The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 257 Protagonist Halo

The moonlight was like a hook, and the summer night in Z City was as cool as water.

Wearing a bathrobe, Hao Meigui lit a cigarette, poured herself a glass of red wine, and then sat on the sofa, drinking it with a sense of unease.

She grabbed her phone and dialed her agent's number:

"Xiao Bei, find me a male model, I want to chat with him."

"Sister Rose, you're still a star the company is heavily promoting, so you'd better be careful with your words and actions,"

Xiao Bei's tip.

Hao Meigui thought about it and felt it made sense, then asked:

"Xiao Bei, what should I do if I love someone but can't have them?"

Xiao Bei looked completely bewildered.

"Rose, what's wrong with you? If you love someone but can't have them, just let go. Why bother? Love is like shoes; if they don't fit, they'll hurt."

Hao Meigui took a sip of red wine:

"Forget it, I'll stop looking for male models for now and get some rest."

The next day, Hao Meigui arrived at the competition venue as scheduled for her final performance showdown.

She was confident that with her years of experience and hard work in the entertainment industry, she would definitely be better than that young, untrained girl.

The scene designed for today's competition performance is:

The complex expressions and feelings a woman has when she falls in love with a man who already has a girlfriend and receives his wedding invitation.

Hao Meigui was the first to appear, and the spotlight focused on her.

Her expressions and body language seemed to transport the audience into a world full of emotional entanglements.

The moment she received the wedding invitation, a look of shock flashed across her face, which then turned into a wild laugh.

The wedding invitation in her hand was torn to shreds, and the scraps of paper fell into the air.

Hao Meigui's eyes were filled with complex emotions—the pain, anger, and helplessness of unrequited love.

She seemed ready to rush out and confront the man, every movement brimming with tension and power.

The audience was deeply captivated by her performance, as if they were witnessing a real woman struggling in love.

Next up is Qiu Ziyue's performance.

After accepting the wedding invitation, a deep sense of disappointment appeared in her eyes.

A tear slid down the corner of her eye and slowly rolled down her cheek.

But soon, she gently wiped away her tears, her lips curving upwards into a forced smile.

She called to wish that man well:

I wish you happiness and joy in the future.

Qiu Ziyue's expression was spot-on, conveying both her inner pain and her strength and tolerance.

The audience was moved by her delicate performance, and felt the deep affection and relief she silently endured.

Zhao Wanqing was the third to appear, and her entrance was accompanied by a powerful aura.

She accepted the wedding invitation with a calm expression, but her eyes revealed a firm resolve.

She didn't show much change in expression; she simply placed the wedding invitation aside and turned to face the audience.

Her performance was concise and powerful, conveying a sense of independence and self-respect.

The audience felt the resilience and indomitable spirit in her character, as if she were saying:

"I don't need him to define my happiness."

However, after receiving the wedding invitation, Gong Xiaoxiao burst into tears in her room, demonstrating the fragility and sensitivity of a young girl.

Based on the performances, the judges unanimously agreed that each performance had its own unique characteristics, but Qiu Ziyue's performance had a stronger positive aura as the female lead, while Hao Meigui was more in line with the supporting role.

"What? Why? I acted so well."

Hao Meigui was furious at the scene.

"Hao Meigui, do you want to get beaten up again?"

Zhao Wanqing reminded her from beside her.

Hao Meigui lowered her voice and said:

"I just don't accept it. Why is it that Qiu Ziyue is only a high school sophomore, not a performing arts major, and has no performing experience?"

Seeing that the audience was getting a little restless, the host asked the judges for their opinions.

The judges were in an uproar.

Although they wanted to force a conclusion, it was a live broadcast, and they wanted to end it amicably in front of the audience.

"Alright, Hao Meigui, if you're still not convinced, I'll give you another chance. I'll demonstrate your disguise skills right here and now, how about it?"

Qi Yuxuan said.

"What kind of disguise technique?"

Hao Meigui was puzzled.

"It means you'll have some time, and then you'll disguise yourself as different people of different ages in the background."

Qi Yuxuan said.

“I can portray people of all identities and ages,” Hao Meigui said.

“Okay, let’s go through the character settings one by one and see whose performance and costume are better. Next, you and Qiu Ziyue will start by playing an 80-year-old woman.”

