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

Jiang Lai has finished filming. The filming was faster than he expected. He's finished filming two dramas in a short period of time, which is still a bit unusual for him.

The wrap party was just a simple meal, because Jiang Wen and his team had to stay and film some final shots. This time they were really filming, not because they were short of money.

As he was leaving, Jiang Wen repeated his famous line: "Let's see how things go!"

Jiang Lai felt that there was probably nothing he could ask the other party for help with, but he still smiled and agreed.

On the bus ride back, Jiang Lai vaguely realized something.

That is, in the movie "Devils on the Doorstep," Jiang Wenping satirized everyone, from those in power, enemies, intellectuals to ordinary people, and finally himself, leaving no one out and mocking them all.

It explores human nature with an attitude of lamenting their misfortune and being angry at their lack of resistance.

Jiang was particularly curious as to why every director seemed to love discussing this topic, even comedies like "The Dream Factory," which ultimately came down to discussing human nature.

As Jiang Lai pondered these thoughts, he drifted off to sleep.

......

"Huh? I have to retake the exam?!"

When Jiang returned to Beijing in late January, before the school holiday, he rushed back to school to report for duty. However, Teacher Chang Li said that because he had missed the final exams last semester due to filming, he had to take a make-up exam.

"Not only do you have to retake the exam, but you also have to take the final exam this semester. Here, sign this."

Teacher Chang Li took out a make-up exam form, which Jiang Lai accepted with a bitter face.

"Alright, stop looking so long. If you want to be marked absent and not get your graduation certificate, then never mind what I said." Teacher Chang Li pretended to take the form back.

"No, teacher, I love exams!" Jiang Lai's smile vanished in an instant.

"You're such a jerk!" Teacher Chang Li chuckled. "Go and talk to your teachers and try to finish the make-up exams before the end of the semester. Don't worry, they all know you're filming, they won't make things difficult for you."

"Alright, teacher, I'm off then."

"Go quickly."

Jiang Lai had only walked a short distance from the office when he was suddenly startled by a dark figure that darted out from the side.

"Holy crap! Who are you?!"

"Jiang'er, stop fooling around! It's me."

The dark figure pointed at its own nose, but the word "dark figure" wasn't a noun; it was an adjective, describing how extremely dark the person was.

Jiang Lai looked closely and realized it was Liu Ye, who had originally been a braised egg but had now evolved into a black lump of coal.

"Why are you so dark?"

"I went, you have no idea!" Liu Ye put his arm around Jiang Lai's shoulder. "It was so hot in Hunan Province! Filming under the scorching sun of forty degrees Celsius, I got heatstroke several times."

Jiang Lai remembered that Ya had taken on the role in "Postmen in the Mountains" last semester.

How did you know I was back?

Jiang Lai asked curiously, explaining that he had gone straight to the teacher's office as soon as he got back and hadn't met his classmates yet.

"Ziyi spotted you."

Where is she?

"She went to find her dance teacher for a make-up exam. You need to take one too, right? She specifically asked me to come over and tell you that the dance teacher is really busy lately, and only has time today, so you should hurry over."

"Why didn't you say so sooner!" Jiang Lai turned and ran away.

"You didn't ask this before."

Liu Ye stood there, stunned. Why did this scene seem so familiar? "Wait for me! I'll go with you!"

Jiang Lai successfully completed the make-up exam. The teachers didn't make things difficult for him; they just gave him a perfunctory pass. Jiang Lai didn't care about the score, since there's still a saying circulating in universities: "Sixty points is enough."

Finally, when it came to the makeup exam for Ms. Chang Li's acting class, Ms. Chang Li thought for a moment and smiled and said, "You said you would perform a scene from your movie for me, but I hadn't thought about it at the time. Now, perform your scene from 'Suzhou River' so I can make up for my regret and see how a movie star acts."

Jiang Lai felt instantly embarrassed. He didn't know why, but he didn't feel happy at all after receiving the award. It was like an adult being given a little red flower and praised as "You're great!" He felt extremely ashamed.

He stumbled through the scene, and Teacher Chang Li scoffed, "You're still not relaxed for this? You acted quite well in the movie."

"Oh? Teacher, you've seen it?"

"The film won an award and the male lead is from his own school, so the school will definitely organize an internal screening."

"Oh..." Jiang Lai nodded, then suddenly realized something, "Zhang Ziyi has seen it too?"

Teacher Chang Li smiled meaningfully, "I've seen it."

Jiang Lai stood there, stunned, with only one thought in his mind.

