novellhall Chapter 78 Mao Xiaotong's Failure in the College Entrance Examination
Chapter 78 Mao Xiaotong's Failure in the College Entrance Examination
When people get busy, time is like free eggs in a supermarket; it's gone before you even have a chance to reach for them.
In the blink of an eye, almost 20 days have passed since I returned to the capital.
Of the three songs that Na Ying and Xiao Ke co-wrote, only "Wujiapo 2005" is still in the process of being written. The other two songs have been completed, and the studio versions of Na Ying and Xiao Ke's songs have also been produced. Once they are officially released, they can sit back and collect the money.
After registering, Xu Jingxing's personal blog, aided by the article "Searching for Xu Jingxing," saw its first post receive 3 views in a single day, and the total number of views accumulated during this period reached 50.
Although it can't compare to the hundreds of millions of views in the later era of data traffic, it was still quite impressive in 05 when the internet was just emerging.
At the suggestion of Xinlang editor Zhao Jia, Xu Jingxing posts some essays every three or four days. The texts are all provided by Zhao Jia. Xinlang blog is still in the promotion period, and the editors have put a lot of effort into promoting it. They even edit some eye-catching texts for some celebrities they have invited who do not have time to post, so they can help the celebrities post regularly.
However, the effect brought by Xinlang Blog is still very significant. Now, when he walks on the street, fans can recognize Xu Jingxing.
Moreover, fans are no longer calling him "the guy who filmed GG with Fan Bingbing," but can directly call out Xu Jingxing's name.
Some fans even tracked down to Xu Jingxing's studio, but they weren't malicious or fanatical; they just asked for autographs and photos and left.
At Yang Siwei's strong suggestion, Xu Jingxing now has to wear a mask whenever he goes out. Although the concept of "sasaeng fans" doesn't exist in this era, encountering an extreme fan can still be quite a headache.
The studio renovation is almost complete, and all the paperwork has been done. Today, we're waiting for some soft furnishings to be brought in, and then the entire renovation will be finished.
Having just assembled the desk she bought online, Tang Yan walked into the studio carrying a plastic bag.
"Here you go." Tang Yan placed the packaging bag in Xu Jingxing's hand. "These are the masks you wanted."
"Old Xu, you've really made it big now! You even have to wear a mask when you go out."
Two figures suddenly appeared behind Tang Yan; Mao Junjie and Guo Zhenni walked out with smiles on their faces.
"We're pretty well-known on blogs now, you know."
Xu Jingxing took out three four-ring ice creams from the refrigerator and distributed them to the three of them. They then sat down on the sofa together.
"Old Xu, what's the name of that movie you mentioned you were going to film last time we ate together?" Mao Junjie put the ice cream back in the refrigerator. "I'm on my period, so I can't eat anything cold."
"The first water of heaven, by Huang Lei." Xu Jingxing took another bottle of room temperature mineral water from the table and handed it to Mao Junjie.
"I really envy you. You just finished filming a big production like 'The Investiture of the Gods' and went straight to Huang Lei's production team."
After speaking, Mao Junjie looked at Tang Yan and Guo Zhenni, who were sitting together, and asked:
"Summer vacation is almost here, what are your plans?"
"I've taken on a role in a movie, and I'll be going back to Hengdian next week," Guo Zhenni said while fiddling with her nails.
"Is it the film crew you mentioned auditioning for, 'The Mute Bride'?" Mao Junjie asked.
"Mm!" Guo Zhenni nodded.
Xu Jingxing looked at Guo Zhenni. He had been deliberately avoiding her for some time, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that she was about to leave for Hengdian.
Although Xu Jingxing hadn't seen the drama "The Mute Bride," it had achieved good ratings in both Taiwan and mainland China in his previous life. It was a representative of melodramatic dramas and can be considered a collective memory of the older generation.
Sensing Xu Jingxing's gaze, Guo Zhenni revealed a subtle smile, met his eyes, and quietly winked at him.
"Fairy!"
Xu Jingxing quickly averted his gaze and began playing with the Zippo lighter he had just bought.
"Where's Tangtang?"
"I'm going home for a bit, and then I'll come back."
"That's perfect, we can go together." Mao Junjie sat down next to Tang Yan and took her arm. "I'm also going to Shanghai."
"Are you going to audition?" Tang Yan asked.
"No," Mao Junjie said mysteriously, "I'm going to meet someone I met online!"
"Online friend?"
The three of them shouted almost in unison.
"What are you doing? Is it really that serious? You scared me." Mao Junjie took a sip of water and said calmly.
"Where did you meet your online friend?" Tang Yan asked.
"Audition Online!"
"Is that the game you play every day in your dorm, banging away on your keyboard?"
"Yes!" Mao Junjie said with a look of longing.
"Isn't this too hasty? Have you even seen what he looks like?"
Tang Yan said with some concern.
"You'll see him this time you go."
"Don't go there and find out it's a burly, forty-year-old man picking his toes."
Xu Jingxing poured cold water on the idea.
"Go to hell!" Mao Junjie gave Xu Jingxing the middle finger. "With my CP's typing speed, how could a forty-year-old possibly have that kind of reaction ability?"
"Then I wish you good luck."
The success rate of meeting someone in person without seeing photos or videos is about the same as winning the lottery.
If they were really good-looking, they would have sent me their photos long ago; there's no need for them to be mysterious.
In his past life, when WeChat's "Shake" feature became popular, the first thing Xu Jingxing did after adding friends was to exchange photos. Why would he need to hide the fact that he was handsome?
Unless you're ugly!
Just as several people were advising Mao Junjie that meeting someone she met online was too dangerous, Xu Jingxing's phone rang.
It's Mao Xiaotong, whom I've been trying to contact for a long time without getting a response.
After taking his phone outside and making sure Tang Yan couldn't hear him, Xu Jingxing answered the call.
"Feed?"
"Brother Jingxing." Mao Xiaotong's voice was weak on the other end of the phone.
"What have you been doing all this time? Why didn't you answer my calls?" Xu Jingxing asked.
"I..." Mao Xiaotong hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
"What's wrong with you?"
Xu Jingxing figured his father probably wouldn't be released so soon.
"I..." Mao Xiaotong still looked like she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Xu Jingxing's patience was wearing thin. "Tell me quickly, what happened?"
"I'm sorry, Jingxing, I've let you down." Mao Xiaotong sobbed, "The results are out, and my score isn't high enough for the Central Academy of Drama."
In fact, Xu Jingxing had had this feeling for a long time. Mao Xiaotong had disappeared after the college entrance examination. He couldn't think of any other reason besides not doing well on the exam.
"It's okay if you didn't do well on the exam, it's not like the sky is falling," Xu Jingxing comforted him. "Don't feel guilty, you can always repeat a year."
"No, I'm not repeating a grade!" Mao Xiaotong said. "I'm going to work! I'm not going to school anymore!"
How did this girl end up working?
"Where are you now?" Xu Jingxing asked.
"I'm in Tianjin!"
"Then wait for me. I'll come to see you tomorrow, and we'll talk face to face."
After saying that, Xu Jingxing hung up the phone without waiting for Mao Xiaotong's reply.
A girl's beauty is a winning combination, whether it's her education, emotional intelligence, IQ, or family background.
But it can't just be pretty.
It's too dangerous to go out and work recklessly.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Jingxing was about to go back inside when he noticed Guo Zhenni standing behind him, smiling and staring at him.
"You... seem to be hiding something."