Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

Chapter 30 That's practically cross-border law enforcement!

Xiao Zhao changed her clothes, wearing a loose white T-shirt and denim shorts, but her figure was still too stunning. The T-shirt neckline was wide open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a patch of snow-white skin.

Two long, straight, white legs were visible beneath her shorts, and she wore canvas shoes, radiating youthful energy.

Jiang Li maintained her sporty style, wearing a black tight-fitting vest with gray yoga pants, her powerful muscle lines particularly clear under the lights.

As soon as they entered, many of the boys in the store were drawn to them.

Jing Yang, with his sharp eyes, was the first to spot them: "Holy crap! Xiao Zhao and Jiang Li! Quick, quick, call them over to sit with us!"

Before Shen Li could stop him, Jing Yang had already stood up and waved: "Xiao Zhao! Jiang Li! Over here! Over here! Together!"

Xiao Zhao saw them and walked over with a smile: "You're here too. What a coincidence."

Jiang Li followed behind, nodding as a greeting.

Jingyang warmly invited, "Sit down, sit down! We ordered so much food, we can't finish it all! Let's all eat together!"

Xiao Zhao glanced at Jiang Li, who didn't object, and the two sat down. Two other girls joined in with smiles; one was named "Shu Yiyi," and the other "Li Fei" (Shen Li had a good memory and had heard these two names at the class meeting).

Shu Yiyi is petite but has a rather voluptuous figure; she wore a tight T-shirt, revealing her ample bosom. Li Fei, on the other hand, is a tall girl with a cool and aloof demeanor, somewhat like a budget version of Yun Yiyi.

The table suddenly became lively.

Jingyang, being a lively person, called the waiter to add more dishes and bowls, and opened a few more bottles of beer.

Xiao Zhao smiled and declined, "I won't drink it. I have a posture class tomorrow, and I'm afraid of swelling."

Jingyang persisted, "A little bit won't hurt! It's just beer!"

Shen Li tried to smooth things over: "Don't try to persuade them if they don't want to drink. Waiter, bring two bottles of soy milk, iced."

Xiao Zhao glanced at Shen Li, his smile deepening: "Thank you, Shen Li."

Her smile, with her eyebrows curving and her peach blossom eyes brimming with tears, made Jing Yang's heart ache.

The soy milk arrived, and Xiao Zhao inserted a straw, sipping it slowly. The straw moved in and out of her rosy lips, and the sight, combined with the glimpses of her collarbone and full curves beneath her white T-shirt collar, was incredibly alluring.

Jing Yang swallowed hard, quickly averting his gaze, and tried to make conversation: "By the way, what do you guys think of the physical education class? Is Teacher Du too strict?"

Shu Yiyi chimed in, "He's strict, but he's definitely professional. He kept saying my back kick wasn't angled enough, and my hips were aching from practicing it."

Li Fei nodded: "He's quite polite to girls. You guys, especially you Jingyang, I think you've been through a lot."

Jing Yang's face fell: "Don't even mention it! I've never been so humiliated in my life! I was clumsy and awkward, and the whole class watched!"

Everyone laughed.

Xiao Zhao smiled, leaning forward slightly, the collar of her white T-shirt hanging down naturally, making the barely visible cleavage even more obvious.

She looked at Shen Li: "Shen Li, you're doing great! Didn't Teacher Du praise your progress?"

Shen Li wondered, was this woman's praise of him in public genuine or did she have ulterior motives?

He immediately switched to "honest junior" mode, scratching his head: "No way, I just listen to the teacher and do whatever they tell me to do. I can't compare to you guys in your major."

Jiang Li rarely spoke up: "Your core strength is alright. It's just that your flexibility is a bit lacking. Stretch more."

Shen Li nodded in agreement: "Coach Jiang is right, I'll start practicing right away."

Jiang Li smiled slightly, which could be considered a smile.

Jing Yang, envious, leaned close to Shen Li's ear and whispered, "Holy crap, Jiang Li is even talking to you on his own? What kind of magic do you have?"

Shen Li replied softly, "I call this 'humility makes one progress,' understand?"

As we chatted, the topic somehow shifted to "school gossip".

Shu Yiyi lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "Have you heard? Hao Yan, that senior in the performing arts department at our school, seems to have recently landed a role as the second female lead in a web series. She plays a villain, and I heard her look is particularly seductive."

Shen Li's ears perked up instantly.

Jing Yang got excited: "Hao Yan? The one nicknamed 'Little Fox Fairy'?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Shu Yu nodded.

"I heard she was incredibly dedicated on set, spending a lot of time thinking about each scene. There was a scene where she had to seduce the male lead, which she filmed over a dozen times, and each take felt different. Even the director was impressed, calling her a 'natural enchantress'."

Du Heng added, "I've heard about that too. And she seems to be particularly good at acting with male actors, always able to elicit genuine reactions from them. Male actors who have worked with her all say they feel a lot of pressure, but also improve a lot."

Shen Li silently complained to herself: How could the pressure not be immense? Anyone would feel a lot of pressure with that foot under the table?

Xiao Zhao looked at Shen Li: "Shen Li, didn't you act with her before? What did you think of it?"

Everyone looked at Shen Li.

Shen Li's internal alarm bells were ringing, but she remained calm on the surface: "She's truly amazing. Senior Sister Hao Yan's 'method acting' lives up to its name. When you act opposite her, you completely forget that she's 'acting,' and you feel like she *is* the character. This kind of immersion is something most people can't achieve."

He paused, then added, "Of course, the pressure is immense. After all, they're my seniors, and I'm afraid of holding them back."

Xiao Zhao nodded thoughtfully.

Jiang Li suddenly asked, "What method did she use? Tell me in detail. I want to learn."

Shen Li: "Oh..."

What could he say? That someone was using their feet under the table to "exchange performance tips" with him?

"Well... um... she designs a lot of detailed movements to make the characters more three-dimensional," Shen Li said vaguely. "For example, her eyes, gestures, and body posture are all very particular."

Jiang Li nodded, seemingly having made a mental note of it.

Jing Yang persisted, asking, "Isn't there any 'special' method? I've heard that the method school sometimes does... well... rather 'extreme' things to get into character?"

Shen Li feigned ignorance: "Extreme? No, it's just normal acting. Don't overthink it."

Dai Xiao adjusted his glasses: "According to the Stanislavski system, method actors can indeed evoke genuine reactions through 'emotional memory' and 'physical action.' But overuse can blur the boundary between the character and the actor themselves. Shen Li, are you sure Hao Yan hasn't blurred that boundary?"

Shen Li mentally screamed: "Brother Xiao, is your mouth blessed?! That sister's actions went beyond blurring boundaries; she was practically enforcing the law across borders!"

But he said, "No, no. They're very professional."

Xiao Zhao laughed and said, "Shen Li, you're so modest. It's already amazing that you weren't nervous acting alongside Senior Sister Hao Yan. I'd like to try acting with her next time I have the chance."

Shen Li silently prayed for her: Good luck, girl. Hopefully, Hao Yan won't use "foot techniques" on girls.

After finishing the meal, Jingyang paid the bill, wincing in pain. The meal had cost several hundred yuan, and his "money is no object" attitude vanished instantly.

As they were leaving, Xiao Zhao walked over to Shen Li and whispered, "Shen Li, could you give me your phone number? It'll be helpful if there are any announcements or anything from class."