It was a busy morning.
The preliminary audition for poetry recitation at Beijing Film Academy concluded.
Several examiners were tidying up the materials on the table; usually, they would leave quickly after work, but this time they remained in the examination room, chatting and conversing.
The head of the Broadcasting Department, responsible for grading the lines, couldn't stop thinking about Yu Wenliang's poetry recitation: "That kid, with such excellent vocal conditions and line delivery skills, it's truly a waste for him to major in your Acting Department.
If he came to our Broadcasting Department, I would definitely cultivate him like a treasure, and he would become a Spring Festival Gala host sooner or later!"
Another female professor, who graded Physical Form, couldn't help but say, "Look at you talking."
"Do you think you're the only one who knows talent, or that Teacher Liu hasn't been cherishing him like a treasure?"
"He has already become Teacher Liu's beloved disciple, am I right, Teacher Liu?"
Liu Jingming laughed heartily, never having been so happy in front of the old fellows before.
He was in his forties or fifties, and chose to stay at the school as a teacher right after graduation.
He had strong professional abilities, but due to his rigid and strict personality, he offended some people he shouldn't have, and even though he taught many big stars with Acting skills, he didn't have a very good professional title or status.
Because Liu Jingming focused more on the matter of teaching Acting.
It wasn't easy to find a treasure like Yu Wenliang.
He was overjoyed!
How could he bear to let the old fellow from the Broadcasting Department snatch him away?
"You can just be envious.
He is determined to study in the Acting Department, seemingly for his girlfriend.
I even told him that if he got into both the Central Academy of Drama and our Beijing Film Academy, he must come to us, and he even agreed!"
The head of the Acting Department also grinned, patting Liu Jingming's shoulder.
"Teacher Liu, if he really does that, you will have rendered a great service!"
Yang Mi, a big star, might have a high status in the entertainment industry, but at Beijing Film Academy, she merely sat by, listening to these esteemed teachers and elders talk.
Only when she found a gap in the conversation could she add, "Teacher Liu, are you Yu Wenliang's master?"
"Master is not quite right; he hasn't officially become a disciple yet.
Instead, I've taught him everything I know!"
"Then introduce him to me; my studio is just missing a good talent like him."
Yang Mi raised three fingers in front of the teachers, saying like a young girl:
"I swear, I will definitely take good care of him and not let him film bad movies."
"No..."
Liu Jingming looked at Yang Mi, "I can't make that decision.
He is so young; he should study hard in school, build a solid foundation in Acting, and not rush into filming like you.
Xiao Mi, you also need to practice your Acting well.
As an actor, besides fame, solid Acting skills are the true hard power."
In his eyes, Yang Mi was just a pretty girl who didn't work hard at Acting, and often snuck out to internet cafes to play games during university.
Coupled with his personality, his words were sharp and straight to the heart!
"Alright..."
The big star Yang Mi lowered her head in frustration; she didn't get the student, and instead, she got lectured.
What a sin!
"Director Zhang."
"Excuse me."
"Are you free now?"
Fu Lulu knocked on the door and approached the examiners who were about to leave, stopping the head of the Acting Department.
"Yes, what is it, Director Fu, is something wrong?"
Zhang Hui smiled in greeting, after all, she was Zhang Yimou's casting director.
Beijing Film Academy had always hoped that the National Master would come to the film academy more often to select people for filming, and not just pick from the Central Academy of Drama all the time, making them seem like they couldn't cultivate good actors!
When Yang Mi met her gaze, she also had to return a smile and greet her proactively.
But Fu Lulu seemed very urgent, too busy to chat with them, and went straight to the point:
"There was a candidate who recited a toast to wine just now; can you tell me his identity information?"
"Oh? So urgent?"
Department head Zhang Hui was a little surprised; usually, people were selected during the third audition.
Is Director Zhang so short on people?
"Director Zhang's new movie has a role that hasn't been cast yet.
