"Here it is, we'll install it for you right away." A person ran out from the side, pulled out a tool, and said, "This hidden camera is a necklace-style one, you can just wear it."
It was a skull necklace with an exaggerated design, almost the size of a baby's fist. Yan Shenyu picked it up again and weighed it in her hand, somewhat uneasy: "Will I be recognized?"
"Probably not," the person next to him shook his head. "We've modified the exterior, and the camera is very well hidden. Only professionals can tell."
Yan Shenyu then said no more and led everyone into the main hall.
The sudden appearance of over twenty men in black suits created an immense sense of oppression. Guests in the lobby scattered in fear, and the hotel receptionist immediately picked up the phone to call the police.
Yan Shenyu, wearing a cartoon T-shirt, walked among a group of cold-faced bodyguards. The scene was as if Gotham City and the Magic Fairy Castle world had merged into one timeline, a mix of shock and absurdity.
The receptionist was so frightened that her hands trembled, and she entered two wrong numbers when calling the police.
Just as she finally managed to enter the correct number, a fair and slender hand suddenly snatched the microphone from her hand.
The hotel receptionist looked up and saw the long-haired young man's cheerful smile.
“Don’t be afraid, beautiful lady,” the young man said gently, placing the microphone beside him with a warm smile. “We’re just here to stay; we’re not going to get into a fight.”
front desk:"……"
It's definitely not a group fight. With so many of you, it's practically a one-sided beating.
To show his sincerity, Yan Shenyu even booked a presidential suite, on the same floor where the Yu Chun Media interview was held, since the hotel elevator required a card to enter.
Yu Chun Media Agency can be considered a persistent problem in the market. It initially took advantage of the booming entertainment industry and developed in a crude manner. Although it grew in size later, its methods remained extremely dirty. In the later part of the novel, it was exposed for forcing its artists to drink and sleep with them, and some artists even committed suicide because of it.
In the original novel, Yan Sheng also suffered greatly from this, spending most of her time fighting wits and courage against the terrible agency.
Since Yan Sheng was going to be taken home, Yan Shenyu naturally didn't want him to be carrying such a huge bomb on his shoulders, so it was best to deal with it as soon as possible.
The elevator doors slowly opened at the designated floor. Bodyguards lined up on both sides behind him. Yan Shenyu walked alone in front, his back straight, his long hair flowing, exuding an aura of invincibility.
This interview with Yu Chun Media focused on casting for TV dramas. They installed hidden cameras in the dressing room, intending to sign several young artists in one fell swoop.
The talent agencies aren't stupid. This whole operation is mainly aimed at ordinary people with no connections or backgrounds, most of whom come from ordinary families and crave fame and fortune. Even if these people later realize they've been tricked, they're already firmly under the company's control. They're being slowly boiled like frogs in water, losing their last chance to resist.
Yan Shenyu walked to the suite door and rang the doorbell next to it.
After a while, a voice came from inside the house: "Who is it?"
Yan Shenyu raised her voice and said, "Hello, I'm here for an audition."
The voice inside sounded somewhat displeased: "You're late. It's been almost an hour."
"Sorry, I came by bus, and there was some traffic on the way," Yan Shenyu said, enunciating each word clearly.
Yan Shenyu has a great voice. Although he is usually lazy, when he gets serious, his voice becomes clear and gentle, neither too high nor too low. Just by listening to his voice, you can imagine that he is a handsome man.
The people inside were clearly also bewildered by him, and curiously walked to the door to take a look.
Once you see it, you can't take your eyes off it.
The boy outside had a bare face, delicate features, and a sweet yet elegant demeanor. Even through the distorted cat's eyes, one could tell he was a rare and handsome man.
Forget about acting skills and intelligence; with that face, even a pig could become a sensation in the entertainment industry just by standing there.
The person inside opened the car door without hesitation.
Yan Shenyu smiled at him, her smile sweet with a hint of shyness: "I'm so sorry, it was my fault for being late. Thank you for letting me in and giving me this opportunity."
"N-nothing." The man released the doorknob, feeling his heart beating a little fast.
"Who is it? Delivery?" someone called out from inside.
"I was auditioning, and I'm late."
"Who is it? It's so late, hurry up and take them inside."
The man nodded and led Yan Shenyu into a room.
Inside sat seven or eight young men waiting for their auditions. When he entered, they all looked up at the same time. They all had very youthful faces, and their expressions ranged from surprise and envy to obvious hostility.
Yan Shenyu ignored them, simply observing their faces discreetly. Judging from their appearances, there were probably several minors among them.
As he looked through everyone in the room, his heart sank – because Yan Sheng wasn't there.
"Alright, wait here for a moment. We'll let you know when it's your turn." The person who brought him in found him a chair.
Yan Shenyu did not sit down. He walked to a boy next to him with a sullen face—this boy had just shown obvious hostility towards him.
"What are you looking at?" Yan Shenyu looked down at him condescendingly.
The boy seemed surprised that this person would directly pick a fight, and stood there stunned for a moment.
Yan Shenyu, however, wouldn't let him off the hook, taking a step forward and pressing him, "Tell me, what were you looking at just now?"
"I...I..." The man was stunned by his outburst, and none of the others expected the newcomer to explode on the spot. They looked at each other in bewilderment.
The staff member looked equally bewildered: "What are you doing?"
"He doesn't like me, so I won't sit with them." Yan Shenyu raised her chin arrogantly. "Don't you have any other lounges here?"
The staff, distracted by his good looks, honestly replied, "That's all. Everyone waiting for their auditions is here."
Are they all here? Where's Yan Sheng? Is he auditioning? Or... has he already finished his audition?
