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

Chapter 341 Heading to the Film Set
Inside the private room, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air.

Because we hadn't seen each other for a long time, and because we all knew about Teacher Zhang's multiple identities, we had a lot to talk about, and everyone asked one question after another.

Questions ranged from songwriting to celebrity secrets and entertainment gossip—everything imaginable was asked, each person brimming with curiosity.

Zhang Wen transformed into an all-knowing expert in the entertainment world, answering all questions without reservation, aiming to satisfy everyone's curiosity. The students present were completely captivated and unable to tear themselves away from his explanations.

They didn't even realize that their chopsticks were hanging in mid-air and they forgot to pick up food, and they kept their cups to their lips for a long time without putting them down.

Finally, even the parents couldn't help but ask questions, not out of curiosity, but because they wanted to learn more about the entertainment industry. After all, their children would be entering this industry in the future, and it wouldn't hurt to know more.

The welcome banquet lasted until very late.

After sending the person back to the hotel, Zhang Wen left. However, he did not go to Bai Lu's house, but instead went to the nearby Xingxiang Art Examination Training Center.

I'll just stay here for the night so I can take my students to the film set tomorrow morning.

……

the next day.

The sky turned white.

The clouds were gradually dyed a light peach color, as if someone had splashed dye on the sky.

"Da da da!"

Zhang Wen typed the last sentence on his laptop and then saved the file.

"Finally finished."

Zhang Wen leaned back, stretched out his arms, and yawned, his joints cracking and popping.

After a night of hard work, I finally finished writing the novel "Perfect Days". All that's left is to polish it a little.

As for when it will be published, it will naturally have to wait until the TV series "Perfect Days" airs. When the ratings are booming, won't all the publishers be scrambling to buy the rights?
Not popular?
does not exist!
With him overseeing the content and director Han Xiaohua directing the actors' performances, it would be an absolute injustice if the TV series didn't become a hit.

Moreover, he had already thought it through. Weren't there 10 TV drama scripts and 5 movie scripts inside the Wenqu Tower?

He plans to use his spare time to write these scripts into novels and publish them. With "Perfect Days" as a precedent, he's sure to get a good share of the royalties.

If a director takes a liking to the novel, he can sell the script. If no director takes a liking to it, he will sell the script to a company. If the company doesn't take a liking to it either, he will start his own film and television company and hire a director to make the film.

Anyway, he has a lot of money now. If he doesn't make some investments, he can't possibly spend it all just by eating and drinking all day.

Moreover, he could openly lead the entire crew to offer incense to their ancestors, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

Zhang Wen checked the time; it was time to go out.

He put away his notebook, washed his face, and left the training center.

Catching up on sleep?

No need.

He ate so many immortal peaches that he can go without sleep for days without any problems.

The reason I'm still sleeping is purely to get close to Gao Yue and Bai Lu.

Inside the hotel.

Zhang Wen stepped out of the elevator.

The trainees had already gathered in the corridor.

We agreed to meet here at 6:30 this morning last night, and it's only 6:10 now.

"The teacher is here!"

Zhou Lingyi, with her sharp eyes, spotted Teacher Zhang immediately.

Upon hearing this, the other trainees immediately went to greet them happily.

"Good morning, teacher!"

Good morning, Teacher Zhang!

"..."

"Good morning! Good morning!" Zhang Wen nodded in response, then asked curiously, "Why are you all out so early?"

"Teacher, I can't sleep," Zhou Lingyi said.

“Me too,” Sun Meng echoed.

"Why? Is the bed uncomfortable?" Zhang Wen asked, puzzled.

The mattress in the five-star hotel suite was excellent in terms of support, comfort, and breathability.

When he booked the room, he specifically asked the hotel receptionist that the mattresses were all genuine high-end brands, and many celebrities had stayed here, all giving five-star reviews.

"Teacher, it has nothing to do with the bed. We're just too excited to sleep," Wang Jiayi replied, her eyes wide and bright.

“That’s right, I put down my phone at midnight last night, tossed and turned in bed, my mind filled with images of meeting celebrities. I don’t even know what time I finally fell asleep, but I woke up before 5 a.m. this morning,” Chen Mingyue said excitedly.

Although I didn't sleep for more than a few hours last night, I looked unusually energetic. Anyone who didn't know better would think I had a good rest.

"I went to sleep at 1 a.m. and woke up at 5:30 a.m. I even had a dream that I visited a film set," Zhou An said.

