Huayu: You were supposed to be a top star, but you've become capital?

Lin Shen's office was simple, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the buildings of Beijing's CBD. Bai Mengyan followed Xiao Yang in, standing there somewhat flustered, her heart pounding like a rabbit's.

"Sit down, don't be nervous." Lin Shen took a bottle of water and handed it to Bai Mengyan, who was still in a daze. "You must have been waiting outside for a long time. Take care of something else."

"No, no! Not long!" Bai Mengyan quickly took the water and carefully sat down on the chair opposite her, only touching half of her bottom.

Lin Shen found her tense expression somewhat amusing and decided to start by talking about something lighter:

"While you were waiting outside, weren't you curious about what the others were called away to do?"

"Huh? Um... kind of. Brother Shen, are they going to sign a contract?"

Bai Mengyan nodded honestly, thinking to herself, how could she not be curious? Everyone came together, and while the others left in groups, she was left standing there alone. How could she not feel uneasy?

"Pretty much, that's a preliminary understanding of our intentions," Lin Shen said, picking up a document from the table and handing it over.

"Here, this is the contract framework template we prepared for them. You can take a look and understand the company's basic plans for them."

Bai Mengyan took it, and the cover read "Worry-Free Media Content Partner Contract Terms (Template)". She opened it and read it carefully.

Wow! Not only is there a basic guaranteed salary, but there are also extra allowances for filming, and the commission rates are clearly stated!

Most importantly, the company provides five social insurances and one housing fund!

For these amateur models who used to work in Taobao stores, whose income depended entirely on the boss's mood and sales volume, and whose basic livelihood depended on their dreams, these conditions were simply heavenly treatment!

Not only are they paid and fed, but now the company is even training us on how to speak, how to edit videos, how to manage our fanbase, and they've even mentioned the possibility of us participating in short video content creation in the future...

The path suddenly became much wider!

Bai Mengyan was deeply moved, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile, as if she could already see her bright future on her professional path.

"How do you think it is?" Lin Shen asked casually.

"It's wonderful!" Bai Mengyan looked up, her face beaming with undisguised joy and anticipation.

"Seriously, Brother Shen, this is so much better than before! There's a plan, there's security, and we even have opportunities to learn new things!"

"Yes, as long as you're satisfied." Lin Shen nodded, his smile unchanged, and then very naturally reached out and took back the document that had made Bai Mengyan so happy.

"???"

Bai Mengyan was stunned when her hand went empty. Her eyes followed the document as Lin Shen put it back on the table.

She subconsciously looked up at Lin Shen, her face clearly asking, "Why did you take it? Wasn't it for me?"

Seeing her bewildered expression, Lin Shen smiled and asked, "Oh? You like this?"

Bai Mengyan nodded honestly, still a little dazed: "I like it..."

"You like it? But this isn't for you."

"ah?!"

Bai Mengyan panicked now, forgetting all about being reserved, and leaned forward slightly.

"Brother Shen! Why? Is there something wrong with me?"

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind: Was it too rash of her to ask for an autograph? Or was her appearance too poor? Was Brother Shen not satisfied?

Watching the rapid changes in her expression from anticipation to confusion and then to a little panic, Lin Shen thought this girl's expressions were too rich and too funny.

Lin Shen couldn't bear to tease her anymore, so he took out another bound document from the side and pushed it in front of her.

"What's the rush? Take a look at this."

Bai Mengyan's gaze was immediately drawn to the new document. She hesitated before picking it up, and saw that the cover was printed with "Lekai Media Artist Management Contract (Draft)".

Lucky Media?!

Isn't this Shen Ge's own agency?

"Brother Shen, what... what is this?" Bai Mengyan's voice was a little unsteady. She vaguely sensed something, but couldn't believe it. Her heart was pounding wildly.

"The previous one was for content partners of Wuyou Media," Lin Shen said, looking at her and putting away his joke. "And this one is for artist management contracts with Lucky Media."

He paused, then clearly posed a question that could change the girl's life:

"Bai Mengyan, you asked me before if they had signed contracts. Now, I'll ask you in a different way—"

"Do you want to be a star? Not an internet celebrity, not a model, but an actor, an artist, a star who may stand on a bigger stage in the future and portray different lives."

"..."

Bai Mengyan opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

A strong sense of unreality washed over her. A celebrity? An actress? Shen Ge was asking her... if she wanted to be a celebrity?

