Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 345 Audition: She Couldn’t Have Gotten in Through Backdoor Connections, Could She?

Chapter 345: Chapter 345 Audition: She Couldn’t Have Gotten in Through Backdoor Connections, Could She?

Jiang Yan managed to blurt out a whole barrage of words without any hidden barbs.

Even Jiang Li couldn’t help but take a glance at him and signaled with her eyes, "Didn’t you say you were going to take a tougher stance?"

Jiang Yan guiltily touched his nose and turned his face away, pretending he didn’t see.

"Really?" Jiang Shixu wiped the corner of his eye, as his tears, uncontrollable, started to flow again.

"Don’t overthink it," Jiang Li patted his back and said, "You know Jiang Yan is a straightforward person. He says what’s on his mind, and you didn’t do it on purpose, neither did he. If there’s a misunderstanding, just talk it out. No need to dwell on it."

"Okay, sister, I understand now."

Seeing Jiang Shixu’s sincere apology, Jiang Yan’s anger had already dissipated. He now felt a bit sleepy and waved his hand before heading downstairs.

After escorting Jiang Shixu back to his room, Jiang Li went to her own room as well.

But just as she was about to step onto the stairs, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark shadow at the corner.

And in an instant, the shadow receded.

Jiang Li frowned but didn’t pay it any more mind. After yawning, she too returned to her room.

It was a long while before that shadow moved again, eventually creeping out from the corner.

It was Jiang Cheng.

Watching the back of each person as they left, his eyes, cast downward, were half stifled and half envious.

When would they care for him like they did for Jiang Shixu?

After all, he was their real younger brother!

...

Back in his room, lying on his bed, Jiang Yan suddenly widened his eyes.

"Wait a minute, so who on earth was Jiang Li talking to on the phone?!"

...

...

The audition time arranged with Director Zhang arrived quickly.

Jiang Li hurriedly got ready at home and then took a car to the film set.

Part of "Night Walk" was to be filmed on the outskirts of the Capital in an old film and television city.

Reportedly, just for these brief shots, Director Zhang had the old film and television city renovated from top to bottom, all decorated in accordance with the film’s background era and style, pouring in a massive amount of manpower, material resources, and capital.

It was evident how dedicated the production team was.

That was also why this movie had received such high praise and attention, both from within and outside the industry, before shooting even began—with such a reputable director and an excellent production team, it would be hard for the film not to be good.

As soon as Jiang Li got out of the car, a crew member in a white shirt and wearing a duckbill cap approached her with eagerness.

He hadn’t gotten close to her when he already stretched out his hand.

"You must be Miss Jiang, right? I am Assistant Zhang Cheng, assigned by Director Zhang to pick you up."

Jiang Li smiled faintly and, after confirming his work badge, said, "Thank you, Director Zhang, that’s very thoughtful."

"Don’t mention it. Please, Miss Jiang, this way."

The assistant gestured for her to follow and inadvertently glanced at Jiang Li beside him, then involuntarily inhaled sharply.

This Jiang Li was even more beautiful in person than on camera or in photos!

Although people generally look worse on camera, their overall appearance and temperament shouldn’t change much.

But this Jiang Li—her real-life presence simply outshone everyone. Not only was she fair-skinned and beautiful, practically flawless from every angle, but her demeanor was also superior to that of professionally trained actors.

She seemed as if she had been immersed in deportment classes since childhood, graceful in build, light in gait, every gesture exuding elegance and a casual poise.

What was even rarer was that there wasn’t a hint of discomfort or unnaturalness in her eyes, which was unusual because a normal person, on their first encounter with such a grand scene, would typically be nervous and unsettled.

But Jiang Li hadn’t noticed.

He had been in the entertainment circle for a long time, and could naturally tell at a glance that this was a person of great mental strength and resilience.

No wonder she was favoured by Director Zhang!

Thinking of this, the assistant quickly withdrew their probing gaze and began to introduce Jiang Li to the film set as well as the schedule.

"Over there is the props department... that scene is going to be used for the screen tests shortly... this way is the rest area, we have arranged a special rest room for you, the makeup artist and the costume designer are already waiting inside."

"Okay, thank you all," Jiang Li nodded slowly in response.

Passers-by consisting of young actors and crew members frequently glanced over at the two of them, their eyes widening in unison.

Who is this woman, to be greeted personally by Director Zhang’s assistant?!

In an instant, the way they looked at Jiang Li changed—

"Is she a newcomer? With such a grand welcome, even Assistant Ge came to meet her personally!"

"She looks somewhat familiar... Isn’t this the newcomer Jiang Li who just became popular through a variety show not long ago? What’s she doing here?!"

"Is she here to film a movie? But didn’t she just say online that she wouldn’t enter the entertainment industry, so why turn up here?"

"Could it be through backdoor connections? Being in a big production right from the start, who knows what role she was given."

"..."

Before long, talk about Jiang Li spread throughout the set.

Jiang Li wasn’t oblivious to those gazes.

A tall tree catches the wind, and it was the same in both Daqi and the modern world.

Fortunately, she had grown accustomed to the chatter of the princesses in the royal city during that time; now she could completely let it slide off her back.

Ignoring the others around her, Jiang Li followed the assistant to the rest room.

Several people were already waiting inside; upon seeing her, they all eagerly gathered around to offer warm greetings, and then took out various costumes and accessories to try on her.

—It was clear they had been instructed beforehand.

It must be said, such small details were well taken care of by Zhang Cheng, the director of international stature.

Amid the bustling noises around her, Jiang Li was pushed into a chair by the makeup artist.

"Teacher Jiang, the makeup for this character isn’t very complicated. If you’re bored, there’s an iPad nearby; you can look at some stuff to pass the time."

Jiang Li politely nodded, "Thank you, no need. I’m fine with this."

Saying so, she took a book out of her bag.

The makeup artist’s mouth fell open in surprise.

In over a decade of her career, this was the first time she had seen someone reading a book while getting makeup done.

Could it be just for show?

Thinking this, the makeup artist pursed her lips but said nothing, after all, the person was specially invited by Director Zhang.

Before long, there was a knock on the rest room door, and Assistant Ge hurriedly went forward to open it.

It wasn’t anyone else but Zhang Cheng.

"Why have you come? Miss Jiang is in makeup at the moment."

Zhang Cheng looked at Jiang Li, who was sitting in the chair, and then smiled and reached out as he walked forward.

"Miss Jiang, long time no see. You’ve been so busy, and yet I had the cheek to ask you to come film. I feel so sorry. But rest assured, your part doesn’t have many scenes, just one or two days of shooting and it’ll be over."

Jiang Li smiled and stood up as well, "No problem at all, consider it a relaxing experience and an opportunity to learn."

The next second, Zhang Cheng noticed the book on the table in front of her, his surprise evident once again.

"Is this... ’Great Chu Chronicles’? You’re actually reading this?"