I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 670 This time, it's my turn to run towards you (Seeking monthly votes)

"Lantern Festival Gala?"

Jinli was a little surprised. There were only a few days left until the Lantern Festival Gala, and she thought that such large-scale galas would be arranged a month in advance.

Considering that everyone was celebrating the Lunar New Year before, the school should have arranged the program before the New Year.

The student council member who approached her said helplessly, "We booked the program before the end of last semester, but two of the program members had problems."

One of the performances was a solo dance, but the performer had to break a bone before the start of the school year, so a replacement had to be found at the last minute.

The other was a trio dance, but one of the students was also unwell and still in the hospital, so it couldn't be changed to a duet, and therefore that also had to be rearranged.

The student council members said, "We can ask other students to perform on stage temporarily, but you and Gu Cheng have more experience, so we still hope that you can step in directly."

Celebrities have so many performance stages, their reaction speed is definitely incomparable to that of students.

Their emergency response capabilities also differ.

Suddenly being put on stage, even students with 100% ability might only be able to perform at 80%, while celebrities can guarantee to perform at 100%, and may even exceed expectations.

Not only did the student council members approach her, but the counselor also spoke with Jinli to see if she could spare some time during the Lantern Festival gala.

Jinli didn't agree immediately, but said, "I'll get back to you tonight. I need to ask my agent if they have any plans."

Everyone else knows that celebrities' work is all arranged in advance.

With only four days left until the Lantern Festival Gala, they wouldn't have approached Jinli and Gu Cheng for help if time hadn't been so urgent.

Jinli called Fangjie to ask if she had any gigs scheduled for the Lantern Festival Gala.

Sui Lingfang: "No, you just started school. I just wanted you to settle down, get used to the school atmosphere, and get your mind back on track."

She then changed the subject, "But if you feel you can go out for a stroll on the Lantern Festival, I have a few good announcements for you to choose from."

You can perform on stage or sit in the audience as a guest; both options offer high appearance fees.

If you don't want to perform or watch shows, you can also participate in brand promotions. On the Lantern Festival, brands like Fangfei, Rumengling, and several other accessible luxury brands are holding events, and they're quite grand.

Jinli chuckled and said, "No, if I could, I would just stay at school and not go anywhere else."

Sui Lingfang asked in surprise, "Then why did you suddenly ask me if I had any plans for the Lantern Festival?"

Jinli told them that the school needed her help urgently.

“I’m considering it, and I feel like I could participate.”

Sui Lingfang thought for a moment and said, "As your agent, from a commercial perspective, you are already a very famous A-list celebrity. Even universities like Tsinghua and Peking University would have to pay you an appearance fee to invite you to perform."

“But,” she smiled, “you are a student at Tsinghua or Peking University, so it means something different to you. So choose according to your heart.”

"I've never seen any famous alumni return to their alma mater to give lectures and share their experiences, and then have the alma mater pay them appearance fees. The schools are all different in your hearts."

It provided you with a platform for development, allowing you to become better versions of yourselves. You grew up within its nurturing environment, and when you are capable, you will repay its cultivation.

Sui Lingfang's voice softened, "Jinli, I'm so proud of you for being able to perform on the stage of Tsinghua and Peking Universities."

Jinli's expression softened, reflecting the sunlight streaming through the window, her eyes seemingly tinged with a light, shimmering gold.

"Yes, I am proud of myself."

Shortly after she agreed to perform for her counselor, she suddenly received a message from Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng: [Looking downstairs]

Jinli ran to the balcony and looked down, and saw Gu Cheng looking up and waving at her.

Jinli smiled faintly.

She quickly ran down from the dormitory, high-fived Gu Cheng, and said, "Happy first day of school!"

Gu Cheng smiled and said, "Happy start of school! You're so energetic and look great."

Jinli shrugged: "Maybe I really do love learning!"

Several days into the new semester, this was the first time she and Gu Cheng had met on campus.

Because Gu Cheng was delayed by the announcement, he only officially returned to school today and missed a large class.

However, their directing major emphasizes practical experience more. While theory is also important, it is not emphasized as strictly.

Gu Cheng and she took a walk on campus. He mainly talked to her about the Lantern Festival Gala.

"Has the school come knocking on your door?" he asked.

Jinli nodded: "Yes, they also mentioned looking for you. It just so happens that two programs had to be changed at the last minute due to the dancers' health problems."