Just then, a staff member came in with a costume and announced, "Number 17, you can go for your audition now."
A little boy next to him stood up, his face beaming with excitement. But before he could even touch the costume, Yan Shenyu snatched it away.
Yan Shenyu forcibly snatched the costume from the staff member's hand, his expression arrogant and domineering: "I want to audition first."
These words instantly ignited the hatred among those present.
"Wow, don't be so arrogant."
"This belongs to someone else on the 17th!"
"That's outrageous! Being late is one thing, but cutting in line is another!"
"I insist, is that not allowed?" Yan Shenyu lowered his eyes to look at the staff member. He deliberately lowered his voice, but the rising tone at the end of his voice gave him a touch of charm, making him a perfect example of using his beauty to get away with things.
"Y-yes, sure." Under such gazes, the staff member instantly lost his principles. He stuffed the costume into Yan Shenyu's arms and said enthusiastically, "Then go change your clothes first, it'll be your turn soon."
Everyone in the room exclaimed, "How could this happen?!"
"Why is it that he arrived the latest but was the first to audition?"
Staff member: "Just because he's better looking than you guys."
Everyone: "..."
It's infuriating, and although I hate it, I can't argue with it.
Seeing that everyone looked unhappy, the staff realized they had gone too far and quickly comforted them in a gentle tone: "Of course, there are many roles. Even if you don't get the male lead, there will be second, third, fourth, and fifth male leads for you. You'll all be in the same company from now on, so it's nothing."
Everyone pursed their lips, knowing that while the words were true, they couldn't help but feel envious.
That person was indeed incredibly handsome; even without makeup, his radiance was undeniable. Standing next to him, even the most beautiful person would feel inferior.
Outside the door, Yan Shenyu took the clothes to the dressing room. It was a white ancient costume in the style of a photo studio, light and flimsy, and even had a snag. It looked cheap from head to toe.
A staff member led him forward, but Yan Shenyu didn't follow. He deliberately pushed open a door with a sign that read "Audition Room" and asked, bewildered, "Is the audition here?"
The door opened, revealing a series of unfamiliar faces, but Yan Sheng was not among them.
"How did you get here?" The staff member quickly led him out, bowing repeatedly to the people inside to apologize. "I'm sorry, he just arrived and didn't know any better, so he took the wrong way. Please continue."
Yan Shenyu cooperated by pretending to be a lost little rabbit and left with the staff.
"Wait." Just as he reached the door, a middle-aged man inside suddenly spoke. He glanced up and down at Yan Shenyu and said abruptly, "Dress him in red. That person said this color suits him better."
Upon hearing this, everyone around changed their expressions.
Wearing red means that the person has taken a liking to him, and it also means that his photos won't be leaked on other platforms, at least not in the short term, and no one else will target him.
Immediately, envious and sympathetic glances fell upon Yan Shenyu.
Even the staff members became more enthusiastic, excitedly saying, "Please wait a moment, I'll get you the red costume right away."
These people were clearly acting strangely. Yan Shenyu frowned and asked, "What does 'red' mean?"
"I wouldn't dare to say anything recklessly, but anyway, once you wear this red outfit, you're destined for great success," the staff member gossiped. "You know Wei Yiming, right? He's the hottest young heartthrob right now. If you work hard, you can at least reach his level."
Wei Yiming?
Yan Shenyu narrowed his eyes. He vaguely remembered that Wei Yiming was the former spokesperson for a mobile phone from Fenghuo Technology. He had never paid attention to the other party's agency. Could it be that he was also related to this company?
Yan Shenyu looked bewildered: "Is he also an artist under Yu Chun Media?"
The man shook his head: "Brother Xiao Wei used to be, but he's gone somewhere else now."
As they spoke, the two arrived at the dressing room door. The man smiled at him and said obsequiously, "Change your clothes first, and I'll take you to the audition after you're done."
Yan Shenyu turned the doorknob and glanced inside. The room was a mess, filled with clutter, and it was impossible to see where the camera was in a short time.
He frowned, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied: "Does everyone change here?"
“This is a temporary changing room prepared for you,” the man said. “It’s a bit messy, but it’s for you alone.”
Yan Shenyu stepped out, frowning, and said, "It's a mess. I don't want to change here. Take me to another changing room."
The staff member almost rolled their eyes; they'd never seen such a difficult person. But then they thought, well, what can you do when someone is good-looking and the boss likes them?
"Wait for me at the door for a moment, I'll tidy you up." The staff member opened the door next to him.
Yan Shenyu stood at the door and could vaguely see the staff fiddling with something in the corner.
After a moment, the man straightened up and said to him, "Alright, go in."
Yan Shenyu locked the door and went straight to the corner next to him without saying a word. Soon, he found a camera that had been turned off.
That guy just came in to turn off the cameras, right? As for why I'm not afraid of him anymore, it might be related to the red costume he's carrying. Because he's been chosen by "that person," and "that person" is powerful and prefers one-on-one deals, and doesn't want his indecent photos to be circulated.
Of course, this is just Yan Shenyu's speculation. The most urgent task is to find the footage they secretly filmed in the locker room as soon as possible.
Yan Shenyu flipped the camera over and found a memory card underneath. After connecting it to his phone with an adapter, he saw the videos of more than a dozen victims.
Without exception, Yan Sheng was nowhere to be found. Perhaps Yan Sheng hadn't arrived yet, or perhaps she had heeded his previous warning?
Thinking of this, Yan Shenyu breathed a slight sigh of relief and said to the other end, "You can come in now."
"Should we break down the door?"
"No need, I'll open the door for you."
Yan Shenyu opened the changing room door and went out. The staff member was taken aback when he saw him: "Why didn't you change your clothes?"