The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Recently, scores were checked, and Mrs. Qin called.

Anning quickly answered.

Mrs. Qin was quite anxious: ”Ningning, have Lulu and Linlin’s scores come out? How did they do?”

Anning laughed and said, ”Yes, just checked them. I was about to call you with the good news. Linlin scored 589, and Lulu scored 695. They both did quite well.”

Mrs. Qin was happy to hear this: ”Oh wow, they really did great. Okay, let Lulu and Linlin come to the phone.”

Anning handed the phone to Xiao Lu and Xiao Yilin.

Mrs. Qin chatted with the two girls for quite a while, and also mentioned making good food tomorrow, asking the kids to come over early.

After hanging up, the family finally took a rest.

With the college entrance and school exams over, the whole family didn’t need to rush in the morning anymore, and could enjoy sleeping in.

The next day, the family didn’t get up until mid-morning.

After the kids cleaned up, they went together to the Qin Family, while Anning and Xiao Yuan didn’t have to prepare lunch for them, feeling quite relaxed and free. It had been a while since they had been alone together, so they went to the movies and had lunch outside.

Over the next few days, Anning discussed volunteering applications with Xiao Lu and Xiao Yilin.

Xiao Lu’s score was high enough for her to apply to Shuimu University in the Capital. She wanted to attend that university. As for what major to choose, Xiao Lu had thought about it. She studied Mysticism with Xiao Yuan, mainly Feng Shui, so she wanted to apply to the School of Architecture.

Anning naturally respected the child’s wish, and if Xiao Lu wanted to study architecture, then that’s what she would study.

With Xiao Lu going to the Capital for university, Xiao Yilin also wanted to apply to a university in the Capital.

However, her score made it difficult to choose. It was neither high nor low, and she had to be very cautious when choosing schools to avoid being disqualified.

After the three of them researched for several days, Xiao Yilin finally chose a university focused on commerce, majoring in finance.

After submitting their applications, Xiao Lu and Xiao Yilin wanted to relax.

After all, the two girls had given up all their interests and hobbies for their studies over the past year, focusing solely on learning and exam practice. Now that they could finally take a break, of course, they wanted to enjoy a couple of days.

Well, they hadn’t even planned where to go yet when Anning and Xiao Yuan roped them into helping.

Xiao Yuan took Xiao Lu out to do Feng Shui consultations and also saw it as an opportunity for her to explore different places and look at the geological formations. He also wanted her to observe various people’s faces to gain more experience. Of course, Xiao Yuan’s main consideration was that Xiao Lu had some free time; he wanted to truly teach her the Cultivation Technique.

Meanwhile, Anning noticed that Xiao Yilin was interested in business and finance. Her company had just started, with many areas needing manpower, so she had Xiao Yilin assist her, giving her experience in society.

Anning not only roped Xiao Yilin into helping, but also pulled in Xiao Cong, Xiao Meng, and Yishan, taking all four children to the Capital.

Yes, the Capital; originally, Anning wanted the kids to attend high school in the city, but since they connected with the Xie Family, and given the entertainment company was better set up in the Capital, it was a logical move.

Most importantly, with Xiao Lu and Xiao Yilin attending university in the Capital, if the family didn’t want to be split apart, Anning and her family had to move to the Capital.

Thus, Xiao Yuan took Xiao Lu to travel, while Anning took the other four children to the Capital to work hard.

Over there, Chen Wei was holding the fort in the company.

Once Anning arrived, she started recruiting employees, purchasing equipment, building the company’s framework, and then looking for talented artists.

A new company’s start is bound to face many difficulties; every aspect needs engagement, every detail needs consideration, and many trivial matters, Anning handed over to the four children to discuss and manage.

Xiao Yilin was truly overwhelmed by Anning.

They had just stepped out of the ivory tower, and they had to follow Anning to work hard, not only doing all sorts of miscellaneous tasks but also engaging with various people and problems. Within a few short days, the four children felt they were forced to mature quite a bit.

