
I fell in love with a person for whom I could do anything, and I thought that this was the world I pursued.
After saying goodbye to Pan Yumei, it was already 11 o'clock when she returned to the hotel to wash up. Feng Yufei brought a lot of luggage, even if she had done her best to leave many things behind.
As long as it was something she could use in the future, she would bring it. She had been maintaining this habit for many years in her previous life. How could she change it so easily?
After packing up personal belongings, Feng Yufei lay on the bed, idly scrolling through the phone. She looked at the current issues and flipped through the entertainment news. In the end, she found a random novel to read when bored.
In both high school and university, she had lived in the student dormitory, but it was the first time for her to live with a boy as a male student. Feng Yufei was a little at a loss. Fortunately, at this time, An Zidong went to take a shower to resolve the awkward silence between them.
"Ka!" The bathroom door opened. An Zidong wiped the water droplets on his hair with a towel and walked out naturally in a boxer with long legs.
Feng Yufei was stunned for a moment and pointed at the cameras around, "There are surveillance cameras!"
After hearing this, An Zidong felt embarrassed, quickly went back, and wrapped a bath towel. He put on his clothes as fast as he could, and then heaved a long sigh of relief.
"Well... Thank you for the reminder!" He was a little embarrassed but quickly got over it.
Feng Yufei chuckled and shook her head, "You're welcome!"
An Zidong smiled gently. Under the light, the young man's white legs were so bright that they were a bit dazzling.
"I heard that you just came back. Was there fun in the US?" An Zidong quickly looked away and asked curiously.
"It's just so-so! The school was easy, with many extracurricular activities, but they don't play with me. In short, it's quite xenophobic there." Feng Yufei put down the novel and looked away from his gaze.
"Oh! It's better to return to China!" An Zidong sighed.
Feng Yufei nodded in agreement, "Yes! The environment is more comfortable and the food is good!"
"Tomorrow is the school opening ceremony. I see a lot of students today. We will be studying together in the future. Will you be nervous?" An Zidong also followed Feng Yufei and folded two pillows under his neck, stretching his thighs and lying down comfortably. This feeling was really good!
"There is nothing to be nervous about." Feng Yufei leaned over and said.
An Zidong bumped into her clear eyes and voiced the worry in his heart, "I heard that many instructors are from abroad. Even if with a translator, it is still inconvenient to communicate."
Feng Yufei nodded in understanding, "Oh! It's okay. The translator will definitely help. If you really have problems, you can ask after class. It's not like you can't understand it."
In fact, in regards to Star Institute's study trip during which she had to study while shooting, she was not confident either. But thinking about it, it was the first time for so many people. If they were not afraid, why should she? After all, she had lived for more than thirty years. Could it be that she couldn't compare to those brats?
"It's mainly because there's elimination!" This was what An Zidong was worried about. He had already become famous, with a heavier burden than the other students. He could only succeed and not fail. He could not accept being kicked out early.
It would be fine if it were just a competition in vocal music, but the instructors came from all walks of life. The courses included various fields, even including the catwalk. He was not a talented person and was not confident to win.
Feng Yufei closed the book and looked into his eyes, "How are your grades?"
An Zidong was stunned for a few seconds. He didn't know why she asked him this, but he still replied, "Not bad!"
"Since your learning ability is not bad, then what are you afraid of?" Feng Yufei asked calmly.
An Zidong's eyes lit up. He thought, "Yes! We are all learning new things. My learning ability is not bad. What am I afraid of?"
"Now that you mention it, I feel much more at ease!" An Zidong did not answer it directly, and Feng Yufei did not mind.
It was getting late. Feng Yufei turned off the lights and was ready to sleep. When falling asleep, she needn't think about what to say or how to get along with others. She said goodnight to An Zidong, closed her eyes, and slowly fell asleep while thinking about things.
"Good night!" An Zidong braced himself and chatted with his new roommate for so long. Before going to bed, the atmosphere between them eased up, and the worry before coming here was gone. His mood was much better, with an extremely relaxing tone.
It was night. Some people were as restless as An Zidong, while some were eager to try. The students all fell asleep in their own moods, waiting for tomorrow.
The next morning, Feng Yufei woke up as soon as the alarm clock rang.
Opening her sleepy eyes, she saw a bed beside her, with a man sleeping on it. She couldn't help but shiver. Her mind became clear. Just as she was awakened by the situation in front of her, An Zidong also got up.
