There were only two days left until the auditions for The Actor.
This would be the first real opportunity Zhong Ying received after signing with Starwood Entertainment. Zhu Xingtong was silently calculating the timeline in her head.
According to the original plot, Zhong Ying was supposed to obtain her “Grand Female Lead System” right around the time the auditions for The Actor concluded. This system provided different services tailored to Zhong Ying’s needs in each world. For instance, in this world, it would provide her with advanced acting knowledge, techniques, and even a virtual space to practice her craft.
In the original story, Zhong Ying would use the system to train in secret, take on roles, win awards, and eventually shock the entire world.
Back then, Zhong Ying failed to land the lead role in The Actor. But this time, she wasn’t surrounded by scandals and negative press; she could focus entirely on her audition preparation.
Even without the system’s help, Zhu Xingtong had no doubt about her “baby’s” acting skills. It was the result of eight years of quiet observation and diligent study—a volcanic eruption of talent after years of accumulation!
Zhu Xingtong firmly believed that no one was more suited to play the role of “Jiang Ci” than her baby.
The Actor was a story about a domestic tragedy.
Jiang Ci, a housewife, is seen by her neighbors as the perfect wife—gentle, polite, and a master of all household chores. However, within the walls of her own home, she is humble and powerless.
Her mother-in-law constantly berates her; just because dinner was thirty minutes late, she would hurl vile curses even at Jiang Ci’s deceased parents. The love between her and her husband has long since vanished; he beats her over the smallest trifles. Even her child is a troublemaker who shows her not a shred of respect.
People often say that home is a peaceful harbor, but for Jiang Ci, it is the very source of her crushing pressure.
When mental stress reaches its limit, terrible things happen. When bottled-up sorrow and grievance transform into hatred, it feels as though only blood can quench that parched resentment. And so, a murder quietly takes place within the family.
Since The Actor was a big-screen screenplay, the requirements for the actors were incredibly high. As the focal point of the movie, the difficulty of the female lead role was unimaginable.
But it didn’t matter!
Zhu Xingtong was convinced her baby was the best. Zhong Ying would definitely win the role fair and square through her own strength. Until then, Zhu Xingtong didn’t plan on using her “money power.”
However, if anyone tried to pull strings or use dirty tricks…
“Hmph, I’m not exactly a pushover!”
“If you aren’t a pushover, then what are you?” Zhong Ying asked, walking out of the kitchen wearing an apron.
Zhu Xingtong grinned. “I’m a meat-eater!”
Zhong Ying smiled. “Remember to come to the gym with me this afternoon to sign up for a membership.”
Zhu Xingtong: “…” This is ridiculous! This CEO is perfectly confident in her body, okay?!
Zhu Xingtong swallowed a piece of meat and asked, “Do you have any plans for the next two days?”
“I’ll probably be at the company. Regarding the audition for The Actor, the company has hired professional teachers to provide crash-course training.”
“Seems that S-Class contract is quite useful after all,” Zhu Xingtong thought while chewing her meat. So delicious.
“Mm. What about you?” Zhong Ying asked casually.
“Ah, I have things to do too. I’m going to discuss a business deal.”
“Okay.” Zhong Ying didn’t pry further. No matter how much Zhu Xingtong acted like a child in front of her, she was still the chairwoman of Little Star Real Estate in the eyes of the world.
“The role of Jiang Ci really suits you! Good luck with the audition! My baby is number one in the world!!!”
Zhu Xingtong’s eyes sparkled so brightly that Zhong Ying couldn’t look away.
She pursed her lips and smiled. “Mm.”