Dong Mengyao thought about it in her heart. Yet, ever since she was a child, she had dreamed of becoming a celebrity. Though she studied foreign trade at Yanshan City University, she had always deeply loved singing, dancing, and performing. At every school dance concert or competition, she consistently won first place. She even won the top prize in Yanshan City's talent show. Many people had said she shouldn't have chosen foreign trade, but should have directly applied to the Performance Department of the National Film Academy instead. Yet, for some reason, her family wouldn't let her go. Her parents clearly knew she was well-suited for such a path, yet they firmly refused to allow her to apply to the performance program—effectively blocking her from entering the entertainment industry. Her mother supported her, but her father was adamant. He believed the entertainment industry was currently chaotic, filled with hidden rules, and that a girl like her wouldn't be able to thrive there. At that moment, she burst into tears, but in the end, she had to give in and followed her father's wishes, enrolling in her current foreign trade program. Although she studied foreign trade, Dong Mengyao still frequently attended various dance and music performances in her spare time, and even received training at a professional performance center during summer break! Her academic performance was outstanding. She had also starred in a TV sketch, playing the lead role of a college student, which aired on the local television station and received very positive feedback. Reflecting on her past and her pursuit of becoming a celebrity, Dong Mengyao became excited. The clarity in her bright eyes shone with fresh vitality, and she was fully focused on the stage, completely forgetting the person standing beside her, Highuang. Highuang, watching this beautiful Dong Mengyao, knew exactly what she was thinking about and felt proud of his own aspirations. It began. It began. The final competition had started. First, Zhang Shijie, general manager of Hao Shisu Auto Sales Company, delivered her speech. She expressed great joy today, as Director Liu from the National Film Academy had personally come to their company to identify and select promising female candidates for cultivation—an unprecedented and one-of-a-kind initiative. Therefore, the company has approached this matter with great care. After joint consultation with the Academy, they have decided to identify qualified female employees within the company. Through expert evaluation by the selection committee, the final candidates will be determined during the final round. She urged the female participants to cherish and seize this unique opportunity, not only to enhance their own standing but also to bring honor to the company. As soon as she finished speaking, the audience erupted into a thunderous round of applause. Dong Mengyao noticed Zhang Manager and was deeply impressed by his successful, well-rounded maturity—his charm radiated both from within and without. Yet, despite all that, she still felt that Gao Liang embodied the true essence of a truly charismatic man. After Zhang Shijie’s speech, Director Liu raised her hand decisively and promptly announced, “Let’s begin the final round!” "Player No. 1, Yanzi, on the stage!" The HR manager announced the name loudly. With cheers rising from the audience, Yanzi from the Sales Department stepped onto the stage! Everyone, including Dong Mengyao and Gao Liang, turned to look, and saw Yanzi looking fresh and vibrant—her hair tied in two braids resembling those of Yanzi Zhao Wei—full of energy and charm. She didn't seem shy at all, standing confidently at the center of the stage. The HR manager announced the names loudly. Under the cheers and anticipation of everyone, Li, the senior from the Technology Department, stepped onto the stage. The Li present today exuded grace and maturity, embodying the essence of a seasoned professional woman. Dressed in a standard business suit, her hair neatly styled, she launched straight into a popular contemporary song—particularly beloved by corporate female professionals. With heartfelt sincerity and genuine emotion, she sang with full engagement, instantly captivating many in the audience, especially the female colleagues. Following the song, she performed a dance, though not as fluid or lively as Xiao Yan’s, it was a more deliberate, slower style with a slightly measured pace. Finally, she delivered a performance depicting a typical workday scenario—specifically, a scene of receiving a client call. The portrayal was vivid and authentic, making the audience feel as though they were truly witnessing a real work setting, with Li actively addressing the client’s various inquiries. It seems that Li is truly skilled at turning her daily life into an art. Li has always cherished life and art as her pursuits. In the end, the score came out: 8.8—just 0.1 point higher than Xiaoyan. The audience erupted into cheers. Many more contestants stepped onto the stage, from No. 3 all the way to No. 97. Yet, none of them managed to surpass that 8.8. Dong Mengyao felt a growing itch in her heart! It had been a long time since she last participated. She longed to perform on stage—sing, dance, and showcase her talents. But just now, Zhang Manager announced that, after joint deliberation with the college, the company had decided to identify and promote qualified female staff internally—internal only! And she wasn’t one of them. Could she possibly have this opportunity? Dong Mengyao stood there, quietly wondering, eager to step forward yet feeling helpless and frustrated. She glanced at Gao Liang beside her, deeply resentful—why had she been brought along to watch the final? It's fine if I don't notice it, but as soon as I do, I can only watch from the sidelines—unable to participate. That's truly painful! Highlight, I'm starting to hate you! Why are you treating me like this? You know how much I love performing, yet you bring me here—coming here isn't the issue, it's that in this grand conference hall, I'm merely an audience member, not an actor. That's my biggest frustration! There's no stage for me here. None. Not a single one. I no longer want to stay for even one minute. Dong Mengyao sighed and prepared to leave, having already taken a step forward—only for Highlight to suddenly pull her back and say, "Dong Mengyao, don't go!" "Hmph! Stop tormenting me!" Dong Mengyao looked at Highlight with a look of complaint. Highlight smiled and said, "If you go, I won't be able to watch either!" "Then what will you watch? What's there to be impressed by?" Dong Mengyao remained puzzled. She wouldn’t listen to Gao Liang’s explanation, speaking vaguely and unwilling to delve deeper, still preparing to leave, ready to break free from Gao Liang’s grasp. “Let go of me! Let me go!” Dong Mengyao didn’t want to stay another minute. As soon as Dong Mengyao finished speaking, the voice from the venue’s speaker system came through: “Dong Mengyao, No. 98, is now on stage!” A thunderous round of applause erupted immediately. Dong Mengyao—what a lovely and pleasant name! Everyone was curious—did the company actually have someone named Dong Mengyao? No one knew for sure. Still, everyone was eager to see this final performer. Could it be a mistake? I’m not even an employee here, and I never registered for this! Dong Mengyao couldn’t believe it, hesitating. “Dong Mengyao—it’s you, isn’t it? Are you now afraid to take the stage?” Gao Liang gently reminded her. “Me? Really me?” Dong Mengyao still wasn’t certain. Brightly smiling, with an encouraging and hopeful gaze directed at Dong Mengyao's beautiful face, he said, "It's you! It's you! Go on! Everyone's been looking forward to you stepping up!" "Sure! Bright哥! I'm going!" Dong Mengyao brightened up, her face radiant with joy. "Make it count! We're cheering for you!" Bright waved his hand toward Dong Mengyao, offering encouragement. Deeply moved, she had already made her way onto the stage. The performance began. The performance began. Dong Mengyao started her performance on stage. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage, on the final performer, watching whether she could break Li's record of 8.8 points. Singing—Dong Mengyao's strength—she naturally possesses a golden voice. In fact, her mother is a very accomplished singer who has released albums and achieved solid results. However, after marrying Dong Mengyao's father, she has not pursued singing anymore. The exact reason Dong Mengyao doesn't know. Regardless of everything, Dong Mengyao has inherited her mother's natural vocal talent. Moreover, her mother has nurtured her in vocal knowledge since childhood and can handle various instruments as well. Her mother also intends to cultivate Dong Mengyao into a talent in music or performance.