Navigating the Hectic World for Fame

In a world characterized by its constant frenzy, attracting an audience requires one to stand out in the crowd. Huang Rushi, armed with ambition, had just completed his registration at the front desk. Despite the watchful, distrusting eyes of the security personnel, he found himself sharing an elevator with three stunning individuals who radiated confidence and charm. Each one of them was tall and elegant, exuding a charisma that outclassed him by miles. Huang Rushi's freshly built courage quickly began to dwindle.

Before this moment, he had faced countless rejections from various companies. The most common criticism he received was about his appearance and physique. They couldn't fathom how someone with his looks and build aspired to be an internet sensation. The corporate world was relentless in reminding him that his dreams might be a tad too ambitious.

Just when he was considering walking away, disheartened by the superficial judgments of these companies, he stumbled upon a job posting from a company named "Xplendi Entertainment Ltd." The job requirements seemed to align perfectly with his qualifications, and the company's address was located in one of the city's most prestigious office buildings. With a prime location like that, he assumed this company had to be a significant player in the industry, and an opportunity here would lead to a bright future.

However, the question loomed: would they consider him? He had no exceptional looks, no existing fanbase, and was just a male streamer. Even beauty filters couldn't salvage his appearance, and profitability seemed like a distant dream. Nevertheless, he decided to give it a shot. What if he made it?

He believed in his potential, waiting for someone who could recognize it. Lost in his thoughts, he stood dumbfounded in the elevator for several seconds before realizing he had forgotten to press the floor button. When he finally reached for the 24th floor, he noticed the button was already lit.

As it turned out, the handsome men and women surrounding him were also headed to the 24th floor, which was quite a coincidence. Huang Rushi anxiously watched the numbers climb on the elevator display, feeling his heart rate rise in tandem. It was the same kind of suspense one experiences when awaiting an important message, an agony laced with a hint of impractical hope.

"Ding!" The elevator's digital display halted at the 24th floor. Huang Rushi waited until the other three occupants exited the elevator before stepping out. To his surprise, the three of them walked directly into a room labeled "Xplendi Entertainment Ltd."

Were these three handsome individuals employees of Xplendi Entertainment? Even from a side view, their looks were astonishing. Were they artists under the banner of this colossal conglomerate? As Huang Rushi assessed his own situation, a hint of doubt crept in. His qualifications did seem somewhat lacking, but he had already come this far. Should he just go back now? Could he really accept that?

Gathering his courage, Huang Rushi took a deep breath and walked into the office. As he looked around, he couldn't help but be amazed by the working environment.

Gym, lounge, and even a tea room — every possible comfort was available. The office desks were so advanced that they seemed to consider employee privacy as top-secret information. Furthermore, there was a fully-equipped soundproofed studio.

Huang Rushi had attended interviews at various companies, but none could match this level of luxury. It was clear that this company wasn't short on finances.

But where was the receptionist? Huang Rushi stood awkwardly in place for two minutes, unable to contain himself any longer. He finally raised his voice and shouted into the office, "Is anyone here?"

As he finished speaking, a tall figure, none other than Gao Naiyun, walked out of the office. She blinked and asked, "Sir, do you need something?"

Huang Rushi was taken aback when he saw her face. It seemed like the girl he had recently seen all over the internet, the sensation known as "Yun Nai," or the "Lamb Butcher." Although she had covered half of her face during her livestreams, her aura was unmistakable.

Was she also an artist under Xplendi Entertainment? The company's influence must be substantial! Could they see something in him?

With the determination of trying one last thing, Huang Rushi summoned his courage. "Hello, I'm here to apply for a position."

"Oh, the boss's office is right inside. Just go a little further, and you'll see it," Gao Naiyun kindly pointed in the direction of Yang Ruoqian's office.

Huang Rushi thanked her and followed her directions to Yang Ruoqian's office. On his way there, a doubt began to gnaw at him. Why did it feel like there weren't many people in the office? Shouldn't such a powerful conglomerate have various departments bustling with activity?

Perhaps most of the livestreamers didn't work in the office but instead streamed outdoors? Thinking of Gao Naiyun's Lamb Butcher livestream, Huang Rushi felt he had his answer.

