Film and Television World Life Record

He also failed the third point, not only because he had passed the CET-4 (College English Test Band 4) and had a certain level of English proficiency, but also because he had lived in the US, a country known for its film and television industry, for two years, which honed his skills and made him speak fluently.

This is not necessary either.

The remaining items are the first, fourth, and fifth items.

Li Mu didn't want to give up on Su Mingzhe's computer skills. With a Tsinghua undergraduate degree and a Stanford graduate degree, he wasn't exactly a slacker. This skill would be useful not only in the real world but also in the future world of film and television.

Li Mu was even less willing to give up the monetary reward. As a recent graduate, he was short of money and how could he possibly resist the temptation of money?

After much deliberation, he had no choice but to give up the fourth option. During his two years in the film and television industry, he was mostly busy with work and family matters, leaving little time for fitness.

He already had a good physique, standing at just over 1.8 meters tall, with decent looks—not a super handsome guy, but certainly a good-looking one. The effects of two years of training in the film and television industry, even if partially projected, probably wouldn't have a significant impact on him.

It would be better to give it up for now, and wait until you encounter a suitable film and television industry in the future, then focus on improving your physical fitness before choosing this reward.

……

So, it was officially decided.

I selected the first option: Su Mingzhe's computer knowledge.

The second item: monetary reward (a very small portion of the wealth in the film and television world will be converted into real-world currency.)

The moment the reward was chosen, the computer knowledge that had vanished from his mind suddenly reappeared, becoming so integrated that it was no different from what he had actually learned.

Now, apart from lacking a degree from a prestigious university, with his computer skills, he could directly get a job at some of the biggest internet companies, whether it's Tencent, NetEase, or JD.com.

Unfortunately, a degree from a prestigious university is the most important thing; without this stepping stone, you won't even get an interview.

……

Afterwards, Li Mu waited for the system's monetary reward, but nothing happened. He picked up his phone to check, but there was no SMS notification from the bank.

After consulting the system, he learned that in order to ensure the legitimacy of the source of funds, the system required him to register a foreign bank account, and the reward funds would be transferred to his account in a reasonable and legal manner.

Li Mu was somewhat disappointed, realizing that haste makes waste. He decided to get a good rest that night and deal with these matters tomorrow.

He picked up his phone to check the time; it was past midnight. He remembered entering "All Is Well" around 8 PM.

He calculated that he had spent two years in the movie world, but only four hours had passed in reality.

Two hours equal a year in the world of film and television?

Perhaps we should use the ancient system of two-hour periods (shichen). In ancient times, a day was divided into twelve two-hour periods, with two hours equivalent to one shichen.

One hour in the real world is equivalent to one year in the movie/TV world.

With these thoughts in mind, Li Mu quickly fell into a deep sleep and slept soundly through the night without any dreams.

……

Early in the morning, Li Mu woke up, washed up, went downstairs for breakfast, and, unusually, started his morning run.

Since graduating from university and entering the workforce, I've had more things to do and become lazier. The running habit I maintained in college has been forgotten.

Now, facing such a great opportunity, the pressure on my body has naturally lessened, the tension in my mind has eased, and I can once again live a leisurely and carefree life without any pressure.

I checked the time, called my department head Su Man, and asked for two days off. The department happened to have little work lately, so she readily approved it.

Li Mu returned to his residence, took a shower, and changed into his most presentable clothes, which he had bought with all his savings before graduation in order to find a job.

After checking online, I found that many foreign banks in China meet the system's account opening requirements, but the account opening threshold is quite high, with many requiring a minimum deposit of several hundred thousand yuan.

Looking at the more than 10,000 yuan in his bank account, Li Mu felt helpless. This was what he had saved up over the years, which was not easy for a young man who had just graduated.

Upon further investigation, it was found that many Hong Kong-funded banks also meet the system requirements, and the account opening threshold is not high.

Li Mu remembered that there was a Hong Kong East Asia Bank not far away.

I packed my things, rented a bike, and headed straight there. Everything went smoothly; I filled out the forms and opened an account without any problems.

After leaving the East Asia Bank, Li Mu went to the Starbucks next door, took a sip of coffee, and suppressed his slightly excited feelings. He could finally collect his reward.

According to the system, a very small portion of his wealth in the film and television world will be converted into real-world wealth.

How much wealth does Li Mu have in "All Is Well"? Olkus's last round of financing valued the company at $5.5 billion.

Excluding other factors, his Olkus shares alone are worth over two billion US dollars.

Even if only a small amount of wealth is transferred, how much would that be on a base of over two billion US dollars?

As Li Mu chose to claim the reward, the system changed its settings, and the reward amount was finally revealed: $25.

He was stunned for a moment. That's it?

