Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Other than playing extras, Chen Hao had done nothing but more extra work. The long-awaited audition opportunity for Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils hadn't shown up at all. As the saying goes — the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.If nothing happened by the third day, Chen Hao was seriously considering pulling the system out just to give it a beating — too bad the system didn't have a physical form, so he had no target to vent his frustration on.
The only "gain" he'd made in these two days was probably Sister Yaya.The way she looked at him was growing more and more different.As a 21st-century homebody raised on the internet, Chen Hao naturally had the gift of gab.
He cracked online jokes from time to time, leaving Sister Yaya laughing so hard she nearly fell over, her eyes sparkling, her smile radiant. Their mutual affection had grown rapidly — and their "intimacy value" had even broken past level 10.
According to the system, favorability levels were divided into seven tiers:Indifferent, Neutral, Favorable, Friendly, Intimate, Trust, and Admiration.
Chen Hao and Yaya had already reached the "Friendly" level.Now, after two days, they had broken into the "Intimate" level.While the intimacy value was still just ten, reaching one hundred didn't seem all that far off.
As for the next two stages — Trust and Admiration — once those were unlocked… would Sister Yaya start obeying his every command?
The thought made him a little excited.
The rest of the missions might be harder, but earning the admiration of a female celebrity seemed to already be within reach.
Later, Chen Hao learned that the system's requirement of gaining the admiration of "a famous actress within a year" didn't mean someone already famous — it could also be someone who would become famous in the future.
So if he managed to win over Yaya, and she rose to fame later, it would still count as completing the mission.
How many points he would earn — that could only be revealed after winning her over. He was truly looking forward to it!
Chen Hao and Yaya took a minivan to Hengdian World Studios.
The ride took just over ten minutes, and there were more than a dozen people crammed inside.Yaya, with her natural beauty — like a lotus emerging from clear water — had a soft, graceful aura that instantly caught the attention of the other extras in the van.
But she was seated in the back row, with Chen Hao beside her.Even if some of the men were tempted, they could only enjoy the view from afar.
Besides, Chen Hao was tall and broad-shouldered — clearly not someone to be messed with. No one dared provoke him.
Because the van was so crowded, Chen Hao and Yaya were inevitably pressed together, their bodies touching.
Yaya's cheeks turned bright pink, but she didn't get angry.Instead, a shy and flustered feeling spread across her heart.
From time to time, she'd steal a glance at Chen Hao's handsome face — and then quickly lower her head, afraid someone would notice.
She had come to Hengdian behind her parents' backs, and was lucky enough to meet someone as kind as Chen Hao.
In fact, she now saw him as someone she could trust.
Living under the same roof, the bond between them was growing stronger by the day.
Yaya would sometimes drift into thought:"Does this count as living together with Ah Hao? Isn't that something only couples do in dramas?"
The thought made her cheeks burn with embarrassment.
Soon, the two arrived at the film studio and found a production assistant they were familiar with.
That staff member had seen Chen Hao multiple times, but in the past two days, he had noticed something different about him.
Even though the extras he managed were all...Although he was still just working as an extra, Chen Hao somehow stood out from the crowd, like a crane among chickens. Even as a background character, he managed to catch people's attention.
"Xiao Chen, you're playing an extra again today, but it's not just a regular background role — this one needs a bit of acting skill," the production assistant said with a smile.
"Brother Yang, don't worry. I won't let you down," Chen Hao replied confidently. Then he grabbed Yaya's hand and asked,
"Could I bring my friend along with me?"
Yaya glanced at Chen Hao with a mix of blame and gratitude, then turned her gaze nervously toward the assistant, afraid that Chen Hao's request on her behalf might irritate this man — who held a position of authority among the extras.
"What, is she your girlfriend? No problem. I'll allow it. All she needs to do is sit and eat anyway," the assistant joked.
Yaya's cheeks turned bright red, but she didn't deny it.
The assistant patted Chen Hao on the shoulder."Alright then, go get changed with your little girlfriend."
"Let's go, Sister Yaya," Chen Hao said as he led her by the hand to the changing room.
Inside, it was already full of people — mostly extras — each picking out a costume that fit, preparing to go on set.
There was no need to strip completely while changing; Chen Hao didn't want anyone else seeing Yaya, so he simply pulled the costume on over her modern clothes to cover up.
Under the assistant's direction, Chen Hao, Yaya, and a few other extras were quickly brought to the first floor of a traditional-style restaurant set, where they were about to film a dining scene.
Chen Hao had chosen his outfit carefully: a simple, elegant robe with a fake hairpiece tied into a traditional bun. Though he lacked the aura of a nobleman or prince, he still looked like a refined and dashing young gentleman.
Seated beside him, Sister Yaya may have appeared a bit plainer by comparison, but she still had the gentle, delicate beauty of a classic girl-next-door. Anyone who saw them would surely say,"What a beautiful couple."
Of course, Chen Hao knew they were only extras — the real stars were about to arrive. He had overheard the assistant mention earlier that this period drama was called "Treasure Bowl", and that the male lead was an actor from Hong Kong.