Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 303, Part 301: My Sassy Girlfriend
The scorching heat of July blazed across China and ignited the summer movie season.

Just as Wang Sheng and Han Sanping were making their moves and strategizing for the "China Film Grand Century" cinema chain in Beijing, another entertainment storm, ignited by Wang Sheng himself, was sweeping across the country with Fan Xiaopang as its eye.

On the eve of the release of "My Sassy Girl", a large-scale nationwide roadshow has already begun.

By this time, Fan Xiaopang was no longer the same person he once was.

With her deep affection and beauty as Tie Xinlan in "The Legendary Twins" and her inspirational comeback as Wang Xiaojia in "Flying Colors", she has successfully transformed from a "girl waiting for work outside the Beijing Film Studio" into a hot young actress, possessing a solid audience base and extremely high media exposure.

She took the lead and led the team on the promotional tour for "My Sassy Girl," causing a sensation wherever they went.

At the fan meeting at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, the venue, which can accommodate thousands of people, was packed to capacity, with screams almost lifting the roof off.

Wearing a movie promotion T-shirt and denim mini skirt, Fan Xiaopang exuded energy. When interacting with the audience, he displayed both the dashing spirit of his "wild" character in the movie and his own increasingly charming and approachable personality.

She shared anecdotes from filming, imitated classic scenes from the movie, and even, at the audience's request, "taught a lesson" to the male lead Deng Chao, who played the "punching bag," causing the entire audience to burst into laughter.

Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing... every stop was packed with people.

Local media described her arrival as "phenomenal" and "Fan Xiaopang whirlwind".

The mall atrium and cinema lobby were packed with movie fans and onlookers who had come after hearing the news.

Security personnel were on high alert, forming a human wall by holding hands to ensure that Fan Xiaopang and his group could pass through smoothly.

The promotional activities in Shanghai reached a mini-climax.

Long queues formed early in front of the cinema on Jinling West Road, all for the chance to get a ticket to the meet-and-greet.

The Shanghai Service Guide, the city's largest-circulation newspaper, devoted a full page to Fan Xiaopang's trip to Shanghai, with the headline: "[The 'Savage Girlfriend' Arrives, Shanghai Falls for Her!]"

This surge of interest has transcended the film's promotion itself, becoming a hot topic in summer social and cultural life.

Fan Xiaopang basked in the glory of being the center of attention.

Under the spotlight, she smiled radiantly and handled everything with grace.

But in a quiet corner when no one is watching, or when she returns to her hotel room late at night and removes her elaborate makeup, she sometimes stares blankly at herself in the mirror.

The glory of Gao Yuanyuan being "Asia's first love" is like a tiny thorn that has always been stuck in her heart.

She needs to become more famous and successful to firmly capture that man's attention and gain a foothold in this seemingly glamorous but actually turbulent industry.

"My Sassy Girl" is a crucial battle for her to prove her box office appeal, and she cannot afford to fail.

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Friday, December 14, 2000.

The national college entrance examination has just ended, and millions of students, like birds freed from their cages, are eagerly throwing themselves into the embrace of vacation.

Movie theaters have naturally become their first choice for releasing stress and seeking joy.

Shanghai, at dusk.

Lin Xiaoyue once again entered Hengshan Cinema, a long-established cinema located in the Xujiahui business district.

Compared to the girl who was lost and frustrated a year ago due to failing the college entrance exam and emotional setbacks, she now exudes a more composed and confident aura. Her recent year of repeating a year was arduous, but also fulfilling.

Having left behind the shadow of her unrequited first love, she devoted all her energy to her studies, living a simple and pure life.

Although the college entrance examination had just ended and the results had not yet been released, Lin Xiaoyue felt good about herself. She answered the questions quite smoothly, and a voice deep inside her told her: This time, I've got it.

The cinema lobby was packed with people, the air filled with the sweet aroma of popcorn and the excited chatter of young students.

The huge hand-drawn poster of "My Sassy Girl" is particularly eye-catching - Fan Xiaopang plays the female lead, wearing a cool leather jacket, with one hand on her hip and the other grabbing the collar of Deng Chao, the male lead, with a domineering yet cute expression on her face.

The poster's tagline reads: "This summer, getting 'beaten up' by her is the only way to truly enjoy it!"

Just like last year, a sign at the cinema window reads "Enjoy half-price discount with your college entrance examination admission ticket".

Lin Xiaoyue took out her slightly wrinkled exam admission ticket from her small bag and successfully bought a half-price ticket. She then went to the cinema's concession stand and bought a bottle of chilled Zheng Guanghe orange soda. The familiar glass bottle and the cool, sweet and sour taste instantly dispelled some of the summer heat.

After checking my ticket and entering the theater, I found it was almost full.

Most of the people there were young people around her age, chatting excitedly in groups about the movie that was about to start, the air filled with the relaxed and expectant atmosphere typical of a holiday.

Lin Xiaoyue found her seat, unscrewed the cap of her soda bottle, took a sip, and felt the cool bubbles burst in her mouth, bringing a refreshing sensation.

The lights dimmed, and the public screening license appeared on the big screen.

The scene gradually quieted down, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.

The video begins:
The camera first pans across the unique urban landscape of Beijing in the late 1990s—

At the entrance of the slightly old alley, there is a small shop with a sign that reads "Public Telephone," a stream of people riding bicycles, and in the distance, new buildings such as skyscrapers are rising from the ground.

The background music is a slightly nostalgic urban folk song.

The male lead, "Wang Yonggan" (played by Deng Chao), is an honest and simple young man from Beijing who has just graduated and works as a proofreader at a publishing house. He wears a plain plaid shirt and black-rimmed glasses, and has a somewhat timid and cute image.

At a friend's gathering, he accidentally met the female protagonist "Fan Rou Rou" (played by Fan Xiao Pang), who came to visit a friend.

Fan Rourou exuded a powerful aura from the moment she appeared—long, jet-black hair, bright eyes, wearing a very avant-garde pair of slim-fit jeans and a short leather jacket at the time, with an upright posture and an expression that carried a hint of aloofness and arrogance.

In the noisy party environment, she sat alone in a corner drinking beer, looking somewhat out of place.

Wang Yonggan was attracted by her unique temperament and couldn't help but glance at her a few more times, but she glared back at him, which scared him so much that he quickly turned his head away.

A low chuckle rippled through the theater; Deng Chao had perfectly captured the timidity and curiosity of a young boy.

Their first formal interaction occurred at the subway station.

Wang Yonggan saw Fan Rourou standing drunkenly on the edge of the platform, in a precarious situation.

He mustered his courage to help her up, but she mistook him for a harasser and threw him over her shoulder! (Here, Fan Xiaopang underwent physical and action training for the film. Although the movements were slightly exaggerated, they were smooth and powerful. Combined with editing and sound effects, the comedic effect was excellent.)

"Pfft—" Some audience members couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Lin Xiaoyue smiled, this opening was indeed quite "savage".

(End of this chapter)