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Chapter 217 Going to School: Central Academy of Drama or Beijing Film Academy?
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Time flies and never returns; the past can only be reminisced. I remember my childhood sweethearts...

Teresa Teng's famous song "The Past Can Only Be Relived," originally a poignant and nostalgic piece, has been replaced by this one.

At that moment, Wang Baoqiang, aka "Tang Ren," was shouting in an extremely greasy, off-key, and lewd trembling tone under the dim lights of the bar.

The effect was devastating to the original song, yet it strangely fit the character's reckless spirit.

The bar's interior was decorated in a decadent and extravagant style.
Rotating colored spotlights cut through the billowing smoke, the air thick with the smells of cheap perfume and alcohol.

The extras hired by the production team—all local girls with hot figures and beautiful makeup—dutifully played the roles of "passionate" nightclub girls.

They either swayed their hips to the music or flirted with "guests" in the booths.

Chen Sicheng was indeed generous to his brothers, arranging for female "actresses" who were all curvaceous and charming.

The entire scene was filled with a genuine, almost indulgent sense of debauchery. The employees were completely genuine, without any trace of acting, as if this were a real, hormone-fueled nightclub in Tyrande.

In a dimly lit corner of a sofa, out of the camera's view,

After filming the drinking scene, Gu Qing's face was slightly flushed. He was watching with great interest when his gaze swept over another blind spot in the shot, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Wang Baoqiang, who plays "Tang Ren," and Xiao Yang, who plays "Kun Tai," are seen following the script to "celebrate" something (or perhaps they're just drunk).

They turned their faces to each other in an extremely greasy way, pouting and making exaggerated "kissing" sounds, pretending to kiss!

The scene was so impactful that Gu Qing laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

"Haha, a real kiss?"

However, before the laughter subsided,

His face was gently turned back by a cool hand.

"Does it look good?"

Tong Liya's voice rang in my ears.

Gu Qing then noticed that, for what seemed like the umpteenth hot-bodied, scantily clad "actress," she was swaying past their sofa, wine glass in hand, her hips swaying.

The size of that "hill" is indeed remarkable.

"Sister Yaya, you and Brother Sicheng are having relationship problems, there's no need to drag me into this, is there?"

Gu Qing instantly stopped smiling and tried to play dumb, "I'm still a child!"

Whose relationship broke down?

Looking at him like this, Tong Liya was both annoyed and amused: "It's precisely because you're a 'child' that I'm sitting here watching you!"

She raised her voice, "Without me, those two girls who were filming just now would probably have pounced on you."

While talking,
Another female bartender bent down to refill the drink, her low-cut dress almost revealing her cleavage.

"Not suitable for children."

Tong Liya reached out and covered Gu Qing's eyes.

After the female bartender left with a regretful smile, Tong Liya let go of his hand, picked up the glass of wine that had just been poured in front of Gu Qing without changing her expression, and with a flick of her wrist, poured all the wine onto the floor behind the sofa.

"Learn the good things, not the bad things."

Gu Qing rubbed her eyes, which had been covered, leaned back on the sofa, stared at the rotating ball of light on the ceiling, and sighed deeply: "What is good?"

This question is a bit perplexing; in this bizarre and chaotic world, even the standards for what is good seem to have become blurred.

Tong Liya paused for a moment, seemingly considering her words.

after awhile,

She turned to the side, looking at Gu Qing's profile, which appeared exceptionally young under the light, and suddenly asked, "Little brother, do you want to go to school?"

"go to school?"

Gu Qing sat up straight, slightly taken aback, never expecting the topic to jump to this.

"Misunderstood."

Seeing his reaction, Tong Liya knew he had misunderstood, and explained, "I didn't mean for you to go to a regular university. I meant, have you considered applying to a professional drama school?"

"Film Academy?"

Gu Qing was taken aback for a moment, then her eyes turned serious.

Seeing that he didn't immediately object, Tong Liya continued, "I can see that you genuinely love acting and are very talented. But acting is a vast subject, and talent and on-set experience alone are not enough."

