Entertainment Industry: I am a top-tier movie star

Chen Weiting walked quickly, his back stiff, and headed straight for the elevator without looking back.

Chen Nianbei followed at a leisurely pace, her mood relatively calm.

The outcome is still uncertain, but what needs to be done has been done, and all that remains is to wait and accept it.

As he was making his plans, a slightly hesitant voice came from behind him.

"Um... Chen Nianbei?"

Chen Nianbei turned around, and there was Reba.

She jogged out of the audition room, clutching her phone, her face still flushed, a blush that stood out starkly against her fair skin.

The light in the corridor was softer than indoors, making her features appear even more deep and radiant.

"Teacher Dilraba?" Chen Nianbei used a formal address and nodded slightly.

"No, don't call me teacher."

Dilraba quickly waved her hand, somewhat embarrassed.

"Just call me Dilraba. I'm a student too, from the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

She paused, then looked at him with sparkling eyes. "You acted so well just now. It's so easy to get into character when I'm acting with you."

"Your portrayal of Fuqu was also very lively."

Chen Nianbei exchanged polite compliments, but Dilraba was indeed quite spirited just now.

"Thanks."

Dilraba smiled.

"Um... could we exchange contact information? I think you acted very well, and it's very likely we'll be joining the same production team soon."

After she finished speaking, she seemed a little abrupt, her eyelashes fluttering rapidly a few times, before adding,

"I think there are many things I can learn from your acting skills."

Chen Nianbei looked at the expectation in her eyes and nodded.

"OK."

He took out his phone, and the two exchanged phone numbers.

"Well... I won't bother you any longer. I hope you get the audition."

Dilraba saved the number, looked up, and smiled brightly.

"I hope so too. Goodbye."

"goodbye."

Dilraba left with light steps.

Chen Nianbei put away his phone and walked out of the hotel, the cold air invigorating him.

My phone vibrated in my pocket; it was Nazar.

"How did it go? Is it over? Did you get elected?"

A series of question marks, followed by a rabbit emoji with shining eyes.

As Chen Nianbei walked back, he said, "It's over. Tell them to wait for further notice."

"what……"

They replied very quickly.

"But the fact that you're being told to wait for notification means there's hope! How did you feel about your performance?"

"I think it went alright; I performed as expected."

Chen Nianbei typed, "However, the competitors also performed well. In the end, the director will have to consider all factors before deciding who to choose."

He said it in a calm tone, but it was the truth.

He sensed director Huang Junwen's inclination.

Acting skills are often not the standard for casting roles, and they don't even account for the largest share.

"You will definitely be elected."

Naza's information carried an undeniable certainty.

"If I were the director, I would definitely cast the best actor. Shall we have dinner together tonight?"

Congratulations on your successful audition! Regardless of the outcome, you've worked hard...

Chen Nianbei looked at the screen and could imagine her eyes shining at that moment, a smile involuntarily appearing on her lips.

"it is good"

After ending her conversation with Naza, Chen Nianbei hailed a taxi.

As the car headed towards the film academy, he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.

……

Meanwhile, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle inside a minivan traveling on the Beijing Ring Road.

Naza held his phone, a smile on his lips, his fingers flying across the keyboard.

Sitting next to her was her agent, Sister Li, who was checking her schedule on a tablet.

She glanced up at the celebrity next to her, who was grinning like a cat that had just stolen some cream, and her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Sister Li is a veteran agent at Sugarman Entertainment, having managed many artists and possessing a keen eye for talent.

She had noticed Nazha's condition recently.

She made more phone calls, smiled foolishly while holding her phone more often, and her eyes changed when she talked about that male classmate from school named Chen Nianbei.

As someone who's been through it all, she knows all too well what this means.

"Ahem." Sister Li cleared her throat and put down the tablet.

Without looking up, he asked, "Hmm? Sister Li, what's wrong?"

"Who are you chatting with that makes you seem so happy?"

Sister Li spoke casually, but her gaze was scrutinizing.

"Oh? No, it's just a classmate asking about the audition."

Naza subconsciously flipped his phone screen down, a gesture that seemed more like an attempt to cover something up.

