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Chapter 201 Each Person's June

The intense and fulfilling training time passed in the blink of an eye.

The six lead actors were fully committed to the project, training from dawn till dusk every day, practicing various movements and moves with great effort.

Under the careful guidance of the martial arts instructor, everyone's martial arts routines progressed from unfamiliar and clumsy to skillful and fluent, and they gradually mastered the key points of the movements.

Having gone through this period of hard work and struggle together, the relationship between the group members has quietly grown much closer.

During breaks in training, the six of them would either exchange tips or share interesting stories from their lives, and a tacit understanding and friendship would quietly take root among them.

The three girls, in particular, had a relationship that was a perfect example of "love-hate relationship," one moment they were inseparable and deeply in love.

The next second, they were at each other's throats over a trivial matter, neither willing to back down. The men were completely baffled and exclaimed that they couldn't understand the girls' friendship.

As the official start date for the filming of "Chinese Paladin 3" approached, the supporting actors gradually gathered in Hengdian from all over the country, and the entire crew gradually became lively.

Due to the heavy filming schedule, after careful consideration, directors Li Guoli and Zhao Shiyao decided to divide the six lead actors into two groups to work on both fronts simultaneously, in order to ensure the efficient progress of filming.

That day, it was Hu Ge, Yang Mi, and Liu Shishi's turn to film an indoor scene.

Li Guoli stood in front of the monitor, his eyes fixed on the screen, his expression focused and serious as he carefully observed the performance of the group.

This scene is full of twists and turns, in which Jing Tian, ​​Xue Jian, and Long Kui are accidentally captured by the fox demon Wan Yuzhi.

Jing Tian and the fox demon engaged in a battle of wits, with Jing Tian winning the rock-paper-scissors game. He thought the fox demon would let them go.

However, the cunning fox demon went back on her word, forcing Jing Tian to choose between Xue Jian and Long Kui, and only one woman could live.

In front of the camera, the actress playing the fox demon Wan Yuzhi had a strange and alluring makeup and spoke in a cold tone, urging Jing Tian, ​​played by Hu Ge, to make a decision quickly.

One is his blood-related sister, and the other is his beloved. They are both his flesh and blood, and he can't bear to part with either of them. He can't bear to die either of them.

Hu Ge's furrowed brows and conflicted expression perfectly captured Jing Tian's complex and agonizing state of mind.

The knives and props slowly descended, their cold light flashing, the sharp blades seeming ready to pierce the skin at any moment.

The two beauties, Yang Mi and Liu Shishi, were immediately terrified, their faces turning pale. They cried out in unison in a delicate voice, "Let me go!"

Hu Ge was extremely anxious and blurted out, "No, no, no!"

Just as Hu Ge was caught in a dilemma and hesitated.

Bound and unable to move, Liu Shishi frowned slightly, her eyes filled with pity as she looked at Hu Ge. She timidly whispered, "Brother, please let me sacrifice myself."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi immediately turned her head to the side, her bright eyes wide with disbelief: "You actually sacrificed yourself?"

Liu Shishi seemed not to hear, and gently added, "Brother, you saved Sister Xuejian."

Yang Mi, not to be outdone, shouted at Hu Ge, "No need, choose me. I, a dignified female knight-errant, am not afraid of death. Save your sister."

Liu Shishi's expression was one of speechlessness as she firmly said, "If my brother asks me to sacrifice myself, I am willing."

Yang Mi said anxiously, "Stinky tofu!"

Liu Shishi looked aggrieved: "Brother!"

Forced into a corner, Hu Ge made her choice, gritting her teeth and shouting, "I choose Xuejian!"

Yang Mi was taken aback at first, then her face lit up with joy; Liu Shishi, on the other hand, had a look of surprise on her face, which was hard to read.

The fox demon seemed to be deliberately making things difficult, pressing further with, "Have you decided to choose her?"

Hu Ge, her face contorted in pain and on the verge of collapse, cried out, "No, I choose her to die!"

In an instant, Yang Mi's eyebrows furrowed, her eyes widened in anger, and she was furious. Liu Shishi, however, stared wide-eyed, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Cut! Stop!" Director Li Guoli shouted into the walkie-talkie.

Inside the studio, the actors were suddenly interrupted and looked at each other in confusion, wondering why the director had called a halt.

They've already done this scene several times. Either Liu Shishi couldn't help but laugh, or Yang Mi misspoke her lines, and Hu Ge also made two mistakes.

That last run was their best performance yet. Everyone did it flawlessly in one go, without any obvious mistakes, and they all performed at their best.

Li Guoli stroked his chin. He watched the performance on the screen and, although there were no mistakes, he felt that something was off.

The director didn't immediately understand the problem. On set, Yang Mi, with her keen observation, had a deep understanding of the filming process.

There was always a subtle competitive atmosphere between Xuejian, played by her, and Longkui, played by Liu Shishi.

In front of the camera, the two chatted and laughed, appearing to be good sisters who cooperated well. However, in certain subtle moments of their performances, they were secretly competing with each other.

