Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

The grueling forty-plus hours on the train took a toll on Shen Ze, but he couldn't tell his family that he was going to XJ without their knowledge, for fear of worrying them. In their eyes, they still thought he was working.

"Mom, I've made up my mind. I'll repeat a year of high school." These were Shen Ze's first words as he walked in the door.

Although he was reborn for half a year, the timing of his rebirth was wrong. He was only reborn with a system, which does not mean he is a genius. Originally, he could only go to junior college after three years of study, and now after three or four months, he is still in junior college, since there are no requirements.

Originally, he was thinking of seeing what benefits he would get after binding with the Superstar System. He didn't care about his college degree or associate degree. But when he saw that he needed to officially enter the entertainment industry to activate it, he realized that he had to find a way to get into a film academy. When it comes to entering the entertainment industry, what could be more orthodox and suitable than a film academy?

"Are you confident about reviewing?" Lin Fengxia hesitated. Her son had become much more sensible after the New Year and didn't go to internet cafes as often, but his foundation wasn't strong. Could he get into university?

"Mom, I feel like I can do it. Let's give it another try. Junior colleges don't require scores, so it's not too late to go next year. I've thought about it, and a second-tier university is better than a junior college," Shen Ze said.

"Okay, then I'll talk to your father." Lin Fengxia looked at her son, unable to say no. In truth, if there were any other way, who wouldn't want their children to have a better life?

After getting off work, Shen Chun learned about his son's plans. He remained outwardly calm, but he was actually quite pleased. He had seen his son's efforts after the New Year, but he had lacked a lot in the past. However, since his son was willing to try for another year, he was willing to accept it. His son's words were quite good: he could go to junior college next year. A year earlier or later wouldn't make a difference.

Shen Ze also contacted Dilraba and Nazar. Both girls are very beautiful, and he likes them both. Although the chances are slim now, contacting them doesn't matter. They chatted casually.

He kept his word and mailed two boxes of local specialties directly from his hometown to WLMQ. They were quite expensive, costing seventy or eighty yuan in postage. But it was worth it since it was so far away and they still delivered them. It's just that he didn't have any money to spend in WLMQ, and now he's spent it all.

After receiving the local specialties, the two girls became noticeably warmer to each other. Before, they only thought of each other as online friends who had taken photos together and didn't think they would have much interaction, but having something to give changed the nature of their relationship.

He also learned some other news, such as Dilraba, who had been studying in Northeast China for a year and was going to the Shanghai Theatre Academy when school started. After learning that Shen Ze's goal for repeating his senior year was to attend one of the top three film academies, they talked more. Shen Ze also used the excuse of asking for advice to contact her frequently.

Gulina sometimes comes to the mainland, but she works as a print model. She even won a model award last year, although it was a very small one.

She and Shen Ze have found they have much in common, and she has decided to apply to a film academy. She is currently studying for the entrance exam. She originally planned to join a performing arts troupe, but since there are no permanent positions available, she decided to try her luck in the film and television industry and is also planning to take the art exam.

Shen Ze was also quite hardworking. In his spare time, he started inquiring about the art exams and began working out. He knew that the art exams also had requirements for appearance, and he didn't know if he could pass that test.

If he were an ordinary person, he definitely wouldn't have much hope. He hadn't studied any art, and he didn't even know much about literature and art. Even in the entertainment industry, he only knew about big stars. Few men are fans of celebrities. He spent all his time on games. He was just a fan of female celebrities' bodies. He knew about them, but he wouldn't spend money on them, and he probably wouldn't even watch their TV dramas.

However, having been reborn, he had a little more confidence. But whether it was due to rebirth or the Superstar System, his body had also changed. For example, he was already taller than in his previous life. In his previous life, he was only 1.75 meters tall, but now he was 1.78 meters tall, and it looked like he could still grow taller.

After reviewing his studies, he told his parents about his plans to study film and television. However, he would never say that he wanted to become a star. He was sure that his parents would think he was being unrealistic, since their ancestors had no connection to this industry.

His reasoning was that film academies have very low academic requirements and are legitimate first-tier universities. He wasn't aiming to become a star; he just wanted a good degree upon graduation so he could legitimately get a government job.

When the couple saw that their scores in Peking Opera were over 170 and in acting and directing were over 270, it was terrifyingly low for them, as they had never paid attention to the film and television industry.

However, the premise that the cultural score requirement is not high is that the art exam requirement is high, with thousands of people crossing a single-plank bridge. But there is no need to tell your parents. You have to try anyway. If you don't succeed, then you can try the less competitive ones. If that doesn't work, you can become an extra. It's just that activating the system may be more difficult.

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"Reba." Dilireba had just stepped out of the station when she saw Shen Ze waving at her, and she looked surprised as well.

"You really came? I thought you were joking." Dilraba was a little embarrassed; they were just online friends, and he actually came all the way to Shanghai to pick her up.

"I don't have any friends at the three major film academies, so I can only sneak in to take a look while you're reporting, and cheer myself up too." Shen Ze came to Shanghai to help Dilireba with her reporting.

"Thank you, I believe you can succeed."

"Thank you for your kind words. I'll get your luggage for you. Be careful, these guys are all eyeing the pretty junior girls, don't get fooled," Shen Ze said.

Dilraba was inwardly thinking, "It's like you don't have any ideas," but no matter what, she was sincere.

As someone who has experience in society, Dilraba is definitely more thorough in her actions than a student, which gives her a sense of security.

He even went into the dorm of the hot bar. He was wondering if he could go in, but seeing other parents go in directly, he didn't stand on ceremony. No one stopped him when school started.

Dilraba was in a rather passive position. People meant well, and she couldn't refuse, but it wouldn't be good if her roommates saw it. Actually, Shen Ze was doing it on purpose; he couldn't really not want anything in return.

Then he came and went in a hurry, showing his train ticket and going home that night. Before leaving, he treated Reba to a meal and told his parents that he had saved a lot of money for the World Expo, which he would use later.

During this interaction, Reba, who had just arrived at the school and didn't have many friends, started chatting frequently with Shen Ze, and they were already video chatting often. Shen Ze became her confidant, as being alone in an unfamiliar environment was somewhat vulnerable.

Then, on the first Sunday, Shen Ze went to Shanghai again. To be honest, it was a bit of a pain. If it weren't for his good performance, his parents' support, his grandparents' financial assistance, and his sister's help, he wouldn't have been able to afford the train ticket.

Although Reba knew Shen Ze's true intentions, she didn't seem to dislike him that much. They weren't very familiar with each other when they first met, but now that she saw him, he was actually quite handsome.

This went on for several months until Shen Ze confessed his feelings.