Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 134 On the Eve of Graduation
Mr. Song wanted to take her on a trip abroad, and Liu Shishi naturally agreed: "Okay, I'll do as you say, darling. But I've never been abroad before, so I don't know much about passports and such."

Song Ci patted his girlfriend's hand to comfort her: "Don't worry, I'll arrange for my assistant to take care of these things for you."

"Your assistant, Song Xueying?" Liu Shishi blurted out subconsciously.

Song Ci was slightly surprised. Miss Liu should not have had any dealings with Song Xueying. She asked curiously, "Shishi, do you know Senior Sister Song?"

Liu Shishi realized she had let something slip and quickly pursed her lips to cover it up, saying, "I don't know him, I've only heard of him."

She didn't actually know Song Xueying. She only learned by chance that Song Ci had a female assistant, which made her suspicious. So she asked Wang Jing about it.

After some observation, she discovered that the female assistant was only of average appearance, far inferior to herself and Shen Sisi.

Mr. Song remained steadfast in his principles despite the persistent pursuit of Shen, the campus belle, and would certainly not be interested in ordinary, common women, so he completely let go of his feelings. Unexpectedly, his boyfriend just mentioned her, and he accidentally let it slip.

Song Ci smiled gently, neither pointing out Miss Liu's little thoughts nor wanting to find out why she knew about the people around her.

The way couples get along sometimes is to be a little oblivious. Nine times out of ten, Liu Shishi had probably inquired about the people around her, which is why she knew about her assistant, Song Xueying.

Several senior executives of Tengda Group knew that Liu Shishi was their childhood sweetheart. As their relationship with Ms. Liu deepened, they knew that someone would try to win her over by taking the route of becoming her wife.

However, Song Ci didn't care much about these things as long as they didn't affect the company's development.

The two snuggled together, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Peking University. They sat quietly by Weiming Lake for a while before Song Ci prepared to send Liu Shishi back to Beijing Dance Academy. He had school matters to attend to in the afternoon and couldn't stay with his girlfriend all the time. Good times always seem so short.

As noon approached, the sun blazed down, no longer as gentle as before. They walked across the shimmering Weiming Lake, where the blue sky, white clouds, and the overlapping figures of the two people were reflected in the water.

Holding his girlfriend's hand, Song Ci asked with concern, "Graduation is approaching, is there anything else you need to take care of at the Beijing Dance Academy?"

A gentle breeze blew, and Liu Shishi smoothed her tousled hair, smiling as she replied, "I haven't had much to do at school lately. After recording '2006 Graduation Song' next week, I can relax and wait for graduation."

Having heard his girlfriend mention this program several times, Song Ci became interested: "I've heard you mention it a few times. It seems like this 'Graduation Song' was also held last year. I remember you rehearsed for a long time."

Liu Shishi nodded: "Yes, this is a series of programs organized by CCTV. The main participants are graduates of art colleges in Beiping, and the main purpose is to showcase the achievements of higher art education. However, last year it was an offline arts performance, but this year it has been changed to a pre-recorded program that will be broadcast on television."

Song Ci suddenly realized: "So that's how it is! Once we've finished this, we can go watch the World Cup without worry after you graduate."

Thinking about graduating soon and ending four years of university life, Liu Shishi felt a little sentimental: "After graduation, I will devote myself wholeheartedly to my acting career."

I took a deep breath, looked up into the distance, and seemed to see my future path. No matter how much wind and rain lies ahead, now that I've bravely taken this step, I must pursue my dreams and officially begin my own performing arts career.

Seeing that Liu Shishi remained silent, Song Ci guessed that she was thinking about something again. As the saying goes, graduation means unemployment. Although Miss Liu had already become an actress, she didn't need to worry about her future job.

However, with the college graduation season approaching, and the imminent separation from roommates and classmates, bidding farewell to the Beijing Dance Academy campus where I have lived for four years, I can't help but feel a bit sentimental. Perhaps I will feel the same way when I leave Peking University next year.

She called softly, "Shishi!"

"Ok?"

Song Ci looked at his girlfriend, trying to change the subject and interrupt her worries: "By the way, you haven't danced for me in a long time. I wonder if you've fallen behind in your kung fu these days, with all your filming?"

Liu Shishi was taken aback at first, then a playful smile appeared on her lips, as if she had thought of a brilliant idea. She glanced around guiltily, and seeing that no one was paying attention, she gracefully took a few steps back and stopped under a locust tree.

Miss Liu, dressed in a graceful dress, stood tall and elegant, her eyes sparkling with a lively light as she gazed at the young man she liked the most.

