Chapter 365: Returning to School and Encountering Auditions
Longcheng Film Academy.
Chen Li officially returned to school today and went to the teacher early in the morning to get a "leave note for joining the group".
Among the freshmen who entered the school last year, although her ranking in the art exam was not the best, her conditions were among the best, and her career path was smooth. She was one of the leading actors in her first film. Even in film academies, it is rare to see freshmen with such a starting point.
Therefore, the teachers in the school were particularly impressed by her and were very optimistic that she would shine in the entertainment industry as a freshman representative of the film academy.
"You've missed a lot of professional courses, but don't worry too much. Freshman year is all about the basics. The practical experience you gain in the crew is actually much more practical than what you learn in school. You can think of the seniors in the crew as your teachers. If you can watch them perform more on the scene, it's an opportunity that many people would never ask for."
The counselor canceled her leave and said something serious.
Chen Li stood there obediently and nodded: "I understand, but I still want to make up for the missed classes as soon as possible."
Seeing her eagerness to learn and her drive to improve, and her ability to remain calm despite her high starting point and abundant resources, the counselor was very pleased: "You're back in school to study. Just do your best. If you have any questions, please report them to the teacher immediately."
"Okay, thank you, teacher. I'll go back to the dormitory first!"
Almost all the teachers in the office watched Chen Li leave the office.
As soon as she left, they couldn't help but start talking.
"Teacher Zhang, Chen Li is a really good kid."
"It's a star sign. I'll be famous in the future."
"I think she has the temperament of the early 'pure and innocent' actresses. There's a lack of that type of actress in the industry right now. The ones that have emerged all have similar faces and acting styles. I can't remember many of them because I'm face-blind."
Teacher Zhang smiled and nodded. "That's not all. I think this kid has a stable personality and seems down-to-earth. He has a bright future!"
Several teachers showed approval in their eyes. After all, they were all professional teachers from the Film Academy. They were optimistic about the same student at the same time. It was obvious that in their eyes, Chen Li was indeed the most outstanding among this batch of freshmen.
Chen Li had just returned to the dormitory and when she pushed the door open, she saw Wang Chuhan excitedly about to go out.
"Ali? You're back!"
"Are you going out?" Chen Li blinked, a little surprised.
Wang Chuhan grabbed her hand and said, "There's an audition going on at the small theater. I'm about to go. Would you like to come with me?"
Chen Li reacted and nodded. Although she had no plans to join the group for the time being, she could accompany Chu Han to cheer her on.
When the two went downstairs, they found that many people in the girls' dormitory came out at the same time, obviously they were all going for auditions.
Wang Chuhan was originally quite excited, but when he saw so many people competing together, he suddenly felt under a lot of pressure.
"Don't worry, just play your part and do your best."
At this time, Chen Li gently held her hand, giving her some support and strength.
For Wang Chuhan at this moment, Chen Li's company is very important to her. She also encourages herself in her heart that it will be worth it even if she gets the smallest supporting role today!
Arriving at the small theater, Chen Li and Wang Chuhan found an empty seat and sat down. Her appearance would undoubtedly attract many people's inquiring gazes.
"Chen Li eh? She's back?"
"I heard yesterday that she's back. Is she auditioning again?"
"You've already played the leading role, so why do you still need to compete with us for these minor roles?"
"Who wouldn't want the chance? And when she first tried out for the Phoenix Destiny, she was also trying out for the maiden role, but in the end, she got the role of a lady!"
"That's right, opportunity is something very mysterious, but the prerequisite is that people have to be proactive. If you don't take the initiative, you will never have any opportunities."
Everyone had different thoughts, but most people felt that Shen Li came for the role.
Kate Tsui is no exception.
She arrived a little late and sat in the back two rows. She could see Chen Li sitting in the front row from a distance.
Now her feelings for Chen Li are not as pure as before. At the beginning, she simply hated Chen Li and was jealous of Chen Li, and all her emotions were negative.
But after the incident on the set, she did thank Chen Li, and her gratitude was genuine. If Chen Li hadn't helped her, she didn't know what would have happened that day.
However, these two completely contradictory emotions of gratitude and jealousy did not reconcile in her heart, but existed independently.
She still felt jealous when she thought of Chen Li's resources and conditions.
But when she thought of Chen Li, she felt grateful.
Anyway…
It's very divisive!
"Shanshan, Chen Li is here too?"
The roommate next to her also heard people talking about Chen Li, and couldn't help but subconsciously whisper a reminder that in the eyes of their friends, Chen Li was Xu Zishan's nemesis.
"Come on, Shanshan, how can you be afraid of her?" Another roommate looked at Xu Zishan and complimented her, "Shanshan is now a celebrity in our freshman year. She got several auditions, and they were all very important roles. She's no worse than Chen Li, right?"
There is actually nothing wrong with what she said. Chen Li has been away from school for a long time, and Xu Zishan has indeed been very popular during this period. And speaking of acting alone, Xu Zishan is indeed a good actress.
But this classmate's tone was a bit too arrogant, causing several people in the front row to turn around.
One of them seemed to be disgusted by the other's smug look and refuted him disdainfully: "Should I get you a trumpet and blow it around the world?"
The man's face turned red when he heard that, and he turned his head away awkwardly.
Xu Zishan didn't say anything, but the desire to win in her heart was aroused at this moment. This time, she couldn't lose to Chen Li again no matter what.
She wants to prove herself!
Soon, a school teacher walked onto the stage of the small theater with a microphone. After tapping the microphone, he began to speak, "Students, there are a total of twelve roles for you to choose from today. Seven are female roles, and five are male roles. The specific personalities and information of these twelve characters will be displayed on the screen in a moment. Each role will have an audition topic with a prescribed situation."
"Everyone, use your phone to take pictures of these characters frame by frame and then take a good look at them. Choose the one you're confident in. You'll then have 20 minutes to prepare. The casting directors will audition you personally shortly. Good luck everyone!"
As soon as the teacher finished speaking, the male students below immediately burst into tears.
"Huh? Why are there more girls than boys again?"
"Exactly. Last time there were ten girls and only three boys!"
"It was the same last time, guys are too frivolous!"
"Besides, they're either guards or attendants, nothing new. I'd be fine with just playing a monk for once!"
"You can't play a monk. This is a modern drama!"
(End of this chapter)
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