CSGM - Chapter 62
Chapter 62: The Acting Instructor
This problem didn't trouble Chu Xi for long. In the end, she decided to spend the "tuition fee" she had saved up on her spatial talent first.
After all, she was currently teaching the other trainees in a related subject, and to forge iron, one must be strong.
After spending a total of 135 IQ to redeem an "Advanced Advancement Card" and an "Expert Advancement Card," Chu Xi's IQ pool balance was left with only 1 point.
She used the two items in succession.
After sensing a subtle change in her brain, Chu Xi closed her eyes and saw her new status panel-
Name: Chu Xi.
IQ: 158.
Reasoning Talent: Advanced.
Creativity Talent: Primary.
Spatial Talent: Master.
Memory Talent: Expert.
Observation Talent: Expert.
Calculation Talent: Primary.
Vision Talent: Advanced.
Hearing Talent: Intermediate.
Other Talents: None for now.
(Talent Level Progression: Primary - Intermediate - Advanced - Expert - Master - Supreme)
Her first "Master" level talent had appeared!
The more developed these intellectual talents became, the higher her IQ rose. It had now increased again to 158!
At this moment, even with her eyes covered by her eyelids, her familiarity with the dorm room over the past two months allowed a three-dimensional map of the room's layout to unconsciously form in her mind. She could also clearly sense her own position within it.
Reaching up at a certain angle, she could touch the hook on the wall. A preliminary prediction formed in her mind.
Chu Xi didn't rush to open her eyes, instead testing the idea in her mind first.
When she successfully touched the cold metal, a satisfied smile spread across her face.
At the same time, Chu Xi had basically decided which talent she would choose for her next "Master" level upgrade.
Over the next month, Chu Xi once again trained the other trainees in spatial awareness during the action class.
Although it was under a clever pretext, it had real effects.
The precision of the "Righteous Army Formation" had reached about eighty percent of the Director's required standard, and the trainees had become exceptionally good at formation changes and positioning.
According to Chu Xi's methodology, this was because they had developed an awareness of the space they occupied, giving them a clearer understanding of their own positions and paths.
Regardless of her teaching process, the Director only cared about the results. He nodded at Chu Xi, both pleased and excited, and said, "I knew I wasn't wrong to trust you!"
Chu Xi's thoughts were similar to his. She thought-
I really wasn't wrong to come here.
You can't find this kind of opportunity on the outside.
The IQ she earned this month totaled 150 points.
Chu Xi redeemed an "Expert Advancement Card" and used it on her memory talent, causing her personal panel to change again.
Now, her memory talent had become "Master" level, and her IQ value had changed to 160.
She chose to keep saving the remaining 51 points in her System Mall's IQ pool.
Compared to before she entered the camp, she had reaped a bountiful harvest, but... there weren't many opportunities left.
She had previously promised the Director she would get results with the "Righteous Army Formation" training in three months. Two months had already passed, which meant her time as a temporary instructor was down to just one month.
Chu Xi sighed. The thought was a bit regrettable, but she wasn't greedy.
She had already earned enough from coming to this training camp.
She even had a mischievous thought: after her teaching stint was over, she would just quit the camp and stop playing around here.
But soon, an unexpected piece of news arrived at the training camp-
The Director had invited a new acting instructor to join the training camp, enriching the camp's teaching staff.
It was clear the Director had poured a lot of heart and soul into this film. In the final three months, he wanted the actors to make one last sprint to improve their performance skills.
When the Director announced this news in the main hall, the audience erupted in applause.
Some people were even shouting "Wuhu!" their eyes shining with excitement.
Chu Xi sat in her chair, her aura aloof and cold, as if she had nothing to do with the excitement. Her indifferent expression didn't change.
She didn't get it. She had no idea what everyone was so happy about.
Little Curly Hair said to her, "With one more acting instructor, I'll have more chances to ask questions! Before, everyone went to Teacher Zhao for corrections, so it was really hard for me to get him to look at my problems. I could never get in line..."
Chu Xi: "Oh."
The Director said that this new acting instructor wasn't actually much older than the trainees, but she was very experienced and would be very willing to share her insights with everyone.
Little Curly Hair continued to applaud with the main group, a wide grin on her face.
Chu Xi laughed at her. "Is it that serious?"
Little Curly Hair nodded solemnly. "The Director is too good to us!"
Chu Xi scoffed.
Little Curly Hair patted the back of her hand and quickly added, "You're great too! Thanks to you, Chu Xi, I might have been eliminated by now if it weren't for you!"
Chu Xi didn't refute that point. She turned back to listen to the Director's official announcement-
"Alright, let's have the new acting instructor for our Three Kingdoms training camp come out and meet everyone. A warning-don't get too excited in a moment."
The trainees held their breath, and the hall fell silent. A sexy and radiant figure suddenly appeared in the lower right of their vision, entering from the doorway with a powerful and chic aura, heading straight for where the Director was standing.
This was the new acting instructor who had come to support the Three Kingdoms training camp.
She moved toward the center of the stage like a beautiful scenic view.