Just now, Liu Shishi, dressed in flowing blue, with gentle yet firm eyes, uttered those soft and sweet "brother" sounds, which should have shown her deep affection for her brother, but also seemed to hide some subtle thoughts that were not easily noticed.

But to Yang Mi, it had a different feel. She felt that Liu Shishi's calling out "brother" was pretentious and gave her a strange, "bitchy" feeling.

Looking at the utterly innocent expression on the eldest sister's face, she felt even more annoyed and wanted to punch her in the face, making her stop pretending.

"That vixen really has some tricks up her sleeve," Yang Mi muttered to herself, gritting her teeth.

Turning around, he saw Hu Ge grinning foolishly and was furious: "Old Hu, did Shi Shi's two sweet 'brother' calls just now confuse you? Are you still thinking straight?"

Hu Ge was taken aback, unconsciously scratching the back of her head, a hint of embarrassment on her face. She scratched her head and stammered, not knowing what to say.

At this moment, Liu Shishi was in full drama mode, her bright, watery eyes full of sincerity, looking aggrieved: "Xuejian, don't bully your brother, take your anger out on me."

The other extras around them covered their mouths and chuckled. Although they didn't have many scenes, they spent all day on set and could sense the subtle atmosphere between the lead actress and the second lead actress.

Yang Mi rolled her eyes, lowered her voice, and said sarcastically, "Shishi, if Mr. Song finds out that you call someone else 'brother,' won't he be angry?"

"You!" Stunned by Yang Mi's precise attack on her vital point, Liu Shishi was speechless for a moment. What she cared about most was Song Ci poetry, and now she felt a little regretful.

I was being playful and a bit too dramatic, and my lines were too coquettish. It would have been bad if Mr. Song had found out and gotten jealous. Luckily, the director stopped me in time.

Li Guoli had already figured out the crux of the problem. He picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered in a strong voice, "Attention all departments, let's do it again. Shishi, control your emotions, don't deliberately act that way."

Liu Shishi stuck out her tongue, made a funny face, calmed herself down, adjusted her state, and earnestly prepared for the new round of filming.

The crew of "Chinese Paladin 3" is busy but organized, carrying out filming work in an orderly manner.

Time slips through our fingers like sand, and in the blink of an eye, it's already late June. The summer sun is as scorching as fire, baking the earth into a golden hue, and the air is filled with the unique bittersweet emotions of graduation season, as well as the anticipation for the future.

In this emotional season, Song Dynasty poetry returns to the Peking University campus once again.

A year later, his state of mind was completely different, now calm and reserved. Strolling through the campus, the scenery remained the same, with its bluestone walls and red bricks, simple and tranquil.

Song Ci walked slowly along the familiar path, passing through lush, tree-lined avenues. With each step, fragments of her past studies flashed through her mind, as if she were reuniting with her former self.

Those teaching buildings, libraries, and Weiming Lake that hold his youthful memories have stood quietly and silently guarded them for many years.

After strolling around the campus, Song Ci, familiar with the area, headed straight for her homeroom teacher, Qin Chaoyang's, office. She knocked lightly and pushed open the door.

"Song Ci, what brings you to school today?"

When Qin Chaoyang saw that the person who entered the office was his most outstanding student, Song Ci, he put down his pen and looked pleasantly surprised.

After taking a closer look at the student whom I hadn't seen in a long time, Song Ci was wearing a clean white short-sleeved shirt and simple jeans.

He got a neat and tidy haircut, and he's still as sunny and handsome as ever, but he seems more mature than before, having completely shed his youthful naiveté and exuding the aura of a business leader.

Song Ci didn't stand on ceremony with her homeroom teacher and sat down casually on the sofa, jokingly asking, "Teacher Qin, are you not welcoming me?"

As Qin Chaoyang poured tea for his guest, he laughed heartily: "How could we not welcome you? It's rare for Chairman Song to return to the school; you're a distinguished guest."

After handing the teacup to Song Ci, Qin Chaoyang patted him on the shoulder, his eyes full of satisfaction and pride: "You've had a remarkable year, your career is thriving."

At the beginning of the month, news of Tengda Group's relocation ribbon-cutting ceremony even made it onto the Beiping Evening News. I saw it all. You're now associating with high-ranking leaders; you're truly a force to be reckoned with."

Song Ci responded modestly, "It's all thanks to the leaders' kindness. You're not bad either, old teacher. I heard you're an associate professor now."

Congratulations on your promotion to associate professor! After years of hard work, you've taken a crucial step forward in your academic career.

Mentioning this, Qin Chaoyang beamed with joy, his gaze unconsciously drifting to a brand-new associate professor appointment letter on the table. He had received this honor at the age of thirty-six, and his future looked very promising.

After exchanging pleasantries, the master and apprentice smiled broadly and said, "I almost forgot the important matter. You came back today to visit your old classmates who are about to graduate, right?"

