I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 550: Booked a hotel near the exam venue (Seeking monthly votes)
The paparazzi weren't protecting Jinli; they just wanted to escalate the situation.

Everyone in the industry knows that Jinli will definitely go viral again after the college entrance examination, especially around the time the scores are about to be released. That's when the profits will be maximized.

Many brands and investors are taking a wait-and-see approach.

As long as Jinli's grades are decent, then—

She really could become the next top superstar!
Jinli left the Taoist temple and returned to her apartment, where she memorized the Lingxiao Palace on her phone.

Although the Taoist priest was a bit mystical and wanted to recruit her into the Taoist path, he at least had real skills.

Unlike other Taoist priests, who tell you about gods and their power, or about their functions and their psychological comfort, and who tell you that your wishes will come true, he tells you that relying on yourself is worse than relying on gods.

It's pitiful for ordinary people who go to Taoist temples hoping to change their fate with great hope.

After visiting the Taoist temple, Jinli felt quite energetic. She glanced at the time and wanted to turn on the live stream to review some essay materials when she saw a message from Gu Cheng.

Jinli: [Just got back from visiting the Taoist temple ^_^]

Meanwhile, Gu Cheng was already solving the problem.

He casually twirled his pen with a relaxed posture, and after staring at the problem for a while, he found a solution.

But he doesn't like to give a proper answer; it's too time-consuming and a waste of brainpower.

Since no one was watching him, he simply wrote down a brief solution: what to solve in the first step, what to solve in the second step, and how to solve in the third step...

In the past, when Yan Xingdong saw him solve problems this way, he would ask, "Do you know how to solve problems or not?"

Because Gu Cheng rarely wrote down detailed solutions, Yan Xingdong suspected that he was faking it.

If he hadn't accidentally stumbled upon Gu Cheng and Jin Li video chatting and practicing problems together, and seen him write down detailed solutions, he wouldn't have known that Gu Cheng actually knew how to solve these problems.

The reason I didn't write it out in detail is simply because I'm lazy.

Gu Cheng thought for a moment, then made a video call, which Jin Li answered easily.

The two have become quite accustomed to communicating with each other via video, each doing their own thing without interfering with the other.

Gu Cheng casually wrote the character "解" (jie, meaning "to resolve") and asked, "Why do you suddenly want to go to the Taoist temple?"

Jinli smiled and said, "It's not sudden. I often go to the Taoist temple to pray, even during breaks while filming. If I think about it carefully, it's been a while since I last went to pray."

With less than a month left until the college entrance exam, I was thinking of asking the gods how my results would go.

Gu Cheng asked curiously, "What did the gods say?"

Jinli slowly said, "The gods said I would pass the imperial examination with flying colors, rise rapidly in rank, and have my name shine brightly. Although there will be hardships and obstacles, I will eventually reach the shore, and in the end, I will be blessed with divine favor and given a purple and gold belt."

Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow and said with interest, "People who don't know the story might think you're the God of Literature descended to earth, destined to become the top scholar."

Jinli put away her arrogant expression and waved her hand modestly.

"I am blessed by the gods and they have high expectations for me, but I am still no match for the most powerful human brain. I am just an ordinary person, only I am efficient."

She's cheating!

Jinli, seemingly lost in thought, joked, "I never imagined the fortune slip I drew would have such a good meaning. You'd better watch out. I always scored lower than you on tests before. I hope you don't end up getting a better score than me in the college entrance exam."

Gu Cheng's tone was terrified, but her expression was nonchalant: "What should I do? I'm scared."

Jinli gave him a slight nod.

After chatting about their lives and learning that the other person was doing well, they were both relieved.

Gu Cheng specifically reminded her, "Don't wait until right before the college entrance exam to book a hotel nearby. You can book it now. By the way, book the entire floor of the hotel where you're staying and make the hotel restrict access to the elevator on that floor so that only those with the corresponding room key can use it."

I know you prefer to keep a low profile, but the college entrance exam is a major event in your life. You've worked hard for two years to wait for this day, so don't let other issues affect you.

You should tell the hotel your identity and ask them to arrange some special treatment for you. This is not only for your own good, but also for the hotel's benefit, as they can use your reputation to promote themselves.

Additionally, it's best to sign a security agreement with the hotel. The hotel is responsible for your safety during your trip, at least ensuring that paparazzi can't reach your floor.

A thoughtful look flashed across Jinli's eyes.

She didn't think that much about it; she just planned to look for a hotel or rent an apartment a few days before the college entrance exam.

The exam venue she was assigned to was an hour's drive from her residence, so she would definitely have to stay nearby.

Jinli said, "I'll have Fangjie arrange it for me. Don't just think about me; remember to find a hotel for yourself in advance."

Gu Cheng suddenly smiled, his slightly curved eyes burning with intense gaze, his gaze seemingly materializing as it fell upon her, revealing a lingering affection.

"I don't think I told you where my exam room was."

Jinli blinked: "Yes, is it in a very special place?"

Gu Cheng deliberately saved this surprise for now.

