Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 290 If it weren’t for Yang Mi, why do you call Concubine Liu Yi falling out of favor?

August 8, the day after the big event in the entertainment industry, Peking Film Academy.

Beijing Film Academy is a very small campus, so small that it does not have the standard facilities that other universities have, such as commercial streets, low-rent housing, and snack streets.

It’s the annual start of the school year again, and the north side of Jimen Bridge has become difficult to walk on as usual.

Nowadays, children who can attend film academy are all from wealthy families. The crowded gate of Beijing Film Academy can barely accommodate two people walking side by side. Many traffic police have arrived at the scene to perform their duties.

"Welcome! This is the orientation point for the Class of 2005!"

The campus entrance is dotted with welcome points for each department, with a few simple sunshade tents with the words "Blog Network" written on them.

There are also simple event gifts such as banners, water cups, towels, etc.

For blog sites that have always relied on using celebrities to attract traffic, sponsorship and small promotions at art schools such as Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama are cost-effective.

"Xiao Fei, we've been sitting here for ages, but how come we haven't even seen a single celebrity?"

Zhang Xiaofei, with a thin face, fanned herself and Yuan Shanshan with a promotional fan: "Who knows? I was thinking of getting a couple of autographs!"

"Well, I mainly want to sit here and show my face. There are so many big directors coming and going. What if one of them takes a fancy to us?"

Zhang Xiaofei is from Anshan and Yuan Shanshan is from Xiangyang. They reported to the school in advance and were assigned by the department to take on the task of welcoming new students.

Two little girls sat under the awning, drinking mineral water sponsored by Blog.com, and chatting out of boredom.

"Shanshan, why did you apply to Beijing Film Academy?"

"I started learning violin at the age of 6, and later learned dancing. It was natural for my family to train me to follow this path."

"In fact, I passed the art exam of the Central Academy of Drama first, and my score and ranking were even higher than those of the Beijing Film Academy."

Zhang Xiaofei was puzzled: "Then why did you come to Beijing Film Academy?"

"Because of the Fairy Sister Liu Yifei! We are from Hubei Province, and she has become so popular in recent years!"

Yuan Shanshan seemed to remember something and paused: "Oh, I really don't know what she was thinking. Now it has become like this..."

"What are you thinking about? Is this the orientation center for the 05-level students?

The two were chatting with their heads down when they suddenly heard a slightly sharp voice in front of them. They looked up and saw a bright and beautiful woman with graceful temperament. They stood up involuntarily.

"Yes, yes! Hello, I'm Zhang Xiaofei."

"I'm Yuan Shanshan."

Da Mimi has officially confirmed her role as the heroine of "Xian San". Now she is in high spirits and has shown some of the demeanor of a small star in her every move.

"Well, hello, I'm Yang Mi."

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan looked at their future classmate who was already a little famous:

She wore a refreshing white T-shirt with colorful cartoon graffiti patterns printed on the chest, which was full of playfulness.

The hem is casually tied into a knot, revealing a slender waist, which is quite fashionable.

The denim shorts have been distressed to give them a light blue and white effect, with some irregular frayed edges on the hem, giving them a casual and relaxed style.

Da Mimi lowered her head to fill out a form. On her slender wrist, the Casio Baby-G series watch with a light pink dial caught the attention of the two freshman girls.

They looked at each other nervously, then at themselves, feeling quite ashamed of themselves.

Seeing that she had filled out the form, Yuan Shanshan enthusiastically took her suitcase and said, "Mimi, I saw your makeup photos of Xuejian on the blog. She's so beautiful!"

"Oh! That's it!"

Da Mimi wasn't particularly happy when she heard her classmates flatter her, she was just a little secretly delighted.

When it comes to flattery, it depends on who is saying it, for example...

Yang Mi sat down under the awning and joined the small group chatting. Zhang Xiaofei asked curiously, "Mi Mi, you're already a big star, why do you still live on campus?"

"Be honest for now. I heard that freshmen and sophomores don't allow students to go out and take acting jobs."

Yang Mi was a little worried. If her communication failed, she would have to ask the company to find someone to mediate. She hoped that she would not meet a stubborn teacher.

"That's not right. What about the Fairy Sister Liu Yifei? Didn't she start filming before she was 15?"

Yuan Shanshan acted like a know-it-all: "Oh, Xiaofei, you don't know, she's in a play directed by the famous director Lu Kuan. Director Lu is the pride of Beijing Film Academy, and Principal Zhang praises him wherever he goes."

"The school will definitely let the actress he likes go, right, Mimi?"

Yang Mi took a sip of the sun-scalded mineral water and said in a mysterious tone, "Haha, that was in the past. I might not like it now."

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan looked at each other unconsciously, both smelling some gossip, and at the same time looked at Da Mimi who was sitting with her legs crossed.

With his status, he must know some inside information, right?

"Mimi, I heard that you were on the same crew with Liu Yifei and Director Lu when you were filming The Return of the Condor Heroes. They..."

"Oh, they just have a rivalry, Concubine Liu Yi... Never mind, I can't gossip about others behind their backs."

Da Mimi took a half-pudgy poop and then held it back, causing the two freshmen to scratch their heads curiously.

