Gu Ci understood what she was wondering from her expression. He took small, quick steps and slowly moved to her side, bending down and speaking softly, as if afraid of disturbing someone.

"We had to act out a pantomime, so the teacher asked us to act out a cheetah seeing its prey. He kept complaining that we weren't fierce enough and he was never satisfied. Now, you're the only one in the school with acting experience, so I had no choice but to invite you."

These words were concise and to the point, and they explained the matter clearly.

Qi Jiu pursed her lips, looking at Gu Ci as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

She's not a performing arts student, what's the point of hiring her? She's not a professional either.

Besides, she didn't recognize the teacher in front of her...

"Teacher?"

Perhaps the acting professor was too heartbroken, because he didn't even notice her arrival.

The teacher, who had been standing there dejectedly, suddenly brightened up the moment he saw Qi Jiu, as if he had seen a savior, and shakily stood up from the ground.

Qi Jiu: "..."

Although, is it really that pitiful?

The acting teacher grabbed her hand and wouldn't let go.

"Qi, I know you! I'm so glad to finally see you!" The acting teacher, with snot and tears streaming down his face, looked at Qi Jiu with great sadness.

Why! Why isn't someone with such talent in their acting department?! Qi Jiu is his favorite in their graduating class! Even other actors from the same class who have already debuted can't compare to her!

Students these days are really hard to manage!

Normally things are alright. Some of the students in the performing arts department have already debuted in the entertainment industry, but for some reason, they're all out filming movies now.

The remaining students, while not academically weak, simply couldn't grasp the essence of acting. Their future career paths were essentially set by their studies in performance, so they couldn't afford to slack off now.

"No problem, no problem."

The girl rummaged in her pocket, and finding no toilet paper, she grabbed Gu Ci's sleeve and rubbed it against the teacher's face.

"Teacher, it's okay, I'm here, don't cry."

Gu Ci: "..."

Um, there's something I'm not sure if I should say...

"Qi, are you busy? Can you help me out now?"

After Qi Jiu nodded, the acting teacher called out a few students to perform without props.

Actually, they're not bad at all; their acting skills are good enough for the entertainment industry. But it always feels like something's missing.

This teacher is quite strict in this regard; if there's even the slightest dissatisfaction, they'll stop the session immediately.

"Not fierce enough."

This is the assessment that the acting department teachers agreed on with several of them: "Actually, they're not bad, just not fierce enough, lacking a bit of ruthlessness."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Jiu noticed a burning gaze fixed on her.

Qi Jiu: "..."

The students in the performance classroom were all very perceptive; before the teacher even spoke, they immediately gave up their seats in the middle.

"Teacher, it's necessary to clarify that I'm not formally trained or a professional. If there's anything I do that dissatisfies you, please forgive me."

Having someone without formal training teach a group of formally trained people would be quite a shock, no matter where you put it.

Unexpectedly, the teacher shook his head indifferently, "It doesn't matter at all. Your talent is there, and I've seen your work; it's perfect. Go for it with confidence!"

Qi Jiu: "..."

Is it possible that the work itself had a built-in buff?

Seeing that the teacher showed no intention of changing her mind, she sighed.

Money is hard to earn, and life is tough.

Since that's the case, there's no harm in using this buff one more time.

She moved to the center, where teachers and students surrounded her.

She crouched down like a cheetah, and the moment her hands touched the ground and she opened her eyes, she was ready to go.

The girl's face didn't show much expression, and her expression wasn't exaggerated, but her dark eyes gleamed with a different kind of coldness, as if she had locked onto something and was about to pounce on it at any moment.

"Ready to go" seems to perfectly describe her current state.

The air was quiet; no one spoke, everyone just watched the girl in the center perform in silence.

When she slowly stood up, everyone around her breathed a sigh of relief, and a burst of applause rang out in the training room.

The acting teacher looked at the girl who slowly stood up from the ground, and the expression in his eyes became even more complicated.

"Qi, are you really not planning to come to our performing arts department? You freshmen have one chance to change your major next semester. Why don't you consider it? We will do our best to nurture you and recommend good resources!"

Yang Linwei: "..."

Poaching people behind their backs?! Despicable!

"No, teacher, I don't have that idea for now."

Qi Jiu refused quickly. The teacher looked at her with reluctance in her eyes, as if there were other emotions involved. Soon, her expression changed again.

The tears that had disappeared were now reappearing in his eyes.

Seemingly subconsciously, Qi Jiu grabbed Gu Ci next to her, clutching his sleeve, ready to wipe away her teacher's tears at any moment.

Gu Ci: "..." Very good.

University students have plenty of time, but perhaps due to their major, Qi Jiu spends a lot of time in the lab.

Chu Cangyu and the others looked at Qi Jiu, who had just returned, and before they could say anything, they noticed that she hurriedly took off her lab coat.

"Sister Qi?"

"Seniors, I have to go now. Please call me if you need anything."

By the time they realized what was happening, Qi Jiu had already disappeared.

The leave request was rather sudden. At first, He Qingfeng and the others didn't know what was going on until they left the lab and saw the message from Qi Jiu some time later, and then they realized that she had suddenly asked for leave.

Time passed, on the hill behind City A.

Several pure black helicopters were ready, and Lin Yan, as if he had arrived long ago, rubbed his somewhat messy hair.

He seemed to be waiting for someone, showing no impatience whatsoever, and was engrossed in playing Dou Dizhu on his phone.

Meanwhile, there were also some people standing upright in black outfits nearby.

They stood silently, in perfect formation, each exuding an aura of menace.

"Lin Yan." Qi Jiu arrived in a hurry. Looking at the scene in front of her, her expression unconsciously became serious.

"Sister Qi."

Lin Yan touched his head, trying to make himself look less disheveled, but with the movement of his wrist...

The girl glanced at him, pursed her lips, and said, "Don't rub it, the more you rub it, the more messy it will become."

Lin Yan: "..."

"You've arrived."

The leaders dressed in black outfits jogged up to greet Qi Jiu when they saw her in front of the helicopter.