Why are you trying to steal her destiny? She's the little ancestor of the Xuanmen sect!

Chapter 181 Unbeatable in the Kindergarten

"You need to explain why," Li Ru's cold voice came, his eyes fixed on Qin Hao.

Qin Hao thought for a moment, then scratched his head: "Because I watched those martial arts heroes on TV, they can all fly over rooftops and are incredibly skilled at fighting!"

"You learned martial arts to fight people?" Li Ru raised an eyebrow at him.

Qin Hao shook his head like a rattle-drum: "No, I'm going to chase away the bad guys."

If I were that powerful, no bad people would bully children.

Thinking about it, Qin Hao recalled how pitiful he had been beaten before.

He wants to become stronger!

He's determined to be invincible in every kindergarten.

"It turns out it was to protect the weak."

Li Ru was secretly pleased.

It's good that the little guy has this kind of thought.

He was quite arrogant, as if learning martial arts wasn't very difficult: "Little kid."

"My name is Qin Hao," Qin Hao said earnestly.

Li Ru was amused by him: "Little Qin Hao, martial arts can't be mastered overnight. You have to put in a lot of hard work. Are you willing to do that?"

"Grandpa Li, my little brother is incredibly hardworking, isn't he?" Xiao Jiujiu secretly tugged at Qin Hao's sleeve.

Qin Hao nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes, sister is right, I can endure hardship."

Seeing this, Li Ru was somewhat satisfied.

"What are you doing?"

Qingfeng sensed something was wrong: "How come you can take on apprentices just by attending a banquet? Let me see?"

"Look."

Li Ru simply smiled and remained silent.

Qinghuai paced around Qin Hao several times, then suddenly his eyes lit up: "His aptitude is quite good. If he could learn from me..."

"Sorry, I've already chosen this one."

Li Ru bluntly interrupted Qingfeng's imagination.

"Hehe, Grandpa Li, are you going to take him as your apprentice?" Little Jiu Jiu asked with a smile, looking incredibly cute.

Li Ru nodded: "Then let me ask you a few more questions."

The next step is to assess Qin Hao's character. If there are no issues, the formal apprenticeship ceremony can proceed.

Qin Hao answered in a very professional manner.

Although the answers were naive, they were indeed given a serious response.

Li Ru nodded: "I agree to take you as my disciple, but I'll give you three days to consider it."

Learning martial arts is not child's play. If you still want to learn in three days, have your sister bring you to me.

"Okay!" Qin Hao nodded, looking at Xiao Jiujiu with eager eyes.

Xiao Jiujiu chuckled: "I'll give you three days. You need to think it over carefully and talk to your parents."

"Good sister!"

Qin Hao nodded obediently.

He was completely different from the arrogant and domineering Qin Hao he had been before.

After settling things with Qin Hao, Xiao Jiu Jiu was forcibly sent home by Ye Chen and Bai Jianan.

"Move aside, I was here first." Bai Jianan frowned and pushed Ye Chen aside.

Ye Chen: "What does it matter who came first or last? Anyway, I can do better."

"Xiao Jiu, do you want some ice cream?"

"Xiao Jiu has toys, shall I buy you one?"

"This looks delicious, I'll buy it."

Neither of them got into the car; they both followed Xiao Jiu Jiu on foot, like two naive elementary school students.

Xiao Jiu Jiu was both amused and exasperated.

"Stop reading, I'm in a hurry to eat it, the ice cream is about to melt."

Little Jiu Jiu didn't have time to watch them fight over it; she focused on eating the melting ice cream.

"You're full, let's get in the car!"

Xiao Jiu Jiu wiped her mouth and looked at Ye Chen with a smile: "Brother Ye, I know your car is behind us."

"Tired from walking? Okay, let's get in the car." Ye Chen smiled and raised an eyebrow at Bai Jianan.

Bai Jianan: My fist is hard!

"Brother Bai, let's go together. Walking is tiring. Let's hitch a ride," Xiao Jiujiu reassured Bai Jianan.

Bai Jianan snorted: "See? Xiao Jiu is being considerate of me. What does it have to do with you?"

The two were still arguing when Xiao Jiujiu quietly opened the car door.

She spotted Assistant Kwong in the driver's seat immediately: "Hello~"

"Miss Jiu, children shouldn't sit in the front. Please sit in the back." Assistant Kuang smiled helplessly at her.

Xiao Jiujiu paused for a moment, then silently moved to the back.

Ye Chen and Bai Jianan were still arguing outside.

Little Jiu Jiu leaned against the car window, her chin resting on her hand: "Can you please stop making so much noise? I want to go home!"

Assistant Kwong: Don't look at what you shouldn't see. I'll pretend I didn't see it.

"coming!"

The two got into the car, one on each side, with Xiao Jiujiu sandwiched in the middle.

When the car arrived at the Qin family's gate, Xiao Jiujiu waved to the two of them: "Brother Ye, Brother Bai, bye-bye~"

Goodnight, Xiao Jiu.