"Hey, Mimi, come on, this doesn't count as gossiping."

Zhang Xiaofei also urged: "Yes, you see, Director Lu often says that as a public figure, it is normal for him to be consumed by entertainment. Tell us about it."

"Hey, you two are such gossips!"

In fact, Yang Mi couldn't hold back her fart, so she immediately started to act as a storyteller at her leisure.

"We were filming The Return of the Condor Heroes in Jiuzhaigou at the time, and Director Lu was there for a cameo appearance. As soon as he saw me, he gave me guidance on my acting, teaching me how to breathe and how to pronounce my voice."

"Wow! So lucky!"

"Yes! He is known as the director who is best at training actors!"

Da Mimi was very proud in her heart: "Of course, Liu Yifei was also directed by him, but she is still a little young. These big directors are not easy to deal with."

"Look, she's so impulsive right after becoming an adult. I called her and comforted her for a long time that day. Alas!"

Mimi looked angry at her best friend for not fighting for her goal and hated her for her misfortune. She sighed at both Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan.

Yes, a supernova that was rising up was suddenly covered in dust.

The hot news on the Internet is still fermenting and will not be calmed down so quickly.

Da Mimi bragged for about ten minutes before making her closing statement: "Look, even though things are fine now, her popularity is down. I guess Director Lu won't have many opportunities to cast her in future."

Yuan Shanshan took over the conversation: "Before, the school asked her to act in the tribute play "Silver Years" and asked her to be on the admissions brochure. It seems that such an opportunity is unlikely to happen in the future."

Only Zhang Xiaofei did not agree. She felt that this girl who was one year younger than her was quite brave.

Da Mimi transformed into Da Congming and showed off her superiority. A tall and pretty female teacher walked over.

"Hey, Mimi is here too, right? That's perfect, all three of you come with me."

Yuan Shanshan asked in confusion: "Teacher Di Ni, what about the orientation..."

"Don't worry about it. A boy will come over to take over later. Come with me. The hospital needs volunteers for an emergency."

After graduating from the 97 class of the Beijing Film Academy, Di Ni stayed on to teach at the school. This year, she is the head teacher of the 05 class of the school, and Cui Xinqin is the head teacher.

Yang Mi didn't dare to be careless. She packed up her things and picked up her suitcase to follow. After all, she still had to ask Director Cui for permission to ask for leave and go to the department to get the procedures approved.

Director Cui is a famous teacher in the industry. When Yanzi asked her for permission to film "Return of the Condor Heroes", Qiong Yao initially gave her the role of Ziwei.

Cui Xinqin told Yanzi very firmly that she should either play Xiaoyanzi or not go.

As expected, Yan Zi became an instant hit and became the first generation of idols in mainland China.

The three freshmen followed their homeroom teacher Di Ni closely as they walked towards the academic affairs building. Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan were still a little reserved, but Da Mimi had already started chatting with the teacher in a familiar manner.

"Teacher Di Ni, what skincare products do you use? Your skin isn't oily at all even in the summer. Your skin looks so good."

Di Ni had heard of this freshman from Class 05. There were two child stars in the class this year, one was Su Chang from Question World, and the other was Yang Mi.

The former has made steady progress and made his mark in the hit dramas "Zhu Xian", "The Lotus Lantern", "Bad Genius", and "Love Is Not Blind" in the past two years;

After playing the role of Guo Xiang in The Return of the Condor Heroes, Yang Mi won the role of the female lead in The Legend of Immortal III, which is said by the industry to be the next star-making machine, and became a key training target of Huayi.

"How can you girls have such good skin and such sweet mouths!"

Di Ni looked at the elf-like Yang Mi and couldn't help but compare her with another young actress she was going to meet today.

"Teacher, what kind of help are we going to provide to the department? Isn't the opening ceremony the day after tomorrow?"

"Oh, a former student in the department graduated early, so we're organizing a defense meeting today. The principal and department head will be there."

Da Mi Mi teased: "Oh, why do you want to graduate early? I was really looking forward to learning more knowledge in school. Only after leaving school will I realize the value of the ivory tower!"

Yuan Shanshan whispered to Zhang Xiaofei in the background, "It must be some big star. With such status, the school even organized a special defense just for one person!"

"Well, it's really quite grand. Even the principal showed up."

The three followed Di Ni into the classroom, where some teachers from the defense committee were already sitting there.

The defense committee is generally composed of college and department leaders and teachers with teaching experience.

Among them, two or more people will have senior or intermediate professional titles, and a member with higher academic level will be selected as the chairman.

Yang Mi and others quickly took on the tasks of distributing documents, serving tea and water, and visiting seating arrangements.

Cui Xinqin, Chen Yi, Wang Jingsong, Zhang Huijun, Qi Shilong...

There is no need to mention Cui, Zhang, and Wang. Chen Yi is the dean of the School of Performing Arts, and Qi Shilong is a member of the academic committee of the school.

Ok?
The road is wide! ?
Da Mimi was stunned, as if she couldn't believe her eyes. Didn't Lu Kuan already graduate from the directing department? How could he still be a member of the defense committee?

