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 6 The Strange Uncle Huang Bo

Xu Yan felt a little sorry for Jiang Yiyan, thinking that she was quite good, but the gap between her and Shen Fang was too big. Now she was in a dilemma, so she quickly discussed it with Wang Hui, Wang Jingsong and others.

Xu Yan: "Principal, Director Wang, actually this girl is alright. She's pretty and her grades are good, but she's a bit cunning, you see."

Wang Jinsong nodded: "Indeed, he was a promising talent, but unfortunately he ran into the oddball Shen Fang, which has put him in an awkward position now."

Wang Hui looked at Jiang Yiyan and then at Xu Yan: "Let's pass her. Her recitation was pretty good, quite good."

Xu Yan nodded and stepped off the stage, helping Jiang Yiyan up. Jiang Yiyan was crying and snot streaming down her face. Xu Yan found it amusing and handed her a tissue, comforting her, "Alright, stop crying. Don't try to be clever again. We'll let you pass this time. Just do your best from now on."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yiyan stopped sobbing, looked at Xu Yan, and wiped her nose: "Really?"

Xu Yan patted Jiang Yiyan's head: "Really, okay, go down now, others still have exams to take."

Jiang Yiyan stepped off the stage, glaring hatefully at Shen Fang. "It's all that bastard's fault! I'll find a way to make him fall at my feet! Then, hmph, I'll make him lick my feet!"

Jiang Yiyan began to plan how to lure Shen Fang into her trap and make him fall at her feet. In her fantasy, Jiang Yiyan saw Shen Fang kneeling and licking her boots, and she couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

Looking at Jiang Yiyan's wanton expression, Shen Fang tugged at Liu Qianqian and pointed at Jiang Yiyan: "See? Spring is here, she's in heat, oh my god, so hot."

Liu Xiaoli glared at Chen Fang: "What nonsense are you talking about? Qianqian is still young, how can you say such things?"

However, when Liu Xiaoli saw Jiang Yiyan's expression, she immediately felt that this girl was a bit flirtatious. Could it really be that spring has arrived?

"Sisi, stay away from Jiang Yiyan in the future. She doesn't seem like a good person to me."

Liu Qianqian nodded obediently: "I know, Mom. I don't like her. She was just mocking Brother Chen Fang. Humph, what a jerk."

After saying that, he glared angrily at Jiang Yiyan.

Looking at Liu Qianqian's little expressions, Shen Fang suddenly felt that the fairy was really cute.

The following exams were fairly uneventful, with nothing particularly outstanding. The little girl didn't do anything special either, and Shen Fang felt rather bored. He leaned back in his chair, feeling a bit drowsy, when suddenly Liu Qianqian patted him on the shoulder.

Shen Fang looked at Liu Qianqian with a bit of confusion: "What's wrong? Qianqian?"

Liu Qianqian, sipping her AD calcium milk, pointed at the man on stage doing radio calisthenics: "Brother Chen Fang, look! An uncle has come!"

Shen Fang looked completely bewildered: "Huh??? Uncle?"

Shen Fang watched the man on stage comically performing calisthenics. Good heavens, bell-bottoms, big leather shoes, long hair—a bohemian intellectual? But the moment the man turned around, Shen Fang burst out laughing. "Holy crap, Brother Bo!!!"

Liu Qianqian looked at Shen Fang with a puzzled expression: "Brother Shen Fang, do you know him? He is candidate number 0038, named Huang Bo. He is 28 years old this year, which is quite old. He looks like a strange uncle."

Shen Fang looked at Huang Bo with a smile: "I don't know him, but I saw this guy at the school gate just now. He looked like a rock youth, so eye-catching."

Huang Bo had finished performing the radio calisthenics and was looking at the teacher on the stage with a restrained expression.

"I have one more song I want to perform."

Xu Yan smiled at Huang Bo: "Don't be nervous, Huang Bo. Although your appearance and looks are not quite up to par and don't meet the standards of our Beijing Film Academy, since you've mustered up the confidence to take the exam, you should give it your all."

At this moment, Shen Fang spoke up directly: "Xu Yan is right, bro, keep it up! I believe in you!!!"

Seeing Shen Fang cheering on this strange uncle, Liu Qianqian, standing to the side, also gripped his hand tightly and made a cheering gesture: "Go, strange uncle!!!"

Huang Bo looked at the two men with gratitude, but was the strange uncle really alright?

As the music begins, "Blue Lotus" plays.

When Huang Bo picked up the microphone, his whole demeanor changed, and he immediately started singing.

Nothing can stop it

Your yearning for freedom

A life of boundless imagination

Your heart is free of worries.

Through the dark years

I also felt lost.

The moment you lower your head

Only then did I realize the path beneath my feet

The free world in my heart

So clear and lofty

Blooming and never fading

Blue Lotus

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It must be said that Huang Bo's rendition of "Blue Lotus" was quite good. The teachers on stage were all surprised to see this unassuming 28-year-old student. His previous exams were a complete mess, mainly because Huang Bo was a bit nervous, and secondly because of his appearance and age. Now, after encouragement, Huang Bo has blossomed with a different kind of brilliance.

Of course, there's another point: Huang Bo was originally a musician. He even formed a band called "Blue Wind and Sand" and wrote songs for Jacky Cheung. He's been a resident singer and hangs out with Dou Wei and others. He definitely has talent. Don't be fooled by Huang Bo's appearance; he's a genuinely talented musician.

The song is over.

Shen Fang was the first to clap and cheer, followed closely by Liu Qianqian.

"Wow, this guy is amazing! He sings so well!!!"

Huang Bo.......

Xu Yan and the others also looked at Huang Bo with strange expressions. To be honest, Huang Bo was basically going to be eliminated this time, but his performance just now was really remarkable. And most importantly, the Beijing Film Academy is opening a broadcasting class this year. Although Huang Bo's appearance is average, his voice is very distinctive.

Wang Jinsong stared at Huang Bo, who was a little nervous. All the performances were over, and now it was time for the verdict.

"Huang Bo, to be honest, your appearance, age, and acting skills don't really meet the admission standards of Beijing Film Academy."

Huang Bo's heart sank. He was doomed.

Xu Yan took the microphone: "However, after discussing it, we think your voice is very distinctive. I think you could try our dubbing class at Beijing Film Academy. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Huang Bo's face immediately lit up with surprise: "Yes, yes, yes! That's wonderful! But I wonder if I'll be able to take acting classes after I join the dubbing class? I'm very passionate about acting."

Xu Yan smiled and said, "Of course. You can audit classes anytime once you finish your dubbing course. I agree to that."

Huang Bo expressed his gratitude repeatedly. The exam continued.