Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 147, Section 145: The God Is Not at Beijing Film Academy
In late August 1997, the summer heat in Beijing was gradually fading.

The sky presented a vast and clear blue.

Wang Sheng and Li Xiaoran concluded their brief trip to Hong Kong Island and returned to the familiar yet busy Beijing Film Studio.

There is only one day left until the official opening and registration of the Beijing Film Academy on September 1st.

Wang Sheng plunged into the offices of Shengying Media and Enlight Media, spending half a day efficiently listening to progress reports on various tasks.

The rough cut of "30 Days" has been completed. Huo Jianqi and the editing team are refining it according to the tone previously determined by Wang Sheng. An internal screening is tentatively scheduled for September 17 at the Beijing Film Studio Auditorium, inviting relevant personnel to have a sneak peek.

The "Super Girl" project, overseen by Wang Changtian, is in full swing with its preliminary preparations. Communication with the six preliminarily selected regional TV stations is progressing smoothly, and the program format manual and sponsorship plan are being produced intensively.

The production team for "Love Line Between Beijing and Hong Kong," spearheaded by Cai Yinong and Li Guoli, has been formed, with the main cast basically finalized. Filming will begin simultaneously in Beijing and Hong Kong.

The preliminary design and scriptwriting for the animated project "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: 3000 Questions" are also progressing steadily under the guidance of Professor Cao Zhiming.

Everything was running smoothly. Wang Sheng looked around and found that there were no urgent matters that required his immediate decision, so he comfortably resumed being a hands-off manager.

"You handle the specific tasks. Come to me if you encounter any problems you can't solve."

He left those words to the group of leaders, then pulled Li Xiaoran along, ready to embark on their upcoming university life.

On September 1st, we registered, received our textbooks and military uniforms.

On September 2nd, the freshmen of the Class of '97 at Beijing Film Academy, led by a special freshman named Wang Sheng, boarded a bus bound for a military base on the outskirts of Beijing.

According to the Military Service Law and school regulations, the military training for this year's freshmen will last for fifteen days.

Military life is disciplined and arduous, with reveilles in the morning, monotonous drills, scorching sun, and strict housekeeping requirements... This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for many pampered art students.

However, Wang Sheng thrived in his new environment.

He discovered that since his life was restarted, not only have his memory and mental agility improved, but his physical fitness, energy reserves, and physical recovery ability have also been significantly improved.

Standing at attention, he was as upright as a pine tree, motionless; marching in formation, his movements were precise and powerful; in the five-kilometer cross-country race, he was full of breath and crossed the finish line first.

Wang Sheng's outstanding performance during military training, along with his calm, capable yet approachable demeanor, quickly earned him the respect of freshmen from all departments in the Class of '97.

Acting majors, directing majors, literature majors, management majors... regardless of gender, all love to gravitate towards him.

During breaks, the shade of the tree where he was always surrounded by people.

Everyone listened to him talk about the current state of the film and television industry, the projects that Shengying Media is currently undertaking, the operating model of the TV and film alliance, and also listened to him share some of his experiences in dealing with people.

"Brother Sheng, I heard that our factory... oh no, our alliance has so many projects that we can't keep up with them all? The senior students from the classes of '94, '95, and '96 are making TV shows and movies, and they've earned back their four years' tuition in just one semester?" A male student from the performing arts department asked with a look of longing.

Wang Sheng unscrewed his military water bottle, took a sip, and nodded: "Pretty much. As long as you're willing to work hard and have the aptitude, there are plenty of opportunities. Not just TV movies, but also TV series, commercials, and even the large-scale variety shows that are about to start, all need a lot of people. Directors, actors, screenwriters, behind-the-scenes staff... every position is short-handed."

His gaze swept over the young, eager faces around him, and he said sincerely, “Everyone who got into Beijing Film Academy did so with dreams in mind. The school teaches us knowledge and skills, but the real battlefield is the market. Study hard, master the basics, and there will be plenty of platforms to showcase your talents in the future. I can’t guarantee anything else, but as long as our Class of '97 students are professionally competent, I, Wang Sheng, will give you priority in getting opportunities.”

