Chapter 5

Time flew by, and before they knew it, Yanjing City had entered the height of summer.

"Hello, I'm a freshman of the class of 97, I'm here to register, my name is Wu Xiang."

After a 12-hour train journey that felt like a nightmare, Wu Xiang, who had successfully passed the college entrance exam, finally stood at the gate of the Yanjing Film Academy. He carried two large bags, wearing a simple T-shirt and a pair of large shorts, which didn't quite match his long, thin legs, making him look a bit awkward. There was no air conditioning on the green train cars these days, and the weather was really hot.

"Hello, new classmate, I'm Sun Li, your senior. Come on, what are you standing there for? Come and help!" Sun Li, seeing Wu Xiang's thin frame, felt a bit concerned and immediately called for help.

Wu Xiang knew Sun Li; she would appear in several films and TV shows in the future, though she wouldn't become a major star. However, her husband was no ordinary person. In the future, Sun Li would marry a teacher at this school. The teacher wasn't particularly old, but he was very talented, excelling in film, television, and music, and he taught at the Film Academy. His name was Huang San Shi.

"Which department are you in, Wu Xiang? Can I see your admission notice?" Seeing Wu Xiang a bit dazed, Sun Li was very enthusiastic. She had seen many such inexperienced country boys before.

"Oh, hello, Senior. Here's my admission notice." Wu Xiang quickly composed himself. To be honest, he had dreamed of it before, like if Jiang Qin Qin or Zhao Wei had come to pick him up, how great that would be. But he also understood that they were probably busy shooting.

"Oh, you're in the Literature Department, Wu Xiang! Wow, a great talent! Don't forget to share good scripts with your senior in the future." Sun Li was very enthusiastic, and the atmosphere of the conversation was quite pleasant.

"Senior, don't flatter me. I'm not a talent, that title is..." Wu Xiang naturally had to be modest, but before he could finish, Sun Li immediately interrupted him.

"You're being too modest. Excessive modesty is pride... Wait, you don't know?" Sun Li's words confused Wu Xiang.

"Senior, what do you mean?" Wu Xiang asked.

"Oh, you really don't know? You're the top student in the Literature Department!" Sun Li looked at Wu Xiang as if he were an alien.

"What!?" Wu Xiang was shocked.

The Literature Department was actually the Literature Department, but it was called a class. This year, the Literature Department only admitted 18 students, forming one class. Wu Xiang would only know this later. But how did he become the top student?

"You really don't know? You, Wu Xiang, are the top student of the class of 97 in the Literature Department." Sun Li now truly believed that this junior didn't know about it at all.

Wu Xiang didn't know. After the third exam, he immediately returned home because he had important things to do. One was the novel he had in mind, and the other was to review his high school knowledge. If he couldn't graduate and get his high school diploma, his admission to the Film Academy would be in vain, as they wouldn't accept him.

"Wow, another top student, let me see."

"That girl was so pretty, but this time, oh, this one is so thin, like a zombie."

A group of seniors came over to join the fun and mercilessly surrounded Wu Xiang.

"Go away... Go away..." Sun Li was unhappy, looking at the low quality of these guys, "What are you cheering for! Go cool off somewhere else!"

"Hey! How fresh! You just asked for help, and now you're chasing us away. Fine, see you later!" Someone immediately started to cheer, and since Wu Xiang himself was a thin, unattractive boy, the seniors quickly dispersed.

"Phew! Look at you all, do you have any senior's dignity?" Sun Li was helpless with these old classmates.

"Hehe, it's nothing, nothing." As a newcomer, Wu Xiang naturally had to keep a low profile.

Sun Li felt a bit embarrassed, "Don't mind them. They're just a bunch of hormone-driven teenagers. I, your senior, see great potential in you."

"Hehe..." Wu Xiang could only smile and scratch his head.

"Help the new students, help the new students! Why are you all so lazy!?" Sun Li, seeing Wu Xiang's thin frame, felt he really needed help.

"Senior, I'm fine, no problem." Wu Xiang tried to refuse, as he wasn't a girl.

"Look at you, all sweaty. Take a break first." Sun Li didn't care.

"Coming, coming." Finally, someone came over, but the voice was somewhat lazy, and it seemed this guy was muttering, "I knew it, nothing good happens when it's my turn. Everyone else gets beautiful girls, but I get a zombie."

"What are you saying! Nonsense!" Sun Li scolded the guy, how could he judge by appearance?

Wu Xiang still smiled, but he no longer refused the senior's help.

"Hello, I'm your senior. Your dorm room is 307 in the East Dormitory. Follow me."

