In January, in the capital, this year's heavy snow came much later than in previous years.
In this place where every inch of land is valuable, there are three people crammed into a not-so-big room, all of them seeming to be away from the radiator, flipping through the documents at hand.
Xiao Xi, who was studying at a certain college's acting department, leaned back in his chair, looking at the documents in his hands with a frown.
She is preparing her final project - a joint drama involving three classes.
"It's already so late, and you're still curling your hair?" A disheveled roommate glanced over and complained, "It's impossible not to pass, don't worry."
Xiao Xi looked away slightly.
The other two people were slurping noodles while watching a program playing on a Pad.
Recently, everyone in their dormitory has been obsessed with the variety show "Almighty Trainee", which makes them feel like they are not doing their job properly.
Just as Xiao Xi withdrew his gaze and wanted to continue focusing on his own things, a burst of laughter suddenly broke out over there.
"Oh shit, hahahaha! As expected of the Kuiguang Group, they really know how to do something!"
"Hahaha, Kong Feifei really knelt down and begged for mercy this time!"
"This kind of kneeling method can make Tyson kneel down and beg me."
"It only took one punch and Tyson was on his knees begging me not to die."
"It is indeed the Kuiguang Group... I also want to sign a contract with them, but unfortunately the standards are too high."
"Didn't Old Man Liu take Xue Yuwei to Jinhai City and the Kuiguang Group headquarters to talk to the people there in person? What's the situation now? Why haven't we seen any results yet?"
Xiao Xi casually said, "Kuiguang Group is notoriously difficult to negotiate with. Even if the instructor goes to the interview in person, it will definitely take some time... But I think the possibility of a successful negotiation is still high, it just takes more time."
"Tsk, Old Liu keeps bragging about his relationship with Director Guo. But the resources for Wandering Blue Planet 2 are still pending."
"Nonsense, with resources of this level, no matter how close your connections are, they won't work. And if you want to use the back door, do you really think Boss Yang is dead? There are so many parties involved, but so few roles. If everyone can get some people in, will the movie still be made?"
"The Kuiguang Group must have a firm grasp on all the resources... It is absolutely impossible to get the IP of "Wandering Blue Star 2" without spending a lot of money."
"Ah... I also want resources of this level, even if it's just an extra who shows up once. This is a top-notch resource with a guaranteed box office of over 1 billion!"
"You're overthinking it. Why didn't Old Liu take Xiao Xue to Jinhai instead of you? Even if he did get some resources, he definitely wouldn't give them to you."
Before he could finish his words, the dormitory door was pushed open with a bang, and the cold wind rushed in. The three people who were chatting in the room were suddenly startled.
“Who is it…?”
Before they could finish their words, they were stunned when they saw the person who came in.
Xue Yuwei? Didn’t she follow Old Liu to Jinhai and directly meet with Kuiguang Group?
How come you're back so soon? Xiao Xi's thoughts were interrupted one after another, so he simply put the documents down and asked the classmate who was wearing a big cotton coat and leaning against the heater to keep warm as soon as he entered the dormitory: "How is it going over there? Is it going well?"
In fact, when they came to this point, they all had some bad guesses in their minds - could it be that the plan was over?
With the energy and internal circulation of Kuiguang Group, Boss Yang could really reject their cooperation without blinking an eye.
To be honest, there is a possibility that the talks will break down.
Xue Yuwei threw her coat onto the bed with great fanfare, and while chewing on spicy noodles, she complained, "It went smoothly, but it also didn't go smoothly!"
"What do you mean? Did you get the resources in exchange or not?"
Xue Yuwei rolled her eyes: "It's a bit like what you just said. The resources were obtained, but unfortunately, you got them for nothing."
Xue Yuwei heard most of the discussion in the dormitory just now.
"We got a free deal, what do you say?"
Xue Yuwei took a sip of water and sighed, "We have negotiated the resources for Wandering Blue Star 2, and Boss Yang doesn't need us to exchange any resources. The entire 'negotiation' process took no more than 10 minutes. Was it smooth enough?"
After all, she is going to be in the entertainment industry, and everyone in the dormitory is not stupid. They immediately heard the hidden meaning of Xue Yuwei's words.
