Huayu: Reborn in 97, transferring to the Central Academy of Drama's star-studded class

"Young Master Jiang! Someone's looking for you outside."

At noon, just as the crew was preparing to have lunch, a staff member ran in and called out to Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai blinked, unable to recall who it was for a moment.

"Did they say who it was?"

"He didn't say, he only said he came to see you. Oh, the person was a woman, and she was quite pretty."

The staff member had an ambiguous expression, a look that said, "I know."

Jiang Lai felt ashamed, but said nothing. He took off running and immediately saw Zhang Ziyi standing under the blazing sun.

"What brings you here? Come stand in the shade."

Jiang Lai went up and pulled Zhang Ziyi under a tree, where at least it wouldn't be so sunny.

"I'm here to visit you on set. Here, this is the meal I made for you."

Zhang Ziyi smiled and handed the food box in his hand to Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai took it and asked, "Hey! How did you know I was filming here?"

Zhang Ziyi's face showed a hint of smugness. "I asked the teacher."

Jiang Lai slapped his forehead and realized.

The Central Academy of Drama requires first- and second-year students not to take on acting roles, so I definitely had to tell my teacher before filming this movie.

Teacher Chang Li saw that it was filmed during the summer vacation, so it wouldn't interfere with school, and that it was just a minor supporting role, with a big-name actor like Ge You as her co-star, so she didn't say anything, only instructing her to learn more from her seniors.

"Do you think my dress looks good today?" Zhang Ziyi asked with a smile, spinning around in place.

Her skirt fluttered, and her bright red dress shone brilliantly, making her smile even more radiant and beautiful.

Jiang Lai was stunned for a moment.

"nice."

Zhang Ziyi's face grew even more smug. Her eyes darted around, and she said, "Then, shall I go?"

Jiang Lai nodded blankly, "Okay, drive carefully."

Zhang Ziyi's face instantly fell, and she turned and walked away, her feet clicking on the ground, and you could see that even her delicate toes peeking out from her sandals were exerting force.

Jiang Lai scratched his head. Was he angry? What was he angry about?

Indeed, women are just too hard to understand.

He was walking back with the food box in his hand when he looked up and saw three heads peeking out from behind the wall at the corner.

From top to bottom: Director Feng, Uncle Ge, He Bing.

The atmosphere was incredibly awkward as they stared at each other.

Jiang Lai sneered inwardly. Ha, gossipy old men. Luckily, my sister Bei didn't go along with them.

"Hey hey hey! Am I late? Did we kiss? Did we kiss?"

Liu Bei rushed over in a flurry.

Jiang Lai: "..."

Okay, now we're facing each other.

Grandpa Ge emerged from behind the wall, scratched his head, and said with a smile, "Little Jiang, is that... your little girlfriend?"

Jiang Lai shook his head. "No, it's just... it's just a classmate."

Director Feng clicked his tongue and muttered, "How boring!"

He walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.

Jiang Lai was in a terrible predicament, standing there feeling incredibly awkward.

Back on set, Jiang Lai opened the food box and found stir-fried shredded potatoes and braised pork—just typical home-style dishes.

He took a couple of bites and tasted it.

Hmm, it tastes pretty good.

After filming wrapped up that evening, Jiang returned home and excitedly boasted to his father that he had acted with Ge You that day and that Ge You's performance was excellent, blah blah blah.

Jiang's father wore a loving father's smile and had no idea who Ge You was.

At that time, Ge You was only famous in Beijing and in the eyes of the media and social circles; he had not yet become a household name like he would be in later years.

It was this film, "The Dream Factory," that became a box office hit, which started the concept of the Lunar New Year film season. After that, he joined forces with director Feng Xiaogang to dominate the Lunar New Year film season for several years, and finally became a nationwide sensation.

During this period, what people prefer to watch are family dramas on TV, such as melodramatic and dramatic ones. You only lost a leg, but she lost her love.

Yes, and things like that.

After Jiang Lai finished rambling, Jiang's father pulled Jiang Lai along with an expectant look.

"Son, do you have any other suggestions for your dad?"

"Huh?" Jiang Lai looked completely bewildered.

"Just like last time, suggest something for Dad to do?"

Jiang's father looked embarrassed, but kept giving hints.

Jiang Lai suddenly realized.

"Did you make money off that thing in Thailand?"

Jiang's father did not answer, his smile enigmatic.

