System: Master Your Life

It was after ten when Xu Lin got home.

After a quick shower, Xu Lin returned to his desk to get to work.

Instruction: How many people have been selected?

Classmate Xu: 103 people!

Instruction: That's enough for now; don't select any more for the time being.

Xu Lin thought that 103 was quite a number and wanted to see what level these 103 people were at to see if they met his requirements.

Instruction: Help me compile these 103 people into a group.

Soon, the compilation was done.

Xu Lin also asked Classmate Xu to download the videos of these 103 people locally.

This time, it was Xu Lin's turn to watch the videos, each lasting at least a minute and a half.

In fact, there was no need to watch all of them completely; for some videos, Xu Lin could tell the situation within ten or twenty seconds, only pausing longer on those that were very outstanding.

Actually, the initial selection that Xu Lin asked Classmate Xu to do wasn't very strict, just a simple screening; otherwise, Xu Lin had nothing to play with.

For the next hour or so, Xu Lin was watching videos.

It must be said, with Classmate Xu's initial screening, among the 103 individuals, more than half were above average in looks. Of course, not everyone was good-looking because, as the saying goes, when God closes a door, He opens a window. Hexagon warriors are as rare as phoenix feathers, and some candidates had excellent singing skills but plain looks. This is unfortunately a reality; there have been many such examples in the previous Hong Kong Island entertainment scene. There were quite a few god-level candidates who sang well but couldn't reach the peak due to their ordinary appearance, or remained lukewarm. However, Xu Lin didn't just look at appearance. If the voice was indeed outstanding or the singing was truly good, he could overlook the looks a little.

Xu Lin performed a first round of strict screening among the 103 people, eliminating seventy-six of them.

There were 27 people left, who still needed further screening.

In the end, only five people remained.

"Not good, I need to eliminate some more!"

Xu Lin continued screening until only two people were left.

One male and one female, the male was comparable to Xie Ting.

This surprised Xu Lin because Xie Ting was similar to a hexagon warrior, possessing looks, voice, and talent, making him a very suitable candidate for debut.

And the other girl? She was a sweet type, similar to Wang Xinling.

She also had good looks and could be considered a goddess in real life. Her vocals were exceptionally good, though her singing needed improvement. In Xu Lin's opinion, singing skills can be developed later, so it wasn't a big issue.

Moreover, of the remaining five people, Xu Lin picked two to join the trainee class, while the other three were kept to see if anything unexpected could develop with them down the line.

"The trainee class still needs three more people."

Xu Lin asked Classmate Xu to continue screening from newly added friends, as three more people were still needed. Xu Lin thought this should be achievable in the coming days, and he was patient.

As for those who didn't pass, there were thousands of them.

Xu Lin asked Classmate Xu to send a message explaining that they didn't qualify.

This time, Xu Lin didn't send a generic response but had Classmate Xu reply individually to each person in a very personalized manner, even pointing out their strengths and weaknesses. To someone unfamiliar, it might seem as if a real person was responding to them, but it wasn't.

Then Xu Lin posted a new message on Xiaohongshu.

Content: Currently, two spots out of five in the trainee class have been successfully filled, leaving three spots. The selection will be quite strict, but successful trainees will receive personal training from me at no cost. Anyone aged eighteen to thirty, regardless of gender, is welcome to try!

"Lord Xu, I signed up but didn't pass!"

"I didn't pass either, but Lord Xu's assistant gave a heartwarming reply, even pointing out my strengths and weaknesses. I'm going to cry."

"Me too. They pointed out my strengths and weaknesses. Although I was rejected, I feel really touched and warmed."

"Lord Xu, I just turned sixteen. Can I apply?"

Soon, there were many replies from the netizens.

Xu Lin picked some questions to reply to, such as whether those under eighteen can apply, and Xu Lin replied that they couldn't, unless they were already in college since most freshmen are eighteen, and those aged sixteen or seventeen are rare.

Xu Lin replied uniformly: "If you are in college, you can, but if you are still in high school, focus on your studies. This is the most brilliant time of your life; don't think about diving into the entertainment industry, this big dye vat."

"Lord Xu's reply is so heartwarming."

"Lord Xu is from Jiangdu University of Finance and Economics, he's also a top student, telling you to focus on your studies. You're so young, what's the rush?"

"The entertainment industry is truly not a place for ordinary people to mix. It's essentially the same as college entrance exams: a lot of people competing for a narrow path. However, even if you do poorly in exams, you can still get into a college and find a job after graduating. But the entertainment industry is different; only a few stand out. We only see the glamorous stars on screen, not the majority who remain unknown and are merely extras. Some might point out certain stars who started as extras and have now succeeded, but have you considered those who haven't broken through? Many begin in the entertainment industry with dreams and passion but eventually have to leave reluctantly, unable to find decent jobs as ordinary people. There are plenty of such cases, yet the cameras never focus on them."