"Good morning!" Feng Yufei, who had just recovered, said weakly.
"Morning!" An Zidong got up quickly. He got up later but got out of bed earlier than her.
It was convenient for boys because they basically didn't need to take care of themselves when going out, saving time and effort.
The two of them changed into the student uniforms prepared by the school and tidied up their hair. They went out together and waited in front of Liu Sisi's room.
Liu Sisi was still dressing up in the bathroom. The two of them sat inside and waited for a while. Then they went downstairs together. At this time, Pan Yumei was already waiting in the hotel lobby with the other agents.
When seeing the three in their uniforms coming out of the elevator, Pan Yumei put on a bright smile.
"Good morning! It seems that you all had a good rest last night! Today's new study is about to begin. Are you ready?"
"Ready!"
"Very good! I am here to send you off. After you get on the school bus, I have to go back to Beiping." Pan Yumei said.
The three of them were stunned when hearing this. Could it be that they really let the three of them study here?
"After entering the school, you have to listen to Teacher Xiao's arrangements and work hard. Learning from so many great masters is something that many people would be envious of."
Pan Yumei left behind fruits and water, sent the three of them to the bus, turned around, and drove away.
"I hope that when we meet again, the three of you will give me a surprise."
Pan Yumei left with this sentence.
Xiao Chuhong was very strict. All the students were not allowed to bring their assistants or agents. They would move into the school dormitory next month. It didn't matter whether Pan Yumei followed them or not for the next ten days. It was better to spend time on other things. As soon as Feng Yufei came back, she worked in succession. She did not have time to make many plans, and she also needed to deal with those advertising partners who had received the internal news early.
The two of them fought on their own. Although worried about Feng Yufei, Pan Yumei could only silently give her blessings.
Feng Yufei had just entered the entertainment industry, with opportunities greater than You Ruohan's. However, the challenges and pressure she faced were also greater. She had to work non-stop. If she wanted to do well, she had to familiarize herself with the industry as soon as possible.
Star Institute's learning journey could be considered the company's first test for her.
How to adapt and survive, and then live to the end, all of these had to depend on herself.
The sun was already high at 8:30, shining into the car. An Zidong narrowed his eyes. Feng Yufei, who was sitting next to him, looked out from the window. The morning light gave her a bright yellow halo. Though not very beautiful, this scene made his heart calm.
Star Institute's opening process and ceremony were very simple. After announcing the start, the host went on stage to liven up the atmosphere. Behind her was a huge curtain, on which written Asia Star Institute Opening Ceremony with the logo of several major sponsors below. There were constant "bang" sounds of fireworks and "click" sounds of the media. The golden characters of Asia Star Institute appeared in front of everyone as the red cloth was unveiled.
After some polite greetings, the host introduced the main guests attending today's opening ceremony and hundreds of media present. Then, several company leaders took turns speaking, and finally, the principal, Xiao Chuhong, gave a speech.
When Xiao Chuhong was done, the big bosses and students went up to the stage to take a photo together, and then there was a separate medal and ribbon-cutting ceremony, which did not need the students' participation.
On Star Institute's first show, the instructors had not arrived yet, and the students were not allowed to be interviewed according to the rules. The media were somewhat disappointed, but they could interview Xiao Chuhong and the bosses of various entertainment companies later. This trip was not in vain.
After the school opening ceremony, Feng Yufei became familiar with Director Huang, the director of the program team, and the principal, Xiao Chuhong. Xiao Chuhong and several big figures were invited to the conference room for an interview. Feng Yufei and the other students were led to another building to line up, waiting for the new arrangement of the program team.
Not long after, under the guidance of the staff, every student received their identity cards. After putting them on, they entered the studio to introduce themselves to the camera one by one, which would be edited to the first program.
"Line up. For students who are not called, please continue to rest in the classroom and wait. Those who are called will be recorded in the studio next door with their cards. When you enter, remember to look at the camera and speak! The content that needs to be introduced is on the prompt card in front of you and on the blackboard in the classroom. Everyone, please prepare in advance!
It's just a small task and not difficult. You don't have to be too nervous. Relax!" After the executive director told the students, the first student also adjusted his clothes and hat and began to record.
"Hello everyone, I am..."
