The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 173 No Need to Wash
[I never imagined that in middle age, being a fan would involve staying up late reading academic papers just to follow a celebrity. ┭┮﹏┭┮ The worst part is I can't understand a single one. Are there any sisters who can understand it? Please tell me, just how amazing is our Xi Bao?]

[This is driving me crazy! I don't even know where to begin when I want to brag! ┭┮﹏┭┮ I don't understand any of that either; those technical English words are just too difficult! I look them up one by one, but then I still don't understand them when they're put together!]

[This is too advanced! I can only tell that she specializes in financial mathematics. Are there any experts in this field who could create a post explaining it in detail?]

Our teacher specifically showed us her paper during class, saying its structure was exceptionally rigorous and that we should learn from it. She probably has the slides! Any of you brave enough to contact her?

[Here's a direct junior, and I've got some inside information. Because of the different training models, we do research with our advisors during our undergraduate years. My advisor used to always bring a senior student from Lanxi with him when he went to conferences, and he was always smiling kindly wherever he went. After she graduated, he stopped going out much. Now, his favorite thing to do is stay on campus, with a long, stern face, watching over us every day as we study. Anyone who dares to slack off will definitely get a scolding.]

The Internet has memories.

The identity of Gu Lanxi's mentor was already discovered when her secret marriage was exposed.

Professor Wang Dongchen of the Department of Financial Mathematics, School of Mathematical Sciences, University A.

Upon seeing this revelation, netizens immediately searched for the meetings Wang Dongchen attended when Gu Lanxi was in school.

Finally, a bunch of photos came up.

Professor Wang has naturally curly hair, and his gray hair is always frizzy. Before Gu Lanxi graduated, most of his photos showed him smiling brightly, looking inexplicably cute. After Gu Lanxi graduated, he became much more serious.

Indeed, the revelation was absolutely true.

Everyone burst into laughter!

I never expected the old professor to be so adorable!
But that's not the point.

Fans were more concerned about Gu Lanxi, who accompanied Wang Dongchen to the academic conference.

Gu Lanxi grew up amidst people's pointing fingers and whispers, and being precocious, she was exceptionally sensitive to the gazes of others.

Even through a camera lens, she can immediately notice if someone is filming her.

Therefore, there are a lot of photos of Gu Lanxi's face in those photos.

After everyone finished reading, someone couldn't help but sigh:

[It was as if I had captured a lost moment through the lens. Fourteen or fifteen-year-old Xi Bao's face was still so innocent; by seventeen or eighteen, she was gradually blossoming into a young woman… But no matter how her appearance changed, her eyes were always calm, her expression always composed, and she was never intimidated by any occasion. It turns out, she's always been like this—a person of exceptional character and wisdom.]

This statement received a lot of approval.

Some people even compared her photos from after her debut and drew the following conclusion:
No matter what circle she was in, she always knew what she wanted. If she hadn't married Lu Nanting and been forced into a lot of attention, she probably would have kept a low profile.

[As an outsider, to be objective, Gu Lanxi is truly a model of high-profile in her work but low-profile in her personal life. If we carefully review all her works since her debut, almost every one of them has received excellent reviews. They either achieve box office success or win awards, demonstrating that she has a very clear plan for her career.]

[I completely lack that feeling in her—that eagerness to seize every opportunity and desperate desire for fame that other female stars have. That unhurried, relaxed demeanor is truly captivating!]

To be fair, these days, actresses' careers are largely dependent on their youth. Once they reach their thirties, it becomes much harder to land leading roles. It's not that they're chasing time; time is chasing them. Supporting Gu Lanxi is fine, but please don't badmouth other hardworking actresses to create negative publicity for her. Thank you.

Speaking of this, I just want to swear. Before, when I was guessing who my future daughter-in-law would be, I suspected all the young and beautiful women, but I never considered her. Because she was always so aloof and calm; I simply couldn't imagine her in a relationship. Besides, in my mind, even if she were to marry, she wouldn't marry a trendy guy like my eldest son. How to put it... it felt like they were from two completely different worlds. [Their relationship has its own reasons for being together; please don't judge them by your own standards of choosing a partner.]

[Hey there, a fellow graduate from University A, let me share some insider information. Normally, at our university, the thesis defense committee for graduate students consists of five qualified professors, associate professors, and experts, and the location is usually a college conference room. But Gu Lanxi graduated six months early. On the day of her defense, it was held in the auditorium, and the committee consisted of 16 industry leaders, nine of whom were academicians. In addition, dozens of teachers from other universities were in attendance. Our entire graduating class witnessed the whole thing. Later, we heard she wasn't planning to pursue a doctorate and instead went into acting. Professor Wang teared up when he mentioned it.]

So, what exactly did she do for her graduation project?

[Hmm, this is a bit complicated and can't be explained in a few words. If you're interested, you can download the paper and read it yourself.]

People in other fields may not know this, but although many years have passed, we still frequently cite her research findings from back then.

Indeed, laypeople may not understand the true value of her research, but those in the industry certainly do. I never follow the entertainment industry, and only today did I discover that such a genius has gone into acting; I feel deeply sorry for her.

Many people believe this is indeed a regrettable thing.

The nation has invested countless efforts in nurturing such a talent, and frankly, I am deeply disappointed in her. She could have pursued further studies and contributed to the great rejuvenation of the motherland, but instead, she became a disreputable actress!

As the night wore on, the criticism grew louder and louder.

Mei Xue rubbed her eyes, which immediately perked up.

Finally the wait is over.

Before she could even leave the room to wash, many influential figures went online late at night to speak up for Gu Lanxi.

Looking at those orange-V accounts with CEO titles, Mei Xue felt that she still needed to learn more.

The methods used in the past were simply too underhanded!
She simply transitioned from theoretical research to practical application. Over the years, Ms. Gu has performed exceptionally well in investment. Those who don't know her should not make hasty judgments.

Ms. Gu has simply changed the direction of her life; she hasn't chosen to degenerate as some people claim. Life is long, and everyone has their own ideas about their future. We shouldn't view things with a narrow perspective.

The tax revenue generated by the cultural and entertainment industry for the country each year is considerable! Artists and cultural workers have legitimate professions, and the public should not view them with prejudice. Science and art are both closely related to our lives. Ms. Gu excels in every field she enters.

At last year's International Financial Leaders Investment Summit, Ms. Gu's speech on "Trends in the Mainland Market and Investment Trends" was very enlightening. She is a very insightful person, and we should understand why she chose to act in movies. After all, everyone has different interests.

Many people think that big shots spend their days just working, but in fact, their lives are very colorful.

Some people enjoy making short videos, some enjoy skiing and playing golf, some enjoy horse racing, some enjoy farming, and others are passionate about writing or fishing...

When netizens saw that Gu Lanxi was acting in a movie, they thought she was past her prime. But in the eyes of the big shots, this is the only hobby she has, and her life is so healthy!
Although her hobby is rather unusual and time-consuming, it hasn't interfered with her work or hurt anyone, so there's absolutely no problem with it.
Netizens were stunned when they saw these comments from a bunch of big names.

Previously, a famous actress mocked Gu Lanxi for being aloof and saying that no one wanted to hang out with her, claiming that she had no friends. It turns out that she did have friends, but they were just in different circles.

Hmm, this is quite a good product.

Furthermore, every time Gu Lanxi's movie is released, many companies book out entire theaters. Is it because she has powerful backers, but because she herself is powerful?

(End of this chapter)