Even though she hadn't filmed for two years and had a lot of family troubles, her audition performance was still quite good.
Compared to Lu Shilan, it's clear that Lu Shilan is acting seriously, while Jiang Ye seems to be the character himself.
Because of what happened before, Sang Yang had a very bad impression of Jiang Ye. When Jiang Ye first started performing, she was somewhat absent-minded and did not take Jiang Ye's audition seriously.
However, as Jiang Ye's performance continued, Sang Yang slowly sat up straight and began to watch with utmost seriousness.
The others in the audience went through a similar emotional journey as Sang Yang. After Jiang Ye's performance ended, the audience fell silent for a long time before finally coming to their senses.
The room erupted in applause, and even Xin Yue, who had come to audition with her, couldn't help but clap.
Jiang Ye was thrilled by the scene before her. Her performance had been recognized by everyone, and she hadn't completely lost her acting skills.
Even if she still can't beat Lu Shilan this time and doesn't get the role, as long as her acting skills are still there, she will always have a chance to turn things around!
Thinking this, a relaxed smile, the most relaxed she had shown in a long time, appeared on her face as she bowed and thanked everyone.
"Thank you everyone for giving me this opportunity to audition. I haven't acted in two years before this, and I was really nervous before the audition. Thank you all for your recognition."
Her words were so sincere that even the usually hard-hearted Sang Yang was moved. "Your performance was very good. It seems that although you've been back with your family for two years, you haven't completely forgotten your livelihood. I hope you will continue to cherish your talent."
Song Miao, on the other hand, was much more naive. She exclaimed, "Wow, Miss Jiang, your performance just now was absolutely amazing! It was even more incredible than I had imagined!"
With the director and screenwriter speaking up, the others naturally followed suit with their praise, making Jiang Ye feel a little uncomfortable, her ears turning red.
Even though everyone was most satisfied with Jiang Ye's performance, they still couldn't make a final decision on the female lead on the spot, as they still needed to discuss it with Fruit Video and the other investors.
After the audition, Ye Jin told the three of them to go home and wait for a response, which would take about three business days.
Upon hearing Ye Jin's voice, Jiang Ye's eyes darkened. Why did this voice sound so similar to that voice that had suddenly appeared? Could it be that this CEO Ye possessed some special ability?
Meanwhile, Lu Shilan, who was walking at the very end, had a gloomy expression and looked at Jiang Ye with a very malicious gaze.
So what if Jiang Ye's acting skills surpass mine? Casting isn't just about acting skills; she'll show her that she's the most suitable choice for the female lead!
Chapter 41
After Lu Shilan and Jiang Ye left, Ye Jin and the others held a small meeting to discuss the final choice for the female lead.
While everyone acknowledges Jiang Ye's performance, the majority disagrees with choosing Jiang Ye as the female lead, with the second-largest investor being the most vocal in their opposition.
He was a middle-aged man with slightly balding hair and a slightly overweight build, whom everyone called President Zhou.
" Jiang Ye's performance was indeed the best, but it's not necessarily the best. Her reputation isn't good right now, especially with advertisers; they don't see much potential in Jiang Ye. Besides, look at her current state—she was even late for her audition today. If she's really filming for several months, who knows how many days off she'll have to take. Every extra day of work means more money, right? We invested in this film to make money."
The other investors chimed in, "Yes, casting Jiang Ye as the female lead is too risky."
Listening to their words, Ye Jin wanted to say a few words in Jiang Ye's defense, to help everyone understand the difficulties women face in the workplace, but remembering the plot of the original novel, she kept quiet.
In the original story, Jiang Ye naturally tried to make a comeback and even got a few jobs, but he had to give them up because of family issues.
Thinking of Jiang Ye's hopeless romantic nature, Ye Jin still couldn't bring herself to joke about her own money.
Moreover, even if she were willing, other investors wouldn't agree.
Just when Ye Jin thought everyone would choose the more reliable Lu Shilan, Sang Yang spoke up.
"I'm a woman too. I've been married and had children. After giving birth, I couldn't find work for a while. If it weren't for a producer I knew who was willing to give me a chance, I might not be a director now."
"There are so many women here, and most of them have experienced workplace discrimination to some extent. Although we can't completely change gender discrimination in the workplace, we can start with ourselves and provide a relatively fair environment for women. I don't think we can condemn her based solely on initial impressions."
Ye Jin had assumed that Sang Yang disliked Jiang Ye, but she was surprised that Jiang Ye would speak up for Sang Yang.
Moreover, it must be admitted that Sang Yang, having lived more than a decade longer than them, was quite adept at persuasion, and these words moved the women present.
However, there were still some men present, mostly investors, whose expressions remained extremely indifferent.
One of them even sneered, "Is Jiang Ye the only woman? Isn't Lu Shilan a woman too? Stop talking nonsense, it's annoying! I'm investing, not doing charity. If you insist on making such a ticking time bomb the female lead just for the sake of some so-called 'sex,' don't blame me for withdrawing my investment!"
As soon as he said that, more men began to agree.
"Yes, objectively speaking, I sympathize with Jiang Ye. But such a big issue as the employment environment for women should be left to the government to solve. We still need to be responsible for our finances."
"The other supporting characters are one thing, but how can the female lead withstand her constant absences? Although our project isn't S+, it still has an investment of 200 million! How can we afford to take such a risk?"
Ye Jin felt extremely annoyed by what the men were saying.