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

After concluding his trip in Guangdong Province, Lin Shen returned to the capital on the night of September 19.

Upon returning to the capital, Lin Shen quickly found himself embroiled in a new work whirlpool.

The backlog of documents, investment agreements that needed to be finalized, and the final preparations before the start of filming for "The Lost Tomb" filled the schedule to the brim.

The past few days have flown by in a busy rhythm.

On the afternoon of September 23.

"Brother Shen, why did President Jia call you back for a meeting in such a hurry? Isn't the script reading for 'The Lost Tomb' next week?" Yang Chaoyue, carrying a folder, followed Lin Shen, who was walking briskly, and muttered to himself.

Lin Shen pressed the elevator up button and casually said, "Let's have a meet-and-greet. A lot of people have been coming and going from the company lately. Old Jia's idea is to get everyone together so we can recognize each other, so we don't run into each other at events and not recognize each other. That would be so awkward."

Yang Chaoyue imagined the scene: an artist or team from a company meeting backstage or on the red carpet, staring at each other blankly, and needing someone to introduce them—it was indeed a bit comical…

She couldn't help but burst out laughing, then quickly covered her mouth.

"arrive."

As the elevator reached the floor and the doors opened, faint sounds of laughter and conversation drifted from the conference room at the end of the corridor.

Lin Shen walked to the conference room door. The sound was clearer from inside the half-open door. He didn't knock and just pushed the door open and went in.

A number of people were already seated around the oval table in the conference room, talking in hushed tones. The sound of the door opening immediately drew everyone's attention.

Lin Shen glanced around and thought to himself, "Wow, everyone's here."

At the head of the table, Jia Shikai sat calmly, smiling as he held a thermos.

To his right sat Wu Zun, Yang Yang, and two unfamiliar young men, who looked to be in their early twenties and were all good-looking; one was rather rugged, and the other was more delicate.

On his left sat Song Qian and Ying Er, followed by a girl who looked somewhat familiar to Lin Shen. She had fair skin, delicate features, and a bit of baby fat. Wasn't this... Li Yitong?

Old Jia is really quick on his feet, he's even poaching talent from the Beijing Dance Academy.

Next to her was a younger girl, with a sweet yet aloof appearance. She was very pretty, and Lin Shen vaguely remembered that her surname was Jiang, but he couldn't recall her given name at the moment.

Sitting at the very end, craning her neck to look towards the door, her eyes crinkling into crescents as soon as she saw him, her smile exceptionally bright, was none other than Bai Mengyan.

"Hey, our CEO Lin has finally arrived! We've been waiting for you." Jia Shikai said with a smile, breaking the silence that had been focused on Lin Shen's arrival.

The others in the conference room also turned their attention to him, and smiled.

"Brother Lin Shen!"

"Teacher Lin!"

"Brother Shen!"

In an instant, greetings rose and fell, each with a different tone—some familiar, some respectful, and some with a hint of curiosity.

Everyone knows that this man is not only the absolute leader and pillar of the company, but also a major shareholder with real power, and the company's direction is largely in his hands.

Lin Shen smiled his usual gentle smile and nodded to everyone: "Everyone's here."

When his gaze swept over Ying'er, he keenly caught the complex expression that flashed across her face. Although she quickly put on a smile, that unnaturalness did not escape Lin Shen's eyes.

Lin Shen didn't stop walking. He naturally walked to the other end of the long table, which was directly opposite Jia Shikai, and pulled out a chair to sit down.

His left side was empty, and Bai Mengyan was right next to him on the right.

Yang Chaoyue skillfully dragged out a chair and sat down behind Lin Shen against the wall. He took out Lin Shen's thermos and notebook from his bag and started working.

"Shen-ge! Chaoyue!" Bai Mengyan immediately moved closer, her voice low but unable to hide her excitement, "You're here!"

"Hmm, how's the training?" Lin Shen asked casually, taking the water cup that Xiao Yang handed him.

