Luo Yu turned around and found Gu Xiaowei standing in the same place, hesitant to speak.

Luo Yu nodded and smiled. People, they always want someone who had a similar heart with them, who could understand each other without saying further.

They had already reached the outskirts of the film set, and some paparazzi who climbed high up on ladders to take pictures could already take pictures of them.

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But Luo Yu turned around without hesitation, strode back to Gu Xiaowei, and hugged him.

Gu Xiaowei lowered his head and hugged Luo Yu tightly back without hesitation.

His embrace was very tight, and the force of his arms were so strong that they seemed to be able to separate them into another completely independent world.

Luo Yu was almost squeezed out of breath from the hug, but the harder he held him, the more real Luo Yu felt.

This time was the real farewell between Bai Ying and Yan Ye.

Luo Yu returned to his empty room, Fang Qin was still filming. Although he had not lived here for long, yet he now felt a lot of nostalgia.

If he really walked down the road of being an actor, situations like this, where one had to leave just after adapting to a new environment, would probably happen again and again.

He just hoped that he could keep meeting the people he wanted to see again.

Luo Yu packed his luggage and just walked out of the dormitory when he saw a middle-aged man wearing a peaked cap standing at the door.

“Teacher Luo, have you packed everything?”

“You are…”

“Oh, my name is Jiang Chuan! Xiao Qin asked me to take Teacher Luo back to B City.”

Luo Yu could guess without using his brain that rather than Xiao Qin this was clearly arranged by Gu Xiaowei.

“Then thank you, Jiang shifu! Going to the trouble of giving me a ride, it takes half a day to go back and forth.” (TN: used to refer to people with skills, ie: driver, artisan, cook, etc.)

“It’s no problem, it’s no problem. My job on the set is to drive people.” Jiang Chuan took Luo Yu’s luggage and looked inside the room again, “Teacher Luo, you don’t have any other luggage? Is this the only one?”

“En, yes. I can carry it.”

“It’s no problem, it’s no problem! When I see other teachers off, there’s a lot of luggage. Sometimes there is only luggage in the car, and there isn’t even any place for people in the car.”

Luo Yu smiled and followed Jiang Chuan to the car. The car was a black Mercedes-Benz. Luo Yu couldn’t help but say, “This doesn’t look like the crew’s car.”

“Oh, this car was also arranged by Xiao Qin.” Jiang Chuan replied.

Luo Yu thought for a while and realized that this car probably belonged to Gu Xiaowei.

He really regarded Luo Yu as one of his own. Not only did he find someone to take Luo Yu back to B City, he also used his own car to take him there.

After Luo Yu got in the car, he chatted with Jiang shifu for a bit and then felt very sleepy.

Jiang shifu was also very considerate, “Teacher Luo, just take a nap. I’m used to driving alone, and I’m familiar with the road!”

“Aiya, Jiang shifu, please don’t call me Teacher Luo. I don’t suit the title of teacher now. You look a few years older than me, so just call me Xiao Luo!”

“Aiya, how can that be? Someone who can be arranged by Xiao Qin must be an important actor.”

When he said that, Luo Yu became even more embarrassed.

He made a phone call to inform Sister Cui that she did not need to pick him up.

“The crew is so kind to you! They even specially arranged a car to send you off!” Sister Cui was very happy.

“Yes, Jiang shifu drives very well. Just rest assured and have a good rest.”

Because Jiang shifu drove him, Luo Yu arrived at his apartment before dinner.

After he entered the door, he sent a message to Gu Xiaowei and Xiao Qin to report that he had safely arrived.

During his absence, no dust collected in the house. Sister Cui probably couldn’t squeeze out any funds on hand to hire a cleaner for him, so Sister Cui could only clean it for him herself.

Luo Yu took a deep breath. He really had to work hard and never let down the hard work of this top tier agent.

He immediately opened the script on his phone and started reading it.

Don’t know how long time passed, but the sky darkened and his phone suddenly vibrated. Luo Yu took a look. It was Gu Xiaowei’s reply: [I’m glad you got home safely. Remember to eat something. There is always enough time to study the script.]

Luo Yu touched his nose and smiled. Gu Xiaowei really understood him.

Opening the refrigerator, there was food cooked by Sister Cui inside. Two glass containers were stacked on top of each other. There was a note stuck on them, saying that the date the food was prepared was today, and Luo Yu just needed to heat it in the microwave for a few minutes on medium heat.

