How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 313 Stanning?

The girl's parents sat there, stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The child had seemed reluctant on the way here, constantly grumbling, but now, his well-behaved and respectful demeanor gave her a sense of unreality.

Is this still my daughter who is going through a rebellious phase?

That's right. The person in front of her is a famous songwriter who has written hit songs for celebrities. Her daughter, as a vocal music student preparing for college entrance exams, will definitely be captivated by him.

This is called: one thing subdues another.

The two parents sitting next to him saw all of this. They never expected that Principal Zhang was a celebrity and had close ties with stars. This alone made them look at him differently, making him superior to other art exam training schools.

It seems that Xingxiang Art Exam Training School is truly full of hidden talents!
"Welcome to Xingxiang Art Examination Training School. This will be the best choice you've ever made in your life." Zhang Wen looked at the students in front of him with a broad smile.

He was not surprised by the girl's actions; in fact, it was all within his expectations.

In fact, the moment Tang Yi appeared on the phone screen, the ending was already predetermined.

Moreover, based on the girl's behavior, a bold idea suddenly came to his mind.

Since students today are powerless against celebrities, why doesn't he use this to attract more art students?
As the saying goes: "Those who are near the water get the moon first."

As an employee of Tianxi Media, he has a natural advantage in this regard.

"Thank you, teacher." The girl said excitedly, and then bowed again.

As the saying goes: A strong general has no weak soldiers under his command.

With such a renowned songwriter as the principal, I'm sure the vocal teachers here will be top-notch, and you might even meet some celebrities.

"This is a breakdown of our vocal classes and their fees. Please take a look." Zhang Wen handed a fee list to the parents and explained what each class taught.

"Mom, I want to sign up for the full-course program and the special training program," the girl said without hesitation after hearing this.

For the full-course program, if you fail the entrance exams for Huayin Conservatory of Music or Shanghai Conservatory of Music, you will receive a 50% refund; if you fail the entrance exams for other music conservatories, you will receive a full refund.

Special training course: Full refund if you fail the entrance exams for Huayin or Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

There is no reason not to honor such a promise.

In her view, enrolling in the full-course program was to guarantee passing the entrance exams for ordinary music colleges, while enrolling in the special training program was to guarantee passing the entrance exams for the two top music colleges, Shanghai Theatre Academy and Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

It's okay if you don't pass, you'll get a full refund anyway.

After expressing her thoughts, the girl suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at the principal, asking, "Principal Zhang, do you think I'm qualified to enter the special training class?"

"It depends on the interviews the week before the art exams. If you pass, you'll be eligible for the special training class," Zhang Wen said.

Before the art exams begin, he will proactively screen the students from training schools, and those with high skill scores will receive invitations to enter special training classes.

This is a flagship class he created for Xingxiang Art Examination Training School, with the aim of making Xingxiang a household name.

Imagine how art students and their parents would feel when they hear that Xingxiang has a training program that guarantees a 100% pass rate for top art schools.
They will definitely rush to sign up, hoping to get into the special training class.

However, since intensive training programs require interviews, parents and students often view weekend classes, advanced classes, and full-course classes as stepping stones to these programs, hoping to gain an interview opportunity by enrolling in them.

He made money, gained fame, and even attracted worshippers—perfect.

The girl felt slightly disappointed upon hearing the principal's answer, but then she mustered her courage and said, "Principal, I will study hard to pass the interview."

"Keep going, I believe you can do it." Zhang Wen clenched his fist to encourage the girl.

Seeing their child's serious expression, the parents felt very gratified and immediately took out their phones to pay the tuition.

Vocal training course, full program, tuition fee 15.

Compared to the full-course tuition of around 20 yuan at other art exam training schools, 15 yuan is definitely a great deal.

After signing the agreement and setting the class date, the mother and daughter walked out of the registration office happily, feeling like they had gotten a great deal.

The two parents who had consulted about the performance class also left at this time. They just wanted to tell their children what they had seen and heard that day as soon as possible, make a decision early, and avoid missing the start of the class.

"Boss, can I take a picture with you?" Xu Zining blinked her big eyes, which were full of anticipation.

"What are you doing?" Zhang Wen asked, looking at the other person.

"You are my idol, and I want to take a picture with you." Xu Zining looked like a little fangirl.

This statement contains elements of exaggeration and flattery, but the main reason is that the other person is the lyricist and composer of the songs "Human World" and "New Life." If it were posted on social media, it would definitely be envied and receive countless likes.

