Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

Chapter 9: The Degree of Laziness and Spending Power

"What's so tiring about it? I heard some senior students are doing dance streams on live streaming platforms, and they're getting tons of gifts..."

"Come on, those kinds of jobs are too demanding and require equipment. I have a fellow villager who works as an extra in a film studio, and he can earn a couple hundred yuan a day, but he has to wait for work, so it's not stable."

"Being an extra is so tough. I heard there are print models who can earn several hundred yuan per session, but they have high requirements for body shape and looks..."

Shen Li's mind raced with calculations as she listened.

The external relations department seeking sponsorships? There's a commission, and it opens up access to social resources—not bad. Drama club auditions? It's a chance to gain exposure, but the competition is fierce, and there's no income in the short term.

"Flash Delivery Campus" errand running? Hard work pays off, but it's stable and has low barriers to entry.

Live streaming? Extras? Print models? These jobs either require special skills, are unstable, or have high entry barriers.

"That's a lot of information..."

Shen Li pretended to take notes in her notebook, but actually quickly jotted down a few keywords: External Relations Department, Campus Errand Runner, Print Model (high requirements), Extra (unstable but there may be opportunities).

At this moment, the acting teacher entered. She was a middle-aged woman with a very elegant demeanor, and her surname was Yan.

Teacher Yan briefly explained the rules and importance of script readings, and then handed out several pages of script excerpts, which were a scene between Zhou Ping and Fan Yi from the classic play "Thunderstorm".

"Pair up in groups of two, form your own groups, have ten minutes to prepare, and then come up and read," Teacher Yan said.

A commotion immediately broke out in the classroom.

Everyone wants to find a partner who is strong and capable, or... good-looking.

Xiao Zhao was quickly surrounded by several boys, and she smiled and chose a boy in the class who looked quite composed.

Yun Yiyi (the mature woman in the black dress) remained aloof and immediately teamed up with another girl who was also quiet.

Chu Yao (who wore a pink dress and had connections) was "snatched" by Jing Yang with quick eyes and hands, and Jing Yang looked smug.

Shen Li glanced around and her gaze settled on the "fitness beauty".

It seemed she hadn't found a partner yet and was looking at the script alone. Shen Li got up and walked over, flashing her signature harmless smile: "Hey, haven't found anyone yet? Want to team up?"

The fit beauty looked up at Shen Li, her eyes clear and devoid of any extra emotion, and nodded: "Okay. My name is Jiang Li."

"Shen Li." Shen Li sat down beside her and opened the script. This scene is quite emotionally intense and requires a certain amount of explosive power and emotional impact.

During the preparation time, Shen Li didn't rush to rehearse the lines. Instead, she chatted with Jiang Li: "Jiang Li, are you a dance major? You have a particularly good physique."

Jiang Li glanced at him with some surprise and nodded: "Yes, I practiced ballet when I was a child, and later switched to modern dance."

"Impressive! Their core strength and physical performance must be exceptional."

Shen Li sincerely praised her, then changed the subject...

"By the way, I just heard that the student union's external relations department is recruiting people to attract sponsorships. Are you interested? I think there's a commission involved."

Jiang Li thought for a moment and shook her head: "I have to go to the dance studio to practice on weekends, so the time is not very fixed. Also... I'm not very good at dealing with people and talking about money." Her tone was very straightforward.

"Oh, I understand, I understand. Professionalism is the most important thing."

Shen Li nodded, but noted in her mind: Jiang Li, a dance student, has a tight schedule and an introverted and pragmatic personality, so she may not be interested in part-time jobs that require a lot of socializing.

When rehearsing lines, Jiang Li's delivery of lines was a little immature, but she quickly got into character, especially when it came to intense emotions. Her eyes and body language were very expressive, which was clearly an advantage brought by her dance training.

Shen Li fully utilized her "strong observation skills" and "thick skin" to try her best to understand the character, and her reading was fairly decent.

