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

In reality, what business in this industry doesn't involve favors? It's not so bad to use favors, the real problem is encountering incompetent people—

They used their connections, only to be met with complaints, and in the end, they not only lost everything but also ended up pleasing neither side.

But the person Old Wang went to great lengths to greet did indeed seem like a promising talent.

They were all old acquaintances, and they were genuinely happy for Old Wang.

Moreover, human relationships are meant to be reciprocated; if they are not used, they will fade and become useless over time.

After all, no one can say for sure how long they can stay in the industry, so you have to use your connections when necessary and make connections when needed.

Besides, if this kid really succeeds, it will be a continuation of Lao Wang's career. With a successful nephew in the industry, Lao Wang's words will naturally carry more weight.

This is why many seniors in the industry like to mentor juniors. It's not just about being a know-it-all; it's also about paving the way for their own future and extending their influence in the industry.

So, no matter how you calculate it, you won't lose money. Huang Lei, of course, saw all of this, and he patted Li Xiang on the shoulder:

"Alright, now that we've all met, if you have any questions at the academy, you can ask any of the teachers."

Then he turned to the crowd and said, "This child has just started school, so please be understanding and don't forget to save good opportunities for him."

Upon hearing this, everyone readily agreed.

As it was almost noon, he looked at everyone again: "It's almost lunchtime. I'm taking Li Xiang out for a bite to eat. Anyone want to come along?"

The teachers all shook their heads – there was still some time before the official start of school, and they were only here today to complete the formalities in advance; they would all go home in the afternoon.

Besides, they won't be really busy until after the 15-day military training; everyone has other things to do right now.

Xu Jinglei stood up, smiling, and said, "I'm free right now, count me in."

Huang Lei wasn't surprised when she agreed, and just jokingly asked, "Is Director Xu going to personally scout out new talent?"

"After all, this is my first student, and considering Old Wang's relationship with me, shouldn't I give him a little extra care?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Huang Lei from head to toe, her words tinged with a hint of teasing: "Don't think that Old Wang only came to you; he's mentioned me several times too."

Besides, I'm the director, so naturally I have to take good care of him—what if one day he's in a good mood and agrees to personally direct the filming for me...?"

"Hahaha..." As soon as these words were spoken, the office erupted in laughter.

Li Xiang's homeroom teacher, Chen Bing, jokingly added, "In that case, I also need to keep a close eye on this kid. Otherwise, I might not even have the confidence to ask Lao Wang to take the lead in the future."

"you do not say……"

"Teacher Chen's scheme is so well-planned, we could hear it even through the door..."

Everyone chatted and laughed, making the atmosphere in the office increasingly relaxed and lively.

Li Xiang stood aside, watching these teachers, who were once highly respected figures in the entertainment industry, now joking and laughing like this.

The slight awkwardness I felt due to the special treatment I received gradually dissipated without me even realizing it.

He finally understood that there was definitely a thick wall separating the inside from the outside of this circle.

If it weren't for the real connection with his "golden finger uncle," he would probably have been just like the other freshmen, awkwardly maintaining a distance between teacher and student.

Only by putting on a remarkable performance can one be truly valued by this group, instead of being treated as a junior from the start, as is the case now.

After exchanging a few more jokes, Huang Lei led Li Xiang and Teacher Xu outside, explaining to Li Xiang as they walked:

"We'll grab a bite to eat near the school in a bit. Your teacher, Ms. Xu, and I have to keep an eye on things at school this afternoon, so we won't go far."

If you really want to explore the campus or the city, you can do it slowly with your roommates and classmates after military training is over.

However, these two are well-known figures in the industry, especially Xu Cai Nu, who is currently one of the four leading actresses and is enjoying great popularity.

In particular, she directed and starred in "Go Lala Go!" in the first half of the year. Although it has not been released yet, related behind-the-scenes photos have already flooded various platforms.

In addition, the drama "Addiction Again" which he produced has just finished filming and has been a hot topic ever since, making him a top figure in this era.

Although everyone had done their homework and knew that these two were now teachers at the Beijing Film Academy, most of the people who came today were freshmen who had not yet officially enrolled.

In this era, celebrities are already a rarity, let alone figures like Huang Lei and Xu Jinglei who stand at the top.

As a result, the eyes of the freshmen entering and leaving the school were all fixed on the two of them, as if they were drawn by a magnet.

As well, Li Xiang, who was an accessory to the two, naturally became part of this attention, surrounded by countless curious and inquisitive gazes.

"Who's that guy? He's pretty handsome."

"What's the use of being handsome? The Beijing Film Academy has no shortage of handsome guys. The key is who he's with—that's Professor Huang and Director Xu!"

"A new student, right? They must have strong connections... Seriously, there are always these 'connections' everywhere!"

"Heh, that's not a very interesting thing to say." A girl next to her glanced at her companion.

"The entertainment industry is all about connections. We all fight tooth and nail to get into the Beijing Film Academy, isn't that what we're all trying to do? Don't act like you're so high and mighty..."

The whispers weren't loud, but they still reached Li Xiang's ears. He could only try his best to remain expressionless, pretending they weren't talking about him.

Huang Lei and Xu Jinglei both turned around and glanced at him. Seeing that he looked calm and composed, they exchanged a glance and nodded secretly.

Li Xiang could hear those slightly sarcastic remarks, and naturally, the two of them could hear them clearly as well.

However, they knew that these sarcastic and gossipy remarks were hardly even a basic requirement for gaining a foothold in the industry.

If they can't even handle this, and are obsessed with saving face and self-respect, then even if he is Old Wang's nephew, even if they want to build this good relationship, it's not worth the trouble of cultivating him.

After all, nobody wants to do something thankless and exhausting. Putting in effort only to fail to cultivate seedlings that can withstand the storms is a complete waste of time.

Looking at Li Xiang now, he really seems like someone who can handle things, or rather, someone with "thick skin".

It's important to understand that "shameless" isn't a derogatory term for either of them. After all, which of these people applying to the Beijing Film Academy isn't after the glamour of performing on stage?

But behind this glamour, there is always scrutiny under the spotlight, discussions in public and in private, and even unfounded criticism.

"Thick-skinned" here is actually a synonym for stress resistance—the kind of insensitivity that allows one to remain calm even when criticized.

It is the resilience to sort out one's emotions and keep moving forward, even after being scolded or hearing gossip.

It's not that sensitive people are bad.

Sensitive people are often better able to delve into the hearts of characters, and that delicate empathy is indeed a gift from God.

But those who have been in this circle for a long time know that overly sensitive people are often easily swayed by external opinions.

A casual remark from someone else might linger in your mind and be pondered repeatedly; the slightest disturbance can easily throw you off balance.

Upon closer examination, very few people who are overly concerned with their own thoughts and take others' opinions too seriously end up having a smooth and successful career.