Huayu: The young actress is heavily dependent on me

"Next up, Bai Mengyan."

The security camera at the entrance called out.

"arrive!"

Bai Mengyan suddenly stood up, but almost tripped.

Some people around chuckled softly.

Bai Mengyan's ears turned red instantly. She lowered her head and quickly slipped into the office.

In the office, Chen Li was sitting on the sofa, just picking up her teacup, when she heard a noise and looked up.

The woman in front of me was wearing a clean white shirt, a black skirt, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail. She still had a bit of baby fat on her face.

"Hello, Ms. Chen Li! I'm Bai Mengyan!"

He spoke with great energy and a loud voice, and even gave a deep 90-degree bow.

Chen Li almost burst out laughing.

She was exactly the same as that funny woman who later laughed so hard she sounded like a goose on a variety show.

"Sit down, don't be nervous." Chen Li closed the script in her hand and pointed to the chair opposite her.

Bai Mengyan sat down carefully, and as soon as she was settled, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Chen Li's face.

The real person is much better looking than the one on your phone...

No, it looks even better than the leaked photos from "Ban Shu Legend".

Being an assistant to such a handsome guy must be a pleasure every day!

"I've seen your resume." Chen Li picked up the thin resume.

"Did you audition for SM Entertainment in South Korea in 2012?"

"Ah, yes." Mentioning this, Bai Mengyan's eyes dimmed for a moment, and her fingers unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt.

"I was eliminated in the first round... They said my singing and dancing were a bit lacking, and I wasn't suitable to be an idol."

After saying that, he gave an awkward laugh, a very short laugh that seemed forced.

Chen Li looked at her, suddenly put down the resume, and asked, "So what do you think you're best suited for?"

Bai Mengyan bit her lip: "I'm actually quite hardworking. When I was a Taobao model, I would wear a skirt and shoot outdoors all day in winter. My toes would be so cold that I couldn't feel them, but I never complained."

"I still have the strength to carry luggage, run errands, and fend off fans—"

She spoke faster and faster, as if afraid Chen Li would interrupt her.

"I can also tell you jokes to cheer you up!"

Chen Li raised an eyebrow, feeling a mix of emotions.

Who would have thought that this rising star in the entertainment industry would be so desperately trying to promote herself right now?

"Being my assistant is tiring," Chen Li said, looking down at her.

"There are no fixed rest times; we finish work whenever the schedule is booked."

"You have to handle all my chores, including doing laundry, ordering takeout, and fending off drinks for me at dinner parties. If I'm filming until 4 a.m., you have to stay with me until 4:30 a.m.

Bai Mengyan blinked: "That's all?"

Now it was Chen Li's turn to be stunned: "What?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant!" Bai Mengyan waved her hands hurriedly, so anxious that she could barely speak.

"I mean—I can do it! As long as you provide meals!"

She realized something was off when she said the words "meals provided," and quickly added,

"I can eat a lot! No, no, I mean I'm not a picky eater!"

Seeing her anxious expression, Chen Li finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

With her as my assistant, who knows how much fun she would bring me in the past!

"Alright." He stood up, closed the resume, and stuffed it into the folder.

"You're officially on the job today."

"what?"

Bai Mengyan stared blankly, her brain frozen for a full three seconds:

"You passed? No talent show or anything?"

Chen Li leaned against the desk, crossed her arms, and raised an eyebrow: "What talents do you have?"

Bai Mengyan opened her mouth, then closed it again.

She thought seriously for three seconds—sing?

He was rejected during the SM auditions.

Dancing? Not formally trained...

"...It seems like I don't know anything." She confessed honestly.

"That settles it then." Chen Li placed the teacup on the table, her tone nonchalant.

"Stay by my side from now on, observe and learn more, whether it's acting or being a good person."

"Maybe one day," he paused, his gaze lingering on her face for a second, "hereafter."

"You won't be content to just be an assistant."

Bai Mengyan tilted her head and blinked, clearly not understanding the implied meaning of those words.

All she knew was that she had found a job!

And the boss is an incredibly handsome guy!

"Thank you, boss! Don't worry, boss! I'll definitely do my best!"

