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

The family quickly stopped in their tracks, and then Li's father answered the phone: "Hey, Xiao Lie, haha, we're here, we're here."

I just finished making the bed for this kid and was planning to wander around the Beijing Film Academy. It's okay! You go about your business, don't worry about it... Okay, then we'll get together when you're done.

"Just call him if anything happens. This kid's all grown up now, and he's embarrassed that I had to come and see him off... Okay, it's up to you then. Yeah, yeah, all right."

After hanging up the phone, Li's father didn't say anything. Instead, he told the whole family to put on sunglasses, open the dormitory door, and walk out, looking just like a big star.

When they reached the corner of the gate, Li's father raised his hand with his back to him, making a dashing gesture, and then led his mother and younger brother out of the dormitory building without looking back.

This move left Li Xiang, who was still trying to cultivate some farewell sentiments, completely stunned—was he really that disliked?

They all just slipped away without even a word of farewell? And they didn't even tell him what Uncle Wang said on the phone. Honestly.

But after everyone left, he had no choice but to turn around dejectedly and walk back to his dormitory.

Before he could even push open 104, he heard footsteps behind him, and a tall, upright young man led his family up, clearly a freshman.

When the young man saw him enter room 104, he paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. Then he smiled and followed him in, carrying a bulging suitcase in his hand.

"Hey buddy, you live in this room too?" The young man's voice was cheerful, and he even raised an eyebrow at him. "What a coincidence! Well, my name is Yunlong, and we'll be roommates from now on."

As he was speaking, his family members followed him in, hurriedly helping to carry the luggage, all the while muttering:

"Longlong, this dorm is alright, it's just that the bed board is a bit hard. Mom will buy you a thicker mattress later..."

Looking at the dormitory that had suddenly become lively again, Li Xiang's awkward feelings from just moments before vanished.

So he leaned against the door frame, watching his roommate being surrounded by his family giving him all sorts of instructions, and suddenly thought that whoever was the mama's boy was the one who felt awkward, and that he was fine this way too.

He was enjoying himself when, unexpectedly, the mother in the family turned her attention to him.

The woman directed her family members to make the bed while giving him a thorough once-over, before breaking into a hearty smile.

"You look really handsome, young man! Are you a freshman too? In the performing arts department? Were those your family members who just went out?"

A barrage of questions came at Li Xiang like a machine gun, and before Li Xiang could even respond, his aunt continued talking on her own.

After all, they are his future roommates and parents, and given that he is naturally cheerful and talkative in this life, he is not shy.

She smiled and replied, "Yes, Auntie, I'm also a freshman this year. My parents just dropped me off here and left."

If you had just walked in, you might have run into them—those three guys wearing sunglasses from earlier.

Upon hearing this, the aunt became even more enthusiastic: "I knew it! Your family has such a commanding presence; I was wondering if you were in the entertainment industry!"

Seeing Li Xiang smile without saying anything, she sighed again, "Our family doesn't have this kind of connection. It's just that Longlong likes this line of work."

"You'll be roommates from now on. If you get along well, please help me out. Of course, I don't want to put you in a difficult position; I was just saying it casually."

He didn't feel any aversion to this kind of elder who was a bit shrewd but also endearing; on the contrary, he felt a sense of warmth and affection for them, after all, parents always have the same heart for their children.

So he immediately nodded and replied, "No problem. Longlong and I are roommates, so it's only natural for us to help each other out."

Yunlong, watching his mother flirt with his new roommate and hearing the roommate call him "Longlong" as his mother had suggested, blushed instantly.

He muttered quietly beside her, "Just call me Yunlong... Also, Mom, I already told you not to call me Longlong outside. I'm a grown man now."

Longlong's mother rolled her eyes at him, saying, "How old are you? You're still in school! Besides, calling him Longlong sounds more affectionate." Then she turned to Li Xiang.

"Classmate, just listen to your aunt and call him Longlong. That way, it'll be warmer. The friendship between classmates and roommates is precious; it's not good to become distant."

Li Xiang nodded, suppressing a laugh, "Okay, I'll do whatever Auntie says." Yunlong couldn't sit still any longer. Seeing that the bed was almost made, he quickly pulled his mother along.

"Mom, didn't we say we were going to buy a mattress? Let's go now, or we might miss our train tonight."

Hearing this, Longlong's mother realized that the important matter was at hand, so she let her son push her out, not forgetting to turn back and wave to Li Xiang:

"Then Auntie will be leaving now! Come over to Longlong's house to play during your winter and summer vacations!" Before she finished speaking, she was led out of the dormitory by a group of relatives.

After the dormitory quieted down again, Li Xiang decided not to hold back any longer and finally burst out laughing.

It was only just now that he belatedly realized who this roommate, who was being called "Longlong, Longlong," was—

Isn't he the male lead in that so-called "youth war epic" called "Thunder XX"?

You know, he's seen a lot of吐槽 (tu cao, a form of online criticism or commentary) clips about this show.

What makes this "Longlong" most memorable is his classic screen image of having a head full of hair gel, smoking a cigar, and living in a villa.

Although he's not a top star, he's still a familiar face, and most people can recognize his name.

But the thought that the person who appears so flamboyant and handsome on screen is actually so shy in real life makes it no wonder he couldn't help but laugh.

Although he had interviewed many celebrities when he was a host in his previous life, most of them were senior figures who could be called "artists".

He was simply not on the same wavelength as these new-era young idols. Thinking this, he decided not to stay in the dormitory any longer.

After all, my classmates have just arrived and my family is still here, so I still need some privacy.

Besides, during this back-to-school season, Yunlong is definitely not the only one whose family comes to send him off, and as a mentally mature adult...

He didn't think watching this kind of entertainment would be of any benefit; it would be more worthwhile to take the time to stroll around the campus.

But before he could even step out of his dorm room, his phone suddenly rang.

Li Xiang was stunned for a moment, then picked up the phone and saw that the caller ID showed it was that all-powerful Uncle Wang.

He quickly answered, "Hello, Uncle Wang."

The person on the other end of the phone didn't mince words and asked directly, "Where are you?"

"Still in the dorm."

"Then hurry up and come out, wait at the entrance of the teachers' building." Uncle Wang's voice was crisp and efficient.

"I've invited Teacher Huang Lei to introduce you to people and we can grab a bite to eat together."

Your parents are such unreliable people; they took your brother to visit my parents and completely forgot about you at school!

I'm tied up with work here and can't go back to Beijing anytime soon.

So be good at school, focus on your major, and ask questions if you don't understand something. Don't be shy—I've already spoken to the teachers.

With your qualifications, I can give you a little help and you'll make a name for yourself in the industry. But remember, you should act like a student now and not mess around in school.

I've got people watching you, so don't cause any trouble. Call me if anything happens. (Bye)