Chapter 0601: Suggestion

Many people don't understand that the film and television circle and the entertainment circle are actually two different concepts.

The mainland entertainment circle gradually formed after the 1980s, with academic and government backgrounds being strong characteristics of the entertainment industry. Young men and women mostly entered the performing arts through various film schools, such as the Central Academy of Drama, Beijing Film Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and music conservatories. For a long time, like employees of other state-owned enterprises, they had formal positions in various film studios and theaters. Due to policy restrictions, the entertainment industry was never fully liberalized; there were only actors, no stars.

After the reform and opening up, trends from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and abroad flooded in, and the mainland entertainment circle began to form. But for a long time, the entertainment headlines were always dominated by stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Faced with the mature entertainment industry from outside, the mainland appeared quite backward.

However, with the rapid development of the mainland economy, the entertainment market today is no longer what it used to be. For example, the surge in box office revenue has driven the entire entertainment circle: in the TV drama industry, local TV stations are also building their own entertainment brands. But constrained by policy restrictions and insufficient development time, the mainland entertainment circle still has a long way to go.

Except for Zhao Fusheng, probably no one would know what a huge industry the domestic film and television entertainment industry would become in the future, and how many people would change their destinies because of it.

Of course, as for the few people in front of him, Zhao Fusheng didn't know how their futures would unfold—whether they would continue in film and television work or pursue other careers. But now, these youthful and beautiful girls were harboring dreams of stardom, looking forward to graduating from university and becoming world-famous stars.

"By the way, I heard you've met Andy Lau?" the girls asked curiously.

There was no help for it; Fan Baobao was always showing off her boyfriend in the dormitory. Although they weren't familiar with Zhao Fusheng, they were well-versed in his stories.

Zhao Fusheng didn't mind it. Men, after all, have a bit of vanity. If a man can't even make his girlfriend proud of him, he's really too much of a failure.

"I collaborated with him on an ad I planned before," Zhao Fusheng nodded and replied.

"What's he like in person?"

"Is he especially handsome?"

The Heavenly King Liu still held a high place in the girls' hearts, and everyone eagerly asked about him.

Zhao Fusheng naturally told them everything he knew. In his view, these were small matters; after all, idol worship wasn't limited to these girls—he himself was the same.

The group chatted for a long time until the sky gradually darkened. Zhao Fusheng looked outside, thought for a moment, and said, "How about this: I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight, okay?"

Naturally, no one objected, and even Fan Baobao was happily planning what to eat in the evening.

The group went to a nearby hotpot restaurant for a hotpot meal. Since they were all girls except for Zhao Fusheng, they didn't drink much.

The girls didn't have big appetites; in fact, the purpose of the gathering was more about chatting.

Because they still had to return to the dormitory at night, the group soon left. Of course, in their own words, they were creating a private space for Zhao Fusheng and Fan Baobao.

"So, how was it? Chatting with a bunch of beauties, happy?"

Watching Fan Baobao's roommates leave, before Zhao Fusheng could speak, a crisp voice sounded in his ear.

Blinking, Zhao Fusheng turned his head to look at Fan Baobao, and then broke into a smile.

"What's up, are you jealous?" Zhao Fusheng laughed at his girlfriend. Someone pouted, her face clearly written with the words 'I'm not happy.'

"Not at all." Fan Baobao was as proud as a little swan, snorted and said, "I just saw you chatting too happily, reminding you that several of them have boyfriends."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's right, I also have a girlfriend."

Zhao Fusheng nodded hastily, looking like a lackey.

There's no need to put on a rational front in front of close ones; living that way is really meaningless.

"You know what's good for you!"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng like this, Fan Baobao didn't say anything more. Jokes were jokes; she still knew when to say what.

"Come on, let's go home." Zhao Fusheng smiled and took Fan Baobao's hand, and the two walked together toward their住处.

It's said that separation makes the heart grow fonder. Lovers in the sweetest stage of their relationship, whether Zhao Fusheng or Fan Baobao, cherished their days together.

"Fusheng, what do you think? After we graduate from college, we could rent a place together in Beijing and try to buy a house as soon as possible, okay?"

Fan Baobao suddenly said to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Sure, whatever makes you happy."

Although he wanted to tell Fan Baobao that the house they were living in now had already been bought by him, thinking of his girlfriend's temper, if she knew this, she would probably put on a full-scale martial arts show. Zhao Fusheng thought about it and gave up the idea of seeking death.

Since Fan Baobao liked to struggle, he would struggle with her.

"By then, I'll take more acting roles, and you'll do more planning. Let's try to buy a house in Beijing as soon as possible. Then we'll let Uncle, Auntie, and my mom retire early, and we'll be responsible for supporting the family..." Fan Baobao simply linked arms with Zhao Fusheng, leaned her head on his shoulder, and softly spoke of her fantasies about the future.

Zhao Fusheng's smile remained unchanged as he listened to her words.

"Oh, by the way, Sister Hua said that after National Day, I can take roles with lines, no more extras." Fan Baobao suddenly remembered something important and excitedly said to Zhao Fusheng.

Recently, she had been an extra in various crews, playing corpses, maids, and even wearing a cheongsam to dance as a backup for a certain star.

In short, Fan Baobao's career as an extra was quite colorful. In her own words, she never knew before that playing a corpse had so many intricacies.

But regardless, over this time, she had learned a lot.

"Having lines is a good thing." Zhao Fusheng nodded: "If you have the chance, you should perform in stage plays; that will better train your line delivery."

"Stage plays?"

Fan Baobao was stunned, not expecting Zhao Fusheng to give her such a suggestion. Didn't this guy know nothing about acting?

Little did she know, although Zhao Fusheng had never studied acting, the problem was that he now had a large group of big shots in the film and television industry around him, guys like Jiang Wen, who could easily go back to school and give lectures to Fan Baobao and her classmates. Casually introducing a bit of acting knowledge was enough for Zhao Fusheng to fool Fan Baobao, a newcomer.