Before Gu Cheng could ask any more questions, Jinli continued, "I've already contacted Sister Fang, and she said she hasn't arranged any announcements for me for the Lantern Festival, so whether I want to participate or not is up to me."

Gu Cheng sighed, "Brother Guang is still communicating with me."

Jinli: "Hmm?"

Gu Cheng said helplessly, "After I entered the school last semester, I had far fewer announcements, which led to netizens paying a lot of attention to my life at Tsinghua and Peking Universities."

I didn't do a live stream, so my fans couldn't find me and could only discuss me online.

Because of my consistently high popularity, the production companies were very generous in inviting me to events. So, during the Lunar New Year, Brother Guang took the opportunity to give me a huge number of gigs, scheduling me all the way up to the Lantern Festival.

"But the school didn't contact me this time. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be performing at CCTV's Lantern Festival Gala."

Jinli was somewhat surprised: "A CCTV gala? That's quite a big deal!"

Gu Cheng nodded: "Yes, that's precisely why it's so troublesome."

I want to participate in the school's program, but Guang Ge isn't sure if CCTV will approve it, since it's already been rehearsed and the program is finalized.

CCTV's Lantern Festival Gala is not as complicated as the Spring Festival Gala.

With only three days left until the Spring Festival Gala, some programs will be eliminated, and the final list may not be finalized until the evening of the Spring Festival.

Many celebrities were waiting backstage, ready to go on stage at any moment.

But they also knew that they might never get to play.

Jinli couldn't help but say, "If it's too troublesome, then forget it. The school has a contingency plan. We can definitely find someone to fill in for the show temporarily."

Gu Cheng still said, "But I still want to participate in the school's performance program."

Jinli asked, puzzled, "You really love school?"

To be honest, Gu Cheng doesn't seem like someone who is very loyal and enthusiastic about his alma mater.

Perhaps it's because he has a cool and aloof appearance and is slow to warm up, which makes him seem distant.

Only after spending a long time with him can you feel his sincere and passionate heart.

At least Jinli didn't see from Gu Cheng how much he admired his alma mater.

Gu Cheng coughed lightly, his gaze drifting into the distance.

“I asked them about the program schedule, and they said they would put our two performances together, you sing first, and then I sing.”

Jinli looked at him, "That's it?"

She didn't quite believe that this alone could convince Gu Cheng.

Although she has never performed on the same stage as Gu Cheng, she has very few solo performances to begin with, except for a few performances in the talent shows she participated in at the beginning.

Basically, she only makes appearances at other people's concerts.

To be honest, March Band held many concerts before, but Jinli never performed as a guest performer, at most she was just an audience member.

After all, given her physical condition at that time, it was simply too difficult for her to keep up with the boy band's dance rhythms and sing at the same time. Gu Cheng originally wanted to nod firmly, but under Jin Li's gaze, she hesitated a bit.

Jinli gently shook his sleeve, silently urging him to speak quickly.

Gu Cheng gave in, "Okay, they also promised me that if I agree to perform, they'll let me interact with you."

Jinli was stunned: "What interaction? Why didn't you tell me?"

Gu Cheng coughed a few times. "There's nothing much to say. It's just a simple interaction. I'll personally call you up on stage to perform. We'll switch stages amidst the interplay of lights."

Jinli: ...

Okay, so to put it bluntly, you still want to perform with me!

Gu Cheng looked at Jin Li, his eyes only on him.

His eyes were deep and affectionate, but his expression was usually cold and aloof, so it wasn't always apparent.

But when he looks at someone, his gaze is so focused that it's as if that person is his whole world.

It may be difficult to capture this feeling on camera, but the person being looked at can feel it.

Jinli originally wanted to tell him to stop fooling around, but now she really found it hard to say it.

Who can resist a big, adorable dog?

Especially when he's still being affectionate and playful!
Jinli, her willpower faltering, said, "Although, the Lantern Festival Gala is more important. You should still go to the Lantern Festival Gala. Don't let it affect your reputation in the industry. It's organized by CCTV!"

Gu Cheng was about to say something when his phone rang.

It was Zhang Guang calling.

Without the speakerphone on, Jinli didn't know how they communicated; Gu Cheng just kept saying "okay," "okay," and "let's do it this way."

A few minutes later, Gu Cheng hung up the phone, a look of delight on his face, and said:
"Brother Guang and I have already communicated. The organizers of the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala know that I want to support the Lantern Festival Galas at Tsinghua and Peking Universities. They communicated with me and said they can move my program to the later date."

