Chapter 448 College Entrance Examination
"Ah? Me?"
Lin Yuzhen was shocked when she heard this, and then subconsciously waved her hands and shook her head, her head shaking like a rattle: "No, no, I'm not a big star, how can I be your spokesperson?"
In her impression, only big stars can endorse products. She is just a student who is just preparing to take the college entrance examination. How can she, who is unknown, be qualified to be a spokesperson?
If this is not done well, it will be a huge embarrassment.
Lin Yuzhen naturally wouldn't do such a thing.
But the more Lu Yiming thought about it, the more he thought it was a joke: "Why not? Don't you always want to make money? Stop thinking about how to be a programmer. You can't even do high school math problems well, so you have no chance of being a programmer."
Then he looked at Lin Yuzhen from head to toe with a scrutinizing gaze and encouraged her, "You have a good voice, and a good image and temperament. Why don't you try the entertainment route? With your qualifications, you still have a chance to debut as a star. Besides, aren't those stars also transformed from ordinary people to stars in this way? No one is born a star."
"Me? As a star?"
The more Lin Yuzhen listened, the more unbelievable it seemed to her, and her eyes widened like two copper bells.
Being an advertising spokesperson was beyond her comprehension, and being a celebrity was something she didn't even dare to think about. In her mind, celebrities were not from the same world as her, and that was a higher level of distant life, which was too unreal for an ordinary person like her.
However, Lu Yiming said as if it was a matter of course: "Yeah, didn't those celebrities also rise step by step? Who was unknown one day and became a big star the next day? No one, right?"
"You have to understand that no one in this world suddenly popped out of a stone, and big stars are not made by just shouting slogans. You can't become a big star just because someone says you are a big star. You must rely on the accumulation of works and the public's reputation. You should start by shooting commercials now."
Lu Yiming's words made Lin Yuzhen a little excited. After all, who hasn't fantasized about the extravagant life of those celebrities?
Lin Yuzhen's eyes flickered: "Let me think about it."
Although she said so, for a moment she really couldn't accept that one day she would be so close to being a "star".
Lu Yiming stretched out his hand and slapped it, saying, "Fifty thousand yuan, this is your remuneration as a spokesperson."
Before Lu Yiming finished speaking, Lin Yuzhen said, "I've thought about it. I promise you. I'm moved by your sincerity."
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "That's right. Let's prepare for the college entrance examination first. After the college entrance examination, I will find someone to shoot the commercial."
Now that the college entrance examination is only a few days away, it doesn't matter if Lu Yiming is admitted to Fu Ri University. But if Lin Yuzhen is distracted at this time and fails to be admitted to university, Lu Yiming will be beaten to death by Zhu Hanwen.
Lu Yiming sent the two to the door of Lin Yuzhen's house and said to them, "I have asked her to take the photo of your poster of the mother. I will mail it to you after it is finished."
"Okay, thank you."
After getting out of the car and watching the Audi drive away, Gu Zhiruo was filled with envy: "Xiao Zhenzhen, you are rich now. Lu Yiming will give you 50,000 yuan for shooting an advertisement! And you will be on TV and become a big star in the future! Don't forget me when you enjoy the good life in the future."
Lin Yuzhen agreed readily just now, but now she looked distressed and said, "Don't gloat here. Do you think it's so easy to get 50,000 yuan? I have only been an announcer at the school radio station, and I don't have any talent or anything. How can I shoot this commercial?"
Gu Zhiruo patted Lin Yuzhen on the shoulder and said, "Calm down. What are you afraid of? Doesn't Lu Yiming know about your situation? Since Lu Yiming asked you to take the photo, he will definitely arrange everything for you!"
Then, Gu Zhiruo asked with a gossipy look on her face: "Hey, Xiao Zhenzhen, tell me, Lu Yiming is so nice to you, does he like you?"
It is the age when love begins to blossom, so naturally when you see two opposite sexes getting close, or someone giving something to the opposite sex, you will think that someone is pursuing whom.
Lin Yuzhen curled her lips, and the image of Shi Qingxue suddenly appeared in her mind. She said, " How is that possible? You're overthinking."
