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Signing with an MCN company?

This suggestion caught Sun Jialin's eye.

She was well aware that with the development of the internet age, people had a new opportunity to transcend class barriers.

That's self-media!

For girls, as long as they are slightly pretty and have a good figure, they can definitely gain a foothold on the internet through Hextech and various beauty effects!
There was never such an opportunity before!
In the days before the internet was widespread, even slightly pretty girls were only famous within certain circles.

If she were a stunningly beautiful woman, she would have been snatched up by all sorts of rich second-generation heirs long ago.

Ordinary people can't even see them.

Of course it is still the same now.

It's just that the advanced internet has given everyone a platform to see these beautiful women.

They can also take this opportunity to amass a huge following and make a fortune.

To be honest, Sun Jialin was very envious.

Mainly, she has a great image and temperament, a very good figure, and she can also dance Korean dances.

It's worth noting that many of the dances and comeback challenges that are currently trending on Douyin (TikTok) have elements of jazz dance.

Therefore, Sun Jialin should be in a position of absolute advantage.

However, the result was that every time she made videos following a trending topic, the response was mediocre.

This is even with her dance background; without it, she probably wouldn't even have tens of thousands of followers.

Sun Jialin watched many other bloggers' videos and summarized why she hadn't become popular.

First, the video style.

Sun Jialin's video style is relatively conservative; both her clothing and movements are very formal.

But it's precisely this seriousness that prevents her from becoming popular; she's likely only attracting female fans who want to learn to dance.

However, according to the principle of "like repels like".

Generally, most people who are hostile towards you online are of the same gender as you.

Therefore, to build a successful social media account, the first step is to attract fans of the opposite sex.

For women to achieve this, the simplest and quickest way is to skirt the edge.

Although Sun Jialin was reluctant to admit it and disdained to do so, that was the truth.

Videos that push the boundaries of acceptable content get more views than legitimate videos.

For example, a blogger who had multiple videos of drawing and playing the piano but didn't become popular suddenly saw their likes skyrocket when they wore sexy clothes, showed off their legs or cleavage.

That's just how trends are.

Although Sun Jialin was speechless, she had to admit that this kind of "heretical practice" was the simplest.

She believes that the reason her second point didn't go viral wasn't because the video quality was bad, but because there was no company behind it operating it.

Currently, most of the traffic on Douyin (TikTok) is controlled by a few large companies.

By operating multiple accounts, they push the same person to different users in different ways, thereby gaining traffic from multiple sources.

If you want to become famous, you need to find a behind-the-scenes promoter or spend your own money to buy D+.

But Sun Jialin can't do either of these things.

Therefore, she is now very distressed and is even considering whether to continue.

After all, filming videos every day is tiring.

Because she needed to keep up with trending topics, Sun Jialin had to quickly complete a series of tasks, including learning dance, choosing clothes, practicing, filming, and post-production editing.

It must be completed within two days at the latest.

For an 18-year-old girl who has just started college, it must be incredibly difficult to do this while carrying so much academic burden!

Therefore, Sun Jialin was a little tired and wanted to take a break from updating for a while.

But Jiang Wan's words rekindled her hope.

However, she vaguely remembered that Jiang Wan did not seem to have an MCN company behind her.

So Sun Jialin asked out of curiosity.

"Counselor, do you know any MCN companies?"

"I wouldn't say we know each other."

Jiang Wan and Lin Shen exchanged a silent glance, then chuckled softly.

"I am a shareholder of an MCN company."

what?
Jiang Wan's words not only stunned Sun Jialin, but also surprised Gu Wanqing who was standing next to her.

When did Jiang Wan's sister start owning a media company?
Could it be that she opened it with Lin Shen?
"May I ask your name?"

Sun Jialin was very curious, extremely curious!
She never expected that her friendly counselor was actually a shareholder of an MCN company!
"It's called Shenwan. It's a company that Lin Shen and I started together. It's not very famous. It's a new company, so you probably don't know it."

Jiang Wan's explanation surprised Sun Jialin even more.

Deep and subtle?

Judging from the name, it's obvious that Lin Shen was in charge and opened the company specifically for the counselor!

He actually gave a company to his girlfriend?
Sun Jialin was somewhat envious, one could say extremely envious.

She'd heard of giving cosmetics and bags as gifts, but she'd never heard of giving company shares to a girlfriend along with the gifts!

