The Duke’s Affair – Part Two [Complited]

“Oh…” Ou Tong pondered, nodding her head. “Students, quiet down, let me finish before you get too excited! Quiet! There are requirements for the audition! Listen to me!” The department head tried hard to calm everyone down. After a moment, the students settled into a hopeful silence to listen. “However, I suspect that after I’ve finished, most of you will be disappointed…” The department head pouted, seeing the impatient looks on their faces, he continued with a smile, “This opportunity is great, Peak isn’t looking for supporting roles or extras, but for the female lead!” “Wow! The female lead too!” The girls exclaimed in surprise, as if they had already been chosen. “Sigh… girls always get more chances!” The boys murmured in dismay. The department head and the guiding teacher exchanged knowing smiles; such dramatic scenes where some are joyful and others are sorrowful are quite common, so they were not surprised. Clearing his throat, he continued, “However, this time, the requirements for the female lead are very high. Not only must you have some acting experience, but your height must be between 168 to 170 cm, your appearance must have a sense of mystery and be otherworldly, and most importantly…” The department head drew out his words, scanning the female students below… “What is it! Director, tell us!” The girls couldn’t contain their eagerness to ask. Even the boys were curious, their eyes wide open. “You must have martial arts skills! Because there are many action scenes in this performance!” “Oh no, how could that be!” “Does knowing a bit of Taekwondo count?” “Um… martial arts? Would dance do?” As soon as the department head finished speaking, the room erupted again, but this time, mostly in disappointment… “Students, if you meet the requirements, submit your names to your class advisor by 10 AM tomorrow. Tomorrow at 2 PM, the casting team for ‘Seeking Dragons’ and the head of Peak will personally come to the school for the auditions!” The department head added. “Tomorrow already? I don’t even have time to cram!” “If it were later, I could enroll in a crash course in martial arts…” “That’s too demanding…” “Alright, girls, let’s continue with the lesson. If your skills don’t match the role’s requirements, it means you’re not perfect yet. To not miss out on future opportunities, everyone should keep working hard to improve themselves! The director is right, opportunities are for those who are prepared! Everyone, continue the lesson seriously!” The guiding teacher seized the moment to educate the students earnestly. “Yes… Teacher…” But clearly, everyone had lost the enthusiasm they had earlier… The female lead of Peak… what a great opportunity! “Remember, students who meet the criteria, make sure to sign up with your class advisor by 10 AM tomorrow!” The department head reminded cheerfully as he got up to leave, “Alright, let’s continue with the lesson!”