Jiang Lai immediately understood that he must have made a profit. He didn't ask any more questions and tried hard to recall his past life, but after so long, he had completely forgotten about it.

Besides, there are some things he can't say. If he were to say them, he'd probably be dragged to the hospital by Jiang's father.

Regarding recent developments, he thought for a moment and said, "Let's buy houses and land, buy as much as possible."

"That's it? That's all?" Jiang's father looked puzzled.

"Yes, that's all." Jiang Lai nodded seriously.

Jiang's father's expression turned indifferent, and he waved his hand dismissively.

"Alright, go play now."

After saying that, he leisurely went to watch TV.

Jiang Lai looked puzzled. Could it be that things have already...?

In fact, Jiang Lai only thought about his precognitive advantage after his rebirth, and never considered that in this world, certain social classes had information channels comparable to those of prophets.

However, Jiang's father could not have predicted how high housing prices would inflate in the future.

A few days later, the scenes in the Good Dream Company's small building were almost finished, with only one scene left to be filmed.

Director Feng said that this scene needs further refinement and testing before it can be filmed at the very end.

So everyone prepared to move to another location to film the scene where Jiang Lai signs the contract with Good Dream Company.

Just as everyone was packing up, a staff member ran over and shouted again:

"Mr. Jiang, your girlfriend has brought you food again!"

Jiang Lai sighed, looking at the various ambiguous winks and glances around him, too lazy to explain anything further.

After all, no matter how you explain that she's not your girlfriend, if a girl brings you food every day and then leaves, who would believe that?

However, a strange feeling gradually rose in his heart. Don't be fooled by how inexperienced Zhang Ziyi is now, what about the future?

Zhang Ziyi, you're amazing!

Fortunately, I am a spoiled rich kid. First, I will take Zhang Ziyi in, and then I will take down all the besties from Class of '96. Hehehe, they are all mine!

Hmm? What kind of strange idea is that?

Jiang Lai shook his head with a chill.

"You're here?"

Once outside, Jiang Lai looked at Zhang Ziyi and blushed inexplicably because of the fantasies he had just shared.

"Hmm, today's dishes are scrambled eggs with tomatoes and shredded pork with eggs. If you have any other dishes you'd like to eat, you can let me know."

Today, Zhang Ziyi wore a beige long dress and smiled as beautifully as ever.

"Oh, I don't have any particular favorite foods, so just make what you're good at."

"Okay, then I'll be going now?"

Jiang Lai nodded, watching Zhang Ziyi turn around, step away.

Her off-white long dress swayed in the breeze, like a blooming white rose swaying in the wind.

He couldn't help but take a step forward, then two steps, and finally started running.

"Feed—"

Zhang Ziyi turned around, a wisp of hair covering her face. She gently tucked it behind her ear and watched Jiang Lai run up to her.

"How about we don't leave? I didn't mean anything by it, I just have a scene to film this afternoon, and I was thinking you could watch it with me..."

"OK!"

"Look... uh, what?"

I said, "Okay!"

After a moment of silence, the two looked at each other and smiled.

"Hey there! This must be your sister-in-law!"

After bringing Zhang Ziyi back to the set, Director Feng, with a cheeky grin, immediately grabbed Zhang Ziyi's hand and then winked at Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Snapped!"

Xu Fan slapped Director Feng's hand away, glanced at him sideways, and said, "You're old enough to be someone's uncle, not their sister-in-law!"

This woman joined the crew a couple of days ago, saying she wanted to get used to the set. Jiang Lai secretly observed her and could only say that they were exchanging glances and flirting.

"Hey, Xiao Jiang and I will each do our own thing." Director Feng lowered his head and didn't dare to be presumptuous.

Xu Fan ignored him, grabbed Zhang Ziyi, and asked with a smile, "How old are you, little sister?"

Zhang Ziyi felt a little uncomfortable and turned to look at Jiang Lai. Seeing Jiang Lai nod slightly, she calmly replied, "I was born in '79, so I'm eighteen this year."

Their subtle actions did not escape everyone's notice, and Xu Fan's smile widened.

"I'm exactly one cycle older than you, and you were also born in the Year of the Sheep, right? Look at our fate!" Xu Fan said, pulling Zhang Ziyi along with a warm sisterly gesture.

Grandpa Ge walked over listlessly, glanced at Jiang Lai, and said leisurely, "Still saying she's not your girlfriend? Young man, you're not being honest."

Jiang Lai was too lazy to explain; he didn't know what the situation was either.