"It's so tiring! Dialogue class, physical training class, acting class... but Sister Rong said I've made great progress!" Bai Mengyan was clearly adapting well to her new life and full of energy.

Lin Shen smiled at her, signaling her to calm down.

This detail naturally caught the eye of Ying'er, who was standing not far away.

She wore a light pink knit sweater today, and her makeup was exquisite, but her gaze still revealed a hint of complexity when it swept over Bai Mengyan.

Originally, Jia Shikai intended for Huo Xiuxiu in "The Lost Tomb" to be her role. It was a significant part of the story, and it was a popular IP, so it would have been a great opportunity for her to gain exposure.

Unexpectedly, at the last minute, this round-faced girl who appeared out of nowhere snatched the prize away. It would be a lie to say I wasn't upset.

However, Lao Jia always had his own way of making amends, and he immediately arranged for her to play the female lead in "Sealed with a Kiss".

A supporting role in an S+ level project can be exchanged for a leading role in a potentially top-tier project. No matter how you look at it, this is a win-win situation.

So that initial unpleasantness was quickly soothed, leaving only scrutiny and curiosity about the person with connections in front of them.

Once everyone was present, Jia Shikai cleared his throat, and the conversation in the meeting room quickly ceased.

"Alright, everyone's here. It's rare for us at Lucky to be all together like this... oh no, I mean, it's rare to see such a group of talented people sitting together like this."

Old Jia's words diluted the slightly formal atmosphere that had just been established, and everyone laughed.

"Nothing much today, just a chance for everyone to get to know each other. Our company is gradually expanding, so in the future, don't make a fool of yourself by saying, 'Oh, you signed with Lucky Films too? What a coincidence, I'm the one who gets that kind of joke.'"

Jia Shikai spoke casually, but his meaning was clear: "We're all on the same side. Sharing resources and information, and sometimes lending a hand to each other, is always better than going it alone."

He first pointed to his right, "These are the male colleagues over here, Wu Zun and Yang Yang, you all know them. These two next to me are the company's recently signed newcomers, Wang Yanlin and Liu Xueyi."

The two young men who were called immediately straightened their backs and bowed to the crowd, especially when they looked at Lin Shen, they were clearly very excited.

"Yanlin is studying acting. He's good at period costumes and is currently looking at scripts. If a suitable candidate comes up, we'll push them to try it out."

After a brief introduction, Jia Shikai turned to his left: "The female celebrities here, Song Qian and Ying Er, are our own people, no need to say more. Next up is..."

He looked at Li Yitong and said, "Li Yitong is a promising talent who just graduated from Beijing Dance Academy. I poached her. She comes from a background in folk dance, and her figure and temperament are impeccable. She has great potential in period dramas in the future."

Li Yitong stood up, bowed slightly to everyone with a graceful demeanor, and said with a gentle smile, "Hello everyone, I am Li Yitong. I am a newcomer, and I hope you seniors will take good care of me in the future."

"Sit down, sit down, don't be shy." Jia Shikai gestured with his hand, pointing to the next person.

"This is Jiang Zhenyu, a freshman in the acting department of the Central Academy of Drama. She took a day off to come here today. She has outstanding qualities and is very quick to learn. She is a key talent that the company is focusing on developing."

Jiang Zhenyu also stood up. She seemed more shy than Li Yitong, but her eyes were clear.

"Hello everyone, I am Jiang Zhenyu. I am still in the learning stage and will try my best to keep up with everyone and live up to the company's expectations."

Finally, Jia Shikai's gaze fell on Bai Mengyan, who was staring expectantly at him:

"This girl at the end, Bai Mengyan, was personally discovered by President Lin. She'll soon be joining the 'Tomb Raider' crew to hone her skills. Mengyan, learn more from your older brothers and sisters in the future."

"I will! Mr. Jia!" Bai Mengyan, who had been waiting for this, immediately jumped up and waved energetically, "Hello everyone! I'm Bai Mengyan! Please guide me in the future, I'll do my best!"