Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

Backstage, Wang Xuan could still hear the thunderous applause.

Those hurtful remarks just now starkly exposed the current situation of international students, and they'll be added to the list of things that will be written against them.

However, when we look back in the future, those present today and those who watched "Buried Alive" will know how accurate Wang Xuan's prediction was.

"Hello, junior, your speech was excellent."

Seeing Yang Mi suddenly appear, Wang Xuan humbly said, "Thank you, but my explanation was very superficial."

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Yang Mi, and I'm a junior in college."

Hello, senior.

Wang Xuan lightly shook hands with Yang Mi, who had reached out her hand, and then let go.

"Could I add you on the contact list? We're alumni, so let's keep in touch."

"Yes, that's fine."

Wang Xuan gave out his phone number. He had heard of this future A-list actress, who liked to hang out with famous people and categorized her friends into different classes. He wondered if this had become a habit.

"I won't disturb your date with your girlfriend."

Yang Mi glanced behind Wang Xuan, then turned and left.

Now that they have the contact information, there are plenty of ways and means to deepen their relationship.

Wang Xuan turned around curiously. Jing Tian was standing not far away, her cheeks flushed. She had obviously heard what Yang Mi had just said and was being mistaken for Wang Xuan's girlfriend.

However, she wasn't angry; in fact, she was a little shy.

What's going on?

"Little Tian, ​​are you in such a hurry to fulfill your bet?" Wang Xuan teased with a smile.

These words eased Jing Tian's embarrassment; otherwise, it would have been impossible to explain why she was there.

Bringing this up, she couldn't pretend she'd forgotten: "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

"Oh~"

Wang Xuan said with a half-smile, "Anything is fine?"

Jing Tian felt a little uneasy under Wang Yingdi's gaze, and added with her bright eyes, "It can't be too difficult, and... we can't do bad things."

"Oh, I see."

Wang Xuan rubbed his chin, pretending to think for a moment: "I haven't thought of anything yet. I'll tell you when I do."

"Alright then." Jing Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

She remembered why she had contacted Wang Xuan: "By the way, I have a play performance at the end of the month. If you're free, I'd like to invite you to watch it."

Since a direct invitation might be too obvious, Jing Tian added, "And while you're at it, could you give me some advice on acting?"

"Okay, I'll definitely go." Wang Xuan immediately agreed.

The benefits of winning the Best Actor award gradually became apparent; the girls all used the opportunity of asking him for acting advice to get closer to each other.

As they chatted, they left the auditorium and began to wander around the campus.

"I brought you a gift from Berlin, I'll give it to you tomorrow."

"I was just saying it casually, and you actually bought it for me?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Jing Tian's bright eyes.

"I will certainly not break my promise to you," Wang Xuan said sincerely.

The moment those words were spoken, the air itself became ambiguous.

For a moment, both of them fell silent.

"Ahem!" Wang Xuan offered, "Let me take you back to your dorm."

"No need, we've arrived."

The two wandered aimlessly and somehow ended up in front of the girls' dormitory.

The students coming and going looked at the handsome young man and beautiful young woman with gossip in their eyes.

"Wang Xuan".

"Hmm?" Wang Xuan looked at Jing Tian, ​​waiting for her to continue.

"You can go back now, I'll be upstairs right away."

"Okay."

Wang Xuan waved his hand and quickly left the place, afraid that if he lingered even a step too long, his classmates would surround him and treat him like a gorilla.

Watching her retreating figure, Jing Tian burst out laughing, her eyes crinkling like a blooming flower.

···

Wang Xuan hummed a song as he returned to his dormitory.

"Brother Xuan is back! He seems to be in a good mood. Share your thoughts with us!"

In dormitory 302, several roommates were present, along with Zhu Yilong, who often visited. Upon seeing Wang Xuan enter, they all smiled and teased him.

