Mind reading saves the whole family; I'm firmly in the role of a charlatan.

Chapter 334 Here comes the slap in the face!

Mr. Li felt aggrieved and depressed. He simply couldn't believe that everyone who had done background checks beforehand could still be betrayed.

Holding his breath, Li Zhaoyang led his two younger sisters and stormed into the company's artist department.

At this time, most of the artists who were somewhat famous and could get work were not at the company. Those who remained were mostly newcomers who had just signed contracts and needed to undergo training before starting work, as well as some veteran artists who had been around for many years but still lacked professional skills and gradually could not get work. They could only sit around in the company, collect a fixed salary, and wait for their contracts to be terminated.

This wasn't the first time Du Anrao had come to this department. The last time she came, she casually pointed out Fu Sili, who was then surnamed Fu.

Originally a nobody at the bottom of the company, she suddenly soared to new heights because of one sentence from her. She not only jumped several levels to become the male lead in a certain S-level fantasy drama, but also collaborated with the legendary actor Du. Later, she gained some popularity due to behind-the-scenes footage, received a lot of offers, and became a key talent being cultivated by the company.

This story has now been hailed as a corporate legend. Many people secretly envy and curse Fu Sili's good fortune while fantasizing that they can replicate his path to success, with a benefactor appearing out of nowhere and helping them become the next breakout stars with just a few words.

With such a prior record, as soon as Du Anrao and his two companions stepped into the artist department, all eyes were immediately drawn to them.

Upon discovering who had accompanied Li Zhaoyang and his companion, all the artists in the department were shaken. Everyone was eager to get closer to Du Anrao, racking their brains to strike a pose and attract his attention.

Some new artists who had recently signed with the company were unaware of the situation and couldn't help but ask the veteran artists next to them, "What's going on? Who are those people? Why is everyone so excited?"

Unfortunately, everyone in the room, young and old, was a rival. The more people who knew the inside story, the more competition there would be, so no one was willing to tell them the truth.

Only one older man, whose contract had only half a month left and who had long been thinking about going home to lie down and farm, quietly explained to the group: "You don't even know them, why are you joining the company? See that man leading the group? That's our company boss, surnamed Li. The one on the left is his younger sister, the eldest daughter of the Li family, and also one of the company's nominal directors."

"The boss and the young lady?" The rookie employees were taken aback. "So young? No wonder everyone is so nervous and excited. The boss is coming to inspect, so we have to be on our guard."

"Then you're wrong. The reason they're so excited is because of the girl to the right of the boss."

"Is that also the boss's sister?"

"No, that's not the boss's sister, but she's the boss's lucky charm, and she's also the lucky charm for all of us."

The surrounding crowd: "?!!"

"Although you haven't been with the company for long, you've all heard of someone named Fu Sili, right?"

"That rising star who suddenly became popular recently?"

"Yes, that's him. He was just an unknown artist in the company before, but because he caught the eye of that Master Du, she sent him directly to the boss with her words 'hidden dragon in the abyss.' As you can see, he has now become the company's most favored artist."

"hiss--"

The young people around gasped. No wonder they were so excited. They didn't dare to tell them the truth. This was a real benefactor, a benefactor who could turn lead into gold at any moment. Who wouldn't like that?

Several people who had been newly signed back by Li Zhaoyang from the variety show were also among the onlookers. After hearing these words, some were excited, some were thoughtful, some were indifferent, and some were ambitious, with varying reactions.

Just then, the three people at the center of the conversation took the documents handed to them by a female office worker and walked over to them.

"Hey, why are they coming this way? Could it be that Master Du has noticed someone on our side?" "Alright, stop daydreaming. Even if someone does take a fancy to someone, it won't be you or me." The male entertainer finished speaking with a sour, sarcastic remark, and didn't forget to turn his head and glance at the five people not far away, his meaning self-evident.

The five people who suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention also changed their expressions, feeling both nervous and excited.

A short while later, Du Anrao and his group arrived in front of them.

Li Zhaoyang handed the documents in his hand to Du Anrao one by one: "This is Liu Hongwen, nineteen years old, who has just been admitted to the Beijing Academy of Arts and is a freshman."

Du Anrao glanced at the documents in his hand and nodded.

[This one's alright. He has a clean background and no bad habits. Whether he'll change after entering the entertainment industry, which is a big, corrupting place, is unknown. Right now, he's practically a blank slate, so we can try to cultivate him.]

Upon hearing this, Li Zhaoyang straightened his back a bit. He had said it himself: the newly signed artists had all undergone extensive background checks, so they certainly wouldn't be as easily exposed as those previous scoundrels!

"The Beijing Academy of Arts is quite far from the company. Can you manage the daily commute?"

Liu Hongwen was flattered to hear that Master Du, whom everyone was eager to chat with, would ask him such a down-to-earth, everyday question.

“I’ve discussed it with the school, and they’ve allowed me to audit classes taught by students from other majors or senior students in the same major, so I can schedule my required courses on Monday through Wednesday as much as possible. On the other days, I’m free, so I can go back to the company for training. This way, I can minimize the time and energy I spend traveling back and forth and learn as much as possible.”

"Your school is quite humane. In that case, focus on your studies. Don't forget the kindness of your alma mater when you achieve good results."

As soon as Du Anrao said this, everyone around him couldn't help but cast envious, jealous, and hateful glances at him.

The phrase "if he achieves something in the future" almost confirms that as long as he doesn't cause trouble, even if he doesn't receive the same level of support from the company as Fu Sili, he won't be sidelined.

For more than 90% of artists, this is already considered quite good treatment.

Liu Hongwen clearly understood as well, and nodded excitedly, saying, "Thank you, Master Du. I will definitely study hard and live up to the expectations of the school and the company for nurturing me."

The second person is similar to Liu Hongwen. His appearance is slightly worse, but he has a good personality, is cheerful and has high emotional intelligence. He is tactful but not worldly, which makes him very suitable for the industry. If he is trained well, he can be a great asset.

Du Anrao offered him a few words of encouragement as usual, but when he opened the third document, his fingers paused.

Wait, this Tong Zhaojie...

The moment that familiar tone appeared, Li Zhaoyang and his sister's hearts trembled.

Sure enough, the next second, Du Anrao let out a long sigh.

[As expected, I couldn't escape it; here comes the slap in the face.]

Li Zhaoyang: "..."

Li Yuesheng: Although, for some reason I feel like laughing, what should I do?!