Then I thought of the Pan-Asia Film Academy that was currently under preparation. I thought I should use this as an excuse to join the defense team.

"Hello teachers, I'm here."

With a cold greeting, everyone in the classroom looked up. Except for the members of the defense committee who were already present, everyone else was stunned.

Concubine Liu Yi? !

Xiao Liu, who was at the center of the storm, wore a pair of plain black-framed glasses to make himself look older. He wore a simple and elegant white T-shirt and black jacket. He did not bring an assistant and walked into the classroom carrying a shoulder bag on his back.

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan looked at each other in surprise. It turned out that she was the big shot!

The rumors on the internet about the death of a young actress and the fall of a red star, including Yang Mi's hint that Liu Yifei has "fallen out of favor" at the Beijing Film Academy, seem a bit distorted, don't they?
Yang Mi was much smarter than them. Thinking of the incident with Liu Shishi and the sign in her hand that said "Road Width", she started to feel puzzled.

Fan Bingbing's statement refuting the rumor went viral on the Internet, and the rumor about whether she had an illegitimate child or not was naturally unsustainable. So the relationship between her and the young director was at most an equal exchange.

What about Lu Kuan and Concubine Liu Yi? What happened that night?
The entertainment industry is so confusing and it's hard to tell what's true from what's false.

Liu Yifei greeted Cui Xinqin and Wang Jingsong who were already present, and the head teacher enthusiastically pulled her to the corner of the classroom to chat.

"Yi Fei, why do you feel thinner?"

Xiao Liu unconsciously touched his face and smiled calmly: "Really? You haven't been eating much lately."

"It's good to be thinner. Yawen, Zhou Yang and the others can't call me Baozi anymore."

Wang Jingsong looked at her, seeming to be hesitant to speak. In just such a short week, the female student in front of him seemed to have transformed and grown a lot.

But in terms of mental state, to make an inappropriate analogy, it seems that she has changed from Li Qingzhao before marriage to Li Qingzhao after marriage.

Before her marriage, Li Qingzhao was lively and cheerful, with the elegant and lovely character of "returning to the boat late at night, and mistakenly wandering into the depths of lotus flowers";

After marriage, Li Qingzhao became more graceful and profound, with more of the subtlety and delicacy of "When the geese return, the moon is full in the west building."

Lao Wang was a middle-aged man, and he didn't know how to comfort this emotionally hurt adolescent girl. He stammered for a long time before uttering a word.

"Child, don't be so stupid next time."

This sentence almost made Xiao Liu burst into tears. With red eyes, she nodded vigorously, looking gratefully at this teacher who had not taught her many lessons but had always cared for her silently and showed her off everywhere.

Including this time's early graduation, Xiao Liu naturally did not want to ask Lu Kuan for help, and it was Wang Jingsong who ran around to smooth things over.

"Princess Yi, wait a minute..." Wang Jingsong hesitated for a long time, but decided to tell the truth.

"Lu Kuan will be here later, so be prepared."

"what?"

Xiao Liu's eyebrows raised and his voice suddenly rose eight octaves, thinking of the ugly face that could not be shaken off in front of him!

"What is he here for?"

Wang Jingsong was frightened by the well-behaved and clever female student in front of him, as if the yellow rose had suddenly turned into a cactus, covered with thorns that were about to prick people.

This is not the miserable Li Qingzhao, this is the heroic little Mulan!

Wang Jingsong didn't know that the name he had just said had become the number one villain and adrenaline in Concubine Liu Yi's heart because of his deliberate teasing.

A shot to the soul.

The old teacher clenched his fist and coughed lightly twice.

"Well... the members of the defense committee were chosen by Principal Zhang. We have no say in the matter."

"Princess Yi, don't overthink it. Just answer with confidence. The teacher will take care of everything!"

Xiao Liu nodded thoughtfully.

Yang Mi and the other two completed the preliminary service work and stood at one side of the classroom, waiting for the start of this exclusive thesis defense.

"Mimi, you seem like a fairy sister... You seem quite respected in school, huh?"

"Ah, yes!" Da Mimi's face looked unnatural for a moment, and then she walked towards Xiao Liu who had just finished talking to Wang Jingsong.

"Xixi! I didn't expect it to be you!"

Concubine Liu Yi had just seen her but had no time to say hello.

She didn't have much ill will towards Da Mimi, but she suspected that she had "overstepped the line" after the terrifying night in the linen room in Yinchuan.

After she failed in her attempt to assassinate Boss Lu on the evening of the 25th, in addition to Anita Mui, Jay Chou, Zhou Xun and others, Da Mimi also sent messages to comfort and greet her.

Times have changed. Now he has nothing to do with the washing machine, and Xiao Liu forces himself not to think about these ties.

"You're here too, Mimi. It seems like you're in the same class with Su Chang this year."

"Ah? Really? That's great! I have someone I know."

Su Chang, Hu Ge, Zhu Yawen and others visited the crew of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", and Liu Yifei also instigated Hu Ge to pursue Yang Mi.

Later, the few of them occasionally had dinner together and became familiar with each other.

"Xixi, I'm sorry I haven't had time to visit you."

"It's okay, I'm fine."

