I Dominate the Entertainment Industry Through Top-Tier Star-Making

Sorry, I didn’t mean to embarrass you.

Speaking of the You Group, every Chinese person knows about it. When mentioning the You Group, another major company comes to mind—the Cheng Group.

Back in the day, the founders of the You and Cheng families were sworn brothers. They started from scratch together, using their sharp business acumen and bold strategies to build their business empire in China, which was still in its early stages of development.

They first entered the retail and catering industries, then expanded into industrial, service, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. By the time others wanted a piece of the pie, the You and Cheng families had already solidified their positions, and their status was unshakable.

Even though the leadership of the two groups has passed to the third generation, the relationship between the You and Cheng families remains very close. Offending one means being prepared to deal with both.

However, you can tell from the names that the You and Cheng groups maintain a low profile. They don’t engage in heavy promotion, yet they are everywhere, fully integrated into people’s lives.

Unlike other groups that seek attention, trying to make sure the whole world knows about them.

As a result, whenever the You Group is mentioned, every Chinese person can’t help but express admiration.

As one of China’s established leading companies, everyone flocks to it. Even a janitor might be an elite graduate from a prestigious overseas university, yet people fight to get in.

Under normal circumstances, Lin Suoyan wouldn’t even dare glance inside the gates when passing by.

And now, I’m supposed to walk right in?!

Phew—

Lin Suoyan took a deep breath as a few questions surfaced in his mind.

Why did my agent arrange to meet here? I haven’t heard any news about the You Group entering the entertainment industry.

But then again, Lin Suoyan thought, my agent has no reason to mess with me.

After all, I still owe her two hundred thousand.

Whatever, I’ll just go for it.

With nervousness and unease, Lin Suoyan straightened his slightly wrinkled suit and summoned the courage to step through the company’s doors.

In the lobby, there were several job applicants waiting for interviews, and the competitive tension was palpable.

They immediately noticed Lin Suoyan and rudely sized him up.

He looked like a young man from the countryside, with no designer brands on him, lacking confidence, and his suit was wrinkled and faded from too many washes.

Instinctively finishing their assessment, they looked at him with disdain.

This guy thinks he can compete with us?

Lin Suoyan felt a bit awkward and nervously avoided their hostile gazes as he searched for the elevator.

Just then, a well-dressed female secretary approached. Seeing the applicants go silent instantly, Lin Suoyan guessed she held a high position in the company.

It seemed like a pretty senior one, at that.

“Are you Mr. Lin? Sorry to keep you waiting. Please follow me,” the secretary said with a polite smile, leading him to the executive elevator.

Lin Suoyan noticed the interviewees’ expressions had become colorful, their necks stiff as they no longer dared to speak recklessly, worried they might offend someone important—like this ‘country bumpkin.’

Why couldn’t he at least dress better if he had connections? What kind of weird taste is that?

The group fumed inwardly.

Witnessing all this, Lin Suoyan felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction, as if he had just slapped their faces.

Tsk, these people looked down on me a second ago, and now they have to lower their heads.

What a world. He struggled to suppress a grin.

Lin Suoyan withdrew his gaze and followed the secretary into the elevator.

When she swiped her special access card, he felt the slight weightlessness as the numbers on the screen rapidly climbed, and suddenly, the nerves he had barely managed to calm resurfaced.

Seriously, who is this agent of mine?

By the time they reached the office door, Lin Suoyan’s steps felt unsteady, as if he still couldn’t believe this was happening.

He clutched the hem of his jacket, forcing himself to take deep breaths.

Knock knock. The secretary respectfully knocked twice.

“Come in.”

A woman’s voice came from inside the room. Though her tone was calm, it carried a surprising sense of authority.

The secretary smiled perfectly at Lin Suoyan. “Mr. Lin, please go in.”

“…Alright.” Lin Suoyan gathered his courage and pushed open the door.

What greeted him was a professional-looking woman with striking features.

He couldn’t help but secretly wonder about her identity: Is this my agent? She’s way too good-looking, isn’t she?

“Have a seat, Mr. Lin.” You Aolan set aside the documents on her desk and instinctively gave Lin Suoyan a once-over.

Her gaze was purely evaluative, with no hidden meaning, so Lin Suoyan only froze for a moment before sitting up straight, trying to present his best self.

After about three seconds of silence, You Aolan switched from her businesslike expression to a faint smile.

“Mr. Lin, I know you have many questions, and I will answer them one by one. But first, let me briefly introduce myself.”

Lin Suoyan quickly nodded, still somewhat nervous, unable to fully meet her gaze.

“My surname is You, and my name is You Aolan.”

Her simple introduction struck Lin Suoyan like a bolt of lightning, echoing in his mind.

You Group… You Aolan…

Could it be…?!

Lin Suoyan was too young to control his expressions; his shock was written all over his face, easy for anyone to read.

“You’re not mistaken. And there’s no need to worry. I wouldn’t create a fake company just to deceive you.”