More than two billion US dollars were converted into two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars, a conversion rate of one to ten thousand.

I checked with the system again, and it was indeed $250,000.

Li Mu sighed for a while, then gradually came to terms with it. Two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars, at the current exchange rate, is worth one million six hundred and eighty thousand yuan, which is a huge sum of money for him now.

if I get it I am lucky, but if not, it is fate.

It's an unexpected gain, so there's no need to be too attached to or dwell on it. Contentment brings lasting happiness.

Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt better.

At that moment, his phone received a text message notification that his Bank of East Asia foreign exchange account had just received $250,000.

Li Mu clenched his fist, breathed a sigh of relief, left Starbucks, and went to the East Asia Bank again.

After converting the US dollars to RMB, I checked the source of the funds and found that they came from the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Li Mu chuckled and immediately understood.

So this is how the system's funding sources were rationalized and legalized.

While cryptocurrency trading is prohibited in China, it is legal abroad, and Chinese residents are not prohibited from buying and selling cryptocurrencies overseas.

Currently, a large number of people in China are still privately trading cryptocurrencies abroad.

The funds in Li Mu's account all came from cryptocurrency trading platforms. They appeared to be normal profits from cryptocurrency trading and were inconspicuous among the large number of cryptocurrency traders.

Knowing the source of the funds, Li Mu was relieved. Although he had never played with virtual currency in real life, he was a big player in "All Is Well," so it wasn't exactly a lie.

Chapter 35 A new look

Li Mu transferred 1.68 million RMB to his ICBC card. East Asia Bank is too niche in China and can't be used in many places, so ICBC cards are more appealing.

After taking care of all that, Li Mu hitched a ride to MixC Mall to tidy up his appearance.

Living in a place shapes one's temperament, and nurturing one's body shapes one's physique. After more than a year of being a successful person in the film and television industry, my temperament has become much more mature and stable. My gestures and movements exude confidence, and I have also developed a certain level of discernment and taste.

I hired a professional sales assistant and spent 70,000 yuan to put together several outfits; I bought a Coach clutch and wallet; and then went to the hair salon on the fifth floor to redesign a hairstyle that highlights my fashionable and mature style.

When Li Mu walked out of MixC wearing a light-colored Givenchy plaid casual shirt, paired with light-colored Versace trousers and Gucci Yeezy sneakers, carrying shopping bags, his entire image was completely different.

Young, stylish, and energetic, yet also composed, she has lost all the naivety and awkwardness of someone fresh out of school.

Many people find it difficult to adapt to sudden wealth in a short period of time, and they can't quite grasp their temperament, appearing out of place. These are not problems for Li Mu at all.

Besides, he really didn't have much money, so he couldn't afford to become arrogant even if he wanted to.

Currently, housing prices in Shangdu have exceeded 20,000 yuan per square meter in the central urban area and over 10,000 yuan per square meter in the suburbs.

This amount of money isn't even enough to buy a decent house.

Li Mu had no intention of using the money to buy a house, nor could he afford a decent one. He figured he'd rather experience more of the film and television worlds and consider those things once he had enough budget.

Now, all he wants to do is enjoy himself, enjoy the carefree days of youth, and enjoy a comfortable life.

I took a Didi ride to the Wrangler 4S store and picked up the car.

Li Mu loves off-roading, and the fact that both he and the Wrangler share the character "Mu" in their names makes him particularly fond of the brand.

Unfortunately, I'm short of money, so I can only dream about it.

Now that I have some spare cash, I can't wait any longer.

The target had been locked in long ago: a white Jeep Wrangler Rubicon four-door model. The total cost was 580,000 yuan, which Li Mu paid on the spot.

Two hours later, with the 4S store employees watching him go, Li Mu drove his imposing and rugged Wrangler onto the main road.

The car hummed all the way home.

……

The community security guard recognized Li Mu and looked at him with surprise as he drove back in his big vehicle, a hint of envy in his eyes.

He usually seems unassuming, living in such an old neighborhood, clearly a young graduate. I never expected him to have such ability; you really can't judge a book by its cover.

Li Mu chatted with them for a few minutes, got a temporary parking card, and then drove into the residential area.

In the evening, I ran into a young couple from the same floor when I went out. We greeted each other with smiles, had dinner at Little Sheep Hot Pot next to the community, and then started my night run.

Health is the foundation of everything. Now he no longer worries about money or survival. Without the pressure, he has started to pay attention to aspects he had previously neglected.

Good exercise habits must be maintained.

Around 8 PM, after taking a shower at home, Li Mu turned on his phone and started scrolling through short videos.

A series of loud banging noises came from upstairs.

Li Mu helplessly threw down his phone.

"here we go again!"