[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351284,4599,"Chapter 5: Pinru Plays Aili","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>\"Let's begin the audition now.\" The director gave a light cough, composed his emotions, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to see how you perform in front of the camera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he flipped through the script: \"Let's try scene 125.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chihyun, you act with them, play the role of Aili for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use Pinru to play Aili?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer and screenwriter were somewhat speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was only one actress present; they couldn't exactly have these men go up there and strike poses, could they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... that... no problem,\" Qiu Chihyun said, stumbling slightly over her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood Chinese, but could not communicate fluently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qi Hui, on the contrary, looked at the content of scene 125 and couldn't help but have a strange expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was the one where [Hong Shixian] and [Aili] were having an affair in the Hong family bedroom—which was actually Lin Pinru's bedroom—and were ultimately caught by Lin Pinru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun looked solemn, reading the script intently; having been crushed by the two seniors just now, he was determined to regain some ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't be looked down upon like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiaosu pondered the character and the persona, thinking about how to act it out in a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui... he was somewhat lost in thought; this scene was a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes flashed by, and Qiu Chihyun had already moved a chair and sat down in front of the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's start, in the order from before,\" the director said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Zhang took a deep breath, walked forward slowly, and went to Qiu Chihyun's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun sat on the chair, performing a pantomime, touching the air to apply makeup to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you wearing Pinru's clothes?\" Zhang Ruoyun stood with his hands on his hips, his expression somewhat overbearing: \"And using her things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still hadn't forgotten the identity of Hong Shixian as a young playboy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... since we want to... that, seek excitement...\" Qiu Chihyun said the lines, stumbling over her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could finish, Little Zhang couldn't hold it together; his emotions weren't stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" the director called out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he chose this scene was because the male and female leads each had one line of dialogue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected there to still be problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Zhang was somewhat depressed; he hadn't even used his full strength yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Ling, you go,\" the director said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... should I use Mandarin, or Korean?\" Qiu Chihyun raised her hand to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Part of the blame for the previous audition attempt lay with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Korean,\" Ling Xiaosu patted his chest and said: \"I will catch your performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Qiu Chihyun said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun turned around, sat back on the chair, and busied herself, constantly applying air to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiaosu walked over from behind and tugged at her clothes: \"Why are you wearing Pinru's clothes? And using her things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director nodded slightly; it had five parts of the look of Hong Shixian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun stood up, a charming expression appearing on her face: \"자극을 추구해야 되니까...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\" Ling Xiaosu was stunned for a moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's my turn, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...그럼 끝까지 지켜봐야죠.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them spoke at the same time, then both fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, Qiu Chihyun was the first to lose her composure, tentatively asking: \"How about... I use Mandarin after all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" The director called a halt, somewhat speechless: \"Let's stop for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun stood in place, feeling somewhat embarrassed; she knew it was because of her that the audition had some issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Qiu, be more confident,\" Qi Hui said in Korean:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Aili you are playing is a confident, proud character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not in line with the character like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun was slightly stunned, then took a deep breath: \"Okay, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two communicated in Korean; those present looked on, not understanding, but they could see that Qiu Chihyun had swept away the previous embarrassment and lack of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked a little more like Aili now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director watched the two, his heart stirred, and he immediately said: \"Qi Hui, you two start the audition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak Korean,\" Qi Hui said to Qiu Chihyun in Korean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun nodded slightly, turned around, and sat on the chair just like before, using the air to apply makeup to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Aili now, wearing Lin Pinru's pajamas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting ready at Lin Pinru's vanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Hong Shixian, played by Qi Hui, walked out of the \"bathroom,\" holding a towel for drying his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relaxed, natural, just like he was in his own home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director nodded; this was what Hong Shixian looked like at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing [Aili] wearing Pinru's clothes in front of the vanity, [Hong Shixian] couldn't help but walk up, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently tugged at the pajamas on [Aili]'s body and asked in Mandarin, puzzled: \"Why are you wearing Pinru's clothes? And using her things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad... the director nodded; this was the Hong Shixian he had envisioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Chihyun stood up, her hair flicking lightly to the side, a charming and seductive smile on her face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we want to seek excitement, we have to see it through to the end...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she gently tugged at the clothes on her body to show Qi Hui, then looked at Qi Hui with a beaming smile, her eyes incredibly alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui pursed his lips, unable to suppress the corner of his mouth, and couldn't help but say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are so slutty...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he pulled Aili, played by Pinru, into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director's eyes lit up; this line wasn't in the script, but it was interesting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha...\" Ling Xiaosu and Zhang Ruoyun laughed wildly on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This line was too hilarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer and the screenwriters were also unable to hold back their laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... cough, cough, cough, Cut!\" The director realized and immediately called a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the camera, Qi Hui slowly put down the lifted Qiu Chihyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oppa...\" Qiu Chihyun blushed, not quite having recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was so hard, his strength so great, and he smelled so good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's acceptable,\" the director said with a straight face: \"You two go out first, we will notify you of the results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't go too far, just stay near the hotel,\" the producer said: \"The results will be out soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the three of them—Qi Hui and the others—exchanged glances, feeling a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't they go back and wait for the results?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qi Hui and the others left and closed the door, the director tapped the table, gave two light coughs, and said to the producer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The audition is over. I won't ask who is chosen for the male lead, but let me share my thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer nodded, signaling for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ling Xiaosu's acting isn't bad; he performed quite well just now,\" the director said: \"Although it caused some trouble due to the language, it was still okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Qi Hui is better. His acting is on par with Ling Xiaosu's, and there are no barriers regarding language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhang Ruoyun, he was ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer nodded; he could see all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the producer looked at the screenwriter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at me, I don't understand acting,\" the screenwriter spread his hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, from a screenwriter's perspective, the one who understands the story and the character the deepest is, of course, Qi Hui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun was also ignored by him; Little Zhang was just here to make up the numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer looked at Qiu Chihyun; she was the female lead and had many scenes with the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her opinion could, to a certain extent, serve as a reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Qiu, what do you think...\" the producer asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... then he saw Qiu Chihyun, red-faced, not knowing what she was thinking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Qiu Chihyun, her manager pinched her thigh hard—what a disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ya... ah? What?\" Qiu Chihyun reacted to the pain, then asked, somewhat dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Forget it, pretend I didn't say anything,\" the producer said with a dark face; this woman was obsessed with male beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You didn't even need to ask to know who she was leaning toward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, the producer slowly shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand everything you are saying, but Qi Hui is just a newcomer with no fame at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a newcomer with no fame to play the male lead carries too much risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not targeting Qi Hui, but rather speaking based on the facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the audition, he wouldn't even have had any hesitation regarding the choice for the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he could make him waver after the audition already speaks volumes about Qi Hui's ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me add one more point,\" the director said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Qi Hui has no fame, his acting fee is not high; he saves money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Hearing this, the producer was stunned, and his eyes brightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only does he save money,\" the director continued, \"but he also understands Korean, and his understanding of the script is quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two points will save us a lot of time during filming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The producer pulled out a Double Happiness cigarette and lit it in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saving time... for a film crew, saving time is saving money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the swirling faint smoke, the producer's heart began to waver once again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1590,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","60bd9236fd9e8dd27180209b9de557ec462a21c444a6ee10991dfb399fef4822","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-6","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-4",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]