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Chapter 69 See you again

They met at the same small restaurant where they had eaten together last time, and couldn't help but smile at each other.

Zeng Li noticed Wu Yuchen staring at her face and couldn't help but touch it.
"Is there something on my face?"

"I feel like you have a bit more fat on your face since the last time I saw you."

"Just tell me I've gained weight!"

"Haha, you said it yourself."

"I quit my job and have been studying for exams at home every day. As a result, I've gained weight since I stopped exercising."

Zeng Li sighed as she spoke.

"Resigned?"

"I quit. Didn't you say you were going to burn your bridges?"

"Alright, judging by your do-or-die attitude, there's definitely no problem!"

"I'm still a little worried. After all, I've already quit my job. It would be terrible if I didn't pass the exam."

"Okay, I'll take you to find someone to guide you later."

In the two months before she went abroad, Zeng Li called Wu Yuchen several times. Although the calls started with the art exam, the two chatted about various things and found they got along very well. So when they met, they didn't feel awkward at all.

Zeng Li's guesthouse was nearby, only one subway stop away from the Central Academy of Drama. The Central Academy of Drama had scheduled its entrance exams early this year, so she chose a place nearby.

After dinner, the two strolled to the Central Academy of Drama, where Duan Longzheng, whom they had just contacted, was waiting for them. He had changed into a new set of clothes and looked much more energetic.

Upon seeing Wu Yuchen, Duan Long smiled and waved. He was extremely grateful to Wu Yuchen for casting him in "Car 44," for which he received 2500 yuan in total, and for winning the Berlin Golden Bear, which greatly boosted his confidence.

Wu Yuchen introduced them to each other:

"This is Duan Long from the second-year performance class at the Central Academy of Drama."

"Brother Long, this is my friend Zeng Li. She wants to apply to the acting class this year, so I'd like to ask you to give her some guidance and share your experience."

Duan Long's face fell upon hearing this:
"Director Wu, to be honest, I took the entrance exam for the Central Academy of Drama three times before I finally got in. It's really embarrassing. How about I get our class monitor for you? She was selected right away!"

Wu Yuchen chuckled:
"Hey, Brother Long, it's because you took so many tests that you have so much experience. Your class monitor probably doesn't even know how he got accepted."

Duan Long smiled sheepishly: "Alright, I'll tell you about my exam experiences and preparation tips. Just don't laugh at me."

Next, Duan Long spoke, Wu Yuchen occasionally chimed in with his analysis, and Zeng Li asked various questions while taking notes in a small notebook.

Before leaving, Duan Long gave Zeng Li his dormitory phone number, saying that she could contact him if she had any problems.

On the way back, Wu Yuchen asked with a smile, "How was it?"

"I benefited greatly, and now I feel much more at ease."

"You are more handsome and have a better temperament than Duan Long. If you avoid some of the pitfalls Duan Long mentioned, as long as you don't get nervous and show your abilities, you'll be fine."

"I'm not nervous, after all, I've performed on stage quite a few times before~" Zeng Li smiled slightly proudly.

"Yes, yes, our pears are the best!" Wu Yuchen gave a thumbs up.

Zeng Li happily accepted the compliment, then suddenly asked:
"Hey Wu Yuchen, why does Duan Long keep calling you Director Wu?"

"I'm just a humble person who made a short film and won a small award. It's all thanks to everyone's kindness!"

"Really? You're making a movie?" After these past few months, Zeng Li wasn't a complete novice anymore; she knew a thing or two about how difficult it was to make a movie. "No, no, I'm just kidding~" Wu Yuchen teased Zeng Li.

"I don't believe it, otherwise why would he call you that? What did you film? Can we see it in theaters?"

"It's a short film, and it won't be released."

Zeng Li was slightly disappointed upon hearing this: "I was thinking of taking a look."

Wu Yuchen smiled faintly:
"There will be other opportunities. By the way, Pear, I might not be able to take you with me when you come to our school for your interview this weekend."

"Ok?"

"You have to take the exam, and so do I. I have to take a makeup exam."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, then coughed playfully and said:
"Wu Yuchen, I didn't expect this! I thought you were a top student and a model student!"

"How can you blame me? I had to choose between exams and making movies. Which would you choose?"

Zeng Li understood upon hearing this, but she also hesitated. She was a fairly obedient and well-behaved girl who felt that exams were very important during her school years.

"So you chose to make movies instead of taking the exam?"

Wu Yuchen nodded:
"Opportunities are very important. You can retake exams, but some things, once missed, are gone forever."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li seemed to understand something, and then looked at Wu Yuchen with admiration.

On Sunday, Zeng Li arrived at the entrance of Beijing Film Academy. Just like yesterday when she went to the Central Academy of Drama, there were many people here today. In fact, those who aspire to study film have definitely registered for both.

Upon seeing Zeng Li enter the school, a boy responsible for guiding students and maintaining order immediately caught his eye and approached her, saying, "Excuse me, are you here to take the acting department exam? Let me take you there!"

Then the boy started talking non-stop:
"We have many stars at Beijing Film Academy, like Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Wenli. We also have a lot of great directors. Not to mention Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou from afar, just recently, Wu Yuchen from our first-year directing class won the Golden Bear for Best Short Film at Berlin! That's much better than the Central Academy of Drama!"

"Wu Yuchen? Berlin, Golden Bear for Best Short Film?" Zeng Li's usually calm face couldn't help but show surprise.

Seeing that he had piqued the interest of this beautiful woman, the boy became even more enthusiastic as he spoke:

"Haha, that's right, junior sister. You know the Berlin Film Festival, right? The Golden Bear, the highest honor in art, was won by our Beijing Film Studio's genius director! I heard he's already started filming a feature film. If you come to Beijing Film Studio, you might have the opportunity to work with him in the future!"

Zeng Li was so shocked by the news that she couldn't speak. She thought of Wu Yuchen, who had just chatted and laughed with her a few days ago and filmed a short film. Was he really that amazing?

After Wu Yuchen finished his make-up exam, he immediately gathered the entire crew of "We Two". Now it's early March, and they can start filming the spring and autumn scenes.

Although he likes beautiful women and is willing to spend time and effort on women he has feelings for, he always puts them aside when it comes to important matters, clearly distinguishing between what is more important and what is less important.

As soon as the crew met, Zhou Xun ran over with a big smile to congratulate them:

"Director Wu, congratulations on winning the Berlin Golden Bear!"

"Heh, how did you know? Does news travel that fast?"

"Qi Jing told me! When are you going to lead us to win an award too?"

Wu Yuchen glanced at her with a smile: "That depends on your performance. If you perform well enough, maybe we can win this movie."

"Really!"

Zhou Xun's eyes widened. When Wu Yuchen approached her, he said the film was aiming for awards. After he won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, the credibility of his words increased significantly, which made Zhou Xun feel quite expectant.

Why would I lie to you? Just perform well, and you'll get everything you want!

(End of this chapter)