Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue's slender fingers flipped through the thick plan, and dense text and data jumped before her eyes.

The entertainment industry is a glamorous yet unknown field.

A glimmer of eagerness flashed in the deep eyes

On the mahogany desk, next to the spread-out documents, were several markers of different colors.

Xiao Yue sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled slightly, and his slender fingers slid across the document, leaving key marks.

The room was very quiet, with only the rustling sound of the pen tip rubbing against the paper and the occasional crisp sound of turning pages.

Outside the window, the neon lights of the city flickered, shining on her focused face, outlining her resolute features.

She seemed to be in a sea of ​​data, analyzing the feasibility of each project and assessing the risks of each step.

Time passed by minute by minute, the lights in the room remained bright, and Xiao Yue's figure appeared particularly slender, yet also particularly firm, under the light.

A few days later, Xiao Yue attended an entertainment industry seminar.

In the spacious conference hall, people were well-dressed and drinking.

She shuttled through it, trying to capture every key information.

However, she soon discovered that everything here was completely different from the business world she was familiar with.

"Mr. Xiao, long time no see." A greasy-haired and powdered man walked over with a wine glass, a hypocritical smile on his face.

"I heard that Xiao Corporation is also going to enter the entertainment industry? That's really exciting."

Xiao Yue responded politely, but felt a little uncomfortable.

The man's eyes wandered over her body, with a scrutiny that made her uncomfortable.

At the seminar, the speakers spoke eloquently, but Xiao Yue was completely confused.

Those so-called "industry rules" and "unwritten rules" made her feel confused and disgusted.

She tried to fit in, but found herself like an outsider.

The looks from people around me were mixed with curiosity, inquiry, and disdain.

After the meeting, Xiao Yue walked alone on the bustling street, feeling mixed emotions.

She realized that the entertainment industry was far more complex than she had imagined.

Suddenly, a black car stopped in front of her, the window slowly lowered, revealing a familiar face.

"Get in the car." Shen Ting's voice was low and powerful.

Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, then opened the car door and got in. "Why are you here?"

Shen Ting didn't answer, but just looked at her deeply, then slowly said: "Manager Yang wants to talk to you..."

The carriage was filled with a faint sandalwood scent, mixed with Shen Ting's unique cool aura, which made Xiao Yue's tense nerves relax a little.

Silence spread between the two of them, with only the glittering city night scene flashing by outside the car window.

When we arrived at the office on the top floor of Shen’s Building, Entertainment Consultant Wu was already waiting.

He was about fifty years old, with his hair combed meticulously and wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. His every move revealed the calmness of a senior person.

Consultant Wu handed Xiao Yue an entertainment industry analysis report, which detailed the various rules and operating models of the current entertainment industry. Some of the "unspoken rules" were even marked in eye-catching red letters.

Xiao Yue read carefully, his brows sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed.

She keenly grasped the logic behind these rules and quickly compared and analyzed them with the business model she was familiar with.

"Ms. Xiao's ability to understand is truly astonishing." Consultant Wu nodded in appreciation. "Your interpretation of these rules is very accurate. Many newcomers take months to understand, but you grasped the essence in just a few days."

The corners of Xiao Yue's mouth rose slightly, and a sense of accomplishment surged in his heart.

She picked up her phone and called Agent Yang.

"Hello, Mr. Yang, I'm Xiao Yue. Regarding the cooperation project we discussed earlier, I have some details I'd like to confirm with you."

Agent Yang's slightly perfunctory voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Xiao, I'm so sorry, I'm a bit busy now, how about you call back tomorrow?"

Xiao Yue was not intimidated by his evasion and said firmly, "Mr. Yang, I know you are very busy. For example, regarding the terms of the artist's contract, please take a look..."

Agent Yang interrupted her with a hint of impatience in his tone: "Mr. Xiao, you should discuss these details with my assistant. I'm really not available right now."

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, her tone still calm: "Mr. Yang, I understand that you are busy with work, but these questions are directly related to the success or failure of the project. I hope to get your personal answers. For example, about..." She changed the subject and raised a key question that Agent Yang absolutely could not avoid.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then Agent Yang's tone finally became serious: "Mr. Xiao, what are you doing..."

Xiao Yue cleared her throat, her tone carrying a barely perceptible cunning: "Mr. Yang, I have some immature ideas about the termination fees for your artists and the possibility of cooperating with competing companies. I wonder if you'd be interested in listening?" There was silence for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, followed by Agent Yang's slightly surprised voice: "Oh? Mr. Xiao, please go ahead." Xiao Yue then shared her understanding of the contract terms and competitive relationships in the entertainment industry. She cleverly avoided the traps set by Agent Yang, analyzed the pros and cons from a professional perspective, and put forward some constructive suggestions.

Agent Yang listened to Xiao Yue's analysis, and his originally perfunctory attitude gradually changed to listening carefully, and he even made sounds of praise from time to time.

"Mr. Xiao, your understanding of the entertainment industry is truly impressive. I didn't expect you to have such a deep understanding of these rules." Agent Yang's tone was filled with admiration, and he even took the initiative to reveal some insider information about the industry. "Actually, regarding the collaborative project we discussed earlier..."

After ending the call, Xiao Yue clenched his fists excitedly, took a long breath, and felt full of strength.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city night view is dazzling, as if cheering for her success.

"It seems that I am one step closer to success." She whispered to herself, a confident smile on her lips.

At this time, Shen Ting pushed the door open and saw Xiao Yue looking tired but excited. He walked to her with heartache and gently rubbed her shoulders.

"Yueyue, you have been working for several days in a row. You should make sure to rest." Xiao Yue raised her head and met Shen Ting's concerned gaze. A warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Ting, I'm fine. I just want to finish this project as soon as possible." Shen Ting sighed, a hint of helplessness in his tone: "I know you work hard, but the entertainment industry is tricky. Do you really want to wade into this muddy water?" Xiao Yue nodded firmly: "I know it's not easy. What's more," she smiled slyly, "Don't you always say that I'm too naive and need more experience? Now is a good opportunity."

Shen Ting shook his head helplessly. He knew Xiao Yue's character. Once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

He could only support her silently and protect her from behind.

"Okay, since you insist, I won't stop you. But promise me that you will take good care of yourself." Xiao Yue nodded gently, leaning her head on Shen Ting's shoulder, feeling the warmth and strength coming from him.

However, in the process of Xiao Yue's in-depth research on the entertainment industry, she accidentally discovered a mysterious project.

This project looks ordinary on the surface, but there seem to be huge benefits and risks hidden behind it.

She flipped through the information in her hand, her brows furrowed, her heart full of doubts.

Is this project worth exploring in depth?

"This project..." Xiao Yue muttered to himself,