The 72nd anniversary celebration of the Shanghai Theatre Academy was held half a month later than in previous years. With alumni and people from various circles invited, the number reached ten thousand. Excluding those who couldn’t make it, over 4,000 people attended in person, making the large campus more lively than ever. In the leaders’ lounge, Gu Bai wore a light blue Hugo Boss bespoke suit, with an open collar. Hugo Boss is a brand founded in Germany, known for showcasing masculinity, and with Gu Bai’s striking looks, his demeanor and appearance radiated a robust and bold aura. His usually unruly hairstyle was also done formally, styled into a standard slicked-back look. Even the mere appearance in this attire could easily cause some infatuated girls to scream in admiration. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚✦𝕟𝕖𝕥 Gu Bai fastened his cufflinks and said to Wu Changyong, "Dean, I’m still a student here; isn’t it inappropriate for you to have me dressed ?" This outfit wasn’t Gu Bai’s attempt to steal the show; it was specifically requested by Wu Changyong. Wu Changyong squinted, satisfied as he looked at Gu Bai in front of him. "Today, you’re not just a student; you’re the face of our Shanghai Theatre Academy, so the grander, the better." "I’m hardly the face of Shanghai Theatre Academy, Dean; only you are qualified to represent our school." Wu Changyong appreciated Gu Bai’s flattery but still patted him on the shoulder and said, "Today, quite a few people are here because of you, Gu Bai. I’m well aware of this. Without you, we couldn’t have attracted these people." Gu Bai wanted to say something further but was interrupted by Wu Changyong, who said, "Alright, enough said, it’s about time, we should make our entrance now." After saying that, he proceeded towards the grand hall of the academy with several other authoritative leaders from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Among a group of middle-aged, bald men, a handsome young man like Gu Bai indeed stood out incongruously. The grand hall was now filled with invited alumni and guests. The host stood in the center of the stage, delivering the opening remarks. "On December 1st, 1945, by the Yokohama Bridge on Tianfu North Road in the Red Mouth District, an art sanctuary quietly rose, bringing hope and warmth to the people of Hua Country with the dawn of art. As the land revives and the rivers and seas swell, the spirit of drama shines here! Seventy-two years of glorious history, a long journey like a song. Today, let us gather here to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Hu Shang Drama Academy!" After the opening remarks concluded, a warm round of applause resonated through the hall. Wu Changyong, Lu Ang, and a series of authoritative leaders of the academy all emerged from the backstage, but it was Gu Bai, walking at the end, who captured everyone’s attention. Gu Bai’s gaze swept across the room, spotting many familiar faces. Sitting in the central area were well-known celebrity alumni from the entertainment circle, including Li Yin Yin, Hu Ge, Xu Zheng, Wan Qian, Chen Chichi, Zheng Kai, and many others with lesser renown, totaling around thirty or so. There were also some well-known directors invited to attend. Big-Beard Zhang Jizhong and Zhang Yimou, with smiles on their faces, sat in their respective places. Undoubtedly, these two were among the top domestic directors, with significant influence even on the international stage. On such a grand occasion today, anyone invited by the Shanghai Theatre Academy, as long as they weren’t absolutely unavailable, would not refuse. This indirectly proves the academy’s influence in the entertainment industry. Gazing at the sea of familiar faces below, Gu Bai felt more sentimental. In his past life, he watched similar school celebrations many times from a corner, like many other students, secretly observing these stars or prominent figures. But this time was different; he stood as the host on stage, basking in the respectful gazes of everyone. "Today, we gather here to solemnly celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. On behalf of all faculty and staff, I extend a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to all the guests present, to the former leaders and comrades who have worked on this rich land, and to alumni from all over the country and abroad." Wu Changyong stood at the microphone delivering the welcome speech. A lengthy speech stretched for more than ten minutes without ending. Behind, Gu Bai, bored, felt his phone vibrate in his pocket; he quietly stepped backstage. After answering the call, Gu Bai returned to the stage center to whisper something in Wu Changyong’s ear. Upon hearing Gu Bai’s words, Wu Changyong’s eyes lit up, and he paused his half-finished speech. "Friends, for today’s anniversary celebration, we have invited two special guests who are currently on their way here. So, let’s pause our opening remarks for now." After speaking, he directly stepped off the stage. The audience below was filled with confusion. Who could it be capable of making Wu Changyong interrupt the proceedings? In the section crowded with celebrities, Wan Qian turned to Hu Ge and asked, "Hu Ge, do you know who is coming?" Hu Ge shook his head, saying that he was already in a rush to attend this anniversary and hadn’t paid any attention to such details. Li Yin Yin overheard their conversation and chuckled. "Although I don’t know exactly who is coming, it’s easy to guess that their status and position must be extraordinarily high. Otherwise, who else could attend the anniversary halfway through and not face Wu Dean’s wrath, let alone expect him to personally welcome them?" "Stop speculating, the people are here, take a closer look and you’ll know." Bald Xu Zhen interrupted their conversation. At the entrance of the grand hall, two middle-aged men walked in from outside at a leisurely pace.