CHAPTER 885: CHAPTER 897: HUO FENG IS INVITED TO AUDITION! (PART 1)

On Thursday evening during rehearsal, the lead male and female roles were being rehearsed, leaving the supporting role actor, Huo Feng, to idle on one side.

Over there, You Xinran and Wu Di were busily rehearsing.

Meanwhile, Huo Feng was idly scrolling through Douyin...

His follower count had skyrocketed recently, and he had become a Douyin influencer with a million followers thanks to a few videos!

With those million followers came direct messages from various studios inviting Huo Feng to sign on as a studio actor.

On Douyin, it’s not uncommon for amateur actors to gain viral fame by participating in studio-packaged skits or short films.

Huo Feng casually chatted with two studios and got an idea of how studios manage Douyin influencers and their methods for making money.

But it was all too much hassle, and Huo Feng found it exhausting.

Studios dealing with Douyin influencers focus on signing people.

Although studios spend money on packaging, advertising, and buying platforms, they also limit the actor’s freedom.

For instance, Huo Feng would be required to post on Douyin regularly, participate in studio-scheduled shoots for short films, and maintain a given persona—something that Huo Feng couldn’t stand.

Firstly, because he was a student and didn’t have the time to cooperate with a studio to package himself and earn from this internet fame.

Secondly, because he disliked being restricted in such a way.

However, apart from these studios, Huo Feng did find a message from a director in his private messages.

The director’s name was Lu Xun, and you could find a fantasy web drama he’d directed online, though it didn’t make much of a splash...

Although he was an unaccomplished young director, his invitation to Huo Feng was quite sincere.

The private message went like this: "Hello Huo Feng, I’m Director Lu Xun. I’m currently preparing to shoot a youth web drama. Are you interested in auditioning? If so, please let me know."

Seeing the name, Huo Feng first looked up this director named Lu Xun online.

Upon discovering that he was a legitimate web drama director, albeit one without much acclaim, but nonetheless more reliable than those studios producing assembly-line internet celebrities.

Huo Feng immediately replied to the director’s message: "Hello Director Lu, is there anything you need me to do?"

About five minutes later, Director Lu Xun responded: "Hello Huo Feng, at 2 PM this Saturday, at Tianyue Film and Culture Company, my youth drama is casting. Are you available to audition? Your image fits the role of the male supporting lead in this drama very well."

Of course, Huo Feng unhesitatingly replied: "Sure, Director Lu. I’ll be there. How should I contact you then?"

Lu Xun replied: "136****3369, this is my phone number. You can call me when you arrive."

Huo Feng: "Okay, thank you, Director Lu. (Winking emoji)"

Lu Xun then asked: "Is it convenient to add you on WeChat? I’ll send you the script for the supporting male role."

This director even directly asked for Huo Feng’s WeChat, which was so forward that it left Huo Feng at a loss!

At that moment, Huo Feng didn’t hesitate to reply with his phone number: "137****9696, thank you for recognizing my talent, Director Lu. I’ll prepare well. (Sticking out tongue emoji)"

Subsequently, Huo Feng successfully added the director on WeChat and also received the script for the supporting male role in this youth idol drama!

With everything falling into place so smoothly in life, Huo Feng couldn’t help but laugh! It felt like he was about to make it big!

"Hahaha~"

Then Huo Feng laughed out loud while holding his phone.

Beside him, Lin Cong, sucking on a lollipop, was drawn by his laughter and turned to glance at Huo Feng, "What’s making you so happy?"

"Let me show you..."

Huo Feng turned his phone screen towards Lin Cong, "A director wants me to shoot a web drama. I’m going to audition this Saturday~ Bro, I’m going to be in a TV series~"

"Huh?"

Lin Cong was first shocked, then grabbed Huo Feng’s phone, carefully going through the chat records between Huo Feng and Director Lu Xun.

For a moment, he was stunned...

Huo Feng quickly opened the director’s profile and showed it to Lin Cong, "Look, he really is a web drama director~ He directed a fantasy web drama before, and although it flopped, he’s a bona fide director."

Lin Cong very carefully reviewed the information that Huo Feng passed over, his mouth dropped open, and he shouted out, "Ah—!"

At that moment, Lin Cong was genuinely shocked!

Not only did he shout, but it was a long, drawn-out one!

Instantly, the entire rehearsal room was overtaken by his shout...

The rehearsing You Xinran and Wu Di over there were also interrupted. All the students in the rehearsal room turned their eyes towards them...