When the mentors talk about resources, they always bring their most proud students over...
Could it be that Xue Yuwei did not catch Boss Yang's eye?
No, although one or two students for a tutor may not sound like much, the resources of Wandering Blue Planet 2 are more precious and important. Generally speaking, among so many students, if two or more can be selected, it is a very good harvest.
Xue Yuwei looked at her roommates' speculative expressions, angrily swallowed the last bite of spicy strips, and said, "Yes, it's just as you think. There are so many of us, but Boss Yang didn't want any of us, at least not yet."
"ah?!"
Xue Yuwei sighed and explained, "According to him, several of our schools will organize a large offline assessment. All students who are willing to sign up can participate, and then the crew of Wandering Blue Planet 2 will come to select them. I can also participate... but I don't think my hope is very high. After all, I haven't even passed the interview of other big bosses."
"Everyone has a chance?!" Xiao Xi was so shocked that he stood up from his seat. "Is there no threshold?"
"No." Xue Yuwei shook her head. "In fact, someone will notify you tomorrow. I just told you in advance... What does Director Liu call this? Yes, he calls it winter recruitment."
"Fuck the winter trick, hahahaha!"
"Don't tell me, just thinking about the scene at that time, it really feels like a school recruitment."
"I guess by then most people will want to sign up..."
"Of course, this is an opportunity for fair competition. Kuiguang Group did not ask for a resource exchange, the meaning is very clear."
Although the acting and directing departments sound very impressive, in this circle with scarce resources, any benefit has to be gained through snatching, relying on connections and relationships.
It is extremely difficult to get out of this situation relying solely on one's own strength.
How many people were full of confidence in school and full of ambition after graduation, but in the end they can only hang around in the crew, doing photography, lighting, makeup, focusing, etc.
In the end, most of them have to face reality and either do live streaming or shoot short videos and dramas. Those who are slightly better off go to shoot online movies.
After all, only a minority of the minority can truly enter the circle.
It can even be said that without the help of people in the circle, this probability would be infinitely close to 0.
But now, an opportunity for fair competition is before everyone!
As long as they are valued by the crew, they don't have to pay anything and can get an opportunity that many people dream of and are willing to exchange for countless resources.
After complaining, the three roommates surrounded the slightly depressed Xue Yuwei and asked her questions: "Sister Xue, will anyone from the crew of Wandering Blue Star 2 come directly over?"
"Have you seen any big stars in the group? Have you talked to Boss Yang and made yourself familiar with him?"
"Is the Kuiguang Group as the legend says? Is it luxurious inside?"
"Oh no, our cheerful and lively big sister is really a little depressed now, hahaha."
Xue Yuwei slapped her roommates’ hands away in annoyance and said, “The crew won’t come in person, but they will broadcast the assessment live via video.”
"The biggest person I met was Yang Ruoqian himself. Look familiar? He might not even notice my presence."
"The company is indeed very luxurious. Are you satisfied?"
Several people were already so excited that they didn't even bother to watch the variety show. They just chatted with each other: "I heard that Kuiguang Group has opened a branch here. Have you been there?"
"Who has the time for that?"
"It seems like the registration threshold for their variety shows is very low, just a few hundred, and you can get in if you grit your teeth. You don't know how much I want to go."
"Then wouldn't our usual homework be neglected?"
"You still care about your homework when you have this opportunity?"
"If I'm eliminated in the first round of a variety show, I'm doomed. I have to leave myself a way out."
"Oh, yes. Speaking of homework... What if I'm spotted by the crew of Wandering Blue Planet 2? How will the final homework be calculated? How about the joint performance of the three classes?"
Xue Yuwei then interjected, "If you were chosen by the crew, you should have been accepted directly. Why do you even ask such a stupid question?"
"So when does it start? I can't wait."
Xue Yuwei opened another bag of spicy strips and said slowly, "The day after tomorrow, no later than the day after tomorrow... The crew doesn't have that much time to waste, and it's already great that they're willing to take two days out to give us college students a chance."
“It is estimated that the registration process will open tomorrow.”
