Hu Ge stood next to Gu Bai and couldn't help but whisper.

Although Li Yin Yin heard Hu Ge's words, she didn't think he was flattering because she felt the same way. Since seeing Gu Bai at the Black Swan Group's launch event, Gu Bai's looks have obviously improved several levels. Before, one could say Gu Bai's looks were about the same as those top-tier young stars, but upon seeing him today, it's hard to find a celebrity in the contemporary entertainment industry who could match Gu Bai's appearance.

If one had to compare, even in his youthful days, Zun Long would be slightly less than Gu Bai now.

Upon hearing Hu Ge's words, Gu Bai smiled lightly, paying no heed.

"Maybe it's because you're now an artist under me, your mindset has changed."

After speaking, Gu Bai opened his attribute panel.

"Host: Gu Bai

Appearance: 95+ (3)

IQ: 140

Physique: 100 (Redemption of the Kidney Eater)

Confidence State: Intermediate Divine Rich

Godly Rich Aura (Non-action) (Compassion): 10%

System Level: Level 2."

Including the 3-point reward from the "Spend Money on a Date" mission, his base appearance has reached 95, with an additional 3 points from the Godly Rich Aura, the panel appearance has reached 98 points, just two points shy of the human appearance limit. However, with Yan Shen's 101 points already in sight, Gu Bai knows that 100 points is definitely not the end.

As the three of them chatted and slowly walked towards the exam venue, the crowd suddenly erupted.

Fearing chaos, the Shanghai Theatre Academy's security team quickly deployed most of their personnel to surround Gu Bai, Hu Ge, Li Yin Yin, and others.

"Senior Gu Bai!"

"Senior Hu Ge!"

"Senior Yin Yin!"

As someone led the call, most of the candidates, except for a few who were more reserved, appeared not as though they were there for the art exam, but more like attendees at a large fan-meeting event.

Just when the scene was about to spiral out of control, the Director of the Directing Department, who was also the school leader maintaining order on the first day of the art exams, appeared with a loudspeaker.

"All candidates return to your positions and get ready for the exam! Do not cause disturbances! Any candidates who are found disrupting the exam venue's order will be disqualified from our school's art exam!"

Director Lu's booming voice quickly quieted the chaotic crowd.

Surrounded by the security team, Gu Bai and the others made their way through the crowd to the gates of the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

"Student Gu Bai! Today is the art exam interview, a serious day, why are you pulling such stunts?"

Director Lu unceremoniously scolded Gu Bai, clearly having seen all of Gu Bai's flashy moves earlier.

Gu Bai also awkwardly smiled and said, "My bad, my bad, I just wanted to show off a bit to these future juniors, I won't dare next time..."

Director Lu helplessly gave him a look. Gu Bai was the treasured darling of the Shanghai Theatre Academy; he couldn't bear to scold him or hit him.

"Don't explain it to me, go explain it to these candidates!"

Gu Bai reluctantly smiled upon hearing this and then turned to the still excited young boys and girls, saying, "Future students who might have the chance to go to the same school as me, please maintain order in the exam venue, don't cause a fuss. I'll be waiting for you in Exam Classroom 104!"

"Wow! I am in Exam Classroom 104! I'll have the chance to get up close with Senior Gu Bai later!"

"Boohoo... I'm in Exam Classroom 102... I want to change classrooms!"

"Wait, which exam classroom are Senior Hu Ge and Senior Yin Yin in?"

Hearing the candidates' queries, Li Yin Yin also chuckled and replied, "I, Hu Ge, and your Senior Gu Bai are all in Exam Classroom 104."

With that said, led by Director Lu, Gu Bai headed toward Exam Classroom 104.

"Wow! So envious of the candidates in Exam Classroom 104..."

"But don't envy them too much; those going to Exam Classroom 104 will feel more pressure. For those of us assigned to other exam classrooms, our chances for the finals might be a few points higher."

"That's right, that makes sense."

As Gu Bai and his group headed toward the exam classroom, Song Zhu'Er and Wu Sanshi, led by their manager, approached Gu Bai and the others.

"Director Lu, Chairman Gu, Teacher Hu Ge, Teacher Yin Yin, hello."

