Chapter 4 Gathering Actors

The next day.

Lu Xuan looked at himself in the mirror and nodded silently, approving of his appearance.

"Well... this should attract a lot of freshmen, right?"

To find actors in Huazhong, he specially dug out a suit that he had only worn once and dressed up like an adult.

Then, he added a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and his aura immediately soared.

After tidying himself up, Lu Xuan went out and headed straight for Huazhong Academy of Drama.

The two met at the east gate of the academy.

"Yo! Brother Gun'r, you're looking sharp too?"

Seeing Li Hao's attire, Lu Xuan couldn't help but laugh.

He was also dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with his signature slicked-back hair. There was no trace of the fried rice chef from yesterday.

"That's a must!"

Li Hao stroked his slicked-back hair, with a small leather bag tucked under his arm.

"Let's go!"

Without wasting any time, the two went straight in.

As one of the top drama academies in the country, Huazhong had produced many once-popular actors and directors.

Those coming and going on campus were all handsome men and beautiful women!

Even so, Lu Xuan and Li Hao still attracted a lot of attention.

"Isn't that Senior Lu?"

"It is! He's quite handsome, not as bad as the rumors say!"

"Didn't you know? Senior Lu used to be the campus heartthrob of our school."

"..."

Lu Xuan listened to the discussions around him, remaining calm on the surface, but inwardly raising his eyebrows.

I didn't expect that even after I left the martial world, legends about me still circulated!

Maybe this is what you call personal charm!

Just as he was thinking this, he heard the two freshmen continue.

"He's handsome, but it's a pity that the movies he makes are not very good, each one worse than the last."

"I don't know how he managed to get Su Yao. It's strange."

Lu Xuan: "..."

Li Hao pursed his lips, trying hard to hold back his laughter.

"Who's that next to Senior Lu?"

"I don't know, maybe Lu Xuan's uncle or something."

Li Hao: "..."

Lu Xuan: "Pfft—"

What are you laughing at, you dog?!

Li Hao nudged Lu Xuan with his elbow, a face full of black lines.

Now, neither of them had any time to eavesdrop. They quickly walked towards the principal's office.

Because Li Hao had made an appointment, the guard didn't stop them.

After arriving at the door of the office, the two straightened their clothes, and then Lu Xuan raised his hand to knock.

Tap-tap-tap—

"Come in."

A resonant voice came from inside.

It was Wang Qihua, the big boss of Huazhong Academy of Drama.

A legendary figure who had once overcome all opposition to insist on reforming Huazhong, bringing it to its current prosperous state!

At the same time, he was also Lu Xuan and Li Hao's former tutor.

"Director Wang!"

Lu Xuan and Li Hao greeted him enthusiastically.

After not seeing him for a long time, the teacher's hairline had receded, and his temples had turned much whiter.

"It's you guys? What brings you back to see me?"

"Take a seat."

Seeing the two, Wang Qihua took off his glasses and smiled.

As the two most peculiar students he had ever taught, he still had a strong impression of them.

"We missed you, so we came to see you!"

Li Hao said with a grin.

"It's been so long since you graduated, and you still haven't gotten serious."

Principal Wang scolded with a smile, then looked at the steady Lu Xuan. "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Tell me, what do you want?"

"Hehe, I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"

Lu Xuan scratched his head and then explained his intentions.

"You mean, you want to give your juniors and sisters an internship opportunity?"

Principal Wang pinched the corner of his eyebrows and put his glasses back on.

Lu Xuan said solemnly, "Yes."

"I've been through the same stage as them, so I know what they lack."

"If they can have a good internship opportunity before graduation, it will not only exercise their abilities, but also benefit them when they graduate in the future."

"Well... what you said makes sense. So, what's the budget?"

In previous years, there had been people who had ideas similar to Lu Xuan's, so Principal Wang wasn't surprised.

If the budget was sufficient, it would be fine to let the students gain some experience.

But thinking about Lu Xuan's experiences in recent years, Principal Wang was a little worried that Lu Xuan wouldn't be able to come up with too much of a budget.

Sure enough, when he heard Lu Xuan say that the budget was only three million, Principal Wang's eyes twitched uncontrollably.

"Three million? Are you kidding me?"

Lu Xuan smiled awkwardly. "Ahem... isn't this to create difficult conditions for the younger students?"

"This is what you taught us back then, that Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to..."

"Stop!"

Principal Wang raised his hand to stop him. "That was then, times have changed."

"Your three million budget is too small. You'd spend it all just to hire a second-tier celebrity."

In this era where traffic is king, there's no heat without traffic, so Principal Wang felt that Lu Xuan was completely losing money. Wasn't this just fooling around!

"Um..." Li Hao raised his hand from the side. "Director Wang, we plan to use all newcomers."

What second-tier celebrity? We can't afford them at all!

"Use all newcomers?!"

Principal Wang's eyes widened. So, you're planning to fleece the school completely, huh?

"No, I don't agree!"

Seeing the principal's tough attitude, Lu Xuan glanced at Li Hao helplessly.

This is when someone with maxed-out social skills should step up!

Li Hao understood in seconds. He cleared his throat, then moved a chair and sat next to Principal Wang.

"Teacher Wang~!"

Since official business wasn't working, he'd play the emotional card.

Under Li Hao's repeated explanations, reasoning, and emotional appeals, Principal Wang finally relented.

"Alright, alright, stop talking! You're even better at talking than you were back then!"

"So, you're agreeing?"

"Whether I agree or not, first bring the script for me to take a look."

"If the script is no good, even if I agree, no one will audition."

Lu Xuan naturally knew how high the standards of Huazhong students were, but he had more confidence in his script.

"Here, take a look."

He handed the prepared script to Principal Wang.

"Charlotte, Troubles?"

Principal Wang became interested and began to read the script carefully, his head getting closer and closer.

After a long time, he finally raised his head.

He looked at Lu Xuan with admiration and said, "It seems you've matured quite a bit in the past few years!"

Obviously, Principal Wang was very satisfied with the script.

Whether it was the plot structure or the hidden meaning behind it, it made him feel refreshed and full of anticipation.

Seeing the two still looking at him expectantly, Principal Wang waved his hand. "Alright, stop staring at me."

"Do you want me to help you with the recruitment?"

Instantly, Lu Xuan smiled as brightly as a flower.

Li Hao even shook Principal Wang's hand vigorously. "Thank you, Old Wang! May Old Wang live forever!"

"Hey! You little brat!"

After the two happily left the office, Wang Qihua sat in place for a long time.

Then, he called someone to help Lu Xuan promote the audition, and then Wang Qihua sent a message to his wife.

"I'll be home for dinner tonight."

"Okay~"

His wife's playful tone made Wang Qihua smile knowingly.

"Cherish the person in front of you... a good script!"