Sister Li sighed inwardly.

The young girl couldn't keep things to herself after all.

"Classmate? Chen Nianbei, right?"

Her ears turned slightly red, and she mumbled an "Mmm".

"Naza ah,"

Sister Li adjusted her posture, her tone gentle yet earnest.

"I'm not against you making friends. Young people should know more people at school."

Especially someone like Chen Nianbei, a young man I see as having great potential.

She first gave a statement of affirmation, then changed the subject...

"But you're just getting started."

"Xuan-Yuan Sword" has just finished airing and has made quite a splash. You also starred in "Police Story," which is a crucial time for your career to take off.

The company has expectations of you.

The smile on Naza's face faded slightly, and her fingers unconsciously picked at the edge of her phone case.

"I know, Sister Li."

"Good to know."

Sister Li looked at her and said, "Making friends is fine, and exchanging professional information is also good, but there are some lines you need to be aware of."

Don't get too distracted, especially... emotionally.

She phrased it tactfully, but her meaning was clear.

"In our industry, a female artist's golden age only lasts a few years; opportunities are fleeting. Look at Senior Sister..."

She paused, not finishing her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

"There's plenty of time to date later. It's better to lay a solid foundation now than anything else."

Naza lowered his head and did not refute.

She understood the reasons Sister Li was giving her, and it wasn't a secret in the company that Liu Shishi was in a relationship.

Understanding the principle is one thing, but feeling it in your heart is another.

"Sister Li, I understand."

She whispered, her voice carrying a hint of docility and guilt at having her secret exposed.

"We're just ordinary classmates. We chat about our majors sometimes, nothing more."

Sister Li looked at her like this and felt a little helpless.

A young girl is just beginning to experience romantic feelings; she can't be completely controlled by a few words of reason.

She pondered for a moment and then made a decision.

"Okay, Naza."

Sister Li picked up the tablet again and started swiping.

"After the Lunar New Year, your school classes will start to ease up, and your company's schedule will become more demanding. It's not convenient to always stay in the school dormitory."

I'll rent you a nice apartment near the school, and you can move out.

It offers good privacy, makes it convenient for your assistant to take care of you, and saves time when traveling to and from work.

Naza was taken aback, then looked up: "Rent an apartment?"

"right."

Sister Li nodded, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.

"This is also for your convenience in working and resting. And..."

She gave Naza a meaningful look.

"A simpler environment avoids too much 'unnecessary contact' that could affect one's performance."

Naza understood the meaning behind those words.

Move out of the dormitory to reduce the time spent at school, especially with Chen Nianbei.

Sister Li is trying to reduce the risk physically.

For a moment, Naza felt a little disappointed.

We can't just go out for meals or kiss in the woods like we do now...

But the next second, a thought, like a cunning little fish, quietly surfaced.

Moving out and living in an apartment...wouldn't that be more freedom?

The school can't do anything about it, and the dorm supervisor can't check... If Chen Nianbei came to find her, wouldn't that be even more convenient?

It's also a more private place!

This thought made her heart beat faster, and the slight disappointment she had just felt was instantly lessened.

She couldn't help but imagine the scene, and the corners of her mouth wanted to turn up again, but she quickly pursed them tightly.

"Oh... okay, I'll follow the company's arrangements."

Naza lowered her eyelashes and obediently replied, trying her best not to reveal her little scheme.

Looking at her artist's "I know I was wrong, but I might do it again next time" attitude, Sister Li was both annoyed and amused. In the end, she could only sigh and rub her temples.

What exactly went wrong with the company?

Are there really that many people who are obsessed with love?

One Liu Shishi is enough to cause trouble, and now this Nazha seems to be heading down that path as well.

Why can't these beautiful, promising young women focus on their careers first?

Isn't making money a better option?

Sister Li leaned back in her seat, watching the city rushing past the car window, silently planning how she would keep a closer eye on Nazha's itinerary after the New Year.

I need to find another opportunity to get in touch with Chen Nianbei and see what kind of person he really is.

The car continued forward, carrying two people with different thoughts.