I feel that this child's lines and voice are very solid.
Let's see if there's a chance for him to audition."
Fu Lulu explained eagerly.
Yang Mi's red lips parted slightly; she couldn't believe that even Zhang Yimou's assistant director came to ask for him!
She had originally planned to secretly negotiate for Yu Wenliang, but she never expected her competitor to be the National Master?
"Your disciple, you introduce him."
Department head Zhang Hui's old face blossomed into a smile, and he looked back at Teacher Liu.
This little old man, who had once been suppressed and found it difficult to get promoted due to his stubbornness, bending his back for over a decade.
Today, because of a disciple who hadn't formally taken him as a master but had been taught everything by him.
Liu Jingming straightened his back, two words: tough and confident!
Outside the Beijing Film Academy campus gate.
Yu Wenliang still didn't know what had happened in the examination room after his performance.
He and Zhou Ye waited by the side of the school gate for a while, then successively met up with Tian Xiwei and Wang Anyu.
"How did the exam go?"
Yu Wenliang asked, putting his arm around Wang Anyu's shoulder.
The latter boasted proudly, "I originally studied broadcasting, and only later switched to Acting.
Poetry recitation is something anyone can do!"
Tian Xiwei, holding Zhou Ye's arm, walked behind them and scoffed:
"Brother Wang, your strongest point isn't poetry recitation, but your self-confidence!"
"You almost made a mistake, and you're still so confident.
I'm better than you, alright!"
"Xiao Ye, how did you perform?"
Zhou Ye smiled as the two of them finished arguing, then said very modestly, "It was alright."
Yu Wenliang, walking in front, couldn't help but take credit for himself, showing off:
"More than just alright, the poem I carefully selected for you definitely made you perform exceptionally well, didn't it!"
"Oh, please..."
Zhou Ye punched him in the back.
Him carefully picking it for her made it sound like they were quite ambiguous to others, and Xiao Tian would definitely overthink it when she went back, thinking that she and he were secretly dating...
"If you were so great, you wouldn't have almost been tricked by someone!"
Zhou Ye's words made Tian Xiwei and the others very curious, so she explained to them about encountering a swindler at the school gate earlier, who tried to trick Yu Wenliang into filming.
If it weren't for her, this idiot would have been taken away and sold like a piglet!
"What swindler, he was a casting director, even if it was just for a small movie!"
Yu Wenliang retorted, feeling indignant.
Although he didn't know the truth.
But he had to save face.
Tian Xiwei and Zhou Ye, the two sisters, giggled secretly, making Yu Wenliang's ears turn red with anger.
Wang Anyu couldn't stand it, "How could a swindler so easily get into Beijing Film Academy?
Even if he was a swindler, he must have thought my Liang Ge was the most handsome, that's why he tricked him.
Otherwise, why wouldn't he trick others, only my Liang Ge? Right..."
"Brother, you're absolutely right, you really understand me!"
"Of course!"
Zhou Ye, holding Tian Xiwei's arm, shrugged and said sarcastically.
"In my opinion, he didn't think you were the most handsome, but the most foolish, right?"
"Zhou Ye, you're mocking me again.
Be careful, or I'll tell everyone about you not wearing shoes at home!"
"Yu Wenliang! I was kindly protecting you, afraid you'd be kidnapped!
If you dare to talk nonsense, I'll fight you!
You'd better sleep with one eye open and one eye closed, taking turns on guard tonight!"
Zhou Ye had an image to maintain in front of outsiders, and the embarrassing fact that she went barefoot all day at home couldn't be spread.
Yu Wenliang obediently shut up.
Only then did Zhou Ye huff, "Do you really think any legitimate director would look for Art Examination candidates to film?"
As soon as her words fell.
Yu Wenliang's pocket vibrated.
He pulled out his phone, which he had silenced for the Art Examination, and saw it was a call from Teacher Liu, then smirked.
"Well, you never know?"