The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

"Because I dreamt that you left."

I woke up crying.

"Watching the night breeze blow through the windowsill..."

Lin Mo never imagined that one day he would experience something like being reborn.

Looking at the gate of Beijing Film Academy directly in front of me, I tightened my backpack, took off the earphones that cost me nearly 800 yuan for the 64MB "Moonlight Treasure Box" feature, and my thoughts drifted into the distance.

I remember spending over a decade pouring my heart and soul into writing a book that was highly regarded by the editor and recommended by Sanjiang Publishing House.

It was a moment of passionate fervor, tears welling up in my eyes, my heart pounding, my face flushed, my heart pounding... I was so excited that I wanted to repay my editor with my life.

But as a result, I got too excited... and it really happened!

When consciousness returned, I was already on my way to the college entrance examination at the age of 17 last year.

So Lin Mo, who no longer wanted to be a struggling author, shifted his focus from preparing for the college entrance examination to preparing for the 02 World Cup.

They wanted to get rich through this, then invest in Tencent, invest in Feitianmao, invest in... and finally live a life of luxury and wealth.

However… he is still a minor and has very little savings, so he can only hope to gain his father's favor.

To his utter surprise, this beautiful future he envisioned was cut short before it even began!

Even now... he can still clearly remember the look in his father's eyes that seemed to regard him as mentally challenged.

The expected mercy... turned into an unexpected trial!

The failure of the project that every reborn person would invest in also taught Lin Mo a lesson.

Mountains may crumble, people may run away, and even your father... you can't rely on him. You can only rely on yourself in everything!

So Lin Mo, determined to work hard, also planned to study hard and improve every day during those last few dozen days!

I'll try my best to get into a prestigious university, so I can show my dad, who's never beaten me up before, just how outstanding his son really is.

But as it turns out... what you couldn't learn in your past life, you still can't learn in this life!

After the college entrance examination, Lin Mo looked at his total score, which was not even as high as others' scores in a single subject, and completely gave up his dream of getting into Tsinghua, Peking University, or Tsinghua University.

She could only stumble and repeat a year, and with a face that was slightly less attractive than the readers', she barely managed to get into the acting program at Beijing Film Academy.

Having only heard about the chaos of this circle in his previous life, Lin Mo now wants to see for himself just how intoxicating and alluring it truly is.

The main problem is... even a slacker like Lin Mo can't get into a decent undergraduate university.

Having experienced the fresh atmosphere of new students entering university, Lin Mo put his earphones back in his ears, shook the MP3 player in his pocket, and slowly began to walk forward, dragging his suitcase.

"Hey bro! Want a smoke?"

As Lin Mo walked to the security guard's booth at the school gate, he took out a pack of Changbaishan cigarettes from his pocket and handed one to the security guard.

"Never mind, big brother, I'll give them all to you. I've quit." Before the other person could refuse, he forced them into his hand and hurriedly ran away.

"well…"

Watching Lin Mo's departing figure, the security guard shook his head with a wry smile.

This was the first time he had ever seen a freshman give a gift upon meeting him, but looking at the Changbai Mountain liquor he had just opened, he had a feeling that this kid would amount to something in the future!

Jia Nailiang, Huang Shengyi, Yao Di, Ma Su, Wang Luodan, Zhou Yang…

As Lin Mo finished his enrollment procedures and walked towards the dormitory building, he encountered many "celebrities" he had seen in the news.

"Hey! You're in this dorm too?"

"Holy shit!!!"

Lin Mo, who was about to push open the door to enter the dormitory, was startled by a hand that suddenly landed on his shoulder from behind.

"Sorry, sorry, my name is Zhu Yawen. What's your name?" Zhu Yawen looked at Lin Mo, who was startled, and quickly smiled apologetically.

"Lin Mo".

Lin Mo gave Zhu Yawen a disapproving look, then turned and went into the dormitory to put away his luggage.

Zhu Yawen looked at Lin Mo's sullen face and felt embarrassed. She had originally thought that she could get along well with her roommate, but now she had to give him a "show of force".

Embarrassed, Zhu Yawen suppressed her embarrassment and followed Lin Mo into the dormitory.

Perhaps because of the unpleasant prelude, the two of them went about unpacking their luggage without saying another word after entering the dormitory.

After the bed was made,

"Um... Lin Mo, you know what? I just saw a really pretty girl on campus."

Unable to bear the awkward atmosphere, Zhu Yawen took the initiative to start a conversation.

"At that moment, my mind went blank, I was completely stunned, do you think that's an exaggeration?"

Lin Mo sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Zhu Yawen who was laughing like a little puppy, and couldn't help but feel happy.

Zhu Yawen wanted to "bury the hatchet," and Lin Mo naturally wouldn't be "petty and narrow-minded."

"Oh? It's that good-looking?"

Seeing that Lin Mo's iceberg had finally melted, Zhu Yawen became even more excited.

"Of course, you don't know, even though that girl was dressed plainly, just a white T-shirt and jeans, she looked like an angel descended from heaven. Just imagine how beautiful she was."

Lin Mo: ...

Relationships between men are that simple to handle. There's no grudge that can't be resolved with a chat and some lighthearted banter. If there is, then just have another meal.

"Linzi, once all my roommates get here, let's go out for a meal. It's on me."

After a friendly exchange between the men, Zhu Yawen's way of addressing Lin Mo evolved into "Linzi," while Lin Mo started calling Zhu Yawen "Xiao Zhu."

"No problem, why not take advantage of a free meal!"

Lin Mo replied with a smile, "I just don't know when the other two will be able to arrive."

"Wait a little longer! If it really doesn't work, the two of us will go first."

Lin Mo nodded.

But this wait lasted until the midday sun was high in the sky.

"Oh dear, let's not wait any longer, Linzi, let's go first, I'm starving."

Listening to Zhu Yawen's complaints, Lin Mo thought to himself: You're the one who wants to wait for someone, but you're also the one who can't wait!

However, Lin Mo did feel a bit hungry now.

Instead of eating in the cafeteria, the two went out to a small alley and ordered two servings of braised pork buns. The price was reasonable, not as expensive as it would be later.

Zhu Yawen couldn't resist the temptation of the famous douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), so she not only ordered a bowl for herself but also wanted to get one for Lin Mo as well.

Lin Mo had no intention of touching this legendary object that had been circulating in Kyoto for so long, and he also gave Zhu Yawen a heads-up, but unfortunately, she wouldn't listen.

"puff…"

"See! What did I tell you not to order this? It's delicious, isn't it?"

Seeing Lin Mo's gloating expression, Zhu Yawen really wanted to punch him.

"But I never expected it to taste this bad!"