I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 633 The King of Scrolls Enters Pre-reading Mode (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
At the celebration banquet for "Dawn", Jinli stood out from the crowd.

Whether it was her initial entrance or the subsequent conversation with Director Chu, who then handed her a large envelope, it was all quite sensational.

That's really exciting.

In comparison, other artists seemed rather lackluster.

In particular, Xu Ting and Bai Jiang, the two nominally the actual male and female leads of the production, sat discreetly at another table.

The two tacitly avoided engaging in conversation with the reporter, and remained unusually quiet.

Jinli's liveliness contrasted sharply with the quietness of the two people.

The reporter deliberately captured this contrasting scene, already having a theme in mind—

The soul of a film doesn't depend on how many scenes it has or how long it appears, but on whether its appearance can carry the entire film's promotion!
This topic is highly likely to incite conflict.

On the one hand, it belittles the male and female leads of Dawn for not delivering a truly effective performance; on the other hand, it subtly criticizes Jinli's performance in the film as unimportant.

As long as she's famous enough, even if she only plays a minor role, people will still buy her a ticket.

And clearly, this highly controversial topic was not something that just one journalist could come up with.

Other reporters will also quickly follow up, and may even publish a counter-topic, creating a situation where they argue with other media outlets and public accounts.

Don't ask, asking is what will pique netizens' interest even more.

Netizens love watching marketing accounts fight each other.

The other actors who attended the celebration banquet had also thought of the same things that the reporters could think of to stir up trouble.

Some of the actors, not wanting the spectacle to be even bigger, deliberately approached Bai Jiang and Xu Ting during the toasting ceremony and tentatively asked:
"Brother Jiang, Sister Ting, aren't you going to go up on stage and say a few words?"

Bai Jiang glanced at the young actor, not recognizing him.

He silently looked away; why bother talking to someone whose name he didn't know?

If he were to glance at that person again, that would be a waste of his time.

However, Bai Jiang kept glancing at Xu Ting sitting next to him out of the corner of his eye.

Based on his experience, Xu Ting would definitely say a few more words when approached like this, because she had always been dissatisfied that Jin Li had stolen the limelight from her as the female lead.

However, today surprised him.

Xu Ting didn't say a word!
She sat quietly in her seat.

When others offer her a toast, she takes a few sips.

She pretended not to hear the probing remarks from others and even smiled politely at them.

Bai Jiang thought to himself: Xu Ting probably doesn't even realize that her smile is worse than no smile at all.

That smile seemed to have a deeper meaning, as if it could see right through everyone's little thoughts.

This made the person who came to offer a toast and test the waters immediately slink away, feeling a little scared and worried that Xu Ting might know something and that he might hold a grudge against her.

While the reporters focused their attention on Jinli, they also kept an eye on Bai Jiang and Xu Ting's table.

Seeing that neither of them caused any trouble, the reporter was actually a little disappointed.

Especially Xu Ting, they all know that Xu Ting has always been dissatisfied with Jin Li overshadowing her.

If Xu Ting can go on stage and say a few words tonight, they can even hype her up with Jin Li!

"Have you noticed that Xu Ting is quite quiet tonight?"

"Yes, she used to chat with other actors, but today she was as quiet as a mouse, just like Bai Jiang. Did Bai Jiang teach her some tips?"

The same question was also asked by Chen Qin.

"Could it be that Bai Jiang said something to Xu Ting in private, which is why Xu Ting is now going against Sister Jinli?"

Inside the car, Jinli's eyes darkened slightly upon hearing those words.

The celebration banquet wasn't over yet, but she left early, using a private passage to avoid being blocked by paparazzi.

Even though her popularity has waned considerably, paparazzi still love reporting on news related to her.

It is said that even the popularity during ordinary times, that is, the popularity generated by netizens using it as everyday gossip, can be equivalent to a small viral hit.

Jinli said meaningfully, "It's not necessarily that Bai Jiang said anything to her."

"That's a bit strange. Can a person change their personality for no reason?"

Jinli shrugged: "Maybe she's had a sudden realization."

She looked out the window, where a dazzling array of lights created a kind of beauty that seemed to be turning the entire city into a spectacle of light pollution.

Today she caught a glimpse of Xu Ting's face.

It turns out that it is very difficult for people to change their nature.

Xu Ting was frightened by her during this period and became obedient.

But after a few months, his true nature will still be revealed.

