black-framed glasses. The other man was wearing a down jacket. He was not tall, but he looked very smart.

The woman standing in front of them was wearing a pure white high slit dress. The dress was very thin and she had draped a pink fur shawl over her shoulders. She was arranging her earrings with her head lowered. When she looked up, her lovely long curly hair drew a black line in the air.

Her every action was like that of a superstar.

But when she saw Han Zhan, Du Xueyan was stunned.

Gu Shengyao saw that Du Xueyan was standing still and urged her. “It’s time to go down, Xueyan. The director has a bad temper and hates people who are late the most.”

Du Xueyan didn’t speak but just stared at the tall, mature man in front of her in a daze. It had been several months since they last met and Han Zhan was still as handsome as ever. However, his blue-grey eyes were still cold.

“What’s the matter?” Gu Shengyao noticed Du Xueyan’s unusual behavior. He walked up to her side and glanced at her. Seeing that Du Xueyan was in a daze as she looked at the person in front, Gu Shengyao also looked up at Han Zhan.

Gu Shengyao recognized Han Zhan.

This was the first time Gu Shengyao met Du Xueyan’s first boyfriend.

The photo would weaken a person’s aura and sharpness. The Han Zhan in the photo looked like a tall, handsome man with long legs. But in real life, Han Zhan was domineering. When he fully released his aura, even Gu Shengyao, who had seen all sorts of big shots, had to avoid him.

He was indeed worthy of being called an elite sniper.

Du Xueyan snapped out of her trance. She lifted the sides of her dress and walked elegantly and calmly toward Han Zhan. She stopped a meter away from Han Zhan.

“Han Zhan, long time no see.” Du Xueyan tried her best to sound calm and composed, but her trembling voice betrayed her flustered heart.

Long time no see.

It has really been a long time.

Han Zhan turned around and looked straight at Du Xueyan. “Long time no see.” Unlike Du Xueyan’s feigned calmness, Han Zhan was really calm. The way he looked at Du Xueyan was peaceful. There was no joy or sadness. It was like seeing an old acquaintance.

Han Zhan’s calm tone made Du Xueyan’s heart sink.

Staring at the dazzling Du Xueyan, Han Zhan smiled mildly. “I heard that you won the Grammy Awards and brought glory to the Chinese. Congratulations.”

As if he couldn’t see how awkward Du Xueyan’s expression was, Han Zhan continued, “Now it seems that you were right to choose to break up with me and to work hard for your career.”

Han Zhan wasn’t blaming Du Xueyan but he really thought so. However, Du Xueyan’s face turned deathly pale at his words.

“Han Zhan, are you blaming me?” It was hard for Du Xueyan not to think so.

“Huh?” Han Zhan recalled what he had just said and felt that it was easy for Du Xueyan to misunderstand.

Han Zhan explained seriously, “I don’t blame you and I don’t hate you anymore. Even if I did, time has already washed away that hatred. Moreover, I am already married and have a wife whom I truly love.”

Han Zhan took a deep look at Du Xueyan and sincerely wished her well. “Du Xueyan, you sing very well. My wife is also your fan. All the best. I hope that more people will hear your songs and I wish you good luck.”

With that, Han Zhan opened the door and entered the room without turning back.

The door closed in front of Du Xueyan. Du Xueyan gazed at the tightly shut door, her heart bleeding profusely.

Gu Shengyao walked over and held Du Xueyan’s arm. He reminded her. “Xueyan, if you don’t go down now, you will be late.”

“Gu Shengyao, did you hear that? He wished me good luck and hoped that I’ll be popular.” Du Xueyan gazed at the dark pattern on the carpet, her vision gradually blurring.

Gu Shengyao furrowed his brows in frustration. “Du Xueyan, don’t forget who you are and what you should do after seeing an old lover.” Compared to such a Du Xueyan, Gu Shengyao admired the Du Xueyan who would give up everything just to succeed.

Du Xueyan took a deep breath and closed her eyes.

“I’ m ready.” She gathered the shawl tighter around her shoulders, lifted her heels, and walked on like a proud peacock.

I can only walk forward and not retreat!

Du Xueyan’s appearance at the waiting hall on the fifth floor stunned all the contestants. No one expected Du Xueyan to be involved in this audition. Director Du Junei’s reputation was not to be underestimated.

As soon as Du Xueyan and Gu Shengyao arrived, they knocked on the door of the interview room without waiting in line and entered alone.

Song Ci walked out of the washroom and saw a white figure disappearing into the main entrance of the hall. She glanced at it casually before retracting her gaze and walking to her own stool to sit down.

After Song Ci sat down, she heard her cell phone ring. It was a message from Han Zhan.

Song Ci felt it was strange. Han Zhan usually contacted her via WeChat. Why did he text her this time?

ong Ci took out her cell phone and opened the message box. Han Zhan said, [Baby Ci, I met Du Xueyan at the hotel corridor just now. She seems to be taking part in the auditions too. All the best!]

Right after meeting Du Xueyan, Han Zhan told Song Ci about this. Han Zhan was well-versed in the ways of husband and wife and knew that as husband and wife, they should be more honest with each other to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Upon receiving this message, Song Ci was more shocked than jealous.

Du Xueyan is also participating in the pre-selection?

Du Xueyan and Han Zhan met upstairs?

Song Ci snapped out of her trance and felt slightly sour inside. It was so disgusting to see an old lover.

Song Ci didn’t reply to Han Zhan’s message. She turned to look at the scene. She didn’t see Du Xueyan but saw Gu Shengyao standing by the window making a call.

It looked like the woman in the white dress whom she saw at the door of the interview room was Du Xueyan.

Song Ci was originally not nervous. But after knowing that Du Xueyan was also a competitor, she suddenly felt slightly nervous.

Song Ci hurriedly ate a piece of toffee to calm her nerves.

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About 10 minutes later, Du Xueyan came out. Once she came out, everyone looked up and stared at Du Xueyan.

Du Xueyan ignored their stares. She walked toward Gu Shengyao and said, “Let’s go back.”

Gu Shengyao asked her, “How do you feel? Are you confident?”

Du Xueyan frowned and said, “I’ m not sure either. Let’s wait for the notice.” Du Xueyan was a singer, not an actress. She had come to this audition with the intention of giving it a try. Although it would be a pity if she couldn’t be chosen, she wouldn’t lose hope.

“Let’s go then.”

The two of them were about to leave when Du Junfei’s assistant opened the door and shouted. “Next, Song Ci!”

A graceful figure stood up from the crowd. The girl was wearing a silver pink, pleated fairy-style dress. Her black hair was wound up in a bun and there was no jewelry on her elegant neck.

She was only wearing a pair of pink crystal earrings, but the simple adornment was breathtakingly beautiful.

Song Ci was wearing flats and holding a violin in her hand as she walked gracefully towards the main door. Just as she was about to enter, she suddenly turned around and looked up at Gu Shengyao and Du Xueyan.

Du Xueyan narrowed her eyes. She also stared at Song Ci. The two of them stared at each other in silence.