Phi-Fic Chapter 25 Arrival in Kyoto
Chapter 25 Arrival in Kyoto
Kyoto International Airport.
The roar of a huge engine tore through the sky as a silver-white passenger plane slowly landed on the runway.
The hatch opened.
The heat wave, mixed with the dryness unique to the capital, hit us in the face.
Jiang Bai carried a simple suitcase, walked out of the terminal, and took a deep breath.
"Cough cough..."
"Is this the taste of Kyoto?"
"It's a bit pungent, but..."
"It smells so good!"
That's the smell of money.
That's the taste of a dream (one million)!
Jiang Bai stood in the bustling arrival hall, his heart pounding with excitement.
This was the first time in his two lifetimes that he had ever visited this legendary city.
As the cultural and entertainment center of Earth, Kyoto is home to countless entertainment companies, film and television bases, and countless dreamers who want to become famous overnight!
And he, Jiang Bai.
Today, we're going to pull off a big heist right here!
"Audition..."
"One million..."
"And intermediate-level acting skills..."
Jiang Bai gripped the handle of his suitcase tightly, his eyes gleaming with the light of a hungry wolf.
If he can land this role, his college life will take off and he will achieve financial freedom!
Just as he was immersed in his fantasies about a better future.
Sudden.
"Aaaaaaah!!!"
A piercing scream nearly shattered his eardrums.
Immediately afterwards, the previously orderly arrival hall turned into complete chaos.
A large group of young men and women holding up light boards and banners surged toward the VIP entrance like a zombie apocalypse.
"Mimi! Mimi, look here!"
"Wife! Wife, I love you!"
"Yumimi! Ahhhh, so beautiful!"
Jiang Bai was jostled around by the frenzied crowd and almost got swept away along with his suitcase.
"Holy crap?"
"Who is this? Such a grand entrance!"
Jiang Bai steadied himself, stood on tiptoe, and looked in the direction of the crowd.
At the VIP entrance, a group of bodyguards in black stood hand in hand, forming a human wall.
Protected by the human wall, a tall woman stepped out.
He was wearing huge sunglasses that covered half of his face.
She wore an oversized sweatshirt and her lower body was styled in the signature "no pants" look, revealing a pair of slender, straight, and fair legs.
She exudes confidence and walks with a commanding presence.
Although you can't see the whole face, those distinctive lips and the way he walks...
Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment.
"Yang Mi?!"
In this parallel world, Yang Mi is still the top female star who is incredibly popular, and the name "Da Mi Mi" resounds throughout the entertainment industry.
Watching Yang Mi being surrounded by fans and walking away, Jiang Bai stroked his chin.
"Isn't this a coincidence?"
"If I remember correctly, Yang Mi played the assassin Mo Xueyuan in the drama 'Beauty's Rival in Palace' back then, a role that left countless viewers heartbroken."
"Could it be...?"
"Is she here to audition for this movie too?"
Jiang Bai had some doubts.
This show is also a huge pie in the sky in this world.
It's actually quite fitting that someone of Yang Mi's caliber is playing a supporting role in "Beauty's Rival in Palace," where everyone is a beauty.
"Tsk tsk tsk."
"If I really get to join the cast, wouldn't that mean I'd get to act alongside Yang Mi?"
"At that time..."
"hey-hey."
Jiang Bai shook his head, trying to clear the jumbled thoughts from his mind.
Acting together is something for later.
The most urgent thing now is to settle into the hotel first, and then take over the role!
……
To save money.
Jiang Bai didn't choose to take a taxi, but instead turned around and walked towards the subway station.
Kyoto's subway is notoriously crowded.
Even though it's past 10 a.m. and the morning rush hour is over, the train carriages are still packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.
Jiang Bai, carrying his suitcase, finally found a place to stand in the corner.
I just managed to stand firm.
A complex scent, a mixture of sweat, perfume, and the smell of chive dumplings, entered my nostrils.
"This is what it's like to be a migrant worker in Beijing..."
Jiang Bai gripped the handrail, sighing at the hardships of life.
Just then.
A familiar background music suddenly blasted in my ears.
Jiang Bai froze.
My hair stood on end instantly.
This singing...
Why does this sound so familiar?
He stiffly turned his head to look at the passengers beside him.
He was a programmer wearing a plaid shirt and thick-rimmed glasses.
At this moment, the young man was holding his phone, scrolling through Douyin (TikTok), with a perverted smile on his face.
On the phone screen.
A girl in a white dress, head bowed and smiling gently, is playing on an endless loop.
It is Jiang Bai!
Moreover, it was the one Jiang Bai saw before that had the most likes, and it was a pure edited version with background music added by netizens!
The programmer was completely engrossed in watching it, and even couldn't help but recommend it to his colleague next to him:
"Hey, Lao Wang, look at this!"
"This is the most beautiful freshman at the Shanghai Theatre Academy!"
"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"
"Look at that moment when she lowered her head, that shyness, that innocent allure... Waaah, I feel like I'm in love again!"
The companion, known as Old Wang, leaned over for a look and couldn't help but nod in agreement:
"It really looks good."
"She's much prettier than our company's receptionist, Xiao Mei."
"If I had a girlfriend like that, I'd be willing to work overtime every day writing code!"
"Girlfriend?" The programmer scoffed. "Dream on!"
"A goddess of that caliber, is that even something we can dream of?"
"I'd give up my hair for just one word I could say to her!"
Jiang Bai, standing to the side: "..."
He stood to the side of the two of them, less than ten centimeters away.
Listening to these two guys critiquing my cross-dressing and even offering my hair as a sacrifice.
This feeling is even more thrilling than riding a roller coaster!
If they knew that the "goddess" they were talking about was standing right next to them, and that she was a guy...
I bet these two guys' worldviews will collapse on the spot, and they'll eat their phones!
"Cough cough..."
Jiang Bai lowered the brim of his hat guiltily and subtly moved to the side.
Too dangerous!
The speed at which this information spreads online is incredible!
How come I can run into fans even on the subway?
He's like a spy infiltrating the enemy ranks, terrified of being exposed!
Fortunately.
Those two guys didn't even notice the handsome young man next to them.
Their eyes were only on the girl in the white dress on the screen.
……
at last.
The subway has arrived.
Jiang Bai rushed out of the train carriage as if fleeing a disaster, dragging his suitcase.
The hotel he booked was near the film studio.
A budget hotel.
Although the environment is so-so, it's cheap and close to the audition studio.
Check-in, go to the room, and drop off your luggage.
Jiang Bai glanced at the time.
11:30 a.m.
There are still two and a half hours until the audition at 2 pm.
Time is tight.
After eating a quick meal, Jiang Bai locked the door, drew the curtains, and took out his schoolbag.
"start!"