"I went to sleep at 2 a.m..."

"..."

After listening, Zhang Wen secretly admired him, thinking to himself, "As expected of a young person, even without drinking the life essence and only sleeping four or five hours, he can still maintain his energy."

He couldn't help but recall his senior year of high school, when he slept only five hours a day and remembered the slogan: "Study until you drop, or you'll die."

Looking back now, I don't know how I got through it.

Before long, the parents also came out of the room.

Good morning, Teacher Zhang.

"Teacher Zhang, you've worked hard."

Compared to the students' excitement, the parents were much calmer, but you could still see the expectation in their eyes.

Clearly, they were also very interested in visiting the film crew.

After greeting the parents, Zhang Wen began checking the number of people on site. Once he confirmed that everyone had arrived, he led them to the restaurant for breakfast.

Breakfast is a buffet, with the table laden with all sorts of delicious food: fluffy white steamed buns, golden bread, sizzling sausages, freshly ground coffee...

Zhang Wen wanted to have a big meal. Even if he couldn't walk out completely, he wanted to bring his lunch with him. These meals were better than the boxed lunches served on set.
However, the trainees clearly didn't think so.

They were so focused on visiting the film set that they didn't pay any attention to their meals, resulting in them taking less food and eating it quickly.

Zhang Wen was only half full when the trainees finished eating.

Faced with eager and impatient gazes, Zhang Wen had no choice but to abandon his original plan, hurriedly eat a few bites, and leave the restaurant.

Being unhappy is like seeing money but not finding it.

The bus drove north along the highway.

Because it was outside the city, the roads weren't congested, and it only took an hour to reach the film and television base.

When Zhang Wen brought the students and their parents to the film set, it was already 7:40.

Although the crew started work at 8 a.m., many staff members had already arrived on set. They were all busy with their work, like a machine in operation, and everyone was serious and no one dared to slack off.

The portrait of Wenqu Xingjun (the God of Literature) has already been hung on the wall, and the incense burner is filled with burning incense. Under Zhang Wen's influence, the entire crew has developed the habit of whoever arrives first inviting Wenqu Xingjun out.

Offering incense every day brings peace and good fortune.

Offering incense every day brings good fortune and smooth sailing in all things.

Zhou Lingyi was stunned when she saw the film crew burning incense not far away.

what's the situation?
She reads entertainment news regularly and knows that film crews burn incense and pray to gods during the opening ceremony, but this is the first time she has ever heard of burning incense and praying to gods while filming.

Could it be a prop?

As she got closer to the portrait, she could see the deity in it more clearly.

Isn't this the portrait of Wenquxingjun that Teacher Zhang hung in the training class?

Why does it appear here?
Furthermore, if you pray to the God of Literature for exams, why do you also pray to the God of Literature when making movies?

However, since they did it this way, there must be a reason for it. Maybe the God of Literature is being nosy?

Realizing she hadn't yet offered prayers, Zhou Lingyi quickly walked over, picked up 99 incense sticks without a word, lit them, and bowed towards the portrait.

His expression was one of utmost piety.

When the other students saw the familiar portrait, they all went to burn incense and pray.

When they parted ways after the art exams, Teacher Zhang gave each of them a card with the God of Literature. From that day on, they went home and burned incense and prayed every day, hoping to pass the art exams.

As a result, they not only passed the art exam, but also achieved a good ranking in the art exam.

Later, even after the art exams were over, they still burned incense and prayed every day, hoping that their college entrance exam scores would be high enough.

As a result, their college entrance examination scores were all above average.

Later, they continued to burn incense and pray every day, hoping to achieve excellent grades after entering university.

Even before boarding the plane yesterday, they all burned incense at home before going out.

They didn't know if doing this would work, or if the God of Literature would bless them; they only knew that following Teacher Zhang's instructions was the right thing to do.

To them, Wenqu Xingjun is not only a deity, but also the embodiment of Teacher Zhang. Burning incense and worshipping Wenqu Xingjun is equivalent to receiving the double blessing of the deity and Teacher Zhang.

I feel uncomfortable if I don't burn incense for a day.

I haven't done the worship today, so now that I see it, I naturally can't miss it.

Zhang Wen watched the students' reactions with satisfaction. They were indeed his own students; they were almost more enthusiastic than him.

After the nine students finished offering incense, they immediately felt much better.

Just as everyone returned to Teacher Zhang's side, a beautiful young woman appeared in their sight and finally stopped in front of the portrait.

