“Hello, Older Sister, my name is Yu Wenliang, and I’m Zhou Ye’s… tablemate!”
Yu Wenliang’s face was as red as a pig’s liver as he responded to Zhou Ye’s older sister, replaying the conversation in his mind.
I shouldn’t have said anything inappropriate, right?
Pink, white? No!
Puppy love? Oh no!
“Hehehe~”
Zhou Qisi couldn’t help but laugh, covering her red lips with the back of her hand. Her beautiful eyes surveyed the young man in front of her, and she nodded in satisfaction, even patting Yu Wenliang’s stiff shoulder:
“Oh, come on, a dignified man, what are you shy about?”
“Relax, relax.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not here to settle scores with you. I should actually thank you.”
Ever since her younger sister started high school, her cheerful personality had become increasingly subdued, and she spoke to her family much less frequently. As Zhou Ye’s older sister, Zhou Qisi had always been very concerned about Zhou Ye’s physical and mental well-being, but she didn’t know how to communicate with her sister during adolescence.
It wasn’t until yesterday, when Zhou Ye mustered the courage to call, that she understood the reason for her sister’s low spirits.
It turned out she wasn’t adapting to the study pace of the key high school and wanted to pursue the Art Examination path, to become an actress and a star.
Zhou Qisi still remembered how her sister’s eyes sparkled when she mentioned Acting last night.
She wanted to support her sister’s dream, so after communicating with her family, she flew over overnight to handle the procedures.
After listening, Yu Wenliang breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, waved his hand, and said,
“You’re welcome. I just mentioned it in passing. It’s Zhou Ye; she herself is passionate enough about this.”
He was afraid Zhou Ye’s family would be stubborn and think Yu Wenliang was a swindler, leading their daughter astray to the Art Examination.
Then he would become a villain…
“Is that so?”
“Xiao Ye?”
“Actually, I initially thought it was our Zhou Ye…”
Zhou Qisi was still smiling and about to say something else.
Zhou Ye quickly stepped forward, tugged her older sister’s arm, and called out, “Sis~” with great embarrassment.
“Alright, alright, I won’t say anything, I won’t say anything, okay?”
Zhou Qisi smiled even more brightly, her gaze shifting between her younger sister and Yu Wenliang.
Actually, she hadn’t finished speaking. At the end of that phone call last night, she had asked Zhou Ye:
“Xiao Ye, why didn’t you tell me earlier, why only now?”
“Oh… it’s because of one of my… classmates!”
“Classmate? Male or female? Is he handsome?”
“He, he looks… just average… and he also wants to take the Art Examination… so he motivated me!”
Zhou Qisi had never seen Zhou Ye answer so awkwardly and stammering.
Her sister had never been like this when talking about any boy.
She was very curious, so she came in person to see which scoundrel had done this “good deed.”
“Are you two having a secret conversation?”
Yu Wenliang scratched the back of his head with a foolish grin, trying his best to appear honest in front of his sister-in-law.
“Don’t ask!”
Zhou Ye glared at Yu Wenliang, pretending to be fierce, trying to maintain her icy expression, her aura fully unleashed.
If it had been earlier, when they first met, Yu Wenliang might have been intimidated.
But now.
In his eyes, Zhou Ye was more like a little kitten in Spinosaurus mode, feisty yet adorable.
“Alright, it’s time to talk business.”
Zhou Qisi put her arm around Zhou Ye’s shoulder, smiled at Yu Wenliang, and said gently:
“You two, choosing to take the Art Examination in your third year of high school, you only have half a year left.”
“Transferring to the media class now is possible, but you won’t catch up with the study progress. It will be very difficult to get into prestigious schools like Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, or Shanghai Theatre Academy.”
“Your older sister pulled some strings at the largest Art Examination training institution in the Capital and secured two transfer student spots. Are you willing to go to the Capital for intensive training with our Xiao Ye?”
Go to the Capital? The simulator didn’t mention that!
Yu Wenliang hadn’t traveled far from home in many years.
Facing this enormous opportunity, he was a little excited and a little hesitant, saying,
“Older Sister, can you wait a moment? I need to call my parents to get their permission.”
