Chapter 821: Chapter 821
Tong Yue left the script for "Dawn" in a daze and walked away.
She had to admit, Jiang Lingxi's reason for pursuing graduate studies was truly compelling.
The entertainment industry now has people of all educational backgrounds. Generally, it's a bachelor's degree, but there are also associate degrees, high school diplomas, and even middle school diplomas, yet a graduate degree in the entertainment industry is certainly rare.
It's not true that one doesn't have to care about one's educational background once fame is achieved. People do care. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝓷𝓮𝓽
As a public figure, one certainly faces more scrutiny than other professions.
From appearance to character, from personality to integrity—everything gets evaluated in detail.
Moreover, there will always be haters or professional critics from rival camps, ready to attack your weaknesses viciously.
Previously, Jiang Lingxi was the target of widespread online criticism, and her lack of higher education was thoroughly scrutinized.
This is why, upon learning of Jiang Lingxi's decision to take the college entrance exam and enroll in university, Tong Yue didn't mention anything about potential career impacts but instead, strongly supported it.
If they cared before, there's no reason not to care now.
What's more, she doesn't even need to spend time and energy to take the entrance exam for graduate school, as she can directly be recommended.
Such a great opportunity, missing it would be regrettable even from a manager's perspective.
Though it means the series of plans she made for Jiang Lingxi's future will need careful revision.
Rushing too fast isn't necessarily good—perhaps a steadier approach would yield stronger results.
During this period of consolidation, pursuing a graduate degree could help prevent critics from attacking her academic background once it's achieved.
Tong Yue spent the entire journey finally accepting the fact that her artist was going to pursue graduate studies just after finishing her undergraduate degree, her mindset becoming calmer along the way.
As soon as she stepped into her office, the phone rang.
"Hello, this is Tong Yue, Jiang Lingxi's agent."
"Hello Ms. Tong, this is the Hua State Film Festival organizer. Jiang Lingxi's performance in 'Great Grandmaster' as Yu Yi of Central Plains has been nominated for Best Actress at this year's Hua State Film Festival. We sincerely invite..."
Tong Yue: So much for calm, I'm ecstatic!
Before "Great Grandmaster" even premiered, Jiang Lingxi received the Best Actress nomination at the Hua State Film Festival. After her film was released during the New Year's slot in various cinemas across Hua State, Jiang Lingxi already quietly joined Professor Zhou, beginning her graduate studies.
That same year, Xu Ling'an rejected several prominent tech companies' offers, choosing like his sister to continue pursuing a graduate degree in computer science.
Meanwhile, Jiang Lingxu, who was still struggling through undergraduate studies: "..."
He learned an important lesson: knowing oneself is key!
There's no point in envy or jealousy; he should just focus on his undergraduate studies!
Yang Shuliu battled through obstacles, becoming a graduate student in history at Jing University, finally leaving as a graduate from S University's undergraduate program.
Upon enrollment, she received a huge surprise.
What's it like when your idol becomes your dear senior sister?
Yu Yuanyuan had this to say, "I'm endlessly shedding tears of envy; is it still time for me to prepare for graduate school?"
Yang Shuliu wanted to offer the universal encouragement: 'It's never too late if you're willing to work hard,' but considering her idol, Senior Sister Jiang, hadn't started much earlier, while she was still arduously studying textbooks to compile research materials for her professor's assignments, her idol was already participating in projects with her professor.
If Yu Yuanyuan endures much to get into graduate school, she might have missed Jiang Sister's graduation.
She swallowed back the words, pondering how to discreetly advise, "Senior Sister is truly impressive; I think she'll graduate early from her graduate program, just like when she was an undergraduate."
Yu Yuanyuan: "Boohoohoo!"
"Since you're under the same professor as Xixi, you must have many opportunities to meet?"