Then Tsinghua and Peking University moved our performance forward. After we finished performing at Tsinghua and Peking University, I went to the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala. Anyway, everyone was in Beijing, not far away, so there was enough time.

Jinli asked with some concern, "Aren't you really going to be too nervous?"

Gu Cheng shook his head: "No, I want to share the stage with you, even if it's just for a brief interaction."

Jinli fell silent.

The next day, when the two went to rehearsal, Jinli suddenly said, "After your performance, I'll go with you to the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala."

Gu Cheng was taken aback.

Jinli smiled and said, "But I won't perform on stage; I'll sit in the audience and watch your performance."

So, let's switch the order for the show. I'll perform first, and you perform after me. I'll do the interaction with you.

Gu Cheng opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

When surprise arrives, the mind goes blank and words fail.

Only the simplest language can express the joy of this moment.

He was so happy, so incredibly happy!!

Jinli also said later—

This time, I'll run to you.
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Gossip posts on the internal networks of Tsinghua and Peking Universities have suddenly become lively again recently.

Teenagers in puberty, besides being more focused on their studies, are more likely to have their own dramatic topics of conversation.

Discussions about learning are not in this section.

This is a dedicated section for relationships, where many students have found pen pals, book lovers, or even boyfriends and girlfriends.

Suddenly, a post appeared out of nowhere and attracted the attention of many people.

Have you seen the list of performers for the Lantern Festival Gala? Two programs have been changed. Does anyone know why?

1L: [I saw it, it's changed to a solo performance by Gu Cheng and Jin Li now.]

Gu Cheng and Jin Li are both celebrities, and celebrities have virtually no right to privacy in the public eye. These people are discussing them by name.

2L: [What, is there some inside story?]

3L: [The two programs that were replaced were either due to a solo dancer's injury or the principal dancer's hospitalization. How could they perform? They had no choice but to replace them.]

4L: [No wonder, it makes sense to have two big stars instead, given the tight schedule.]

5L: [Don't you guys think there's something fishy about these two? Even with the change of programs, they still arranged it to feel like a couple, one after the other.]

6L: [Let's have a love song duet to really create a couple vibe (。)]

7L: [To be honest, I'd really like to hear them sing a love duet; it's really touching.]

8L: [Can I make a wish for two people to perform a show together? I want to hear a love song duet!]

The post quickly became a hot topic on the internal forum and was pushed to Gu Cheng by his roommate.

My roommate asked curiously, "They all think your relationship with Jinli is unusual. Do you want to use your main account to clarify the rumors?"

Gu Cheng glanced at it and said nonchalantly, "The innocent will clear themselves. If every rumor has to be clarified, I'll be busy to death every day."

He paused, then added, "Besides, I wasn't exactly innocent to begin with."

other people:……

Did they just mishear?!
After Gu Cheng left, the remaining roommates gathered together to discuss the matter.

They all agreed that although Gu Cheng and Jin Li had a good relationship, Gu Cheng was probably still in a state of unrequited love.

and so……

They must protect Gu Cheng's relationship!
We absolutely cannot let the rumors of "secret crush" spread. Let's wait until Gu Chengzhen wins Jinli's heart before we talk about it!

My roommate, who claims to be an "all-knowing expert," was caught between "Shocking Guy" and "Mediocre Guy," and after listening to their impassioned declarations, he couldn't help but raise his hand:

"No, you guys really don't go online? What's your internet speed? Jinli and Gu Cheng have been a couple for a long time!"

Shocking Guy: "Has it been made public yet?"

Mediocre Guy: "Why doesn't the encyclopedia say that the two are in a romantic relationship?"

Know-it-all: "Isn't this all tacitly accepted? If you just look at the news online, you'll see that many netizens actually know that the two of them are together!"

Shocking Guy: "Oh, so it wasn't made public."

Mediocre Guy: "After all that talk, it turns out it was all just netizens' imagination."

Know-It-All: ...

Shocking Guy asked again, "Are you living together yet?"

Mediocre Guy: "Are you married?"

Know-It-All: "...No."

Shocking Guy/Mediocre Guy: "It turns out that the whole 'together' thing was just a rumor spread by netizens!"

Know-It-All: ...

You can't explain this to two straight men who don't ship couples!

(End of this chapter)