"Mr. Liu from the National Film Academy has come to our company to specially recruit a promising young girl for further training. Anyone with an interest is welcome to apply—now many female employees have already signed up. That's why I decided to try my hand at it," Xiaoyanzi said with enthusiasm. Yet she wasn't quite satisfied yet, and continued: "Even if I don't get selected, I'll still be happy—after all, I've taken part in the effort." Just as she finished speaking, Li Jie returned to the sales department. "Li Jie, didn't you also sign up like Xiaoyanzi did?" asked Gao Huang, Chen Wei, and Ye Tong simultaneously. "Yes! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I've always dreamed of becoming a star—though I'm a bit older than the typical candidate, I truly can't afford to miss it!" Li Jie's response stirred great excitement among everyone in the sales department. What's going on today? The sun has risen from the west—what a remarkable moment for this outstanding automotive sales company! Can we also sign up for the star-making program at the company? That's truly unprecedented! Is there some special connection between our company and the National Film Academy? Let's find out! Gao Liang heads straight to the Human Resources Department, not looking back at all—he wants to quickly get an answer. Upon reaching the Human Resources Department, he walks into the office and sees two female employees still haggling with the HR manager, asking for forms even as they're handing over their own. The HR manager is busy, organizing a pile of forms on her desk, saying, "All the forms are gone! We can't give any more out! I've temporarily taken your forms, but please let your female colleagues know that the HR department's registration slots are now full—no need for them to come back and request forms." "Thank you! We'll make sure to pass on the message!" The two female employees cheerfully respond and then leave. Now, only Gao Liang and the HR manager remain in the office. The head of the Human Resources department was still going through a pile of forms when Hao Li spoke up, saying, "Manager, could I please have a registration form?" Upon looking up, the HR head spotted Hao Li and smiled, saying, "Li Manager! Our registration targets are female employees of the company—do you intend to join as well?" "No, it's my distant relative! I'm registering her!" Hao Li smiled sincerely. After a brief pause and thoughtful consideration, the HR head finally pulled out a registration form from a drawer of her desk, smiling, "Li Manager, I must admit, this is the last one. I originally didn't plan to issue forms to anyone outside the company. But seeing that you're such a talented person—someone who has not only excelled herself but also nurtured many sales talents for the company—I thought it only fitting. Liu Qingsong Manager has been performing well recently, and in fact, he's one of the talents you helped cultivate under Zhang Manager's guidance. I'm confident that Zhang Manager's choice reflects real insight." The head of the Human Resources department handed over the application form to Gao Liang. Gao Liang nodded gratefully and said, "Thank you!" Then he found a spot and began filling out the form according to the HR head's instructions. After completing it, he handed it back to the HR head, who, with a red pen, wrote a large, clear character at the top of the form—“98.” That evening after work, Gao Liang returned home to Guiyuan Residential Area and found Dong Mengyao was not there—where had she gone? As he was thinking this, he saw Dong Mengyao returning, her face glowing with a light sheen of sweat, clearly she had been out doing something. "Dong Mengyao! Where have you been? I told you to stay at home!" Gao Liang expressed his mild annoyance. After all, Dong Mengyao was a beautiful young woman and not very familiar with Binhai; if she went out alone, he always felt uneasy. "Liang! I'm not going to hide it from you—I've gone out again to look for a new job!" Gong Mengyao held up a folder containing her resume, waving it in front of Gao Huang. "Gong Mengyao, have you found her?" Gao Huang asked with concern. "Not yet!" Gong Mengyao looked helpless. "Today just wasn't my day! I arrived at the employment market too late. When I went to submit my resume, they said they had already filled all the positions. I had to go home disappointed. I'll definitely go again tomorrow!" Gong Mengyao lay down on the Simalong bed, lying still, looking utterly exhausted. Gao Huang grew concerned and said, "Gong Mengyao, you don't need to go tomorrow. Come with me to our company instead!" "What? To your company? Are you serious? I'm not even an employee of yours. What am I supposed to do there? I won't go!" Gong Mengyao remained firm. "You must go! You absolutely must!" Gao Huang insisted firmly. Upon hearing Gao Huang's clear determination, Gong Mengyao suddenly forgot her fatigue, sat up from the bed, and said, "Bright brother!" "What's up?" Hao Liang smiled at Dong Mengyao and said, "You'll find out when the time comes! But don't show up tomorrow like you did today—dull and pale, as if you've been through a storm. People will surely find it funny." "Hmph! Who's dull and pale? It's all because of no job offers. Still, since Liang brother has been so supportive, I'll definitely go tomorrow and see what kind of surprise he's in store for!" Dong Mengyao rolled her tongue and gave a playful scowl. Hao Liang didn't offer a direct answer, just said one thing: "You'll find out when the time comes." And Gao Liang, dressed in a crisp suit, looked bright and handsome, walking side by side with Dong Mengyao—perfectly matched. One was a top-notch handsome man, the other a stunning woman. Wherever they went, everyone’s eyes followed them. "Wow! Li Manager, you're truly blessed!" someone in the crowd exclaimed. "She looks just like the campus beauty from the Film Academy—I'm starting to see that more and more!" A male employee pointed at Dong Mengyao, clearly enchanted by her beauty. "With someone as beautiful as her by your side, life wouldn't be wasted at all! Man, just looking at her makes me want to rush right over!" another employee, stocky and well-built, gasped out loud. His voice was so strong that many people nearby heard it. Dong Mengyao, standing beside Gao Liang, also caught the sound, her face instantly turning bright red—deeply flushed—and she lowered her head, feeling extremely embarrassed. Highlight gave the plump male employee a sharp glance, his gaze carrying a compelling force that made the man unable to meet his eyes and quickly lowered his head. This gave Dong Mengyao a strong sense of security—having someone like Highlight by her side, she felt confident and fearless. Highlight took Dong Mengyao’s delicate hands and, amidst the crowd’s watchful eyes, led her to the company’s main conference hall. The hall was now packed to capacity, bustling with people and full of lively activity. "Bright Brother, why are you bringing me here?" Dong Mengyao widened her beautiful eyes, full of curiosity, puzzled as to why Highlight had decided to take her to this location. "You'll find out soon!" Highlight gave her a mysterious smile. Just as Dong Mengyao had something more to say, the speaker in the main conference hall suddenly activated. Turning to look, she saw a large stage ahead. The stage backdrop is a brilliant red curtain featuring a logo that seems very familiar. Beside it, a large block of text reads: "My Journey to Stardom – Special Recruitment by the National Film Academy – Final Round." Wait, that's strange—how is there a final round for selecting stars within Liang's company? Could I have misread it? Dong Mengyao was particularly curious. She stared at the people seated in the first row, though she didn't recognize any of them. Yet, next to each of their seats, there were small display boards. With good eyesight, despite being quite far away, Dong Mengyao could make out, from left to right, the titles: "Manager," "Human Resources Director," "Admissions Director," and several "Judges." Then she noticed that there were numerous instruments on stage, and even a live band performing! This is a no-compromise final. Though it's not taking place at the National Film School, the setting—such a carefully arranged scene in the company's main conference hall—with so many participants and stakeholders involved and engaged—makes it an absolutely significant final.