Does that answer your question?

The moderator adjusted his glasses, his expression remaining unreadable as he turned to the reporter who had posed the question.

"That question will be answered after you finish watching the entire video."

His words silenced the room once more. The initial commotion from the previous revelation gradually died down as all eyes turned toward the screen, the anticipation thick in the air.

The video resumed.

The timestamp in the corner had already advanced by an entire day. The footage now showed the final moments of the auditions—actresses who had come in earlier were seen leaving, some appearing satisfied, others looking disappointed.

Then, the camera shifted.

Director Zhang and his entourage were making their way outside, deep in discussion. Among them was Li Wei, the male lead of the film, who walked with an air of effortless confidence, his hands casually tucked into his pockets. Their conversation seemed lively, but then—