However, at that time, it was no longer the business of the "Dawn" production team.
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After the celebration banquet ended, Xu Ting originally intended to leave immediately.

Bai Jiang suddenly sent her a message, inviting her out for a late-night snack that night, which surprised Xu Ting.

In the past, she was always the one to take the initiative to invite Bai Jiang to dinner. Bai Jiang would come sometimes and not come sometimes, but he never took the initiative to invite her.

After thinking about it, Xu Ting decided to attend the gathering.

During the gathering, Bai Jiang took the initiative to talk to her about her recent work and asked about her recent situation before getting to the point and asking her why she was being so low-key tonight.
Xu Ting retorted, "Didn't you always advise me not to compete with Jin Li? Was what I did at the celebration banquet tonight wrong?"

Bai Jiang said, "The past is the past, and the present is the present. It's a celebration banquet after all. Director Chu won't blame you for saying a few words as the leading lady."

Xu Ting laughed: "Then why don't you go up on stage and speak? Instead, you think I should go up on stage and speak?"

Bai Jiang fell silent.

Xu Ting said to herself, "I know I tend to nitpick over small things, but those are things I deserve, so why can't I nitpick?"

Bai Jiang frowned slightly.

He had initially thought Xu Ting had changed, but after hearing her words, it seemed her personality hadn't changed at all; she was still the same person she used to be.

Xu Ting: "I still feel that 'Dawn' owes me the treatment of a true female lead. It owes not only to me, but also to you."

As the male and female leads, we didn't really play our roles properly. But I can understand Director Chu's thinking; Jinli is more popular than us, and her role in the production isn't insignificant, so the publicity focus is all on her.

Bai Jiang raised an eyebrow and asked tentatively, "Then why did you suddenly give in?"

Xu Ting's expression suddenly changed at this moment.

She appeared to be looking at Bai Jiang, but her gaze seemed to be looking through him to another place, her thoughts drifting far, far away.

"Bai Jiang, do you believe that there are people with superpowers in this world?"

Bai Jiang was stunned.

What does this have to do with superpowers?
"What superpower did you awaken that allowed you to see the future, so you're not competing with Jinli at this time?" Bai Jiang continued to probe.

He felt it was absurd to even ask that question.

There may be unnatural phenomena in this world that cannot be explained by science, but aren't superpowered people just a fictional creation?
The so-called "superpowered individuals" are all just scammers in the end.

Xu Ting actually took it seriously. She smiled wryly and said, "If I had superpowers, I wouldn't have to work so hard in the entertainment industry."

Her expression turned serious, and she changed the subject.

"But I think Jinli is a superpowered person. I think she can hear other people's thoughts. If you don't believe me, stand in front of her next time and repeat what you're thinking several times. Do you see if Jinli's expression changes?"

Xu Ting confidently stated, "Actually, if you observe carefully, you'll find that Jinli knows many of your little habits that you haven't revealed to outsiders."

Jinli is well-liked on set because she can hear what others are thinking and can offer warmth in a timely manner, thus gaining the support of so many people.

She must have some kind of ability!

Bai Jiang's expression grew increasingly silent.

He thought about it carefully for a while, and finally decided to say, "Xu Ting, is it possible that you've been overestimating others?"

For example, if you know a little habit that someone hasn't revealed to outsiders, you can actually learn more or less about their preferences by observing carefully.

Even I know that Jinli doesn't reveal her habits to the public.

Xu Ting frowned. "What habit?"

Bai Jiang honestly said, "Jinli claims to like all kinds of fruit, but in fact she prefers oranges. When she participates in various activities, if she can eat fruit, she will choose oranges first."

Xu Ting: "What's so special about that? I'm saying she can really hear what other people are thinking, and she can guess all your thoughts!"

She said somewhat excitedly, "I can't tell you exactly what it is, but I've personally experienced her abilities, and they're truly terrifying."

So don't mess with Jinli, no matter who you are. Why steal the limelight from any other celebrity? I'm not stupid; when I encounter someone with special abilities, I just want to stay far away, or I won't even know how I died!

Bai Jiang fell silent again.

He felt that Xu Ting's mental state was somewhat abnormal.

But just as you can't convince a drunk person that they're drunk, you can't convince a mentally unstable person that they're mentally unstable.

So Bai Jiang chose to remain silent.

The party ended, and everyone dispersed.

