KIKI was only 19 years old this year. Because of her low education, she went to a bar to work as a keyboard player after graduating from junior high school. Although she had some talent for music, her personality was too carefree.
Tang Xiao Yi silently listened to KIKI's complaints. She knew that this business was not easy to do, and there were so many hidden secrets and unwritten rules, but KIKI's tone still carried yearning and happiness. She said that at least she had been signed in and didn't have to worry about food or drinks.
Furthermore, the entertainment facilities were first-class and required everything. Compared to being a keyboard player in a bar, it was much easier and more comfortable.
"One day, you might even be able to play as a star's concert keyboard player, or maybe even make your own record with a huge sum of money." "Little sister, I'm living in E1904, right above yours. Come look for me when you're free." In the evening, KIKI had become very familiar with Tang Xiao Ai, so he was reluctant to part with her.
The floor of the 19th floor was filled with bands and singers.
All the floors were divided into areas A, B, C, D, E, F. District A was where the presidential suites were. They were all occupied by celebrities, including a brother and sister.
District B was like a five-star hotel. They were all B-list celebrities. District C and D were gradually declining. They were third-rate celebrities. They were the rookies in Area E and the staff in Area F.
It was just like an ancient society where the class system was strict. The closed-door training and the ranking system here made Tang Xiao Yi feel depressed.
Not only was their lodging the same, even the dining and entertainment industry was divided into the ABCDEF and other areas. Big brands of celebrities would naturally go to District A to spend some of their money.
As for Tang Xiao Ai and KIKI, they could only eat in an environment that was as ordinary as a school canteen.
She dragged her tired body back to room E1858, where she felt like she was in jail.
"Eh, we are neighbors?" Another tall boy who was opening the door opposite her suddenly spoke up.
Tang Xiaoyi turned around and saw the man she had trained with this morning. She politely nodded her head, "En."
"My name is Xiao Xi, I'm very happy to be your 'neighbor'." That male student around the age of 22 stretched out his hand in a friendly manner.
Tang Xiaoyi only touched his fingertip and squeezed out a smile, "I'm Tang Xiaoyi. Hello."
After saying that, she prepared to open the door and return to rest.
"Are you a model too?" The boy called Xiao Xi asked enthusiastically, ignoring her coldness.
"No." Tang Xiaoyi had just found out from KIKI that all the models on the 18th floor were flat models. There were also top models in Area A, but they were very busy and attended all sorts of commercial performances every day to earn money for the company.
"Oh …" "This floor is full of models. I thought you …" Xiaoxi was still very friendly. Perhaps, it was better to have one more friend than one more enemy.
"I'm a bit tired. Good night." Tang Xiao Yu opened the door and walked in. She smiled at the tall and big handsome boy and closed the door after she finished speaking.
Leaning against the door was a hotel like staff dormitory, a large bed, a computer and television, and a bathroom … There was no trace of warmth from home. It was just like the layout of a hotel, making Tang Xiao Ai's heart a mess.
He didn't know when he would be able to make his debut here, nor did he know what kind of future she would encounter.
Qin Zheng seemed to have disappeared, and had not appeared for the past two days.
Tang Xiaoyi wanted to go back to school and apply to the supervisor, but she was ruthlessly beaten back.
The supervisor asked her to obey the company's orders, and as for her studies... With such a good career, he didn't need to go back to school to waste his youth. Therefore, he could consider taking a break from school or dropping out. In short, he wasn't allowed to leave the company even half a step.
To Shen Mo, Tang Xiaoyi was like a wisp of vapors in the world. No one could find her.
Even his phone had been turned off.
Some said that she was really taken care of by a wealthy merchant, while others said that she could not accept the punishment given by the school and left. However, the punishment given by the school had already been settled by Shen Mo, and regarding the matter that day, the dean agreed to not pursue it anymore.
Shen Mo was also feeling terrible. He and his group of brothers drank until his mother appeared out of the blue.
"It's just an ordinary girl, let's see how you look like now. "Rest well at home these few days. You're not allowed to go to school." Shen Jingbin's mother looked at her drunk son and sighed, "There's nothing in this world that can't be let go of. Ten years later, when you look back today, you'll know how childish you are …"
"That girl is not suitable for you, nor is she suitable for our family. Be good and forget about it. Mom will find you a good upper-class beauty in the future. She's so much more expensive than that crude girl from town …"
Shen Mo laid on the bed and wrapped a blanket around himself. Right now, he only wanted Tang Xiao Ai.
Tang Xiaosi's soft lips, soft eyes, soft and gentle gaze — he wanted to find the missing Tang Xiaosi!
At this time, Tang Xiaoyi was trying to think of a way to escape from the building.
She didn't have much to do today. After training in the morning, she could rest for half a day in the afternoon, so she could sneak back to school secretly.
However, the security measures here were too strict, because it was the media headquarters. In order to avoid being snuck in by the puppies and entertainment, they had to have a pass to enter and exit the city. Tang Xiaoyi could not get a pass, so it would be harder than climbing into the sky to sneak out.
"Lil Sis Ai, it seems like you don't like to talk." KIKI had been jabbering along beside Tang Xiao Ai the entire time. She really liked this quiet girl and would not be like the others who plotted against her.
"Yes." Tang Xiao Ai was in no mood to speak. On the day she signed the contract, she had advanced a hundred thousand dollars to Qin Jin Ning. She owed him a total of two hundred thousand dollars, but she didn't know how to repay it.
Even though Tang Xiao Ai had put several tens of thousands of dollars into her brother's account and told him to take it out if there was anything he needed to do, the feeling of debt was extremely painful, especially the feeling of selling himself and paying the debt.
"However, being less talkative and doing things here is the right thing to do. It's a pity that I can't change it … Otherwise, I would have already been the lead singer! " After all, KIKI was still young and didn't have much of a cultural foundation.
"This is all electronic surveillance." Tang Xiao Yi suddenly said as she was walking along the small, tree-lined path.
"That's right. In order to prevent the hounds and the media from sneaking in, as well as to make it easier to monitor us … Actually, this place is very similar... "Prison." The last two words were whispered into Tang Xiaoyi's ear. KIKI had suffered before, so he knew that if he spoke carelessly, he would be punished. "But, the conditions here are really too good. I sometimes think that even if you can't get a single notice during the signing period, it's still better than working outside, don't you think? "
"I don't think so." Tang Xiao Yi was silently thinking about how she could safely slip out. She saw the surrounding high walls and the security guards that passed by from time to time. She wrinkled her brows; it really was easy to get out of here.
"Why not? Look at the buffets, swimming pools, singing halls, medical rooms, first-class musical instruments, and playground video games rooms. If you get tired at night, you can lie back in the bathtub and watch TV or go online … "
"KIKI, how many years did you sign?" Tang Xiao Yi interrupted her and asked.
"Five years." KIKI answered truthfully.
"From the age of nineteen to the age of twenty-four, this is the best time for a girl to live her youth. If she were to become a rice bug in this sort of place … What can we do after five years? " Tang Xiao Ai had a long term perspective. She had always felt that in the entertainment circle, it was equivalent to eating youth. How many people would have the opportunity to do so?