Luo Yu was really touched. He washed rice from the rice bucket in the kitchen and cooked it. He heated up the braised pork ribs and potato slices made by Sister Cui, then took a photo and posted it on WeChat: [It smells so delicious].

What he didn’t expect was that in just one minute, the number of likes exceeded fifty.

There were Brother Long, Fang Qin, and other actors who were doing small roles in the film and television studio that he chatted with.

Some crew members, such as prop masters and lighting engineers, also liked the post.

Even screenwriter Hua left a comment: [I don’t believe you have such good cooking skills!]

Luo Yu replied cheerfully: [My sister made it for me.]

He didn’t call Sister Cui his agent, but “my sister”. Because in his heart, Sister Cui, who had been with him through thick and thin, was no different from his own blood sister.

Xie Shang immediately left a message: [I also want to eat the dinner made with love by our sister! But I can only eat vegetable salad at night QAQ]

Just after refreshing, there were two more likes.

One was from martial arts coordinator Chen Feng, and the other was from Lin Yue.

Although it was just a small circle of friends, Luo Yu’s WeChat had not been so lively for a long time.

Sure enough, in his previous life, he retreated into a closed shell of low self-esteem. What he gave up was not only the opportunity to be an actor, but also the opportunity to be understood and accepted by others.

The world was so big, neither Dijun Media nor Ou Juntao could cover the sky with one hand.

After finishing the meal, Luo Yu continued to study the script of “Storm” seriously.

Because it was an audition, the entire script was not given, only the character background and the scene that needed to be performed. A lot of the content needed to be imagined and filled in by himself.

The name of this character was Huo Haoyan——the CFO of a large company.

“This character’s name is quite similar to that of a protagonist.” Luo Yu chuckled mildly.

Although many people, including Sister Cui, their first reaction to this character was that he was smart and strong.

But after thinking about it, Luo Yu felt that such an image would be very out of place in a serious drama like “Storm”, as if other characters were busy in a life-and-death battle, while the CFO was acting suave and cool.

Luo Yu still remembered “Storm” as a drama with a high reputation but a bit of a brain-burner. There were often twists and turns where the mantis stalks the cicada unaware of the oriole behind. People in the drama plot and scheme against each other, and the one who miscalculated would be eliminated, and everyone hid secrets. But… wasn’t there no such role called Huo Haoyan?

Luo Yu frowned and patted his head, telling himself to stop thinking about things from the previous life. Since he got a second chance at life, he should understand the roles in his own way, otherwise what was the point?

Focus and appreciate Huo Haoyan’s short life.

A financial director who looked smart and strong would be cannon fodder very quickly and could not hold the weight of being a small boss.

So… he had to be steady, reserved, and consolidate his every step, rather than being arrogant and showing off his edge.

Luo Yu turned on his phone and looked at all the videos of CFOs of large groups being interviewed or making public speeches.

Although there were some highly performative speeches, the purpose was to attract investment or gain market trust.

When these CFOs talk about internal data, they have one thing in common: caution.

Especially when making predictions, they would be very careful in using words, and rarely use words with affirmative and absolute meanings.

After Luo Yu thought about it carefully, he felt that the role of a financial director should have two sides.

When facing the media and the public outside the company, and even partners, they must be cautious and professional, not easily evaluate uncertainties, and listen to opinions more than express them.

When dealing with the real big boss of the company, while being humble, they must be able to calmly analyze the situation and provide suggestions, and resolutely implement the boss’s instructions. This was a highly trusted CFO.

With the direction of shaping the character’s image in mind, Luo Yu studied the script again and had more ideas about the expression of each line.

At this time, He Mu was looking at Luo Yu’s ending photo and feeling unhappy.

He said to his agent: “Look! Just because he played the role of Bai Ying, Brother Gu even put his arm around his shoulders when the ending photo was taken!”

The agent took a deep breath and said: “Luo Yu and Gu Xiaowei have scenes opposite each other. It’s normal for the two of them to take a photo together when filming is finished. And he is just a supporting role in the TV drama.”

The supporting roles in TV dramas don’t sound as glamorous as his constant running of variety shows and concerts, but Luo Yu was good-looking. If he took on more supporting roles, people would naturally see his acting skills and make progress little by little. One day he might even be the male lead.

Even Gu Xiaowei recognized his acting skills, otherwise he wouldn’t have taken a photo with him, and even defended him so much.