And Anning noticed.

Xiao Yilin was decisive, good at making decisions, suitable to be a decision-maker.

Qin Xiaocong, yes, Zhao Xiaocong changed his name to Qin Xiaocong. He was rational, astute, and mindful, with active thinking, able to notice aspects others might overlook, and quite adept at seizing opportunities.

Both would be very good if they ventured into business.

But Yishan and Qin Xiaomeng were different.

Yishan was innocent and lively, but a bit too straightforward and not good at maneuvering, though she was meticulous and considerate, fitting well for detail-oriented work.

Xiao Meng’s temperament differed from Yishan’s.

This child is sensitive and emotional, inherently loving performance and drama, occasionally showing off and unable to focus well. She’s not suited for business.

Moreover, Anning perceived that Xiao Meng was truly impatient with trivial yet taxing work, and unlike Xiao Cong, she showed little interest in business or numbers.

After working with the children for some time, sorting out company matters, and determining the basic direction, Anning began to lay out specific assignments for the children.

She had Xiao Yilin work with Chen Wei on external relations, while Qin Xiaocong was paired with the manager Anning had hired, overseeing the newly signed artists’ professional and personal affairs.

Anning had Yishan work in the finance department, dealing with number analysis and learning finance knowledge along the way.

Xiao Meng was assigned to the artist training department, learning singing, dancing, and acting with the teacher.

Once the children were arranged, Anning invited Hao Zhicheng to the company.

She discussed plans for a new series with Hao Zhicheng.

After touring the company, Hao Zhicheng entered Anning’s office to talk.

After sitting down, Qin Xiaomeng brought freshly brewed tea. Hao Zhicheng smiled at Anning: ”You’re really something, look how you’ve put the children to work. I saw Yilin rushing out earlier; both Yilin and Xiaomeng have lost quite some weight.”

Anning chuckled: ”No way around it, too much work, the company’s just starting, and many tasks lack manpower, I had to rope them in. They’re considered lucky ones. Ask Lulu when she gets back, she’s probably in some remote mountain as a wild woman by now; that’s real hardship.”

Qin Xiaomeng stuck out her tongue and said to Hao Zhicheng, ”Uncle Zhicheng, Mom’s doing it for our benefit, she wants us to learn more.”

Hao Zhicheng laughed, taking out several small bags to hand to Qin Xiaomeng: ”These are some small gifts I bought while on a business trip recently; take them and share them with your sisters.”

Qin Xiaomeng accepted the gifts and exited.

Once Xiaomeng left, Anning discussed her plans with Hao Zhicheng.

”Originally, weren’t we discussing character selection? I’m thinking of putting that on hold and arranging a talent show first. How about it?”

Hao Zhicheng paused in surprise: ”A talent show?”

Anning nodded: ”Yes, a talent show.”

In this world, talent shows aren’t common, nor is there a concept of boy or girl bands. Anning wanted to be the first to break through.

She explained how the talent show would run, be promoted, later band debut formation, revenue generation, etc. to Hao Zhicheng: ”Once the talent show concludes, the center-stage debut can be the female lead in our new series; as for the male lead, we could find a fresh face with good looks and acting skills at the Academy of Film. Of course, since it’s an idol drama, looks are the prime focus. We want the kind of face that, even with no expression, would make girls swoon.”

Hao Zhicheng burst into laughter: ”Make your Mr. Xiao the male lead. With his face...”

Anning tossed a cushion over.

Hao Zhicheng quickly caught it: ”Alright, joking aside, your talent show concept is indeed excellent. If it materializes, it could not only boost our companies’ success but also generate significant revenue. Also, this could extend beyond a single season, potentially running for years to come.”

Anning nodded: ”We can hold separate seasons for male and female groups; starting with the female group this year and moving to the male group next year.”

The idea was truly good.

Even Hao Zhicheng was excited: ”Alright, draft a proposal, then we can review it. I have connections at the TV station; once we finalize the details, we can partner with them.”