He remembered.

As Xie Shuling flipped through the script, he finally remembered when this was. It was not long after he broke up with Xiao Mo, at a time when they were both feeling awkward around each other. That's why in his past life, he had never auditioned for this drama and simply gave up on it.

Xie Shuling gently stroked the words "The Champion Scholar" written prominently on the script. He remembered clearly that after he gave up on this play, Lin Shouchen begged him relentlessly for the chance to audition for Male Lead 2. In the end, Lin successfully secured the role and gained quite a bit of popularity. Xiao Mo, with the help of this play, even won the annual Best Actor award at the Golden Orchid Awards and became famous overnight.

Since the heavens have shown mercy and given him a second chance, naturally, he cannot give up on the drama "Tanhua Lang". Xie Shuling opened the script and began to study the part he would be auditioning for later.

No matter what, he is still the newly crowned Best Actor. As long as he doesn't willingly give up, who can snatch the roles away from him?

Not long after, Chen Shuqian knocked on the door and entered, telling him to go to the dressing room. Xie Shuling put down the script, stretched lazily, and energetically left the lounge.

There were many roles to audition for today. The makeup room was crowded with people. Xie Shuling had a smile on his lips, greeting everyone he encountered. He didn't put on any airs at all, which surprised many of the people who were familiar with him.

My goodness, am I not mistaken? Xie Shuling is actually laughing so happily. Could it be that he's been possessed by an evil spirit?

He really changed... but he looks so attractive when he smiles, especially his eyes...

Whispering voices could be heard intermittently in the corner, until Xie Shuling smiled and looked over. Only then did everyone stop gossiping and continue to focus on their work.

Xie Shuling walked to the small compartment at the back of the dressing room and sat down. Lan Ning approached with a cosmetic box in her hand, smiling as she playfully asked, "Xie idol, why do you look so happy today? Did something good happen?"

Xie Shuling looked at her cheerful appearance and recalled that when he was destitute, this little girl was one of the few who was willing to help him. His heart softened, and he smiled and said, "This role is very interesting, of course, I'm happy."

After listening to his words, Lan Ning was briefly stunned and remained silent, holding back what she wanted to say.

Xie Shuling arched an eyebrow at her and said, "What's wrong? Just say it."

"I heard that this audition will involve acting opposite the male lead..." Lan Ning hesitated and said, "Xie Ge, Xiao Ge is good to you, don't make things difficult for him..."

Xie Shuling slowly raised his palm, silencing her. He whispered, "I understand. Okay, hurry up and put on some makeup. It won't be good if we're late."

Lan Ning sighed and opened the makeup box that was placed beside her, diligently applying makeup for Xie Shuling.

The drama "Tanhua Lang" has a historical background. The male supporting role that Xie Shuling is going to audition for is a carefree playboy who is skilled in seducing women. The director has stated in advance that he wants the character to exude a refined and debonair charm, a charismatic and free-spirited young man. The wording of this description is elegant and poetic, causing Lan Ning to ponder its intended meaning. After more than twenty minutes of contemplation, Lan Ning finally nods satisfactorily and picks up a mirror for Xie Shuling to look at.

Xie Shuling stared at himself in the mirror. Reflected in the mirror was a young nobleman with his long hair elegantly tied up, delicate eyebrows, slightly upturned eyes that revealed a hint of tenderness accompanied by a touch of coolness. His lips were rosy, his teeth white, and a smile seemed to linger even before he spoke. He didn't look like a womanizer, but rather resembled a successful scholar who had recently passed the imperial examination and was full of confidence and pride.

Xie Shuling smiled and chuckled, raising his robe sleeve as he stood up, saying, "If I go for the audition like this, Xiao Mo will probably think I'm here to disrupt the set."

Lanning blinked her eyes and looked at him, her eyes full of pink hearts. She blurted out, "It's okay, Xiao Ge looks even better dressed up-" Midway through her sentence, she suddenly fell silent, regretting in her heart. Praising Xiaomo in front of Xieshuling, wasn't she just asking for trouble!

However, to her great surprise, Xie Shuling did not get angry at all. Not only was he not angry, but he laughed with interest. He deliberately messed up his hair a bit, then put on a black long robe, muttering to himself, "Better keep a low profile, don't provoke him..."

After saying that, he completely ignored the dumbfounded Lanning and elegantly walked away, leaving a trail of wind beneath his feet.

The audition for the male lead is the highlight today, set in Studio 1. Xie Shuling rushed over, finally not being late. As soon as he stepped into the studio, his attention was immediately drawn to the figure sitting cross-legged at the low table.

That is Xiao Mo. Although due to the angle, he could only see the man's slender yet powerful half of the shoulder blades, as well as half of his face covered by cascading long hair.

Xie Shuling instinctively held her breath, a flash of Xiao Mo's face appeared in her mind.

Xiao Motian was naturally blessed with good looks. Unlike his slightly sharp and intense features, his brows and eyes were rather mild. The arches of his brows were shallow, slanting gracefully into his temples. His eyes were deep and profound, with a detached expression. When he focused his gaze on someone, it was very easy to create an illusion of deep affection in others...

However, for Xie Shuling, Xiao Mo's deep affection was not fake, he had witnessed it countless times. During their embraces and kisses, when their ears brushed against each other, and even more so when he pinned down this indifferent man and indulged in his every whim. So many, so many times, Xiao Mo would gaze at him with unwavering focus, as if in this world, there was no one else but him.

Until that day, Xiao Mo's slender fingers were forcefully pulled apart one by one.

"Xiao Xie, you're here." The director's friendly greeting interrupted Xie Shuling's reminiscence. He snapped back to reality and smiled as he replied, "I almost arrived late. Please don't blame me, Director Huang."

Huang Da smiled and waved him over to sit down. Xie Shuling obediently walked over and sat down, engaging in a quiet conversation with him.

Huang Da is a great director, talented and with good character. Xie Shuling has already collaborated with him many times, and previously even won the Best Actor award with the film he directed. This time, participating in the audition for the male supporting role in "Tanhua Lang," Xie Shuling was also invited by Huang Da.

Xie Shuling listened to Huang Da's whispered instructions while stealing glances at Xiao Mo. He didn't know whether the person intentionally avoided him upon knowing his arrival or was immersed in his own world. As the staff had already arranged everything and the auditions were about to begin, Xiao Mo remained motionless, sitting there.

He didn't move, and Xie Shuling also didn't want to appear too impatient. He forcefully sat down until Huang Da urged him to move to the designated position. He lifted the hem of his long robe and sat on the windowsill.

Xiao Mo heard his movement and finally reacted. His dark eyes looked straight at him, deep as the sea, causing Xie Shuling's heart to skip a beat.

The audition is not a formal shoot, so it's not that particular, and there's no one calling for action. Xie Shuling took a deep breath and suppressed the restless heartbeat. With a slight raise of her eyebrows and a smile in her peach blossom eyes, she asked Xiao Mo, "Shall we begin?"