Everyone's performance before the camera was different, with different recording times and lengths. Experienced students could speak in front of the camera fluently yet not deliberately, while some students forgot their words just by looking at the camera. There were even some who were almost unable to speak.
Fortunately, these 48 students were all dedicated to becoming the stars of the entertainment industry in the future, so there was no last situation mentioned.
"Hello everyone, my name is Feng Yufei. I come from Beiping. I'm 15 years old and in my first year of high school. I like..." The first time went very smoothly, with no forgotten words. All the words were also recorded by the sound receiver. In case of accidents, the deputy director still let Feng Yufei record it again.
At the scene of the first self-introduction, many students had already displayed certain characteristics in front of the camera.
For example, An Zidong was very natural, treating the camera as an old friend and communicating with his heart. Li Muqing had a pair of big eyes that could speak and shine. Even when she didn't look at the camera, one could read her thoughts from her big eyes... The staff at the side recorded the performance of each student according to the requirements. Later, these records would be sent to the staff of another office along with the video for review and evaluation.
The results of the evaluation currently did not affect the students' scores, but it would affect the division of classes and teaching in the future.
After Star Institute officially started, every student was given a photographer and a recorder who would record the whole growth of the student. Therefore, the number of staff members was far more than the students, quite like the scene and feeling of filming on the set.
"May I ask Teacher Xiao, what kind of opportunity has given you the idea of creating Asia Star Institute?" In this kind of large-scale press conference or interview, the ones who could be the first to ask questions were from the several large media companies.
"At present, there is a phenomenon in the Chinese film and television circle - directors and screenwriters are half-hearted in their creation, actors are highly-paid, and bad films are everywhere in the market. Regardless of whether it is directors, screenwriters, or actors, they all take the opportunity to make a profit and leave. This behavior greatly endangered the development of Chinese movies, destroying the audience's expectations and enthusiasm for Chinese movies and TV shows. If we don't adjust, our entertainment market will sooner or later be occupied by other countries. The impact is extremely bad." Xiao Chuhong held a few microphones in her hands, but some reporters still put more into her hands.
"As for choosing to do it by myself, I have also thought about it for a long time. The biggest problem is that the chaos has been going on for several years. Not only is it not restrained, but it is getting more and more rampant every year. At present, our film market is developing rapidly, but the quality of the film and television drama cannot keep up with the development of the market. In the long run, it will only push our audience to overseas works. We can't just watch it collapse and then do something. Since the school teachers and the major production companies have not done anything, then I have to lead the way to break this strange circle's "unspoken rules".
In the Star Institute, I am appointed as the principal. Together with the major management companies from Beiping, Shanghai, and Yangcheng, we gather a group of instructors who are devoted to cultivating the excellent younger generation in film and television. Everyone built this high-quality idol training class together. We will invest a lot of resources and spend a year building a solid foundation for our students. Show them what acting is, what can be called acting spirit, and what excellent work and production teams should be like.
After graduating from here, the students will return to the campus and continue to study. Star Institute will also grow along with them until three or five years later, when they begin to enter the market and submit an answer to society with their sweat and achievements. This process will be recorded by our staff all the way. As for the final result, let us look forward to it together."
The reporters held a recording pen in their hands as they continuously recorded the key points.
"Excuse me, Teacher Xiao, why did you choose teenagers from 14 to 18 for the training instead of directly contacting high schools?"
"That's a very good question! Children are the future of the nation. Although we don't have to wait for so long to cooperate with high schools with faster results, there will inevitably be problems such as instability and restlessness. Children who are a few years younger will not bring such worries.
First, they are equally energetic, whose comprehension and learning abilities are not inferior to the 18-year-old brothers and sisters. Most importantly, their memory and learning attitude are better. Furthermore, they are not affected by all sorts of messy information in society and can put more effort into learning.
The second point is also something high school students don't have. They are young and still in the stage of learning and building views. Their ways of thinking have not been set. As everyone knows, the difficulty of painting on white paper is far lower than modifying a half-finished or even finished painting. Similarly, they are both in the accumulation and learning stages. After a few years of magnification, the gap between the students would become very big.
With the foundation of Star Institute's studies, when entering high school in the future, they will have a better foundation and more efficient learning efficiency than others, without confusion and impetuous mentality. Which one will be better in comparison?"
In Xiao Chuhong's eyes, these students were more than ten times stronger than the college students of the so-called film and television university.


