From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 567 Star Selection

Teacher Wang led six students to the Central Academy of Drama's performance class, starting with the 2001 cohort.

Teacher Wang handed the list to Shen Fang and Feng Kuzi.

Zhang Xinyi, Zheng Xiaodong, Yan Kun, Liu Yang, Shi Yan, Hua Jun

Lun, Lü Xia, Chen Jie, Cao Yan, Mu Dan, Wang Zhuo, Zhang Jin, Liao Wei, Wang Jingyun, Niu Mengmeng, Shang Yubo, Li Yanbing, Shang Rong, Chen Rui, Wang Longzheng, Qu Shanshan, Zhou Zhi, Liu Xiaohai...

The 2001 performance class is actually considered the graduating class. There are only about 10 students in the classroom now. Shen Fang glanced around and saw a familiar face: Zhang Xinyi.

That's the second sister, who married the Thunder King of Tangren. She wasn't particularly attractive, but she had a very forthright personality; she was from Sichuan. Shen Fang had no recollection of the rest.

The students in the 2001 performance class were very excited to see Shen Fang, Huang Bin, Feng Kuzi, Liu Tianxian, Liu Shishi, and Huang Bo. They didn't recognize the others, but Liu Tianxian, Shen Fang, Feng Kuzi, and Huang Bo were all people with works to their name.

Especially Feng Xiaogang, a big director, brought here by a teacher, is it for casting? If he gets selected, it would be a huge leap forward.

Shen Fang looked at Huang Bin: "Brother Bin, how is it?"

Huang Bin carefully scanned the area and then focused his gaze on his second sister.

He whispered, "I vaguely remember Zhang Xinyi. The others are seniors and don't have any decent works yet. Their conditions are just so-so."

Huang Bin's meaning was clear: among the students in this class, none were particularly suitable, except for the second sister.

Feng Kuzi nodded in agreement. It wasn't that the students from the class of 2001 were bad, but rather that in this industry, one needs to become famous early. Students at the Central Academy of Drama are selected through layers of screening from the moment they enter the school. After entering, they are selected by talent scouts, agencies, and directors from various film and television companies, or they rely on connections and networking—there are plenty of opportunities.

If you haven't made a name for yourself in four years, the opportunities will be even fewer once you leave.

Shen Fang shook his head: "Teacher Wang, go and take a look at the class of 2002."

Suddenly, the second sister stood up: "Please, Director Feng, President Shen, give me a chance."

Shen Fang turned to look at her second sister: "You know me?"

The second sister nodded: "I've seen the drama you acted in with the fairy sister before, and I think you're really handsome, so I looked up your information online."

"Oh, Mr. Shen, you're a fan of yours?" Feng Kuzi said with a smile.

Shen Fang glanced at his second sister: "Excuse me, beautiful lady, there are strict requirements for artists who enter Longteng. Your appearance does not meet our selection criteria."

My second sister bluntly retorted, "What's wrong with me?!"

Shen Fang's lips curled slightly: "You have a talent agency, right?"

The second sister nodded.

"If that's the case, why join Dragon Soar?"

"I want more opportunities!"

"That's direct enough, but it's a pity. Being an artist with Dragon Entertainment isn't something you can just decide to do."

After saying that, Shen Fang directly pulled Liu Qianqian and Liu Shishi's little hands and left the classroom.

Feng Kuzi clicked his tongue: "This girl really has character."

Huang Bin smiled and said, "Having a strong personality is useless. If President Shen says no, then no."

After everyone left, the second sister was very depressed.

"Brother Chen Fang, why don't you give that lady a chance? She's one of our fans."

Shen Fang patted Liu Qianqian's little head.

“Dragon Entertainment’s artists must meet the highest standards in the industry. The most important thing for female artists is their appearance. Although her appearance is okay, it is far inferior to yours, and she is also a bit dark-skinned. Moreover, her personality is a bit stubborn.”

There's another reason: this woman was a mistress in the past. After marrying a director, she was dumped and married Yang XX. Later, she found a younger, more effeminate man, "Thunder King," who is also a freeloader. She's also incredibly dramatic and likes to create a persona, portraying herself as a perfect wife.

The group arrived at the Class of 2002, which was also the class with the most students in the history of the Central Academy of Drama, consisting of three classes.

Class 1: Teng Xuan, Shen Jiani, Wang Yu, Xu Li, Gai Ran, Zhao Ran, Li Zefeng, Huang Chengcheng, Zhang Nianhua, Yang Yaxing, Zhang Xiting, Liu Haochen, Li Zhi, Sun Zhongyi, Jing Niansong, Li Zhaolin, Bai Baihe, He Shuai, Tong Ge, Wu Wenlei, Zhu Tiantian, Li Jing, Lu Ye, Wang Qian.

Class 2: Lan Xi, Yang Shuo, Chen Sisi, Huo Zhengyan, Tong Yao, Zhang Mo, Mao Junjie, Shang Yisha, Qin Li, Xiao Cong, Sun Jian, Li Yuexi, Zhao Lei, Li Jinzhe, Xu Ming, Jiang Jingrong, Sun Jin, Lan Tian, ​​Chen Xi, Song Hongyi, Li Shuaitong, Yang Zheng, Xu Xinwen, Su Wenyu.

Class 3: Wen Zhang, Tang Yan, Zhang Bo, Guo Zhenni, Zhang Qian, Liu Dong, Bai Jing, Xu Baihui, Zhou Mi, Yang Chen, He Kaipeng, Tian Ye, Zhang Jinhe, Zhang Jing, Shang Zijian, Sun Hao, Liu Xingyang, Huang Yan, Huang Xueying, Huang Wenbo, Gao Yongjia, Li Gen, Guo Yijun, Zhang Xiaoheng, Wang Jianfu.

Looking at the list above, Shen Fang indeed saw quite a few famous people.

The most popular figure in Class 1, the master of One-Finger Zen.

Class 2: Tong Yao, Zhang Mo (not to mention), Sun Jian (whose father is Zhang Erhe), Mao Junjie (with invincible big chest), and Yang Zheng (the pretentious and oily king).

Class 3 has three actresses: the naive and sweet Tangtang, the effeminate Wen Zhang, and the Hengdian queen Guo Zhenni. They're all quite famous.

"Tangtang, it's that handsome guy!!!" Guo Zhenni nudged her best friend.

Tangtang's eyes lit up; they met again.

Huang Bin's eyes lit up when he saw Tang Yan, admiring her long legs. He pointed to Tang Yan's location and said, "Teacher Wang, this student..."

Teacher Wang smiled and said, "Good eye! Tang Yan was recruited from Shanghai. There was only one spot in the entire city. She is 172 cm tall and was even selected by Director Zhang as an Olympic Baby."

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