Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 317 A second decline leads to a third exhaustion
Although the entire 90 class of the Central Academy of Drama took leave, the performance projects at the Bayi Film and Television Base were not greatly affected.

Tianjin has never lacked performing talent. With the Central Academy of Drama's Class of '90 no longer standing in their way, the local extras are actually more motivated.

After all, Yuanmeng promised from the beginning that actors who make a name for themselves in the film and television city will have the opportunity to enter Yuanmeng and realize their dream of becoming a film and television actor.

So many people wish that level 90 would never come, especially the actor on the ship who played Emperor Zhengde—yesterday, Li Yapeng attracted a middle-aged rich woman, but his 'customer' is a young and beautiful girl.

Ah~ If fate is a ship about to capsize, my love will be like the mast of that ship, piercing through all the storms for you!

Just as this extra was 'professing his love' in a broadcaster's voice and aria, the young girl opposite him, dressed in modern clothes, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She covered her mouth, revealing only her crescent-shaped eyes, and said with certainty, "These lines definitely weren't written by President Zhang. They feel far inferior to 'You Jump, I Jump.'"

"Uh~"

The extra said somewhat awkwardly, "The original version has too few lines, so... but if you want the original version, we can provide it."

As he spoke, he glanced at the other person's youthful face and then presumptuously added, "It's provided free of charge, consider it compensation for this."

"no need."

Xu Jinglei went straight back to shore via the gangplank at the bow of the boat, and turned back to Yang Guangzai, laughing heartily: "I still prefer genuine originals to fakes that money can buy."

Just as the extra was staring in disbelief, Yuan Li shoved a large cotton candy into Xu Jinglei's hand and whispered, "The original work you mentioned, you don't mean Director Zhang himself, do you?"

"Haha~"

Xu Jinglei sneered: "Senior, your vision is too narrow. Director Zhang's version is at most the original, I'm talking about the original!"

"Uh~"

Yuan Li seemed to choke on the cotton candy, and remained silent for a long time.

She was rather slow to realize this, but she had already seen through Xu Jinglei's ulterior motives, because this junior had never hidden her goals and intentions from the very beginning.

but……

Leaving the stage area where "you choose, I'll dance," the straightforward Yuan Li couldn't hold back and bluntly asked, "Aren't you afraid that President Chen will skin you alive for acting so recklessly?"

"Isn't that more interesting?"

Xu Jinglei chuckled, somewhat hysterically, and said, "You've read Qiong Yao's novels, haven't you? How can you call a relationship romantic if it hasn't been hindered by the original spouse?"

"Uh."

Yuan Li's mind went blank again, and it took her a while to speak again: "But he's getting married soon..."

"So what? I don't want to get married—as for fame, I have plenty of opportunities to become famous with my talent."

Hearing this confident and self-assured answer, Yuan Li was completely dumbfounded. Although she was also a person who dared to love and hate, she was clearly not in line with Xu Jinglei's values ​​at the moment.

At this moment, Xie Lan, a senior, came over and grabbed the two of them, urging them, "We've finally found you—come on, Director Wang, who is in charge of the team, told us to hurry up and gather for the party."

Xu Jinglei and Yuan Li's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "A cocktail party? Is it like the kind in the movies?"

"I don't know if it's true or not, but I heard that Mr. Chen learned it from Hong Kong."

Xie Lan wasn't really interested in the party; all she could think about was whether she could get a role in that 'youth idol drama'.

That's why I volunteered to catch those two female students who were running around on their own in front of Director Wang.

When the three returned to the bus, the group had mostly gathered. The martial arts students, who had initially been somewhat shy, were now engaged in lively conversation, recounting their experiences in the "Anti-Japanese War Zone."

They seemed to have gotten carried away by the fervor of fighting the Japanese. Xu Jinglei had never been a fan of these hot-blooded fools, so she walked past them with disdain and sat down in the empty seat at the very end.

Yuan Li hesitated for a moment, but instead of sitting with her, she followed Xie Lan to the front row.

Originally, the two were naturally grouped together because they were the youngest in the team, but after spending the morning together, Yuan Li realized that she and Xu Jinglei were not on the same path.

Most importantly, she was worried that if Xu Jinglei angered Chen Hong, it would affect her, so she chose to keep her distance from her.

Speechless all the way.

Upon arriving at the pre-booked hotel, Wang Zhongqi led a group of college students straight to the banquet hall on the top floor.

Upon entering the golden gate, one is greeted by a spacious banquet hall where crystal chandeliers cast dazzling golden light, illuminating the sculpted dome.

Gilded columns surround the dark marble floor, and scarlet velvet curtains hang on both sides of the gilded archway. The light and shadow filtering through the giant stained glass windows reflect off the gold leaf mosaic on the walls.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of champagne and flowers. As the music played, the singers, who had seemed somewhat carefree at the meeting, were now dressed impeccably and exuded elegance, as if they had suddenly blended into high society.

Of course, there were exceptions. For example, Xu Wei was sulking in the corner, while Teng Ge'er was firmly guarding the champagne tower, dismantling it like he was carrying bricks.

Students from the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy are one thing, but even those from ordinary families have at least seen similar scenes in movies.

The three martial arts students were completely stunned; even the baby-faced man's steps became awkward.

Xu Jinglei was initially dazzled by the dazzling lights, but she quickly came to her senses, picked up a glass of champagne, and headed straight for Zhang Yan, completely ignoring Chen Hong standing right next to her.

Chen Hong wasn't annoyed by this scene, and smiled at Zhang Yan, saying, "Let's see if you can keep this up."

With that, he avoided their sharp edge and moved elsewhere.

Xu Jinglei was slightly stunned when she saw this scene. She had originally wanted to compete with Chen Hong, but who knew that Chen Hong would leave like this.

What on earth is she up to?!
Xu Jinglei was a little confused, but then she thought again that she didn't really want to stay with Zhang Yanchang forever; she just wanted to find an exciting and romantic love.

Whatever schemes that woman may have, I can just leave and pursue my own dreams.

So she took another step and walked resolutely toward Zhang Yan.

Seeing this, one person really got angry.

Wang Luyao sidled up to Chen Hong and said through gritted teeth, "Sister Hong, that little slut is clearly up to no good, why are you still... Should I step in and teach her a lesson first?!"

This is truly a case of the emperor not being worried while the eunuch is.

Chen Hong smiled slightly, swirling the champagne in her hand, and said, "What's the rush? Sometimes retreating is advancing, and advancing is retreating."

Wang Luyao clearly didn't understand, but Gai Lili, who was not far away, seemed to have grasped something.

After Chen Hong dismissed Wang Luyao, she slowly strolled over to Chen Hong's side, clinked glasses with her, and said, "Aren't you afraid of making things worse?"

"Hehe, I know myself and my enemy, and I will never be defeated."

Chen Hong glanced at Xu Jinglei, who was talking to Zhang Yanpan, and whispered, "The more you try to stop this kind of girl, the more she'll act up. With my current status, wouldn't it be beneath me to argue with her?"

Besides being sentimental, my wife has another flaw: the easier something is for them to get what they want, the easier it is for them to get bored—wouldn't it be better if I used her as an example to deter others when they're no longer interested?

After listening to Chen Hong's words, Gai Lili remained silent for a long time before shaking her head and saying, "In the end, it's still because her own husband cheated on her. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to tolerate it."

Chen Hong clinked glasses with her again and said with a smile, "That's why I'm not worried about you plotting to usurp the throne."

(End of this chapter)