Male teacher in Chinese entertainment industry: Teaching and nurturing students starting from Xiao T

Back to the rental house.

"Don't worry, Xiaotian, I'm really home."

"Absolutely true."

"...I won't suddenly decide to hang myself at home."

"I'm going to take a shower now, that's all."

"...I didn't intend to fill the bathtub with water in the bathroom and then lie in it to drown myself."

"You're still asking why?!"

Lu Zhi Qiu chuckled in exasperation, raised her phone, and snapped a picture of the cramped bathroom.

"Look closely, because the bathroom in my run-down rented apartment has a shower, there's no bathtub at all!"

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds.

Then, a new message popped up:

"Okay, okay, have a nice day~" (Plants vs. Zombies sunflower smiling.jpg)

The world is quiet.

Lu Zhi Qiu sat on the toilet, radiating life.

Out of boredom, I edited a selfie I took while lying on the rooftop, set it to be visible only to talent scouts, and posted it on my WeChat Moments.

The caption was just two words: "Tired."

This scammer is quite persistent; it's been over half a month, and he hasn't blocked me or replied to my messages.

Lu Zhi Qiu didn't give him a red exclamation mark, but kept him in the friend list as a warning from the original owner who used his hard-earned money.

......

I've finished washing up.

Lu Zhi Qiu lay naked on the bed, put down his phone, and let the exhaustion wash over him.

No girl in his past life had ever cared for him like this.

Every time, it was mutual affection.

He loves her money, and she loves his looks.

Staring at the ceiling, Lu Zhi Qiu was momentarily dazed.

Now, I truly have the life I've always longed for.

But there's bad news: this version of myself from that timeline also died later. At thirty-five, while filming a minor role in a period drama, the wire broke.

Yes, the original owner did not jump off the building.

In the normal timeline, after being fired, this guy just spent some time alone on the rooftop, exposed to the cold wind, before continuing to live his life.

Perhaps it was the arrival of my own butterfly that caused me to flap my wings and prolong my time lost in thought on the rooftop, which led me to bump into Tian Xiwei, who had come to emo.

It is said that misfortune and fortune are interdependent.

Lu Zhi Qiu couldn't figure it out for a moment, and was too lazy to bother thinking about it.

Good news: at least now he knows the future of both timelines simultaneously.

The others...

Let's just consider them as two unlucky guys who originally went to the wrong parallel world and finally stumbled into the right timeline.

Buzz—Buzz—

A series of WeChat notification sounds interrupted my thoughts.

Lu Zhi Qiu picked up her phone; it was a voice message from her cousin, Yin Tao.

"It's like being bombarded with voice messages from elders," he muttered.

Long press and select "Convert to Text":

"Xiao Qiu, buy a plane ticket to Hangzhou for tomorrow."

"Your uncle has arranged a place for you to stay. Come with me to a dinner party tonight, and I'll introduce you to the world."

"Oh, and there's more."

"Your mom has had a tough time too... It's been so long, give her a call when you have time."

"She misses you."

As Lu Zhi Qiu stared at these lines of text, related memories surged back.

At this time, his cousin Yin Tao was working with director Liu Guonan to prepare for the historical drama "The Glory of Tang Dynasty," which was invested in by Huanrui Century.

As I recall, the main purpose of tomorrow night's event was to thank the investors.

Besides the director and producer, many of Huanrui's top actors were present at the dinner party, including Jing Tian, ​​the female lead who was hired from outside the company.

Unfortunately, the original owner was still harboring resentment towards her mother, and consequently ignored her uncle who was aiding and abetting the evildoer.

They stubbornly turned down this opportunity that was offered to them.

The more Lu Zhi Qiu recalled, the more he wanted to send a telegram.

The original owner failed to seize the opportunities he should have taken, resulting in his peak of honor remaining at the end of his junior year, where he was still working on a drama assignment.

He and several of his dorm buddies co-starred in an adapted version of the play, "Titanic".

Because of his mediocre acting skills, he played the role of a lifebuoy in the film.

There's another guy in the dorm with even worse acting skills; he plays a "rescue security guard who's wearing a lifebuoy, shouting for help, and is eventually rescued by the lifeguard."

The performance ended with thunderous applause.

Afterwards, Lu Zhi Qiu earned the nickname: "The guy who played the lifebuoy."

But the reason it's considered his peak is because after removing that ridiculous prop, his facial expressions, which created a striking contrast, made him a minor sensation on the school's online forum the very next day.

Ultimately, the original owner truly didn't understand how rare it was to have someone willing to lend a hand when going uphill in this world where even riding a roller coaster felt too slow.

My maternal uncle is now a well-known figure in the world of period drama directors.

"In my past life, I only knew two uncles of this caliber: Chen Chichi and Chen Xiang," Lu Zhi Qiu thought to himself.

He sympathized with the original owner's plight.

But since you're in this industry, you should at least have some basic awareness.

When Kong Yiji arrived here, he understood that he had to take off his long gown.

I also have to take off my panties.

Pulling herself back to reality, Lu Zhi Qiu leaned against the headboard and began searching for fragments of entertainment memories left over from her previous life.

