Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

Chapter 44 Mr. Li, your outfit makes you look like you're going on a blind date.

"Practice slowly, practice slowly," Shen Li said with a forced smile.

When it came time to pay, Ling Yingying waved her hand and said she'd really pay for everything. Shen Li secretly glanced at the bill—goodness, almost four hundred yuan! This woman is really generous.

Stepping out of the barbecue restaurant, the evening breeze felt cool on my face.

Ling Yingying stood under the streetlight, her curvaceous figure, encased in a tight white tank top and denim shorts, even more alluring in the dim light.

She lit a cigarette, took a drag, and exhaled a cloud of smoke; the scene had a touch of decadent beauty.

"Shen Li," Ling Yingying suddenly turned her face, her eyes appearing hazy and deep behind the smoke, "Let me tell you, Beijing Film Academy is already halfway into the entertainment industry. There are many opportunities in this circle, but also many pitfalls. Don't trust anyone too much, especially women."

Shen Li was completely baffled.

The other party's words were a bit too forward, especially coming from Ling Yingying; they sounded like dark humor.

"Sister Yingying, does what you're saying... include yourself?"

Ling Yingying laughed, her laughter shaking with delight: "Of course! I'm not exactly a saint either. I might treat you to roast lamb chops today, but tomorrow I might have you taking a knife for me. So, you'd better think it over."

After saying that, she stubbed out her cigarette, flicked it into the trash can, waved to Shen Li, and walked away gracefully, her canvas shoes swaying and her peach-shaped buttocks tightly encased in hot pants.

Shen Li stood there, watching her figure disappear into the night.

"Damn, the girls at Beijing Film Academy are all so difficult to deal with."

He shook his head and turned to walk back to his dormitory.

On the way, I took out my phone, opened the notes app, and started updating the "Beijing Film Academy Fairy Illustrated Guide":

Ling Yingying, nicknamed "Little Daji of Beijing Film Academy," is a sophomore majoring in acting. She has an SSR figure, a straightforward and fiery personality, but is also quite cunning. She seems to have a past conflict with Lan Xiu. She proactively offered to be the spokesperson for "Lili Run," but her motives are unclear. Strategy: Maintain cooperation, be wary of attempts to win her over, and never take sides.

New intelligence reveals that Lan Xiu once "used" a certain senior student, discarding him after use. Her methods are cunning; we must be highly vigilant.

After finishing writing, I flipped back to my previous notes:

Xiao Zhao. Peach-shaped buttocks, sweet voice, seemingly innocent, skilled at "fishing" (i.e., cultivating romantic relationships). Actively asks for phone numbers and wants to team up. Her gaze during today's performance class was unusual, seemingly testing the waters. Strategy: Play dumb, keep your distance.

Chu Yao, a resource-rich actress with an hourglass figure and a cunning mind. Today, she attempted to "recruit" him but was outmaneuvered. Her network of relationships is complex; the best strategy is to remain polite, avoid close relationships, and be wary of being used.

Hao Yan, a senior at Beijing Film Academy, is a femme fatale. She's a method actress, skilled at "taking action." Strategy: High risk, keep your distance unless the price is right.

Shen Li looked at the "Fairy Compendium" and a signature, slightly calculating smile appeared on her lips.

"Xiao Zhao wants to raise fish, Chu Yao wants to recruit her, Ling Yingying wants to win her over, Hao Yan wants... well, I can't even guess what that other lady is up to."

"But it's okay. You guys do your thing, I'll do mine..."

Put away your phone and quicken your pace.

Tomorrow is Saturday, and I've arranged to have dinner with Xiong Rui's senior. The stunt work area at the film studio is the "new battlefield for making money" that we need to explore right now.

Running errands on campus, taking attendance for others, and reserving seats are all minor tasks on campus, while filming is the real threshold to entering the entertainment industry.