Jinli usually doesn't ask him what he's doing, what shows he's going to do, or what he likes.

This didn't make him feel bad; on the contrary, it made him feel particularly threatened.

She's like an unpredictable breeze; it doesn't matter whether he's there or not.

It was as if her life would never change because of him.

He needs to work a little harder to seize his own opportunity.

Gu Cheng: "We took the exam in the same venue. If I remember correctly, we even took the same exam room."

Jinli: !!!
Hearing the details, I was pleasantly surprised.

Hearing what followed, I was inexplicably frightened.

"What a coincidence, was it arranged on purpose?"

As soon as she said it, she denied it herself, "Impossible, this should be arranged automatically by the education system. Maybe it's because we are all celebrities that the system put us together."

Gu Cheng nodded: "Yes, our exam room is quite special. It's full of people who are quite famous in society. I saw a post on social media from someone who was also taking the college entrance exam and was assigned to the same exam room as us."

At this moment, Jinli finally received Gu Cheng's very direct hint, and asked with a smile in her eyes, "Do you want to stay in the same hotel as me?"

Gu Cheng blinked and said innocently, "If we all choose the same hotel, it will be more convenient for the hotel to arrange security, and we can also block off more floors, making it difficult for paparazzi to get in. It's a win-win situation."

I can live above you, or I can live below you. If you can't decide, how about you stay above and I stay below?

Jinli: ...

I suspect you're driving, and I have evidence.

Silence, silence.

Silence is Cambridge tonight.

Gu Cheng and Jin Li looked at each other for a few seconds. Seeing that a thin blush was gradually spreading across her fair face, they stopped teasing her and got back to the main topic:
“If you have no objections, then it’s decided. I’ll let Guang Ge know, and he’ll contact your agent.”

Jinli: ...

Whether she's on top or on the bottom, she's the one who suffers. How awful! (〃＞皿＜)
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Jinli spent more than two hours doing practice problems and then streamed for an hour and a half.

She's in great shape today and has decided to extend the live stream.

[Here she comes! This woman who can be both a prolific writer and a workhorse has arrived. Her water intake seems normal, so why doesn't she go to the bathroom?!]
[Physical issues, weathered look as he lights a cigarette.jpg]
[Status issue: I'm currently inactive, not replying to reads, just spacing out online.]
[I thought the rest of the review would be easy, but Jinli suddenly became so focused today. Is it some special day?]
after an hour.

[Why is she still studying?]
I'm also very curious.
[Why are you talking like that?]
[Because we're so tired, the machine keeps crashing!]
[I can't take it anymore! Tag the manager who often appears in the live stream, please manage Li Bao, why is the live stream suddenly going on for so long today?]
Jinli hummed a song softly, unaware of the comments on the screen or the concerns netizens had about her mental state.

Half an hour later, viewers in the live stream heard the doorbell ring. [Is the manager here?]
[Finally, I can rest, right?]
[I just started watching the live stream a little while ago. Did Jinli also grind like this during her previous streams?]
[You don't know this, but Jinli used to work even harder before she started doing gigs. She could study for more than 10 hours a day. She was really dedicated.]
A short while later, viewers in the live stream heard Sui Lingfang's voice, and shortly after, Jinli also ended the live stream.

"What's wrong with you today? Why did you suddenly stream for so long?"

Sui Lingfang brought over a large pile of vegetables, intending to have the chef cook a good meal to nourish Jinli.

Jinli: "Has it been a long time?"

She smiled and said, "I feel that I was very efficient today. Reading felt like a revelation, which is why I wanted to study for a longer time. Besides, I used to study for much longer."

Sui Lingfang shook her head: "In the past, when you were full of ambition, you needed to start learning from scratch and rebuild your foundation."

But now it's time for review, and you started reducing your practice frequency a long time ago, focusing mainly on reviewing materials. Today you suddenly did so many practice problems, and netizens are a little worried about you, spamming me in the Maozhua livestream room, asking me to come check on you.

Even without being tagged by netizens, Sui Lingfang was planning to come and see Jinli today.

She knew that they had gone to the Taoist temple this morning. She was supposed to go with them, but something came up and she couldn't make it.

Sui Lingfang felt that she must not have gone to pray for a long time, which was why she had been having bad luck lately.

Many things that seem like a done deal often end up falling apart at the last minute.

Sui Lingfang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the Taoist temple again when you're about to take the college entrance exam. I'll have the company handle the security and won't reimburse you for it."

With someone to protect her safety and not having to worry about how to get in or out, Jinli naturally agreed.

"Okay, you can arrange it."

She thought of her previous conversation with Gu Cheng and said, "Oh right, we also need to contact the hotel for the college entrance examination venue in advance. We can ask now, because I'm afraid it will be too late to book in the next few days."

Jinli ultimately didn't tell Fangjie that Gu Cheng also wanted to book the same hotel as her, and that they would be in the same exam room and the same classroom.

It's embarrassing to say it out loud.

Fangjie started talking about gossip in the industry again, telling Jinli to learn more about the news so that she wouldn't accidentally touch on someone's sore spot when she participated in a program.

