Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius-Chapter 58: I’m a Pro at This Audition!
Chapter 58: Chapter 58: I’m a Pro at This Audition!
The person in charge looked at Ji Xizhi without surprise, "Have you read it before?"
Ji Xizhi nodded, "Yeah."
Without saying a word, the person in charge drew the book out of Ji Xizhi’s hands.
He was responsible for liaising with these celebrities today, but he personally wasn’t too fond of the entertainment industry. If people in the entertainment industry understood the law, would there still be so many useless solemn statements and refutations?
Among the many celebrities who came today, at least four or five artists said they had done their homework in advance and read legal-related books.
But as soon as they went in for the audition, everything was exposed, and they couldn’t answer any questions.
Read it? They dare to claim they’ve read it just after glancing at the book title!
The person in charge didn’t notice that Ji Xizhi had just said she had memorized it all by heart.
He casually flipped through the book he got from her, then handed Ji Xizhi a round number card, saying, "Okay, since you’ve read it, no need to review again. You’re number 81. Once you’re called, just go straight in for your audition."
After speaking, the person in charge left with the book.
Director Wang’s assistant, Xiao Xu, looked bewilderedly as the person in charge took the book from Ji Xizhi’s hands, anxiously saying, "Sister Zhi Zhi, shouldn’t we do a quick revision again? Even if you’ve read it before, it’s good to consolidate a bit. Judging by the setup, it might come up during filming? How about I get the book back so you can glance through it again?"
Xiao Xu looked around and saw all the artists holding books and reading, feeling extremely panicked inside.
Some artists who came around the same time as Ji Xizhi saw Xiao Xu’s anxious expression and couldn’t help but glance at Ji Xizhi, laughing.
"Memorized the whole thing? Even law students wouldn’t dare say that, boasting to the sky, hilarious!"
"Ah, don’t say that, let’s just focus on our own. We’re good as long as we are prepared!"
"Indeed, claiming you memorized such a thick book is too ridiculous. Don’t overdo the persona, or it’ll be too embarrassing!"
Ji Xizhi’s trending search online had been seen by many, but since it didn’t concern them, people were just observing the drama for fun. Who knew what happened in the process?
Of course, Ji Xizhi knows a bit about the law, but who would believe she knows enough to memorize legal books?
Even actual lawyers here wouldn’t dare say that!
A few artists gathered and laughed together.
Xiao Xu immediately wanted to rush over to retrieve the book from the person in charge.
But was held back by Ji Xizhi.
Ji Xizhi glanced nonchalantly at the artists muttering while reading, then turned to Xiao Xu and said, "No need, I got it down, I won’t forget."
Previously, when she went to rural areas with her mentor for law education, she had explained these law education books dozens of times a day.
Especially to some solitary elders with pension funds, whose children were not around, and had poor memory. She continuously went for a month, spending time with the elders while educating them in ways they could understand.
She had practically worn out several books.
The book the person in charge took was one she had previously read.
Ji Xizhi could recite it backward by now.
She pulled Xiao Xu aside to sit in a corner, closed her eyes, and analyzed cases in her mind.
The advertisement audition wasn’t as long as other television auditions, and not much acting skill was required. Many advertisement endorsements in the entertainment industry were predetermined through mutual collaboration, requiring no auditions at all.
However, this time it was a public service law awareness ad, with significant attention from high places, and a renowned director in the entertainment industry personally involved in filming.
This director was particularly stubborn and had high-quality standards. Most importantly, at least the celebrities he wanted to cast must understand basic legal principles, so he opened up auditions.
The audition process was quick, with five people in each group, taking less than ten minutes inside.
The slightly better ones might take a maximum of twenty minutes, coming out of the studio with subtle expressions.
The celebrities waiting outside for their number to be called saw those coming out wearing such expressions, so they read the book even faster.
The whole audition venue turned into a scene like pre-exam cramming, with large groups cramming at the last minute, some with heads up, some down, some with eyes closed, mumbling or reciting.
Only Ji Xizhi sat quietly beside them, with no book in hand and showing no anxiety.
Xiao Xu glanced at the calm and composed Ji Xizhi beside him, thinking, this must be the confidence of a top student!
Very soon, it was Ji Xizhi’s group’s turn for the audition.
Xiao Xu led Ji Xizhi to the entrance of the studio, giving her an encouraging fist bump, "Sister Zhi Zhi, go for it!"
Then he waited nervously at the door.
Ji Xizhi’s group was numbered 81 to 85, totaling five people.
The three people who spoke beside Ji Xizhi earlier were in the same group, alongside someone who looked as if they hadn’t even graduated college.
The five of them entered together.
Ji Xizhi had lightly done makeup in the nanny’s van earlier at Director Wang’s request. She did it herself, and it was quite formal. The lipstick color was very true, and her long hair was neatly tied back.
The other guests had also prepared similarly, with makeup and attire not too different from each other.
A group of five entered.
The director team immediately noticed Ji Xizhi.
Because this face was truly outstanding, exquisite and beautiful, from makeup to attire, everything was very formal, and it really matched the public service law awareness image.
But precisely because this face was too outstanding.
The director sitting in the center of the director team moved his gaze away instead.
He was shooting a public service law awareness ad, with the focus on the law awareness content. Using celebrities was merely to expand the publicity, but if they’re too beautiful, they might steal the essence, making the audience remember only the person shooting the ad, not the content itself.
This would be putting the cart before the horse.
The director flipped through the list in his hand, and seeing Ji Xizhi’s name, he unconsciously shifted the list to the left, where it was for the pass.
He knew this celebrity was recommended by Old Wang, but her image indeed didn’t fit.
The staff organizing the list beside him noticed that the director started passing names before the audition even began, inevitably feeling a bit troubled. He quietly tilted his head and said, "Director, they’re not law professionals, let’s relax the criteria a bit, or we won’t be able to wrap up today!"
The director’s face didn’t look too good.
After all, having auditioned all day, he didn’t expect to find no one suitable.
He frowned but ultimately refrained from retrieving Ji Xizhi’s list—holding the four lists in his hand—and said, "Let’s start."
The staff had no choice but to keep Ji Xizhi’s list away for now.
The audition began.
The law awareness advertisement audition consisted of only a few legal promotion phrases, very simple. The director didn’t even require memorization, just had the staff hold cue cards.
The staff gave three minutes for preparation, and the audition content was open for interpretation.
The other artists, upon seeing the promotion phrases, relaxed on the spot. After all that book reading outside, all they needed to do was recite a few phrases?
No need to worry!
The artists quickly regained confidence and played to their strengths. Some recited the promotion phrases in a formal broadcast voice, while others delivered the legal promotion in a playful, cute manner. Only the one who looked younger added a few sentences on the consequences of illegal actions after reciting the promotion phrases.
When it was Ji Xizhi’s turn, she glanced at the legal promotion phrases and didn’t start the audition right away but instead asked the director a question first.
"Do I have to say the lines on the card? Can I change them?"
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