This lazy guy had a head of long hair with an artistic flair, though it wasn't long enough to braid, it did reach his shoulders. Despite this, his magnetic voice and his signature raised eyebrow gave him away.

Chen Kun! Wu Xiang didn't expect to meet such a big star like this, even if it was in the future, seeing him in person was still impressive.

Wu Xiang quickly suppressed his star-struck feelings, but from what he heard, this guy was also in a youthful, restless phase.

They arrived at the dorm, which wasn't far away. After a few turns and climbing to the third floor, Wu Xiang's future battleground was reached.

"Alright, I'll help you to here, see you later." Chen Kun put the things on the ground and was about to leave, as if afraid of missing the chance to pick up beautiful female students.

"Senior Chen, don't be in a hurry." Wu Xiang put down his bag, and with this one sentence, he stopped Chen Kun.

"You, how do you know my last name is Chen?" Chen Kun was extremely surprised. On the way, he hadn't said a word to Wu Xiang, and this guy knew his last name, which was quite strange.

Wu Xiang, seeing that his one sentence had achieved its purpose, sat down on his bed with a calm demeanor, "I'll tell you, but I doubt you'll believe me. Forget it, you go back and pick up those beautiful female students."

"Hey, you're a strange guy. Tell me why you know my last name. Did you investigate me?" Chen Kun didn't want to leave; he wanted to get to the bottom of it.

"Hehe, Senior Chen, why would I investigate you?" Wu Xiang was telling the truth.

Chen Kun thought about it and agreed. He had no background, so why would anyone investigate him? "Are you from the same hometown? From Chongqing?"

"I'm from the northeast, you can check my registration information."

"Did you take the entrance exam for the Film Academy last year?"

"I'm a graduate of this year."

"Then, this is strange..." Chen Kun was puzzled. How did this junior know his last name?

"Senior Chen, don't you believe that I'm your lucky star?" Wu Xiang's demeanor was almost like setting up a fortune-telling stand, complete with a fan.

"Stop talking nonsense, I don't believe in feudal superstitions!" Chen Kun reaffirmed his scientific attitude.

Wu Xiang thought to himself, no wonder this guy could play Qian Xuesen in the future. However, his desire to tease Chen Kun grew stronger, "Senior, not only do I know your last name is Chen, but I also know your full name is Chen Kun. Is that right?"

"Wow?!" This was even more surprising; he even knew his name.

"Not only do I know these, but I also figured out that Senior Chen has some obstacles in his heart, feeling that he's not suitable for acting and wants to do something else. Is that right?"

When Wu Xiang said this, it was like a thunderbolt to Chen Kun.

"How do you know that!" Chen Kun was almost scared, feeling as if he were naked in front of this junior.

Of course, Wu Xiang had no such intention. He didn't like chrysanthemums or soap, but the information on Baidu had run out, and he felt he had teased Chen Kun enough. It was time to reveal the answer.

"Hehe, actually, I figured it out, but don't overthink it. This kind of fortune-telling is not real. I also believe in Marxism and Maoism, and I don't believe in feudal superstitions."

"Then tell me how you figured it out." Chen Kun was no longer afraid; his interest was piqued. This junior seemed to have some skills.

"Simple." Wu Xiang waved his arm as if he were gently fanning himself, "To prepare for the Film Academy, I read a lot of information about it, including the top students of previous years. Senior Chen is very talented, and you were the top student in the third exam last year, right?"

"That's right!" Chen Kun didn't hide it; it was his honor. But, "How did you know the top student in the third exam was me? I didn't have any photos circulating."

That was the key point, but Wu Xiang had already thought it through, "Being the top student in the third exam, what kind of person would that be? First, they must be handsome. I saw Senior Chen and felt a sense of excellence. Second, Senior Chen has a melancholic aura, which clearly indicates unfulfilled ambition and unrecognized talent. So, I guessed that I would meet the top student from last year, Senior Chen, as soon as I entered the school. Hehe..."

At this moment, Wu Xiang was like a reincarnated Zhuge Liang or a beardless Di Renjie!

"What?!" This result was hard for Chen Kun to accept, but Wu Xiang quickly added, "Being the top student in the third exam, what kind of person would that be? First, they must be handsome. I saw Senior Chen and felt a sense of excellence." Wu Xiang was both answering and flattering.

"Too much praise, too much praise..." Whether male or female, no one dislikes being complimented on their appearance.

"Also, Senior Chen has a melancholic aura, which clearly indicates unfulfilled ambition and unrecognized talent. So, I immediately knew that I had the good fortune to meet the top student from last year, Senior Chen, as soon as I entered the school."

"Ah, hehe, thank you." Chen Kun was flattered and became much friendlier towards his junior.

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