Spicy!

Strangely, Jiang Lai then attended classes with the class and interacted normally with the trio. Zhang Ziyi didn't show any signs of awkwardness and joked and played around with Jiang Lai normally, so Jiang Lai gradually felt at ease.

After all, it's just filming, not actually doing anything. Zhang Ziyi certainly won't be angry, right?

The final exams for this semester are in full swing. Jiang Lai thought that since he came back late, he would be performing alone. However, Liu Ye and Zhang Ziyi teamed up to play a couple.

Just before going on stage, Liu Ye said in a cheeky tone, "Sorry, Jiang'er, Ziyi is temporarily mine now."

Jiang Lai rolled his eyes. "Get lost!"

Zhang Ziyi also laughed and punched him lightly.

When it was Jiang's turn, he chose to play Lao Zhao. He portrayed Lao Zhao's awkwardness and seriousness in repairing the house very well when he first met him, which earned him praise from the teachers.

Teacher Chang Li chuckled again, "Your performance is definitely different now that you've become a Best Actor, huh?"

After all, they are his students, so he has to mention it a few more times to show off to other teachers.

Everyone laughed along, but Jiang Lai on the stage covered his face in embarrassment.

At the end, just like an NPC that always respawns, Jiang Lai saw Jing Chu again. He greeted her casually as usual, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

He glanced furtively at Zhang Ziyi, who was chatting and laughing with Zeng Lai and the others, and breathed a sigh of relief.

It was the same boiled fish restaurant, and everyone from Class 96 was there.

Niu Qingfeng raised a glass of wine, "Although it's a bit late, congratulations to Jiang'er on returning from filming! You've made the boys in our class proud!"

"Hey! What are you saying? Why don't you mention us girls?" Qin Hailu stepped forward and shouted.

"Do girls even need to be competitive?" Niu Qingfeng counted on his fingers. "Ziyi, Hu Jing, Yuan Quan, and let's add Mei Ting too. I heard you and Zeng Lai also have roles coming up, Hai Lu. And look at us guys, only Jiang'er and Liu Ye are acting! We guys are miserable!"

Dang Hao grinned and leaned in, "What about me!"

"Get lost!" Niu Qingfeng waved his hand. "Your performance was so minor, you didn't even have a single line. It doesn't count!"

Indeed, Dang Hao's role as the young father in "Postmen in the Mountains" mainly appears in flashback scenes, with very few scenes. To put it simply, he joined the crew on the first day and left on the third day.

"That's not right either. Jiang'er was the first in our class to win an award! And it was an international award," Qin Hailu said again.

"That's right, as the first person in our class to win an award, Jiang'er, shouldn't you have a drink and say a few words?" Hu Jing pulled Zhang Ziyi along, her eyes filled with amusement. Zhang Ziyi playfully patted her hand.

"Say a few words!"

"Yes, Jiang'er, say a few words!"

The students were all making a fuss, and Jiang Lai smiled and stood up. "Everyone knows I don't drink alcohol, so I'll substitute tea for it!"

After saying that, he downed a cup of tea in one gulp.

"Phew~~" Everyone expressed their disdain, that he was actually drinking tea.

Jiang Lai, without batting an eye, cleared his throat and said, "Since everyone wants me to say a few words, then I'll say a few words. I firmly believe! Everyone in our Class 69—oops! I mean, Class 96—will have a bright future! Everyone will become incredibly famous!"

"Great!" Liu Ye led the applause.

Jiang then changed the subject, "If not, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"Damn it! You son of a bitch!"

"I'll beat you to death!"

The students burst into laughter.

After the event ended in the evening, everyone went back to their dormitories.

Zhang Ziyi saw Jiang off as he walked out of the alley.

Walking under the old locust tree, Jiang Lai hooked his fingers around Zhang Ziyi's hand, and the two stood facing each other.

So many stories of the two of them had happened here. Jiang Lai looked at that rosy little face, completely captivated.

"Is Zhou Xun sweet-talking?"

One sentence made Jiang Lai break out in a cold sweat: "So this is what you've been waiting for, huh?"

The cute little face that had been smiling just moments before now seemed to be in a half-smile. Jiang Lai gritted his teeth, grabbed the other person, and leaned down to get close to her.

"Waaah~"

With a soft moan, Zhang Ziyi collapsed into Jiang Lai's arms, the sound of her tongue flapping filling the air.

Even the stray cats couldn't stand it and ran away.

The moon is crescent-shaped, yet it appears round.