[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286881,4473,"Chapter 45: Campus Daily Life","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Several people from the 2002 Acting Department had good starting points and impressive resumes, and because Lin Nan emerged from the same class, he looked after a few people he was close with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he transferred to the Directing Department, his relationship with the acting class never faded, especially with Zhu Yawen; everyone knew he was Lin Nan’s best friend. Among the women, there was Liu Yifei and Zhou Yang, but looking at the situation, Zhou Yang had fallen a bit behind...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior, remember to look after your senior sister when you have a new film, okay? I’m off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing her meal, Wang Luodan winked at Lin Nan and went to return her tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan nodded to acknowledge her, but he really couldn't handle this sudden change from the usually fiery, tomboyish Wang Luodan; even Zhu Yawen almost spat out his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my god, did she change her style?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen said in disbelief after Wang Luodan had walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is quite hard to get used to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Zhu Yawen left the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan opened his computer to check the news; there were photos of the group and Liu Yifei’s mother at the airport, as well as photos of the four of them shopping. Especially since Lin Nan and Zhu Yawen hadn't made any special effort to cover up, the photos were very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news focused on the friendship between the group, and upon seeing the author, it was an acquaintance—a reporter from Sina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The promotion for *Crazy Stone* was partially conducted through three major web portals, and the frequency of it flooding the screens during this period was very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An email had arrived yesterday; Lin Nan opened it to take a look—it was from Lionsgate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were very efficient. After the day Lin Nan left Santa Monica, they began preparing for *Dead Silence*. It hadn't been long, and they were already about to start filming, claiming they were fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan could only marvel at Lionsgate’s extensive experience in B-movie production; not only was it fast, but the quality was high, giving a sense of a mechanized assembly line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although horror themes indeed didn't require much preparation, finishing pre-production in ten days was something only such a major film studio could pull off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei at school; she had come to cancel her leave and attend classes while she was at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does your mother really want you to develop in two fields?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Liu Yifei’s mother was consulting with a vocal teacher, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei chatted on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s three fields. Mom says superstars are all like that, just like those in Hong Kong and those in Hollywood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The times are different; where are the conditions for three-field development? Besides, this step is too big—going straight to an album, skipping singles entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Logically, you should take it one step at a time, solidify your foundation in television dramas, and then move toward film. Singing has absolutely nothing to do with your major.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei felt that what Lin Nan said was right, but what her mother and godfather said also felt very reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for films, Mom and my godfather say they are helping me look, so for now, I'll prepare the album...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you reserve a role for me when you start your next film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei’s watery eyes were filled with expectation, and the youthful collagen from her *The Story of a Noble Family* days had vanished, replaced by the ethereal, otherworldly air of the Little Dragon Maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan really wanted to agree, but he hadn't planned what his next film would be yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know what the next film will be yet, but I will definitely make you the female lead in the future,\" Lin Nan said with certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei was a little disappointed at first, but upon hearing the latter part, she instantly beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I have never lied to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Yifei’s mother came out of the office. \"Lin Nan is here too? What are you two chatting about so happily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, Lin Nan promised to make me the female lead in a film in the future,\" Liu Yifei said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei’s mother was clearly very happy to hear this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy before her was already a famous director with a reputation abroad, and just recently, he had made connections with Hollywood’s Lionsgate; he was a hot commodity in many people's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back to the first time she heard her daughter mention this classmate, he was just an ordinary kid from a city in the Northwest; it had only been three years since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I promised Yifei that I would film a movie for her in the future,\" Lin Nan acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s wonderful. Thank you on behalf of Xixi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, for the next period of time, she will be commuting between school and home to study with a vocal teacher. You, Yawen, and the others should come find her to hang out when you're free. She doesn't have many friends, and it’s not good for her to always stay at home teasing the cat; young people should get out more...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei’s mother was in a good mood, so she spoke a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei tugged at her mother’s hand, telling her to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan stood by with a smile, just watching without interrupting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei’s mother checked the time. \"You stay and take your lesson with the vocal teacher today; I’ll go back and hire some more teachers for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei’s mother drove away alone, and Liu Yifei stayed behind for her lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you busy today?