When it was their turn to read on stage, the effect was actually quite good.

Teacher Yan gave a few comments, affirming Jiang Li's body language and emotions, and also pointing out some minor issues with Shen Li's lines, but overall it was considered acceptable.

As they stepped off the stage, Jiang Li remarked to Shen Li, a rare occurrence for him, "You have a good sense of rhythm."

"Your body language is absolutely amazing."

Shen Li exchanged pleasantries with her, but in her heart she thought: This girl doesn't talk much, but she's easy to get along with, not pretentious, and she's willing to put in the effort in her profession. She's a potentially reliable "ally".

After the reading session ended, everyone dispersed.

Shen Li deliberately lingered for a while, overhearing several girls discussing the "Flash Delivery Campus" app, saying they had completed several orders that day and earned enough for a bubble tea. He silently noted down the app's name.

On the way back to the dormitory, Jing Yang was still excitedly trying to get closer to Chu Yao, although Chu Yao's reaction was rather indifferent.

Yang Yi was chatting enthusiastically with a boy in his group, exchanging their thoughts on reading the script.

Dai Xiao... appeared out of nowhere and silently followed behind, wearing earphones.

As Shen Li walked, she sorted through her afternoon's findings:

Potential part-time job opportunities: External Relations Department sponsorship (commission-based, requires social skills), Campus errand runner (stable, demanding, low entry barrier).

Potential "resources" to observe: Chu Yao (suspected of having a background, should be approached with caution), Yun Yiyi (aloof, purpose unclear), Jiang Li (pragmatic, highly professional, could be developed into an ally).

Self-positioning: Needs to improve dialogue skills; observation and adaptability are acceptable.

"External Relations Department..."

Shen Li touched her chin.

To secure sponsorships, you need to be eloquent, thick-skinned, and persuasive... Isn't this exactly what Shen Li is targeting?

Moreover, it allows you to connect with businesses outside the school, expand your network, and perhaps even reap unexpected rewards.

"It's settled then!" Shen Li had a preliminary plan in mind.

"First, I'll settle this 'Flash Delivery Campus' errand-running business to secure my basic needs. At the same time, I'll try to infiltrate the Student Union's External Relations Department, even if it's just as a staff member—it's a 'golden mine of information' and a 'treasure trove of practical experience'!"

As for those girls, whether they were charming, innocent, or hot... Shen Li looked at the setting sun on the horizon.

"It's all scenery," he remarked, "but scenery can't put food on the table. You have to fill your stomach first, get a foothold, before you have the leisure to appreciate the scenery, or even... become scenery in someone else's eyes, right?"

My stomach rumbled twice at just the right moment.

Shen Li quickened her pace and headed towards the cafeteria.

"Another chicken leg tonight! To celebrate this milestone victory in our intelligence gathering efforts!"

He thought to himself smugly. A glamorous campus life? No, it's a life of scheming and opportunity, a life of constant upgrading!

Without hesitation, Shen Li went back to her dorm and quickly downloaded the "Flash Delivery Campus" app.

The registration process was simple: bind your student ID, upload a photo (he specifically chose one with a bright, sunny smile), and the approval was instantaneous.

The interface is straightforward: Post a request, Order grabbing hall, My Wallet.

The order-grabbing hall is filled with various small tasks... "Pick up takeout from the Third Canteen and deliver it to the Girls' Dormitory Building 3, reward: 5 yuan", "Return books to the designated bookshelf in the library, reward: 3 yuan", "Pick up a large package from the West Gate courier point and deliver it to the boys' dormitory area, reward: 8 yuan"...

"Wow, the level of laziness among Beijing Film Academy students is directly proportional to their spending power."

While sighing, Shen Li quickly grabbed a simple task: "Retrieve documents from the teaching building and deliver them to the administration building, reward: 6 yuan."

Even a mosquito's leg is meat; I need to get familiar with the process first!