Chapter 69: Meeting Again

It was still the same small restaurant where they had eaten last time. After the two met, they couldn't help but look at each other and smile.

Seeing Wu Yuchen staring at her face, Zeng Li couldn't help but touch it:

"Is there something on my face?"

"Why do I feel like you've gained a bit of weight on your face since I saw you last?"

"You might as well just say I've gotten fat!"

"Hahaha, that's what you said yourself."

"I quit my job and have been studying for the exam at home every day. Once I stopped moving, didn't I just get fat?"

Zeng Li said, also sighing.

"You quit?"

"Quit. Didn't you say you wanted to burn your boats?"

"Alright, just for your momentum of burning your boats, there's definitely no problem!"

"I'm still a bit nervous in my heart. After all, I've quit my job; if I don't pass the exam, it would be miserable."

"How about this, I'll take you to find someone to guide you in a while."

During the two months before going abroad, Zeng Li had also called Wu Yuchen several times. Although the beginning of the calls was mainly about the art exam, later on, the two were just chatting about everything, which could be considered quite congenial. Therefore, after meeting, there was no feeling of estrangement at all.

The hostel where Zeng Li stayed was nearby, only one stop away from the Central Academy of Drama. This year, the Central Academy of Drama arranged the exam early, so she chose to stay nearby.

After the meal, the two strolled all the way to the Central Academy of Drama. Duan Long, whom they had just contacted, was standing there waiting, having changed into a new set of clothes, looking much more spirited.

Seeing Wu Yuchen, Duan Long smiled and waved actively. He was very grateful to Wu Yuchen in his heart; asking him to act in *Bus 44*, he gave him 2,500 yuan in total, and he also won the Berlin Jin Xiong, which greatly boosted his self-confidence.

Wu Yuchen introduced the two sides:

"This is Duan Long from the sophomore performance class of the Central Academy of Drama.

Brother Long, this is my friend Zeng Li. She wants to take the performance class exam this year, so I want to find you to tutor her and pass on some experience."

Upon hearing this, Duan Long's face looked awkward:

"Wu Dao, I won't hide it from you; I took the Central Academy of Drama exam three times before I got in; it's really not something to show off. How about I find our class monitor for you? She was selected right away!"

Wu Yuchen laughed:

"Hi, Brother Long, it's precisely because you took it many times that your experience is rich. Your class monitor probably doesn't even know how she was admitted."

Duan Long smiled sheepishly: "That's fine. I'll tell you about my several exam experiences and preparation experience. Just don't laugh at me."

Next, Duan Long spoke, Wu Yuchen occasionally interjected to analyze, and Zeng Li asked various questions while taking notes in a small notebook.

Before leaving, Duan Long also left his dormitory phone number for Zeng Li, saying that if she had any questions, she could contact him again.

On the way back, Wu Yuchen asked with a smile: "How was it?"

"Benefited a lot. I feel much more at ease now."

"Your appearance is more upright than Duan Long's, and your temperament is also good. Just avoid some of the pitfalls Duan Long mentioned; as long as you don't get nervous and show your level, there will be no problem."

"Nervousness won't happen; after all, I've performed on stage many times~" Zeng Li smiled slightly proudly.

"Yes, yes, yes, our Pear is the best!" Wu Yuchen gave a thumbs up.

Zeng Li happily accepted this praise and then suddenly asked:

"Hey, Wu Yuchen, why does Duan Long call you Wu Dao every time?"

"I'm just a nobody who shot a small film and won a small award. It's all everyone's kindness!"

"Really or fake? You shot a film?" After these few months of understanding, Zeng Li was no longer a newcomer who didn't understand anything. She knew a little bit about how hard it was to shoot a film.

"Fake, fake, I'm teasing you~" Wu Yuchen teased Zeng Li.

"I don't believe it. Otherwise, why does he call you that? What did you shoot? Can I watch it in the cinema?"

"A short film, it won't be released."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li was slightly disappointed: "I was thinking of watching it."

Wu Yuchen smiled faintly:

"There will be opportunities in the future. By the way, Pear, I might not be able to take you to the interview at our school this weekend."

"Hmm?"

"You have an exam, and I have an exam too. I have to go to a make-up exam."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. Then she coughed and said playfully:

"Student Wu Yuchen, I didn't expect it. I thought you were a good boy with top-notch grades!"

"Can this be blamed on me? On one side is the exam, on the other side is shooting a film. If it were you, which one would you choose?"

Only then did Zeng Li understand, but she also fell into hesitation. She was a very obedient girl and felt that exams were still very important while in school.

"So you chose to shoot a film and didn't go to the exam?"

Wu Yuchen nodded:

"Opportunities are very important. Exams can be made up, but some things are gone once missed."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li felt as if she had realized something, and then looked at Wu Yuchen with admiration.

On Sunday, Zeng Li arrived at the entrance of the Beijing Film Academy. Just like when she went to the Central Academy of Drama yesterday, there were many people here today. In fact, basically those who had aspirations to apply for film-related fields had definitely signed up for both.

Seeing Zeng Li walk into the school, a boy responsible for order guidance couldn't help but brighten up and actively approached: "Classmate, are you here for the performance department exam? I'll take you there!"

Then the boy began to talk endlessly:

"Our Beijing Film Academy has many stars, like Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Wenli. There are also many big directors, not to mention the distant Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou. Just recently, our freshman director class's Wu Yuchen just won the Jin Xiong for Best Short Film from Berlin! That's much stronger than the Central Academy of Drama!"

"Wu Yuchen? Berlin, Jin Xiong for Best Short Film?" Zeng Li couldn't help but show surprise on her originally calm face.

Seeing that he had aroused the interest of this great beauty, the boy became even more energetic:

"Haha, that's right, Junior Sister. You know the Berlin Film Festival, right? The Jin Xiong Award, the highest hall of art, was just won by our Beijing Film Academy's genius director! I heard that he has already started shooting a feature film recently. If you come to the Beijing Film Academy, maybe you'll have the opportunity to cooperate with him in the future!"

Zeng Li was shocked by this news for a moment. Thinking of Wu Yuchen, who had been chatting and laughing with her a few days ago and shot a short film, was he really that powerful?

After Wu Yuchen finished his make-up exam, he immediately summoned the *Two of Us* crew. Now that it was early March, they could shoot the spring and autumn scenes.

Although he liked beauties and didn't skimp on spending energy and thought on women he had feelings for, in the face of serious business, everything had to be pushed aside first. He knew clearly what was important and what was not.

At this time, when the crew met, Zhou Xun ran over with a smile to congratulate him first:

"Big Wu Dao, congratulations! Berlin Jin Xiong!"

"Heh, how did you know? Is the news spreading so fast?"

"Qi Jing told me! When will you take us to win an award too~"

Wu Yuchen glanced at her with a smile: "That depends on your performance. If you perform well enough, perhaps this film of ours can win."

"Really!"

Zhou Xun opened her eyes wide. When Wu Yuchen looked for her back then, he said this film was going for awards. With him winning the Berlin Jin Xiong, the credibility of this statement had greatly increased, which couldn't help but make Zhou Xun have a lot of expectations in her heart.

"Why would I lie to you? Perform well, and you will have everything you want!" ===== CHAPTER 70 =====