"Attention, actors. The audition is about to begin." A voice that was neither discernibly male nor female suddenly rang out in the empty villa, seeming to come from every direction. Devoid of any emotional inflection, it echoed through the hall as though reciting a mechanical command.
"Because of the importance the director places on this new production, this audition will last two days."
The wording made it clear that the speaker was not the director, but some kind of assistant or representative, conveying instructions in a calm, formulaic manner.
"The first day of auditions will begin now and continue until eight this evening. Afterward, the director will briefly assess each actor's performance, helping everyone improve, or even achieve a breakthrough, in tomorrow's audition."
"Please cherish this hard-won opportunity and deliver your finest performance in your best possible condition." The voice seemed utterly emotionless, yet it exerted an invisible pressure that forced everyone into the game.
"I now declare the audition officially underway."
The moment the announcement came, the air seemed to freeze.
Su Bai felt no particular change. He even found the requirements strangely simple. Soon, however, he keenly sensed that something was wrong with Huo Lang and Lian Xiangyu, as though something had taken control of their emotions at that very moment.
Shen Dong'er's expression also changed abruptly the instant the announcement sounded. A moment ago, she had been impatient with both the script and Lian Xiangyu. Now her eyes brimmed with obsessive love, as though she truly loved him. Then she actually began tearfully accusing him of being cold and heartless.
"Xiangyu, you're not like this! That vixen has only deceived you because you lost your memory! I can arrange for the best doctors. Once your memory returns, you'll remember our wonderful past!"
Great drops of tears rolled