Chapter 16: Good Girls Shouldn't Miss Out on...

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“What happened with Reba?”

Zhang Yang leaned back against the sofa and began to think carefully.

The first time he received an Opportunity Point was when Hu Ge, acting on Liu Shishi’s suggestion, asked whether he wanted the second male lead in *Xuan-Yuan Sword*.

At the time, he had guessed that giving *The Sutra Pavilion* to Liu Shishi and winning her favor was only part of the opportunity. The perfect way to seize it would be to use the gesture to bring about something else—for example, getting her to help him secure a role.

But this was his first time claiming an opportunity, so he could not be completely certain that his analysis was correct.

That was why, this time, he had deliberately paid attention to when the Opportunity Point appeared.

“When I lent the book to Reba, no Opportunity Point appeared.”

“When I guided things along by saying I would go to the library to look for the book, there was still no Opportunity Point.”

“After I found the book for her at the library and sent her a message, there was still nothing.”

“But now it’s appeared.”

Zhang Yang glanced at his watch and saw that exactly five minutes had passed since he sat down in the library.

In other words, something had happened on Reba’s end during that time.

As for the specifics, he could simply find a suitable opportunity to ask her.

“It’s a bit like a single-player game. Pretty interesting.”

After thinking for a while, Zhang Yang put Reba’s textbook into his bag and stood up to leave.

Now that he had obtained the Opportunity Point, there was no reason for him to keep waiting there for Reba to come exchange books.

If he returned the book today, wouldn’t that leave him without a reason to arrange another meeting with her?

By keeping the book, he could stay on her mind and give her a reason to contact him from time to time, gradually deepening their relationship.

Zhang Yang understood these little tricks perfectly well.

He went straight outside the university, took a taxi to Tangren, and entered a nearby café. After asking for a private room, he drank coffee while writing a screenplay on his laptop.

As someone who had been reborn, with enhanced memories of the future entertainment industry, he could easily make his way on his own. He had no intention of becoming a lazy idler simply because he possessed a cheat.

The capital mogul was Gao Qiqiang, and the entertainment industry was Jinghai. Whether they were top stars, award-winning actors, ratings guarantees, or box-office guarantees, all of them had to bow their heads before capital.

Half an hour had passed since he obtained the Opportunity Point when he took out his phone and composed a text message.

Bzzzt—

In a classroom at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Reba felt the phone on her lap vibrate.

They were taking an open-book test, and with Zhang Yang’s textbook in hand, the answers flowed from her pen with effortless ease.

She knew her score today would definitely be good, so she was in a very relaxed mood.

She glanced at the lectern. After confirming that Teacher Jiang was looking through some materials, Reba opened her phone.

**Senior Zhang Yang:** Junior, I probably won’t have time to exchange books with you today. The company suddenly asked me to discuss some work. Sorry about that.

“No time to exchange the books?”

Reba blinked, unexpectedly feeling a little delighted.

She thought it was rather nice that they could not exchange the books back. Ideally, they would not exchange them anytime soon.

It certainly had nothing to do with the possibility of becoming more familiar with Zhang Yang. She simply liked the feeling of having a cheat on her side.

**Junior Reba:** That’s all right, Senior. We can arrange a time and place tomorrow. The day after tomorrow or the following day works too. We’re both at school, so meeting is easy.

**Senior Zhang Yang:** Hopefully.

**Junior Reba:** Hopefully?

**Senior Zhang Yang:** The company contacted me, so it’s probably work. I may have to join a production, and if that happens, it could be quite a while before I’m back.

**Junior Reba:** Join a production? Are you going to film a new drama, Senior?

**Senior Zhang Yang:** Yes. I don’t have class today, so I came to school to apply for leave.

**Junior Reba:** Good luck, Senior! When the series airs, tell me. I’ll contribute to the ratings—or the online views.

**Senior Zhang Yang:** Is there a possibility that I’m filming a movie?

“ A movie!?”

Reba’s breathing caught.