"This time, we're not just competing with students from our own school, but also our most familiar old rivals... There are only a few spots left, so it's really intense. I don't have much hope anyway."
"Sister Xue, you're not going to participate?!"
"No way, I must participate!"
“…”
…
"What the hell, winter recruitment? Winter recruitment is here?" A student who was forced to "work overtime" muttered in his advisor's office, "What kind of activity is this? It's such a fuss."
Then, the moment he saw the document, his eyes almost popped out.
"Wandering Blue Planet 2" is planning to recruit actors from several of our colleges?! There's even a spot for a supporting role?!"
Although not an important supporting role...
But what kind of movie is this, what kind of platform is this? As long as you can perform well in the movie, with this exposure, and operate it casually, it is not impossible to become a star directly!
After being shocked, he immediately stared blankly, and said to himself, "How could I see something like this? Shouldn't it have been digested long ago?"
"Everyone, compete fairly... The crew will select suitable students as actors?! As long as they are students from designated colleges and universities, they can sign up for the selection without any threshold?"
"I'm so excited that I'm actually hallucinating... When will we be able to compete fairly for resources of this level?"
"Registration starts tomorrow? Then I have to stay up late tonight to organize it..."
"No, I have to sign up myself."
Two days passed quickly.
It was snowing heavily and everyone was eager to stay in bed, but for the first time ever, countless students were seen on the playground.
Everyone knows that the places are scarce and the number of applicants is so large, like thousands of troops walking on a tightrope, but no one backs down.
No one can resist the temptation when faced with an opportunity that can change one's life without paying any price.
Even though many people were shivering from the cold, they still insisted on queuing in the long queue.
The four people in Xue Yuwei's dormitory also agreed to come together to line up at a time today.
Looking at the endless long queue in front of her, Xue Yuwei rubbed her hands and sighed, "Alas, Director Liu actually gave me the privilege of cutting in line, but for you, I gave up this privilege. How about it, is it good enough?"
Good students are always favored by teachers and always get better resources, and everyone is used to it.
After all, they had fought for it themselves.
"That's very kind. Could you please ask Old Liu to give us a better queuing environment? I'm afraid I'll be frozen into an ice sculpture by the time it's my turn."
"You're overthinking it. Don't even mention whether he allows it. Even if he does, where can we get such good conditions in these two days? Just be happy with a hand warmer."
Just as everyone was fighting the cold by chatting, several unfamiliar luxury cars and trucks suddenly drove into the school gate in the distance.
Everyone in the school had gossiped about what cars they drove and what luxury cars they had, but the cars in front of them were all unfamiliar to them.
Moreover, at such an important moment, no one would drive the car in so high-profile.
Because doing so would easily leave a bad impression on the Kuiguang Group.
so……
Xiao Xi was the first to react: "Are these people from Kuiguang Group coming?"
"Didn't you say that the crew wouldn't come to the scene?"
"Just because the crew doesn't come doesn't mean no one from the company will come... How can such an important matter really be completely handed over to the online team?"
"Kuiguang Group has a branch here. It wouldn't take much effort to send a few people over to take a look."
"What's the meaning of the truck following behind?"
"It's probably some equipment. Don't worry about it. Just behave yourself."
While many people were whispering, the car in front stopped and a young man got out of it.
Xue Yuwei's eyes suddenly froze.
Xiao Xi joked, "Why, are you obsessed with looking at handsome guys? Is this a senior from which class did we graduate?"
After all, the distance was quite far, and although I could roughly see the appearance, it was difficult to recognize who that person was at first glance.
Even though they already knew Yang Ruoqian's appearance through various channels, it would be difficult for them to recognize him at once unless they deliberately thought about it in that direction.
Xue Yuwei, who had just seen Boss Yang at the Kuiguang Group headquarters two days ago, had a deep memory of him. She shook her head and said, "No... no senior, this is the boss of Kuiguang Group!"
"Yang Ruoqian came to inspect in person!"
"Hurry up and stand up straight. And you, stop shaking your legs! Do you want to be banned from the entire entertainment industry with this image?!"
"Stand up straight!" (End of this chapter)
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