Speaking of which, she worked at the previous art exam training center for three years and didn't even see a single celebrity. Compared to that, her current boss is definitely more capable.

"If that's what you're saying, we can take a photo together." Zhang Wen hadn't expected to gain a fan along with an employee, so he had to agree to the request.

Xu Zining immediately took out her phone with a delighted expression, switched to selfie mode, and stood next to her boss.

"Crack!"

Time is frozen in the photograph.

"Thank you, boss. Thank you, idol." Xu Zining put away her phone, bowing repeatedly and expressing her gratitude.

"You're welcome, but you can't take advantage of being my fan to do whatever you want and slack off at your job." Zhang Wen warned the other person, "You've already seen how I introduced you to the parents, so from now on, introduce you like that, understand?"

"Understood." Xu Zining stood up straight with her chest out and head held high, and said confidently, "Please rest assured, boss, I will definitely complete the task you assigned me and will not take a single penny from you for nothing."

"Ok!"

Zhang Wen nodded, satisfied with the other party's attitude. He then loaded some advertising fans into the car and left the training center.

He didn't return to the film set or the new teaching building, but went to the company to do something big.

Back at Tianxi Media, Zhang Wen went straight to the record production department, just as he was about to pull someone aside to ask them something, when a shout suddenly came from behind him.

"Teacher Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wen turned around and saw Tang Yi, the protagonist of the video call, walking quickly over, followed by Hong Jie's son, Sun Di.

"Tang Yi, you've come at the right time. Come over and take a picture with me." Zhang Wen walked to Tang Yi's side and then handed his phone to Sun Di. "Nephew, take a picture of me and Tang Yi."

Tang Yi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes. After a moment, she asked hesitantly, "Teacher Zhang, why did you suddenly want to take a photo with me?"

“I’ve recently become a fan of celebrities, starting with those from our own company,” Zhang Wen said.

He plans to recruit all the celebrities from Tianxi Media and then hang their photos on the wall of Xingxiang Art Examination Training Center. When students come to inquire, they will see the photos and immediately sign up.

"what?"

Tang Yi stood there, completely bewildered.

Is Teacher Zhang a fan of celebrities?

Are you kidding me?
Even if you're a fan, you should go and take a photo with a star of Li Jie's caliber. She's just a new singer who just debuted, she's not even a star, so what's the point of taking a photo with her?
Even if she gained some fame, she wouldn't dare call herself a star in front of Teacher Zhang, because Teacher Zhang would always be her teacher, her mentor, and her benefactor.

"Don't just stand there, smile," Zhang Wen reminded him.

Tang Yi snapped out of her reverie. Although slightly disappointed by the reason, she still managed a slight smile, subtly leaning closer to Teacher Zhang...

"Prepare……"

Sun Di held up his phone and pointed the camera at his 'uncle' and Tang Yi.

"One, two, three..." "Click!"

Zhang Wen took the phone from Sun Di, looked at the photos he had just taken, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Great shot. By the way, is Sister Li here?" Zhang Wen asked.

"Sister Li isn't here; she went to Shanghai to participate in a program," Tang Yi replied.

"Oh, which other stars are in the record production department?" Zhang Wen continued to ask.

"I saw Yang Liling, Jiang Ran, Fan Boxin, and Ye Yichun this morning, but I don't know if they're still here now," Tang Yi said after thinking for a moment.

"Come with me," Zhang Wen said to Tang Yi, then walked towards the recording studio.

Tang Yi followed behind, confused. She didn't understand why Teacher Zhang had asked her to take pictures.
Zhang Wen arrived outside a recording studio and knocked on the door.

"Dang Dang Dang!"

Soon, the door opened.

"Teacher Zhang? Are you looking for someone?" the man who opened the door asked, puzzled.

As the lyricist and composer of the songs "Human World" and "New Life," Zhang Wen is a household name in the record production department, and everyone treats him with great respect.

Zhang Wen thought the person looked familiar; he figured he was probably an employee in the record production department, not a celebrity. So he asked, "Are there any artists here?"

After saying that, he craned his neck and peered inside.

"Fan Boxin is here." The man pointed to the room.

"Sorry to bother you, I'll just take a picture with him and leave right away." Zhang Wen walked straight into the recording studio and handed his phone to Tang Yi.

"..."

