Chapter 9 Star Seniors
While Lin Xingchen and other freshmen in the 2005 class were busy meeting classmates who would study together in the next four years, the seniors and sisters of Shanghai Theater began to be busy decorating the welcome meeting held at the college theater this afternoon.
As a gathering where new and old students appear in the annual Shanghai Theater Academy will invite some graduate Shanghai Theater students to attend. Inspire the students present to work hard, and also allow these successful and famous students to relive the atmosphere of the college.
Graduates who can receive such invitations are naturally popular artists in China. These students return to their alma maters, making them feel proud while also showing the achievements of the college in cultivating talents to the outside world.
Although we will not invite too many media reporters, we can be the top three art colleges in China. At such a conference, some local media reporters will also be invited to participate and provide free publicity and reporting for the college.
As the welcome party is about to begin, the matter about the representatives of the new students has become the object of discussion among the old students. Even Lin Xingchen did not expect that he would be famous at the Shanghai Theatre Academy for the first time and would come so quickly.
After the morning class meeting, Long Jun, director of the Department of Drama Literature, specially called Lin Xingchen to the office. He said kindly: "Student Lin, this time you will speak at the conference on behalf of the freshman in the 2005 class. Are you under pressure?"
Faced with the inquiry from the department director, Lin Xingchen had met the other party once when he applied for the re-examination the previous time. However, there were four other teachers from the literature department who conducted the re-examination together.
It is clear that the department chair should still attach great importance to himself. Lin Xingchen quickly said: "One thing! To be honest, I am indeed a little flattered to have me as the representative of the freshman this time the college chose to speak on stage.
But I know very well that this is a rare opportunity for me to exercise. Yesterday I received a notice from the college that I had written a speech, but I didn’t know how the effect was.
If the director doesn’t dislike it, I will go back and bring the speech now. Please help me review it. For me, this kind of thing is also a big girl who gets into the sedan chair. When I first get up, I will never feel assured until the moment I lift the veil!”
Listening to Lin Xingchen's self-deprecating humor, Long Jun, who interviewed Lin Xingchen, was very clear. The boy in front of him gave him a sense of stability that was inconsistent with his age. With his words and demeanors during the re-examination, he believed that Lin Xingchen would not disappoint him.
He quickly smiled and said, "I'll be exempted from reviewing for you. I believe in your strength. In fact, this time I chose you as the representative of the freshman. The Performance Department and some school leaders also had some discussions, but in the end I chose you.
In recent years, students who speak on behalf of new students are usually freshmen in the Performance Department. It is rare that you have the opportunity to speak on behalf of our Literature Department this time. I hope you can show the grand and steady attitude of the re-examination site that day.
There is another situation, I don’t know if you know it. This time you did not change your original intention and still chose to apply for the Shanghai Theatre Academy, which also attracted the attention of several educational media. Many people think that with your college entrance examination results, you should have chosen a more well-known university.
The discussion has not ended yet. I heard from the teacher of the External Relations Department who received the media that in the afternoon, two media outlets with different opinions sent reporters to the college. It seems that they came to the college to listen to the speech of you, the top student in the liberal arts.
Telling you these situations is not about putting pressure on you. Instead, I hope that you can keep your heart and say whatever you want. Even if you say something wrong, no one will blame you. After all, you are just a freshman who has just entered school!”
That being said, Lin Xingchen really thinks this way, that would be too ignorant. Even at this moment, Lin Xingchen understood why the department head would summon him after class, and he was a little worried!
Lin Xingchen, who has two life experiences, quickly smiled and said, "Director, please rest assured. No matter what the arguments outside, my determination to pursue my dreams will not be shaken. Please rest assured that I will prepare carefully for the speech at the afternoon conference."
Looking at Lin Xingchen's face, he showed a confident expression again, Long Jun felt that this student was really good. In the past, there were not many students who were called to the office by him, who could be as calm as Lin Xingchen.
Without disturbing Lin Xingchen too much, Long Jun ended the conversation after saying a few words of encouragement. Lin Xingchen, who walked out of the office, soon saw Chen Bin and others standing down the teacher's office building, looking around from time to time.
When Chen Bin found Lin Xingchen appearing, he said with concern again: "Three, what are the directors asking you for?"
Lin Xingchen did not answer this question positively, but smiled and said, "Why didn't you go to the cafeteria? You won't wait for me to treat you, right? Tell you, my wealth is not as thick as yours!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Mingzhou said frankly: "Three, don't change the topic. Be honest, what did the director call you to do? Is it related to what the Welcome Club will say in the afternoon?"
