Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

What was she implying in Chapter 13? Was she trying to win her over? Or was she testing her?

"What's so difficult about that?"

Jing Yang stood up, striking what he thought was a very cool pose. "Look at me. I'm now a delivery guy who's stumbled into a gangster deal. My eyes need to convey three parts fear, three parts feigned composure, three parts the cunning of a nobody, and one part longing for a better life..."

Shen Li and Yang Yi exchanged a glance and clapped in unison, "Great! Young Master Jing acted well!"

Dai Xiao leaned out from the top bunk and adjusted his glasses: "Friendly reminder, according to Murphy's Law, if something can go wrong, it will, no matter how small the chance. I suggest you prepare a few backup plans."

"...Brother Xiao, your way of comforting people is really unique." Shen Li smiled wryly.

However, he knew in his heart that Dai Xiao was right. The more prepared you are for improvisation, the more composed you will be on the spot.

"Alright, I'll go to the library tonight to do some research and see if I can summarize a few universal character templates," Shen Li decided.

After dinner, Shen Li took her notebook and strolled to the school library.

The library of Beijing Film Academy is also a gathering place for stunning beauties.

Upon entering the reading room, wow, it was a veritable feast for the eyes, with women of all shapes and sizes vying for attention.

There was a literary girl in a white dress, with long flowing hair and a pure and elegant temperament, engrossed in reading "An Actor Prepares". Her profile was soft and her neck was long and fair.

A sexy woman wearing a fitted knit top and a short pencil skirt, with a curvaceous figure, walked by in her high heels, leaving a fragrant scent behind. The way she swayed her hips and waist made people's eyes water and their hearts race.

There were also a few well-proportioned dance students in practice clothes, huddled together whispering about something, occasionally letting out a soft, bell-like laugh.

Shen Li found a corner to sit down, opened her notebook, and began to organize her thoughts.

"Impromptu skits, common topic types: interpersonal relationships (e.g., long-awaited reunion, first meeting), situational scenarios (e.g., trapped in an elevator, hospital corridor), occupational scenarios (e.g., street vendor and city management officer, teacher and student), emotional scenarios (e.g., unrequited love, argument)..."

Key elements: Characters (who), Situation (where), Relationships (with whom), Conflict (what happened), Change (how was it resolved)

"Universal Template 1: 'The Little Guy's Rise to Power.' Applicable to most situations. Core principle: Start humble and then rise to prominence; the greater the contrast, the better. Examples: Delivery drivers, cleaning ladies, street performers..."

"Universal Template Two: 'Secret Revealed'. Core principle: Everyone has a hidden side, which is revealed in specific situations. Examples: The seemingly strict teacher is actually a rock singer, the aloof goddess is actually an anime otaku..."

"Universal Template Three: 'Misunderstanding and Coincidence'. Core principle: A misunderstanding triggers a chain reaction, eventually revealing the truth. Examples: Mistaking someone for someone else, taking the wrong thing, mishearing something..."

Just as I was engrossed in writing, a fragrant breeze wafted over, and the chair opposite me was gently pulled out.

Shen Li looked up, whoosh!

The one who sat down was Chu Yao, the one in the class known as the "resource-rich girl".

Today she wore a pale yellow silk slip dress with a semi-transparent white cardigan over it, revealing glimpses of her skin.

The neckline of her halter dress was perfectly low, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin and a deep, alluring cleavage. A thin platinum necklace pendant rested precisely between those cleavages, rising and falling slightly with her breath, making one dizzy.

The dress was made of thin, clinging fabric that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous and voluptuous figure.

Especially her slender and supple waist, which could be grasped in one hand, contrasts sharply with her full breasts and rounded hips, creating a perfect hourglass figure.

She wore delicate, light makeup, her eyes sparkling with spring, her lips a touch of crimson, her skin as white as jade, flawless and delicate. Her long, slightly wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, adding to her languid and alluring charm.

Shen Li's heart skipped a beat. What's this guy doing here?

After Chu Yao sat down, she seemed not to notice Shen Li (or rather, she pretended not to notice). She took out a thin and light laptop, which was also quite expensive, from her limited edition bag, and then took out a cup of coffee that looked like it was from a very expensive brand. She took an elegant sip and then started typing.

Her posture and demeanor exuded an aura of "I'm rich, I have plenty of free time, I'm just here to experience life."

Shen Li lowered her head and continued writing in her notebook, but her peripheral vision kept glancing at the person opposite her.

According to the information Jing Yang gathered, this Chu Yao's family owns a film and television company, making her a "chosen one" who brings her own resources to the production.

Many boys in the class were eyeing her covetously. After all, if they could win her over, it wouldn't just mean skipping ten years of hard work; it would be an instant victory.

But Shen Li instinctively remained wary of these "born with a silver spoon in their mouths" rich girls. These people, having grown up in the world of fame and fortune, are incredibly shrewd and not so easily fooled.

If we can't afford to mess with them, we can at least avoid them.

Just then, Chu Yao suddenly spoke up, her voice soft and slightly languid: "Excuse me, do you have a power bank? My phone is almost out of battery."

Shen Li looked up and met a pair of watery, seemingly expressive peach blossom eyes. Those eyes held just the right amount of helplessness and expectation, making it impossible for her to refuse.

"Yes." Shen Li rummaged through her bag and pulled out a power bank, handing it over. "Here you go."

"Thank you." Chu Yao took it, her slender, fair fingers inadvertently brushing against the back of Shen Li's hand. The touch was soft and boneless, slightly cool and smooth.

A faint smile appeared on her lips. "Your name is Shen Li, right? The part you did with Jiang Li during the last reading was quite good."

"You flatter me," Shen Li said modestly, but alarm bells were ringing in her mind.

Is this the start of trying to get close? What's the purpose? Just socializing? Or is there something else going on?

"Are you also preparing an impromptu skit?" Chu Yao glanced at his open notebook. "You're writing so much, you're so serious."

"The early bird catches the worm," Shen Li chuckled. "Unlike you naturally gifted players, I can only make up for my lack of talent with hard work."

"Talent?" Chu Yao chuckled lightly, her eyes sparkling with captivating charm. "Talent alone isn't enough in this industry. Luck, resources, and connections are all indispensable. Of course, the most important thing is brains."

She extended her slender finger and tapped her temple, a gesture that was both playful and suggestive.

Shen Li's heart skipped a beat. There was a hidden meaning in her words. What was she implying? Was she trying to win her over? Was she testing her?

"Chu Yao is right." Shen Li followed her lead, looking enlightened. "Although my brain isn't the best, I'm willing to learn. I'll need your guidance in the future."

"Let's learn from each other." Chu Yao plugged the power bank into her phone, took another sip of coffee, and looked back at the computer screen, seemingly not planning to continue the conversation.

Shen Li wisely lowered her head and continued writing in her notebook. But her mind was no longer entirely on the notebook.