These words were like a shot in the arm for everyone.

"The Grand Master is awesome!"

"Follow the Grand Master, and you'll get to eat meat!"

"From now on, I'll rely on the Grand Master's guidance!"

Cheers and exclamations of praise rose and fell.

The Nortel branch was established today!

Everyone knew perfectly well that being able to be classmates with Wang Sheng, a "powerful figure" who had already stirred up the industry and wielded enormous resources while still in school, was incredibly lucky!

This is a ready-made "big brother" who must be followed closely and sincerely respected!
The days of military training flew by amidst sweat and slogans.

The last day arrived in the blink of an eye. September 16th.

The base held a grand military training performance and commendation ceremony.

Each department's contingent marched past the reviewing stand in turn to receive the inspection.

The formation of freshmen from the 97 class of the Management Department and Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy, led by Wang Sheng, who was temporarily appointed as the flag bearer, marched in unison and were full of spirit, winning rounds of applause.

The ensuing cultural performances were even more spectacular.

The song that Wang Sheng's management class sang was "The Chinese," which is now widely known throughout China.

"Five thousand years of wind and rain, how many dreams have they held..."

The singing was loud and clear, and the emotions were sincere. Many military leaders and soldiers in the audience hummed along softly.

The song ended with thunderous applause.

According to the procedure, the next step is to present flowers to the performing team.

A girl wearing a performance department practice uniform, with a ponytail, a pretty face, and a lively and bold look, carrying a bouquet of flowers, ran quickly onto the stage and rushed straight to Wang Sheng.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, she placed the flowers into Wang Sheng's arms, then, without any hesitation, faced the microphone standing to the side and called out in a clear and loud voice:
"Senior Brother Wang Sheng! You are my god!"

After shouting, without waiting for Wang Sheng's reaction, she blushed and ran off the stage.

There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by even louder laughter, applause, and whistles.

Wang Sheng is holding flowers.

Is this girl going crazy so early?

This scene became the most talked-about episode at the end of the 97 freshmen military training at Beijing Film Academy.

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While Wang Sheng was working hard and rallying the troops in the barracks, the outside world was also undergoing exciting and continuous changes.

With the assistance of Cai Yinong, Cecilia Cheung efficiently completed all the procedures for working in mainland China.

With Sheng Ying Media's current connections and resources, these procedures were expedited and completed quickly.

After arriving in Beijing, she was temporarily placed in the Beijing Film Studio guesthouse and officially joined the Enlight Media artist management department as a "trainee," where she began systematic training in Mandarin, vocal music, and physical performance.

Her arrival was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples among the already competitive trainees.

Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan noticed this stunning "Hong Kong girl" with a mixed-race charm almost immediately.

In front of the mirror in the practice room, Fan Xiaopang watched Zhang Bozhi diligently practicing her Mandarin pronunciation. He couldn't help but nudge Gao Yuanyuan beside him, lowering his voice with a strong sense of crisis: "Yuanyuan, look at her... she's really good. President Cai seems to value her highly."

Gao Yuanyuan pursed her lips, nodded, and a hint of urgency flashed in her clear eyes.

She secretly calculated: I won't turn eighteen until the fifth of next month, and I won't be able to sign a formal contract... Moreover, I have to get into Beijing Film Academy.

The two looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

"We can't let our guard down!" Fan Xiaopang clenched his little fists. "We still need to practice more! And we still have our academic classes!"

Under the invisible pressure from Cecilia Cheung, Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan seemed to be wound up, working even harder in the training courses arranged by the company, and encouraging each other to catch up on their academic knowledge by studying their high school textbooks when they returned to their dormitory at night.

They all understood that while there were many opportunities on Wang Sheng's rapidly advancing ship, the competition was equally fierce.

To gain a foothold and receive more resources, one must demonstrate sufficient value and potential.

(End of this chapter)