Qi Yuxuan said.

When Gong Xiaoxiao and Zhao Wanqing saw that Hao Meigui wanted to find fault again, they voluntarily withdrew from the competition.

About twenty minutes later, Zhao Wanqing appeared.

She put on a wig and dressed in old woman's clothes, instantly transforming into a kind old lady.

Her performance was outstanding; every movement and expression was convincing.

She told her story in a soft voice, winning rounds of applause from the audience.

Immediately afterwards, an old woman dressed in tattered clothes, hunchbacked and frail, weathered by life, and leaning on a cane walked onto the stage.

Holding a broken bowl, she tearfully accused her son and daughter-in-law of being unfilial, causing her immense suffering in life.

Her voice trembled, and her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

The audience was deeply moved, and many couldn't help but shed tears.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise:

"Where did this old lady come from? I don't see Qiu Ziyue. Where is Qiu Ziyue?"

Just as everyone was puzzled, the old woman standing on the stage suddenly peeled off her face mask and straightened her back.

"Hello everyone, I am Qiu Ziyue," Qiu Ziyue said with a smile and a wave.

"Ah, it really is Qiu Ziyue, even her voice has returned to normal, it's absolutely amazing."

The entire theater was filled with emotion and admiration.

"What? This isn't true! I'm still not convinced!" Hao Meigui said, her face flushed.

"Why is Hao Meigui like this? She's still not convinced, what more does she want?"

Some of the audience members whispered among themselves.

Some viewers wanted to continue watching and said:

"Let's have another match then, so she can accept defeat wholeheartedly."

After discussing it with Qi Yuxuan, the judges decided to give Hao Meigui another chance.

One of the judges said:

"Here's what we'll do: this time you'll play the role of a chubby, ugly maid named Xiaomei, bring your young master a bowl of medicine, and then put chili peppers in the medicine to tease him."

On set, a young gentleman-looking actor was found to act alongside both Hao Meigui and Qiu Ziyue.

This idea was clearly Qi Yuxuan's.

Qi Yuxuan wanted to test Qiu Ziyue and Hao Meigui's acting skills, and also wanted to awaken Qiu Ziyue's memories through the bits and pieces of the past.

As the lights dimmed, the curtain in the center of the stage slowly opened.

As a burst of light music began, Hao Meigui took the stage first.

She plays a chubby, ugly maid named Xiaomei.

Wearing loose, coarse cloth clothes and with her face covered in thick makeup, she looked both comical and adorable.

Her clumsy yet comical movements drew laughter from the audience.

Hao Meigui carefully carried a bowl of medicine towards the young master's study.

Her steps were unsteady, as if she might knock over the bowl in her hands at any moment.

When she walked up to the young master, she deliberately held the medicine bowl high and showed an exaggerated smile.

He muttered to himself, "Young master, it's time to take your medicine!"

The audience laughed. Haha, this looks like 'Big Brother, it's time to take your medicine.'

The entire performance captivated the audience, with many saying:

"Hao Meigui is indeed very experienced on stage; her performance was excellent."

Next, Qiu Ziyue appeared.

She also played the role of the maid Xiaomei, but this time she cleverly used ancient disguise techniques.

She not only put several "black moles" on her face.

He also used special props to alter his facial contours, making himself look more rounded and honest.

Her appearance was so stunning that it was almost impossible to recognize her true identity.

Holding the medicine bowl, Qiu Ziyue leaned close to the young master's ear, feigning mystery, and whispered:

"Young master, it won't be good if the medicine gets cold, please drink it quickly!"

A sly glint flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Then, she took out a small packet of chili powder from her sleeve and quickly sprinkled it into the medicine bowl. Her movements were smooth and natural, without any flaws.

The young master took the medicine bowl and gulped down a large mouthful.

Instantly, his expression turned extremely painful, his eyes widened, and his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

He coughed violently, his face turning red, clearly irritated by the chili peppers.

The audience burst into laughter, applauding the comedic effect.

However, during the performance, Qiu Ziyue suddenly felt a strange sense of familiarity well up in her heart.

She looked at the scene before her, as if she had experienced a similar situation before.

To be continued in the next chapter!