Chapter 40 Signing

"Are you still worried about things?"

Chen Gangsheng asked Shu Ming to meet him twice, and both times he felt that Shu Ming was depressed.

He was anxious and worried that if he spoke rashly he would disturb Shu Ming and make him unhappy.

I finally mustered up the courage to ask, and nervously counted my heartbeats, waiting for Shu Ming's reply.

Shu Ming didn't know about his inner thoughts, so he didn't hesitate to answer him. He said bluntly, "I've been considering whether to sign a contract with Huanyu recently."

Oh, the universe...

Chen Gangsheng sat on the stool and suddenly felt deflated.

Then he really can't get involved and can't help.

Universe is a global record company that does more international business.

Chen Gangsheng believes that he has some knowledge of Hong Kong entertainment and also has some knowledge of domestic entertainment.

But we know very little about the entire world.

After finally getting an answer from Shu Ming, but unable to help, Chen Gangsheng felt incredibly guilty and could only cautiously ask Shu Ming, "Would you like to try this pistachio paste... They all say it's delicious. I'll treat you."

Shu Ming, who was feeling worried, stirred the icy sugar water in the bowl unhappily.

The spoon made a slight clinking sound in the bowl, and when he frowned slightly, he looked completely different from his usual self, and had a bit of the vibe of a melancholy young man.

Chen Gangsheng quietly observed his reaction and saw that after Shu Ming heard his proposal, the sadness on his face was less, and his eyes were like clear lake water, sparkling.

The beautiful boy raised his long, curly eyelashes and responded crisply, "Yes!"

Then a smile unconsciously appeared on Chen Gangsheng's face.

Alas, he could only help Shu Ming with this matter.

Soon, someone brought the dessert.

Shu Mingqian took a sip, squinted his eyes, and showed a happy expression of "delicious", but then stopped moving the spoon.

Chen Gangsheng knew that Shu Ming must still be worried. The stomach is an emotional organ, and if you are too worried, you won’t be able to eat.

How is this possible?

Chen Gangsheng also began to feel anxious.

Then, he listened to Shu Ming slowly say, "I think Geng Guanguan is right. I may need a dedicated agent to take care of things."

That day, Geng Guanguan pondered for a moment and said to him, "Universal Music is indeed good. The leader must have his ability."

"But, Xiao Shu, have you ever thought about what happens after signing the contract?"

"If you only sign a publishing contract, then to Universal, you'll still be an outsider. It's such a huge company, with so many artists under contract who haven't even had time to promote them. If you had an agency behind you negotiating for you and the capital to back you up, it would be fine, but you're all alone."

Capital...it's a capital issue again.

Shu Ming lowered his eyes and thought.

Without the support of capital, it would be difficult to move forward.

"Have you thought about this? Will Huanyu really allocate resources to you? Moreover, if we sign an all-inclusive contract, then copyright will be another issue. However, I am sure that Chen Zhiheng will not sell the copyright of this set of words to Huanyu."

Geng Guanguan said earnestly, "Xiao Shu, this circle is all about clinging to one another. There are so many things and so many truths that are unknown to outsiders. You can't figure them out quickly by exploring and learning on your own."

"Think about it, do you need a professional agent or a team of agents?"

Shu Ming thought about it for a few days and had to admit it.

Geng Guanguan is right.

I feel so frustrated. I always thought I had grown up and could handle everything.

But there are always unexpected situations that tell Shu Ming - you still have a lot to learn!

Forget it, if you make a mistake you should stand at attention and be punished, so study hard.

However, due to his experience with the talent show, Shu Ming was really disgusted by Hongyu Entertainment and always felt that the agency was not a good thing.

What's more, how do you find a truly reliable agent?

Shu Ming mumbled something about his feelings to his new friend, tapped the table with his fingertips, and then fell into a daze again.

"...Um, Shu Ming."

Chen Gangsheng lowered his voice and interrupted his thoughts: "I know an agent who recently quit and went out on her own. Would you like to give it a try? I can help you contact her."

"Her name is Ho Ying'e." Chen Gangsheng pushed up his glasses. "Have you heard of her?"

The name of the legendary agent He Ying'e is well-known in the industry.

Not to mention people in the industry, even fans outside the circle are well-known to him.

Shu Ming replied in a confused and listless manner: "No..."

Should he know?

Looking at Chen Gangsheng's expression, Shu Ming understood - he should know.

I still know so little about the entertainment industry! Shu Ming felt annoyed, pouted, and immediately turned into a little duck.

Ha, it’s rare to see Shu Ming so wilted, so cute.

Chen Gangsheng thought that there was finally something he could help with, and he also saw a different side of Shu Ming, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"You can search for her online. If you're willing, I'd like to introduce you to her. Maybe she can be of some help to you."

He cracked his knuckles, pushed up his glasses, and frantically pulled out a napkin: "Xiao Shu, is this arrangement okay?"

As soon as the words came out of my mouth, my heart was beating like a drum.

He heard others call Shu Ming "Xiao Shu", and he also heard Geng Guanguan call Shu Ming "Mingzi", just like calling a little kid, so intimate.

