Huo ShaoJIe thought about her previous gloomy and silent appearance, and then looked at Rong Dai now, who loved to laugh and talk, as cheerful as the bright sun.
If she changed back to how she was before... A sudden chill went down his spine. That would be too creepy, and too difficult for his big brother.
"Let's discuss this matter with big brother when we get home first, and you can continue with the audition for now," Huo ShaoJIe said with a nod. He couldn't make this decision alone. With the Huo family's connections, big brother and mother would definitely not agree to let sister-in-law go out to act.
But after all, this was sister-in-law's own business. The entertainment industry may have some unsavory parts, but that doesn't mean the whole place is dirty. The key still depends on sister-in-law's own intentions.
Lu Ye wanted to say something but held back. Even with his capabilities in the industry, he didn't dare offend someone like Huo Shao Ting.
Thinking of how he had yelled at Rong Dai earlier, cold sweat broke out on his back. He pulled Huo Shao JIe aside to ask more.
Rong Dai didn't have as many thoughts. She just wanted to make money.
She was now completely ignorant about everything in this new world, from academics to socializing. Even if the things she had learned in her previous life could be of a tiny bit of use, a clever woman can do nothing without the proper resources.
She didn't have any money on her. Everything was difficult for her here.
Although she didn't like this entertainment industry that much personally, and didn't like this kind of job that required publicity, she had no other choice.
Even if she could find a job she was capable of now, the money would still fall far short of the 200 million she had lost.
She could only first stabilize her current situation, and then consider long-term survival means in this new world.
At the very least, she had to ensure she wouldn't starve to death after leaving the Huo family.
After discussing with Lu Ye for a while, Huo Shao JIe still had work to do, and Rong Dai was also happy to stay in the audition studio, so he found a chair to sit next to Lu Ye and watched the actors auditioning behind attentively.
Lu Ye was distracted. Although he knew the hope was slim, he still wanted Rong Dai to play the female lead in his film. That one look of hers earlier had already drawn them in.
"Mrs. Huo, have you really never professionally trained in acting before?" Seeing the auditions behind weren't going well, Lu Ye finally lost patience and pulled a stool over to ask Rong Dai directly.
Rong Dai turned to look at him and didn't answer immediately. She thought about what the original host had studied, but she didn't inherit too many of the original host's memories. She vaguely remembered that the original host seemed to have studied design.
"I studied design. This is my first audition," she said gently, unconsciously exuding an aura of tranquil elegance that made her seem very approachable.
Lu Ye immediately became more interested. So this was her natural talent?
An actor with such gifts and spirit, he couldn't miss this opportunity. He must discuss properly with Mr. Huo!
"Mrs. Huo, this is my number. If you discuss it through with Mr. Huo, could you give me a call back at your earliest convenience? Your performance truly amazed me. This role is perfect for you!"
Lu Ye's eyes shone brightly, as if seeing some treasure.
Rong Dai didn't refuse either, and took out her phone to call Lu Ye: "This is my number. Shao Ting doesn't control me much. I can decide this matter myself. Director Lu, I want to know what the pay would be for this?"
Lu Ye treasured her number and saved it carefully. Hearing her mention pay again, he had his assistant bring over some documents: "Mrs. Huo, take a look. These are the works from my studio, with top celebrities, some second and third-tier ones too. The pay is set based on their popularity and worth."
Rong Dai listened. Although she was a bit confused, not understanding these concepts of worth and popularity, she knew she had none of that. She could only nod and pretend to look through the documents cooperatively.
Seeing her somewhat disappointed look, Lu Ye thought she was unsatisfied with the pay and felt a bit nervous. It seemed he'd have to bother Huo Shao JIe more for this. The two of them were co-funding this film, so he was involved too.
"Sister-in-law, time to go," Huo Shao JIe said, coming over after finishing his work. It was already afternoon. Seeing Rong Dai still chatting with Lu Ye in the audition studio, he called out to her.
Rong Dai came to her senses and realized how fast time had passed. She hurriedly got up and tidied her skirt a little, a shallow yet warm smile always on her face. "Director Lu, just call me Rong Dai in the future. I'll read through the script carefully when I get home."
She was holding a small stack of the female lead's scenes, feeling very reassured with its weight.
Huo Shao JIe glanced at Lu Ye. He hadn't even talked to big brother about this yet, and this guy was already overstepping!
Lu Ye completely ignored his gaze, smiling obsequiously.
Rong Dai didn't notice anything between the two men. Hugging the script, she left the audition studio in great spirits. Not until she returned to the Huo residence did she restrain her elated mood slightly.
This new world was different from her old one. Although one should not reveal emotions, she had been too restrained in her past life. Now living another life, she didn't plan on constantly suppressing herself anymore, but she didn't dare go too far either.
After all, she was living off others now.
"Madam, Young Master, you're back. Old Madam is back and resting upstairs. The Young Lady left a message that she and Miss won't be back for dinner."
Wang Ma came up to take Rong Dai's shoes and reported to them as soon as she saw the two return.
"Will big brother be back? It's been several days since he came home, right?" Huo Shao JIe asked while sitting down on the living room sofa and taking out his phone. He had to discuss this in person with big brother.
In a good mood, Rong Dai hugged the script and went upstairs to the bedroom. After carefully putting away the script, she went upstairs to see Old Madam Huo.
Downstairs, Huo Shao JIe got staff to send over footage of Rong Dai's audition today and directly sent it to Huo Shao Ting, while taking advantage of Old Madam's face to ask him to come home for dinner.
Huo Shao Ting had just finished work at the company and was about to have a video conference, but after seeing the video Huo Shao JIe sent, he immediately had his assistant reschedule the conference for tomorrow and left work to return to the Huo residence right away.
