Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Chapter 498: Audition

Yu Xia really needed an essential oil spa.After graduating from the acting improvement class, she invited her friends in the industry to enjoy a session together.

Everything about Xie Qingci being photographed was handled by He Ci. She just took Xie Qingci’s calls and listened to his life updates.

Mei followed her in and out of women’s clubs, watching her remain calm, occasionally chatting and laughing with friends, which somehow made her even more anxious and tense.

When exchanging information with He Ci, she secretly told him, "I feel that after the audition, a volcanic eruption is imminent."

The more suppressed it is, the more intense the rebound.

He Ci agreed deeply, "I think so too. I believe Xie Qingci thinks the same way, so he’s locked himself in that hotel for the past two days, afraid that if he goes out, he’ll be caught and skinned by Yu Xia."

Mei: "...Why do you make her sound like a psychopathic killer?"

The two of them contemplated the whole situation, and He Ci said, "Actually, I don’t think it’s a big deal; it’s just some woman threatening Xie Qingci. She is mainly unhappy that Xie Qingci was touched by someone. Oh, and also, it’s suspected that woman covets Xie Qingci."

Mei disagreed, "He, you’re underestimating a woman’s possessiveness. Would you be happy if someone licked your apple?"

"...That’s such a disgusting analogy."

"And although the sister says she never required Xie Qingci not to interact with other women, or admitted to anything, her tremendous influence cannot be denied. If you like someone, you’re bound to mind the eager males around them."

He Ci smacked his lips, "Hopefully, Xie Qingci is an honest guy."

Yu Xia was unaware of their private discussion; she was focusing on preparing her emotions for the upcoming audition.

Soon, the audition day arrived.

They took this opportunity seriously, and both He Ci and Mei accompanied her, arriving early at the audition venue.

Queue, draw a number, sit and wait.

The waiting area outside the audition room was packed with prominent actors, most of whom knew each other.

Yu Xia flashed polite smiles and greeted familiar faces, then sat quietly to the side.

The people coming out of the audition room showed no significant changes in emotion, except for two somewhat unfamiliar actors who looked frustrated.

It seems it’s not easy.

As the two people in front of her were called, staff approached and handed her some sheets of paper, detailing the character’s traits, biography, and two scenes.

He Ci glanced at them and whispered:

"Arrogant, prideful, willing to do anything for her goals, stepping over corpses to climb to the throne for a handsome man... Isn’t that just you?"

Yu Xia looked at him speechlessly, "..."

No matter what she thought, He Ci was relieved, "This one’s in the bag."

Yu Xia didn’t think the same; she maintained her composure and carefully studied the two scenes.

"Number 14," the staff called her sequence.

Yu Xia set her belongings aside and calmly walked into the room.

He Ci and Mei waited outside. The waiting area was quiet with no conversations, making it easy to hear Yu Xia’s phone buzzing.

It was just a message with no displayed content, so they ignored it.

But then He Ci received a message from Xie Qingci’s agent, Mr. Yang.

The main content stated that they wanted Yu Xia to visit when she got a chance because Miss Chu Yao was now outside like a paparazzo waiting to harass Xie Qingci.

They believed only the main lady could suppress these improper thoughts.

He Ci, with a raised orchid finger, replied arrogantly: [Our Xiaxia is currently unavailable]

They really didn’t know if they’re waiting for Yu Xia to save or to explode; do they not understand Yu Xia’s temper at all?

The audition was more important.

Not long after, the audition room door opened. Yu Xia nodded politely at the staff at the door and calmly walked out.

"Let’s go, it’s over, wait for the news at home."

Someone nearby eagerly inquired about her result.

"Yu Xia, how did it go? Confident? I heard Cheng Yiding is in there helping select? If they favor you, we don’t need to try so hard."

It was just talk; they’re not going to announce results immediately. They wouldn’t be satisfied without trying.

She flashed a smile, "I don’t know yet, have to wait for notification."

Seeing her still able to smile so naturally, and considering her recent popularity and backing, they assumed she was a sure choice.

So Yu Xia put on her mask and tread lightly through the waiting area corridor, overhearing someone muttering, "What’s the use of feeling happy now? The news of your boyfriend cheating will make you cry."

Yu Xia paused, turned around with an unchanged expression, and scanned in the direction of the voice.

There were several people, unsure who spoke.

She leisurely tucked her hair and lowered her voice, "This news is quite fresh, even I don’t know about it. Who’s so keen to make me mad? Step up, let me see who’s looking for a scolding."

An actress awkwardly moved aside, revealing the person in the middle.

"You? With no distinct looks, poor acting skills, no patience or manners — are you queuing here for a free taste pack?"

Someone at the front of the corridor laughed out loud, and the scolded actress flushed crimson.

Yu Xia said no more, not wanting to cause a scene and displease the crew.

After another fixed gaze at the person, she donned her sunglasses and turned to leave.

Once outside in the car, she tossed her sunglasses aside with a "thump" against the car door.

"The news is out? What does Changhui say?"

He Ci shivered, "They probably plan to handle it through normal channels, treating it as an ordinary rumor, without deliberately suppressing the news."

That’s normal enough; making a fuss would seem guilty.

But it still bothered her.

Yu Xia was silent for a few minutes. After the car merged into traffic, she said to He Ci, "Let’s go over this afternoon."

"Not waiting for the notification?"

"It’s almost a sure thing; the director said the contract could be signed as early as tomorrow."

He Ci nodded in agreement, full of delight.

With this film, their future paths would be smoother; securing Yu Xia’s name in the film industry was no difficult task.

Recalling the period drama due out in the second half of the year and the award possibly in hand by year-end, he felt like singing in advance.

The matter with Xie Qingci was far from his mind.

After a bit of rest, they discreetly drove over to where Xie Qingci was.

Yu Xia didn’t inform Xie Qingci beforehand of her visit, contacting him only as they neared.

Coincidentally, Xie Qingci was once again "bumped into" by Chu Yao, the two chatting outside the shooting set, with Mr. Yang and an assistant nearby, deliberately keeping their distance.

Yu Xia couldn’t hear the earlier conversation but guessed Chu Yao’s next two lines after observing from the car for a moment.

"Xie Qingci, we’re classmates."

"Reporters have already contacted me."