Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

The sound of the cat's voice rang out, and everyone in the classroom breathed a sigh of relief.

Some people walked outside, while others lay on the table scrolling through their phones.

"You know what, playing on your phone in high school is really great! It's completely different from playing in college."

"I do find mobile phones a bit more fun now."

"That's the truth, I'll definitely come back for this kind of show again."

"..."

Listening to the students' words, Chen Xingzhou couldn't help but smile, then walked to Bai Mengyan's table and said softly:

"What's wrong?"

Bai Mengyan shook her head, but the downward curve of her lips couldn't hide her disappointment.

Zhou Ye turned around and hugged Bai Mengyan's arm, comforting her, "Sister Lu, this is just acting, why are you getting so into it? Don't be sad."

"I'm not saying it's bad to get into character; it just shows that your acting is real. But don't be sad."

Seeing Bai Mengyan's expression, Chen Xingzhou knew he had to coax her.

He sat down next to Bai Mengyan, bent down slightly, and whispered, "What's wrong? Getting too caught up in the drama, are you really angry with Jiang Chen?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and ruffled Bai Mengyan's hair. "You acted very well just now. The feeling of disappointment in the face of unfulfilled expectations was even better than I expected."

"Hmm..." Bai Mengyan responded.

Chen Xingzhou turned to look at Zhou Ye in front of him, "Xiao Ye, you did very well just now, much more naturally than yesterday."

"Thank you, senior. I will continue to work hard." Zhou Ye smiled and nodded.

Then she shook Bai Mengyan's arm, "Sister Lu, let's work hard together."

Chen Xingzhou smiled and nodded as he watched the two of them laughing and embracing.

After leaving the classroom, Chen Xingzhou walked to Bai Jingting, who was standing downstairs with his arm resting on the railing, and said:

"Are you satisfied?"

Bai Jingting turned his head and smiled, "It's alright."

He looked at the students walking below and said with a smile:

"Watching them go through high school really feels like having a nightmare. Every time I act in a youth campus drama, I'm afraid I'll dream that I'm back in my senior year of high school."

"Is it that serious?" Chen Xingzhou pursed his lips.

He has no memory of his senior year of high school.

However, he didn't really want to go back.

Unless they cheat like they do now.

Bai Mengyan nodded, looking pained: "Of course, I've been wondering all along how I didn't die of overwork when I only slept a few hours a day in high school."

"This... it would normally lead to sudden death, but knowledge can change one's destiny."

"?"

Bai Jingting turned to look at Chen Xingzhou's calm expression and almost lost his composure.

"When the hell did you become so funny?"

"That's just how humorous I am."

"..."

Bai Jingting paused for a moment, then leaned closer to him and teased:

"Why did you find another junior? What happened to your former Beijing Film Academy beauty queen? And you're doing this in front of Bai Mengyan, aren't you afraid she'll scatter your ashes?"

Chen Xingzhou glanced back at the two people laughing and talking in the classroom, then waved his hand, "It's nothing, I don't think it will happen."

He doesn't have any particular feelings towards Zhou Ye right now.

He just wanted to cultivate Zhou Ye's talent in advance because he knew Zhou Ye would become famous in the future.

And the current women.

Bai Mengyan was the woman he truly loved in his past life, while Tian Xiwei's situation was more complicated.

Li Yitong was also his girlfriend in his past life; Meng Ziyi was simply someone he had taken a liking to.

He didn't know how to address Li Lin's words; could he be considered a comrade-in-arms?

……

Time flies, and it's November 23rd.

That evening, Chen Xingzhou was organizing his plans and scripts from the past few days when his phone rang.

It was a call from Guo Jingyu, the producer of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

A knowing glint flashed in Chen Xingzhou's eyes, and Bai Mengyan, who was practicing her acting in the corner of the bedroom, also stopped what she was doing and subconsciously held her breath.

Chen Xingzhou pressed the call button.

"Hello, producer."

"Xingzhou, sorry to bother you, but the release date for 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' has been set. It will premiere on December 10th on Dragon TV, and there will be a press conference in Beijing next Monday. You'll have to come and help with the promotion."

Without hesitation, Chen Xingzhou replied, "Okay, producer, I'll be there on time."

After exchanging a few more polite words, the two hung up the phone.

"Xingzhou, is it because 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' is about to premiere? That's great!"

Bai Mengyan walked up behind him with a big smile on her face.

Chen Xingzhou nodded, then turned to look at her. "Hmm, why are you even happier than me?"

"Of course I'm happy! This is your first time playing the male lead in a drama, and it's a Jin Yong adaptation!"

Bai Mengyan wrapped her arms around his waist from behind and rested her chin on his shoulder.

"When will it air? I thought it was December 10th? It won't be long."

She suddenly let go of her hand and turned to grab her phone from the bedside table.

"When is the press conference? Next Monday? Your suit was just sent to the dry cleaners last week, you need to pick it up tomorrow. Are you using that navy blue or dark gray tie? And your shoes…"

As she spoke, she typed on the keyboard, jotting down notes on her notes.

Chen Xingzhou leaned back in his chair, looking at her profile with increasingly tender eyes.

"Silly girl, do you really need to memorize so much?"

Bai Mengyan turned her head and said confidently:

"You're the idiot! What if you're standing on that stage with a whole bunch of media around? What if your suit is wrinkled? What if your tie is the wrong color? You..."

Chen Xingzhou didn't say anything, but reached out and pulled her into his arms.

She leaned on his shoulder, her tone softening:

"This is your first time attending a press conference like this. Your clothes, your demeanor, and the timing can't go wrong. You've waited so long, you can't let this go to waste."

Chen Xingzhou placed his hand on the back of her head and rubbed it, then kissed her forehead.

"It can't be destroyed."

After a moment of silence, Bai Mengyan picked up her phone again and added two lines to her notes.

"By the way, I'll make an outline for you tomorrow about what questions the reporters might ask."

She sat up, picked up the shirt hanging on the hanger, and walked towards the bathroom.

As he reached the door, he suddenly turned around, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Chen Xingzhou."

"Hmm?" Chen Xingzhou turned his head to look, because Bai Mengyan usually didn't address him like that.

"What I just mentioned—suits, ties, outlines—are all additional services."

"If you become famous and then don't want me anymore, I'll post the bills for these services online and say you owe me money."

Chen Xingzhou looked at her and smiled, "It's hard to say who's more famous, but you are Chen Xiaoxi."

Bai Mengyan snorted, turned around and walked into the bathroom, where the gurgling sound of an iron filling with water could be heard.

Chen Xingzhou picked up his phone; several unread messages had already accumulated on the screen.

Meng Ziyi: [A-Zhou, A-Zhou! Did Producer Guo call you? Don't be late for the press conference next Monday!!]

I'm itchy again...

Chen Xingzhou: [? It seems you still haven't learned your lesson from last time. Wait until the British police arrive, then let's see if you dare talk like that again.]

Meng Ziyi: [Hehe...I'm not afraid at all (￣⊿￣)]

I'm a university student!