Peking Opera and Peking Film, known as the cradle of performing arts, represent the ultimate dream for many actors. They have also cultivated a large number of pillars of the film and television industry, making significant contributions and achievements to China's film and television industry.
Although Xiao He had never considered these two schools as his dream schools before, it did not prevent him from developing a strong curiosity and desire to explore them after entering the circle.
Especially after receiving guidance from outstanding seniors like Zhuo Jianhua and Gao Zhenxia, Xiao He was even more eager to come and see this place.
This lecture was held at the old campus in Dongcheng District. Most of the buildings here are old-fashioned, mostly single-story houses and simple, old-fashioned buildings. Because it was winter, the ivy on many of the exterior walls was withered and yellowed, giving it a somewhat desolate look, but also a strong sense of history. The campus itself isn't very large, but it has all the necessary facilities, including several well-known theaters, making the overall artistic atmosphere exceptionally rich.
This wasn't Liu Rulan's first visit, but she still slowed down and first led Xiao He on a tour of the campus.
Although schools should be on holiday now, there are still many people on the streets, and they are mostly handsome men and beautiful women with outstanding looks and temperament. Even the older teachers are very elegant and look like cultured and refined artists.
Along the way, they also encountered several other artists and their agents.
However, both artists were wearing masks and hats and did not want to exchange too many pleasantries. So, their managers simply nodded to each other and then left with their respective artists.
After exploring the campus to their heart's content, it was time to leave. Liu Rulan gave Xiao He a general idea of where the classrooms were located, and then left with Xiao Chen.
Soon, Xiao He also arrived at the lecture classroom.
It was called a lecture, but it was actually just a small class. The classroom was a regular rehearsal room, furnished mainly with wooden floors and a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror. There weren't even any benches; everyone just had to take off their shoes and sit directly on the cushions.
When Xiao He entered, a number of people had already gathered in the classroom.
To Xiao He's great surprise, he also ran into an acquaintance here.
"You're here too?" Pu Rong smiled, then waved his hand, pushed out the cushion next to him, and gestured for Xiao He to sit down.
Xiao He took off his hat but not his mask, and sat down next to Pu Rong, equally surprised: "You too?"
"Hehe, I heard there's a class here, and I happen to be in Beijing recently, so I came to audit it."
Pu Rong explained with a smile.
Xiao He quickly understood.
This class included teacher Zhuo Jianhua, who was the senior colleague who recommended the script for "The Thief Catcher" to Pu Rong during the filming of "The Killer". Pu Rong was able to play the lead role in "The Thief Catcher", so he probably knew teacher Zhuo.
Sure enough, the entertainment industry is a small world; everyone knows each other eventually.
After briefly explaining to Pu Rong why he had come to audit the class, Pu Rong exclaimed in amazement, "To actually gain Professor Gao's approval, you truly deserve it."
Xiao He smiled helplessly: "Teacher Gao is kind-hearted and cares about the younger generation."
Pu Rong rolled his eyes, having already seen through Xiao He's true nature: "...Alright, you don't need to explain anymore, I understand. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile—so how have you been lately? I still have your Mo Tun emojis on my phone!"
Xiao He: "...Let's not talk about this, we can still be good friends."
God knows who did this despicable thing, photoshopping their face from when they were gouging someone's mouth onto a panda's face, with the added image of them holding a finger to their lips, and the caption: "Little mouth doesn't speak."
Unexpectedly, this meme went viral, and later a netizen even created another set of memes to match it, making it even more aggressive—still featuring the familiar panda head, but this time with a slapping motion, and the caption below: "Talkative, but get slapped."
With Mo Tun's fierce expression paired with the panda head, he can't really look that fierce.
Thus, it became one of the most frequently used emojis in online meme battles.
Xiao He doesn't even want to open his phone's messages right now. As soon as he does, he sees his old friends in the dorm group chat going crazy with his emojis. If he switches to another group, he sees all sorts of other emojis from Mo Tun...