Gu Zhiruo smiled and said, "So you like him?"
Lin Yuzhen hesitated for a moment and said, "You are talking nonsense. How could I possibly like him? He is always late, leaves early, and skips classes. It's obvious that he is not a good person."
Gu Zhiruo sighed and said, "Love has nothing to do with these..."
As they were talking, they had already reached the door of Lin Yuzhen's house. Zhu Xintong happened to be taking out the trash. Seeing that the two were talking animatedly, she asked, "What are you two talking about?"
Lin Yuzhen suddenly became very nervous and said, "Nothing."
Zhu Xintong looked at Lin Yuzhen carefully and said, "Then why is your face so red?"
Gu Zhiruo said: "Auntie, someone is looking for Lin Yuzhen to shoot a commercial."
"Ah? Filming a commercial?"
After hearing what Gu Zhiruo said, Zhu Xintong was not happy at all. Instead, she was shocked and looked worried.
"Who asked you to shoot a commercial? Did you meet a scammer? There are too many scammers these days who pretend to be talent scouts to defraud people of money and sex. You must be careful."
Lin Yuzhen said: "He is not a liar."
Zhu Xintong frowned and said sternly, "How can you be sure that the other party is not a liar? Do you know them inside and out?"
She felt that now that Lin Yuzhen was speaking on the other side, it showed that Lin Yuzhen was very likely to have been brainwashed.
Lin Yuzhen curled her lips and said, "Because it was Lu Yiming who asked me to shoot the commercial."
"Lu Yiming?"
Zhu Xintong frowned slightly.
"Why does this name sound familiar?"
She was busy with business at the company every day, and she didn't watch the news or read newspapers, and she didn't have the conditions to go online, so the outside world's discussions about Lu Yiming basically didn't reach her ears. But she felt that she had heard this name somewhere.
Lin Yuzhen said unhappily: "My classmate bought his house in Bi Hai Long Ting from you."
Zhu Xintong suddenly realized and laughed: "Ah, it turned out to be him. I was wondering why this name sounded so familiar."
However, she immediately felt even more confused: "He is your classmate, and he wants you to shoot a commercial? What kind of commercial?"
Gu Zhiruo said, "He is a billionaire and owns several companies. One of his companies launched two products and wanted to find a spokesperson, and then he found Xiao Zhenzhen."
After confirming Lu Yiming's identity, Zhu Xintong breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still full of doubts: "That's not right. He is a wealthy man. If he wants to find a spokesperson, he should find a big star. Why would he find you?"
This was actually a key point that Gu Zhiruo and Lin Yuzhen had just discussed. Lu Yiming had a big company under his name, and he had the ability to find a beautiful and famous celebrity to be the spokesperson. Why did he choose Lin Yuzhen, an inconspicuous high school student? This did not conform to the basic attribute of advertising, which is to "advertise widely".
Lin Yuzhen curled her lips and said, "How should I know?"
Gu Zhiruo said: "Maybe it's because we are classmates?"
Having worked in society for so many years, Zhu Xintong certainly knows that this reason is pure nonsense.
The only goal of businessmen is to pursue profits. They will not do anything without profits. The so-called friendship between classmates is nothing in front of profits.
Then Lu Yiming must have other intentions.
Worried that there might be something hidden, Zhu Xintong thought about it again and again, and finally said, "I'll find a chance to talk to Mr. Lu. Do you have his contact information?"
The next afternoon, Lu Yiming suddenly received a strange phone call. When he learned that the caller was Lin Yuzhen's mother, Lu Yiming felt very strange. After asking carefully, he found out that she came to endorse Lin Yuzhen.
The two met in a cafe at the entrance of the Bihailongting community.
Lu Yiming also had some impression of Zhu Xintong. After all, she was a great beauty and anyone who had seen her would remember her. He was not like Brother Qiang who was born face-blind.
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
"Hello, Auntie."