"!!!"

Upon seeing this person, each student unconsciously widened their eyes, their gazes filled with surprise.

It's Bailu!
It's the real Bai Lu!
The most beautiful actress in period dramas in the entertainment industry, and one of the most popular young actresses.

Although Teacher Zhang mentioned yesterday that I would see Bai Lu on set, it still felt unreal when the moment actually arrived.

It felt like a dream.

Do people also burn incense at Bailu?
Zhou Lingyi excitedly nudged Sun Meng beside her with her elbow, as if to say: Look, look!

Sun Meng nodded quickly, like a chick pecking at rice, her gaze never leaving Bai Lu, as if to say: I saw it, I saw it.

Jiang Guanlin and Chen Mingyue, two boys, were so engrossed in watching it that their eyes almost popped out of their sockets. They felt that if they could act opposite Bai Lu, their lives would be worthwhile.

Han Zhixue's eyes were bright and her gaze was firm. She silently set a small goal for herself: to first reach the same level as Bai Lu and become a Xiao Hua.

Everyone stared intently at Bai Lu, thinking that she truly deserved to be a star; every move she made radiated dazzling light, and her entire being exuded a unique charisma.

Both were incense offerings, but the one at Bailu felt particularly fragrant.

In contrast, they seemed to have been completely wasted, showing absolutely no sense of camera presence.

Bai Lu inserted the incense sticks into the incense burner, then turned and walked towards Zhang Wen, her eyes sparkling with affection.

I miss you terribly after just one night apart.

If it weren't for Sister Yue keeping an eye on her, she would have even considered going to the training center last night and having a role-playing game in the classroom—just thinking about it is exciting.

"Good morning, Teacher Zhang. Are these all your students?" Bai Lu's voice was gentle, and her smile was captivating.

It's not flashy; it's just pure, unadulterated beauty.

Zhang Wen unconsciously swallowed. Although he aspired to ascend to immortality with his ancestor, he couldn't help but be tempted by worldly desires at this moment.

Even the fairies in heaven are no more beautiful than this.

I must find an opportunity to discuss the script with them tonight.

“Yes.” Zhang Wen regained his composure and pointed to the students beside him, saying, “They are not only my students, but also new students of Beijing Film Academy and Huaxi Academy.”

"I am Bai Lu, and also the female lead of this drama. Welcome to the show, and I hope you have a pleasant day here," Bai Lu said with a smile.

The students were flattered and bowed repeatedly.

They never expected celebrities to be so approachable; it was completely different from what they had imagined.

Bai Lu saw Qiao Shuxin among the trainees and waved to her, "Shuxin, you're here too."

"Sister Lu, I wish your drama will be a huge hit and you'll win so many awards!" Qiao Shuxin said with a smile.

"You're so sweet-talking." Bai Lu smiled, then looked at the other trainees, "I'm going to get my makeup done. You guys continue. We can chat again when we have time." With that, she turned and left.

The students silently watched Bai Lu's retreating figure until he entered a room, at which point they turned their gaze away.

"Xin Xin, do you know Bai Lu?" Zhou Lingyi turned around and asked impatiently.

When Teacher Zhang mentioned Bai Lu yesterday, the other party didn't say they knew him. Even last night when we got back to the hotel and talked about visiting the film crew, the other party didn't mention it. That's really unfair.

“Yes, my aunt is her manager,” Qiao Shuxin said casually, but a hint of smugness lingered in her eyes.

"Really? Then you must be quite familiar with Bai Lu?" Sun Meng asked.

The other trainees also looked on with envy.

No wonder everyone was so excited to see celebrities when we went to Tianxi Media yesterday, except for Qiao Shuxin who looked completely calm. It turns out she's tired of seeing them.

"It's alright, I've only met him a few times," Qiao Shuxin said.

"Your aunt is a celebrity agent, so your future agent will definitely be your aunt, right?" Wang Jiayi asked.

"Yes, my aunt told me that, but I don't want her to be my manager. I want to make a name for myself in the entertainment industry," Qiao Shuxin said earnestly.

"..."

After hearing this, everyone was unsure whether to envy Qiao Shuxin or call her foolish.

My aunt is a real estate agent, and she actually wants to start her own business?

Isn't this a case of not appreciating one's own good fortune?
If it were them, they would cling to even a distant aunt, let alone a blood relative, begging her to take them with her.

Sigh, comparing yourself to others is just so frustrating!

(End of this chapter)