At that moment, Lin Cong, who had drawn everyone’s attention, was pointing his finger at Huo Feng’s phone, loudly and with astonishment saying, "Huo Feng... Huo Feng caught a director’s eye and is going for a web drama audition this Saturday!"

The moment those words fell, the entire rehearsal hall fell silent for several seconds...

This kind of big news spread throughout the rehearsal hall, and for a moment, the students couldn’t quite process it.

After a few seconds, all the students in the rehearsal hall then reacted one after another!

The first to react was You Xinran, who immediately ran over to Lin Cong.

The other classmates also followed You Xinran and ran towards Huo Feng...

Before long, Huo Feng and Lin Cong were surrounded by the club members. You Xinran asked Huo Feng nervously, "What director? A serious one, right? Not the kind that films short videos?"

"What short videos, it’s a serious director!"

Huo Feng furrowed his brow and handed over his phone to address her doubts. "Look, this is the director’s personal information. He has directed web dramas before. This time he’s looking for me to audition for a web drama. Here, take the phone and have a look!"

Knowing his classmates were interested in his experience, Huo Feng handed his phone directly to them, leaning back in his chair with a smug expression, legs crossed and shaking.

You Xinran held Huo Feng’s phone, scrolling through the chat logs and the director’s profile.

"Ah!"

She also shouted out in excitement!

In an instant, she jumped in place joyfully and slapped Huo Feng’s face twice, "Ahaha, you’re going to audition!"

Huo Feng blinked twice, his eyes widened, stunned by her slaps...

What the hell...

Why slap him!

Is this woman crazy!

"This is such good news, I need to record it! Haha~"

After her moment of joy, You Xinran immediately took out her phone and snapped a picture of the chat page between Huo Feng and Director Lu Xun.

The classmates around them joined in the celebration, each one looking at Huo Feng with bright eyes, as if he had already become a big star...

"Huo Feng, don’t forget us when you’re rich and famous!"

Wu Di laughed and patted Huo Feng on the shoulder, "Good luck on Saturday!"

"Yeah, yeah, don’t forget us when you’re rich and famous!" Lin Cong, nearby, also wrapped an arm around Huo Feng’s shoulder, shaking him with excitement.

In fact, the whole club was thrilled.

Because none of them had ever experienced something like this...

Even You Xinran herself hadn’t.

Despite her intentions to tread this path, she hadn’t managed to succeed like Huo Feng.

She had been crafting her image for a long time, but her following wasn’t as large as Huo Feng’s. She was at most a small internet celebrity with few advertisement deals.

Yet, despite her rich background resources, she hesitated to utilize them, still hoping to rely on her own abilities as a student to break through.

What she didn’t anticipate was that after packaging Huo Feng for over half a semester, Huo Feng achieved far beyond her!

To date, You Xinran hadn’t received all the treatment Huo Feng did!

It’s simply amazing!

Watching Huo Feng rise to fame so effortlessly, You Xinran couldn’t contain her joy!

"Stay calm, stay calm!"

Huo Feng felt uneasy with the ’affectionate’ treatment from his club mates!

Especially as You Xinran hit him twice with joy, leaving Huo Feng completely bewildered!

He felt the need to step out and calm down this group who lacked worldly experience!

"It’s just an audition invitation, doesn’t mean I will definitely act in it. Calm down!"

Huo Feng extended his hand to You Xinran, "Give me back the phone."

You Xinran obediently returned the phone to him, unable to restrain her grin, "Huo Feng, make sure to prepare well on Saturday. Have you received the script? Send it to me, and I can help you get a feel for it."

"No, no, no..."

Huo Feng shook his head and refused, "Nobody should interfere; I’ll handle it myself. It’s a small deal; I can take care of it on my own. Hey, can I leave early today? I need to go back and prepare."

You Xinran worriedly said, "Are you sure you can manage alone? We could help analyze the plot and character with you."

Huo Feng declined, "No need, I’m fine. Don’t put too much pressure on me; none of you should be watching me!"

You Xinran thought Huo Feng refused her aid because he was afraid of too much pressure, so she nodded immediately, "Then head home today. You don’t have to join the rehearsal tomorrow night and Saturday, focus on the audition first."

Huo Feng immediately stood up, "I’m leaving."

You Xinran added nervously, "Let me know if you need help."

Huo Feng waved, "No worries, no need. I’m off~"

And then, Huo Feng left the musical club’s rehearsal hall...

As soon as he stepped out, Huo Feng immediately called Pu Sangzhi!

He grinned mischievously, "Hahaha~ Sweetheart~ Great news has come~"