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

"Boss! I'm back!"

The office door was gently pushed open a crack, and Bai Mengyan timidly peeked in halfway, a bright yet slightly ingratiating smile on her face.

"You're back?"

Shen Mo looked up from the documents, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

"Has Mr. Yang made all the arrangements for you in Beijing? Which school did he choose? How's your accommodation?"

Seeing that his tone was normal and that he seemed to have no grudge against her "departure without saying goodbye" on the day of the Spring Festival, Bai Mengyan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was slightly relieved.

She carefully stepped inside, closing the door behind her, and answered obediently.

"I'm already in junior college, so I don't need to change schools. I just need to go back on time to take the exams."

"Haven't you considered retaking high school courses to get into a better university?"

Shen Mo put down his pen and asked casually.

Bai Mengyan quickly waved her hand and chuckled.

"Forget it, boss, I'm really not cut out for studying."

"President Yang arranged dance and acting training classes for me in the practice room of the media company downstairs. I think learning these is more practical."

She paused, her hands unconsciously twisting together in front of her, her voice lowered, carrying a clear sense of probing and expectation.

"Boss... can I... can I still be your assistant?"

Afraid of being rejected, she quickly added.

"I don't have many classes every day, and I haven't officially debuted yet, so I have plenty of time."

"I was thinking... if you don't mind, I'd like to learn from you and, by the way... continue to be your assistant."

Shen Mo did not answer immediately, but simply raised his head and looked at her calmly.

Bai Mengyan felt a chill run down her spine and began to regret whether she had been too rash.

"are you sure?"

Perhaps realizing he was being too serious, Shen Mo suddenly laughed.

"Yes, boss!"

Bai Mengyan immediately straightened her back, her eyes filled with a hint of confirmation.

"Can I...can I?"

"Of course!"

A clear, cheerful voice came from the doorway, breaking the slightly tense atmosphere in the office.

Li Yitong pushed open the door and entered, a warm and friendly smile on her face.

She had caught a glimpse of this suspicious figure from next door and followed out of curiosity, listening in on the conversation outside the door.

That's it?

She thought this girl was going to do something big.

Then, recalling the time during the Spring Festival when this girl mustered up the courage to visit Jinan to offer New Year's greetings, and then quietly left, this incident further reinforces this memory.

Li Yitong felt that this girl was not a bad person at heart, and even had a bit of a silly persistence and ambition.

Moreover, in a way, she was also the "matchmaker" who helped clarify her relationship with Shen Mo.

Both for public and private reasons, Li Yitong felt she should help her.

She walked over to Bai Mengyan, patted her shoulder naturally, and smiled at Shen Mo.

"I think Mengyan is quite clever and thoughtful."

"You have a lot to do right now, having an assistant around to help you will save you a lot of trouble."

As she spoke, she turned to Bai Mengyan, who was flattered, her crescent-shaped eyes crinkling.

"Right, Mengyan? Follow President Shen closely, you can learn a lot."

Bai Mengyan froze the moment Li Yitong walked in, instantly recalling the scene she had secretly witnessed that night.

She hadn't expected Li Yitong to speak up for her, since she was suspected of "poaching" her boyfriend.

If it weren't for my best friend's encouragement, I probably would have given up.

[Bai Mengyan! You're so weak!]

[What kind of behavior is this, running away like this? If you don't explain clearly, how will your boss know you traveled all the way from Changzhou to Quancheng to wish him a Happy New Year?]

[With enough skill, no corner is too big to dig down!]

[Besides, even if you can't be the boss's wife, if you have a good relationship with your boss, wouldn't it be easier for you to become a big star in the future?]

Bai Mengyan refocused her gaze on Li Yitong's face and felt a pang of guilt when she saw those crescent-shaped eyes.

A bright smile immediately returned to her face, and she bowed slightly to Li Yitong.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!"

"I will definitely work hard and learn a lot from General Manager Shen!"

Shen Mo looked at the scene before him, his gaze lingering for a moment on Li Yitong's smiling face.

He glanced at Bai Mengyan, whose face was filled with gratitude and determination, and finally nodded.

"Since President Li has spoken, then Mengyan, you can stay."

"But don't miss your classes, or you can forget about me arranging acting roles for you in the future."

"Thank you, boss! Thank you, Mr. Li!"

Bai Mengyan was overjoyed to receive Shen Mo's affirmation and almost jumped up on the spot, but she managed to hold it in with great difficulty.

"By the way, Mengyan, you should find some time to get your teeth fixed. Although your little tiger teeth are cute, they're not really suitable for photos."

"Okay, boss, I'll head out to find a hospital in a bit."

"Then I won't bother you any longer, boss. Please call me anytime if you need anything!"

After saying that, she walked briskly out of the office, her smile as bright as the sunshine outside.

The office door closed, and Li Yitong walked to Shen Mo's desk.

He casually picked up an ornament from his table and fiddled with it, his tone slightly mocking.

"Mr. Shen, your charm is growing stronger and stronger. Top female stars are all vying to be your assistants. This is getting more and more interesting."

Shen Mo looked up at her and caught a glimpse of understanding and a hint of barely perceptible teasing in her eyes.

He shook his head helplessly. "Wasn't this the person President Li personally selected for me?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yitong smiled even more happily and leaned down to give him a quick kiss on the cheek.

"I'm just trying to help our CEO Shen out of his predicament!"

……

In the afternoon, in the spacious and bright practice room of Mohen Media.

Five young girls in the prime of their youth sat quietly side by side in the center of the wooden floor.

94年的白梦研、94年的孟子艺、97年的田曦微、98年的刘皓存和99年的王楚燃。

They all sat upright in their chairs, their backs not even slightly bent against the chair backs, like a row of young poplars waiting to be inspected.

Yang Tianzhen stood before them, her tone calm yet carrying an unquestionable authority, clearly outlining the future path the company had planned for them.

Tian Xiwei, Wang Churan, and Meng Ziyi need to change their learning environment, and the company has arranged for them to continue their studies at the High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University as transfer students.

Liu Haocun is already enrolled at the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy, so no changes are needed.

Bai Mengyan, according to her own ideas, wanted to maintain the status quo.

Accommodation is arranged in a location that is a compromise between the company and the school, making commuting convenient.

The training schedule is strictly planned. On weekdays, after school, there is an hour of training in acting, dance, and vocal music each evening. On weekends, there are three hours of comprehensive courses in the morning and three hours in the afternoon.

"The company has prepared two large-scale, custom-produced dramas for you this year."

Yang Tianzhen's gaze swept over every young face, his tone becoming more forceful.

"The opportunity has been given to you. Whether you can seize it depends on your own efforts."

"What if I don't meet the performance standards during the assessment..."

She paused, leaving a tense silence.

"Then don't blame the company for giving these positions to more suitable people outside the company."

After announcing these decisions, Yang Tianzhen left, leaving today as an adjustment period for them to familiarize themselves with the environment before officially starting training tomorrow.