Han Zhao looked at Quan Jiu with some surprise. After receiving a nod from Quan Jiu, he walked out of the classroom.
After Han Zhao left, another student, without even glancing at Quan Jiu, sternly followed him out.
The other classmates whispered amongst themselves.
Quan Jiu acted as if she heard or saw nothing and continued her self-introduction.
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Outside the Class B classroom, Jin Xue led Han Zhao towards Class A. "You're old enough to recognize a teacher, Class A is that way."
Han Zhao stopped and asked, confused, "I know, but I'm in Class B."
Jin Xue felt a pang in her heart, but facing a handsome guy, she managed to maintain her composure. She smiled and said, "Why are you going to Class B? That's just for fun. Look, everyone who goes to Class B are the bottom-tier students. They go to Class B because they don't want to study. If everyone was eager to learn, our Class A classroom would be packed."
Han Zhao's eyelids drooped slightly, carrying a hint of indifference and distance. "I'm also a bottom-tier student, but I genuinely want to learn from Teacher Nine in Class B."
Jin Xue said anxiously, "You're different from them. Even though your grades are poor, you shouldn't give up on yourself. Don't worry, with my capabilities, securing a second male lead role for you is not a problem. In my next project, I'll definitely have the company sign you and reserve the second male lead for you. I'm from Tianyu."
Han Zhao replied politely yet distantly, "Thank you for your kind offer, Teacher Jin, but I don't need it." He turned and returned to the Class B classroom.
Jin Xue, having been rejected, was furious and thought to herself, "Ungrateful, no wonder you're at the bottom. I'll see how you beg me later."
Just then, a pleading voice sounded.
"Teacher Jin Xue, I am Zhang Luo, rank twenty-one in Class B. Please let me go to Class A. I really want to learn from you; I don't want to waste my life."
Jin Xue glanced at Zhang Luo. He was quite good-looking.
Since she couldn't get Han Zhao, she was still upset, so she agreed, "Alright, you can go."
Zhang Luo was surprised it was so easy. He thanked her profusely and then ran towards Class A, afraid she might change her mind.
Some students in Class B were peeking out. Seeing that Zhang Luo had successfully transferred, some became impatient.
They were just screenwriters, and there was no need to show them respect. One by one, they left the classroom on their own accord.
Yan Chi saw this and reprimanded, "What are you doing? Get back inside."
The three who had come out stubbornly said, "We want to go to Class A."
Jin Xue quickly stopped Yan Chi. "Teacher Yan, the students want to go to Class A, and you can't stop them. Since there are only three of them, let them all go to Class A. The capable should take on more responsibility. It's not just four people; I can handle forty."
She looked provocatively at Quan Jiu, but Quan Jiu didn't even glance at her.
"Hmph, keep pretending. Let's see how long you can keep this up."
Jin Xue ignored Yan Chi's objections and left with the three students.
The entrance of the Class B classroom finally became quiet.
Quan Jiu smiled and said to everyone, "If anyone still wishes to go to Class A, you can step forward. I will communicate with Teacher Yan. Whatever your choice, I hope you will follow your heart."
The remaining thirty-six students in the classroom, regardless of their individual considerations, no longer mentioned leaving.
Quan Jiu waited for a moment before continuing, "Since everyone has chosen to trust me, I also promise you that in a week, I will show you a different version of yourselves."
Han Zhao led the applause, and the other students gradually joined in.
Quan Jiu raised her hand to signal for quiet and then said, "As we meet for the first time, we must introduce ourselves. Therefore, my first lesson is 'Self-Introduction'."
A student immediately sighed, "Teacher, we all know each other, there's no need for introductions." Self-introductions were embarrassing.
Quan Jiu, however, said, "This is a different kind of self-introduction. I want you to break the norm, not just state your name, hobbies, or height, but to showcase yourselves. I want you to introduce yourselves without speaking, only through actions."
A silent self-introduction? The students became restless.
"Teacher, how can we introduce ourselves without speaking? Is it a talent show?" someone asked.
Quan Jiu shook her head. "It cannot be a talent show either. I can give you a hint: 'Act as yourselves'."
Act as yourselves?
The students started discussing.
"Is she asking us to perform mime?"
"I don't get it, what exactly does she want?"
"Self-introduction is being treated carelessly, probably because they think it's unoriginal, so they came up with a new trick."
"It's just a self-introduction, why are you all acting like you're facing a formidable enemy? Let me do it." An eager student shouted and stood up.
Quan Jiu took out a script. "I am currently working on three scripts, collaborating with directors Jiang Nan Chen, Wang Can, and Zhao Zi Wen."
The student who had volunteered immediately stopped in his tracks.
The others listened with envious eyes.
These renowned directors, even if they were just supporting actors in their films, could become famous overnight. It was no wonder the students were awestruck.
Quan Jiu held up the scripts. "For my fourth script, I will select the lead and supporting roles from among you and recommend them to the directors. The most outstanding self-introduction will be the male or female lead in my script."
The boy who had volunteered immediately retreated and sat back down, his expression solemn, hands clasped, as if facing a great challenge.
The students below the podium began to stir with excitement.
They all knew Nine's reputation, but because she was just a screenwriter, they hadn't paid much attention, as it seemed irrelevant to acting.
However, screenwriters also had their weapons. In this day and age, good scripts were incredibly hard to come by. Directors needed scripts, and actors also needed scripts. And this great screenwriter right before them was generously offering a script.
Moreover, she was collaborating with famous directors. Wasn't that more appealing than Jin Xue?
However, amidst the excitement, someone asked suspiciously, "Teacher, the self-introduction determines the roles?" This seemed a bit too casual, perhaps just an empty promise.
Quan Jiu nodded slightly and said unhurriedly, "Self-introduction is about selling yourself. You might think it's a trivial segment, or just a way to exchange names, but in reality, the role of self-introduction is much greater than you imagine.
No matter how rich and colorful a person's resume is, they cannot compare to someone who can present themselves brilliantly. This is a golden rule in the workplace.
Actors are also professionals, and you too have a workplace. Moreover, in a way, your 'self-introductions' will follow you like a shadow throughout your entire career. Now, who among you has thought of something and wants to go first?"
The students dared not act rashly anymore.
The self-introduction, which was originally insignificant, suddenly carried such important weight. For a moment, everyone's mind was racing, trying to figure out how to stand out among the thirty-six people through their self-introduction.
This was an absolutely fair opportunity. As long as the self-introduction was outstanding, one could gain attention and secure a lead role, not based on rigid grades or innate advantages in appearance.
All thirty-six people had a chance.
However, after much thought, no one dared to step forward easily.
How to do a silent self-introduction?