Fudan University.

Zhou Qiong was studying diligently while staring at the blackboard when she suddenly saw a message from Chu Yi telling her to come home today because he had some amazing news to tell her.

Even through the words, she could sense Chu Yi's happiness.

Ring ring...

The bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class. Zhou Qiong packed up her textbooks, preparing to leave, when the professor who had just given the lecture walked up to her and said softly, "Zhou Qiong, are you planning to become my graduate student?"

The professor greatly admired Zhou Qiong, whose abilities and attitude towards learning far surpassed those of many other students at the school.

Most importantly, he could see seriousness and dedication in Zhou Qiong's eyes.

Zhou Qiong shook her head: "I'm sorry, Professor Li, I have no plans to pursue graduate studies."

Professor Li asked, "Is it because of your family's financial situation? I can help you try to get more scholarships."

Zhou Qiong shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, but I have no intention of pursuing graduate studies."

"Sigh!" Professor Li sighed.

Zhou Qiong, a classmate standing next to her, said, "Teacher Li, you should give up that idea."

"Oh, why?" Professor Li asked.

“Zhou Qiong’s family is wealthy, so there’s no need for her to suffer the hardship of pursuing a master’s degree.”

"Exactly, Zhou Qiong may be dressed plainly, but her electronic gadgets are ridiculously expensive, and she's from Shanghai, so she must be a local."

"How about you take me on as your graduate student? I'd be reluctant to accept."

Hearing this, Professor Li abandoned his plan: "What a pity..."

What a promising student! How did he end up with a wealthy family?

What a waste of talent!

... ...

Zhou Qiong did not want to pursue a master's degree.

On the one hand, she didn't think she was capable of pursuing a master's degree; on the other hand, she wanted to enter the workforce as soon as possible to alleviate Chu Fang's pressure. Although her presence didn't put any pressure on Chu Fang, Zhou Qiong didn't think so.

Chu Fang has already helped her a great deal, and she cannot take it for granted.

Zhou Qiong left the school and took the subway home. Chu Fang bought her a tram, but she rarely drove it and didn't need it. She got home in just a few subway stops.

Back to Zhonghai Mingyuan.

Security guard Brother Liu saluted: "Miss Zhou."

"Hello, Brother Liu." Zhou Qiong nodded.

"Miss Chu seems to be in a very good mood today," Brother Liu said with a smile.

Zhou Qiong smiled and said, "I think so."

As soon as Zhou Qiong opened the door, Chu Yi snuggled into her arms and hugged her tightly: "Qiongqiong, do you know, do you know?"

She paused for a few seconds: "Uh... I don't know."

"Huh? How could you not know? Oh, I forgot to tell you." Chu Yi slapped his forehead.

After Zhou Qiong entered the room and the two sat down, Chu Yi recounted the events of the past few days: her chance encounter with Chu Fang, almost being discovered, and now meeting a talent scout and agent, which could pave her way onto the path of music...

After saying that, Chu Yi's eyes shone brightly: "Qiongqiong, am I amazing?"

“Impressive,” Zhou Qiong said. “But I think you should discuss this with your brother. He has seen more of the world than we have and could be of help to you.”

“Qiongqiong, you’re right,” Chu Yi said. “But I don’t want to! If Chu Lao Er finds out, he’ll scold me for not doing my job properly and for being unrealistic. I’ll get good results first, and then show them off to Chu Lao Er. That feeling is indescribably satisfying.”

Zhou Qiong asked, "So you'll be focusing all your energy on the band from now on?"

"Yes. Sometimes I skip class. After I skip class, I tell you I'm going to find you. Don't tell Chu Lao Er about these things," Chu Yi reminded him.

Okay, I understand.

Chu Yi jumped up, beaming, "To celebrate such a great success today, come on, I'll treat you to dinner."

... ...

In the following days, Chu Yi forgot everything else and focused all his attention on the band, practicing singing and rehearsing group songs with his partners, almost neglecting to eat or sleep.

From childhood to adulthood, she had never worked this hard for anything before, not even for the college entrance examination.

On this day, Shen Chao came and invited the five of them to the company to discuss what to do next.

Chu Yi and his group of five then went to the company.

When the group arrived in front of the company, Dai Qingrou said, "It really is a big company, not a shell company that's trying to scam us."

Sun Yuze: "Big companies are just different, so impressive!"

Jiang Lei: "We want to become the company's ace band!"

Ruan Huixian: "But why is this company gathering so many people?"

At that moment, a large crowd had gathered outside the company. Chu Yi went up to inquire and discovered that these people, like them, were all pursuing their musical dreams and were the targets the company was preparing to recruit.

The group wasn't surprised by this, given that even ordinary jobs have many competitors these days, let alone music.

Chu Yi: "Phew... The competition is fierce, but I love competition."

The group stood there for a while, and soon Shen Chao came out and said, "I'm sorry, there were a lot of people in the company today, so we couldn't take good care of everyone."

"It's nothing," Jiang Lei waved his hand.

Shen Chao then led the five people into the company, introducing the company's background culture, working conditions, salary and other such information as they walked.

"The five of you, I would like to inquire whether you would be willing to become auditioning artists under my company?"

After introducing the company, Shen Chao turned around and said seriously, "Let me make one point first. To become a trial artist under my company, we will invest a lot of resources in you, including composing, auditions, and mentors. These are all valuable resources."

“If you switch jobs or violate the company’s decisions, which are always in accordance with national laws and regulations and the company’s rules and regulations, we have the right to terminate the cooperation and demand compensation from you.”

Chu Yi, Ruan Huixian, Dai Qingrou, Jiang Lei, and Sun Yuze looked at each other and nodded in unison: "Understood."

As adults, we naturally know that it takes a lot of resources for others to nurture us, and this is a perfectly normal incentive.

Upon hearing the five men agree, Shen Chao nodded, then took out the contract. The five men carefully reviewed the contract and signed it together.

"Welcome to our company, five people."