Chapter 5

Mengren Film and Television has a total of eight employees: one makeup artist, one stylist, and six business personnel. Their main business is to discover new talent and defraud membership fees, almost like a shell company. Mai Xiaoyu and his two companions could leave at any time.

In less than two years, Mai Xiayou registered a total of nine similar companies, spread across the country. All of them made profits within two months, and he never failed.

According to the original plan, Mengren Film and Television had already completed its mission. The three of them were about to head to the northeast and start over in Bin City.

However, Mai Xiaoyu's dream and the appearance of Liu Tao changed the fate of this shell company. Instead of closing down and running away, Mengren Film and Television added a new business: talent management for actors and artists.

Liu Tao did not disappoint Mai Xiaoyu.

When she appeared at the company in the new clothes Mai Xiaoyu had chosen for her, even Xiao Xing couldn't help but exclaim, "An ugly duckling turned into a swan."

The previous Liu Tao was still a bit rustic and naive, but now she had transformed into a genuine beauty with fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs. The contrast was so stark that Zhang Xiaoquan had repeatedly muttered, "A woman is only as ugly as she is lazy; a good outfit can make all the difference."

A beauty with fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs has a natural advantage when it comes to securing advertising auditions.

Following Mai Xiaoyu's arrangements, Xiao Xing gathered information on all the large and small advertising companies in Yanjing, emailed different types of artistic photos of Liu Tao, and sought audition opportunities.

As a professional con artist, Mai Xiaoyu knew the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket.

To reduce risks, while seeking audition opportunities for Liu Tao, he also had Xiao Xing use his connections at Donghai Drama Academy to gather the latest information on film and television productions, advertising shoots, and exhibitions across the country, and email the photos and information of all the company's members.

Cast a wide net, take your chances, and catch what you can—this was the strategy set by Comrade Mai Xiaoyu.

The company has over a hundred members. As long as a few receive audition notifications, they won't have to worry about other members accusing them of being frauds and causing trouble. If one or two of them pass the auditions and sign contracts, who would dare to call them frauds?

That morning, after browsing the latest entertainment news and gossip to stay updated on the entertainment industry, Mai Xiaoyu took a break and picked up a psychology book to continue his self-study and recharge.

Soon, Xiao Xing excitedly knocked on the door and entered.

"Boss Mai, good news! Huan Yu Advertising has scheduled an audition for us this afternoon!"

Huan Yu Advertising and Media Company is a rising first-tier advertising company in China. Although it doesn't match the old first-tier companies, it has a significant reputation in the Yanjing advertising industry. It has extensive connections, abundant resources, and a stable client base, providing comprehensive agency services for over a dozen well-known brands.

For a company of this level, the clients are mostly large and medium-sized enterprises, and the investment and quality of the advertisements are not subpar.

"I won't go. I have a workout this afternoon. You take her," Mai Xiaoyu said casually, putting down the book.

"No problem. Should I inform her now?"

"She should be taking a body shaping class downstairs. Wait until she finishes the class before telling her."

On the twelfth floor downstairs is a large fitness club where Mai Xiaoyu is a member. He goes there to work out and practice kickboxing every day after work. After Liu Tao signed with the company, Mai Xiaoyu helped her get a membership there for morning body shaping classes and afternoon yoga.

Knock, knock, knock. The door was knocked on by an employee, Deng Chao.

"Boss Mai, the new talent I scheduled is waiting in the reception area for the interview."

Deng Chao is a "veteran" employee, one of the first batch hired by Mengren Film and Television. Now, he is the only one from the first batch still on the job, as the others left due to the inability to adapt to the work. He has brought in nearly a third of the company's members and is known as the "Business Prince."

"Boss Mai, I'll go take care of it." Xiao Xing left the office, patting Deng Chao's shoulder with a smile, "You're professional and have a bright future. Keep it up, I believe in you."

"Thank you, Director Xiao. This is my job, and I will continue to work hard."

In his early twenties, standing at 1.8 meters tall, with a handsome and youthful appearance...

Mai Xiaoyu stared at Deng Chao, making him feel uneasy. Finally, he asked, "Didn't you apply to the Film Academy?"

Eh?

Deng Chao was slightly surprised and hesitated for a moment before saying, "I applied to Beijing Film Academy a couple of years ago but didn't get in. How did you know, Boss Mai?"

Applying to the Central Academy of Drama might have worked...

Mai Xiaoyu didn't say this out loud, just waved his hand for Deng Chao to go and notify the interviewee.

Why would I dream about a regular employee who has only been here for two months?

He has a good height, a good appearance, and a decent demeanor... Could he become a big star?

Forget it, why think so much? Let's wait until Liu Tao's situation is settled before considering him.

Putting away the psychology book, he tidied up his appearance, cleared his throat, and put on a confident yet friendly smile, waiting for the lamb to come to him...

The day passed quickly.

After work, Mai Xiaoyu, as usual, practiced kickboxing for an hour at the fitness club, then took a shower, smoked a cigarette, and had a quick meal nearby before driving to a nightclub to have fun.

In a big city, the pressure is high, and the pace is fast. The mental pressure on a con artist is even greater. Going to nightclubs is the best way to relax. He would go to a nightclub every few days, take a beautiful woman home for a one-night stand, and tonight was no exception.

He is a young and handsome man, with a good physique from kickboxing training. As a professional con artist, he knows how to dress well, with a standout appearance and generous spending, making him a typical rich and handsome man, very popular with girls in nightclubs.

At midnight, after having a great time at the nightclub, he drove home with a beautiful blonde. When he opened the door, he noticed that Liu Tao hadn't returned yet.

The two of them, a man and a woman, were like dry wood and raging fire, hugging and kissing each other as soon as they entered the room.

Clothes flew around the room, piece by piece, and their breathing became rapid and heavy, stimulating their hormones. They clung to each other, almost falling onto the bed, about to unleash their most primal instincts.

At the critical moment, Mai Xiaoyu suddenly pushed the woman away and sat up.

"Come on, handsome." The woman wrapped herself around him like a snake, kissing his earlobe and cheeks, her fingers sliding over his bare chest and abs.

"Go take a shower first."

"After we're done?"

"Shower and then continue?"

The woman giggled and let him go, "Handsome, are you secretly taking some medicine?"

"Do I need to take medicine? Wait and see what I'll do to you!" He slapped her buttocks and laughed, "Go take a shower."

The blonde giggled and walked into the bathroom, leaving the door unlocked and teasingly telling Mai Xiaoyu not to sneak in.

When the sound of water started in the bathroom, Mai Xiaoyu took his phone to the window and called Xiao Xing.

It took a while for the call to connect. The sound on the phone was chaotic, with fuzzy music mixed with noisy voices, making Mai Xiaoyu frown.

"Where are you?"

"Accompanying Mr. Liu at Bingo KTV."

"What about Liu Tao?"

"She's here too..."