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

Meng Ziyi, who has always looked down on the so-called handsome guys in school and is not interested in celebrities.

The first time I clearly felt the thrill of falling in love was when I went to the cinema with my high school classmates to watch "Love is Not Blind".

The character "Wang Xiaojian" on the screen unexpectedly entered her heart.

His looks were exactly what she was looking for; he was the kind of guy who could make even a picky school beauty like her fall in love at first sight.

In addition, her acting was not immature, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the story and experience the ups and downs of the character's joys and sorrows.

After returning home, she inexplicably turned on her computer, searched for "Shen Mo," joined the then-relatively quiet Baidu Tieba forum, and followed his Weibo account.

Occasionally, I'll glance at the cool photos shared by my fellow fans, save a few as my screensaver, and a little ripple of excitement will stir within me.

But that's about it.

As a highly sought-after campus beauty, she has her own inherent pride.

Having grown accustomed to being looked up to, it's impossible to devote too much emotion and energy to a stranger.

This liking was fleeting and infrequent.

One day, a talent scout claiming to be from "Mohen Media" actually came to her home and earnestly hoped to sign her and help her debut.

At that moment, Meng Ziyi was more surprised than delighted.

She learned for the first time that Shen Mo was not only an actor, but also the boss of a company.

However, due to her instinctive wariness of the entertainment industry and the fact that she had never planned this path in her life, she almost subconsciously declined.

The rumors of backstabbing and unspoken rules made her, a girl who grew up in a relatively innocent environment, hesitate.

However, she did not expect that the next time there was a knock on the door, it would be Shen Mo himself standing outside.

When he actually appeared at his doorstep, he exuded a unique aura that was somewhere between youthful freshness and mature man's composure.

When he smiled at her, Meng Ziyi felt as if something had suddenly squeezed her heart.

At that moment, she screamed in her heart: "I admit it, I'm a shallow person! I'm in love!"

Some more distant images even flashed through my mind uncontrollably, and I almost came up with a name for the child.

He's even more handsome in person than on screen; the impact of being up close is something no photo or video can match.

After he left, a long silence fell over the living room.

Meng Ziyi had an unprecedentedly serious discussion with her parents.

The parents used their connections to secretly gain a deeper understanding of Shen Mo and his company.

The feedback they received shocked the whole family.

It turns out that he not only owns a small artist management company, but also has a well-funded company called Mohen Capital behind him.

It turns out that he not only invested in a successful movie, but also invested in many other companies such as Xiaomi and Meituan.

It turns out that this young man, who seemed to rely on his looks, had already amassed an astonishing fortune in the capital market.

At that moment, Meng Ziyi felt her worldview was refreshed, and her "love" for Shen Mo instantly underwent a qualitative leap.

From being a "looks fan" to being a "career fan + looks fan"!

Such a tycoon, who possesses top-notch looks, outstanding acting skills, amazing business acumen, and substantial capital, personally came to visit.

They sincerely invited her, an outsider, to join them, and made a clear promise to absolutely eliminate any shady unspoken rules and to plan a clear career path for her...

Meng Ziyi counted on her fingers.

I feel safe now!

My future is in my hands!

The boss is also my absolute favorite idol...

"So, what are you waiting for?"

So, after her parents nodded in agreement...

She harbored boundless hopes for the future, as well as a secret desire to get closer to Shen Mo.

He solemnly signed his name on that agency contract.

Until the company car came to pick her up and helped her efficiently complete the transfer procedures.

Until she dragged her suitcase and moved into the dormitory arranged by the company.

Until this moment...

She sat on the floor of the spacious, bright practice room.

Meng Ziyi still found it a bit unbelievable, as if she were walking on soft, fluffy clouds.

So that's how it happened?

From an ordinary high school beauty to a future star trainee who may shine on the screen?

This turn of events in my life is just too dramatic.

She subconsciously looked around.

There were already four girls in the practice room, some sitting and some standing, each in a different posture.

She has a cool and aloof temperament, like a daffodil.

She looks sweet and lively, with a small dimple on her cheek.

She had a pure and innocent appearance, with her eyes constantly darting around, as cautious as a little rabbit.

There's another one, um, wearing a white lace blouse and trousers, looking like an office worker, but with a round face that clearly shows her immaturity, she's grinning like an idiot.

To be fair, they are all beautiful, each with their own unique charm.

But Meng Ziyi remained calm, filled with a sense of self-confidence.

In "Meng Da Piao Liang's" mind, her looks are at the very top of the pyramid, and the love letters and confessions she has received since childhood are enough to fill a room.

She felt no pressure facing the other four people.

Instead, it gave rise to a subtle sense of superiority, as if saying, "In front of me, you are all just extras."

She even subconsciously straightened her back and tidied up the stray hairs that weren't actually in front of her forehead, making sure she looked good from every angle.

"Will I be able to see him today?"

This thought, like a restless fawn, raced wildly through her mind.

He's the boss, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to be here to inspect the trainees, right?

If I were to meet him, what would I say?

"Hello, boss?"

It's too ordinary; it doesn't show its uniqueness.

"Brother Shen Mo?"

Isn't it too cutesy?

"Thank you for signing me. I'll work hard."

It seems too formal and not approachable enough.

Countless opening lines flashed through her mind in an instant, only to be quickly rejected by herself.

She, who usually handles boys with ease at school, is now feeling insecure and anxious.

She even started to worry that her outfit wasn't good enough, that her hair was a bit messy from running on the way, and that he might look down on her if she didn't perform well later...

"Hey, Meng Ziyi, have some self-respect!"

She cursed herself inwardly, shook her head vigorously, and tried to shake off those messy thoughts.

But his gaze couldn't help but drift toward the closed door of the practice room, his ears perked up, trying to catch any possible footsteps outside.

Perhaps, in the next second, the door will be pushed open, and the figure she longs for will appear?

Thinking of this, her heart skipped a beat again, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly, outlining a smile of tension and anticipation.

Then, a plump woman walked in and said her name was Yang Tianzhen.