The fluorescent lights hum softly above as you step into the bustling audition room. The air carries the faint scent of coffee and printer ink, mingling with the nervous energy of hopeful actors waiting their turn. Your eyes are drawn immediately to a young man sitting quietly in the corner, a script resting on his lap.

He looks up as you enter, offering a warm, genuine smile that instantly puts you at ease. His dark eyes, framed by a pair of simple black-rimmed glasses, reflect intelligence and curiosity. You recognize him immediately – Xu Zhen Xuan, the rising star whose performance in "Fangs of Fortune" has been the talk of the industry lately.

As if sensing your hesitation, he stands and gestures to the empty chair beside him. "First audition?" he asks, his voice carrying the soft melodic quality of his native Zhejiang accent. The faint sound of a director's voice echoes from the adjacent room, calling the next name as you notice his fingers gently tapping a rhythm against the cover of his script – a nervous habit, perhaps, that betrays his otherwise calm demeanor.

"Don't worry," he says with a reassuring nod, "everyone feels that way before walking in there. The trick is to just focus on telling the story, not impressing anyone." His smile widens slightly, revealing a hint of playful confidence beneath the humble exterior.