You Aolan was patient with the future cornerstone of her company’s music library; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so eager to sign him to avoid complications later.

“The You Group does indeed plan to enter the entertainment industry. However, this decision was made rather hastily, and we haven’t yet completed all the necessary paperwork for the entertainment company. But I didn’t want to leave you waiting and wondering, so I asked you to come here.”

She got straight to the point, avoiding mind games, as there was no need.

“Hao Huang needs a music producer like you. You mentioned wanting to work behind the scenes, and I’m fine with that. However, there’s no rush to sign a contract right now. I’ve heard your mother’s illness isn’t fully healed, and you need to take care of her, correct? But I need to clarify something upfront—once you sign, your schedule will be packed, and I’ll have many plans for you. If you have any concerns, say them directly. There’s no need for mind games between an agent and an artist, right?”

Her dry humor hit Lin Suoyan’s funny bone, but faced with You Aolan’s serious expression, he had to stifle his laughter.

All he could do was nod obediently.

Indeed, this agent was thorough, considering that he needed to care for his mother before he could focus on work.

Moreover, he was already used to working as a behind-the-scenes music producer, so agreeing to this was a relief.

As for deceiving him, he figured he wasn’t worth the trouble to such a big company.

“Uh… Agent You, I have a question.”

“You can just call me ‘sis.’”

“Alright, Sister Lan.” Lin Suoyan quickly adjusted his address, then cautiously glanced at You Aolan. “I want to know, why did you choose me?”

He truly didn’t understand why such a large group would enter the entertainment industry and choose someone like him, an unknown in the circle.

He wasn’t belittling himself. He also felt he was talented but still found it hard to believe such a prestigious company would choose him, a nobody.

If this was a stroke of luck, it might just crush him.

You Aolan was slightly taken aback by his question. It seemed Lin Suoyan’s personality wasn’t quite what she had expected.

Generally speaking, anyone learning they were chosen by the You Group—especially as the first person to receive an offer—would usually be overjoyed and lose their sense of proportion.

But not him. Instead of celebrating, he started worrying whether he was worthy.

Interesting. Very interesting.

“Hidden gems and uncut jade,” You Aolan said with a faint smile. “I hope my judgment is right.”

It took Lin Suoyan about three seconds to process the meaning of her words before his cheeks flushed with heat.

That kind of recognition ignited a fire of ambition within him, spreading through his body.

Am I really worth such high praise?

“So, I expect you to bring me plenty of surprises.”

Sorry, I didn’t mean to embarrass you. Speaking of the Yu Group, every Chinese person knows about it. When the Yu Group is mentioned, another major company comes to mind—the Cheng Group.

Back in the day, the founders of the Yu and Cheng families were sworn brothers. They started from scratch together, using their sharp business acumen and bold strategies to build a business empire in China, which was still in its early stages of development.

They first entered the retail and catering industries, then expanded into the industrial, service, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. By the time others wanted a piece of the pie, the Yu and Cheng families had already solidified their positions, and their status was unshakable.

Even though the leadership of both groups has passed to the third generation, the relationship between the Yu and Cheng families remains very close. Offending one means being prepared to deal with both.

However, it’s clear from the names that the Yu and Cheng groups maintain a low profile. They don’t engage in heavy promotion, yet they are everywhere, fully integrated into people’s lives—unlike other groups that seek attention, ensuring the whole world knows about them.

As a result, whenever the Yu Group is mentioned, every Chinese person can’t help but express admiration. As one of China’s established leading companies, everyone flocks to it. Even a janitor might be an elite graduate from a prestigious overseas university, yet people fight to get in.

Under normal circumstances, Lin Suoyan wouldn’t even dare glance inside the gates when passing by. And now, I’m supposed to walk right in?!

Phew—

Lin Suoyan took a deep breath as a few questions surfaced in his mind. Why did my agent arrange to meet here? I haven’t heard anything about the Yu Group entering the entertainment industry. But then again, Lin Suoyan thought, my agent has no reason to mess with me. After all, I still owe her two hundred thousand. Whatever, I’ll just go for it.

With nervousness and unease, Lin Suoyan straightened his slightly wrinkled suit and summoned the courage to step through the company’s doors. In the lobby, several job applicants were waiting for interviews, and the competitive tension was palpable. They immediately noticed Lin Suoyan and rudely sized him up.

He looked like a young man from the countryside—no designer brands, lacking confidence, and wearing a suit that was wrinkled and faded from too many washes. Instinctively finishing their assessment, they looked at him with disdain. This guy thinks he can compete with us?

Lin Suoyan felt awkward and nervously avoided their hostile gazes as he searched for the elevator. Just then, a well-dressed female secretary approached. Seeing the applicants fall silent instantly, Lin Suoyan guessed she held a high position in the company—perhaps a pretty senior one, at that.

