The next day.
Early in the morning.
Dong Xuebin was awakened by a phone call. Well, to be more precise, he was awakened by his daughter crying after she heard the phone ring.
"Hello?"
"Xuebin."
"Who is this?"
"It's me, Yu Meixia."
"Sister Yu? Hah, I was sleeping."
"I know. I just want to ask you something."
"Mm, go ahead. What is it?"
"Someone wants me to act in a movie. They said I look very suitable for their next film."
"A movie? Is it legit? Don't get scammed again. There are plenty of con artists these days. Did they ask you for money? How much did you pay?"
"They didn't ask me for money, so it must be real."
"How do you know it's a legitimate film company?"
"I'm already in the Capital City. I went to their company and took a look. It's quite large, and I saw the producer and investors too. I asked a friend to look into them, and there's information about them online as well. The photos matched exactly—they're the real people. This company has made many movies."
"They want you to be the Female Lead?"
"How could that be? It seems to be a Supporting Role."
"That should be fine, then."
"If you say it's okay, I'll go?"
"Take a look first. Be smart about it."
"Alright, I understand. Today is the Interview Assessment. I don't even know whether I'll pass yet. If it works out, I'll call you again."
"Why do you want to act in movies?"
"I can't keep relying on you. Qian Qian will be taking her college entrance exams next year. I want to earn her tuition myself. It doesn't feel right to keep taking your money..."
"Oh, listen to you. Why are you being so formal?"
"It's not