Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

Chapter 2: Every One of Them is an Absolute Beauty [Please add to your favorites and read on!]

The girl's eyes lit up, sparkling as if she had discovered a small animal of her own kind.

"Then we'll be classmates from now on! This registration line is like a snake, it seems endless, it's so frustrating."

"What's there to worry about?" Shen Li said calmly, as if to say, "I've got experience." In reality, he had absolutely no experience; he was just making it all up.

"Look over there, see that senior volunteer in the red vest? He looks like he desperately needs female admirers. Let's go ask him if there's a shortcut or somewhere less crowded."

To deal with an overly enthusiastic senior, you need to act completely clueless and adoring; it's guaranteed to work.

The girl looked in the direction Shen Li pointed and sure enough, she saw a boy who was busy and sweating profusely, but whose eyes kept glancing at the group of fresh female students.

She covered her mouth and chuckled, her posture charming and endearing: "You know quite a lot. Okay, I'll listen to you and give it a try!"

The two women approached, with Shen Li leading the way, repeatedly saying things like, "Thank you for your hard work, senior," and "You know so much, senior."

That adoring look in his eyes was perfectly timed, coupled with the girl next to him's sweet, agreeable tone and stunning figure and looks.

The senior student in the red vest seemed to have lost a few pounds. Without saying a word, he actually pointed them to a side registration window that was less crowded.

"Wow, Shen Li is amazing!"

Leaving the volunteer area, the girl looked at Shen Li with newfound respect, her eyes filled with genuine admiration. "Your social skills are off the charts, aren't they? It's like you're acting."

"Driven by the necessities of life, driven by the necessities of life."

Shen Li waved his hand, appearing humble and saying it was "not worth mentioning," but in his heart he was thinking: This is nothing, my cunning and deceptive skills haven't even been officially activated yet.

He took the opportunity to glance at the bag of materials the girl was carrying. The information about her major and class wasn't fully filled in, but he noticed the last digit of her student ID number. "Oh, right, I haven't asked your name yet..."

"Oh no! I think I left my phone where I just left it!"

The girl suddenly gasped in surprise, her face paling. Her anxious expression was truly pitiful.

"I have to go back and look for it! Shen Li, you stay in line first, I'll come find you later!"

After saying that, she grabbed the bag of materials and strode back with her long, straight, and gleaming white legs. Her swaying figure was so graceful that she attracted a lot of attention.

Shen Li watched her retreating figure, stroked her chin, and clicked her tongue:

"Well, I still didn't get the name. But the girls at Beijing Film Academy are top-notch, every single one of them is an absolute stunner, walking hormones. It's just that the interpersonal relationships are like playing Minesweeper at the beginning, so exciting."

He looked away and obediently (on the surface) joined the queue at the side window.

At the front of the line, several girls with distinct figures and appearances were waiting, their presence a delicate and alluring sight.

As Shen Li admired this "campus perk," her mind raced:

"Tuition, accommodation, living expenses, professional equipment and clothing... money comes from all of these. I can't ask my mom for much help; my dad is too far away to help me in this situation. I have to rely on myself."

"The performing arts department offers many opportunities, and the ways to make money can be unconventional. But the competition is also fierce; these classmates in front of you may become your rivals in the future."

"However, opponents can also be turned into resources. Information gaps, networks of contacts, and even... cough cough, emotional ties are all sources of productivity. We need to plan carefully and proceed step by step."

"First, you need to establish a likable, harmless persona that's a little clever but not annoying. Just like what I just said."

"Secondly, keep your eyes open and your ears open to all sides. You need to figure out who are just pretty faces, who have real skills, who have strong backgrounds, and who are as penniless as me... You have to figure all that out slowly."

"Finally, look for any legal and compliant way to make money. Running errands for film crews? Part-time modeling? Short video creation? Or... developing other 'creative economy' opportunities?"

As she pondered, Shen Li's face revealed that slightly playful and mischievous smile again.

Sunlight shone on his young face, but his eyes revealed a clarity and calculation beyond his years.

"Beijing Film Academy, Acting Department... I, Shen Li, am here! Just how hot this beauty is, how tough her life is, how hard it is to earn money... let's wait and see!"

"Hmm... The first step is to register this name, get the dormitory key, and find a place to settle down and make a living. A revolutionary base is very important."

The procession moved slowly forward, and the faint fragrance of the girl's hair wafted over from the front of the line from time to time.

Shen Li took a deep breath and felt that the September air, besides being hot, also had a slightly sweet and cloying smell.

There's still a taste of opportunity, and... the taste of poverty.

"Just you wait and see."

After muttering something almost inaudibly to herself, Shen Li tightened the handle of her suitcase and took her first step into her life at the Beijing Film Academy, heading towards the registration window.

The road ahead is long and arduous, so let's not rush or get impatient, and take our time...

The line of people reporting moved forward slowly, and as they lined up, he scanned his surroundings like a radar.

Wow, I had no idea until I saw it! It's truly eye-opening.

The girl in front of me had long, wavy hair like seaweed, and her back view was so graceful and charming. Just looking at the back of her head, I could feel her captivating allure.

The woman next to her stood quietly, her profile as exquisitely carved as jade, her neck long and slender, her temperament aloof and elegant—a veritable ice queen.

Further away, a few girls were chattering, their laughter like silver bells. One of them was petite but had amazing proportions; her waist was so thin it looked like it could break if you pinched it, yet she was perfectly well-endowed in all the right places, a true example of a baby face with huge breasts.

"The Beijing Film Academy truly lives up to its reputation as a battleground for good looks and a cage for perfect figures."

Shen Li was amazed, feeling like she was Liu Laolao visiting the Grand View Garden, her eyes darting around.

However, he also knew that these were all sights to behold from afar now, and who knows whether they would become competitors or partners in the future, so he had to maintain strategic focus.

Finally reaching the window, Shen Li handed over the materials.

The person in charge of registration was a senior student wearing thick glasses. She glanced up at him and said routinely, "Shen Li? Freshman in the Performing Arts Department. ID card, admission notice."

"Thank you for your hard work here, senior."

Shen Li smiled brightly, her words as sweet as honey, "In this sweltering heat, you are still sticking to your post, you are truly a role model for us all."

The senior student pushed up her glasses, her expression blank, her fingers clattering across the keyboard:

"Dormitory assignments are complete, Building 3, Room 512. Take your key, and activate your campus card at the machine over there; it includes an initial meal allowance. Next."

Well, I got a warm welcome... well, not exactly a cold shoulder, but it didn't really cause any trouble.

Shen Li tactfully took the keys and the instruction sheet and quickly left.

It seems that not all senior female students fall for the "newbie worship" approach. Strategies need to be tailored to the individual. I'll have to come up with a "comprehensive guide to dealing with different types of NPCs" later.

Activating her campus card and looking at the pitiful initial balance displayed on the screen, Shen Li once again felt the weight of life.

He slowly dragged his suitcase towards the dormitory area, and wow, the whole way was a visual feast...