The music seemed to resonate in her heart, and with the gentle caress of the breeze, Liu Shishi stretched out her arms and began to dance.

Her figure moved like an elegant butterfly, fluttering gracefully. The outstretched arms resembled blooming petals, every movement brimming with tenderness and strength.

Her toes lightly touched the ground, as if playing a silent melody. Her long, beautiful black hair flew freely in the wind, blending seamlessly with her captivating dance.

Song Ci's gaze followed his girlfriend's every move, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. The once naive young girl now radiated a dazzling brilliance before him, like a dream. He was captivated by her beauty and vivacity, as if time had stood still at that moment.

Liu Shishi had no regard for anyone else; all she wanted was to perform a stunning dance for her boyfriend. Her energetic dance, brimming with vitality, expressed her love for life and her longing for love through her body language.

A moment later, Liu Shishi finished her captivating dance, slightly out of breath, her cheeks flushed with an alluring blush.

Song Ci stepped forward and hugged Xiao Qingmei tightly, whispering in her ear, "You are the most beautiful scenery in my life, and your dance makes me intoxicated."

Hearing her boyfriend's touching words, Liu Shishi smiled happily, proudly raising her snow-white swan neck: "Has my dancing skill deteriorated?"

"My Shishi is the best!" Song Ci said with a smile, coaxing and loving her. The two of them formed an incredibly beautiful picture against the backdrop of the beautiful scenery of Peking University campus.

After the May Fourth Youth Day, Song Ci and Liu Shishi were busy with their own things. Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was early June. In the blink of an eye, nearly half of 2006 had passed.

In the quiet and peaceful dormitory at night, Liu Shishi turned on her desk lamp and sat quietly at her desk under the warm light, holding a copy of the script of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in her hands.

Her gaze was sometimes serious and focused, sometimes sparkling with an inquisitive understanding of the character. Several markers of different colors were scattered on the table, clearly used by her to make annotations while studying the script.

The thought of playing the gentle yet resilient Mu Nianci in the drama fills Liu Shishi with anticipation and passion. This role is both a challenge and an opportunity for her.

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a well-known classic that has been remade time and time again. With so many excellent predecessors, it would be very embarrassing if her version of Mu Nianci was not well played or was too bad.

After washing up in the bathroom, roommate Yang Yi saw Liu Shishi reading a script and, not wanting to disturb her, quietly took out her skincare products and began applying them. Chen Xin, on the other hand, was wearing headphones, using a mouse to listen to music and browse the internet, occasionally clicking her mouse.

As for her other roommate, Lin Wenwen, she has completely fallen out with Liu Shishi and has been moved to another dorm. Now there are only three people in the dorm, and without the constant bickering between Lin Wenwen and Liu Shishi, the entire dorm is harmonious.

Suddenly, Liu Shishi put down the script in her hand, turned to her two roommates, and asked, "Xinxin, Yiyi, what kind of personality do you think Mu Nianci has?"

Yang Yi was wearing a face mask and was lost in thought when she didn't hear clearly: "What did you just say, Shishi?"

Noticing Liu Shishi staring at her, Chen Xin also took off her headphones and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Liu Shishi repeated the question helplessly: "I said, what kind of personality do you think Mu Nianci has, and how should I portray her to play her well?"

Yang Yi tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Well, I think Mu Nianci and you are actually quite similar in personality. You are gentle and virtuous, soft on the outside but strong on the inside, and your temperament is exactly the same."

Chen Xin added, "Mu Nianci is very persistent in her feelings and loyal to her love. So no matter how bad Yang Kang is, she has always loved him without regret, just like you and Song Ci."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi immediately retorted with displeasure, "Pah, pah, pah! What nonsense! How can that scoundrel Yang Kang be compared to my Master Song?"

Chen Xin said with a grin, "Just to give you an example, 'Give me back my Mr. Song,' how cheesy!"

Liu Shishi rolled her eyes. Her two roommates would tease her whenever they had the chance. At first, she was a little shy, but now she was used to it without batting an eye.

After a few jokes, Yang Yi said seriously, "I feel that you and Mu Nianci are a perfect match, and you will definitely shine."

Chen Xin cupped her face in her hands, tilted her head, and said enviously, "Jin Yong dramas! I'm so envious of you, Shishi. After you finish filming 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' you'll be a household name and a superstar."

Liu Shishi waved her hand modestly and said, "It's not that bad. After all, there are so many excellent TV programs now, and the ratings for Jin Yong's martial arts dramas are not as high as they used to be."