Tang Yi took the phone, feeling somewhat speechless; it really was her turn to take a picture.

Zhang Wen walked up to the still somewhat bewildered male singer, looked at him, and asked, "Fan Boxin, can I take a picture with you?"

"what?"

The male singer paused for a moment, then nodded without asking why, saying, "Okay, Teacher Zhang." He then straightened his clothes.

"Ready, one, two, three..."

"Crack!"

After taking the photo, Tang Yi returned the phone to Teacher Zhang.

Zhang Wen looked at the photo and thought it was good.

He doesn't have high requirements for the photos; as long as the people aren't blurry, it's fine. After all, it's meant to be hung on the wall, not submitted to a photography competition, so there aren't many requirements.

"Fan Boxin, thank you for your cooperation," Zhang Wen said to the male singer.

"It's nothing," Fan Boxin quickly replied.

In today's music scene, which singer wouldn't want Teacher Zhang's songs?

Let alone something as simple as taking a photo together, he would be willing to treat everyone to a meal.

Zhang Wen waved his hand, turned around and walked out of the recording studio.

Fan Boxin blinked, completely bewildered.

Finished?

Just taking photos? Nothing else?

what's the situation?
Zhang Wen walked down the corridor toward the next recording studio. He had only taken a few steps when he saw two women walking toward him.

"Teacher Zhang, it's Yang Liling," Tang Yi whispered a reminder.
Zhang Wen didn't know which one was Yang Liling, but he could tell at a glance from their clothes and demeanor that the woman walking in front was Yang Liling, and the girl walking behind was probably her assistant.

"Stop!" Zhang Wen suddenly said.

The two women opposite were startled and immediately stopped in their tracks. Yang Liling, who was walking in front, turned pale and hurriedly took several steps back.

"What...what are you thinking?" the female assistant asked, her voice trembling. Although she was also very scared, she still shielded her boss behind her.

"Yang Liling, right? My name is Zhang Wen, and I'd like to take a picture with you."

"..."

Yang Liling and her assistant were completely dumbfounded.

Is this person mentally ill?
Taking a photo is fine, but why the intimidating manner? It's like a robbery. If it weren't for the company, the two of them would have turned and run away long ago.
Yang Liling reached out and patted her chest, letting out a heavy sigh of relief. Just as she was about to get away from the mentally ill man, she suddenly felt that the name 'Zhang Wen' sounded familiar.

Now I remember, isn't this the lyricist and composer of the songs "Human World" and "New Life"?
A while ago, she contacted her agent, hoping to use the company's connections to ask Mr. Zhang to write a song. Later, she heard that he was filming on set and rarely returned to the company, so the request for a song was dropped. She never expected to meet him here today.

“Great! Actually, I’ve heard so much about you, Teacher Zhang. I hope we’ll have the opportunity to work together in the future.” Yang Liling gave what she thought was a very sweet smile.

"Yeah, there will be." Zhang Wen replied casually, then walked over to the other person.

Tang Yi seized the opportunity and immediately pressed the shutter.

Zhang Wen didn't even look at the photo this time. He turned to Tang Yi and said, "Let's go, next one." He then walked towards the recording studio next door.

Tang Yi gave Yang Liling, whose expression was stiff, an apologetic look, and then quickly caught up with her.

"???"

Yang Liling watched Teacher Zhang's hurried departure, her expression as blank as a black person with a question mark emoji.

Just leave like that?
She still had something to say.

"Sister Ling, is there something wrong with Teacher Zhang here?" the assistant said, pointing to her head.

Yang Liling thought for a moment, then shook her head.

Could someone with mental disabilities write the hit songs "Human World" and "New Life"? Could someone with mental disabilities be a screenwriter?

She suddenly thought of a saying: geniuses and madmen live side by side.

It seems that what they said was absolutely right.

If I didn't know the other person's situation, based on their startled behavior just now, they would definitely be crazy.

As for now...

It can only be said that the world of geniuses is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

All afternoon, Zhang Wen spent his time in the company taking photos with celebrities. No matter if they were singers or actors, as long as they were artists, they couldn't escape his phone camera.

I didn't leave the company until evening, because I had to go to a high school to distribute advertisements.

Although he has already photographed more than twenty celebrities, he feels that this is far from enough. He needs to collect at least a hundred and hang them on an entire wall to create a truly impressive display.

Tomorrow at noon, we'll continue!
……

(End of this chapter)