Xiao He: 6
The world was plunged into darkness.
"Hahaha--"
Pu Rong burst into laughter, and Xiao He could only forcefully change the subject: "Has your film crew finished shooting? When are you planning to go back to Shanghai?"
"Hehe, probably next week." Pu Rong barely managed to suppress his smile.
Since the hit series "The Thief Catcher" became a sensation, Pu Rong, the lead actor, has been inundated with offers for roles, finally escaping the predicament of being a child star with a cold constitution. His recent crime drama also received very good reviews. Although it hasn't become a huge hit, he has steadily established himself in the entertainment industry, and he is now mostly getting leading roles. His career is developing quite well.
Xiao He was genuinely happy for him.
While Xiao He and Pu Rong were talking, the other students also noticed them.
Although Xiao He and Pu Rong were both wearing masks, anyone who knew them even slightly could recognize them. Moreover, given their current fame, it would be easy for students to spot them.
"Ah, it's Xiao He! And Pu Rong too! They've teamed up again!"
"I want to get an autograph! I don't know if it's possible..."
"Hey, someone's gone! Great, let's go too!"
Several students came over one after another to ask Xiao He and Pu Rong for autographs.
Neither Xiao He nor Pu Rong refused.
"Teacher Pu, I, I really love your thief-catching team! I'm a fan of both of you!"
Fu Meihua said excitedly, then took out her notebook and handed it to Pu Rong: "I wonder if we still have a chance to see The Thief Catcher 2? I'm really looking forward to the new work!"
Pu Rong accepted the document and smoothly wrote his name, saying apologetically, "We haven't received any news about this yet, sorry."
"It's alright, it's alright."
After Pu Rong signed the document, he handed it to Xiao He, who then signed his own name. At the same time, Xiao He looked up and glanced at the girl next to Fu Meihua.
Those who can attend classes here are naturally good at acting and have good looks. This girl is the kind of delicate beauty like Lin Daiyu, with a pair of willow-leaf eyebrows and clear, watery eyes. She has the temperament of a classical beauty and is unforgettable at first glance.
Xiao He thought this person's temperament was quite unique, and also...
Do you want my autograph?
Xiao He took the initiative to ask the other party.
Fu Meihua took the notebook from Xiao He, excitedly squeezed Pan Yuerou's arm, and frantically gave Pan Yuerou eyelashes: Hurry up and sign it!
Pan Yuerou met Xiao He's gaze, then looked away somewhat guiltily, shaking her head slightly: "Sorry, I'm not a fan of yours, I just came with my friend."
Then she pulled Fu Meihua away.
Fu Meihua: ? !!!
"Why are you in such a hurry? I haven't even taken a picture with them yet!"
Fu Meihua was pulled aside by Pan Yuerou and said sadly.
Pan Yuerou felt a little guilty and pursed her lips shyly: "I'm sorry, how about you go ask for it again after class?"
"Oh well, never mind."
Fu Meihua had already put her mind at ease and asked Pan Yuerou with some curiosity, "Were you scared by Brother Xiao? Although he looks a bit fierce, he is actually a very nice person."
Pan Yuerou's expression froze, then she tried to cover it up by tidying up the stray hairs on her bangs: "No, nothing!"
What Fu Meihua didn't know was that Pan Yuerou was once a hater of Xiao He.
Before Su Shengxi exposed those things, Pan Yuerou regarded Su Shengxi as her idol and was willing to fight for her idol.
Although Su Shengxi's career collapsed later and she had long since stopped being a fan, she did say bad things about Xiao He when she was really into him.
To my utter surprise, I actually met the real person this time.
Pan Yuerou knew that Xiao He didn't know she was a hater, but she ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) was still so embarrassed in front of Xiao He that she scratched her toes on the ground.
If she could turn back time, she would really like to kill herself with a block of tofu for liking Su Shengxi in the past.
