Xue Chengcheng smiled and nodded: "I understand." The assistant glanced at her and said no more. Xue Chengcheng looked at the reflection of the figure in the mirror, her gaze gradually becoming somewhat unfocused. It’s been two years. From a minor, unnoticed singer to now a sensational rising star, outsiders could see how glamorous and radiant she was, yet they didn’t know how much hardship she had endured behind the scenes. The company did indeed put a lot of effort into promoting her, and she didn’t let the company down. With her fresh and lovely appearance, outstanding elegant temperament, and superb acting skills, she quickly stood out in the entertainment industry. After starring in several hit TV dramas gaining immense popularity, she also led in a blockbuster movie, achieving both box office and critical acclaim, even being nominated for one of the three major film awards, the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress, which was enough to astonish and garner praise from anyone for an actress who debuted only two years ago. Her looks are not extraordinary; she relies entirely on her ability. Every director she has worked with would praise her . She is simply a natural-born actress, making every role believable. Knowing she debuted from a singing competition, they joked that she was an actress delayed by singing. Fortunately, returning to the right path now isn’t too late. She is now Xinghuang Entertainment’s number one star, with all the company’s resources at her disposal. Now, she has not only the capital but the confidence. For instance, today’s audition for the movie "The Beauty of the North," an investment by the company in a new film, from the director to post-production is a big production. To pull up the box office, the male lead was pre-decided to be Ming Han, and she was also unsurprisingly designated as the female lead. The company specially invited the number one director in the domestic film industry, Zhang Feng. However, this director, Zhang Feng, is quite stubborn. He doesn’t accept predetermined choices and insisted on an audition to select the female lead in his mind, so the company could only go along with him. But in the end, this old man is just making a fuss, and he will have to accept it anyways. With multiple interests entangled, no matter how dissatisfied Zhang Feng is, the female lead can only be her. So today she is merely going through the motions. This content belongs to nοvelfire.net Going through the motions? Having reached this status, she has never relied on connections but on ability. She will show Zhang Feng that she, Xue Chengcheng, is the most suitable female lead. The audition attracted many actresses, among them both famous and not so famous. The scene outside the audition was bustling with various flowers and greenery. Xue Chengcheng’s appearance made the scene pause for a few seconds, followed by murmured discussions, mostly about who the financial backer behind Xue Chengcheng was to invest so heavily in her. Xue Chengcheng was indifferent to this, gracefully and elegantly passed through the crowd. She learned early on one truth: the biggest difference between women lies in their connotations and cultivation, something she learned from another woman. This movie, she had to get it, because she once said that sooner or later, she would stand openly by his side. And now, she finally has the qualification to walk up to him and stand on equal footing. It seemed those years of lingering regrets and dissatisfaction were fading away. No, they have long been deeply rooted in her heart. She won’t forget and can’t forget that unutterable name, that hatred torturing her in midnight dreams. In this life, she will never forget. Since she can’t forget, then she will remember it, remember it profoundly. When she has the strength, given the chance, she will personally avenge this grudge. Some of the actresses auditioning ran out crying, some walked out shaking their heads in disappointment, some with smiles seemingly full of hope. Her expression remained calm throughout. When her name was called, she calmly stood up, gently smoothing her skirt, her movements carrying an indescribable elegance as she walked in under numerous scrutinizing gazes. "The Beauty of the North" tells the tumultuous life of Empress Chen Ahjiao from the Western Han Dynasty, from youthful seclusion in the golden chamber to an old age longing for what cannot be, the life’s sorrow of a woman condensed in just ninety minutes, requiring superb acting skills and powerful expression. Zhang Feng initially sneered at her, but in the end, stood up and applauded, decisively affirming: "You are Chen Ahjiao." At that moment, she stood there calmly and said, "Thank you, Director. I will not let you down." From her lowered eyes, a trace of pride flew by. See, what she wants, she will always get it step by step, slowly. "Chengcheng, ah, not bad, not bad, I indeed didn’t misjudge you. Perform well, the company has high hopes for you," Manager Gu Cheng said with a big laugh.