Bai Jianan waved to her.

Xiao Jiujiu turned around and waited for the car to leave before going home immediately.

She stood downstairs and called out, "Coal Ball!"

"Meow~"

A lump of coal poked its head out from a crack in the balcony: "What are you doing?"

"Come down and help me, I need to go next door to find Brother Lu Li." Xiao Jiu Jiu pouted.

The little girl was a bit unhappy.

Why didn't Brother Lu Li come? He didn't even tell me.

Has something happened?

The coal ball above said, "It's too late. Even if you go, everyone will be asleep. Come back."

"Too……"

After glancing at the time, Xiao Jiujiu gave up.

She went back to the door and rang the doorbell.

The butler opened the door for her: "Ninth Miss."

"Uncle Butler~ I want to eat strawberries!"

When Xiao Jiu Jiu made her request, the butler naturally dared not neglect it: "Yes, Miss Jiu."

"I'll deliver it to your door in a bit, I'm going back to take a shower now~"

Xiao Jiu Jiu lifted her skirt and went back upstairs like a runaway little princess.

*

The next morning.

Ye Xuan had arranged to audition with the production crew at a scenic spot.

That place is a popular filming location for period dramas.

Ye Xuan, who got up early, had Shen Qing do her makeup and put on the Hanfu she had custom-made at a high price before nodding in satisfaction.

Glamorous and radiant.

There was a captivating quality to his expression.

She's going to play a really bad supporting female character.

This supporting female character is the Empress Dowager, and a very luxurious young Empress Dowager at that.

The Empress Dowager and the Emperor were once lovers, but she was forcibly taken by the late Emperor and became the Emperor's mother.

Her heart had changed; she had a strong possessive desire for the emperor and treated every woman who entered the harem with hostility.

Including the innocent and naive female lead.

The female protagonist is a time traveler who uses various means to win the emperor's favor, sow discord between them, and finally successfully eliminates the empress dowager, living happily ever after with the emperor.

Although the script was somewhat outrageous and crazy, Ye Xuan really liked the role: "I've never played a psychopath before, and I feel like I have the right feel for it."

"Such a beautiful pervert is indeed very appealing."

Shen Qing nodded in agreement.

The housekeeper took her to the scenic area, helped her carry her things, and went with her to the film set.

Many people came to audition, and Ye Xuan attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.

She was very beautiful, dressed in red, but she lacked the dignity of an empress dowager; instead, she was quite alluring.

Director Zhang's eyes lit up when he saw Ye Xuan: "That person is very beautiful. If she has good acting skills, this role will be very outstanding."

"I would also like."

The original author nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly said with some doubt, "That person looks familiar."

"It seems to be Ye Xuan?"

The screenwriter was somewhat surprised: "I didn't expect her to change so much after retiring from the entertainment industry. This look is a complete departure from her previous style, but she looks so beautiful!"

"I'm really looking forward to her acting. Her makeup and styling make her look like she's auditioning for the second female lead." The author nodded in satisfaction.

Ye Xuan glanced around before finding a chair to sit down.

Sitting on the bench, Ye Xuan glanced at the people around her and listened to their conversation.

There aren't many people vying for the role of the villainous second female lead. People don't really like this kind of crazy character, one that viewers won't like.

The others auditioned for minor supporting roles, while the female lead had already been cast.

Murong Youyi is one of the most popular young actresses in the entertainment industry.

She comes from a wealthy family, debuted in a girl group, has strong professional skills, good acting skills, and has starred in several hit dramas, winning the hearts of many.

The investors requested that she be chosen for the role.

People who auditioned all wanted to act alongside her.

Among the dozen or so people who came to audition for the role of the second female lead, there were a few people she was quite familiar with.

They are all female celebrities who are somewhat famous in the entertainment industry.

These people are chatting.

"You guys auditioned for the second female lead too? That role seems pretty crazy. I've read the original novel."

"I watched it too, and I was like a madwoman. I felt like I didn't even want to audition anymore, but my agent insisted that I come."

"I would prefer to play the third female lead, at least a kind-hearted imperial concubine, with more screen time, and the emperor would like the imperial concubine more."

"The emperor respected the Empress Dowager, but the Empress Dowager was his lover."

Those people were having a very heated discussion.

Ye Xuan lowered her eyes and quickly reviewed the characterization of the female supporting character in the original work, as well as how to reenact that scene without props.

This scene depicts the Empress Dowager learning that the female lead is pregnant with the Emperor's child, and inviting her to chat and laugh in the Imperial Garden.

Then, he inadvertently pushed the female lead into the water and pretended to rescue her, gaining her trust in the plot.

"Is Number 19 here?"

Ye Xuan sat for an hour at a time.

"exist."

Upon hearing "Number Nineteen," she immediately stood up and slowly walked over: "I am Number Nineteen."