Chu Xi's expression changed abruptly. Her eyes instantly locked onto the figure. Her previous nonchalance turned into a fixed stare, and her expression grew uncharacteristically serious.
There was also a hint of surprise.
She was the first to recognize Ren Zhi.
Then, a few seconds later, gasps erupted from the seats.
"Ren Zhi!!!"
"Ahhh!! Is that really Ren Zhi?! She's our new acting instructor!!"
"Wow! It's Zhizhi!"
"Ren Zhi!! Is this going to kill me with happiness?! Ren Zhi!!!"
"Oh my god, I can't believe it..."
Someone even shouted Ren Zhi's name until their voice cracked.
This face, popular on social media and seen everywhere on the streets, had captivated countless young men and women over the years. Of the one hundred trainees here, you could say all one hundred knew Ren Zhi.
But because her face was so stunningly beautiful, it was easy to forget that she was also a powerhouse actress who had won awards for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Eagle for Best Actress.
How could the trainees have guessed that the second acting instructor the Director hired for them would be such a heavyweight figure!
Honestly, they might not necessarily recognize some famous seniors or exceptionally outstanding mentors in the entertainment industry, but a top-tier star like Ren Zhi, who was a viral sensation, was a benchmark figure in the hearts of these newcomers and obscure actors.
Besides... Ren Zhi was beautiful, a goddess in the eyes of many. The moment they saw her in person, it felt as if their hearts were about to leap out of their chests.
Some trainees were still in their seats, but their bodies were leaning forward more and more intensely. They all had unsettled, restless expressions. Some were even staring so hard at Ren Zhi that their eyes seemed to go straight.
"Zhizhi is absolutely gorgeous in person, a true gift from the heavens! I'm suffocating, hiss...!"
A female trainee stomped her feet and bit her fist in excitement. Judging by how she addressed her, she must have already been a fan of Ren Zhi's.
Ren Zhi took the microphone from the Director and stood at the center of the stage.
Today, she wore a one-shoulder red dress with a ruffled sleeve. Her light brown, curly hair was draped over her shoulders, giving her a mature charm. Beneath the red hem of her dress, her smooth legs were slender and straight, and her posture was sharp and capable.
But her face and her peach-blossom eyes were distinctly sensual.
She gave the trainees a slight smile, her voice gentle. "Hello, everyone. I'm the actress Ren Zhi. For the next three months, I will be working with Teacher Zhao Mingzhao as your acting instructor to provide some guidance on your acting."
Thunderous applause filled the seats, and more than one person screamed, "Welcome!"
Sitting amidst the passionate applause all around her, Chu Xi smiled with great interest.
Ren Zhi's expression gradually shifted from a smile to a serious look. Finally, she spoke to everyone in a solemn tone:
"I hope everyone will respect each other's work. We've all come to the Three Kingdoms training camp and are getting paid for it, so we need to be worthy of the money the Director is giving us. Although I'm not much older than you, a teacher is a teacher, and a trainee must act like a trainee. From now on, I am not a celebrity or a friend. I will be strict with you when it comes to acting, so I ask that you show me your utmost dedication to learning!"
Although her words were stern, the applause from the audience continued unabated. It felt just like a fan meeting-everything the idol said was right! Unconditionally!
Chu Xi joined in as well, giving her a few half-hearted claps with a faint smile on her face.
Little Curly Hair looked as if she was about to faint from being so captivated. "Wow... I'm so honored!"
Chu Xi tilted her head, raised an eyebrow, and asked Little Curly Hair, "What, are you her fan too?" She glanced over at Ren Zhi.
"A fan..." Little Curly Hair hesitated for a few seconds, unsure of what qualified as a fan by modern fandom standards.
She didn't know, so she just answered based on her own understanding. "I guess so. Who doesn't like Ren Zhi? She's just so beautiful."
It's the kind of thing where... wherever Ren Zhi is, that's where the stage is, and that's where the spotlight is focused.
Oh...
Chu Xi softly summarized for her, "A face-con."
Little Curly Hair: "Hehe..."
After the meeting with the new acting instructor ended, a crowd of trainees rushed up to surround Ren Zhi. They didn't ask for autographs or photos-Ren Zhi had just made it clear she wouldn't give any-so they just begged to exchange a few words with her and walk out with her.
Chu Xi was blocked on the outside, unable to even get close to Ren Zhi.
She clicked her tongue, "Tsk," and swept a disdainful gaze over the unsophisticated crowd. She bypassed the throng of people and left through the back door.
The dining hall wasn't even crowded during dinner time today. Everyone was still immersed in the excitement of Ren Zhi's arrival, gathered around to look at the new instructor.
Chu Xi found these people more and more contemptible.
Simps.
She put her tray down at a table, sat down, took out her phone, and opened her contact for Ren Zhi.
【Long time no see】
She typed those four words into the input box, paused, and then immediately deleted them all.
She glanced at the last message above, one she had sent: 【I've arrived in the Capital】. It was from three months ago, and Ren Zhi still hadn't replied.
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