After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

It's 8:30 in the morning.

Lin Zhixing finished his run in the park near the urban village as usual, and then took a shower back at his rented room.

9:50 a.m.

Tianyue Building, Yanjing CBD Commercial Center.

Lin Zhixing walked into the lobby on the first floor and went straight to the front desk.

"Hello, do you have an appointment?" the receptionist asked politely.

"Yes, I have an appointment with Mr. Zhou at ten o'clock. My surname is Lin."

"Please wait a moment." The receptionist looked down at the computer and checked the information.

A few seconds later, she suddenly looked up. "You are... Lin Zhixing?"

"Yes." Lin Zhixing nodded.

"This is your exclusive access card." The receptionist handed the card over with both hands, her voice tinged with excitement, "Teacher Lin, I especially love your song 'Sunny Day'."

Lin Zhixing took the card, revealing a refreshing smile, "Thank you."

Watching Lin Zhixing walk towards the elevator, the receptionist's face instantly turned red.

"My goodness, he's so much more handsome in person than on TV! How come his skin is so amazing!"

......

"Ding!"

The elevator doors were about to close.

"Wait! Wait!"

A series of hurried footsteps approached.

Lin Zhixing reached out and pressed the open button, and a familiar figure rushed into the elevator, slightly out of breath.

It's Chen Xi.

Chen Xi was dressed very casually today.

Wearing a black baseball cap, her hair was simply tied into a ponytail hanging down her back, and she was dressed in a plain white T-shirt and slim-fit jeans.

Although she was wearing flat shoes, her long, straight legs were still very eye-catching.

"Brother Zhixing?!"

As soon as Chen Xi steadied herself, she looked up and exclaimed in surprise.

She never expected to run into Lin Zhixing here!

What surprised her even more was that Zhixing seemed even more handsome after just a few days apart.

Her facial features seem more defined, and her calm and languid demeanor is simply captivating.

"Hello, Xixi," Lin Zhixing greeted her with a smile.

"Brother Zhixing, are you here to sign a contract?" Chen Xi asked, looking up.

"Hmm, Zhou Xuan told you?"

"Mmm! Sister Xuan said you'd be coming to the company to sign a contract today." Chen Xi pouted her cute nose and pressed the floor button. "Which floor are you going to? I'll take you there; I know this building well!"

......

10 o'clock sharp.

VIP meeting room, 10th floor of Tianyue Building.

Sunlight streamed through the massive glass curtain wall, illuminating the floor.

Lin Zhixing bid farewell to Chen Xi, who seemed somewhat reluctant to leave, pushed open the heavy solid wood double door, and stepped inside.

He was dressed very simply today.

A pure white casual short-sleeved shirt, paired with slim-fitting black straight-leg trousers, and a pair of clean sneakers.

Without any deliberate styling, her hair was simply tousled, yet it exuded a refreshing and neat feel.

"Hello, Lin Zhixing."

Hearing the door open, the middle-aged man sitting in the main seat of the leather sofa stood up.

He was dressed in a dark gray suit, with a tall and straight posture, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a calm and composed aura of someone who had long held a high position.

"I am Zhou Liren. Although we have met many times on screen, this is the first time we have met in person."

Zhou Liren extended his right hand and looked at the young man in front of him with a smile. "Your performance in the final of The Voice of China was wonderful."

This is the newly emerging top influencer who single-handedly trampled millions of online trolls under his feet.

Zhou Liren had a very keen eye.

He has spent most of his life in the entertainment industry, and has seen countless geniuses and top stars.

Those young people who become famous overnight often have an undisguised sense of restlessness and arrogance, or a feigned humility when facing capital.

But he saw nothing in Lin Zhixing.

The young man's eyes were deep and calm.

He showed no unease at being scrutinized, a perfectly timed smile playing on his lips.

The composure and sophistication he exuded were hardly those of a talent show champion in his early twenties.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Lin Zhixing extended his hand and shook hands firmly with Zhou Liren.

Remain unmoved by favor or disgrace.

This was Zhou Liren's first assessment of Lin Zhixing.

This kid is no ordinary person.

"Sit down, don't stand. Try the tea I brewed, it's pre-Qingming Longjing tea that was just air-freighted in," Zhou Liren said with a smile.

Lin Zhixing sat down on the other side of the sofa.

As soon as he sat down, he felt a burning gaze fixed on his face.

He turned his head.

Sitting next to Zhou Liren was Zhou Xuan, the eldest daughter of Tianyue Entertainment.

Today, Zhou Xuan is sporting a youthful look.

A tight-fitting light-colored knitted short-sleeved top perfectly accentuated the stunning fullness of her chest.

Her lower body was clad in extremely sexy denim hot pants, with her two long, snow-white, plump legs crossed together without any reservation, making people dizzy.