Chen Xin shook her head: "No matter what, it's a Jin Yong drama. Who among us hasn't watched Jin Yong's martial arts novels before? I remember when I was a child, my neighbor had a color TV that could show 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' starring Huang Rihua and Weng Meiling. Every time it aired in the evening, all the neighbors in the courtyard would gather around."

Jin Yong's martial arts dramas were incredibly popular across the country in the 1990s, and it's no exaggeration to say that they influenced an entire generation.

Looking worried, Liu Shishi sighed: "That's why I'm under a lot of pressure. After the TV series airs, people will inevitably compare it with the previous ones. If I don't act well, I'll be severely criticized."

There are rumors online that each iteration of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is worse than the last, and many people are pessimistic about our production, making Hu Ge, the lead actor, very worried.

Chen Xin reached out and patted her roommate's shoulder, comforting her, "Anla Shishi, you can definitely do it. I thought your performances as Zhan Hongling and Tang Xiaolian were very good. Your fans on the forum praise you every day."

Speaking of Baidu Tieba, Liu Shishi immediately blushed. Her assistant, Jiang Yuanyuan, promoted her every day in the "Liu Shishi Tieba" forum, posting many stills and beautiful pictures of her, praising her to the skies, making Liu Shishi feel embarrassed.

Seeing that Liu Shishi was already worrying about her next role, Yang Yi sighed and said, "Sigh, there are only a few days left until graduation. I really envy you and Lü Yi. Xin Xin has also found a way out. Only I don't know where my future lies."

Speaking of her future career path, Liu Shishi was curious. Chen Xin used to clamor for entering the entertainment industry, so how did she suddenly find a good job? "Xin Xin, what are you going to do after graduation?"

Chen Xin replied with a smile, "My family has some connections. After graduation, they arranged for me to join a local song and dance troupe, which is barely considered part of the system."

Yang Yi looked at her two roommates with great envy: "Working in the system is great, you have a stable income regardless of the circumstances."

Seeing Yang Yi looking worried and sighing, Liu Shishi thought for a moment and said, "Yi Yi, if you really want to enter the entertainment industry, I can help you and talk to Mr. Song to arrange it for you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yi was overjoyed and asked incredulously, "Really?" Liu Shishi had never agreed to help her enter the entertainment industry before, but today, such good news came out of nowhere.

Liu Shishi hesitated, then said tentatively, "However..."

As dawn broke, Yang Yi said anxiously, "But what is it? Tell me, Shishi, you're driving me crazy!"

“Um, Yi Yi, you might not be the best fit for leading roles. You could take the route of playing supporting roles.”

Liu Shishi's willingness to help Yang Yi was the result of careful consideration. On the one hand, Yang Yi was her roommate of four years, and the two had a close relationship; on the other hand, Tengda Culture was recruiting a group of supporting actors, and this opportunity just happened to come.

A large film and television company, in addition to a few core artists, also has some ordinary actors who are suitable for supporting roles. As the saying goes, even the most beautiful flower needs green leaves to complement it. Tengda Culture is growing stronger and has this need.

Given that Tavia Yeung was eager to enter the entertainment industry, Liu Shishi thought it would be a piece of cake to introduce her to a supporting role, and Song Ci wouldn't even need to get involved; Jiang Tiantian could just put in a word and it would be done.

Yang Yi, on the other hand, was very optimistic and took it easy: "I thought it was something that was making things difficult for you. I know my own limitations. My face is not as good as yours or Lu Yi's, and it's even inferior to Lin Wenwen's. I'll be satisfied if I can play a supporting role and have a few scenes."

Liu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief. It was best that Yang Yi thought that way. Tengda Culture produced the Zhenhua Trilogy, and Yang Yi would be very suitable to play a high school girl. If her future development goes smoothly, being a supporting actress is also very popular.

"Then it's settled. I'll make arrangements for you in a few days. You can start with small supporting roles, but you'll need to get some acting training first."

"Shishi, you're so kind. Don't worry, I've taken acting training classes, I won't embarrass you."

Yang Yi jumped for joy, her face flushed with excitement. She couldn't help but rush over and hug Liu Shishi, giving her several hard kisses on her beautiful face.

Liu Shishi quickly broke free from Yang Yi's embrace, wiping the drool off her cheeks in disgust: "Ah, Yang Yi, you're going to die! You've smeared my face with drool, it's so dirty."

Yang Yi made a face and said with a grin, "Shishi, you smell so good! Your face is so white and tender. No wonder Chairman Song likes you so much. Soft and sweet Shishi, if I were a man, I would like you just as much."

(End of this chapter)