“Are you Mr. Lin? Sorry to keep you waiting. Please follow me,” the secretary said with a polite smile, leading him to the executive elevator. Lin Suoyan noticed the interviewees’ expressions change as their necks stiffened, no longer daring to speak recklessly for fear of offending someone important—like this ‘country bumpkin.’

Why couldn’t he at least dress better if he had connections? What kind of weird taste is that? The group fumed inwardly.

Witnessing all this, Lin Suoyan felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction, as if he had just slapped their faces. Tsk, these people looked down on me a second ago, and now they have to lower their heads. What a world. He struggled to suppress a grin.

Lin Suoyan withdrew his gaze and followed the secretary into the elevator. When she swiped her special access card, he felt the slight weightlessness as the numbers on the screen rapidly climbed. Suddenly, the nerves he had barely managed to calm resurfaced. Seriously, who is this agent of mine?

By the time they reached the office door, Lin Suoyan’s steps felt unsteady, as if he still couldn’t believe this was happening. He clutched the hem of his jacket, forcing himself to take deep breaths. Knock knock. The secretary respectfully knocked twice.

“Come in.”

A woman’s voice came from inside the room. Though her tone was calm, it carried a surprising sense of authority. The secretary smiled perfectly at Lin Suoyan. “Mr. Lin, please go in.”

“…Alright.” Lin Suoyan gathered his courage and pushed open the door. What greeted him was a professional-looking woman with striking features. He couldn’t help but secretly wonder about her identity. Is this my agent? She’s way too good-looking, isn’t she?

“Have a seat, Mr. Lin.” Yu Aolan set aside the documents on her desk and instinctively gave Lin Suoyan a once-over. Her gaze was purely evaluative, with no hidden meaning, so Lin Suoyan only froze for a moment before sitting up straight, trying to present his best self.

After about three seconds of silence, Yu Aolan switched from her businesslike expression to a faint smile.

“Mr. Lin, I know you have many questions, and I will answer them one by one. But first, let me briefly introduce myself.”

Lin Suoyan quickly nodded, still somewhat nervous, unable to fully meet her gaze.

“My surname is Yu, and my name is Yu Aolan.”

Her simple introduction struck Lin Suoyan like a bolt of lightning, echoing in his mind. Yu Group… Yu Aolan… Could it be…?!

Lin Suoyan was too young to control his expressions; his shock was written all over his face, easy for anyone to read.

“You’re not mistaken. And there’s no need to worry. I wouldn’t create a fake company just to deceive you.”

Yu Aolan was patient with the future cornerstone of her company’s music library; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so eager to sign him to avoid complications later.

“The Yu Group does indeed plan to enter the entertainment industry. However, this decision was made rather hastily, and we haven’t yet completed all the necessary paperwork for the entertainment company. But I didn’t want to leave you waiting and wondering, so I asked you to come here.”

She got straight to the point, avoiding mind games, as there was no need.

“Hao Huang needs a music producer like you. You mentioned wanting to work behind the scenes, and I’m fine with that. However, there’s no rush to sign a contract right now. I’ve heard your mother’s illness isn’t fully healed, and you need to take care of her, correct? But I need to clarify something upfront—once you sign, your schedule will be packed, and I’ll have many plans for you. If you have any concerns, say them directly. There’s no need for mind games between an agent and an artist, right?”

Her dry humor hit Lin Suoyan’s funny bone, but faced with Yu Aolan’s serious expression, he had to stifle his laughter. All he could do was nod obediently. Indeed, this agent was thorough, considering that he needed to care for his mother before he could focus on work. Moreover, he was already used to working as a behind-the-scenes music producer, so agreeing to this was a relief.

As for deceiving him, he figured he wasn’t worth the trouble for such a big company.

“Uh… Agent Yu, I have a question.”

“You can just call me ‘sis.’”

“Alright, Sister Lan.” Lin Suoyan quickly adjusted his address, then cautiously glanced at Yu Aolan. “I want to know, why did you choose me?”

He truly didn’t understand why such a large group would enter the entertainment industry and choose someone like him, an unknown in the circle. He wasn’t belittling himself—he knew he was talented—but still found it hard to believe that such a prestigious company would choose him, a nobody. If this was a stroke of luck, it might just crush him.

Yu Aolan was slightly taken aback by his question. It seemed Lin Suoyan’s personality wasn’t quite what she had expected. Generally speaking, anyone learning they were chosen by the Yu Group—especially as the first person to receive an offer—would usually be overjoyed and lose their sense of proportion. But not him. Instead of celebrating, he started worrying whether he was worthy.

Interesting. Very interesting.

“Hidden gems and uncut jade,” Yu Aolan said with a faint smile. “I hope my judgment is right.”

It took Lin Suoyan about three seconds to process the meaning of her words before his cheeks flushed with heat. That kind of recognition ignited a fire of ambition within him, spreading through his body.

Am I really worth such high praise?

“So, I expect you to bring me plenty of surprises.”