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Chapter 99 Oh? How much do you like it?

Outside the banquet hall, media and reporters from all walks of life gathered, and celebrities and stars made their appearances on the red carpet.

After a while, the photographers started to get a little tired of the look, until a beautiful woman in a red velvet off-the-shoulder dress appeared, reigniting their enthusiasm.

The beautiful woman's delicately drawn eyebrows and smiling lips made everything around her pale in comparison.

The sound of camera shutters instantly changed from sparse to enthusiastic, rising and falling in waves.

As Yan Zhuoyu walked, her skirt billowed like red waves, each step like a lotus blossom. Her alluring eyes were slightly flirtatious, her beauty unparalleled, as seductive as a wild rose, every smile and frown exuding charm.

She quickly walked to the theme wall, left her signature, and turned to face the cameras of the media and organizers.

The flashbulbs were going off, and Yan Zhuoyu wore a thin silver chain around her neck. Her luxurious ruby ​​necklace and gold rose earrings complemented each other, and her cinnabar mole was even more captivating.

Next to enter was Zhu Xinian, wearing a sea-blue fishtail dress. Her complexion was noticeably unpleasant, and the entire entry process was shortened by almost half.

VIP interview area.

A reporter from Xingmeng Media pointed the microphone at Yan Zhuoyu: "Ms. Yan, regarding the Xin Nanshan incident, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Xinian suddenly barged in and interrupted him.

Zhu Xinian stopped at the door. She had a floral design on her forehead and her profile was adorned with pearls and rhinestones, making her look exquisite and alluring.

She lightly covered her chest and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, did I disturb you?"

A thought struck the reporter from Star Dream.

She originally asked about a sensitive topic concerning Xin Nanshan. If it were just Yan Zhuoyu alone, the response might have been unremarkable and lacked any sensational elements, but with Zhu Xinian present, things were quite different.

This person has stirred up controversy surrounding Yan Zhuoyu on Weibo. If the two of them were to meet in person, sparks would definitely fly.

The reporter smiled and steered Zhu Xinian to the center of the conversation: "Professor Zhu, you've come at the perfect time. We were just talking about Xin Nanshan. You were quite concerned about this matter before and even expressed your views on Weibo. Although you quickly took it down, netizens still remember it vividly."

"The line 'If your acting skills aren't good enough, make up for it with popularity' has sparked a lot of discussion. Now that Teacher Yan is here, if you don't mind, could you explain the original intention behind that line and why you chose to delete it? Was it a typo or were there other considerations?"

Yan Zhuoyu glanced at Zhu Xinian, whose name had been frequently mentioned together with her recently.

Aside from that vague audition memory, her understanding of Zhu Xinian was limited to snippets of information online. In fact, this was the first time the two had officially met.

Zhu Xinian took the initiative to greet Yan Zhuoyu, her smile carrying a hint of deliberate intent: "Teacher Yan, it's been a long time."

Before the other party could reveal their intentions, Yan Zhuoyu remained calm and smiled as she replied, "Teacher Zhu looks beautiful today."

She meant it sincerely; Zhu Xinian's appearance was indeed outstanding, enough to support her persona as the "ceiling of pure and innocent beauty in the Chinese entertainment industry."

However, Zhu Xinian had a thorn in her side and felt that Yan Zhuoyu was mocking her, so her expression became somewhat stiff.

The reporter from Xingmeng urged, "Teacher Zhu?"

Zhu Xinian quickly snapped out of her daze, took the microphone, and replied, "Actually, it was a misunderstanding. As everyone knows, I have always had extremely high standards for acting. When I saw some phenomena in the industry, I felt compelled to speak out and wanted to criticize those who didn't focus on improving their acting skills but only knew how to create hype."

"I didn't expect to accidentally include the tag 'Xin Nanshan' when editing my Weibo post. I wanted to edit it, but I accidentally clicked delete, and that's how it turned out."

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue helplessly and turned to look at Yan Zhuoyu with a mischievous grin: "I really didn't mean anything by it, Teacher Yan, please don't take it to heart. Actually, I really like Teacher Yan."

Contrary to Zhu Xinian's expectations, Yan Zhuoyu did not show the reaction she had hoped for. Instead, she followed up on Zhu Xinian's words and asked seriously, "Oh? How much do you like it?"

"Ah...that..."

Zhu Xinian was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

Yan Zhuoyu sighed softly, looking utterly disappointed: "Ah, it turns out I didn't like it that much after all. It was just Teacher Zhu being polite."

Zhu Xinian: "..."

