Chapter 441: Chapter 441: The Villager Who Doesn’t Appreciate Art?
Gu Pingting felt her face itching.
She wasn’t sure if it was because she danced too vigorously, causing sweat from her forehead to drip down to her cheeks, irritating them uncomfortably.
She spun as she danced, using her long sleeves to try to cover her face, then quickly scratched a couple of times.
Whew—
Finally, a bit more comfortable, not as itchy.
The next few moves were quite difficult ones. If she performed well, the director might extend the half-minute audition to three minutes, allowing her to perform the entire "Drunken Immortal Dance" and thoroughly astonish everyone present.
She couldn’t help but glance again at Zuzi outside the door, but found that Zuzi wasn’t watching her at all, instead fiddling with her smartwatch, checking someone’s messages.
Hmph.
Gu Pingting thought disdainfully, a rural person who doesn’t understand the appreciation of art!
Such a country girl from a small town doesn’t realize that others stand at heights she can’t even dream of reaching.
She withdrew her gaze and continued her whirling dance.
Having practiced both ballet and traditional dance from a young age, she had great confidence in her skills.
However.
Just as she was brimming with confidence, ready to flaunt the dance moves her aunt choreographed for her, those she was most proud of.
Director Ma Xiaogang suddenly called out, "Stop!"
Gu Pingting thought she had misheard.
She was dancing so well, and it had only been a few seconds. How could he ask her to stop?
So she continued her dazzling dance.
This time, Ma Xiaogang’s tone was a bit harsh and impatient, "I said stop, Gu Pingting!"
Though she might be seen as a rich young lady by others, in the eyes of Ma Xiaogang, she was just another newcomer auditioning, treated equally.
"Director, do you think I’ve shown enough of my level already?" Gu Pingting still held onto hope.
"Yes, enough."
"Then Director, the role of Nuwa, can it be settled..."
Assistant Director Zhao Jin looked pleased, "I think she’s not bad! Director Ma, what do you think?"
Who knew Ma Xiaogang would pour cold water on it: "It’s obvious her skills are inadequate for the role."
Zhao Jin: "..." This Lao Ma has a temper really like a stone in a latrine: stinky and hard. Didn’t you see you almost made the girl cry with your words?
Gu Pingting stood stunned, her eyes reddening, "Director, was my dance not good?"
Ma Xiaogang tersely replied, "It’s not the feeling I want for my show."
Gu Pingting inexplicably felt her face itch more, surely because the director had embarrassed her publicly, making her flush!
She tried to advocate for herself, "Director, this Drunken Immortal Dance is what Nuwa performs for her brother, it’s supposed to be seductive and alluring. I’ve really put effort into understanding the character and expression. Where do you think doesn’t feel right?"
Ma Xiaogang: "Everything’s wrong! Nuwa’s costume, expression, appearance, and the dance moves you’re doing, even your skin tone. The entire feel is off."
Completely denied!
Gu Pingting stumbled a bit, touching her face.
She ignored other criticisms, but her face was definitely flawless, beautified by cosmetic procedures. She almost fell in love with her own reflection before stepping out.
Moreover, the look Assistant Director Zhao Jin gave her earlier, was clearly a look of interest from a man to a woman. How was she not right or beautiful?
"Bang——"
The glass door was pushed open.
A man in a black hoodie with a cool demeanor walked in, unceremoniously pointing out the details that Ma Xiaogang was too lazy to explain:
"Your dance isn’t professional. You mainly studied ballet, right? You’ve only skimmed the surface of traditional dance, and your movements reflect Western aesthetics, focusing on showcasing female physical traits and so-called sultry curves. These techniques would be fine for a dancer role, but for Nuwa? Sorry, please don’t desecrate the noble image of Nuwa as she exists in my heart. You’re not suitable."