Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

"How's Shi Tou doing?" Cui Xinqin asked in a low voice, her tone filled with concern.

"It won't make it for the National Day holiday, but it'll definitely be released before the Lunar New Year holiday," Gu Heng briefly revealed. "I'll need your support for the premiere."

"That's a must, this is also a work from our Beijing Film Academy." Cui Xinqin nodded, then changed the subject, glancing at Yang Mi who was filling out a form, and lowered her voice even further.

"Gu Heng, keep a close eye on Mimi lately."

Gu Heng's eyes narrowed: "What do you mean?"

Cui Xinqin sighed, tapping her fingers lightly on the table: "You're in the industry, you understand some things even without me saying them. Rong Xinda has been making quite a splash lately; they're preparing for 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' and director Li Shaohong wants to have full control over casting. Although Mimi is also in their company, she hasn't had any major projects since filming 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' she's even been somewhat left to her own devices..."

At this point, Cui Xinqin gave Gu Heng a deep look: "I know you two are close. Mimi is a naive girl, easily taken advantage of. If the company wants to use her as a pawn or exchange her for resources... you know what I mean, right?"

Gu Heng's heart skipped a beat.

The Beijing Film Academy is not only a school, but also a vast network of connections.

Cui Xinqin's access to information within this circle is far more extensive than outsiders imagine.

Rongxinda is about to launch "The New Dream of the Red Chamber," a ship destined to sink. Yang Mi, as Rongxinda's current rising star, is likely to be caught up in the talent show controversy and casting controversy, ultimately ending up with a mess and wasting her golden period of development.

"I understand." Gu Heng nodded, his playful smile fading slightly. "Don't worry, Aunt Cui, with me here, no one can bully her. Not even Rong Xinda."

Cui Xinqin glanced at the boy with some surprise.

"Okay, that's good to know." Cui Xinqin patted his shoulder. "I can also help out at school. Go ahead, don't keep Mimi waiting."

Gu Heng returned to the table, just as Yang Mi finished filling out the form.

Yang Mi looked at the two of them suspiciously.

"What are you two whispering about?"

"Teacher Cui praised me for being handsome, so you should stop bullying me," Gu Heng lied without batting an eye.

"Ugh!" Yang Mi made a face.

After completing the formalities, Gu Heng helped Yang Mi carry her luggage to the girls' dormitory building.

Along the way, the rate of people turning their heads to look at us was 300%.

Especially the boys, their eyes revealed a complex mix of sourness.

"That's Gu Heng? Besides being taller, more handsome, richer, and having better grades, he's nothing special."

"Dude, this is so sour it's making my teeth feel like they're going to fall out."

"Hey, I'm just wondering, how did Yang Mi fall for him? Aren't they even trying to be discreet? School hasn't even officially started yet, and they're already inseparable?"

"They're childhood sweethearts, I heard they practically grew up wearing the same pair of pants, you have no chance."

Downstairs from the girls' dormitory is a famous breakup hotspot.

Gu Heng stopped here.

"Alright, we must part ways eventually." Gu Heng handed the suitcase to Yang Mi. "Go upstairs yourself. I don't need to teach you how to make your bed, do I?"

"Get lost, get lost! It's not like I'm a complete loser." Yang Mi took the box, then suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Gu Heng, and said, "Hey, want to have dinner together tonight...?"

Gu Heng looked at her flushed ears, her eyes still wandering around, pretending to admire the scenery.

"It depends on my mood." Gu Heng put his hands in his pockets, grinned mischievously, and turned to leave.

"If someone were willing to call me 'brother,' I wouldn't rule out considering it."

"Gu Heng, you son of a bitch!!"

Yang Mi's exasperated voice rang out from behind.

……

The male dormitories in the Performance Department of Taipei Film Academy are actually not much different from those in ordinary universities.

It was still a four-person room, still filled with a mixture of wooden furniture, new bedding, and some indescribable hormonal smell.

Dormitory 306.

When Gu Heng pushed open the door and entered, the lively conversation inside came to an abrupt halt.

Three heads turned around in unison, and six eyes scanned him like searchlights.

"Oh, everyone's here?"

Gu Heng tossed his backpack onto the empty bed. "My name is Gu Heng, and I'm from Beijing."

"We know! We know! Everyone in the school knows you now! You're a prodigy with 665 points!"

A slightly chubby boy with a buzz cut stepped forward and warmly shook Gu Heng's hand with a firm grip. "My name is Wang Renjun, from Shandong."

The remaining two joined in as well.

A tall, handsome young man said shyly, "Jing Chao, from Shanghai."

Another person, wearing black-rimmed glasses and looking rather refined, said, "Zhang Xuan is also from Shandong."

Gu Heng glanced at the group of people.

Goodness, they're all familiar faces.

If this were a decade or two later, this room would be considered a place where hidden talents reside. Wang Renjun later acted in many serious dramas, and Jing Chao is also a well-known and powerful actor, although they still have a youthful appearance with plenty of collagen.

"Since we've been assigned to the same room, that must be fate."

"Please take care of me for the next four years."

"You're too kind, Brother Gu!"

He called him "Brother Gu" so naturally.

Friendships between boys can sometimes be very simple and don't require too much testing.

After Gu Heng finished packing his things, the four of them started chatting.

"Hey, Brother Gu, I heard you and Yang Mi are childhood sweethearts? Is that true?" Wang Renjun was also a natural gossip, and his gossip spirit was burning brightly at this moment.

Jing Chao and Zhang Xuan also perked up their ears.

This is the first-hand information.

Before Gu Heng could speak, his phone vibrated in his pocket.

He took it out, looked at it, and laughed.

He waved the screen at the group.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear."

When the call connected, Yang Mi's slightly lazy, childlike voice came from the other end, with a bit of background noise.

"Old Gu, are you done cleaning up?"

"I just got in the room, and I'm still covered in sweat." Gu Heng leaned against the bed ladder, speaking casually.

"Hurry up and come down. We've reserved seats at the Shuxiangqing restaurant near the South Gate."

"Okay, okay, coming right away." Gu Heng paused, then asked, "How many people?"

"Four of them, I brought everyone from my dorm," Yang Mi grumbled on the other end. "What? You only want to eat with me?"

Gu Heng smiled. "We can eat anytime. Wait here, I'll bring a few people over."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Heng looked at his three roommates who were staring at him expectantly.

"What are you standing there for? Change your clothes and let's go."

"Where to?" Jing Chao asked blankly.

"Let's eat." Gu Heng put his half-finished Coke on the table, straightened his collar, and said, "I'll show you around and, incidentally... organize a social event."

After three seconds of deathly silence.

Wolf howls erupted from room 306.

"Godfather! You are my godfather!"