Xiao Liu waved his hand indifferently, but the red and swollen eye sockets that failed to conceal the concealer made Da Mimi see the truth.

It's weird if nothing happens.

It was natural for Wang Jingsong to be enthusiastic about her student, and the school gave her the green light to graduate early.

It doesn’t look like Concubine Liu Yi is in a bad situation!
But Huayi's agency department held a meeting and analyzed the current trend of online public opinion, and made a pessimistic analysis of her future performance and popularity. Who can be trusted?

In Da Mimi's mind, no one can be trusted. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity, she wants to carefully observe the relationship between Lu Kuan and Liu Yifei.

This kind of judgment based on personal witness is the most credible!

The two chatted for a few words and then left. Xiao Liu sat quietly reading his thesis, preparing for the upcoming defense.

About 5 minutes later, Zhang Huijun's loud laughter suddenly came from the corridor, followed by increasingly closer chatting sounds, one of which was particularly irritating to Concubine Liu Yi.

Chen Yi, Zhang Huijun and Lu Kuan walked into the classroom, chatting and laughing.

"Hello, Teacher Cui, Hello, Teacher Wang."

No matter how big a boss or director is, he or she must be humble and polite when returning to his or her alma mater. Boss Lu has done a good job in this aspect of image project.

He looked at his nameplate next to Zhang Huijun and laughed, "Which classmate put this up? It's wrong."

He immediately took his nameplate to the far left and sat down leisurely.

The Dean of the School of Performing Arts, Chen Yi, had originally wanted to flatter him, but upon seeing this, he smiled bitterly: "Principal Zhang, look..."

"Let him be, everyone can do whatever they want."

"Today is an academic occasion. Let's not talk about worth. Let's talk about professional titles. Xiaolu is considered a rising star, haha."

Zhang Huijun was the only one present who could make this joke. Boss Lu accepted everyone's good-natured laughter and sat in his seat flipping through Liu Yifei's thesis.

He looked up and around, nodded at Yang Mi who was showing her signature smile, and glanced at the two familiar faces beside her.

Li Huanying and Du Xiaoxiao?
Looking at Concubine Liu Yi who was sitting opposite, except for greeting Zhang Huijun and others when they came in, she sat in her seat with a gloomy face and didn't say a word the whole time.

The defense meeting was chaired by Wang Jingsong. He cleared his throat and said, "Well, everyone, today is the graduation thesis defense for Liu Yifei, a student from the Class of 02 of our university."

"According to the procedure, please ask Liu Yifei to introduce herself to the committee and begin the respondent's statement."

Xiao Liu stood tall and bowed to the judges, then began his first round of presentation.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Liu Yifei, from the 2002 undergraduate acting class. My thesis advisor is Professor Wang Jingsong, and the title of my thesis is "A Study of the Expressive Power of Body Language in Performance."

"This article, through my three years of personal practice using the Grotowski acting training method, examines the classification, functions, and application principles of body language in performing arts, revealing its important role in shaping characters, conveying emotions, and driving plot development..."

Cui Xinqin quietly retorted to Lao Wang: "It's OK. My students taught me. The acting is good and the theory is not bad either."

"That is!"

The defense was well-organized, everyone was doing their job, and the question-and-answer session soon began.

Chen Yi: "Mr. Liu, please describe in detail the specific role of body language in performance based on classic movies and plays you have seen."

Xiao Liu answered fluently: "The specific role of body language in performance is mainly in shaping the character's personality, expressing emotions, enhancing stage tension, and interacting with the audience..."

She glanced at Boss Lu, who was looking down, with an unnatural expression on her face: "With Hong Kong actress Zhang Manyu and Xi..."

"Take mainland actor Lu Kuan's performance in the Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear Award-winning film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" for example..."

The moment Xiao Liu muttered, the atmosphere in the room became stagnant.

Joking is joking, talking behind people’s backs is talking behind their backs, but who dares to mention it to their face?
Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan looked at each other again, and they were even more shocked when they saw Boss Lu who was indifferent on the stage.

Is this called falling out of favor?

How dare you be so presumptuous after falling out of favor?
The two of them quietly looked at the storyteller Yang Mi, who was looking at his nose and mouth with his eyes, and was as surprised as they were.

Each of the six committee members had a question, and the last one was left to Boss Lu.

After the little episode just now, more than a dozen people in the classroom held their breath, looking forward to the interaction between the two.

The 825 Yifei incident can only be watched on the Internet, but this is a live broadcast!

"Xiao Liu...student performed very well in the defense just now."

Boss Lu started off the conversation with a sophisticated and experienced manner, then added with a puzzled tone, "But I have a question."

"I looked at the reason for your early graduation application in your file. You graduated early from the Beijing Film Academy's acting department and are going to the University of Chicago Business School."

"I'd like to ask Mr. Liu, do you think you've achieved great success as an actor or have any honors worth mentioning?"

Concubine Liu Yi's expression was cold: "No."

"Then what's the point of studying business?"

Xiao Liu gritted his teeth and said, "This is my personal arrangement and has nothing to do with my thesis defense. Please respect my privacy, Professor Lu."

"No! It's relevant! Very relevant!"