“Of course, Older Sister will wait for you~”
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Yu Wenliang hid in the restroom, carefully choosing a perfect stall, and pulled out his phone.
The first thing he had to do was not call his parents; that wasn’t important.
His parents encouraged him to take the Art Examination, so, barring any surprises, they would definitely let him go.
But the trip to the Capital for intensive training hadn’t appeared in the last simulation.
Zhou Ye’s future should have involved her dragging her feet for a month before changing classes.
But because of Yu Wenliang’s actions, Zhou Ye’s future had changed.
And his own!
This matter was too big.
Yu Wenliang’s first reaction was to run a simulation, just like ancient people would consult an oracle before leaving home.
It was extremely reliable.
【Welcome, Host, back to Love with the Female Star. Do you wish to start a simulation?】
【Available Simulation Points: 1】
“Simulate, activate!”
【Consuming 1 Simulation Point】
【Simulation Start!】
【You are an ordinary third-year high school student. Due to your encounter with Zhou Ye, the school beauty, future top star, and young rising actress, your originally ordinary fate has changed.】
Yu Wenliang clicked his tongue.
Why was the system emphasizing this?
Did he not know if he was ordinary or not?
Did it need to tell him!
【You encouraged and successfully guided Zhou Ye to pursue her dream, and chose to participate in the Art Examination with her, chasing your star dreams. Your sincere, innocent heart touched Zhou Ye’s older sister, who was initially doubtful. She offered you an opportunity to go to the Capital for Art Examination training!】
【What will you do? Please make your choice…】
【1. Question it. Are you sure you’re taking me to the Capital and not the Golden Triangle in Myanmar?; 2. Decline the invitation and stay at Huicheng Middle School; 3. Accept the invitation and go to the Capital for training with Zhou Ye; 4. Drop out of school immediately and go to Hengdian or other film and television cities to interact with female stars for explosive rewards and upgrades】
What the hell is 1? System, are you being polite?
2 is pure nonsense. This godforsaken little city of Hui City, what would I stay here for?
4 is an open choice, where I could meet all sorts of female stars, but how would I, a student, get deeply involved?
If I dropped out of school, even if my parents were open-minded, they’d still bring out the rattan cane for a mixed doubles match!
“333, let’s try it out first.”
【You chose to accept Zhou Ye’s older sister’s invitation. A few days later, you and Zhou Ye went to the Capital and arrived at Yingren Art Exam, the largest Art Examination training institution in the Capital. To get into a prestigious school and become an actor and enter the entertainment industry, please first choose the major you wish to apply for!】
【1. Acting Major; 2. Directing Major; 3. Broadcasting and Hosting Major; 4. Dance or other majors…】
【Hint: The Acting Major is one of the most popular majors, with higher competition difficulty.】
【You can choose a less popular major to secure a spot in a university first, then transfer majors later.】
Indeed.
Yu Wenliang remembered.
It seemed there were a few stars who weren’t Acting majors but later became actors.
But since it was a simulation anyway, he would choose the optimal option first. If it didn’t work, he could slowly grind for skills later.
“Choose 1, Acting Major!”
【Facing the Art Examination institution teacher’s explanation, you chose the Acting Major. As the Art Examination teacher led you to the teaching area, you passed by the Beijing Dance Academy’s specialized dance studio. Your eyes were captivated by a petite dancer with an extremely superior physique and outstanding dance moves.】
What do you mean, captivated my eyes?
System, you underestimate me too much.
Zhou Ye is so beautiful, and I only looked at her once or twice. What kind of girl could captivate my eyes?
【You paused to admire her. The Art Examination teacher wondered where you were, turned around, and saw your eyes wide with admiration. He couldn’t help but laugh and explained to you: This is the most beautiful and talented girl from Beijing Dance Academy Affiliated High School this year. Her name seems to be… Liu Haochun!】
【Ding! Host is extremely lucky during the simulation! Triggered a discoverable female star!】
【Liu Haochun · Future mou girl · Top-tier 00s star · Artificial Purple Micro Star】
【Detailed Information (Viewable after binding)】
Yu Wenliang was stunned.
He didn’t know who Liu Haochun was.
But the term after her name was, one could say, a household name!
“mou girl? Is that, Yi Mou, as in Zhang Yimou?!”