What's this guy pretending for? Isn't it normal for celebrities to exchange a few polite words? Who is he trying to impress with that disappointed look?

Entertainment news outlets pressed on: "We understand that both of you are very interested in the female lead role in Director Fu's new film 'Sword Chant.' Ms. Zhu recently posted a video of herself riding a horse, looking incredibly dashing. So, who do you think is more suitable for the role? And who is more likely to stand out in the audition?"

Zhu Xinian adjusted her expression and responded modestly, "I have studied the character Feng Xingsheng in depth. She is a female knight-errant who is tough on the outside but gentle on the inside, and she will draw her sword to help those in need. In my opinion, in terms of the fit of the role, Teacher Yan is definitely more suitable for this character. In comparison, my image may be a bit gentler and does not quite fit the character's setting."

"However, relying solely on looks without sufficient acting skills is not enough to win over the audience, but I believe Teacher Yan has absolutely no problem in this regard~"

The media turned their attention to Yan Zhuoyu: "So, what's your opinion, Professor Yan?"

"I?"

Yan Zhuoyu sat on the sofa, casually turning the ruby ​​diamond ring on her middle finger, brushing a stray strand of curly hair behind her ear, and looking at Zhu Xinian with an intriguing gaze, shifting the blame to Zhu Xinian.

“We weren’t the only two interested in this role; there were many other excellent actors as well. I admit that I still have a lot to improve. But since Teacher Zhu was able to overlook so many excellent actors and directly hand me over with such certainty, saying that I’m absolutely fine, then I’m fine, right?”

After she finished speaking, she looked at Zhu Xinian with expectant eyes and asked, "Teacher Zhu, this time you weren't just being polite, were you?"

In the blink of an eye, they had taken the initiative into their own hands.

Zhu Xinian forced a smile and explained, "What I mean is, compared to each other, your image is indeed more suitable for the role, and you will definitely succeed in the audition."

"I see." Yan Zhuoyu asked directly, "Will Teacher Zhu still participate in this audition?"

Zhu Xinian was stunned for a moment: "What...?"

"Since you think so highly of me and believe I have a sure thing, isn't it pointless for you to even go to the audition?"

The air conditioning at the banquet was kept at a comfortable temperature to accommodate the female guests' attire. Zhu Xinian's forehead was already damp with sweat, and the decorative rhinestones on her cheeks had become slightly loose.

A dozen microphones were pointed at the two of them, and the media's eyes were like wolves eyeing meat, wishing they could answer for her themselves.

Zhu Xinian stammered, "I, I..."

Yan Zhuoyu was getting a little tired of sitting, and suggested at the right moment, "It's getting late, and the next guest should be arriving soon. Professor Zhu, why don't we call it a day and give the next guest some time?"

"Ah, yes."

Zhu Xinian finally found a way to back down: "Let's go first, so as not to delay the next teacher's interview time."

The media watched the two leave in disappointment. They had hoped to capture some memorable moments of the two arguing or even losing their temper and shouting at each other, but the interview ended with just a few words.

The two walked side by side into the banquet hall. Without cameras and microphones, Zhu Xinian no longer wanted to maintain the superficial peace and deliberately kept her distance from Yan Zhuoyu.

Zhu Xinian walked forward with her head down, her high heels clicking loudly.

Yan Zhuoyu followed behind her unhurriedly and said calmly, "Teacher Zhu, I didn't say a single polite word. You are very beautiful. To become a star, your appearance is better than that of ordinary people. Don't be anxious about your appearance, and don't be too harsh on yourself or others. Just walk the path you believe is right."

Zhu Xinian stopped and frowned, puzzled: "What nonsense are you spouting?"

What's wrong with this person now?

"It's nothing." Yan Zhuoyu walked past her, not caring much, and said, "I mean, so Teacher Zhu knows that she shouldn't disturb other people's interview time."

Zhu Xinian bit her lip and gently pressed the few aquamarine diamonds that were attached to her cheek.

She really disliked Yan Zhuoyu. The drama "The Road to Qingyun" was the most crucial part of her transformation, but Yan Zhuoyu ruined the filming.

But now, the person she hated the most has become the only person besides her parents who genuinely praises her after the car accident, which is hard for her to accept.

Zhu Xinian crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "What's it to you?"

Yan Zhuoyu, however, seemed completely unconcerned about her reaction. She simply made a casual remark and then left, acting as if nothing could hold her back or bother her...

With that thought in mind, Zhu Xinian and Yan Zhuoyu went their separate ways.