Wang Xuan sat on his bed, crossed his legs, and said, "Weren't you feeling especially dashing up there just now? Did you feel like you were commanding the world?"

The most honest of them all, Zhu Yilong, shook his head: "Sigh, true masters are found among ordinary people, while clowns reside in the halls of power!"

Wang, the movie star, looked at him in surprise: "Old Zhu, I've noticed that you're not a very honest person."

After a few casual words, they started accusing him of being a nouveau riche, claiming it was to celebrate winning the Best Actor award and that he should treat them to a meal.

What else is there to say!

With a wave of his hand, he walked away.

At a barbecue restaurant specializing in Northeast China, we ordered a table full of barbecue and beer and started eating.

After a few beers, the atmosphere became lively.

"Wang Xuan, now that you've won the Best Actor award, how many directors are inviting you to act in their films?"

Gao Wenfeng asked curiously, and the others also turned to look at him.

Neither of them had ever been on a film set, and they were worried about their acting careers.

Everyone was just relaxing and having some free time, and then suddenly the people around them become outstanding. How could they not feel anxious?

Wang Xuan shook his head: "I haven't received any invitations or phone calls yet."

Seeing that they didn't believe him, he explained, "Our domestic directors all have actors they usually use. They only look for actors from outside the industry if the role is particularly unsuitable."

Feng Xiaogang generally uses actors from Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, while Zhang Yimou prefers to use popular Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors for his films. This is especially true for co-productions; the male lead is almost always booked by Hong Kong actors.

"There are still too few directors making films in mainland China."

Zhu Yilong's words were unanimously agreed upon by everyone.

Hong Kong directors and investors flocked to the mainland, bringing in a large amount of capital. They also preferred to use Hong Kong actors, with mainland actresses playing supporting roles.

After the photo scandal broke, Hong Kong actresses were completely ruined, and they could only promote male actors.

This has resulted in a situation where male actors are less prominent than female actors in mainland China.

If Wang Xuan pursues an acting career, he will most likely be promoting Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors.

Most notably, established actors like Hu Jun and Liu Ye are relegated to supporting roles for popular young actors in co-productions.

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The next morning, cultural studies class.

As soon as Wang Xuan entered the classroom, Jing Tian, ​​who had been waiting for the gift for a long time, lit up and instantly perked up.

Here, this is a gift for you.

Jing Tian instinctively took the beautifully packaged gift box: "Isn't this too expensive?"

"It's not expensive. Let's open it and see if we like it."

"Hey, Wang Xuan, where's mine?"

Ignored, Chai Biyun shouted helplessly.

"Brother Wang Xuan, is there a gift for me?" Shuangzi asked softly, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes.

"Tsk, everything is prepared."

Wang Xuan also prepared a gift for the two, who had a good relationship, but it wasn't as valuable as Jing Tian's.

Xiaotian had already opened the gift box. Inside lay a pink fountain pen. She picked it up and tried it out, liking it more and more as she looked at it.

She noticed that Chai Biyun and Shuangzi's gifts were just postcards, so she quickly put away the pen, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

The difference in treatment between themselves and others is too obvious!

But this feeling is really good!

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​what gift did Brother Wang Xuan give you? Let us see!"

Shuangzi had noticed long ago that the gift box she gave to Jingtian was different from the ones she gave to them.

While Jing Tian was hesitating about whether to take it out, Wang Xuan gave Shuangzi a flick on the forehead.

"Don't be so curious at such a young age."

"Oh, you've really fooled me. I'll stick with you from now on."

Shuangzi pouted and rubbed her head where she had been hit.

Wang Xuan didn't indulge her: "If you don't like the gift, return it."

Shuangzi hugged the postcard booklet to her chest and said in a clear voice, "Dream on. Once something is sent, there's no reason to take it back."

"This is a nice gift; it helps me understand Germany, a country that's been unfamiliar to me."

Chai Biyun didn't have so many worries; she was already looking through her gifts.