"Well," Yang Shuliu tugged at her lips and answered honestly, "Honestly, not really. Senior Sister not only has to attend graduate school but also needs to film in the studio. Even if Professor Zhou needs something from her, he can only reach her by phone or video call. However, going off to film was approved by the professor, as she's undoubtedly talented and free-spirited!"
Yu Yuanyuan, upon hearing this, became even more admired and said, "What kind of divine idol have I become a fan of!"
Jiang Lingxi had just finished filming a long-take scene and was granted a half-hour break by the director.
This was also given to help her withdraw from the emotions and adjust her status for the next shot.
With just a few steps away from the camera, Lu Zhengzheng approached with a phone in hand, "Xixi Sister, Professor Zhou called earlier. I told him you were filming and that you'd return the call once you're done."
"Okay." Jiang Lingxi took the phone, dialed back while walking into the main actor's break room.
During shooting, calls from Professor Zhou are actually rare, but whenever they do come, they usually regard important matters.
Though the studio's conditions are basic, and even the main actor's break room is shared by several lead actors.
Yet, it's better than the chaotic and noisy filming site behind her.
The male actor, originally touching up his makeup in the break room, stood up quickly to greet upon seeing who entered, "Teacher Jiang."
Jiang Lingxi nodded to him, took a seat in the corner, and looked at the phone screen, "Professor Zhou."
"Did I interrupt your filming?"
"I'm resting right now, I have half an hour break."
"That's good. I've made a new discovery this morning, had your seniors analyze it, but I still felt it was somewhat one-dimensional. I'd like you to also analyze this matter..."
Liao Jingchen, after touching up his makeup, couldn't help but look over at the silhouette quietly sitting in the corner through the mirror.
Clearly wearing a dusty costume, face made up with war damage makeup.
Yet even sitting quietly there, he couldn't look away.
It's often said that fame makes people look well; but behind the mirror, this person is beyond famous, she's famous to the point of purple!
Her debut film was released globally, earning nearly eight billion in box office.
The second film recently earned her the Best Actress crown, with similarly impressive box office results, beloved by critics and audiences.
Who wouldn't envy such achievement?
To mention, there's a subtle romantic line in the drama they're filming between his character and Jiang Lingxi's character. If he could spark a CP using this plot... just the thought is thrilling.
With this in mind, he stood up, pretending to fetch water, contemplating how to naturally initiate a conversation once she finished her call, only to hear Jiang Lingxi speaking to the person on the other end of the phone.
How to describe it? Listening to single words one can discern the language, but as a whole, it's completely incomprehensible!
For heaven's sake, he graduated from university too!
Suddenly, a reminder came, "The water's overflowing!"
Liao Jingchen, still pondering the meaning of the earlier words: "..."
He hurriedly turned off the water dispenser, "Sorry, I was distracted by the script lines."
Jiang Lingxi wasn't interested in why he was distracted—she simply pointed to the puddle on the floor, "Yes, please mop it up, otherwise someone might slip accidentally."
Liao Jingchen blushed as he went looking for a mop.
After finally finding a usable mop, he saw Jiang Lingxi still on a video call, though it seemed the person on the other side had changed.
Not only had the voice changed coming from the phone, but also the expression and demeanor of the person holding the phone showed more tenderness and affection than before, even the voice had softened.
"It's just makeup for battle damage, rest assured, I'm not injured."
"I was discussing a research topic with Professor Zhou just now."
"Don't come visit the set, the crew will move back to the film city after a few more days of filming here, the snacks you brought last time aren't even finished yet."
Liao Jingchen, listening as he mopped the floor, began to vaguely guess the man's identity on the other end of the line.
How could he forget, the person in the corner already has a significant other!
Thinking back to the man who brought a huge amount of supplies to visit the set nestled in the mountains, along with the scene when he stood next to Jiang Lingxi, his heart sank gently to the bottom.
Even if hoping to spark a CP, another person must be willing to play along in front of the camera.
The chance of Jiang Lingxi agreeing to a CP promotion is likely zero!