I became a movie star at the age of three; Dilraba and I are childhood sweethearts.

He issued his highest instructions to his subordinates who filled the room.

"Publicity Department! Immediately! Right now!"

"Official announcement released!"

"Take Xiao Chen, for example, the top science student in the 2008 national college entrance examination, who chose the Beijing Film Academy!"

"Use the most eye-catching headline! Put it on the official website homepage!"

A few minutes later.

A brief announcement was posted on the official website of the Beijing Film Academy.

In less than half an hour, the message went viral across the entire internet.

At first, no one believed it, and many netizens thought it was fake news.

"Is this for real? The top scholar isn't going to Tsinghua or Beidu, but instead going to study acting? Has he lost his mind?"

"It's definitely photoshopped! Waiting for the Beijing Film Academy to officially deny it!"

"Upstairs, this was posted on the Beijing Film Academy's official website... The website is completely overwhelmed..."

When major official media outlets stepped in, reposted and confirmed the news, all the doubts turned into overwhelming shock.

The top ten trending topics on Weibo include "Xiao Chen, the top scorer in the college entrance examination".

The terms "Xiao Chen scored 748 points", "Xiao Chen gave up Qinghua and Beidu", and "Xiao Chen chose Beijing Film Academy" have been completely wiped out.

Countless netizens flooded Xiao Chen's Weibo with comments exceeding one million.

"Brother, I'm on my knees! Is there anything you can't do?"

"This is like a novel's male protagonist coming to life! Handsome, a good actor, a good singer, and the top scorer in the national college entrance examination?"

"Did God mold him into this form?"

"My mom can no longer use the excuse that 'look at how badly celebrities study' to lecture me, because now she's changed her tune and says, 'Look at Xiao Chen!'"

But the impact of this storm goes far beyond that.

The admissions hotline for the Beijing Film Academy was overwhelmed with calls that very night.

Countless students who were still hesitant about their majors changed their minds after learning about Xiao Chen's choice.

Without hesitation, I filled in Beijing Film Academy on my application form.

Even many students who are still in their first or second year of high school have silently set a new goal in their hearts.

—Get into Beijing Film Academy, and go see that legendary senior.

The hustle and bustle of the outside world is a story from another world.

For Xiao Chen, the uproar on the internet was far less important than the few words on the script in front of him.

The title of top scorer in the college entrance examination, the olive branch from Tsinghua University and Peking University—these are all scenery along the way of life.

And performing was the destination he chose.

……

At the start of summer vacation, a heat wave swept through Hengdian.

The preparatory work for the production of "Chinese Paladin" has been completed.

Xiao Chen packed his simple luggage and, accompanied by Wang Jinhua, quietly joined the film crew.

At that time, Hengdian had not yet been fully developed into the massive film and television empire it would become in later years, but it was already taking shape.

The antique buildings were steaming under the scorching sun.

Actors in various costumes and staff carrying equipment come and go, creating a busy and vibrant scene.

Xiao Chen's arrival did not cause much of a stir.

He was wearing a baseball cap and a mask, all alone, and looked no different from those young extras with dreams in their hearts.

But when he walked into the crew's private rest area and took off his mask, the air froze for half a second.

A female voice, filled with uncertainty and surprise, rang out.

"Xiao...Xiao Chen?"

Xiao Chen looked in the direction of the sound.

He saw a girl wearing a white T-shirt and denim shorts, with a sweet and bright face, staring at him with wide eyes.

The girl was also holding a script that had been flipped through and was slightly curled.

An Yixuan.

The future Lin Yueru.

Xiao Chen recognized her and nodded politely.

"Hello, I'm Xiao Chen, and I play Li Xiaoyao."

She jogged over, her face beaming with undisguised excitement and admiration.

"Ah! Hello, hello! I'm An Yixuan, playing Lin Yueru!"

"Good heavens, I've finally seen one alive!"

"I heard you just got the top score in the national college entrance examination! That's amazing!"

As she spoke, she frantically rummaged through her bag and pulled out a small notebook and a pen.

She held out both hands to Xiao Chen, her eyes sparkling.

"Um... could I get your autograph?"

My brother is your biggest fan!

"He'd be green with envy if he knew I got your autograph!"

Seeing her completely adoring expression, Xiao Chen couldn't help but smile.

He was very approachable. He took the notebook, quickly signed his name, and even drew a small, cute smiley face on the side.

"I hope your brother will like it."

An Yixuan held the autographed book with great delight, beaming from ear to ear.

"Yes! Absolutely!"

"By the way, you're even more handsome in person than on TV!"

"Seriously! The camera can't even capture a tenth of how good you look!"

Xiao Chen smiled calmly.

"Thanks."

He was already used to this level of praise.

Not far away, a cold gaze took in everything.

Liu Yifei sat on a chair in the corner, holding a glass of ice water and sipping it slowly.

Today she wore a light blue dress, her long hair cascading down her back, exuding an ethereal aura, like a fairy untouched by worldly concerns.

But at this moment, the fairy's mood was not very pleasant.

As she watched Xiao Chen and An Yixuan chatting happily, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Xiao Chen can be said to be a prominent figure who stirred up the entire summer.

He not only achieved a terrifying score of 748 points, but also became the top scorer in the country.

She also gave up Tsinghua University and Beidu Film Academy and chose to go to Beijing Film Academy.

Although Liu Yifei met Xiao Chen in person five years ago and often watched his behind-the-scenes footage and movies.

But today, when she first saw Xiao Chen take off his mask, she was momentarily stunned.

That face was so exquisite it didn't look real.

Especially those eyes, deep as stars, no matter how many times you look at them, you feel like they can draw your soul in.

This is a man who automatically becomes the center of attention wherever he is placed.

But now, he smiled so warmly at An Yixuan, so... with complete ease.

It's as if he was born knowing how to please girls.

Liu Yifei's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped the water glass.

Before the director arrived, Liu Yifei put down her water glass, stood up, and walked straight toward Xiao Chen.

An Yixuan was still chattering away when suddenly a cold, aloof figure interrupted the conversation.

"Xiao Chen, come here for a moment, let's rehearse our lines."

Liu Yifei's voice was not loud, but carried an unyielding coolness.

An Yixuan paused for a moment, looked at Liu Yifei, then at Xiao Chen, and wisely stuck out her tongue.

"Well...you guys go ahead and get busy."

"I'll go check if the director is here yet!"

After saying that, she ran away in a flash.

Xiao Chen looked at Liu Yifei with some surprise.

It's been a few years since I last saw Liu Yifei, and she's become even more beautiful than before.

She was at the age when she was once called a fairy sister.

At this moment, she stood before him, her expression indifferent, but her eyes held an indescribable scrutiny.

Xiao Chen nodded.

"it is good."

After saying that, he followed her to a deserted temporary fitting room.