She said with some delight, "There's been a new development in the follow-up announcements between Li Xunfang and Lian Baozhi."

Jinli looked over curiously.

She had observed Lian Baozhi's facial features and concluded that, in terms of career, LP's ordeal was a life-or-death ordeal.

Once you overcome this initial hurdle, things will only get better and better.

"Lien Po-chi has stolen Li Xun-fang's gig again?" That's where she got to the end of the gossip last time.

Sui Lingfang shook her head and said with a detached, almost theatrical air, "Their film and television projects have been swapped!"

"Lian Baozhi secured the role originally intended for Li Xunfang in the production team, and she has already joined the crew to film."

Li Xunfang's agent, Zhao Rui, is quite capable. She found out about the production team that had previously contacted Lian Baozhi and secured the role originally intended for Lian Baozhi. Lian Baozhi will begin filming next month.

Jinli sighed, "Even Baozhi has recovered. She used to be less popular than Li Xunfang, but now she can even take away Li Xunfang's gigs."

Sui Lingfang: "That's right, fortunes change. Li Xunfang, who was popular a few years ago, never imagined that she would be overtaken by the down-on-her-luck Lian Baozhi."

Fangjie was talking to Jinli about gossip in the entertainment industry.

On the other side, Zhang Guang came to the villa and asked team leader Yan Xingdong to start leading the team in dance practice.

These days, with nothing to do at home, they went through a period of laziness, but in order to maintain their muscles, they were forced to train for a while every day.

When Guang Ge mentioned that they were going to choreograph a dance, everyone was very excited.

Chen Lin asked curiously, "Have we already received offers? But we haven't officially terminated our contract with Tianding yet, so how can we accept offers now?"

Zhang Guang didn't elaborate, only saying, "Regardless of whether there are any announcements or not, you are still a boy group. Even if you have many individual activities planned later, the boy group is still your core business. You at least have to ensure that your professional skills are not compromised, right?"

"Otherwise, if we put you on a talent show and you can't even do a proper solo performance, that would be too embarrassing."

Yan Xingdong immediately agreed: "Okay, I'll start making arrangements tomorrow."

Zhang Guang then looked at Gu Cheng and said, "And you, I haven't planned anything for your personal announcement. You said you're going to take the college entrance exam, so will you go to university normally after that?"

Zhang Guang had never discussed this issue with him; they all had a tacit understanding.

But Gu Cheng knew that the captain must have talked to Guang Ge in private, otherwise he wouldn't have suddenly asked about it.

Everyone turned their attention to Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng met their gazes and nodded calmly: "Yes, after the exam results are released, I will apply to the film academy to learn how to make movies."

"The film academy..." Zhang Guang murmured, but he was certain in his heart.

He hadn't quite believed the news when he first heard it from the captain, but now it's finally settled.

“Learning how to make movies is good too.” Zhang Guang came to his senses and did not object, but agreed, saying, “When you filmed ‘Assassination’ before, I felt that you had a talent for acting, but you didn’t seem enthusiastic about it.”

"If you enjoy making movies, you might consider starting from that area. It can improve your artistic taste and acting skills, which would be good for your career."

After getting past Zhang Guang, Gu Cheng didn't react much, but the others breathed a sigh of relief.

In their eyes, Zhang Guang was kind and approachable, but he was always quite strict when it came to career planning.

If March Band had been managed by a manager who only knew how to please them when they first became popular, their career would never have reached its current heights.

They and their agent complement each other perfectly.

Little did he know, Zhang Guang was also relieved.

Unlike the other team members, Gu Cheng comes from a wealthy family and could live a good life even without joining the entertainment industry.

Compared to other professions, celebrities undoubtedly have the least privacy rights, and their every move and word in public will be subject to a lot of attention.

If Gu Cheng were someone who craved attention, he wouldn't be so bothered.

But he is also very low-key.

Yes, that fits his impression of truly wealthy people—understated luxury.

Therefore, Zhang Guang's biggest worry is that Gu Cheng will one day find the entertainment industry meaningless and leave it.

Wanting to get into film school is great, wanting to make your own movies is also great, after all, you're still in the industry.

Since he's in the industry, why worry about him leaving?

No matter how bad the situation is, as long as he's in the industry, Zhang Guang has a way to get him exposed along with his teammates to maintain the team's image.

Zhang Guang silently complained to himself: This team would fall apart without me!

After finishing his business, he was about to leave when Gu Cheng suddenly suggested booking a hotel.

Zhang Guang casually replied, "I'll have my assistant order it for you later, but are you only clearing out one floor?"

The college entrance exam is a major life event. If you don't want to be bothered by paparazzi, I suggest you clear out the entire hotel and book it for a week.

Gu Cheng shook his head: "No need to clear it all."

He added, "We booked the entire hotel, but opened up another floor."

Others looked over, wondering what was going on.
Gu Cheng smiled gently: "The empty floor is for Jinli. She's in the same exam room and the same classroom as me."

The rest:…

This is definitely a public display of affection, absolutely!!