The teachers at drama school are all seasoned veterans with profound knowledge and solid theoretical foundations, who can help you build a more solid foundation. Moreover,

She paused, then lowered her voice, "Actresses who graduate from the three major academies, as long as they show the potential to become famous, will receive a lot of hidden resources and guidance from seniors in the industry, and their career path will be much smoother."

"To further my studies and hone my acting skills..."

Tong Liya's words truly touched a chord with him.

Since filming began,

Gu Qing has encountered many formidable opponents and veteran actors, many of whom are formally trained in acting.

Sometimes, when he felt the profound skill and precise control of his co-stars in a scene, he would indeed feel powerless and realize that he was lacking in technique and systematic training.

"Sister Ya Ya, do you have any recommendations?" Gu Qing asked, her expression becoming serious.

Seeing that he was willing to listen to her opinions and that he was focused, Tong Liya felt much of the frustration she had felt because of Chen Sicheng, and she felt a long-lost warmth of being valued and trusted.

As expected, the "younger brother" is the most considerate.

"I recommend two to you: one is the Central Academy of Drama, and the other is the Beijing Film Academy."

Tong Liya began to analyze objectively, saying, "There's a saying in the industry: the Central Academy of Drama produces actors, while the Beijing Film Academy produces stars."

She cited data: "Looking at the major awards won by the film and television industry in recent years, such as the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and the top awards at the three major film festivals (Cannes, Berlin, and Venice),"
Graduates from the Central Academy of Drama have won awards for about thirty works, while graduates from the Beijing Film Academy have won awards for only about three.

The Central Academy of Drama (CAFA) has twice as many Best Actor and Best Actress awards as the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) winners of the "Three Golden Awards" (Golden Rooster, Hong Kong Film Awards, and Golden Horse Awards), and CAFA has also consistently held an advantage in box office revenue.

"but,"

Tong Liya changed the subject, no longer simply praising her alma mater, "The situation has indeed changed somewhat now. The Beijing Film Academy has been gaining momentum in recent years."

Because the market now prefers young actors with good looks, what people call "little fresh meat"—like you, little brother.

Gu Qing shook her head: "There aren't many like me."

This isn't narcissism on his part, but rather an objective fact; his face and demeanor are truly unique among his contemporaries.

"Yes, my brother is one of a kind."

Tong Liya was amused by him and couldn't help but reach out and gently pat his head, her gesture full of affection. "Many of the most popular middle-aged and new generation actors in the entertainment industry right now are graduates of the Beijing Film Academy."

Look at actors like Xiao Yanzi, Huang Bo, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun... and even big directors like Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou, they are all graduates of the Beijing Film Academy.

It's fair to say that over 40% of the celebrities currently active in the entertainment industry come from the Beijing Film Academy.

"What about the Shanghai Theatre Academy?" Gu Qing asked curiously.

"do not go."

Tong Liya answered very decisively and directly, without the slightest hesitation, "The Shanghai Theatre Academy is currently the weakest of the three major academies, so it won't be a big boost to your future."

My personal suggestion for my younger brother is to go to the Central Academy of Drama.

I have a very close college friend there, who is now a teacher in the performing arts department. She can take good care of you and guide you.

As a top star, what you lack is not traffic and attention, but more solid acting skills to support you to go further and solidify your popularity.

She added, "Of course, it's also good if you're considering Nortel."

With your popularity and potential, the academy will definitely treat you like a precious gem and give you special attention, showering you with resources and connections.

"I wouldn't be surprised at all if you suddenly landed the lead role in a new film by Director Zhang or Director Chen."

"Sister Ya Ya, let me think about it."

Gu Qing didn't make a decision immediately. Tong Liya's analysis was very insightful, but he felt that this was a matter of great importance.

You still need to go back and communicate well with your agent and team, weigh the pros and cons, and then make a final decision.

Gu Qing was indeed persuaded, and the idea of ​​pursuing further studies began to sprout like a seed.

at this time,

"Wang Po's son is missing?! Such a big case, I, Tang Ren, will definitely take it! Leave it to me!"

Wang Baoqiang answered the phone and finished performing his last scene of the day.

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(End of this chapter)