Knock, knock, knock! After desperately attempting to calm himself, Huang Rushi finally knocked on Yang Ruoqian's office door.

"Come in," a young man's voice from inside replied in a moderate tone.

As he pushed the door open, Huang Rushi was taken aback to see the same young man he had shared the elevator with earlier sitting at the desk. He was the boss of this company? He looked so young!

Others his age were fortunate if they had just landed a stable job, while he was still struggling to figure out his next meal. The difference was staggering.

"Please, have a seat. No need to be too formal," Yang Ruoqian spoke first. "Your name is... Huang Rushi, right?"

Huang Rushi replied hesitantly, "Mr. Yang, yes, that's me. I'm here to apply for a livestreamer position."

"Relax," Yang Ruoqian poured a cup of hot coffee into a paper cup and handed it to Huang Rushi. He encouraged him, "Just give me a brief introduction of yourself and explain why you believe you are suitable for this position."

Huang Rushi took the coffee but held it tightly, his excitement bubbling just beneath the surface. He began to discuss his abilities, qualifications, and his understanding of the livestreaming industry. "I've self-taught some street dance..."

"I've taken dedicated, paid livestreaming courses on Ticktock, not the free ones, but the 9.9 ones! I believe I have ample knowledge about the industry!" he added, his words flowing more fluently.

Yang Ruoqian listened attentively and occasionally sipped his coffee, nodding thoughtfully. Huang Rushi, whose confidence had been fading, was beginning to feel more at ease.

But what he didn't know was that Yang Ruoqian had read Huang Rushi's resume using a system and was already growing impatient. The resume, the appearance, the physique, the voice, and the age all matched the profile he had in mind. Even the fact that Huang Rushi had paid for a 9.9 course had his hopes up. Yang Ruoqian believed that a person like Huang Rushi was his dream employee.

As Huang Rushi continued speaking, Yang Ruoqian couldn't contain his excitement, even talking nonsense to himself. To him, content and future prospects didn't matter.

A few minutes later, after Huang Rushi had delivered a long monologue and eagerly awaited judgment, Yang Ruoqian had finished his coffee.

"In general, you seem decent," he began.

Huang Rushi's heart sank upon hearing this evaluation. It was probably time for the 'buts.'

"But," Yang Ruoqian emphasized, "there are certain aspects of your understanding of livestreaming that need improvement. In the future, when you livestream with our group, you must avoid these common mistakes."

The 'but' had arrived as expected.

Huang Rushi was about to accept his fate, but something about Yang Ruoqian's words caught his attention. "In the future, when you livestream with our group?" Could this mean... he had been accepted?

With a trembling voice and a hint of excitement, Huang Rushi asked, "Mr. Yang, did you... did you just say that I've been accepted?"

"Do you know what type of content is most likely to gain popularity these days?" Yang Ruoqian asked.

"I'm not sure," Huang Rushi replied. He responded loudly because, after all, he had never been taught this in the 9.9 course.

"Thirst trap. Do you understand?" Yang Ruoqian took out his phone and found some dance livestreams from female broadcasters. He showed them to Huang Rushi, explaining, "In this fast-paced and superficial era, you have to be bold and stand out to gain popularity."

"But, Mr. Yang, I'm a male streamer," Huang Rushi said, pointing at his own face and physique. He couldn't see how he could create edgy content.

Yang Ruoqian's talent for improvisation had improved dramatically during this period, and he blurted out, "You don't understand this? Male streamer have an advantage in creating thirst trap in this field that female streamers can't match. You just haven't realized it yet."

"What advantage?" Huang Rushi was confused. He had given up trying to make sense of it all.

At this point, Yang Ruoqian was weaving an intricate tale, drawing Huang Rushi further into his imagination. "You see, men, with their unique features and bodies, can create an edgy allure that female broadcasters simply can't replicate. You have an advantage you haven't recognized yet."

Huang Rushi was now completely lost. His appearance and physique? He couldn't see how they could be used to create thirst trap.

Yang Ruoqian's nonsense had reached its peak as he continued, "You need to realize your hidden potential. You're the key to our future success."

"What potential?" Huang Rushi had already given up on thinking and asked in an almost foolish manner.