Boss Lu began to unscrupulously spout off-base theories: "As an outstanding student representative of the 02 class of the Beijing Film Academy, you have also read our Beijing Film Academy's investment brochure."

"Since the school has agreed to let you graduate early, you must show that Beijing Film Academy is proud of you."

"Well, now a talented young actress is graduating early and going to Chicago Business School. That's outrageous."

The other judges were indifferent to the matter. Wang Jingsong looked at Liu Yifei with a gloomy face and wanted to join in, but he didn't know what to say.

Lu Kuan's words were very confident and earnest, all standing on the side of Beijing Film Academy.

Principal Zhang has no objection, so he can't stand up to protect his son so early, right?

Old Wang looked at Xiao Liu who was facing the evil forces in the domestic entertainment industry alone off the court, and inexplicably felt that Xiaohua Mulan should have a gun in her hand at this time.

"Okay, then I'll tell you the truth."

Unable to resist the washing machine's constant pressure, Liu Yifei pursed her lips and gave her own reasons.

"In my three and a half years of acting experience, I have witnessed certain unfair, unsunny and unreasonable phenomena within the entertainment industry."

"This involves the natural imbalance in workplace status between the actors themselves and the directors and producers." Boss Lu's face darkened, and he thought he had some sense, so he didn't say anything about rent-seeking, sex trade, or the like.

Isn't this just slapping yourself in the face?
Liu Yifei's face was solemn. "So, as an actor and the head of a small performing arts studio, I want to create a better working environment for myself by improving and advancing my business knowledge and skills."

"At the same time, if my studio has other signed artists in the future, I will also strive to provide them with a stable and healthy employment environment."

“That’s why I wanted to study at the Chicago Booth School of Business, which is ranked among the top three in the world.”

"Teacher Lu, are you satisfied with my answer?"

The washing machine looked calm, but was secretly complaining.

What is a stable and healthy employment environment?

Just tell me directly that you went to Mount Lingshan to obtain the scriptures in order to become the Fighting and Victory Buddha and come back to defeat me.

"Hmm, that's a very thoughtful idea." The young director turned to Zhang Huijun and said, "Principal, I have finished my questions."

"Okay, then please allow Yi Fei to make the final summary statement."

The process was completed quickly. The judges commented on Liu Yifei's paper and performance. The student went on stage to shake hands with the teachers and express her gratitude, and then the event ended.

Boss Lu was sitting on the far left. Xiao Liu walked up to him and wanted to just walk past him.

But there were many people present who were secretly watching what was going on here, so she could only deal with it in a programmed manner. She wanted to let go of the fingertips as soon as they touched it, but she didn't expect that he would hold her tightly.

Liu Yifei looked at the young director with a bad expression, her small hand being clamped in his broad and warm palm.

But considering the occasion, it seems ungentlemanly to try to get rid of it.

She whispered coldly: "Let go? I don't want to see you."

Boss Lu readily let go: "Oh, that's a pity."

"Aren't you going to Jay Chou's concert tonight? I'm also a guest."

The one who answered him was Xiao Liu who shook his head and walked away, brushing his hair across his cheek.

When everyone left, Da Mimi came up to greet them with a smile: "Hello, Director Lu."

"Oh, Yang Mi, hello."

"Are you a freshman? Are you in the same class as Su Chang?"

Da Mimi said one thing to one person and another to another: "Yes, Director Lu, she is very good. I will learn more from her."

Boss Lu remained noncommittal. He looked at Da Mimi, who was still at a relatively elementary level, and said, "Okay, work on your acting skills."

Yang Mi folded her hands respectfully in front of her and watched him and Zhang Huijun leave while laughing and chatting.

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan came up at the same time: "Mimi! You really are familiar with Director Lu. He was just encouraging you!"

"Ahem...don't go out and talk nonsense. Director Lu is a good director who likes to support younger actors."

"We have nothing to do with each other!"

Da Mimi didn't know whether she was trying to cover up her mistake or was trying to cover up her own guilt. After saying that, she put on her sneakers and went downstairs to chase Liu Yifei.

She revised her strategic judgment in her mind and it seemed that she would have to bet on Concubine Liu Yi for a while longer.

Today's scene was unusual, and she would have to think about it carefully when she got back.
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At 6 o'clock in the evening, Jay Chou's "Unparalleled" concert held at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing officially opened to the audience. The scene was crowded and lively.

The two girls were queuing up in an orderly manner to enter the venue.

"Hey, I heard Sister Fairy will be here today as a guest singer."

"Ah? She still has the heart to sing? What a miserable birthday she had, it was so embarrassing."

"Yeah, what are you thinking? If you confess your feelings to someone in public, shouldn't the girl be more reserved?"

Zhang Ruoyun had a VIP ticket that he had obtained through Jay Chou's personal connection, but the concert was so popular that he was unable to squeeze into the VIP ticket inspection channel for early entry.

In the crew of "Whiplash", Zhang Ruoyun joined as a guest star and experienced the joy of being a filmmaker. She also got to know Jay Chou, Liu Yifei and others.

He also told his father Zhang Jian that he plans to apply for the Beijing Film Academy next year to pursue his dream.