At this moment, the young lady was holding a teacup, staring intently at Lin Zhixing.

"This kid...how come he seems to have gotten so much more handsome in just one night?"

Zhou Xuan muttered to herself.

She has seen countless people and is extremely perceptive when it comes to appearance.

She clearly remembered that although Lin Zhixing was good-looking, his skin was rough due to long-term lack of sleep, and he had heavy dark circles under his eyes. The three-dimensionality of his facial features could only be considered average.

But now?

Lin Zhixing in front of me has firm and delicate skin, a defined jawline, and a high nose bridge.

Coupled with his current calm and composed demeanor, it's as if he's been reborn!

Can red aura really nourish people?

Winning a championship can even give your looks a second growth spurt?

Looking at Zhou Xuan's fixed gaze, Lin Zhixing chuckled inwardly.

Last night's system bonus of 4 points to appearance was indeed immediately effective.

Zhou Xuan noticed Lin Zhixing's teasing gaze, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

She quickly looked away, picked up her teacup and tactically drank some water, while secretly giving Lin Zhixing a wink under the cover of the cup.

The meaning was clear: When you're negotiating later, you better watch out and don't ask for too much!

Lin Zhixing pretended not to see it.

"Knowledge and action."

Zhou Liren put down his teacup and got to the point, "You told Xuanxuan before that you wanted to wait until after the finale of 'The Voice of China' before officially signing this contract?"

"Yes." Lin Zhixing nodded, looking relaxed. "If I can't even win a championship, how can I prove that I'm qualified to ask Tianyue for absolute autonomy? Using a championship trophy as a stepping stone shows more sincerity, doesn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liren couldn't help but secretly praise him.

This kid is not only talented, but also clear-headed.

He knows what his biggest asset is and when to use it to maximize his profits.

"What sincerity!"

Zhou Liren laughed heartily, "Since you've shown the sincerity of a champion, Tianyue will naturally have to show our sincerity as well."

He took a brand-new document from his briefcase and pushed it to the center of the coffee table.

"Take a look at this."

Lin Zhixing picked up the contract and began to read it carefully.

The meeting room fell silent, with only the sound of papers turning.

Ten minutes later.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Zhixing's eyes.

This contract is even better than he expected!

In addition to the conditions previously agreed upon with Zhou Xuan—company investment, Lin Zhixing's 100% absolute control of the studio, and Tianyue only receiving a share of the distribution fees—

Zhou Liren granted him greater freedom in the new contract!

There are no mandatory assessments.

There is no need to mentor new employees.

You are not required to accept any business entertainment or announcements arranged by the company that are against your personal will.

"President Zhou, the terms of this contract..." Lin Zhixing closed the document, looked up, and said, "They're too generous."

Capital is always profit-driven.

Tianyue must have something to gain by giving up such a large profit margin and management authority.

Zhou Liren's smile faded, and he looked at him intently: "The generous treatment is because you deserve it. But that's only one aspect. Zhixing, let me be frank. I want to hear your plans for the future."

"Many talent show winners, after debuting, capitalize on their popularity by taking on endorsements, acting in terrible movies, and ruthlessly exploiting their fans, only to disappear from the public eye six months later." Zhou Liren leaned forward. "I don't want you to go down that path. I want to know, what are your plans for the future?"

Lin Zhixing did not hesitate at all, clearly having already made his plans.

"My first step is to record the official version of 'Red Silk' with Sister Lan and release it as the end credits song for the movie 'War of the Chaotic World'. With the help of this big-budget movie and the popularity of the diva, I will solidify my current popularity and achieve a breakthrough."

"My second step is to take advantage of this momentum and start preparing my first solo digital album. I will handle all the lyrics, music, and arrangement myself."

"The third step is to participate in one or two high-quality professional music variety shows during the album production period to maintain exposure, hone my reputation through live performances, completely shed the label of being a talent show contestant, and establish my reputation as a singer-songwriter."

Lin Zhixing spoke slowly and clearly.

After listening, Zhou Liren's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

They didn't aim too high, nor were they blinded by the millions of views they were seeing!

Capitalize on the popularity of a top female star to solidify your base – Release a high-quality album to establish your status in the music scene – Appear on professional music variety shows to purify your fanbase.

This series of combined punches landed on the most solid ground!

Too mature!

This kid's logic is no less impressive than that of top-tier agents who have managed artists for over a decade!

"Good! What a brilliant three-step approach!" Zhou Liren couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

He now finally understood why his daughter held this young man in such high regard.

"Since your plan is so clear, I'm relieved. However..."

Zhou Liren then changed the subject, "Besides that, I have another request."

"Please go ahead, Mr. Zhou."

"Could you work part-time as the music director for Tianyue Entertainment?" Zhou Liren stared intently at Lin Zhixing, revealing his true purpose for the day.

