Feverish actress cried after being angered by haters, but discovered the real culprit was at her bed

—August 13, 2003, the capital

In August, the weather in the capital city wasn't exactly hot, but it wasn't exactly cool either.

There were hardly any people on campus. It was the weekend, and most students, after a week of studying, chose to stay in their dorms and play games.

Just like Lu Yan at this moment, lying on the yoga mat in dormitory 203, with three lucky fans blowing on his head next to him, he didn't want to move at all.

In the dormitory, the first thing you see when you enter is a smelly sock hanging on the fan, and the room is filled with the smell of smoke.

The poster for the latest Infernal Affairs movie hanging on the wall shows two award-winning actors acting out a scene on a rooftop, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia.

In the passageway leading in, Lu Yan lay sprawled out in the middle, wearing only shorts, his face filled with melancholy.

It's so hot!

How can anyone live in this weather? In his previous life, he thought that only his school was so bad that it didn't have air conditioning. He never expected that even a university like the Beijing Film Academy wouldn't have air conditioning in this era.

I'm sorry, CUHK, I misunderstood you!

After experiencing the pain of dying from exhaustion in her previous life, she was reborn and gave up her miserable screenwriting job, choosing to become an artist and even getting into the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy.

Compared to his previous life as a screenwriter, where he had to revise scripts, plagiarize, have his resources stolen, and be scolded and bullied on set, he couldn't be happier now. Whether he can become famous or not is another matter, but at least he doesn't have to use his brain anymore.

Sometimes Lu Yan wondered if his previous life was too miserable, and that's why God gave him a second chance.

"This is outrageous! Beijing Film Academy brings in so much investment every year, and they haven't even thought to install an air conditioner in our dorm!"

Zhu Yawen, a roommate who lives in a darkened room, ate an old-fashioned popsicle while complaining.

Lu Yan stared intently at the popsicle in his hand, swallowed hard, and chuckled, "You want air conditioning? The school would rather install an elevator on the second floor than think of installing air conditioning for you."

"Besides, air conditioning is so expensive. Let's save some money if we can. In two years, when you graduate and go to Hengdian to work, you'll realize how important money is."

Zhu Yawen jumped up, bit into the popsicle and smashed the stick into the trash can: "Are you kidding me? I'm going to be the future movie star who sweeps the entertainment industry! After I graduate, I'll be a force to be reckoned with!"

In this life, Zhu Chuanwu is just a struggling college student. He is not Zhu Chuanwu from "Crossing the Guandong", nor Yu Zhan'ao from "Red Sorghum", nor is he the good grandson Zhu Zhanji. Naturally, he has no experience of being beaten by society.

He spoke with such high spirits and confidence.

Lu Yan sighed with emotion, "This is the vigor of youth! I'm getting old."

Lu Yan looked at the only empty chair, with underwear still draped over it: "Where's Luo Jin? Where did he go?"

"I don't know, maybe he went to the film set again. He's just like that, isn't he?"

  

Great, what a hardworking and good kid.

If you ask who Lu Yan admires most in the class, it would definitely be Luo Jin. Although he and Zhu Yawen work hard, they can't do what Luo Jin does, who is always studying.

He was either in the rehearsal room or using his school connections to go to the film set to observe and learn; he was incredibly hardworking and diligent.

That's right, his class was the famous 2002 Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, a star-studded class that included not only Liu Yifei (the "Fairy Sister"), but also Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, Jiang Yiyan, and other well-known actors of later generations.

Lu Yan said that this society is all about connections!

"Alright, enough lying around like a corpse, Lao Zhu, log in!"

Lu Yan patted his bottom and sat up, pulled out a backless chair and sat down, then turned on his aging old Pentium.

Zhu Yawen shook his head and turned around: "Son, Dad can't take you today, I have to go meet with the crew later."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan turned around in astonishment, looking at Zhu Yawen as if he were a monster. The guy who was usually the most lazy was actually starting to work hard? Was he kidding?

"Old Zhu, didn't you take your medicine this morning?"

"roll!"

Zhu Yawen gritted his teeth and said earnestly, "Son, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but we're already sophomores, and we'll graduate in two more years. Why aren't you worried at all? Maybe I should talk to my uncle and ask him to take you along when he goes to auditions."

Zhu Yawen's uncle is a teacher at a school and has quite a few resources. He often finds Zhu Yawen some small opportunities, so Zhu Yawen has seen a bit of the world on set, but he doesn't have much serious acting experience.

When the topic turned to such a serious subject, Lu Yan turned around and smiled: "No need, I also have an interview this afternoon, right here at school."

"interview?"

