Entertainment Industry: I am a top-tier movie star

The atmosphere during the performance class the next morning was somewhat subtle.

When Chen Nianbei walked into the classroom, he could feel many eyes on him.

He remained expressionless and walked to his usual seat.

Naza was already sitting there when she whispered to him, "Teacher Li hasn't arrived yet."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the classroom door was pushed open.

Today, Teacher Li wore a dark blue coat, held a folder in her hand, and had a gentler expression than usual.

Good morning, students.

She walked to the podium, put down the folder, and announced the casting results from yesterday.

The classroom fell silent instantly.

Everyone sat up straight, their eyes fixed on the podium.

Chen Nianbei felt that the breathing of the person next to her had become lighter.

Wang Hao sat in the front row, looking somewhat nervous.

Zhang Yue looked down at her notebook.

Teacher Li opened the folder and cleared her throat:

The character assignments for "Thunderstorm" are as follows:

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the classroom:

"Zhou Puyuan is played by Li Rui."

A slight commotion arose in the classroom, and someone turned to look at Li Rui, who was sitting in the back row.

Li Rui is a tall man who is known for his composure when acting, and this role suits him very well.

He nodded to everyone, his expression calm.

"Fanyi——"

Teacher Li continued reading, "Zhang Yue, student."

Zhang Yue raised her head, her face expressionless, but she loosened her hands from her knees.

She nodded to Teacher Li, then lowered her head again.

"Zhou Ping, Chen Nianbei."

After he finished speaking, the classroom was silent for two seconds.

Then people realized what was happening and began to whisper among themselves:

"It really was him..."

"Nonsense, in yesterday's scene, who could outact him?"

Chen Nianbei felt the stick gently touch his arm.

He turned his head and saw her eyes sparkling and a smile on her lips.

Wang Hao turned around, gave him a thumbs up, and had a "I knew it" expression on his face.

"Zhou Chong, Wang Hao."

Wang Hao was visibly taken aback for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face.

Although Zhou Chong is not the main character, he has a lot of screen time. He has a sunny and simple personality, which is very suitable for an actor with a clean and pure temperament.

"Sifeng, Nazha classmate."

Naza took a deep breath and a smile bloomed on his face.

She looked at Chen Nianbei, and the two exchanged a glance, both seeing the meaning of "pleasant cooperation" in each other's eyes.

"Lu Gui, Liu Xinran..."

"Lu Dahai, Zhao Ming..."

The characters were announced one by one.

Some were happy, some were disappointed, but overall it was fairly fair.

Those who performed well in yesterday's auditions generally landed their desired or suitable roles.

After reading the list, Teacher Li closed the folder.

"That's how the roles are assigned. Starting next week, we'll rehearse every evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 201."

She paused, then looked at Chen Nianbei and Nazha:

"Chen Nianbei, Nazha, you two have the most scenes together, so you need to get used to each other as soon as possible."

They both nodded at the same time.

"in addition,"

Teacher Li adjusted her glasses, her tone becoming serious.

"I mentioned before that my outstanding performance in the performance gave me the opportunity to be recommended for a film audition, and now I can tell everyone about that."

The classroom fell so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone looked up, their eyes fixed on Teacher Li.

"She's one of your senior classmates. She just started her own studio and is looking for new talent."

Ms. Li said calmly, "She asked me to keep an eye out and see if there are any suitable candidates in our class."

"Who is it, teacher?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"Yang Mi".

As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom erupted in chaos.

"Senior Sister Yang Mi?!"

"Oh my god! Yang Mi from 'Palace'?"

"Is she signing a new artist?"

"When did this happen?"

Chen Nianbei's heart skipped a beat.

Yang Mi rose to fame in 2011 with "Palace" and is now an undisputed top-tier actress.

Chen Nianbei had a memory of her setting up a studio in her previous life.

Indeed, during this period, Yang Mi was preparing to establish her own studio with her agent.

Later, they signed a number of new artists, including Dilraba, who all developed well.

For a newcomer with no connections to get into her studio, it's definitely a good starting point.

However, the competition among artists in Yang Mi's studio is extremely fierce.

Resources are limited, but the population is growing.