The hit drama "The Glory of Tang Dynasty" was mainly invested by H&R Century Pictures, with Jing Tian playing the female lead, and was co-directed by Liu Guonan, Zhang Yimou's go-to director, and his cousin.

The character of Prince Guangping, Li Chu (pronounced chu, fourth tone), is the eternal white moonlight of emperors in the hearts of countless viewers.

The quality, lineup, and platform are all top-notch.

If I could even just have a cameo with lines in this show, my future prospects would be much brighter.

"Ahem." He cleared his throat, pressed the voice button, and adjusted his tone to be gentle and approachable:

"Okay, Uncle, you're still up so late. You should take care of yourself."

Soon, the reply came:

"Good boy, get some rest (thumbs up, roses, roses, roses)."

Breaking the ice in the relationship can be considered a first step.

Right now, how to naturally repair the relationship with the family and cling to the support of the cousin is a question worth considering.

His memories told him that the original owner had a very strained relationship with his family.

My family is actually quite well-off.

Years ago, my parents raised livestock in the countryside and earned their first pot of gold.

My mother was farsighted; taking advantage of the rise of the Korean wave, she used the money to open a Korean-style beauty salon in the city.

Over the years, they have accumulated some wealth.

Unfortunately, this guy was too proud. Since he started earning money through part-time work, he never asked his family for money again, and he rarely contacted them.

This won't do...

Lu Zhi Qiu rolled out of bed and walked to the mirror to look at herself.

My eyes are a little bloodshot.

It's all because of what I did today, perfect timing.

He got dressed, went downstairs to the pharmacy, and bought a bottle of eye drops to relieve eye fatigue.

When I got home, I unscrewed the bottle cap, tilted my head back, and carefully dripped two drops into each eye.

The icy sensation made him blink.

When I opened my eyes again, my eyes were indeed a little moist.

Looking in the mirror, it looked even more real than if I were actually crying.

He smiled.

Pick up your phone and find the number named "Home" in your WeChat contacts.

A light tap with your fingertips.

Current time: 12:05 AM.

The chat window is completely blank.

Lu Zhi Qiu suppressed a smile and chose to make a video call.

......

With the added skill of a "motivational speaker," Lu Zhi Qiu's emotional appeal is incredibly powerful, with every word resonating deeply and touching the heart.

A genuine outpouring of emotion.

The two sides filed complaints against each other remotely.

The three of them wept in front of the screen.

It's not quite a complete reconciliation, but at least a small part of the iceberg has melted.

My mom finally hung up the phone reluctantly.

"Phew~" Lu Zhi Qiu let out a long sigh of relief and casually wiped away the eye drops from the corner of his eye.

The next second, the phone started vibrating repeatedly.

[Alipay transfer received: 10000 yuan.]

[Alipay transfer received: 2000 yuan.]

A few seconds later,

[Alipay transfer received: 5000 yuan.]

As we grow up, we often find ourselves separated from our families, and the warmth and care we receive often turn into nothing more than a string of cold numbers.

Lu Zhi Qiu put down her phone, turned off the light, and went to sleep.

This initial capital was borrowed, and once I make money as a man, I will at least repay the principal.

I had just closed my eyes when my phone pinged again.

This is a new email notification:

"Hello, Mr. Lu Zhi Qiu:"

I am the assistant casting director for the TV series "Go Princess Go".

We have noticed your previous information on relevant platforms and would like to invite you to audition for an important role in the drama.

Audition role: Qi Sheng.

Time: Next Wednesday (July 8th) at 10:00 AM;

Location: Conference Room 901, 9th Floor, Hengdian 613 Building;

Optional excerpt: will be sent to this email address within 24 hours. Please check your inbox.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring your resume and a headshot.

We look forward to your performance.

Contact information: 12138XXXXXX.

Lu Zhi Qiu stared at the screen, lost in thought.

"Go Princess Go"?

That dark horse web series that was supposedly produced with an extremely poor production team, outrageous costumes, and actresses with exceptionally white legs, yet unexpectedly became a huge hit?

Qi Sheng, the male lead?

He quickly searched his memory.

No, in the original timeline, the actor ultimately chosen for the role of Qi Sheng was not him.

My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden WeChat message.

It was that con artist talent scout who had been silent for over half a month:

"Little brother, I'm exhausted. I haven't had a moment's rest these past two weeks, running around with your information until my legs were about to give out. But the big production teams I worked with had too high standards, so none of them worked out..."

"However! I have a good friend who works as an assistant director on the set of 'Go Princess Go'."

"I begged and pleaded with her to show your information to the director. They were quite interested, and you should receive an audition invitation email soon."

"The rest is up to you!"

"If things work out, remember to promote me on your WeChat Moments. I have a solid reputation in the industry. If you become famous, go to Sileidu."

Lu Zhi Qiu was a little confused by the series of messages.

Du Silei?

So this guy wasn't a scammer, but just a talent scout with bad luck and equipment?

He was pondering how to reply.

The other party sent another message, this time a voice message:

"Bro, check your email first...wait a minute, I saw your Moments post...Holy crap?!"

"Brother, what are you doing on the rooftop?!"