Tang Li had just sat down when her cellphone rang in her pocket. Seeing it was a call from Feng Qi, she excused herself to Song Baiyan, pushing open the door to take the call outside.
Feng Qi was calling now because the audition results for "Phoenix Concubine" had come out.
In the corridor, Tang Li held her cellphone and listened as Feng Qi told her the production team had chosen a newcomer named Jiang Yiniing for the role of Mrs. Bao. This was within her expectations. What surprised Feng Qi, however, was that he couldn't believe that she'd be passed over. After all, among the newcomers, Tang Li's acting was considered pretty good.
If Tang Li lost the role to a veteran actor, it would have been understandable. The problem was that her competitor was also a newcomer, and one propped up by hype at that.
"Jiang Yiniing was my classmate," Tang Li told Feng Qi, also sharing her guess: "The role of Mrs. Bao was likely prearranged. The audition may have just been for appearances."