Back in the dorm, Jing Yang was lying on his bed scrolling through Douyin (TikTok). Seeing him come in, he immediately sat up: "Holy crap, Shen Li, you went to eat roasted lamb chops? With whom? I can smell it!"

"Ling Yingying".

Jing Yang was stunned. It took him a while to recover: "What did you say?! Ling Yingying?! The Little Daji of Beijing Film Academy?! That sophomore, the one with the amazing figure and the explosive temper?!"

"Um."

"Holy crap!!!" Jing Yang jumped out of bed. "How the hell did you hook up with her?! Why should she treat you to roast lamb chops?! I've been following her on Douyin for half a month, and I haven't even gotten a single reply to her comment!"

Yang Yi poked his head out from the bathroom: "Shen Li, did you have dinner with Ling Yingying? Is she easy to talk to? She looks pretty fierce."

Dai Xiao floated down from the upper bunk: "According to my intelligence, Ling Yingying is a sophomore majoring in performing arts, with 12 followers on social media, known for her figure and straightforward personality. Shen Li, establishing contact with her could be of potential value to the promotion of 'Lili Run'."

Shen Li gave a thumbs up: "Brother Xiao has good taste. That's right, Sister Yingying agreed to be our spokesperson."

Jing Yang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets: "A spokesperson?! Her?! Holy crap, Shen Li, you're a genius! With her as our spokesperson, how could our platform possibly lack traffic?"

Yang Yi was also excited: "Then we need to hurry up and finish developing the mini-program!"

"Right!" Shen Li sat down in a chair, clapped her hands, and said, "Brother Xiao, we need to speed up the technical development. Young Master Jing, start preparing the marketing plan. Yang Yi, start streamlining the logistics and customer service processes. Next week, our 'LiLi Run' will officially begin its internal beta test!"

The three of them echoed each other, and the dormitory was filled with lively chatter.

Shen Li looked at her three roommates, who were completely fooled by her, and felt very pleased.

With tech geeks, social butterflies, and hardworking honest people, this team is complete!

He took out his phone and sent Xiong Rui a WeChat message: "Brother Xiong, BBQ at the 'usual spot' tomorrow night, see you there! I've got my wallet ready!"

Xiong Rui replied instantly: "Alright! My senior brother said, order whatever you want, drink whatever you want! You're going to go bankrupt!"

Shen Li laughed and cursed, then threw her phone on the bed.

Film studio, stuntman, extra, featured actor... Tomorrow, Shen Li will gradually step into the industry.

As for those enchanting girls from the Beijing Film Academy, there's plenty of time; we can explore them gradually...

On Saturday evening, Shen Li changed into her "battle outfit"... the only decent thing she had, a dark blue polo shirt, paired with faded jeans, and looked at herself in the mirror.

Well, his face is alright, but his physique... well, it's better than nothing.

"Mr. Li, you look like you're going on a blind date."

Jingyang lay on the bed with his legs crossed, his face covered with the newly bought bamboo charcoal mask that "is said to dissolve when rinsed with water," making him look as black as a lump of coal.

"What blind date? Today I'm meeting Xiong Ge's senior apprentice, the head of the stunt team at the film studio. First impressions are important. I need to make him think I'm reliable, hardworking, and not some pampered young punk." Shen Li said while adjusting her collar.

Yang Yi poked his head out from the restroom: "Shen Li, did you bring enough money? I heard that people at the film studio drink like it's water."

Shen Li patted her pocket: "Don't worry, I've saved up my hard-earned money for almost half a month, and I'm betting it all on today. You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub, and you can't win a show without spending money on drinks."

Dai Xiao floated down from the upper bunk: "According to my calculations, the average cost per person at 'Old Place' BBQ outside the North Gate is about 80 to 120 yuan. For a three-person gathering, including drinks, it's estimated to cost 400 to 600 yuan. Shen Li, are you sure your balance can handle that?"

"…Brother Xiao, could you please not give me these kinds of numbers before I leave the house?"

"Seek truth from facts."