\" Liu Yifei asked Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Lin Nan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just asking if you're busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am busy, but I won't be leaving the school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's eat together this morning,\" Liu Yifei suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, call me when you're ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post-production of *Crazy Stone* was overseen by Ning Hao; Lin Nan hadn't followed it much. He hadn't seen the completed final version yet, so he planned to go through it today to have a better grasp of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao would also come over to join Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former had rented school equipment for post-production back then, and the school was very generous in this regard, charging only for equipment maintenance for its own students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan and Ning Hao were reviewing the film, laughing from time to time; a few teachers even came over to take a peek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan and asked expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good. The audience will definitely be able to laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan’s assessment was sincere; this was much more refined than the one in his memory—after all, he had added several million to the budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good. Every time I watch the final cut, I feel like I’ve done everything I could, but when I think about the box office, I still worry,\" Ning Hao said, still feeling a lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, this film will definitely be a success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near noon, Ning Hao left the Film Academy; it’s nice to have a family—there was someone calling him to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan wandered alone outside the rehearsal room, where Liu Yifei and several students were practicing with a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actors need to train their lines well and learn certain breathing and vocal techniques, but it is far from the level of opera performers or professional singers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei needed to learn these techniques more deeply now to make up for her shortcomings, as she didn't have the natural talent of an opera performer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just past twelve, Liu Yifei came out of the rehearsal room and saw Lin Nan greeting teachers and students there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was the lesson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite tiring. Who told me to be a late bloomer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guessed as much. You haven't attended many acting classes, and suddenly following the standards of an opera performer is definitely not easy,\" Lin Nan teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know that and you still ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei was a bit angry and glared at Lin Nan, which was quite cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I won't ask anymore. Are we going out or to the canteen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The canteen, I really haven't been there many times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it wasn't a weekday, that didn't stop some teachers from holding private lessons, like the one Liu Yifei had been following that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canteen might have been even busier than on weekdays, as some non-school students or art examinees would take advantage of the weekend to come in for \"tutoring classes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canteen was indeed crowded today, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei attracted a lot of attention when they walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a young Berlin-winning director whose *Crazy Stone* promotions were everywhere, and the other was the currently popular descendant of the Nuwa, Zhao Linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people in the canteen were not from the school, so the gasps were quite loud; even those from the school had almost never seen Liu Yifei on campus, let alone in the canteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chose a relatively secluded corner. Liu Yifei sat down, and Lin Nan made three trips to pick out some side dishes and bring them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's eat, Miss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan handed over a pair of chopsticks and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk nonsense. What 'Miss'? It was you who told me to just sit there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei took the chopsticks and retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you went to get the food, they would all be staring at you. You’re too popular.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan explained. Even at that moment, many people were staring at them, and most of the talk was about Liu Yifei, with a few people having speculations about the two of them eating together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The classmates in my class aren't here. I was hoping to see them when I came back after wrapping up filming this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei changed the subject, feeling a bit frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day she entered school, she had been the youngest in her class and had spent the least amount of time attending classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she returned, she would bring gifts, trying her best to integrate into the group. The intention was good, but the effect was hard to say; human nature being what it is, there was more envy, jealousy, and eventually, alienation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s as if you don't count me and Lao Zhu as part of the group,\" Lin Nan said, deliberately changing his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, you two thick-skinned ones don't count,\" Liu Yifei said, her teeth flashing in a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, the two took a walk around the school. Lin Nan heard Liu Yifei say that her mother and the others would hire some professional teachers to give her extra lessons, striving to reach the point where she could release an album as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next few days, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei frequently appeared in the school canteen. The rest of the time, one attended classes while the other continued to recall the plot and write the script. Time seemed to pass faster, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the *Crazy Stone* premiere arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the director, Ning Hao arrived at the scene early with the main cast, and Mr. Wang from Enlight Media was also there with his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan, on the other hand, slept in; he only needed to arrive before the premiere. The task of receiving guests was left to Ning Hao and the others—they were the stars of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the premiere ceremony began at noon, the screening was in the afternoon, followed by a banquet in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei went with her mother today, while Lin Nan was picked up by a car sent by the company, and Zhu Yawen went with Wang Jinghua and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At eleven in the morning, Lin Nan got into the car and set off for the designated location; Enlightened Media had booked a small cinema and a nearby hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premiere ceremony was not planned to be large, but many people came; some industry insiders arrived without invitations, a situation Lin Nan and the others had long anticipated, and they certainly had to maintain a welcoming attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at the hotel, the exterior was decorated in an eye-catching way, with banners, large posters, and a red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were over a dozen security guards outside, mainly to prevent any accidents from occurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Nan walked into the hotel, he saw Ning Hao and a group of guests chatting away there, with constant smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Film companies, cinema chain executives, actors and stars, media, and quite a few producers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone who was supposed to come had arrived, though some might still be on their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Nan enter the door, quite a few people greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao strode over in a few steps, \"You finally arrived; sleeping in at a time like this, you really are laid-back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to leave enough of a stage for you,\" Lin Nan teased.\u003C\u002Fp>",2217,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","56105af10b69eb5c15a71216fb0c5a6a26c769da12a9e4a5c22a550dd83bdd35","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-46","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-44",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]