In his past life, he had seen many newcomers who signed with Yang Mi's studio. They were initially successful, but later gradually faded into obscurity.

"Quiet."

Teacher Li tapped on the podium. "Senior Yang Mi said she'll make time to come back and watch the final performance."

Another commotion erupted in the classroom.

"She asked me to keep an eye out for students with potential, and if they perform well in the performance, I will recommend them to her."

Teacher Li's gaze swept across the classroom, finally settling on Chen Nianbei, Wang Hao, and Zhang Yue.

"This is an opportunity, but not the only one. Don't put too much pressure on yourselves; the most important thing is to perform well."

That's what they said, but everyone's expression in the classroom changed.

Wang Hao took a deep breath and straightened his back.

Zhang Yue also raised her head, her eyes revealing something more.

Chen Nianbei remained calm.

He quickly calculated in his mind.

Yang Mi's studio... has its pros and cons.

The good thing is that it has some exposure and the resources are relatively high-quality.

The downside is that the competition is too fierce, there's little freedom, and things get very complicated later on.

Moreover, Yang Mi herself is in the prime of her career, and has limited energy to devote to newcomers.

I could try to land a couple of good auditions or roles, but joining... well, never mind.

"Alright, let's begin the lesson."

Teacher Li opened the textbook. "Today we'll talk about the similarities and differences between stage performance and on-camera performance..."

In the following classes, many students were clearly distracted.

Chen Nianbei could sense that the students around him were in high spirits.

Naza was scribbling in her notebook from time to time, probably thinking about how to perform better in the show.

She has already signed with Sugarman and has no interest in Yang Mi Studio.

Wang Hao listened very attentively, and his notebook was filled with notes.

Zhang Yue kept her head down, so her expression was not visible.

When the bell rang, Teacher Li closed her textbook:

That's all for today. Familiarize yourselves with your lines, and don't be late for rehearsal next week.

After saying that, she picked up the folder and left the classroom.

Almost simultaneously, the classroom erupted in chaos.

"Senior Sister Yang Mi! My God!"

"If I could get signed, wouldn't that be like taking off straight away?"

"What are you thinking? There are so many people in our class, it would be good if we could sign one or two."

"I think Chen Nianbei will definitely do well; he acted so well yesterday..."

Discussions rose and fell.

Chen Nianbei was packing his schoolbag when Nazha leaned over and whispered:

"Did you hear that?"

"Yes, I heard you."

"Aren't you excited?" Naza asked, her eyes wide.

"What's there to get excited about?" Chen Nianbei said calmly.

Naza stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed: "Chen Nianbei, I really can't see through you."

"Yeah?"

"Yes," Naza said confidently, "After all, this is a great opportunity, but you're not excited at all."

Chen Nianbei slung her backpack over her shoulder, saying, "Acting well is the most important thing."

That's a very practical statement.

Naza nodded: "That's true."

The two walked out of the classroom together.

Wang Hao caught up from behind, his face still flushed with excitement:

"Nianbei! Nazha! Do you think I have a chance?"

"What opportunity?" Chen Nianbei asked.

"Let's go to Yang Mi's studio!"

Wang Hao lowered his voice, "Senior Sister Yang Mi is very popular right now. Her studio has just been established, so she definitely needs new talent."

If I get signed, my starting point will be much higher than others!

He spoke quickly, his eyes gleaming.

Chen Nianbei looked at him, thought for a moment, and decided to pour some cold water on his enthusiasm:

"Her studio was newly established and resources were limited. With more people signed, the amount of money allocated to each person decreased."

Wang Hao paused for a moment, then said, "That's true..."

"and,"

Chen Nianbei continued, "Yang Mi is busy with her own career and may not have much energy to mentor newcomers."

Naza seemed thoughtful: "Then what do you think...?"

"I think we should focus on making the performance a success first."

Chen Nianbei said, "You can seize an opportunity when it comes, but don't put all your hopes on this one opportunity."

That's a very apt statement.

Wang Hao took a deep breath: "You're right. No matter what, let's focus on playing Zhou Chong well first."

"Um."

Chen Nianbei patted him on the shoulder, "Keep it up."

The three of them walked to the entrance of the teaching building. Wang Hao was going to the library, so he left first.