Listening to the chatter of the two ugly girls in front of him, Cricket was the fairy sister in his mind, and Zhang Ruoyun felt disgusted.

One has a round face and looks like a weight, the other has a pockmarked face and looks like a skinny bamboo pole, and they still have the mind to slander others here.

Xiao Zhang was always arrogant: "Sisters, what you said is unreasonable, isn't it?"

"Liu Yifei is an adult woman who bravely confessed her feelings to the person she loves and didn't try to hide it after it happened. How can this be considered shameful?"

"So you've never had a crush on anyone in your life? Who have you ever liked?"

The fat girl turned around and glanced at him twice, looking indignant.

"Hey, little brat, what's your business? Aren't you just a fan of Liu Yifei? This is Jay Chou's concert, why can't I comment on it?"

"That's right, you're meddling in other people's business and your conversation is completely lacking in manners."

Zhang Ruoyun was also a reckless young master, and he immediately rolled up his sleeves and started scolding: "Your conversation, I think your conversation is like spitting!"

"Hahahahaha!"

"This kid talks so funny!"

A male fan of Liu Yifei nearby was also unhappy: "That's right, you two look like fat and thin monks. How can you be worthy of Lu Xueqi, a cricket!"

The thin monk woman was obviously more powerful in fighting: "Do I deserve it? Ugh!"

"Why, is it that chubby-faced girl in your family that won't be allowed to speak?"

Zhang Ruoyun fired at full force, spewing out a mouthful of Beijing dialect: "You can only exploit those tiny flaws of others and attack them. It's so embarrassing!"

"If you have the time, can you please shave your armpits? And wearing sleeveless clothes, your armpits are exposed like sea urchins. It's disgusting!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately triggered a small explosion among the spectators waiting in line to watch the fun.

“Ahahahahaha!”

"Fuck, this kid is awesome!"

"That's too funny. Whose child is this?"

Many viewers with normal values ​​also chimed in: "Even the counselor of the French Embassy in China expressed his admiration for brave and romantic women like Liu Yifei. How come she's not reserved in your eyes?"

"Don't be dirty yourself, then everyone else will look dirty!"

"That's right! Jie Lun and Liu Yifei are good friends, otherwise he wouldn't have invited her over to play together. Why are you so worried?"

The fat and thin female monks instantly became public enemies and tried their best to squeeze out of the crowd to avoid the trouble.

Zhang Ruoyun, enjoying the excitement, immediately shouted, "Men of Peking, young and old, I propose that when Concubine Liu Yi comes on stage, everyone should give her a round of applause and cheers!"

"He went to France to promote Hanfu and tea culture abroad. How can he be ruined forever just because of a confession of love? That's unacceptable."

Xiao Zhang's remarks were quite provocative: "What era is this? How can people still bind their feet?"

"This female star, disregarding her status and reputation, bravely pursues love. She may not be from Beijing, but where else can you find such a sassy girlfriend? Right?"

A burly, dark-skinned man nearby echoed loudly, "Exactly! What a wonderful girl! I'll give her a round of applause later!"

"Okay! I agree!"

"That's right! This girl is great!"

. . .

The same story is playing out simultaneously at concerts, among young people across the country, and in countless online forums and blogs.

Following the request of Liu Yifei herself, the studio's fact-based public relations work has been very effective.

The film does not avoid Xiao Liu's heroic failure in pursuing love, but instead guides her towards more powerful and feminine self-esteem, independence, and courage, which has won a lot of recognition.

Among them, the voice and affirmation of the Counselor of the French Embassy in China in response to the CCTV interview attracted much attention.

Co-stars including Mei Yanfang, Jay Chou, Feng Yuanzheng, Li Xuejian, and Zhou Xun spoke out to set the record straight.

Including today's concert, through communication between the two parties, many roles for Xiao Liu were implanted, allowing her to continue to appear in the public eye as a sunny and brave little beauty.

Backstage, various departments are working closely together to prepare for the official opening at 7 o'clock.

Liu Yifei was putting on makeup, and the concert's assistant director took the program details to her for final confirmation.

"Yi Fei, after Jaylen finishes the fifth song, you will go on stage and sing "The First Dream" solo."

"After this, Jay Chou will come on stage to interact with you, and then you can sing 'Garden Party' together later."

Xiao Liu's expression was calm: "Yeah, okay."

The concert support was a collaboration that was originally decided when the wax figure of Mei Yanfang was unveiled in Hong Kong. Liu Yifei also recommended her best friend Zhang Jingying as a guest to increase her fame.

Unexpectedly, by some strange coincidence, it became my own public relations link.

At exactly seven o'clock in the evening, there was a loud bang, and three huge red curtains on the stage fell off.

Above the center of the stage, Jaylen, with his back against a huge cross, slowly descended from the sky. The performance began with an Italian recitation with a sense of religious ritual, followed by a melodious and slightly sad piano melody.

Amidst the fans’ long-awaited calls, Jay Chou opened the show with “In the Name of the Father”.

Popular songs such as "The End of the War", "Her Eyelashes", "Sunny Day", "You Can Hear It" followed, which made the audience in the stage cheer and the crowds surge.

