[BL] Accidental Mark

Chapter 57

Cheng Xia knew that it was much harder to win the role of the trainee police officer than it was to win 'Qin Nian.' Folding Paper might've been a drama invested in by Tianxuan but it was a school online drama. Stars with a bit of talent in the entertainment circle didn't want to play this type of youth online drama.

Meanwhile, Disappearing Traces wasn't the same at all. The main creator of this drama was a very prestigious suspense drama production team in the industry. The suspense dramas that Director Zhu filmed previously were well-known. In the hearts of the audience members who liked suspense dramas, Director Zhu was a guarantee of quality.

Since Disappearing Traces wouldn't pass the review of TV stations due to some bloody, gory, and violent plots, it took the route of an Internet drama. First-tier celebrities wouldn't aim to be the protagonists of such a niche suspense drama but for second and third-tier celebrities, this type of drama was the best springboard for the transition from an idol to a strength actor. It was conceivable that the audience scene would be a sea of people and there would be fierce competition.

Zhou Yan was extremely worried. She gritted her teeth and asked nervously, "President Pei, Cheng Xia is competing with alpha actors this time, not omega actors... he doesn't have much of an advantage, right?"

Pei Shaoze said in his heart, 'I am his advantage.'

Of course, this couldn't be mentioned directly. Pei Shaoze calmly told her, "Zhu Zheng is a decent director with an assertive style. He doesn't care about the fame and status of the actors. He just looks at actors who match the role. In the previous 'Criminal Investigation Archives' trilogy, he used newcomers and the effect wasn't bad. Therefore, Cheng Xia isn't without a chance. Besides, participating in more auditions is good for Cheng Xia. It will just be an unexpected bonus if he is selected. If he isn't selected then think of it as experience."

Zhou Yan immediately nodded. "If President Pei says so. Then we'll go back and prepare well."

Pei Shaoze handed her the schedule. "The audition is on June 1st. The actors participating in the audition should sign up by email in advance. Go back and make Cheng Xia's personal profile. Then send it to the crew's inbox."

Zhou Yan quickly took the schedule and left the office with Cheng Xia.

She was very puzzled. Cheng Xia's first drama hadn't been broadcasted yet and he was still a 'small and invisible' artist. Wasn't it too urgent for President Pei to ask Cheng Xia to audition for a second drama? Perhaps it was to enrich Cheng Xia's experience? In any case, President Pei's arrangements had to be listened to. Zhou Yan turned around and started to prepare the materials and inquire about information. She instructed Cheng Xia to read the script carefully.

Cheng Xia started to read the script when he got home.

This was the final script that had been revised. The crew originally wanted Shu Yue to be the first male lead so the script was sent to Shu Yue's agent and the contract was about to be signed. As a result, Shu Yue retreated from the circle. During the time when the agent Xu Sitong was busy apologizing to the crew, she reported this incident to Pei Shaoze. Due to this, Pei Shaoze discovered a treasure crew and wanted Cheng Xia to try the second male lead. He had already read the script and it had the potential for huge popularity. If shot well, it could even become the benchmark for suspense dramas.

The main plot of the drama Disappearing Traces revolved around an unsolved case.

Xu Ziyang was a young criminal investigations police officer who just graduated from the police academy. He went back to his uncle's house for dinner on the weekend to celebrate his birthday. His uncle asked him to stay there that night but he went out in the middle of the night because his good buddies from the police academy asked him to have a party. As a result, all four of his uncle's family were killed that night without any traces being left at the scene.