The two new-generation film and TV stars appeared exceptionally obedient, bowing in greeting to the people in front of them.

Although Gu Bai knew them, he didn't know them too well, especially Song Zhu'Er. Apart from having some impression of her playing Nezha in the recent CCTV drama "Treasure Lotus Lamp," he wasn't familiar with her other works. But just her face was enough to explain why she was so popular despite having few works.

As for Wu Sanshi, like Hu Ge, he was a local Shanghainese. They had collaborated before and were relatively familiar with each other. Hu Ge also greeted them.

"Sanshi, I remember you were planning to apply to the Beijing Film Academy, right? What brings you here today?"

Before Wu Sanshi could speak, his mother and manager immediately replied, "That's all just rumors online. As Shanghainese, Shanghai Theatre Academy is naturally our first choice."

Hearing Wu Sanshi's mother's words, Hu Ge couldn't help but frown. Wu Sanshi's mom had a poor reputation in the industry, especially with this kind of family workshop-style management being criticized. Now, outright lying in front of them made it hard for people to like them. It was known that prior to this, Wu Sanshi had frequently interacted with the Beijing Film Academy's admission promotions as a popular new student.

Wu Sanshi could only smile wryly upon hearing his mother's words.

"Is this the little Fei Liu from 'Langya List'?"

Gu Bai asked Hu Ge.

Although Hu Ge disliked Wu Sanshi's mother, his impression of Wu Sanshi was still decent, so he responded with a smile, "Yes, among the post-00s new-generation actors, Wu Sanshi's acting skills are quite noticeable, he's a good talent."

"Signed with any company?"

"Uh..."

Hu Ge knew that Gu Bai liked to poach talent, but asking someone right off the bat if they had signed with a company was a move he didn't know how to respond to.

"Gu Bai! Today is the art exam interview! You represent the Shanghai Theatre Academy's panel of judges, not the chairman of Black Swan Group, be mindful of your conduct and words!"

Hearing Director Lu's chastisement, Gu Bai awkwardly turned back and smiled at him.

"Director Lu, my bad, I'm used to it, used to it..."

Instead, Wu Sanshi's mother, upon hearing Gu Bai's words, first showed a surprised expression and then said, "Our Sanshi isn't lacking fame in the entertainment circle now. Many companies want to sign him, but we only accept studio contracts. If Chairman Gu is interested, we can talk after the art exams."

Upon hearing her words, Gu Bai couldn't help but raise several question marks in his head.

What the hell? Is she suggesting that Wu Sanshi is a rare find in front of him?

Gu Bai admits that Wu Sanshi has certain value, but in his eyes, that's about it. A rookie actor trying to play hard to get at Gu Bai's doorstep when even someone of Hu Ge's stature signed as an artist with Black Swan Entertainment?

Gu Bai was just casually asking earlier, but upon hearing Wu Sanshi's mother's words, his expression immediately turned cold, "I think you misunderstood, any small matters like artist contracts aren't my responsibility. If you're willing to sign with my company, you can talk to the person in charge."

With that, he turned and left.

Gu Yi escorted under a rain umbrella, walking unhurriedly behind Gu Bai.

Only Hu Ge glanced regretfully at Wu Sanshi; he knew that Wu Sanshi's mother's words had already made Gu Bai take a dislike to him. Indeed, he did appreciate this new-generation actor, and if he had joined Black Swan Entertainment, with Gu Bai's resources, it might have been possible for him to become a top-tier actor within a few years. But as the Shanghainese phrase goes, his mother is "clueless," thinking that Gu Bai is just like other capital forces in the entertainment circle, eager to sign contracts.

With this thought, Hu Ge also chose to remain silent and quickly followed Gu Bai.

Only Song Zhu'Er's manager looked at Wu Sanshi's mom as if she were an idiot, then slyly thought to herself. Seeing Gu Bai's initial attitude towards Song Zhu'Er and Wu Sanshi, it was likely that Song Zhu'Er had a good chance of catching Gu Bai's interest, which was also the reason Song Zhu'Er had chosen the Shanghai Theatre Academy over the Beijing Film Academy.

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