Backstage, Xiao Liu is getting ready to go on stage.

In the corner, Boss Lu and Xiao Liu's old mother were standing together and talking.

"Aunt Liu, Chicago is not safe. You have to be careful."

"I asked Harvey to find a female bodyguard who is a retired Marine. She will be waiting for you at the airport the day after tomorrow."

Liu Xiaoli said somewhat embarrassedly: "Xiaolu, this...is not necessary?"

The old mother now has extremely complicated feelings about this young director.

He should have been united with his daughter in fighting the same enemy, but over the past three or four years, his relationship with his daughter was limited to work and he never overstepped the boundaries.

It seems a bit far-fetched to say that everything that happened at the birthday party is entirely his fault.

But it is impossible to say that he has nothing to do with it. Who can the girl turn to for settlement for her broken heart?

"Of course! Chicago is extremely unsafe."

According to the FBI's crime statistics for cities with a population of more than 2006 in the United States in 5.7, Chicago saw the fastest increase in crime in the Midwest, reaching %.

Chicago's South Side is a traditional gang enclave, with more than 60 large and medium-sized gangs, more than 700 factions or branches, and more than 10 active gang members.

Boss Lu's PPT of verbal attacks on data scared Liu Xiaoli so much that she could only respond with a wry smile.

"Well, tell me the cost. This money shouldn't be paid by you."

"Oh, don't worry about the budget of the crew of "Alien Land 2"."

Boss Lu looked around and then checked his watch: "Chicago is much more chaotic than New York where you used to live. Sister Chunru has been harassed by the Japanese right-wingers. You should be careful in your daily life."

"If you have any problems, go directly to Justin Lin. If he can't solve something, he will tell me."

Liu Xiaoli sighed and said, "Okay, I understand."

She looked at her daughter who had already gone on stage, and suddenly said earnestly, "Xiaolu, I know you also..."

"Mr. Lu! Everything is ready." Suddenly, a dashing young man appeared beside him.

Zhu Yawen smiled and greeted Liu Xiaoli, then respectfully reported to the young director: "Everything has been arranged. Get in place."

Liu Xiaoli was surprised and said, "Ya Wen, why are you here too? I didn't see you just now."

"Hey, we have a special program, you'll know in a moment."

Lu Kuan received a message on his phone. The sender was from an unfamiliar number. He nodded to Liu Xiaoli and the others and prepared to leave.

"Okay, everyone, please give a warm round of applause to welcome Concubine Yi!"

There was silence in the audience for a few seconds, and then Zhang Ruoyun and others roared at the top of their lungs, and the whole audience burst into applause.

Liu Yifei and Jay Chou are both top-tier bloggers in terms of the number of fans. They became acquainted with each other from their first collaboration and have been interacting with each other constantly since then. The fans of both groups are also very friendly.

This time, Xiao Liu suffered a Waterloo. Apart from her own fans online, the most support came from Anita Mui and her allies in Jay Chou's camp.

"Thank you everyone, thank you Brother Jie Lun."

Jay Chou gave her a polite hug and started to get a little sentimental.

"In May 2002, Yi Fei and I joined the crew of Whiplash at the Central Conservatory of Music. It was our first time as a film actor, and it was very difficult and unfamiliar."

He wanted to say that the director's requirements were very strict, and considering Xiao Liu's current sensitivity, it would be better to deliberately avoid the name of a certain washing machine today.

"Yi Fei has been working very hard, getting up at 6 o'clock every morning to practice."

"It's not easy for a 15-year-old girl to finally reach where she is today and become a very outstanding and dedicated actress in the Chinese film industry."

Jie Lun said with some sadness: "I am 8 years older than Yi Fei. She is like an innocent and lovely little sister to me, but I must say this sincerely!"

"Yi Fei, I can't do what you do. We are all proud of your romance and bravery! Come on!"

"Okay, now please let Yifei perform "The First Dream."

The pure and bright piano prelude was melodious, and the concise and powerful notes were steady. Xiao Liu sang the song that made her famous when she first debuted.

“If our pride is not coldly slapped down by the ocean of reality, how can we understand how much effort is needed to reach far?”

“If dreams had never fallen off a cliff, on the verge of collapse, how would we know that those who persevere possess invisible wings?”

When she hears the song, she thinks of someone. Once upon a time, someone also planted a seed in her heart, telling her to become the best actor.

Xiao Liu, who always thought he had cried all his tears, had tears in his eyes. He tried to remain calm while singing this inspirational song with a brisk rhythm, but he choked up occasionally.

As the song reached its final climax, a roar suddenly came from the audience, and a male voice sang loudly in unison.

"Hold tightly to your original dream, the place you wanted to go first, how can you turn back halfway!"

Liu Yifei's first album sold less than 30 copies, but its ringtone downloads have been topping the charts for years.

This song is based on the theme of dreams. The lyrics are poetic and straightforward, and it is very popular.

With Zhang Ruoyun's guidance and the burly black man outside the venue also echoing in a tone-deaf manner, more and more fans gradually joined in.

