"White Piece, you really dare to say anything. Don't you know what those tabloid media are like? As soon as they release an interview, you'll be criticized by a bunch of fan girls. That's not the worst part; with this statement, it's like you've offended a whole bunch of people. Although I think you're speaking the truth, it's probably best for us who want to mix in the entertainment industry to keep these thoughts to ourselves."
Outside the school gate, Deng Bo stood next to Gu Bai, speaking with a somewhat reproachful tone, but more out of concern for him.
Gu Bai had a completely indifferent expression.
"I'm measured, so I said it. Do you think I care about how the entertainment industry views me?"
Deng Bo wanted to say something more but suddenly realized that the current Gu Bai seemed different from the Gu Bai before. Because if the goal of entering the entertainment industry was merely to make money, Gu Bai could already be driving a supercar worth millions, so why care about the money made in the entertainment business?
"Alright, I won't bother with you, kid. But what's going on this summer break? Quickly, tell me about it."
Gu Bai stood at the school entrance, telling a few somewhat normal lies to cover it up since the real situation definitely couldn't be disclosed to others.
"Unexpected, truly unexpected, the novel did not deceive me. A master is indeed by my side. In the future, our dorm 404 will have to rely more on Young Master Gu's guidance!"
"Get lost!"
Gu Bai laughed and cursed.
Just as the two were chatting about summer break, two boys of similar stature, carrying suitcases, walked up to Gu Bai.
"Brother Bai! Haven't seen you all summer, and you're still as dazzlingly handsome!"
"Handsome is secondary; it's the dazzling part that's true."
From the voices alone, Gu Bai knew who was speaking. Besides Wen Cunming and Lou Xun, there wouldn't be anyone else.
Thus, all four leaders of the 404 Abnormal Human Research Center were gathered,
Lou Xun was the person in dorm 404 with a look closest to Gu Bai's, scoring as high as 89 points, just one point away from reaching the demigod-level standard. Lean, with a soft voice, he possessed quite the aura of an entertainment industry idol. Indeed, the reality was so; two months after Gu Bai's rebirth, Lou Xun successfully debuted in a boy band via a trainee program on a variety show. As for his future development, that was beyond Gu Bai's foresight.
Wen Cunming's name sounded like a typical romance novel protagonist template; however, his personality was quite the opposite. He appeared as a sunny, handsome big boy, whose biggest hobby was watching action films by Japanese teachers. If not for his looks masking his sleazy aura, the label of a loser wouldn't be out of place on him.
Upon seeing Deng Bo, Wen Cunming couldn't resist mocking his hairstyle: "I say, Deng Bo, did you pour a whole bottle of hair gel on your head? It's a pity they didn't invite you to star in the new version of 'Bright Sword'."
The dorm's three members often teased his hairstyle, and Deng Bo was used to it, rolling his eyes: "I think we can discuss my hairstyle later. You should turn around and look at the freshmen behind you; I think they're more worthy of attention than my hairstyle."
As they spoke, the four of them turned to watch the freshers slowly arriving.
It indeed lived up to being a drama academy, with the incoming freshers—male or female—having top-notch looks, completely a gathering of demigods and goddesses. Many media personnel and journalists were also present, capturing the moment.
Deng Bo gazed while sighing, "Another school season, so many youthful and beautiful junior girls; I wonder if any of them could be mine."
"One is not enough; only kids make choices."
"...."
The four of them, despite not seeing each other for over two months, didn't let it affect their bond.
In their past life, after four years in the dorm, there were initial disagreements and dissonance among them, but gradually, they harmonized, and their dorm relationship was quite harmonious.
At this moment, a girl, dragging her suitcase, walked up in front of them.
"Excuse me, are you senior students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy?"
Her voice was soft, almost like an anime character's voice acting.
When Gu Bai and the others looked towards the owner of the voice, they were completely stunned.
The newcomer was a slender, thin young girl, with her long hair dyed to a snow-like white color, tied into twin tails draping over her shoulders. Her big eyes fluttered, and her face was complete with an abundance of collagen, as fresh as dripping water, similar to a grown-up version of Kanna-chan from Japan's anime "The Dragon Maid of the Kobayashi Household," presently staring at Gu Bai with an innocent smile.
After a while, they finally snapped back, and Deng Bo immediately showed his straightforward nature.
"Little sister, this is the Theatre Academy; the Shanghai Theatre Academy High School is not here. If you want to go to the high school, you can take a cab; it's not too far away."
After speaking, he gave a self-proclaimed gentle smile.
Unexpectedly, the twin-tail loli showed a disgusted look: "Senior student, has no one ever told you that you're really greasy?"
Upon saying that, she took a step back in disdain.
Seeing the twin-tail loli so straightforward, Gu Bai and the others all laughed.
