The birth of an actor

Chapter 77 A Chance Encounter at Beijing Film Academy

Chapter 77 A Chance Encounter at Beijing Film Academy
Anxin is actually quite indifferent to the few blurry shots of herself in the "Smiling Face" music video.

To be honest, he even felt that his performance was quite bad.

Even if he only appears in a few shots, every time a shot passes over him, he exudes a pretentious and affected air.

It was my first time facing the camera, so I was very nervous.

It's still just food.

More practice.

After thinking it over, he finished washing himself in the dark courtyard and got into bed feeling refreshed.

Then, around 4 or 5 a.m., we finally heard Grandpa Ye's familiar babbling voice.

So he quickly got up, grabbed the oranges he had bought the night before, and knocked on the door.

The sound inside stopped.

After the door opened, Old Ye looked at An Xin, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, smiled and nodded. After letting An Xin into the courtyard, his first words were:

"Young Master, let's begin."

"Eh."

Anxin responded and went to the kitchen to get a porcelain bowl, which she then balanced on her head.

Not long after, Fan Bing also pushed open the door.

After glancing at Anxin, he yawned and went into the kitchen as well.

Around 7:00 or 8:00, the two arrived at the Beijing Film Studio.

She just wasn't wearing makeup.

He didn't have any scenes to film this morning, so he just came to check in and then left the studio once filming officially started.

It's only 8:30.

He left the Beijing Film Studio and walked directly along the road towards the studio.

When I arrived at the entrance, I could clearly see some students hurrying by. They were obviously people who had also stayed out late.

He followed these people and blended into the familiar yet unfamiliar campus of Beijing Film Academy.

The reason I say it's familiar is because I came here for a social gathering with my dormmates in a past life. The reason it's unfamiliar is...

It's been so many years since I last came here.

Looking around at everything, he felt a sense of emotion and walked towards the acting and directing building of Beijing Film Academy, following the memories he had lost.

The school is called "Acting and Directing" because it is a small teaching building that combines the acting and directing departments.

Once downstairs, he didn't move, but sat down on a bench by the roadside leading to the entrance.

The first class had already started. Before coming, he had paged Lu Shiyu, asking her to come find him if she wasn't in class, or to wait until get out of class ended if she was.

Anyway, university courses are relatively relaxed, so even if he sits here, a dean of students won't suddenly appear and ask him which class he's in or why he's not attending classes...

"Safe?"

"?"

Hearing someone call her name, Anxin subconsciously turned her head, but then suddenly froze.

He then quickly stood up and respectfully greeted her:
"Teacher Liu."

"Why are you here?"

Liu Zhizi looked at the promising young talent she had discovered in the acting class with a puzzled expression, glancing left and right:

"What's up?"

"Ah? Uh..."

Anxin glanced at Teacher Liu, then at the middle-aged woman next to him who looked to be around forty years old. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to tell the truth.

"I'm here to see Lu Shiyu, a senior in the third-year performance class."

"Lu Shiyu?"

Liu Zhizi thought for a moment, but didn't seem to remember the student, so she looked at the middle-aged woman next to her.

After a moment's thought, the middle-aged woman looked at Anxin's bald head and asked:

"Are you from the 'My Fair Princess' crew?"

"Uh...yes. Hello, teacher."

Anxin responded with a "yes" and greeted him.

Then the older woman said to Liu Zhizi:
“A kid from Class 94 joined the Taiwanese Qiong Yao drama crew for ‘Princess Pearl’ a couple of days ago. I even approved the paperwork.”

"Oh~"

Liu Zhizi nodded.

He knew Anxin was going to film a movie, but he didn't ask her any questions about the specifics at the tutoring class.

After looking the bald man over and feeling reassured, he asked:
"What do you want with him? Is your play over? Are you still attending acting classes? Today is Tuesday, why aren't you going to your classes at Renmin University?"

"I... came to borrow Brother Lu's student ID card."

An Xin gradually revealed a hint of embarrassment, as if she had been caught trying to steal someone else's boyfriend.

"Didn't you say that the library has all kinds of books? I just happened to meet Brother Lu on the film set, so I thought I'd borrow his library card to go inside and read some books... As for the acting class... I'll go to it after the filming is over."

"What about your classes at Renmin University? Did you skip them?"

Liu Zhizi frowned.

"No, no, I took a month's leave, and I still have a few days left."

Hearing this explanation, Liu Zhizi's brows finally relaxed.

Said:

"No matter what, your studies should be your priority. Renmin University is different from here. Their exams aren't something you can pass just by acting in a few movies. Don't end up not being able to graduate; that would be putting the cart before the horse, understand?"

"I understand."

"Um……"

Seeing An Xin's sincerity, Liu Zhizi, who had been teaching the child for over a month, knew that he wasn't the type to talk nonsense.

I can finally relax.

But then I immediately thought about it again...

He then pointed to the older woman next to him and said:
"This is Ms. Cui Xinqin, the class teacher of the 96 Acting Department. Ms. Cui, he's the very talented student I told you about..."