Song Ci nodded slightly, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes. He had come back today to visit his roommates.

I accompanied the students from the 04 Finance class to take graduation photos, making up for a small regret in my university life and bringing a perfect end to my youthful years at Peking University.

Qin Chaoyang smiled knowingly: "I guess you're such a busy person, you came back today for this very reason."

Our class is meeting at the library at 3 PM this afternoon. I'll be taking pictures with you guys then. Go back to your dorm and check on your roommates first; see you later.

After a warm conversation, Song Ci bid farewell to her homeroom teacher and headed to her dormitory.

The dormitory was quiet and peaceful in the afternoon. When Song Ci returned to dormitory 310, her three roommates were all busy in their own rooms, just like any other day.

Lin Hao has always been sensitive to heat, so he wore a tank top, revealing his round, fleshy arms, and a few drops of sweat on his forehead.

Sitting at his desk, researching stock market information online, he felt as if he were already in the midst of a capital battlefield, having worked at Songci's Shanhai Capital after graduation.

Tang Xiaochuan remains unchanged, immersed in his books. He has secured a place in a master's program and will continue his studies at Peking University.

Lu Yugang was busy packing his luggage in a corner of the dormitory, preparing to go back to Harbin first. He had been accepted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beiping and would stay in the big city of Beiping to settle down and work hard.

Song Ci stood at the door, momentarily dazed, as if the scene before her eyes overlapped with this time last year.

Last year, before he went to see Principal Zhou, when he took Liu Shishi to her dormitory, it was the same scene. It's true that the flowers are similar year after year.

Lu Yugang, with his sharp eyes, spotted Song Ci quietly entering the dormitory out of the corner of his eye. He raised his voice in surprise, "Ah, Lao Si is back. Fatty, Xiao Chuan, Lao Si is back."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hao and Tang Xiaochuan put down what they were doing, their faces beaming with joy, and each stood up to give Song Ci a warm hug.

"Come back and take a look. Let's have a good get-together tonight, brothers." Song Ci leisurely looked around. The dormitory still had the same feel to it, clean and tidy.

"Good, good, good!" Lu Yugang was so excited that he was a little incoherent when his good brother, who had achieved great success, came back to see them.

Song Ci sat on her bed and beckoned the three of them to come over so she could chat with her roommates.

When will Gang Ge officially start working at ICBC?

Lu Yugang, strong and powerful, grew even more robust. He dragged a chair over and sat down in front of Song Ci, grinning as he said:
"I'll report for duty on July 10th. I'll go back to my hometown to visit my parents first, and then rent an apartment near my workplace to start a new life."

Song Ci nodded slightly, and after a moment's thought, said, "My uncle is the deputy branch manager of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beiping. I'll talk to him and ask him to take care of you."

In Song Ci's view, her three roommates are all top students from Guanghua School of Management. Although they are far behind her in their current careers, they have bright futures. Investing in this friendship now may be of great help to her in twenty years.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yugang was overjoyed: "Fourth brother, you're truly my brother! Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future."

During his senior year internship at a bank, he experienced the harsh realities of society. Although Peking University students are the pride of heaven, they still need to go through trials and tribulations to reach high positions.

With the support of the branch's deputy branch manager and the strong backing of Song Ci, he believes he is quite capable and has a good chance of becoming a branch manager in his early thirties.

Turning her gaze to Tang Xiaochuan, who had been quiet all along, Song Ci smiled and asked with concern, "Xiaochuan, what major did you choose for your graduate studies?"

Tang Xiaochuan smiled slightly and said succinctly: "Macro-finance."

Song Ci nodded thoughtfully and suggested, "Treat your old teacher better. He's an associate professor now, and the school and college leaders value him highly."

To succeed in academia, one often needs a powerful connections to lend a hand; the academic world is also about networking and personal relationships. It's essential to maintain good relationships during holidays and festivals.

Knowing that Song Ci's words came from the bottom of his heart, Tang Xiaochuan nodded solemnly in response: "Thank you, brother! I understand."

"What about me? Fourth brother, why don't you care about my future?" Seeing that Song Ci didn't seem to have any intention of speaking again, Lin Hao suddenly became anxious and pretended to be angry and shouted.

Song Ci was amused by Fatty Lin and chuckled, "You're managing Shan Hai Capital for me, how could I possibly treat you badly? We can discuss the specifics of the work at the company later."

Lu Yugang glanced at the time, slapped his thigh, and suggested, "It's getting late. Let's change our clothes and take some photos with Lao Si. Let's go to Weiming Lake and Boya Pagoda to take some pictures as souvenirs."

Everyone echoed the sentiment, changed into their academic gowns, and went to the scenic Yenching Garden to take photos.

Listening to the wind by the pond, the shadows of the leaves sway gently; it is the height of summer.

Four years have passed, and Song Ci's time at Peking University has officially come to an end. I don't know when I will step into this campus again, but I only hope that the friendship I have now will never fade.

(End of this chapter)