An actor? Lucky Film? Sign me?

She understands each word individually, but when put together, it's like a fantasy!

As someone who shoots women's clothing for Taobao, I'm at most a print model. As for acting?

"Me...me? An actress?" Bai Mengyan pointed at herself, stammering, "Brother Shen, don't tease me, I...I've never studied acting, I don't even know how to move around in front of the camera..."

"You can learn if you haven't," Lin Shen took in her reaction and found it amusing. This girl was indeed a bit reckless; her expression was written all over her face.

"Lucky Derrick has training resources and can send you to acting classes. As for camera presence, you're naturally gifted. I think you're a decent person and have some audience appeal. Give it a try; you won't regret it."

Lin Shen knew that Lekai was just starting out. Although Jia Shikai had recruited a few promising talents, there was almost no female artist with real distinctiveness.

Bai Mengyan in front of me has potential, and she's also my fan, so she's easy to communicate with. After signing her, I can start by promoting her through supporting roles, occasionally giving her opportunities to appear in public, and it won't be difficult to make her a star.

"But...why me?" Bai Mengyan still felt like she was dreaming.

"Lucky Duck is currently short of female artists, and I think you're suitable. It's that simple."

Lin Shen gave a half-true, half-false reason, but the more genuine part, such as high cost-effectiveness and ease of control, was naturally kept to himself.

"Once we sign you, the company will arrange professional training for you in acting, physical expression, and dialogue. In the early stages, you'll play supporting roles in some projects to gain experience and build audience appeal. Once you're ready, you'll have the opportunity to take on leading roles in suitable projects."

Lin Shen watched as Bai Mengyan's eyes gradually focused and grew brighter, and added:

"Of course, this path is harder than becoming an internet celebrity; the competition is fiercer, and the training is much tougher. And," he pointed to the contract,

"The contract period is not short. You can decide for yourself whether it will work out. It depends on your efforts and luck. But the company will give you opportunities and invest resources."

Bai Mengyan was stunned. From envying Wuyou's internet celebrity contract to being directly offered an artist contract by Lekai Entertainment?

Did Brother Shen speak up himself? The contrast and surprise are too great!

Does she want to be a star? Of course! She'd never even dared to dream of doing that before! At most, she'd fantasize about surpassing her competitors in sales and making them furious.

But now, a glittering path to stardom has been laid out for her so casually by Brother Shen!

"I do! Brother Shen! I do, I want to try!" Bai Mengyan's voice trembled with excitement, and she nodded her head vigorously.

"I'm not afraid of hardship, really! I can learn anything!" As she spoke, her hand instinctively reached for the last page of the contract to find the signature area.

"Wait," Lin Shen said, stopping her impulsive actions.

"Don't rush to sign. Take the contract home and read it carefully, especially the key clauses such as the term, profit sharing, and liability for breach of contract. It's best to discuss it with your family. This is not a small matter; it's a ten-year contract. Think it through."

Bai Mengyan's excitement subsided slightly, but her enthusiasm remained undiminished. She nodded vigorously:

"Yes! I know! I'll watch carefully!"

She had already made up her mind. As long as the terms weren't too outrageous, and since it was given to her by Brother Shen, how could they be outrageous? She signed it!

"Also," Lin Shen reminded, "don't tell anyone about our conversation today, or about this contract, including your colleagues who came with us. Once things are settled, the company will make the arrangements."

Bai Mengyan immediately understood. She wasn't really stupid, so she quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Brother Shen! I understand! I'll keep my mouth shut, I definitely won't say anything!"

She thought to herself, how could she possibly gloat about this before it's all settled? What if it falls through? How embarrassing! No, it absolutely cannot fall through!

Seeing her quick wit, Lin Shen smiled and said, "Alright, that's all for today. Come to the company to sign the contract when you've thought it through."

"Okay! I'll do it as soon as possible!" Bai Mengyan stood up, feeling dizzy, and hugged the contract to her chest. She was both excited and restrained, and her expression was quite interesting.

"Go ahead. Xiao Yang, see Miss Bai off."

Bai Mengyan walked to the door, then turned back and bowed deeply to Lin Shen once more:

"Brother Shen, thank you for giving me this opportunity! I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations!"

After saying that, she opened the door and followed Xiao Yang, who was waiting, out.