139 Believe In You

Outside the audition room, wherever one looked they could see handsome young men gathered around waiting for their turn. Some were from Film Academy, some already had gained some fame in the industry, some were novices who came to try their luck.

Hyson didn't know which category he fell in. He wasn't someone who had any experience in acting but he had his own fame in the singing industry. Although he was a beginner, he wasn't here just to try his luck. He was serious about doing his very best.

From the time he had been sitting here waiting for his turn, he had gained a deeper understanding of this project.

For instance, he learned that the original author of the fantasy series, 'Secret' was also the producer and assistant director for the movie. Also, he learned how the author, Sora actually convinced an internationally renowned and prestigious director, Amiah Jade to board this ship.

"Do you know this is Director Jade's first domestic project?"

"There is a rumor that the director only chose this project because of her friendship with the scriptwriter."

"I heard Director Jade is a difficult woman."

"I just wish to get a chance to work with her once. Even as a small role, the impact will be big."

"This time, you should all be worried about the scriptwriter instead. As the author of the original series, her expectations for the characters are high."

"Haiz! She is the kind of author who really wants to bring her characters to life in the most realistic way possible. Isn't that why she is investing so much money?"

Hyson had lowered his cap to hide his face and had even been keeping a low profile by hiding in a corner. No matter what all of these people gossiped about, it didn't affect him at all. He didn't think there was anyone more difficult than his own best friend. So, whoever this director was, he wasn't worried about her.

And neither did he think about the author who had unrealistic expectations from the actors. Because all this while, he was only thinking about the people who had full faith in him and his abilities. Whether it was his family or his group members, everyone had wished him luck.

But even if he was a confident guy, who rarely got nervous, currently he could feel his palms sweating. He wasn't nervous about failing but rather, he was worried about what if he wasn't able to do his best? He didn't wish to give up without giving his absolute best!

When it came to singing, he was confident even if he didn't practice, he'd be confident. However, acting wasn't his field, it was inevitable that he'd feel some pressure. But that tiny bit of pressure and doubt was enough to make him a nervous wreck.

After much contemplation, he dialed a number.

"Hey, Mr. Actor!"

Hyson's lips curved up as he heard that voice, "Dear Ellie, I've not even begun yet."

"Oh... Then hello, Mr. Future Actor!"

Hyson shook his head, "What are you doing?" Before she could reply, he went on, "Wait! Forget it. I must have lost my mind to ask you that question. Obviously, you must be working."

Raelle didn't say anything in response to his words, instead, she asked, "Hyson, are you feeling nervous?"

Hyson exhaled a breath, "When did Miss insensitive become so sensitive of my emotions?"

"Don't flatter yourself," said Raelle. "It's just that you have the same patterns when it comes to emotions. That's why I have it all noted down in my mind."

Hyson smiled to himself as he looked towards the blue sky, "Then do you have a way to make my nervousness go away?"

"For that, you need to tell me what is making you nervous?" She took a brief pause before adding, "It can't be that you have stage fright."

"No, of course not!" replied Hyson. "It's just that I'm not very confident with my acting. And you know when I'm not confident about something, I tend to get nervous."

"Hmm..." Raelle hummed in response. "Then there is a simple solution."

"What is that?" he asked curiously.

"Deception!" she replied.

"Huh?" Hyson was dumbfounded by that reply.

Before he could ask, she elaborated herself, "Acting is based on deception. You just have to learn to deceive people. Look at it this way, an actor's job is to deceive the audience. The audience doesn't want to see you as Hyson on the screen, they want to see the character you'll be portraying. And you can't deceive others unless you know how to deceive yourself. First of all, you need to make yourself believe that you're not Yue Fai anymore. You have to wear the facade of the character and embrace it. Everything will be natural once you become one with your character. You can't have the emotions of Yue Fai to play the role of a different character on screen."

"Professor Raelle, when are you planning on being a guest speaker in the Film Academy? They'd be honored to have you," said Hyson jokingly. However, every single of words had already struck his heart. His mind and heart had already embedded all of her words deeply.

"I'm expensive," replied Raelle. "Isn't it enough that I'm honoring you by being your exclusive teacher?"

Hyson chuckled, "Right. You're my exclusive teacher. I'm truly flattered!"

Raelle was silent for a minute before she said, "Do you remember the time I started calling you Hyson?" Hyson nodded to himself even though she couldn't see it. "Hyson means flourishing spring. I told you back then that you're meant to flourish like the name I gave you. Are you really doubting me?"

Hyson pressed his lips together before saying, "If I had doubted you, why else would I have fought so strongly with my company just to have Hyson as my stage name?"

"That means you believe in me?" she questioned.

"I do," he replied.

"Then right now, you should believe in me again," said Raelle. "Because I believe in you."