Zhu Yawen paused for a moment, then thought for a second, and clapped his hands excitedly: "Wait, you don't mean you want to audition for Director Wang's crew, do you?!"

About a week ago, Wang Quan'an sent out a notice through his teachers at the school, announcing that he was recruiting actors for his new film, "Awakening of Insects," on campus. The school even allocated an empty classroom for them to audition in batches.

For students who haven't yet entered the workforce, any acting experience that allows them to gain exposure is invaluable. Therefore, the fact that director Wang Quan'an's new film was released at the school for training purposes has generated a lot of excitement among students.

However, after a week of searching without finding anyone and with overly strict requirements, the hype gradually died down.

Zhu Yawen was surprised that Lu Yan would think of meeting the crew in this place. His lips twitched, and he didn't know whether to advise his brother or encourage him.

"No, you really want to go? I heard from the senior in class 21 that they don't seem to be sincerely recruiting. They didn't select many people, and the roles aren't very suitable."

"Although Director Wang has won some minor awards, his films aren't box office hits. What if this movie flops? Wouldn't that be a waste of your time? I'd rather take you to visit different film sets."

What Zhu Yawen really wanted to say was, "So many senior students with good acting skills didn't get a chance, so why would a second-year newbie like you waste your time?"

Lu Yan nodded. Actually, he wasn't very confident either, but he could give it a try. He didn't know about others, but Wang Quan'an's "Awakening of Insects" was definitely a work that would win an award.

Following the stunning success of Wang Quan'an's debut film "Lunar Eclipse" at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1999, "Awakening of Insects" was his first masterpiece that opened up his style, and it is also regarded by later generations as one of his best works.

It was after the Awakening of Insects that Wang Quan'an's name began to gain fame. Before that, he was just a promising "potential stock" or "emerging director" who had made a name for himself internationally and attracted much attention in the industry.

His fame didn't really take off. When talking about Wang Quan'an, one has to mention his most representative work, White Deer Plain, which is his most famous and widely known work.

Wang Quan'an, who was able to direct "White Deer Plain," is clearly talented. In a few years, when he directs "Tuya's Marriage," no one will even be qualified to audition for him.

Why not take this opportunity to rank up? What's the harm in giving it a try?

Seeing that he couldn't reason with Lu Yan, Zhu Yawen shut up. He didn't want Lu Yan to think he was jealous of others' success, so he decided to give it a try. Young people always have to hit a wall before they know when to turn back.

"Holy crap!"

"That beast is smearing our Xixi on the forum again!"

Suddenly, a loud, irritable male voice interrupted Lu Yan's train of thought. His roommate, Liu Xiaojian, who was sleeping opposite him, was facing his computer, his neck veins bulging, his face red with anger.

Luo Jin, Zhu Yawen, Lu Yan, and Liu Xiaojian are the four people in this dormitory. Liu Xiaojian is the last brother in the dormitory and also a nobody. At least Lu Yan had no impression of him in his previous life.

This Liu Xiaojian is a loyal fan of Liu Yifei, yes, a fan of his classmate, which is quite strange.

"What, are you looking at that anti-XiXi forum on Tianya again? Why do you have to do that? If you don't like it, why do you have to look at it? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"

Liu Xiaojian pointed at the computer with his trembling left hand: "That bitch, he actually publicly said on the forum that our Qianqian's acting is bad, like a piece of wood, what the hell does he know? I'll f*** him up!"

Zhu Yawen listened, speechless. He walked over, bent down, and glanced at the computer screen. "Hey, it's just a bit harsh. I think it's all pretty objective, you just..."

As the two talked about Liu Yifei going to the set of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, they were completely unaware that Lu Yan's expression was a little strange.

"That bigmouth, don't let me find out who he is! If I find out where he lives, I'll cut his ass off!"

Lu Yan, who was sitting with his legs crossed, suddenly sat up straight and coughed violently.

"Lu Yan, why are you so nervous? You're sweating so much!"

Zhu Yawen patted Lu Yan on the shoulder, and Lu Yan gave a stiff smile: "No, I'm not sweating at all, there's no extra sweat!"

"Oh, right, I have an audition to attend, I have to go now!"

Lu Yan picked up the schoolbag hanging on the bed, changed her shoes, quickly combed her hair, and hurriedly left, leaving Zhu Yawen full of doubt.

"This is weird... Oh no, I forgot to ask Lu Yan to bring lunch!"

Stepping out of the dormitory, Lu Yan breathed a sigh of relief. That was close! This dormitory was too dangerous; enemies were everywhere. It seems I'll have to write my copy in an empty classroom next time.

Just as Lu Yan was about to go downstairs, a voice suddenly came to his mind.

[Negative emotions harvested, points +305.....]