She was someone who wanted to enter the entertainment industry, so she knew better than ordinary people that movies carried far more prestige than television dramas.

Was her senior really that impressive?

Then again, with his looks and all the praise he received from the teachers, it was perfectly normal for someone signed to a major company like Tangren to have the chance to appear in a movie.

With that thought, she began composing a new message.

**Senior Zhang Yang:** You didn’t actually believe that, did you? I was joking. It’s really an in-house production by our company. I’m an actor with Tangren.

Reba: “...”

She silently deleted the half-written message and composed another one.

**Reba:** I really did believe you. Turns out you aren’t as impressive as I thought.

**Zhang Yang:** That hurts. Looks like I still have to work harder. *(Sad face.)*

A faint curve appeared at the corners of Reba’s lips.

**Zhang Yang:** Junior, if I haven’t miscalculated, you should still be in class. You even dare to play with your phone during Old Jiang’s lesson?

At that, Reba’s heart jolted. She instinctively raised her head and looked toward the spot beside the lectern, but Teacher Jiang was nowhere to be seen.

A bad feeling rose within her. Only belatedly did she turn her head and discover Jiang Mei standing behind her, expressionless, staring at her phone screen.

“Whoosh!”

Reba had always been thin-skinned. Being caught chatting during an exam sent a blush racing from her face all the way down her neck, while her ears seemed hot enough to drip blood. Her mind went completely blank.

“Tea—Teacher, I...”

For a moment, Reba had no idea what to say.

Jiang Mei did not scold her. Instead, a faint smile appeared on her face.

“You’re doing well on the assignment. You can chat if you like, but finish the assignment first. Agreed?”

“Yes, Teacher!”

Reba immediately nodded.

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Jiang Mei nodded and returned to her seat.

Seeing that she did not seem particularly displeased, Reba let out a sigh of relief.

**Reba:** Thanks to you, Teacher Jiang caught me. I have to finish the questions first. We’ll chat after class. *(Crying face.)*

“What a coincidence.”

Zhang Yang found it amusing and let out a soft laugh.

She was not even calling him “Senior” anymore. She had gone straight to “you.” Clearly, she was a little annoyed.

With Reba’s personality, she would definitely remember this and think back on it often in the future.

Did that count as a shared memory?

After pondering briefly, Zhang Yang sent Jiang Mei a message.

**Little Yang:** Old Jiang, don’t give her a hard time. This one’s on me.

Jiang Mei happened to pick up her phone. When she saw the message, a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes.

She glanced at Reba in the distance, who had begun obediently working on the questions, then picked up her phone and replied.

**Old Jiang:** You’ve taken a liking to her, have you? Good taste.

**Little Yang:** Anyone with eyes can tell that this junior is beautiful and suited to making a living as a celebrity. Whether she can become a good actress is hard to say, but you know me, Old Jiang. I’m not considering that sort of thing right now.

**Old Jiang:** Best keep it that way. Reba blushes very easily, and she’s an innocent, good girl. If you’re interested, then pursue her openly and treasure her once you win her over. If you’re not, don’t lead her on. Otherwise, I’ll teach you a lesson.

**Little Yang:** You have the eyes of a judge. Any girl you call good is bound to be exceptional. I’ll give it serious thought.

**Little Yang:** But have you already found a new favorite? Am I no longer your favorite student?

**Old Jiang:** You’re minoring in screenwriting. Is that how the phrase “new favorite” is used?

**Little Yang:** Oh. I was typing too quickly and forgot the quotation marks.

**Old Jiang:** ...

“What a cheeky monkey.”

Old Jiang chuckled and shook her head.

Handsome and sunny, with a humorous, cheerful personality; diligent and ambitious in his studies; gifted in acting.

It was difficult for any teacher not to like a student like that.

And not many women would be able to resist him, either.

**Old Jiang:** Don’t let a good girl slip away. Treasure her.

“Tsk!”

Zhang Yang slapped the back of his own hand.

He had gotten a little carried away. He had almost replied, “Don’t waste a bad girl.”

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