Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. Just moments ago, he had been extremely anxious, fearing that something might go wrong at the last minute.

It turns out the director was just worried that his attitude wasn't serious enough, so he gave him a slight reprimand. How could he not be serious?

It's incredibly rare to find a top director willing to put in the effort to train you.

He immediately straightened his back, his eyes shining, looking like a passionate young man whose spirit had been ignited, and said decisively:

"Director, don't worry! Once I'm on set, I'm your soldier. You can make any demands you have, no matter how strict they are, I can handle it!"

Now that I've entered this line of work, I'm prepared for hardship. I'll follow your instructions completely!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yimou's previously serious face broke into a smile, and he nodded in satisfaction.

He's not some otherworldly immortal; he understands the pressure his alma mater has faced in nurturing talent over the years and is happy to lend a hand.

He had originally planned to take good care of the child, and seeing his earnest attitude, he was even more satisfied, thinking to himself that the boy was indeed sensible.

As for Fu Lulu, seeing that her director was satisfied, she, as the assistant director, naturally didn't say anything more.

Although handpicking the male lead meant she, as the casting director, lost some of her perks and authority, the fact that it was her own junior apprentice who was chosen was a bonus.

Given her connection with Uncle Wang, it was normal not to go through her connections, so she wasn't particularly upset.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, she put on a friendly smile, got up, picked up a pre-prepared contract from another table, handed it to Li Xiang, and said gently:

"Take a look at the contract; if there are no problems, you can sign it."

Hearing her say that, Li Xiang didn't pretend to refuse. He just flipped through a few pages and nodded to sign the contract without handing it to Uncle Wang.

Uncle Wang saw this and, far from being unhappy, thought with satisfaction: This kid, no wonder he could charm Huang Lei so much, he really knows how to handle people.

After Li Xiang finished signing, Uncle Wang stood up with a kind smile on his face: "Since it's all settled, I won't bother you any longer."

"I'm currently in Jingzhou. Call me anytime if you need anything." As he spoke, he gave Li Xiang a meaningful look, but said nothing more. After all, a fledgling eagle must eventually soar on its own.

"Director, Senior Sister, I'll go see Uncle Wang off." After receiving permission, Li Xiang quickly followed Uncle Wang out of the office.

Director Zhang picked up the newly signed contract again, turned to the last page, looked at the pre-stamped "Zhang Yimou Film Studio" red seal, and nodded in satisfaction.

My old friend's nephew is one of the best freshmen at our alma mater, so we absolutely cannot let him fall into the hands of that old guy.

It wasn't that he had any deep-seated hatred, but rather that he couldn't stand some of the convoluted and roundabout ways of dealing with people, and naturally didn't want the younger generation to needlessly fall into those traps.

Fu Lulu, who was watching from the side, understood what was going on and said softly, "When President Zhang asks about this, bring up Uncle Wang."

Given the established social relationships within the organization, even if he had reservations, he couldn't easily express them, especially since everyone there was a long-time acquaintance.

Zhang Yimou nodded in agreement, frowning slightly, his tone tinged with impatience: "If he asks, you can answer him. I'm really too lazy to deal with him right now..."

"No problem," Fu Lulu replied with a confident smile.

On the other side, Li Xiang and Uncle Wang had already walked out of the office building and were standing by the car. Uncle Wang patted Li Xiang on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"I'll call your teacher Huang when I have time later. He's very concerned about this matter and is probably waiting for a letter."

"Even though the contract's signed now, filming won't actually start until April. By then, someone will need to help you coordinate things like holidays and classes, and you can't neglect your homeroom teacher either."

Uncle Wang paused, then added with concern, "You're a clever kid, but don't be careless."

If the school hadn't called Yimou back then, it wouldn't be surprising if the casting process had dragged on for another ten days or half a month—haven't you noticed the female lead still hasn't been chosen?

"I understand, Uncle Wang." Li Xiang nodded seriously. "I'll come more often these next few days and try to get acquainted with Director Zhang's team."

Uncle Wang didn't say anything more, raised his hand and patted his shoulder hard, then opened the car door and got in.

Li Xiang watched the car drive away before turning back to his office building.

He didn't dare to knock on the director's door rashly. He remained a student, found a chair in a corner, and sat down quietly, watching the busy figures inside.

Fu Lulu noticed his state and smiled warmly, beckoning him aside.

After exchanging a few casual words, the two learned that he had thoroughly mastered the original work. Their eyes lit up, and they immediately told him to wait while they turned and went into Zhang Yimou's office.

A moment later, he came out with a stack of bound notebooks and handed them to Li Xiang: "This is the script. If you have enough time, read it carefully, and try to understand it as thoroughly as you would the original work."

Then, with a serious expression, she said earnestly, "You're a newcomer, so you need to understand that attitude and hard work are sometimes more important than talent."

Spirituality is a gift from heaven, but whether one can hold onto it depends on real, tangible effort.

Also, although there are rumors about this film in the industry, the confidentiality agreement must be strictly followed before the official announcement. Don't spread rumors; that's a big no-no.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, Uncle Wang already gave instructions." Li Xiang took the script with both hands, her fingertips touching the pages, feeling much more at ease, and said with a smile.

"Besides, school hasn't started yet, so I have a lot of free time and I'll definitely come here often."

Fu Lulu smiled, her eyes revealing the understanding of someone who had been through it all, and gently patted Li Xiang's shoulder:

"Then come a few more times and get to know the crew. That way, you'll feel less awkward when you join the production later. Come on, let me introduce you to everyone. After all, you're the male lead in this show."

As Fu Lulu spoke, she gestured with her chin towards a middle-aged man with slightly disheveled hair who was intently adjusting equipment.

"This is Director of Photography, Brother Zhang. He's the one who made those highlight scenes so good. Brother Zhang is also from the Beijing Film Academy; he's very experienced. You should ask him for advice sometime."

Hearing the voice, Brother Zhang looked up, grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, his eyes radiating kindness. He reached out and patted Li Xiang's arm, saying heartily:

"The young man's eyes are expressive and photogenic. Let's work on them more after filming starts, and try to capture a different feel."

Fu Lulu then pointed to the short-haired woman in the corner who was hunched over revising the script and said to Li Xiang:

"This is screenwriter Sister Wang. If there's anything wrong with the lines, just go to her and work it out. She knows best how to make the characters speak like human beings."

Sister Wang pushed up her glasses, looked up from the script, and sized Li Xiang up and down with a mixture of scrutiny and expectation in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said:

"The male lead? Okay, let's discuss any ideas we have in the future and work together to develop the character."

Li Xiang smiled and greeted everyone politely the whole way, but by the end he felt a little tired.

But he also understood that his senior sister was paving the way for him, so that he, as the protagonist, could integrate into the core of the team as soon as possible, and that their tacit understanding could be cultivated more quickly when he joined other groups later.

After this trip, Li Xiang truly realized the importance of the network.

If it weren't for Uncle Wang's connections and his background at the Beijing Film Academy, he probably wouldn't have received this treatment.

After all, seven or eight out of ten members of Director Zhang's team are from the Beijing Film Academy, so they would naturally take extra care of him since they are family members, especially since he is the lead actor.