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

Therefore, in their eyes, Li Xiang's shamelessness was more real than any fancy performance.

So the two of them gradually slowed down and naturally began to walk alongside him.

Just like two parents showing their child around a new environment, they pointed out the surrounding buildings in detail:

"That building is the physical training room. After the military training, your physical training classes will be held there. You'll have to practice hard then, because physical training is the foundation of an actor."

"The row of low buildings in front is the film studio, and the props warehouse is connected to the back. We'll be going there a lot for shooting assignments and rehearsing skits in the future, so it'll be good to get familiar with it early."

"And that experimental building, the experimental theater inside often stages plays, you can go and see more when you have time, how the people from previous years performed."

"The residential area is just ahead. The supermarket and cafeteria are there. The stir-fries on the third floor of the cafeteria are pretty good; you can try them when you have time..."

It was like chatting about everyday things, but it also subtly kept out any prying eyes from those around them, which clearly showed their attitude.

Li Xiang was a little stunned, wondering why the two teachers seemed to have become even closer in just a few steps.

But he was a simple-minded person in his past life, and he hadn't changed that in this one, so he was too lazy to delve into the intricacies of the situation.

Anyway, these two are both very influential people nowadays, and they were willing to condescend to show him around, so he will remember this favor.

Besides, the path I'm destined to walk in the future is one where I'll be in the spotlight. How could I possibly not repay this kindness then? That's just a joke.

With this in mind, he completely calmed down, nodded in agreement with the two teachers, and occasionally interjected with a witty remark or asked about some details.

He really did seem like a junior being led around by an elder to learn about the place, quite at ease.

The three of them found a nice little restaurant and enjoyed a lively meal.

During the meal, Huang Lei and Xu Jinglei gave him a lot of advice about school rules and also talked a lot about the ins and outs of acting.

Know where to solidify your fundamentals and where to avoid being bound by academic rules, so you don't have to take a long detour if you want to change later.

He wasn't ungrateful; he naturally listened to advice and took every word to heart. His occasional remarks were always perfectly timed, showing his understanding and maturity.

He also displayed a youthful cleverness. In just one meal, he had both teachers beaming with joy.

Before leaving, Teacher Xu smiled and made a firm decision: "Once you've mastered the basics, I'll arrange some on-screen work for you if I find a suitable production crew."

"Getting hands-on experience on film sets early on is far more useful than endlessly studying theory in a classroom."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang quickly expressed his gratitude, but he had his own plans in mind.

If he plans properly, he might be able to avoid taking a few detours and not have to slowly struggle at the bottom like ordinary students.

After all, the saying in the industry, "You have to become famous as early as possible," is never just empty talk—there are only so many opportunities, and if you don't take them, someone else will.

He knew that these people his age would become the backbone of the entertainment industry in the future, so he had to get ahead of everyone else and get to know them all as early as possible.

After the meal, the three of them chatted and laughed as they turned into the school gate.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Longlong, who was walking towards the dormitory with his parents, carrying large and small bags. It seemed that he had just finished shopping for daily necessities.

The two groups bumped into each other, and the air instantly became a little quieter.

The Longlong family clearly hadn't expected to encounter this scene, especially when they saw Huang Lei and Xu Jinglei standing next to Li Xiang...

Longlong's parents almost dropped the bags in their hands, their faces filled with surprise.

Li Xiang reacted quickly, breaking the silence with a smile and pointing to Longlong, introducing him: "This is my roommate, Zhang Longlong, who is also in our performing arts department."

Then, turning to Longlong's family, she said, "Uncle, Aunt, these two are teachers at our school, and they're also the school's most respected figures."

Longlong and his parents quickly greeted him, but because of his dual identity as a celebrity and a teacher, their tone remained somewhat reserved.

Huang Lei and Li Xiang both smiled and nodded, then told Li Xiang to "get some rest" and "call them or go to their office if you need anything," before returning to the teachers' building.

It wasn't until the two teachers had walked away that Zhang Longlong's family seemed to come back to their senses.

Longlong's mother opened her mouth as if she wanted to ask something, but Longlong's father quietly tugged at her arm, making her swallow her words back.

Once they arrived at the dormitory, the group helped put everything away. They glanced at Li Xiang several times, but ultimately didn't say anything.

But both of them knew in their hearts that someone who could chat and laugh with a celebrity couldn't possibly be an ordinary student.

This young man in the same dormitory has probably gotten into the circle much earlier than my own son, and it's only a matter of time before he makes a name for himself.

However, they couldn't tell whether this was good or bad for their child.

After all, even in a renowned star-studded class, not everyone can make it to the top. Opportunities are limited, and who wouldn't want to be in the center and play the lead role?

But how could parents say things like "eagerly flattering" their child in front of him? Wouldn't that be belittling their own child's spirit?

So as they were leaving the school, Longlong's mother could only hold her son's hand and repeatedly say, "Be good to your classmates and help each other out."

Longlong's father chimed in, "It's true that you need to learn more skills at school, but it's also important to build good relationships. Don't be childish."

It can only be said that most parents in the world feel the same way. On the one hand, they want their children to walk the right path, but on the other hand, they are afraid that their children will miss out on opportunities. They are caught in a dilemma and full of worries.

The awkwardness in the air only gradually dissipated when only Li Xiang and Longlong remained in the dormitory.

Longlong was still a young man of eighteen or nineteen, with a touch of childishness on his face and a less serious mind.

After the initial shock subsided, he scratched the back of his head and leaned closer, his eyes sparkling: "Li Xiang, were those really Teacher Huang and Teacher Xu Jinglei just now?"

This is the first time in my life I've been this close to a celebrity. My legs were so stiff just now that I didn't dare to go up and talk to them.

He scratched his head and added, "Are you... very familiar with them?"

Li Xiang was tidying up his textbooks when he heard this. He looked up and smiled, "It's mainly because a relative of mine knows the two teachers. They asked them to look after me a little more."

He then pointed to the teaching building outside the window, "Besides, they are the teachers and we are the students. We will inevitably interact with them in class. We may not be familiar with them today, but we will get to know them gradually."

Without saying anything more, he casually picked up a well-worn copy of "Six Lectures on Acting" from the corner of the table and handed it to Longlong:

"Take a look at this first. It's a must-read book recommended by the teacher. Take a look when you have time; it's quite useful."

Longlong immediately took it, his attention indeed drawn to the book. He flipped through the title page and muttered, "Isn't 'An Actor Prepares' supposed to be more famous?"

But the teacher's recommendation can't be bad, so I'll take a look.

The two chatted about the contents of the book, and the subtle distance that had arisen earlier due to the "special" nature of the relationship quietly dissipated during their conversation.

After all, they would be living under the same roof for several years, seeing each other all the time, so Li Xiang was naturally happy to get along well with his roommates.

Otherwise, once you're in that circle, finding a friend you can truly confide in will be incredibly difficult.

Today they're all arm in arm, calling each other brothers, but tomorrow they might tear each other apart over a role or a billing order. He's heard far too many of these kinds of stories.

So having a friend with a spacious room in the dorm is actually a good thing right now.

Thinking this, Li Xiang's lips unconsciously curled up slightly. Beijing Film Academy, that's good.