This requires more than just money; it also requires the complete trust and strong support of subordinates.

If you were a company employee and found out that your boss gave company stock as a gift to his girlfriend, what would you do?
Most people's first reaction would probably be, "This company is going to go bankrupt!"

After all, who would believe that such a shareholding distribution would lead to a steady improvement in the company?

Unless it is a wholly owned company, without any capital intervention or financing, it is not possible.

In other words, Shenwan's shares are held by only two people.

Lin Shen and Jiang Wan!
Sun Jialin's originally cool expression suddenly turned into one of intense excitement, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Can I join?"

To be honest, Sun Jialin would rather join Jiang Wan's new company than join those established MCN companies.

Firstly, older companies generally have strict hierarchical systems. They don't allocate traffic based on the quality of your work, but rather tend to favor older employees.

There might even be unspoken rules involved!

Just like the Korean entertainment industry, it's incredibly dirty inside.

Therefore, Sun Jialin was filled with longing for Jiang Wan's new company.

After all, a newly established company certainly wouldn't have a hierarchy, and even if it did, as one of the earliest members, I would definitely belong to the more prestigious level.

She understood the principle of "better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix."

Moreover, Sun Jialin believed that, given Lin Shen's personality, he would never allow his company to become just another ordinary company.

Since he started it together with Jiang Wan, he's bound to make it big!

As a long-time employee of the company, wouldn't resources just pour into my pocket?

Hey!

Sun Jialin, who is usually calm and composed, couldn't help but smile when she thought about how much money she might make in the future.

Of course, the unspoken rules she's most worried about might actually exist, but...

Sun Jialin stole a glance at Lin Shen's handsome profile as he focused on driving, and her heart skipped a beat.

If it were a case of being sexually harassed by a handsome, successful man in his twenties, that wouldn't be so bad.

Sun Jialin even harbored a faint sense of anticipation. "I can't make that decision."

Jiang Wan smiled gently, then lightly patted Lin Shen's arm and said coquettishly.

"Your words were quite clear, weren't they? My student wants to join our MCN company. What do you think?"

"no problem."

When Jiang Wan first asked Sun Jialin about her account, Lin Shen already knew that Jiang Wan wanted to bring her under her wing.

Although there was some personal bias involved, Sun Jialin's image is indeed quite good.

If it weren't for Gu Wanqing, she would most likely have become the most beautiful freshman at Shanghai International Studies University in 2025.

It's a pity he was born at the wrong time!
However, one advantage is that Sun Jialin's Korean-style fashion easily benefits from online traffic.

With her long legs encased in black stockings, and her dance moves, what man wouldn't be confused?
Anyway, Lin Shen thought Sun Jialin had a good image and could be signed, so he readily agreed.

"We can discuss the specific details at the dinner table later, Jialin, what do you think?"

"it is good!"

Sun Jialin was overjoyed and quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, Brother Lin Shen, Sister Jiang Wan, and Qingqing."

Sun Jialin held Gu Wanqing's hand and said softly.

"Thank you."

"Oh, I didn't do anything, don't be so polite, we're roommates, aren't we?"

Gu Wanqing smiled and said, feeling happy for her friend.

However, she also had a faint sense of worry.

Although she couldn't see any hidden agenda from Sun Jialin, her woman's intuition told her that this was not a simple matter!
There are more and more beautiful women around Brother Lin Shen!

If this continues... my competitors might not just be Sister Jiang Wan anymore!
Gu Wanqing smiled outwardly, but in reality, she clenched her hands tightly on her thighs, pursed her lips, and silently pondered her next plan.

Soon, about half an hour later, Lin Shen drove the group to the Peninsula Hotel in the center of Shanghai.

I've heard that the dinner buffet here is excellent.

Although it's not the most expensive, it offers the best value for money.

If we're talking about price, seafood buffets like Crab Banquet are probably the most expensive, usually costing one or two thousand yuan per person.

Lin Shen felt that bringing three women to eat was a bit of a waste.

Moreover, he considered that women's requirements for the environment were far greater than for the food, which is why he brought the three of them to the Peninsula Hotel.

Upon entering the lobby on the first floor, Jiang Wan didn't have any particular reaction. After all, she had spent so much time with Lin Shen and the two had already been to many high-end restaurants.