In contrast, at the dinner meeting that day, Gu Xiaowei said that He Mu should not call him “senior brother” until he graduated from film academy, which meant that Gu Xiaowei did not recognize his identity as an actor at all.

But Gu Xiaowei called Luo Yu “senior brother” on Weibo, which practically pressed He Mu’s face into the dirt and rubbed it. Thinking of this, He Mu couldn’t help but feel upset.

“I heard that Luo Yu is going to audition again? And it is a drama with a strong cast called “Storm”?”

“Yes, yes, yes!” The agent hurriedly came to He Mu and almost knelt down. “My little ancestor, don’t think about targeting him again! Don’t forget that you just apologized to him on Weibo and admitted to his acting skills. If you get caught out for doing any little underhanded tricks again, you really won’t be able to stay in this industry!”

He Mu choked, “Doesn’t Chairman Ou have any thoughts? If he keeps accumulating supporting roles one by one, he will climb up top sooner or later! If he finds a backer as well, he won’t be able to be suppressed anymore!”

“Don’t worry, he won’t get that role!”

“Why?” He Mu sat up.

“The competition for this role is fierce. What I heard is that Honghe Film and Television sent two actors to audition, and our Dijun Media also sent two newcomers. Every one of them are handsome guys, and they all have professional training. It’s not the case where they don’t actually have any acting skills. So Luo Yu doesn’t have any advantages. Plus, Zhuque Media is just a rubbish company. Why would the crew choose Luo Yu? Choosing other actors from other powerful big companies will also be a support to the crew, don’t you think?”

“That’s right… that’s true.” He Mu lay back and continued playing with his phone, finally reassured.

The agent listened to the sound of the game on his mobile phone and silently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

After walking out of He Mu’s room, the agent closed his eyes and clasped his hands together, silently praying in his heart——may all the gods of heaven and earth, bless Luo Yu to fail the audition, and his little ancestor to not mess around!

On the morning of the audition, Luo Yu went to the barber shop and had his hair cut short.

With short hair, his facial features appeared more cut and chiseled, looking calm and capable, but also not appearing too aggressive.

He thought of the clothes Gu Xiaowei wore when he came to practice lines with him, a windbreaker, a brown sweater and trousers. They were low-key and very mature, but not as formal as wearing a suit, like going to a meeting or interview.

It was his fault, he had been depressed for too long, and hadn’t thought of buying any decent clothes.

The doorbell rang. Luo Yu looked at the time and walked over, “Sister Cui, you’re here to pick me up so early?”

Who knew that when the door opened, standing outside was a young man with dyed purple hair tied back, half of his left eyebrow shaved, and a tattoo on the right side of his neck. He was chewing bubble gum in his mouth and in his hand was a suitcase, looking straight at Luo Yu.

“Hi.” He raised his hand.

“…Hi?” Luo Yu was stunned for a while before asking, “This… friend, are you looking in the wrong place?”

The other guy raised the corner of his mouth and smiled, “Aren’t you Luo Yu?”

“I am.”

I am Luo Yu, but I don’t know you.

“Then I’m in the right place!” The purple-haired guy suddenly hugged Luo Yu.

Luo Yu stumbled back and held onto the other guy’s shoulders.

“Looking for me… what is it?”

“Hello, my name is Ye Shengyi. Brother Yan asked me to come here. He said that you are going to audition today and asked me to give…” The purple-haired young man named Ye Shengyi gave Luo Yu a once over from top to bottom, “A makeover.”

At this time, Luo Yu was wearing a white T-shirt and loose cotton casual pants, with cheap plastic slippers on his feet.

“As expected of the man that Brother Yan values, even dressed like this, I feel you are a…”

Even wearing plastic slippers he was a stunner!

Luo Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, “A what?”

“A handsome guy.” Ye Shengyi smiled brightly, showing two small eye teeth, “Can I come in?”

Luo Yu did not let down his guard, but took out his cell phone and made a call, “Brother Yan, a… guy with a head of purple hair showed up. He said he was called here by you?” 

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The young man said, dissatisfied: “This is the color of luck!”

“Ah! Is his name Ye Shengyi? This kid is my apprentice! I heard from Brother Gu that you have an audition today, so I asked him to come over! He hasn’t picked up any gigs yet, give him a chance to practice, if there is anything you are dissatisfied with about him, you can directly criticize him and let him make progress as soon as possible!”

Luo Yu looked at Ye Shengyi again, “Come in.”

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