"That sixteen-year-old kid from Renmin University?"

Cui Xinqin looked An Xin up and down as she asked.

"Correct."

"Hello, Teacher Cui, my name is Anxin, and I am sixteen years old."

Anxin quickly and respectfully greeted him.

Hello, Anxin.

This woman had a rather friendly smile. Then Liu Zhizi continued:
"He has a real talent for acting. Did you notice his accent just now?"

Cui Xinqin was taken aback, thought for a moment, and then said:

"It should be... from Northeast China, right?"

Before An Xin could agree, Liu Zhizi chuckled softly:
"Ha, right. A little over a month ago, people could tell where he was from the moment he opened his mouth. But listen to him now, can't you tell at all without careful listening?"

"Yes, indeed, the flavor is quite mild."

"That shows you've put in the effort, don't worry."

After being praised so much by Teacher Liu, An Xin could only scratch her head and smile, looking a little embarrassed.

How's the production of your show going? How much longer until it's finished?

"I feel... it should be about a month or so later."

"Didn't you only take a month off?"

"Yes, so I discussed with the director that we'll be shooting my scenes intensively on Saturdays and Sundays from now on. There might be some interludes, like when I don't have classes, I can come over..."

"Oh~"

Liu Zhizi nodded, thought for a moment, and then suddenly turned to Cui Xinqin and said:
"Teacher Cui, Anxin is quite interested in acting. But as you know, training classes and universities are different. If the timing is right, and he wants to come, how about we reserve a spot in the acting class?"

Anxin was taken aback.

The meaning of this statement is...

Upon hearing this, Cui Xinqin readily agreed:

"Sure, no problem. There are fewer students in this year's performance class than last year. Being a transfer student should be no problem."

"what."

A smile appeared on Liu Zhizi's face as she looked at An Xin and said:

"Hurry up and thank Teacher Cui."

"Thank you, Teacher Cui."

There is indeed a sense of relief and joy.

He was indeed very interested in the basics of acting, otherwise he wouldn't have specifically asked Brother Lu to borrow his academic certificate.

I had previously asked if I could audit a class, but after learning that there were only about 20 people in the acting class and the teacher would be too easy to recognize, I gave up on the idea.

Who would have thought that Teacher Liu would actually grant their wish?

So he quickly apologized to Liu Zhizi again:

"Thank you, Teacher Liu."

"Ah."

Seeing his delighted expression, Liu Zhizi was also quite happy.

As a renowned scholar in the acting department who has published the monograph "The Cybernetics Method of Film Performance," he was born in 41 and at this age, fame and fortune are like fleeting clouds to him.

Having taught at schools his entire life, he now hopes to bring more talented and well-rounded fresh blood to the film and television industry.

And students like An Xin, who made such a deep impression on me with just an apple when they first started acting, are rare indeed.

This child has a talent for performing and is also very tall.

Although we are students at Renmin University, all actors are one family.

Since he was interested, he didn't mind nurturing a promising talent within his authority.

So he patted Anxin on the shoulder:

"Work hard, whether it's lines, expressions, or theory... Since you're interested, study it thoroughly. But at the same time, don't neglect your courses at Renmin University, understand?"

"Don't worry, I understand."

"Okay. Let's wait here for Lu Shiyu, then we'll go to class."

"Okay, Teacher Liu, Teacher Cui, goodbye."

Anxin politely saw them off, and even after watching them walk into the teaching building, a smile remained on her face.

He truly never expected to have such an opportunity.

This is truly an unexpected delight.

……

"Teacher Cui?"

Lu Shiyu looked surprised:
"You mean Director Liu made Teacher Cui agree that you can audit the acting class?"

"Ah."

At noon, in the Beijing Film Academy cafeteria, Lu Shiyu sighed with admiration after hearing An Xin's words:
"So, Director Liu really values you. In my three years at this school, I've never heard of any student from another school being able to audit a class... You're quite lucky."

"Ha, I think so too."

Anxin nodded in agreement, finished the seaweed and egg drop soup, wiped her mouth, and picked up Lu Shiyu's student pass:
"Brother Lu, shall I go to the library?"

"Okay, go ahead. After you've borrowed everything, just take your library card to the dorm supervisor on the first floor. I'll pick it up this afternoon... Remember to keep the books safe. Although the library is open to students, many of the materials are quite valuable, so handle them with care."

"Don't worry, Brother Lu, I won't cause you any trouble."

Anxin smiled and waved her hand, then quickly walked out.

As soon as he left, a girl immediately approached Lu Shiyu:
"Hey Lu, who's that junior? Which department is he in? He's really handsome."

"..."

Lu Shiyu's lips twitched.

He turned to look at his classmates and shook his head.
"Don't even think about an old donkey eating young grass."

"Pah! You dog's mouth can't produce anything worthwhile..."

The girl was somewhat speechless, but still asked persistently:

"What? He has a girlfriend?"

"Well……"

Lu Shiyu recalled his experience filming and nodded subconsciously:

"Hmm. It's quite pretty."