The atmosphere in the venue reached a climax, and everyone cheered her on by singing together!
Concubine Liu Yi was so moved that she burst into tears and could hardly see anything. Her voice was drowned out by the interaction in the audience.

"The initial dream will definitely be achieved. Only when the true desire is realized can we be considered to have reached heaven..."

When the song ended, the whole audience fell silent. Xiao Liu was just about to bow and thank everyone for their support and encouragement when the lights suddenly dimmed!

"Hello? Lighting teacher?"

Liu Yifei's sweet, innocent and cold voice was transmitted to the entire audience through the microphone.

The sound of rustling footsteps came from far away. Xiao Liu looked back in a daze, not knowing what was going to happen.

Before the audience could even start an uproar, the prelude of the music suddenly sounded, and the audience recognized it as "Wish".

The lights came back on, and familiar figures appeared before Concubine Liu Yi's eyes.

First came Zhu Yawen's signature bass: "The lake is your eyes, and the dream is full of stars."

Su Chang smiled at her bestie: "Love is a legend, waiting forever."

Yao Beina: "Growing up is like a door with leaves, and childhood is filled with a group of dear people."

Zhang Jingying: "Spring is a journey, a journey of vicissitudes."

When it came to the chorus stage, almost all the students from Class 02 of Beijing Film Academy were gathered together.

Together with her three best friends Su Chang, Zhang Jingying and Yao Beina, they whispered their blessings to Liu Yifei who graduated early.

"Those people I love, those departing winds, those eternal vows over and over again~~~"

"Those who love me, those settled tears, those eternal vows over and over again~~~"

. . .

In front of nearly 8 fans filling the Workers' Stadium, Liu Yifei stood alone on the stage.

She looked at the friendly faces in front of her, feeling the warmth that was enough to melt her, and covered her mouth tightly.

This scene is so tear-jerking.

Zhu Yawen and Su Chang took their bachelor's gowns and hats from the stage and walked over.

"Hello everyone, I am Zhu Yawen, Yi Fei's classmate."

"Well, I took the liberty of discussing with Brother Jie Lun today that we, the students from Class 02 of our university, can borrow his place to say goodbye to our dear classmate together."

"Yi Fei, put on your graduation gown and let's take a photo. Happy graduation!"

"Thank you! Thank you everyone!"

Xiao Liu finally managed to hold back her tears and hugged Su Chang. The first graduation photo of the 02 class of Beijing Film Academy was created amid the cheers and applause of 8 spectators.

There was crying on the stage and sobbing in the audience.

Beautiful people and things always resonate the most widely.

Almost no audience member did not know the story of Liu Yifei's brave pursuit of love at her 18th birthday party, but due to differences in personal opinions, everyone had different views.

But first, their idol Jay Chou wrote a separate post to express his admiration and emotion, and then Liu Yifei's entire class came to encourage and take photos.

This kind of pure, intimate, soul-touching friendship and warmth is the truth, goodness and beauty pursued by all audiences with normal values.

The chorus, applause and cheers from the audience proved the people's support at this moment.

It is precisely under the guidance of these public opinions that are not hypocritical, not artificial, and not deliberately concealed that this drama has shocked the domestic entertainment industry. I don’t know if it will never be repeated, but in any case it is an unprecedented romantic drama and is also heading towards the best evaluation.

Jay Chou returned to the stage and Xiao Liu temporarily stepped down. He excitedly hugged and took photos with Su Chang, Zhou Yang and others, expressing his gratitude for everyone's arrival.

"Xixi, when we graduate next year, will you come back to attend the graduation ceremony?"

"necessary!"

After a while of greeting, Zhu Yawen looked constipated and seemed to be hesitant to speak. Su Chang elbowed him in the back and walked away as if nothing had happened.

Zhu Yawen's face changed drastically. You don't dare to say it, and you want me to say it?
This matter is sensitive to talk about now, but Su Chang thinks it is best to tell her.

"What's wrong, Yawen?"

Zhu Yawen had no choice but to pull Xiao Liu a few steps away.

"Sissi, actually we are all..."

"I know."

"You don't have to tell me, I know." Liu Yifei used the tip of her thumb to apply concealer around her eyes. She had to go on stage soon.

"No, you know what I mean?"

Zhu Yawen looked incredulous.

Xiao Liu rolled his eyes at him, walked away speechlessly, and went to find a makeup artist to touch up her makeup.

Through the backstage camera, she saw the empty seat next to her mother in the front row, and the owner who was no longer sitting there.

In fact, she figured it out instantly just now.

Knowing that you will graduate early;
Those who can have the right to speak and the power to gather Class 02 in a short period of time and give them tasks;

It also allows Jay Chou to free up 15 minutes in his concert for an unrelated program.

Only he can do it.

The eighteen-year-old girl stared blankly at her still misty eyes and her cheeks which had become a little thinner in the past few days in the makeup mirror.

I can’t describe the feeling in my heart.

he...

Hey. . .

Suddenly, Xiao Liu heard the lingering sound of Jay Chou singing "Qilixiang" on the stage.

A few words about right and wrong
Can't cool down my passion
You appear on every page of my poem

. . .

When "Seven-mile Osmanthus" plays, youth ends.

(End of this chapter)