"Let's go over there." The man took the number and pointed to the pavilion not far away.

Ye Xuan nodded and walked over.

Inside the pavilion sat the judges, and not far away a pretty girl was sitting and drinking water: "I'm exhausted. Those actors with no acting skills can't even put on a cohesive performance."

If you see someone who looks guilty after wronging someone, they'll be immediately exposed, or they're even more cowardly than me, lacking assertiveness.

"Those people from before have all been eliminated, and I don't know if we can find a suitable one."

As Ye Xuan approached, she overheard them complaining.

Upon seeing Ye Xuan arrive, no one in the pavilion spoke again.

The female lead sat up, her eyes scanning Ye Xuan with a hint of satisfaction: "So beautiful, so stunning!"

"Are you here to audition for the second female lead?" Director Zhang asked, following procedure.

Ye Xuan nodded: "Yes."

"Let's begin, Xiaoyi, go and try acting." Director Zhang winked at Murong Youyi.

Murong Youyi put on her belly button, stood by the pool, and suddenly turned around: "Mother!"

The little girl had a bright smile on her face, and her hand was gently touching her belly. She looked very happy.

Ye Xuan's gaze fell on her stomach, and her eyes widened in surprise.

As the girl turned around, a sinister glint flashed in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, you are pregnant. How can you stand by the pool? You might fall into the water." Ye Xuan smiled.

But the smile didn't reach his eyes.

With a smile on her lips, the Empress Dowager walked step by step to the Empress's side.

The Empress smiled and took the Empress Dowager's arm: "Mother, this is the first child of His Majesty and me. I can feel his heartbeat."

"Is such that."

The Empress Dowager gently helped the Empress up, saying, "Be careful, let's move back a bit."

Just then, she quietly tripped the Empress and gave her a push.

The Empress was unsteady.

"thump!"

Hearing the sound of someone falling into the water, the Empress cried out in alarm, "Help! Help!"

The pool wasn't deep, but the Empress panicked, watching as the water threatened to drown her.

Several people nearby immediately walked to the pavilion to watch.

Watching drones and cameras film is still not as exciting as seeing it in person.

"Mother, my child..." The Empress struggled in the water and tears streamed down her face.

Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager jumped into the water and picked up the Empress, saying, "Don't be afraid, your mother is here."

"Mother!" The Empress cried uncontrollably, clinging to the Empress Dowager's neck in the water.

The maids stepped forward and helped them up.

Director Zhang said, "Let's continue filming the scenes in the palace."

"Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician, please go up."

The imperial physician, carrying a box, ran over: It's my turn to perform!

"How is the Empress?" the Empress Dowager asked anxiously.

After taking her pulse, the imperial physician secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Her Majesty the Empress is fine. She was just a little frightened. I will give you some medicine to help with the pregnancy. Just take it on time."

Upon hearing the Empress's disregard, the Empress Dowager's eyes instantly changed, her gaze filled with resentment and malice.

"Card!"

As soon as the sound faded, Ye Xuan snapped out of her daze: "Sorry, I pushed you down just now."

She reached out her hand to Murong Youyi on the ground.

The latter stood up with a smile: "It's okay, you're the first person to act this far with me."

“That’s right, everyone before me broke down in the first scene.” Director Zhang nodded with a smile: “You handled it very well.”

It must be said that, after watching the scene just now, they could all see that Ye Xuan portrayed the character's facial expressions exceptionally well.

"Thank you for the compliment." Ye Xuan smiled with relief.

The author and screenwriter exchanged a glance: "Let's take another look at the enlarged, high-definition expressions."

"I think she's the one. She acted so well." Murong Youyi was very satisfied with Ye Xuan after filming together.

Ye Xuan smiled and praised, "Your portrayal of the seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead was also very convincing."

The female protagonist at the beginning was a time traveler, and all she could see was the emperor, and everything revolved around her.

He assumed the Empress Dowager was a great person just because she casually showed him a little kindness.

Only later did he feign compliance with the Empress Dowager.

"Hehe, I really like you. I've seen your TV dramas before."

Murong Youyi smiled and took out her phone: "Would it be convenient to add each other on WeChat?"

"it is good."

Ye Xuan did not refuse and added Murong Youyi on WeChat.

The three people over there stared at the high-definition camera for a long time, becoming more and more excited: "This is it, this is it! I love it so much! This is exactly the Empress Dowager I imagined!"

"I also think this Empress Dowager is good, but I'm afraid she won't be able to portray the emotional scenes with the Emperor." The screenwriter stroked his chin.

This empress dowager looks like a warrior of pure hatred.

Director Zhang: "No more discussion, she's the one!"

"Hello, Ms. Ye Xuan, after our discussion, we've decided that you will be the second female lead in this drama! Can we discuss the specific details of the collaboration later?" Director Zhang smiled at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

She's taken the first step back into the entertainment industry.

The next step is to prepare the team and find an agent...