Chapter 61

PS: I've created a group, the group number is 557559073, it's the headquarters for entertainment industry scammers.

I hope it doesn't attract the attention of the relevant authorities, and that it doesn't attract real scammers...

"Old Boss, what are you thinking about? Why do you seem so down?"

After finishing the call, Mai Xiaoyu sat next to Bang Xiaoxing, putting his arm around his shoulder and asked.

Bang Xiaoxing smiled, "No, it just feels so surreal. A few months ago, we were still on the fringes of the entertainment industry, trying to lure in lambs. I never thought we'd become a legitimate operation. It's quite a reflection."

"Reflection my ass! If you're jealous of Brother Cha, just say it. Don't pretend to be some literary youth."

Bang Xiaoxing laughed and admitted it, while Mai Xiaoyu continued, "Don't look at how well Brother Cha is doing now. He's been through a lot of beatings. Eight years as a senior photography assistant, hah, how much hardship did he endure?"

Was there hardship?

There was no doubt about it.

Otherwise, why would he join the scamming team without hesitation after being swindled out of his savings by Mai Xiaoyu for eight years, and even maximize his value to become Mai Xiaoyu's right-hand man?

In the end, it all came down to one thing: earning more and not being treated like a nobody.

Youth, how many eights do you have?

Bang Xiaoxing was scared just thinking about it, shivering, "Boss, do I have to wait for eight years too?"

"Has Liu Tao's agent been found?"

This is the rhythm of leading me to be cool and fly!

Bang Xiaoxing instantly understood the implication and got excited.

"I think Deng Chao is quite suitable. He's the most resourceful in the company. He's also an old-timer, so we can trust him."

"Change it to someone else."

Zhang Xiaoquan is a VIP at Shengshi, with a busy schedule for commercial shoots; Bang Xiaoxing is about to join a production team and even go abroad; Mai Xiaoyu has a lot of miscellaneous things to deal with. The company's regular business is basically handled by Deng Chao. If he becomes Liu Tao's agent, what will happen to the company?

And...

"Boss, is it because he's a guy?" Bang Xiaoxing teased.

"Get lost!"

"Hehe, don't pretend. You two lived together for so long, nothing happened? Liu Tao is beautiful and has a great figure, gentle and considerate. Living together day and night, you must have had some thoughts."

"Did you forget the eighth rule?"

"But we're not scammers anymore."

Aren't we?

Mai Xiaoyu didn't want to argue about this, jumping back to the previous topic, "Find a suitable person as soon as possible to take over Liu Tao's agent work. In a while, I'll arrange for you to join the production team as an assistant director."

"Film or TV production team?"

"Film."

A film production team, the prestige is much higher than a TV production team!

Bang Xiaoxing became even more excited, "Which production team? How much investment? Who's the director? Who's the lead? When does it start?"

"Don't worry about that. I'll notify you when the time is right. Let me be clear, I plan to accelerate your growth. It might be tough, so be mentally prepared."

"Boss, just accelerate me. The better I grow, the better! As long as I can be a director, no matter how hard or tiring it is, it's fine." Bang Xiaoxing suddenly lowered his voice, "Boss, did you lure in another fat lamb?"

A set of lifestyle photos and a set of artistic photos, Zhang Xiaoquan and his team worked for almost a whole day, only finishing by around four in the afternoon. They still had a lot to do tonight, rushing to develop the best and most photogenic photos to hand over to the "Journey to the West 3" production team tomorrow, which would help Liu Tao's audition.

Zhang Xiaoquan was discussing something with the stylist and makeup artist; Bang Xiaoxing went to buy drinks and snacks. Shengshi provided the studio and staff for free, so Mengren had to show some appreciation.

Liu Tao was resting next to Mai Xiaoyu.

After a day of photo shoots, she was quite tired, weakly massaging her swollen legs, feeling both exhausted and sleepy. Her head nodded, and her body involuntarily leaned towards Mai Xiaoyu.

Mai Xiaoyu, feeling sorry for her, straightened his back and offered his shoulder, "Rest for a while if you're tired."

"Okay."

Resting on Mai Xiaoyu's shoulder, feeling his strong arm and the comforting presence, Liu Tao suddenly found herself not sleepy anymore.

After a short rest, she whispered, "Boss Mai, do you think I can pass the audition?"

She carried the hopes of everyone in the company, the pressure was immense. And she was only twenty-three this year, the pressure was too heavy for her.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. With me, you will definitely succeed."

Mai Xiaoyu lifted Liu Tao and walked over to Zhang Xiaoquan, shouting, "Teacher Zhang, don't rush to pack up, let's add a set of ancient costume photos!"

Ancient costume photos?

The production team didn't request that.

"Trust me, finish them today and send them over tomorrow!"

The lifestyle and artistic photos showcased Liu Tao's gentleness, elegance, and graceful figure. The additional ancient costume photos that Mai Xiaoyu requested would highlight her heroic and spirited demeanor!

He was the absolute NO.1 at Mengren and had significant influence at Shengshi.

When he made a decision, others would execute it, whether they understood it or not. Everyone was used to it.

Shengshi staff went to find costumes and weapons; Zhang Xiaoquan called for people to set up an ancient-style background; Mai Xiaoyu found paper and a pen and activated his human photocopier, copying the heroic and spirited image of Liu Tao as Princess Musa from his dreams onto the paper.

Bang Xiaoxing, Liu Tao, Mengren's makeup and styling artists, and some of Shengshi's design staff rushed over, gathering behind him to witness... the Mai miracle.

Mai Xiaoyu's ability to draw a beautiful sketch in five minutes without thinking or drawing a structure diagram was widely known at Shengshi. The old designers often used his story to warn new designers who thought they were talented.

You think you're talented?

Do you know what it means to have no sword in hand but a sword in heart?

You don't?

Then why are you so arrogant?

Go worship Teacher Mai first!

Guo Fei was such a new designer. He graduated from an advertising design program and joined Shengshi, always thinking his design skills were superior and unwilling to do basic work. He believed the company was hierarchical, and the old designers were jealous of his talent and suppressing him.

Hearing that Mai Xiaoyu was drawing in the studio, he put down his work and followed Wang Hao and others from the design department to the studio.

No sword in hand but a sword in heart... hah, he wasn't afraid of boasting too much.

However, after seeing Mai Xiaoyu's sketches, he was stunned.

Ten minutes later, Mai Xiaoyu stopped, completing two sketches of Liu Tao.

One sketch showed Liu Tao in male attire, looking handsome, and the other showed her in armor, looking heroic.

As for the quality of the sketches... no professional evaluation was needed. Any passerby could tell the difference.

Smooth lines, prominent texture, overall composition, perspective, and contrast...

Guo Fei felt an urge to become his disciple.

Mai Xiaoyu didn't give him the chance to speak, handing the sketches to the makeup and styling artists, "Style Liu Tao according to these."

An hour later, the male-dressed Liu Tao appeared before the staff, completely different from her previous gentle image, exuding a unique charm and elegance in her every move.

And her heroic appearance in armor and weapons once again caught the eyes of the staff, who were used to seeing beautiful women!

Not far away, Mai Xiaoyu carefully savored Liu Tao's aura and image, a slight smile on his lips.

Teacher Qiong Yao, isn't this the Princess Musa you had in mind?