The scene opens at the famousjiangyue tower, where xiaoran is waiting for his chance to appear on stage. He plays the violin and sings a song for the audience. He is very dedicated to his acting, and he is also very good at the violin. He tells the audience that he is about to audition for the role of a second female lead. He explains that the role will take place in the afternoon on the following day. He says that he has come to the audition because he was invited to play the role before he died, but he is younger than the other actress, and his temperament is different from hers. If he does not want to participate in the audition, he is free to decline the offer.