Deng Bo, with a dissatisfied look, retorted, "You're still young; if you don't know, don't speak nonsense. This isn't called greasy; it's called mature."
"Is that what the people around you told you?"
"Of course!"
"Then the people around you are quite kind."
"..."
Deng Bo's face turned beet red with frustration.
The twin-tail loli then walked up to Gu Bai under Wen Cunming and Lou Xun's envious eyes, sweetly smiling, "This Oni-chan looks much better than that greasy guy."
Still not recovered, Deng Bo almost spat out a mouthful of indignation.
Before Gu Bai could say anything, the twin-tailed loli sweetly smiled at him and began introducing herself.
"Senior, my name is Yi Yiyi, a new student in the 17th class of the directing department at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. I wonder what your name is, Senior?"
"Yi Yiyi?"
"The 'Yi' as in 'revered person' from the saying, 'I wait for you in a distant place,' and the 'Yiyi' from 'standing by the water's edge'."
"You're also in the directing department?"
It wasn't that Gu Bai didn't believe it, but given Yi Yiyi's appearance, whoever was asked would probably not guess she was a new student in the directing department. Instead, she looked like an underage cosplayer.
"Hearing you say that, Senior, are you also in the directing department?"
Gu Bai nodded.
"That's great, but Senior hasn't told me your name yet."
Her tone remained soft and tender, with a hint of coquetry.
"Gu Bai."
While speaking, Gu Bai used the system to scan Yi Yiyi.
"Name: Yi Yiyi
Appearance: 94
Health: 95
Affection: 70"
Honestly, Yi Yiyi is currently the highest-rated girl the system has evaluated, with an appearance score as high as 94. Additionally, upon their first meeting, her affection for him is 70 points. Doesn't this suggest she's somewhat inclined towards love at first sight? If he tries harder, advancing a base might not be a dream. However, as a successor of socialism born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze, he couldn't possibly have thoughts about a minor. After all, his life is like a thrilling novel, a slight misstep and it could be game over.
Seeing Gu Bai looking uninterested, Yi Yiyi started doubting herself.
Is it because of my appearance? Or does this Oni-Chan not like this fair-skinned type?
It's known that, thanks to her natural loli physique and high appearance score, Yi Yiyi becomes the center of attention wherever she goes, with plenty of people trying to hit on her. Yet, this time she took the initiative, and the Oni-Chan before her seemed uninterested?
Aside from Deng Bo, who was struck into existential doubt by Yi Yiyi's hit, Wen Cunming and Lou Xun secretly gave Gu Bai a thumbs-up after witnessing how composed he was when faced with a loli beauty of this level.
"A role model for our generation."
However, although Yi Yiyi had a loli appearance, she wasn't the kind who understood nothing. She quickly pretended to look like she was about to cry.
"It seems like Oni-Chan doesn't like me..."
Gu Bai gave her a once-over, his aggressive gaze making Yi Yiyi's face flush slightly before he slowly said, "I still prefer adults."
Yi Yiyi's big eyes suddenly twitched.
From her little pouch, she took out her ID.
"Born on August 25, 1998, I'm already 19! A legal loli, Oni-Chan~"
The words "Oni-Chan" were drawn out with a long tail.
Gu Bai got goosebumps all over; there was no way he could have a normal conversation with this 2D character.
"Okay, okay, just tell me what you want?"
Seeing Gu Bai's embarrassed look, Yi Yiyi giggled and said, "I came to the school alone for registration and don't know the process. Seeing you guys, I thought you might be seniors and wanted you to take me to the registration office."
"Aren't there orientation staff over there? You can go ask them."
"No! They're not good-looking!"
Yi Yiyi flatly refused.
Black lines appeared on Gu Bai's forehead.
He himself is a pure face person, but only has requirements for his girlfriend's appearance. Unexpectedly, this loli here was even more extreme, rejecting people because they weren't good-looking enough for directions.
Originally, Gu Bai intended to refuse directly. Despite Yi Yiyi's high appearance score, it wasn't a sufficient reason to indulge her. But when he caught sight of a slender figure in the distance, he directly took Yi Yiyi's suitcase and headed into the school.
However, just as Gu Bai could see her, that figure could see Gu Bai too, and a cold voice reached their ears.
"Leaving without saying hello?"
The newcomer wore a light white short cape jacket, highlighting her excellent figure, paired with a beige swan mid-length skirt, with her shiny black hair flowing down like a waterfall. Her exquisite face expressionless, giving off a chilly vibe.
It was none other than Gu Bai's ex-girlfriend.
Zhai Li.
Deng Bo and the rest knew Gu Bai had broken up with Zhai Li, but seeing this murderous-looking scene, they all silently took a few steps back, leaving only Yi Yiyi standing cluelessly beside Gu Bai, like a bewildered kid.