Upon hearing this, even Zhou Xuan, who was sitting next to him, was stunned.

"Dad? The music director?"

As one of the top ten entertainment giants in China, Tianyue Entertainment's music director is a genuine senior management position!

He holds the power of life and death over all the singers in the company, deciding the release of songs and the allocation of resources!

Appointing a complete newcomer as music director?!

This is insane!

Zhou Liren ignored his daughter's shock. He looked at Lin Zhixing and said seriously, "Zhixing, I have never seen another person with your creative talent in my life. You are a genius that comes along only once in ten years! 'The Lone Warrior,' 'East Wind Breaks,' 'Sunny Day,' 'Exaggeration'... any one of these songs could make someone famous."

"Tianyue doesn't lack traffic right now, what it lacks is truly hit songs. If you could also serve as the music director, you could guide the other artists under the company..."

Zhou Liren immediately added, "Don't worry! This position won't restrict your freedom! You don't need to be in the office regularly; you just need to oversee the company's key projects whenever you have free time. If a song you wrote is used, in addition to the director's annual salary, the song will receive the highest revenue share, and the copyright will belong entirely to you!"

Lin Zhixing narrowed his eyes slightly, quickly calculating in his mind.

Music director?

No need to clock in or out, get a high annual salary for free.

More importantly, this position allows him to legitimately access Tianyue Entertainment's vast resources and leverage the company's singers to help him monetize his works within the system and expand his reputation!

You can make money and gain prestige without even having to show your face; you can do it all from behind the scenes.

This deal is a great one!

"Can."

Lin Zhixing smiled and nodded decisively.

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

Zhou Liren finally breathed a sigh of relief and extended his hand to Lin Zhixing, "Haha, welcome to the company, Director Lin!"

Their hands clasped tightly together.

With a flourish of his pen, the contract was signed.

"Alright, I have a board meeting at the company waiting for me."

Zhou Liren put away the contract, glanced at Lin Zhixing with satisfaction, and then turned to his daughter and said, "Xuanxuan, show Zhixing around the company and let him get familiar with the environment."

"Okay, go get to work!"

Zhou Xuan stood up and pushed and pulled her father toward the door.

Zhou Liren was pushed out the door by his daughter. Before leaving, he raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

"Bang."

The door to the reception room was closed.

Only Lin Zhixing and Zhou Xuan remained in the reception room.

With Zhou Liren's suppression gone, Zhou Xuan breathed a long sigh of relief.

She turned around and walked step by step to Lin Zhixing.

Because they were so close, the faint scent of her perfume wafted into Lin Zhixing's nose.

"Hmph."

Zhou Xuan crossed her arms and looked down at Lin Zhixing, who was sitting on the sofa, her beautiful eyes gleaming with cunning.

"Director Lin, now that the contract is signed and you've secured your position, have you forgotten something?"

"What is it?" Lin Zhixing leaned back on the sofa, looking at her leisurely.

"Playing dumb, huh?" Zhou Xuan poked Lin Zhixing's shoulder with a slender white finger, her cheeks puffed out in anger. "You promised! After winning the championship, you were going to write a song tailor-made for me! You promised me! Now you're the music director of our company, the boss's daughter wants to release a song, do you dare refuse?"

Seeing her proud yet eager expression, Lin Zhixing was about to tease her.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the door to the reception room was pushed open.

"Brother Zhixing!!!"

With an excited scream, a petite figure burst in like a gust of wind.

It's Chen Xi.

"Brother Zhixing! You really signed it?!"

Chen Xi ran up to Lin Zhixing, her eyes sparkling.

Zhou Xuan glanced at Chen Xi, then said irritably, "Not only did he sign, he's now your boss, the music director of Tianyue!"

"Huh?! The music director?!" Chen Xi exclaimed, then burst into even greater joy, "That's great! From now on, we're in the same company! I can see Brother Zhixing every day!"

Seeing Chen Xi's excited expression, Zhou Xuan turned to Lin Zhixing and forcibly changed the subject.

"Now that you're in the industry and a senior executive at Tianyue, we have a gathering tonight."

Zhou Xuan straightened her clothes and resumed her young lady demeanor: "There's an networking party in the industry tonight. Most people from entertainment companies will be there, along with many famous directors and investors."

"You're at the peak of your career right now. Getting to know people and becoming familiar with them will benefit your future development."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhixing instinctively wanted to shake his head and refuse.

He hates this kind of hypocritical socializing where people wear masks and flatter each other.

But then I thought about it again.

He's now opening a studio.

If you don't even understand the real big shots in the entertainment industry of this world, how will you fight your way up in this arena of fame and fortune?

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

"OK."

Lin Zhixing stood up and straightened his clothes.

"Let's go and see for ourselves."