My wife is in my arms

Chapter 1142 Assessment II

Had lunch.

Song Lan had just returned to the fifteenth floor and originally planned to take a break while Chairman Lin was not in the company, but she did not expect Xu Wei to be standing in the corridor with two trainees.

"Sister Song"

Upon seeing her, Xu Wei quickly led the two of them over.

As the three approached, Song Lan, dressed in a black business suit, realized that Xu Wei had actually brought along prospective members of the Future Boys group... Song Lan had seen their profiles; one was named Cheng Pengfei, and the other Wang Zihan.

"Why aren't you preparing for this afternoon's assessment? What are you doing here?!"

Song Lan asked with a smile.

"Two people came to my office insisting I come over and ask them what the company plans to do if they fail their performance review?!"

Xu Wei replied.

"sure!"

Song Lan teased, "Even I, as a senior assistant, don't have my own office, but you, the music director's assistant, already have your own office. You're getting better and better off!"

"Sister Song, please don't make fun of me."

Xu Wei gave an awkward smile.

He blurted out in a moment of slip-up that he didn't have an office at all. It was just that when Director Zhang wasn't around, he would secretly sit in Director Zhang's office chair and then secretly use Director Zhang's computer to play games.

Xu Wei lived a leisurely life and earned a decent salary, but he was also quite depressed.

Logically speaking, although his album didn't sell well, with only tens of thousands of copies sold, the song "Over the Top" that Director Zhang wrote for him was incredibly popular, with over 20 million copies sold. With such sales, he should have become a big star.

At the very least, I could get commercial performance opportunities, but in reality, I get absolutely nothing.

The key issue is the money earned from this song. It was agreed beforehand that Director Zhang was helping him out by letting him sing the song and making him famous, but the money earned wouldn't be his. And there's nothing to say about that, since he agreed to it anyway.

The strange thing is that even though "Over the Top" sold so well and he gained fame, he not only couldn't get any commercial gigs, but he was also being cursed to death by his fans, which was completely contrary to his initial expectations.

Xu Wei had been thinking about this matter for a while.

He just couldn't figure it out. If there were no commercial performance announcements in first- and second-tier cities, surely there would be in third- and fourth-tier cities! But when he went to the Ministry of Commerce to inquire, he found that there wasn't a single one, not even for weddings or funerals.

However, it seems that "Too Much" is not very suitable for funerals.

"I have no idea about that. The audition is over, and the members of the Future Boys group have been officially finalized. Next, we should be recording the album and shooting the music video. As for the other two... why don't you call your boss and ask? He definitely knows more than I do."

Song Lan spoke up.

"Director Zhang told me last time not to call him unless it's absolutely necessary."

Xu Wei chuckled awkwardly.

The main reason is that a few days ago, he tailored a new song and sent it to Director Zhang, hoping he could take a look. Then... I don't know if he disdained to associate with me or what, but he was quite unhappy and said those words.

Xu Wei didn't dare to call again, fearing that he might really anger his director and be transferred to another department. How long he could stay as an assistant, or even if he could continue working, would all depend on Director Zhang's decision.

He can say something one minute and be told by HR to come and complete the formalities the next.

So Xu Wei often thought... he wished he were a woman.

This way, it will be much easier to talk to Director Zhang, and he won't ignore me or show any impatience.

When he was a trainee at the company, he noticed that the male instructors were always incredibly gentle with the female trainees, unlike when they were male… If murder weren't illegal, the male instructors could wipe them all out one by one, their tone as vicious as could be. They were strict on the surface, but everyone knew the truth.

The female mentors also showed a clear difference when facing handsome male trainees.

"hehe"

Song Lan chuckled twice, then looked at Cheng Pengfei and Wang Zihan standing to the side. These two trainees were able to find Xu Wei, so they obviously had a pretty good relationship in private.

Perhaps it was because Xu Wei, the assistant, was too idle, running around the trainee training department all the time, and they gradually became familiar with each other. After thinking for a moment, Song Lan said, "I really don't know, but one thing I can be sure of is that you now have a certain fan base, and the company won't give up on you. Even if you don't become members of Future Boys, we will try to get you into the market as solo artists."

"So, do you know which subjects will be tested?"

Cheng Pengfei couldn't help but ask.

"Several mentors will assess you in various aspects, and ultimately... it depends on Director Zhang's decision."

Song Lan replied.

She knew that the afternoon was indeed different for the five boys; it was a crucial turning point that would determine their future development. While it was not impossible for the two who were eliminated to become famous later, the possibility was not high.

The key will be this afternoon.

Once they become members of the future boy band, it's certain that the album Zhang created for the three of them will be a hit. The October band's album is a prime example. It was criticized by many fans for being cheesy, but the band became more and more popular. The songs became hits, and the band became hits too. Now, many middle-aged and elderly people in their fifties and sixties know about a band called "October Band".

The fact that Director Zhang is so confident about Future Boys' album speaks volumes about its quality. There's no doubt that getting past this hurdle this afternoon means he's overcome the most difficult challenge in his life; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a turning point.

I wonder if Director Zhang is aware that his choice has the impact on someone's life!

However, this kind of thing seems quite common; that's just how life is.

A decision by a powerful figure can change the course of many people's lives.

Besides, isn't that how ordinary people are? They don't have that many choices. Compared to having no choice at all, Song Lan still thinks these five boys are relatively lucky, because the afternoon's assessment will definitely be fair and just, without so many favors or accidents.

Whether it works or not depends entirely on one's own abilities.

that's enough.

"Will that be fair!?"

Wang Zihan asked in a slightly nervous tone.

"Don't overthink things, kid. How could it be unfair? Have you ever bought Director Zhang a bottle of water or treated him to a meal?!"

Song Lan smiled and said, "So don't think about it too much. Go and get some rest first. The instructors at the training course will begin a comprehensive assessment of you at 2 PM."

After waving his hand and sending the three away, Song Lan went into the tea room to make himself a cup of water. The more he worked in the entertainment company, the more he realized how difficult it was to become famous. But once you become famous, it's a whole different world. You can't have everything!

Around 1:20.

Song Lan took a document from the management department and just walked into the office.

Then, not only did Chairman Lin appear, but she was also looking in the mirror. After she finished looking in the mirror, she put it in the drawer. Song Lan saw a rosy-cheeked face. Song Lan remembered something Sister Han had said.

Men are like face masks.

Only women who receive prolonged moisturization from face masks will have increasingly smooth, delicate, and elastic skin.

(End of this chapter)