Director Qian was all smiles and wasn't the least bit annoyed by the rejection: "At such a young age, you have such extraordinary literary talent and your own opinions. That's great, far better than we were back then."
Then, he said to Sheng Tang's parents, "Your daughter is remarkable!"
"Not at all, not at all, you're too kind," Sheng Tang's father quickly said.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Director Qian left with the teaching secretary, and Mr. Bai invited Sheng Tang's whole family and Jiang Baocu to dinner.
Sheng Tang received the honor certificate, feeling very pleased inside.
At the dinner table, Mr. Bai repeatedly praised Sheng Tang.
"...not stage-frightened, very poised," Mr. Bai said. "It's truly rare."
At this moment, her mother interjected, "Tangtang, do you really want to apply to the film academy?"
"I wasn't sure before, but today I've made up my mind," Sheng Tang said with a smile. "Grandma, Dad, Mom, please support me. I won't let you down."