After a brief greeting, Zhu Xintong got straight to the point and said, "Mr. Lu, why did you ask Lin Yuzhen to shoot the commercial? She's not a celebrity, she's just an ordinary high school student who doesn't know anything."
Since it concerns Lin Yuzhen, Zhu Xintong no longer cares about offending anyone. She is even prepared to be fired by Jingwan Group for angering Lu Yiming.
When Lu Yiming saw Zhu Xintong looking at him with a wary look, he immediately didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly explained, "Aunt Zhu, I'm a serious person. The reason I asked Lin Yuzhen to shoot the commercial is mainly because I know her and we have a good relationship. Please don't misunderstand me."
"Mr. Zhu Hanwen is my homeroom teacher. When I first started my business, classmate Lin Yuzhen helped me a lot, so it's normal for me to return the favor now."
"As for your concern about whether I am up to something bad, that is even more impossible. If Mr. Zhu finds out, he will be the first one to not let me go."
I heard that Lu Yiming's class teacher was Zhu Hanwen, and the details Lu Yiming said were not nonsense. After all, Lin Yuzhen had already told her that Lu Yiming bought a computer and placed it in Zhu Hanwen's house, and made a lot of money with this computer. Zhu Xintong was completely relieved and said sincerely, "So that's the case. Then I did misunderstand Mr. Lu. I'm really sorry. I apologize to you."
Lu Yiming said very considerately: "No, no, Aunt Zhu, I understand your feelings very well. After all, this happened suddenly."
Seeing Lu Yiming so reasonable, Zhu Xintong was very touched. She had seen too many people who were arrogant and cocky just because they had a little money. In comparison, Lu Yiming's approachability was really rare.
"If that's the case, then I won't bother Mr. Lu anymore."
Zhu Xintong stood up and left happily. Thinking that her daughter might become a star with this opportunity, she felt full of energy.
Unconsciously, the day of the college entrance examination arrived. Early in the morning of this day, Lu Yiming sent Shi Qingxue to school.
Looking at the nervous parents coming and going, Lu Yiming couldn't help but complain to Shi Qingxue, "You've already been specially recruited by Fu Ri University, and you still have to take the college entrance examination. What are you doing?"
Shi Qingxue pouted and said, "I have studied hard for twelve years, so I have to come here to show my ability, right? And I also want to see what my real level is."
The little girl was tugging at the corner of her clothes shyly, obviously worried that she was not worthy of Lu Yiming.
After all, the person she likes is becoming more and more outstanding and is a "successful person" who often appears in newspapers and magazines.
Lu Yiming teased, "You are now at the peak of your intelligence. You know everything about astronomy and geography, and even foreign languages, so be more confident."
"cut."
The college entrance examination lasted for three days, from July 7 to July 9, and ended in the afternoon of July 9.
The exams were over, and high school life was finally a thing of the past. Lu Yiming personally drove an Audi to pick up Shi Qingxue from school.
"Would you like to go on a road trip together?"
Shi Qingxue said: "Not possible these days."
"Ah? Why?"
Lu Yiming was very depressed.
"Didn't we agree to have an unforgettable graduation trip after graduation?"
Shi Qingxue was also helpless and said, "I can't help it. An elder just passed away in the United States, and we have to go there to attend the funeral."
After hearing what Shi Qingxue said, Lu Yiming was very unhappy, but he had no choice but to give up.
Seeing that Lu Yiming was unhappy, Shi Qingxue gently kissed Lu Yiming on the face and said, "Don't be unhappy, I will come back as soon as possible and will definitely be able to catch up with our graduation trip."
"All right."
A few days later, Shi Qingxue's family went to the United States, and Lu Yiming called Lin Yuzhen and asked her to go to the film and television city to shoot a commercial.
When Lu Yiming was waiting outside the film and television city to greet Lin Yuzhen, he unexpectedly discovered that Zhu Hanwen had also come along.
"Teacher Zhu, why are you here ?"
Zhu Hanwen said, "I came to see you and have a few words with you. Zhenzhen has never seen much of the world. Since you are my student, you have to help me keep an eye on her and don't let her suffer any injustice."
