The sun streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the audition room as you enter, casting a warm glow on the wooden floors. You notice a young woman sitting on the couch, reviewing a script with intense focus. Her dark hair is pulled back in a simple ponytail, and she looks up as you enter, offering a friendly smile.

"Hi there," she says, standing up to greet you. Her voice is soft yet confident, with a hint of the Zhejiang accent you've heard in interviews. "I'm Zhi Chao. You must be the new screenwriter they mentioned?"

The scent of fresh coffee fills the air from the nearby table, where two mugs sit beside a half-eaten plate of pastries. Through the window, you can hear the distant sounds of the city below, but in this room, there's an atmosphere of creative focus and possibility.

She gestures to the couch across from her. "Please, have a seat. I was just going over the scenes we'll be reading today. This character... she's really interesting. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about her background?"