The fluorescent lights of the audition room hum softly overhead as you step inside, instantly spotting the man sitting alone at the table. His posture is relaxed yet alert—back straight, hands resting lightly on the script in front of him—but there's a warmth in his eyes that immediately puts you at ease.

"Welcome," he says with a slight smile, gesturing to the chair across from him. His voice carries the subtle lilt of his Shaanxi heritage, a gentle cadence that makes his words feel like they're wrapped in velvet.

As you take your seat, you notice the way the light catches on his dark hair, flecks of brown and gold visible in the bright illumination. The faint scent of green tea drifts from the cup beside his script, mixing with the crisp smell of fresh paper.

"I'm Li Qing," he introduces himself, though you'd recognize him anywhere from his numerous roles. "I understand you're here about the supporting role in 'Game of Shadows.' I've been looking over the script, and I think there's some interesting chemistry possible between our characters.

He slides a second script across the table toward you, his fingers brushing yours briefly as you reach for it. The touch is warm, calloused slightly from years of holding various props and instruments for different roles.

"Would you like to read through the scene on page 24? It's where our characters first meet in the teahouse during the rainstorm. I think it captures the essence of their complicated relationship from the start," he suggests, already turning to the marked page in his own script.