The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

When Yang Tianzhen saw the results of Shen Mo's business trip, the shock on her face was almost overflowing.

Not only did they easily acquire Meng Ziyi from Kunming and finalize the rights to "Running Man," they even managed to "bring back" Bai Mengyan from Seoul.

Shen Mo succinctly instructed Yang Tianzhen and Bai Mengyan to complete the signing procedures.

After carefully explaining the specific details regarding basic benefits, system training, and student registration, etc.

Without saying another word, he turned and went straight upstairs, quickly disappearing from the elevator entrance.

Yang Tianzhen then took out the prepared documents and began to explain them to Bai Mengyan.

However, Bai Mengyan's ears mechanically listened to words like "accommodation conditions," "course arrangement," and "behavioral norms."

But my thoughts had already run wild like a runaway horse, galloping all the way back to that afternoon in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, when the first snow was falling.

Snowflakes, a long-handled black umbrella, the cool touch of a coat, and that teasing remark, "If you hug me again, I'll have to charge you"...

The picture was a hundred times clearer than any Korean drama she had stayed up all night watching.

The feeling of her heart pounding wildly played on repeat in her mind.

Every detail is coated with a dreamy filter, which becomes deeper and deeper with each stroke.

While listening to Yang Tianzhen speak, she couldn't help but secretly glance towards the elevator with her expressive eyes.

The little voice inside my head is practically jumping out of my skin.

[His name is Shen Mo... the big boss here?]

[My goodness, he doesn't look that much older than me! How is he so amazing!]

[And...it's really good!]

[He's even more handsome than those trainees waiting for auditions outside SM Entertainment!]

[It's the kind of beauty that's... cool, yet very gentle!]

[oops!]

[I cried so hard my face was covered in snot and tears, I looked awful!]

Will he find me disgusting because I'm a slob?

As she thought about it, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up wide, revealing her little tiger teeth.

Her smile was radiant and without a trace of gloom, carrying a touch of silly sweetness that completely dispelled the slight tension she had felt earlier due to leaving her hometown and signing the contract.

Yang Tianzhen noticed her absent-mindedness, but was so moved by her infectious smile that her tone of voice softened as she explained.

Bai Mengyan barely paid attention to the contract terms.

Anyway, she felt that meeting Shen Mo when she was at her most miserable in a foreign country and being brought back to this seemingly amazing company was a wonderful thing.

That's incredibly lucky!

Her straightforward trust and open-mindedness completely took over at this moment.

[Who cares! Sign it!]

She made a bold decision in her heart, and was even a little impatient.

[If I sign, I can stay here. Then... will I be able to see him more often?]

The thought made her heart race, and the blush that had just faded from her face returned in a flash.

I think I might be starting to like him!

This realization struck her heart clearly and powerfully, simple and direct, without any need for detours.

Unlike those ambiguous relationships that require repeated speculation and probing.

For Bai Mengyan, being moved is being moved, liking is liking, everything is clear and straightforward.

His emotions were almost entirely written on his face, as radiant as a little sun.

As for what will happen in the future? Competitors? She didn't think that much about it at all.

Once Bai Mengyan sets her mind on something or someone, she'll charge headlong into it!

This applies to friends, and it must be even more so to someone you like!

With this positive feeling—as bright, direct, and powerful as her smile—she signed her name on the letter of intent.

When I go home for Chinese New Year, I'll bring the official contract and have my parents sign it, and that'll be all set.

The handwriting had a joyful energy, almost as if it were about to fly off the paper.

I stepped out of Yang Tianzhen's office, which was filled with technical jargon and contracts.

Bai Mengyan was like a bird released from its cage, her lively energy could no longer be hidden.

She looked around for a moment, then, with sharp eyes, grabbed a young girl who was walking by carrying documents, her smile so bright it was dazzling.

"Hi! Excuse me, where is CEO Shen Moshen's office?"

After receiving the directions, she thanked them and practically ran over.

Arriving at the secretariat outside Shen Mo's office, she leaned against the door frame, peeking half her body in, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and greeted him energetically.

"Hello everyone! My name is Bai Mengyan!"

A young assistant in the secretariat looked up, saw the unfamiliar yet energetic girl, paused for a moment, and then gave a professional smile.

"Hello, Ms. Bai. Are you looking for Mr. Shen? He's currently in a video conference and might be a bit busy."

"Could you tell me what it is about? I can pass on your message or schedule an appointment for you."

"Ah, I'm busy..."

A slight disappointment flashed across Bai Mengyan's face, but she immediately cheered up, walked in, waved her hand, and spoke in a light tone.

"It's alright, it's alright, work is the priority! I'm the one Mr. Shen brought back from South Korea, that... artist candidate."

After she finished introducing herself, her eyes darted around, and she immediately perked up when she saw the few documents piled up on her assistant's desk.

"If he's busy, I can't just sit around waiting. Is there anything I can help you with? Organizing documents? Running errands? I'm happy to help!"

She patted her chest, looking like she was saying, "I'm super capable," and then added in a low voice, with a hint of embarrassed honesty.

"I don't want to wait for President Shen to finish his work and come out to find me standing here doing nothing. That would be terrible."

Without waiting for a full agreement, she casually moved closer to the assistant.

He started helping to tidy up the scattered documents on the table, working quickly and talking non-stop.

Should this be sorted by date or categorized by project?

Offering help was a pretense; their real purpose was to gather information.

She revealed her true colors after less than two minutes.

She leaned closer to her assistant, lowered her voice, and her big eyes sparkled with gossip and curiosity as she began bombarding him with questions.

"Hey, sister, what does Mr. Shen usually like to drink? Coffee or tea?"

"Is he particularly demanding? Does he often lose his temper?"

"What time does he usually stay at the company until he leaves?"

"Besides work, does he have any hobbies? Like playing sports? Watching movies?"

……

She felt that the people in the secretariat must be the ones in the company who knew Shen Mo's daily routine and preferences the best!

We can't let this opportunity to be in such a convenient position slip by.

Her little scheme was practically written all over her face.

I want to know as much as possible about him!

The secretaries in the secretariat couldn't help but chuckle at her unpretentious, enthusiastic, and slightly reckless charm. They exchanged knowing smiles.

This little girl is interesting.