She bowed to Chen Li at a ninety-degree angle again, then turned and ran out.

Chen Li watched Bai Mengyan's skipping figure and shook his head with a smile.

At this moment, the system light screen popped up:

Bai Mengyan became your first assistant.

As a superstar, when there's work to be done, an assistant does it; when there's nothing to do...

You have successfully taken the first step in building your own power!

Based on the current schedule and confirmed collaborators, the system will provide a detailed storyboard for the "Undyed" music video.

[The female lead for the music video has been detected: Li Yitong. Her physical attributes and dance expertise have been automatically matched to generate a custom dance choreography.]

A large amount of information immediately appeared in Chen Li's mind, including a detailed storyboard and dance choreography.

Chen Li studied it carefully and was pleasantly surprised.

He was still worried about how to shoot the music video, and was even thinking about whether to ask Fan Bingbing to help introduce him to a directing team...

As a result, there is now a ready-made solution, and it is even tailored to my current situation!

Chen Li is increasingly looking forward to her upcoming trip to Chongqing.

......

Bai Mengyan flopped onto the bed, rolled around twice while hugging her pillow, and let out a squeal like a groundhog:

"ah--!"

Hehe, who was sitting on the top bunk with his legs crossed, was so startled by the shout that he almost smashed his phone in his face.

She poked half her head out and tossed a pack of tissues onto the lower bunk with an annoyed look:

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?! What are you howling about in the middle of the night?"

Bai Mengyan sat up, hugging her pillow, her canine teeth gleaming at the corners of her mouth.

"Hehe! I'm going to Chongqing tomorrow!"

"Okay, okay," he rolled his eyes and pulled his leg back.

"You've said it at least ten times, about making a music video."

"It's a film with Chen Li!" Bai Mengyan emphasized the name again, her eyes shining.

"He chose me himself! Out of so many candidates, he just looked at my resume and said—'She's the one!'"

She mimicked Chen Li's tone, lowering her voice and looking smug.

Hehe climbed down from the top bunk, sat cross-legged opposite Bai Mengyan, and wrinkled his nose:

"Chen Li... that name sounds familiar, but I can't remember what he's acted in. Is he a newcomer?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Mengyan exploded like a cat whose tail had been stepped on:

"Don't speak ill of my boss!"

Hehe was startled by her reaction and raised her hands in a gesture of surrender:

"I didn't say anything bad about him, I just said he's a newcomer—"

"What's wrong with being a newbie!" Bai Mengyan angrily threw her pillow onto the bed.

"My boss hasn't been in the industry for long, but he starred in Shandong Film & Television's 'Nirvana in Fire'!"

"And there's Yu Zheng's 'Ban Shu Legend'! Both of these are big-budget productions. Let's see if you call him a newcomer after they air!"

Hehe, a little bewildered by this string of terms, blinked a few times:

"Okay, okay, your boss is the best..."

"But seriously, why are you so protective of your employer so soon after you were signed? You've only been working for one day and you're already a 'spiritual shareholder'?"

Bai Mengyan snorted and pulled her phone out from under her pillow.

He quickly swiped his finger across the screen a few times, then shoved the phone in front of him:

"See for yourself!"

There is a photograph on the screen.

Chen Li sat on the sofa wearing a white shirt. His features were outlined cleanly and neatly in the halo of light, making him look handsome and full of heroic spirit.

The "hehe" expression went from indifferent to blank.

Three seconds later, she snatched the phone and brought it close to her eyes:

"This—this is your boss?!"

Bai Mengyan crossed her arms triumphantly in front of her chest: "Hmm."

"He's absolutely a god! I've never seen anyone so handsome!"

Hehe got more and more excited as he talked, and he lunged at her, grabbing her arm.

"No, no, you absolutely have to introduce me to you when you get back from Chongqing!"

Bai Mengyan swiftly snatched the phone back, hugged it to her chest, and flashed a perfect eight-tooth smile:

"You're dreaming."

"Bai Mengyan!"

"The boss is mine!" Bai Mengyan leaned back, lying on the bed and holding her phone high.

"Don't even think about it."

"Hmph! Not only are you protective of your master, but now you're even protecting your food!"