Lu Yiming immediately said, "Teacher Zhu, don't worry. I paid for this ad. How can I let her suffer any injustice?"
Zhu Hanwen seemed to have remembered something, sighed, and said to Lu Yiming: "Although you didn't take the college entrance examination, you are a student from No. 1 Middle School after all. On the day you come to receive your admission letter, you can also have a farewell dinner with us."
Lu Yiming said solemnly: "Okay, I will definitely be there."
After Zhu Hanwen left, Lu Yiming called director Liao Haide. He was introduced by King Liu and had made several movies before. Now the film industry in Hong Kong is in a downturn and there are no more movies to make, so he came to the mainland to make a living and took over Lu Yiming's order.
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
Facing the young and wealthy Lu Yiming, Liao Haide was very polite.
Lu Yiming took the initiative to shake his hand and said, "Hello."
He took out a folder from his briefcase, handed it to Liao Haide, and said, "This is the advertising scene I designed. Take a look at it first, and then we can discuss it."
Then he took out another document, handed it to Lin Yuzhen, and said, "This one is yours."
When Lin Yuzhen saw that her file was only a single A4 sheet of paper, she immediately complained, “What is this?”
"A song?"
“The lyrics only have one word?”
"'I Caught a Cold in That Corner'? What kind of weird title is that? Is this considered a song? And you wrote the lyrics and composed the music?"
Lu Yiming said: "This is the level, what do you know? Everyone can write a song with a paragraph, but writing a song with a word is the real skill."
"What you said makes a lot of sense. I'm speechless."
Lu Yiming said: "Let's go, listen to this song and get a feel for it."
Lu Yiming recently found a professional female singer to record this song.
"I Caught a Cold in That Corner" was released in May 2008. It was originally the advertising song for BBK music phones. Now Lu Yiming directly took this song and did not even plan to change the original MV. He just replaced the star with Lin Yuzhen and the BBK phone in the star's hand with Lin Yuzhen's Tianyin MP3.
The content of the commercial is actually very simple. The heroine is holding a mobile phone and wearing headphones, listening to music on the bus and on the roadside, with a look of intoxication on her face.
In the recording studio, Lu Yiming turned on the computer and played the song for Liao Haide and Lin Yuzhen using the speakers in the studio.
Originally, Lin Yuzhen and Liao Haide came to listen to this song out of curiosity, but when the piano sound rang out, they immediately felt goose bumps.
Although the lyrics only have one word, the melody is ever-changing, ranging from low singing to high-pitched and loud singing, with gradual progression and rich layers.
After listening to this 100-second song, Liao Haide and Lin Yuzhen didn't know how to comment on it.
If you don’t look at the lyrics, no one would even realize that this song only has one word.
You won't even notice that the song has lyrics.
“It’s actually a song!”
Liao Haide considered himself to be well-informed, but now he was so shocked that he didn't know what words to use to describe the exquisiteness of this song.
In the end, he could only say to Lu Yiming: "Mr. Lu's creative talent is amazing! I have a feeling that this song will definitely be a hit!"
In addition to the beautiful melody, the song itself is very topical.
The whole song is one hundred seconds long, but the lyrics only have one word. Who has ever seen this?
Although Lin Yuzhen did not have any professional musical accomplishments, she could tell that this song was very pleasant to the ear.
She found it unbelievable. It was fine that Lu Yiming could program, after all, his math grades were good, but writing songs was too much. And it was so beautiful, with only one word in the lyrics. She had every reason to suspect that Lu Yiming was showing off his skills!
Liao Haide sighed to Lin Yuzhen: "With this song, it will be hard for you not to be popular! Let's go, I'll call the staff and we 'll go shoot !"
After a while, the commercial officially entered the shooting stage. Since Lu Yiming directly provided the script, even the scenes and feelings were clearly written, the shooting was naturally very fast.
All the shots were completed in just one day.
When the work was over, Liao Haide praised Lin Yuzhen and said, "You have a great talent for acting! It's unbelievable that you have never even taken a professional acting course. Are you interested in going to Hong Kong with me to make a movie?"