After returning to the hotel, Bai Jiang didn't say much to his agent. Instead, he hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and opened WeChat.

He remembered that he had added Xu Ting's agent on WeChat.

Hello, this is Bai Jiang. I talked to Sister Xu Ting tonight, and I felt that her mental state was not very good. Have you noticed this?
Should we take her to the hospital to get her checked out? Perhaps she's been carrying too many burdens lately, making her a bit tense.

Bai Jiang's words were still somewhat ambiguous.

Xu Ting's agent quickly replied: "Hello Bai Jiang, thank you for your reminder."

Xu Ting has been under a lot of pressure lately. She has already gone to the hospital and there is nothing seriously wrong. She just needs to avoid contact with certain things.

I'll talk to her. Thank you again for your concern!

Bai Jiang let out a long sigh of relief upon seeing the message.

This is all he can do.
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Jinli got back relatively early today and started her live stream as usual.

However, netizens noticed that Jinli suddenly changed her book.

She finally stopped reading the various nationally recommended books and started reading "Introduction to Philosophy".

Jinli didn't shy away from netizens, openly sharing her content.

But those netizens who had read classics with her before were confused.

They... can't understand it!
[Isn't this a required course for first-year philosophy students at Tsinghua and Peking Universities?]

[666 Jinli still won't admit she's a top student. How could an ordinary person study in advance?]

[Can you understand this? I feel like I don't understand anything at all.]

This book really tests your philosophical thinking. To put it simply, it tests whether you have the innate wisdom to understand the basic philosophical concepts, theories, and methods within.

Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world!

I suddenly have a bad feeling. It seems like reading all those classic works was just an appetizer?

[You guessed right! The appetizers were just to lighten the mood; now that we're in a good mood, it's time for the main course—time to activate the King of Curries learning mode!]

The comments section was filled with uproar.

They studied with Jinli for two years and even took the college entrance examination together. They originally thought that getting into university would be the best answer sheet they could give in their lives.

As it turned out, Jinli herself told them that life was far from over.

However, those netizens who had been learning from Jinli got used to it after a moment of surprise.

calm down.

As long as Jinli continues to stream, they will learn along with her.

They are older and their ability to learn is far less than that of younger people, but there's nothing they can do about it; they have so much free time.

Some young fans were still screaming and yelling.

【Seriously? We still have to study in college? The teacher clearly said we could go out and have fun every day, and that a wonderful life was just around the corner!】

"Child, it's been so many years, do you still believe the teacher's nonsense?"

I think university is the watershed moment that separates everyone. Before, you only needed to study well, but in university, no one will urge you to study hard. Instead, you take charge of your own studies.

Some students hone their professional skills in university and secure a good job before graduation, while others spend their time smoking, drinking, and going to bars, disrupting their hard-earned normal biological clock and becoming increasingly decadent.

University serves as a buffer zone before you enter society. Those who excel at interpersonal relationships in university will likely thrive in the real world as well.

Jinli has already flipped to page 20 of this book, "Introduction to Philosophy," but she has only been reading it privately and has not yet shown it on the live stream.

So she chose to start learning from page 1, so that netizens could do the same, take out a new book and start learning from the beginning, emphasizing a sense of ritual.

This time, she broke down each word in detail and read it slowly and carefully.

Make sure you understand the meaning of every line and every paragraph before moving on to the next one.

So she streamed for a total of an hour and a half, and only managed to flip through five pages.

Jinli had a lot of time for quiet reflection.

No one thought Jinli was slacking off, because Jinli's expression was sacred and solemn, the kind of expression one only has when focused on thinking.

Lost in her focus, she didn't notice that the online discussion had shifted from "Why do we still need to study?" to "How important is going to university?" and then to "Can we apply for early graduation if we complete all the credits for university courses ahead of time?"

Gradually, the topic eventually shifted to whether going to university is really that free.

If I can pass every subject, is it possible to skip the teacher's lectures?

When everyone started talking about this topic, a sudden flash of inspiration struck me, and everything became clear.

Is Jinli preparing for class in advance so that she won't have to attend later?

If she finishes the course ahead of time, wouldn't she be able to skip the classes and continue working?

Although this is something that would be difficult for an ordinary person to accomplish, Jinli is not an ordinary person; she is a very persevering person.

If it were someone else, netizens would absolutely not believe that person could be so capable.

But when it comes to Jinli, netizens suddenly feel that anything is possible!