge one of the interviewers? I traveled all this way just to see him!"

"Of course she is. How could a producer not care about casting? I heard that Tang Xiaoge does everything herself."

"Then I'll keep waiting. I can't give up halfway!"

"Ahhh, my Tang Tang! Am I really going to see him later? Will he give me his autograph?"

"Are you here to audition or to gull over a role? I'm speechless. Why would someone like you want to interfere with the audition? You're just wasting the interviewers' precious time."

"Mind your own business, I'm happy to do it."

……

Ning Yao felt a little restless as she listened to the chaotic discussions around her.

The three of them had been standing in line for almost two hours, and they didn't know how many people were ahead of them.

Ning Yao would occasionally move her calves and turn her neck, otherwise she really felt like her limbs were going to stiffen into stones.

They had been standing there all morning, and only half of the people in front of them had auditioned. Cui Mengmeng felt sorry for Ning Yao and Xin Yujue, who looked so listless, and quickly said, "How about I let you line up first? You can go find a place to sit and rest."

Most of those present had their assistants helping them queue up; anyone with a bit of star power wouldn't do it themselves and would stand in line themselves.

"It's okay, just consider it a way to lose weight." Xin Yujue shook her head. How could she let Cui Mengmeng stand in line alone?

Ning Yao also declined Cui Mengmeng's offer, and the three of them continued to stand there, only occasionally letting out a breath of stale air.

A few female celebrities gathered together not far away, sitting on small stools with smiles on their lips, their eyes all fixed on Ning Yao who was queuing in front.

"Hey, isn't that Luo Xiyao? The female lead in the drama 'Palm of My Hand'? I heard she has pretty powerful connections. Why is she queuing up for the audition all by herself? She doesn't even have an assistant with her?"

"It's just a rumor circulating online. Who knows if Luo Xiyao made it up to scare people?"

"Her act of being fair during the audition is just for show, isn't it? I heard that she was a complete novice before joining the 'Palm of My Hand' crew. She had only been at the Communication University for a few days and hadn't even taken any proper professional courses."

"The lead role wasn't originally hers, but then she was inexplicably replaced. Director Guo specifically requested her. I heard that the investors behind the production team specifically requested Luo Xiyao. It seems like we're in trouble again this time."

"Tang Tang's production team would never have any backdoor deals; there's no way she could have gotten into the team."

"She doesn't even wear makeup. So what if she has good skin? This isn't a beauty pageant, it's casting." Someone made a sarcastic remark to Ning Yao, thinking she was putting on airs.

"They're being silly, thinking that this will get them to notice the auditioners."

"Is she really stupid or just pretending? Didn't she read the character description in 'The Commander's Wife'? She has a foxy look."

One of the women was speaking enthusiastically when she suddenly shuddered.

A cold gaze was directed in their direction, eventually settling on her.

Looking in that direction, she noticed that Luo Xiyao was standing ramrod straight. Despite her innocent appearance, she exuded a shrewd and domineering aura. Anyone who looked at her for too long would feel their heart race and unconsciously tense up, wanting to back away.

The woman endured for a while, but eventually couldn't bear to look Ning Yao in the eye and forced herself to look away.

After waiting for three hours, it was finally Ning Yao's turn.

This wasn't Ning Yao's first audition; she was quite experienced. She composed herself and gracefully pushed open the door to enter…

Cui Mengmeng waited outside. After seeing the person inside, she was finally able to sit down and rest for a while.

After Cui Mengmeng sat down, she noticed someone staring at her and muttering something, as if they were talking about her.

She didn't take it to heart, and took out her phone, intently browsing entertainment news and gossip.

Suddenly, someone sat down next to Cui Mengmeng and said with ill intent, "Are you Luo Xiyao's friend or assistant? I heard she hasn't even signed with a proper entertainment company yet, is that true?"

Looking at the unfamiliar face, Cui Mengmeng was wary.

Doesn't this person know any manners? He starts by digging into other celebrities' private lives.

She rolled her eyes at the person, said nothing, and continued scrolling through the headlines on her phone.

"Are you mute? I'm asking you a question." The man was unhappy about being treated like he was invisible and immediately became aggressive.

She snatched Cui Mengmeng's phone and began looking through its contents without permission.

"Give me back my phone! Who told you to look at it like that? Don't you have any manners?!"

Cui Mengmeng got angry, but unfortunately she wasn't tall enough to overpower the other person.

To everyone in the hall, the chubby girl who was hopping around on tiptoe was nothing more than a clown.

"Give your phone back!" A male voice suddenly rang out, a voice that everyone in the hall recognized immediately.

Some people looked in the direction of the sound and sure enough, they saw Tang Xiaoge himself, dressed in a neat casual shirt and slim-fit trousers.