novellhall Chapter 43: The Start of School
Chapter 43: The Start of School
In September, the Taipei Film Academy (TFA) started its semester, and Jing Tian officially became a freshman in the Department of Performing Arts.
With the economic boom, coal bosses gradually entered the market, and the authoritative status of the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy gradually disappeared.
Two years later, the focus will shift from the Beijing circle to the Shanghai circle, and most of the investors will be coal bosses who identify as Shanghai businessmen.
However, the Beijing Film Academy is still a pretty good brand now, and it occasionally produces a few top-tier artists.
Yang Mi from the class of 05, Jing Tian and Shuang Zi from this year, and Zhang Yishan and Yang Zi from the class of 09.
Two days ago, Lu Zheng released the prepared publicity. Jing Tian became popular recently, and with her rumored relationship with Gu Qing, she was one of the few students who was already somewhat famous before entering the school.
When she registered for the new semester, it caused quite a stir, since she was the most famous student in that performance class.
"Hello, senior, I'm a freshman in the Performing Arts Department this year."
Jing Tian, carrying a shoulder bag and pushing a suitcase, also came to the Beijing Film Academy alone to report.
She originally had an assistant, but that's clearly inappropriate now, considering she's a celebrity after all!
"You must be Jing Tian, right? I've heard about you before. Come on, let me show you the process myself."
Looking at Jing Tian, who was youthful and beautiful with innocent eyes, Yang Mi also got up and chatted with her.
Looking at Jing Tian, Yang Mi's mind raced. This girl had been quite a handful lately.
She only had one film this year, and after filming, she stayed at school for quite a while, acting in several school plays.
"Senior, will this be too much trouble for you?"
Jing Tian felt a little uncomfortable looking at the enthusiastic Yang Mi in front of her, but she didn't refuse her kindness and left with her.
Some students from the same class of 05 who were in charge of welcoming new students also looked at the two leaving with strange expressions.
"Do you think Mimi is deliberately waiting for someone else? She wasn't this enthusiastic just now."
"Who says otherwise? But Jing Tian is quite pretty in person."
"They debuted as singers, we can't compare."
"Hey, it'll only last for a short time. The key is whether the resources can keep up."
At the admissions office, people chatted in small groups. To get into the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, one must at least have a good appearance, but they were still taken aback when they saw Jing Tian.
But actors can't just be good-looking; some might even have darker intentions and harbor unfounded grievances.
On the other side, Yang Mi was also running around with Jing Tian, introducing the school while completing the enrollment procedures and taking Jing Tian to her dormitory.
It was a fairly comfortable four-person room, which looked newly renovated, with bunk beds and desks underneath, and all the facilities were spotless.
"Alright, junior, I'll leave you here. Remember to contact me if anything comes up."
Yang Mi watched as the other person put the things away and spoke up, but her feet seemed to be rooted to the spot, and she didn't move at all.
"Thank you, senior. I'll treat you to a meal sometime."
"Oh, you're too kind, junior. How about tonight? It's on me."
"This isn't good... sigh!"
Jing Tian wanted to say something more, but Yang Mi didn't give her the chance and quickly left the room.
She wasn't some otherworldly fairy, so she naturally understood the principle of offering help without expecting anything in return. However, if it was just for a meal, she couldn't very well refuse.
A short while later, the rest of the people in the room arrived one by one, and they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement at the decoration of the dormitory.
These days, freshmen who get to have their dorms renovated are incredibly lucky.
"Hey, Sweetie, we're in the same dorm?"
Chai Biyun shouted out loud, and was also very happy to see Jing Tian coming out of the bathroom.
"Jing Tian, do you still recognize me?"
Kan Qingzi put down her luggage and came over to Jing Tian's side.
"Biyun, Qingzi, it's you two! I didn't expect you to be in the same dorm as us. What a coincidence!"
Jing Tian's eyes lit up as she looked at the familiar faces in front of her, and she was quite happy.
We met during the art exams and have kept in touch ever since. It's really great that we're now in the same dorm.
Having someone you know well is much better than having a stranger around you.
"We're really lucky. The senior student who was welcoming the new students told us that someone sponsored the school with a sum of money, which is why we had the money to renovate the dorms."
"I've heard that too. Apparently, the senior students from previous years are still living in the old dormitories."
The group chatted as they made up their beds and quickly became acquainted.
Jing Tian slowed down her movements and listened attentively, holding her breath.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that she hadn't been implicated in the matter.
She wasn't the one who made the group of people live in the same dormitory, but the dormitory renovation was her responsibility.
"Sweetie, your movie should be coming out soon, right?"
Hao Hao, another girl among the four, also spoke with a hint of envy.
As soon as the words were spoken, the other two also looked at Jing Tian.
I'm really envious of those movie characters.
"What? My movie? He only had a minor role, and he didn't even appear for ten minutes."
Jing Tian rolled her eyes at the group and said in a rather irritable tone.
When I first persuaded Gu Qing to participate in the movie, who knew it would be such a small role?
Even though it was only ten minutes, the filming experience was much better than when I first joined the crew in Hong Kong.
She had completely forgotten about that movie, the one with the python theme.
"It would be great if we could even get a spot in the publicity. If Tian Tian becomes famous, remember not to forget us sisters."
"Exactly! You're the most promising student in our dorm—no, in our entire freshman performing arts department!"
Chai Biyun gave a thumbs up and said jokingly.
Kan Qingzi and Hao Hao exchanged a glance, and in their hearts they agreed with Chai Biyun's statement.
Those who can attend art schools must come from exceptional families and have a broad perspective; it's quite evident that Jing Tian's family is quite prominent.
"Who can say what will happen next? Fame is still uncertain."
"Sigh, Qing-ge keeps saying my acting is bad. He even told me to study hard at school."
Hearing her sisters' praise, even the usually carefree Jing Tian couldn't help but feel happy.
However, when she got to the second half of the sentence, she was a little down. Although Gu Qing didn't say it, she could tell that Gu Qing was quite disgusted with her acting skills.
"Qing-ge? Is that Gu Qing, the director of your movie?"
Chai Biyun seemed to be deep in thought. During the summer vacation, she had also contacted Jing Tian and knew Gu Qing's name.
"Sweetie, what's your relationship with him? Are you a couple?"
Kan Qingzi, always eager for a good show, watched Jing Tian with amusement.
"That's not true, it's all media fabrication. Qing-ge and I are friends, brothers. How could I possibly harm my own brother?"
Having spent so much time with Gu Qing, Jing Tian could lie without batting an eye.
"Then do you think we have a chance? Could you introduce me? I'd like to be your sister-in-law."
"No!"
Jing Tian was furious and startled, standing up abruptly. But looking at the teasing expressions of her sisters, she knew perfectly well that she had been tricked.