Director Qi's assistant, perceptive to the situation, handed her tablet to Ye Zhenzhen.
Director Qi said, "This contains several draft scenes from 'Legend of Dusk Clouds.' Choose any one to try."
Director Fei then goaded, "So if she tries a character, does that mean she secures the role?"
A director who had a good relationship with Director Fei immediately laughed and said, "Director Fei, you seem to have quite the ambition!"
Director Fei's gaze remained fixed on Director Qi. He had to say what others couldn't—after all, everyone had had a few drinks. If it worked out, it worked out; if not, they could just laugh it off.
Director Qi, unflustered, replied, "Sure, having ambition is good. But let's first see if your acting skill can support that ambition. However..."
He changed tack, looking sternly at Ye Zhenzhen, "Think carefully. If you fail, you won't get another chance."