Gu Wanqing and Sun Jialin looked around in surprise, admiring the incredibly luxurious and prestigious decor.

Its style perfectly embodies the fusion of Art Deco decorative art and contemporary comfort, recreating the golden age of Shanghai in the 1920s and 30s.

The color scheme is predominantly milky white and celadon, complemented by black marble floors and limestone walls, creating a warm and gentle atmosphere.

In addition, the Art Deco-style backlit sculpted glass ceiling with chandeliers, the open-air balcony for playing music, and the two-story-high murals, these interior architectural details fully establish the Peninsula Hotel's overall luxurious and elegant style.

Eating here must be very expensive, right?

Sun Jialin felt a little uneasy and quickly tugged at Gu Wanqing's sleeve.

"Won't this be too much of a burden for your brother?"

"can you?"

Gu Wanqing directly and loudly asked Lin Shen.

"Brother, Linlin is asking you how much this meal cost."

"Qingqing!"

Sun Jialin really didn't expect that Gu Wanqing would be so lacking in emotional intelligence, directly asking loudly!
This is embarrassing me!

Sun Jialin immediately tried to cover Gu Wanqing's mouth, but after seeing her charming smile, she realized that she was doing it on purpose!
"It's not expensive. It's a little over a thousand per person, plus a service fee of about twelve thousand."

This is not expensive?
Sun Jialin felt a little uneasy, after all, she had already spent more than a thousand yuan on Lin Shen on their first meeting, and she felt a little guilty.

However, Lin Shen looked completely at ease, and upon seeing Sun Jialin's restrained expression, he smiled and comforted her.

"It's alright. You're Qingqing's roommate, so I'll have to ask you to take care of her during her campus life from now on."

The best way to make someone who owes you a favor less awkward is to give them a chance to repay it.

Through such interactions, the relationship will gradually improve.

As expected, thanks to Lin Shen's high emotional intelligence, Sun Jialin was no longer embarrassed. Instead, she nodded her thanks and gave him her assurance.

"Yes! I will take good care of Qingqing."

"You make it sound like I can't take care of myself."

Gu Wanqing muttered to herself. Seeing how adorable she was, Lin Shen couldn't resist patting her head affectionately.

The four of them were then led by a waiter to a quiet corner to enjoy the buffet.

The Peninsula Hotel's buffet features a truffle theme, and the most signature dish is probably the truffle risotto.

Of course, the other seafood was also extremely delicious.

Oysters, king crab, salmon... all these classic seafoods are available.

For hot appetizers, Lin Shen ordered Alaskan crab cakes, as well as grilled oysters and teriyaki eel.

There are many main courses, including Hawaiian-style salmon and avocado poke bowl, clam and green bean angel hair pasta, English fish and chips with white vinegar and tartar sauce, etc.

Not only is the aroma rich, but the presentation is also extremely unique.

Sun Jialin couldn't resist taking out her phone and snapping photos like crazy. When she realized everyone was looking at her, she put her phone away sheepishly and apologized quietly.

"I'm sorry, I was very impolite."

"it does not matter."

Jiang Wan smiled gently. To avoid embarrassing Sun Jialin, she took out her phone to take a picture and then invited everyone to use their knives and forks.

"Eat up, you must be hungry too. Eat as much as you want, tonight's expenses are all on Young Master Lin."

Jiang Wan winked at Lin Shen, her smile quite charming.

Seeing this, Lin Shen affectionately pinched her soft cheek, showing that they had a very good relationship.

This left Gu Wanqing with a conflicting mix of joy and disappointment.

She was happy for Jiang Wan, but she didn't want to see her being so intimate with Lin Shen.

This made Gu Wanqing feel a bit upset; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was jealous.

So she channeled her negative emotions into her appetite, devouring the dishes on the table until her mouth was stuffed up like a little hamster's, making her look especially adorable.

Seeing this, Lin Shen quickly ordered her a strawberry drink.

"No one's going to take it from you, so slow down."

"Oh."

Gu Wanqing was gulping down her drink, while Sun Jialin was curious about her signing with an MCN company, so she brought up the topic with Lin Shen.

"Um... Brother Lin Shen, which artists have your MCN company signed?"

"Currently, there is only one."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"Do you know this blogger who posts 'Miss Yuki is so cute today'?" (End of Chapter)