Ye Tian smiled and said, "There are too many of us, I'll drive."
The driver, who belonged to the residence, said, "Sir, how about I bring another car?"
The driver felt that the car was too full and Ye Tian might be uncomfortable, hence the suggestion.
Ye Tian: "No need, you go back first, I'll drive."
The driver nodded, "Yes. Sir, I'll be going back now."
The girls took their seats. Tang Mi vied for the front passenger seat, wanting to be closer to Ye Tian.
Xia Lei and her roommates sat in the back. The car was large, so sitting three people in the back wouldn't feel crowded.
Xia Lei: "Brother Ye Tian, everyone agreed to meet at 'Yuhuangping' on Jiming Mountain at eleven o'clock. We'll eat at the restaurant there first, and then go camping on the mountain in the afternoon."
Ye Tian checked the time, "It's nine-thirty, an hour and a half left. How long is the drive?"
Xia Lei: "A little over an hour."
Ye Tian: "That's about right, so let's set off."
Xia Lei: "Okay, I'll let the class monitor know that we're heading over first."
The car started. Tang Mi smiled and asked, "Brother Ye, how old are you this year? Are you older than me?"
Ye Tian glanced at her chest and replied, "Not as big as you."
Tang Mi's pretty face blushed, "Oh, you're so annoying, I meant my age."
Ye Tian: "I'm twenty-five."
Tang Mi: "Then you're not much older than me, I'm twenty-one and graduating this year."
Xia Lei: "Tang Mi, what are you planning to do after graduation? Still a print model?"
Tang Mi: "What's the point of being a print model? The income is low, and there's no social status. I want to be a star, the kind everyone adores!"
Xia Lei smiled, "You're so outstanding, you definitely can."
Tang Mi sighed softly, "Ideals are ideals, but the reality is that if no one supports me, I might have to struggle at the bottom, and be exploited by a bunch of greasy middle-aged men."
Ye Tian chuckled, "Are you planning to act or sing?"
Xia Lei said, "Tang Mi sings very well. Several songs she wrote herself have been played tens of millions of times online. Also, she attended an acting workshop, and her acting is very good."
Ye Tian: "It seems you've been preparing all along."
Tang Mi: "Only when you're prepared can you seize opportunities when they arise. By the way, Brother Ye, do you know any big directors or famous actors who could mentor me?"
Ye Tian thought for a moment, "Hmm, I do know someone. I'll introduce you later."
Tang Mi's interest was piqued, and she asked, "Brother Ye, what does he do? A director or an investor?"
Ye Tian: "He's the boss of Tianyi Film and Television Company, named Zhang Tianyi. You should have heard of him."
The girls were shocked and said in unison, "Zhang Tianyi!"
If not for the seatbelt, Tang Mi would have jumped up, "Zhang Tianyi, you know him?"
Tianyi Film and Television Company is one of the largest film and television groups in the country. Last year, its produced films and television dramas sold hundreds of billions. It also boasts over a dozen top-tier artists and a large number of talented actors.
Zhang Tianyi's status and connections in the entertainment industry definitely rank him in the top five.
Ye Tian: "Yes, it's him."
Tang Mi asked cautiously, "Brother Ye, are you close?"
Ye Tian smiled, "If I ask, he will definitely help you."
Tang Mi was overjoyed, "Thank you, Brother Ye!"
Miao Qiu was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Big shots like Zhang Tianyi aren't someone anyone can just know, right? I heard his family has a very strong background."
Her meaning was clear: Ye Tian was bragging.
Tang Mi glanced at Miao Qiu and said, "Miao Qiu, your judgment is far worse than mine. Brother Ye definitely knows Zhang Tianyi. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet."
Miao Qiu's interest was piqued, "A bet? Okay, what are we betting on?"
Tang Mi: "How about the lunch bill for today?"
Miao Qiu didn't believe it at all, "Okay, I'll bet with you. But how will he prove it?"
Tang Mi smiled, "Brother Ye, why don't you call Mr. Zhang right now?"
Ye Tian didn't think much of it. He tossed his phone to Tang Mi and said, "Find his number."
Tang Mi searched and indeed found a contact named "Zhang Tianyi." After getting Ye Tian's consent, she decisively dialed the number.