Faced with the curiosity of the three roommates, Lin Xingchen could only say helplessly: "You have guessed it, then what else should I say? Don't worry, I am a good student of the three good ones and have just entered the college and have not made any mistakes. I will not be criticized!"
After chatting with three roommates downstairs, Lin Xingchen finally paid for the money and paid for lunch. Of course, compared to Chen Bin's heavy bleeding yesterday, Lin Xingchen still paid a lot of discount today.
After dinner, Chen Bin, who had been busy wandering around the college to inquire about the news, came the latest news about the college freshman conference from time to time. Seeing Chen Bin busy, Lin Xingchen was moved, and he also felt that Chen Bin's personality was more suitable to be a reporter.
Considering that he was going to speak on stage in the afternoon, Lin Xingchen also specially changed into a casual outfit that looked capable and refreshing. As for Chen Bin's suggestion, it would be more appropriate to change a suit, but Lin Xingchen doesn't like that kind of outfit.
In Lin Xingchen's opinion, he is not a successful person. In such an occasion, wearing a suit seems a bit alternative. As a student, casual sportswear is more suitable, and it can also demonstrate the confidence and freedom of young people.
As the college radio rang, the students of Shanghai Opera who gathered in each class first came to the theater where the class teachers of all ages were led by the theater where the performance department usually did a report performance. Such a scene was actually difficult to see in Shanghai Opera.
After entering the theater, I saw a red carpet in the middle of the theater, and several cameras were set up next to it. I could even see media reporters with cameras hanging on both sides of the red carpet.
When Lin Xingchen saw such a scene for the first time, he felt his heart beat faster. However, as the team sat down, his slightly excited and nervous mood quickly calmed down.
In Lin Xingchen's opinion, if he can't handle such an occasion today, how can he talk about his future plans to appear on the screen and become a star artist that has attracted much attention in the spotlight?
When I was pursuing the dream of a star in my previous life, Lin Xingchen had heard a saying in the entertainment industry. Every successful artist must have a strong heart. Without a strong heart, he could not cope with the complex and changeable atmosphere of the entertainment industry.
As a celebrity artist, he must experience such a scene when attending any public event. If he is in the theater of Shanghai Theater, he cannot calm down. If he really appears in public in the future, he will be so scared that his legs are weak!
I've died once, are you still afraid of such a scene?
Thinking of this, Lin Xingchen's mood quickly calmed down. Chen Bin, who was sitting with him, seemed very excited after sitting down: "Third brother, look at this show, I'm afraid there will be many big shots today!"
Lin Xingchen said helplessly at Chen Bin's excitement: "Boss, this is just a freshman meeting at the college. What big shots can come? The red carpet and reporters in the middle are more for the celebrities and seniors who are about to appear!"
Chen Bin, who was poured with cold water by Lin Xingchen, didn't feel anything wrong with what he said just now. He continued: "Third brother, you kid is really going to show off this time! So many reporters won't be for you, right?"
Listening to Chen Bin's words and inconsistent with the words, Lin Xingchen rolled his eyes and said, "Boss, please! I am just an unknown man. These reporters are coming to me for Mao? Is it necessary for you to be shocked and deceitful?"
Just as the two were whispering, they suddenly saw the Shanghai Opera students on both sides of the aisle, and Hula stood up. Soon, the student union cadre responsible for hosting on the stage called out the guest who made the Shanghai Opera students look sideways.
‘Next, let us welcome senior Hu Ge who attended this freshman conference with warm applause!’
As the host finished speaking, the first collective applause sounded when he arrived at the venue. Looking at the young man who walked into the red carpet and greeted with a smile on his face, Lin Xingchen also knew that the red carpet show of the new life conference might have officially begun.
This young man who has filmed many well-known film and television works in later generations is also considered a well-known male artist in the Chinese film and television industry. The college invited him to attend today's welcome party, and more importantly, he felt that he is more popular now.
As a student who has just graduated from Shanghai Theater, he is also a local from Mingzhu, and the agency signed by the company is also Mingzhu. Hu Ge is also considered the spokesperson of Shanghai Theater to some extent. After Hu Ge appeared, the applause in the theater almost stopped.
What surprised Lin Xingchen was that the senior Tong Dawei, who he wanted to meet, was also on the list of outstanding graduates this time.
Seeing these Shanghai Theater graduates who entered the market one after another, Lin Xingchen truly felt that Shanghai Theater has indeed cultivated many outstanding talents in the film and television industry! This also shows that Shanghai Theater is regarded as a cradle of stars, which is a true name.
So, who is fortunate to become a freshman in Shanghai Theatre, can he be like these seniors who graduated from the school and have the guests who return to the college to enjoy the welcome treatment of a freshman in the future?
Chapter completed!