Chen Gangsheng also wanted to scream. He had been thinking about it for a long time, and finally said it out loud with trembling voice at this moment.

Shu Ming on the opposite side seemed to notice his uneasiness, but also seemed not to.

She just looked at him with those wet puppy eyes and said "hmm" as a consent.

"Thank you, that really helped a lot."

Shu Ming finally felt like eating dessert.

He called the waiter over in a cheerful tone and ordered a pistachio cake to take away.

**

It turns out there is a reason why Chan Kong-sang can stay and study with Chan Chi-heng even though he doesn’t have any representative works!

Shu Ming went back overnight to check the information of Ms. He Ying'e, holding his mobile phone and thinking while he was distracted.

Both of them have the surname He...

It turns out that there is this kind of relationship between Chan Kong-sang and the entertainment industry.

The Ms. He Ying'e shown in the information truly has an amazing record!

During the millennium, when Hong Kong idol groups were popular in mainland China.

Seeing that she had no hope of making it in Hong Kong, the unyielding Ms. He simply went to the mainland and created the first popular male singer group that could compete with Hong Kong entertainment.

Since then, he became famous in one battle.

Immediately afterwards, after working as a music agent for ten years and bringing out countless popular singers, He Ying'e was still not satisfied with her performance, so she transformed into the film and television industry and worked for the domestic agency giant "Huazhang Media".

Now, judging by what Chen Gangsheng said, this Ms. He probably wants to start her own business.

Shu Ming took a quick glance at the list of artists this lady had managed - wow, each one was more famous than the last!

They are all household names and nationally known movie stars!

This... Shu Ming was a little confused.

Does Ms. He really like him?

Is he of any use to He Ying'e?

**

Chen Gangsheng's line is just right.

He Ying'e's newly established agency really needs fresh blood.

No matter how big a star or how famous a name is, it needs young people to continue to carry on in order to preserve its glory.

So, after getting He Ying'e's exact reply.

Chen Gangsheng found Shu Ming and made an appointment with him.

A few days later, Shu Ming passed through the customs overnight and rushed to City Z.

There, Ms. He, who was only sixty years old but still decisive, received him kindly.

It’s just that He Ying’e is really, really too busy.

She briefly considered Shu Ming's figure and face, and after listening to him talk about his own experience, she had just shown a hint of liking him when she received a call and prepared to leave in a hurry.

But before leaving, she said to Shu Ming in a calm tone: "You haven't decided whether to sign the contract now, right?"

Shu Ming didn't hesitate and nodded and said "yes".

Seeing Shu Ming's straightforward answer, He Ying'e was obviously satisfied.

She smiled cheerfully, picked up her handbag, stood up slowly, and patted Shu Ming's thin shoulder: "Good boy."

She extended her hand again and pointed at a younger woman with short hair sitting next to her: "If you are willing to sign the contract, I would like her to guide you."

"I'm old, and I can't lead young people anymore. Xianyi is also a child I raised myself, and I trust her very much. You two can chat slowly and get to know each other."

A paparazzi hid behind a bush far away and snapped a picture of the glass on the second floor, freezing the moment.

He came after He Ying'e, but unexpectedly he got an unexpected reward -

This boy seems to be some young actor who came out of a recent talent show?

Whatever! Since we're here, let's take some photos first.

What he could not have imagined was that the original copy of this photo would be sold at a sky-high price many years later because of its special commemorative significance.

The two founders of the future famous "Zhenyi Film and Television" met each other for the first time on this sunny winter afternoon, amid the sound of the gears of fate turning.

But at this moment, one's future is still uncertain, confused and ignorant, not knowing where the road ahead lies.

The other one was frustrated in love, full of anger and ambition, and wanted to show his skills and accomplish something big.

This well-known "successor to He Ying'e" stood up without any airs and extended his hand first: "Guan Xianyi."

"Shu Ming."

The two of them lightly clasped their hands in mid-air and then quickly released them.

As soon as Guan Xianyi sat down, he spoke bluntly, "We looked at your information before we came here. To be honest, I am personally very satisfied with your conditions."

Shu Ming's conditions are really excellent.

First of all, he comes from a noble family - he has a clean family background and excellent education.

His acting skills and image are recognized by Zheng Yiwei, and the only role he has ever played is an important supporting male role in a poverty alleviation drama recognized by CCTV.

This starting point has already instantly killed most of the amateurs in the circle!

Secondly, it was his superior facial features and figure - Guan Xianyi's sharp eyes swept back and forth over Shu Ming.

The height is estimated to be correct, at least 182cm+, with long arms and legs, a straight back and a relaxed body.

The child with a three-dimensional bone structure and a small head and face is too conspicuous in the crowd.

Before Shu Ming arrived at the restaurant, Guan Xianyi saw him at a glance in the bustling crowd.

There was no other reason, it was just that this person seemed to have turned on a clear special effect, so eye-catching that it couldn't be more eye-catching - no wonder he was recruited by Hongyu's scout to participate in the talent show.

He has a strong emotional appeal, with clear eyes like a deer. When he smiles in the sun, it feels like the whole room becomes brighter. His teeth are straight and have no flaws. Although he has a strong youthful look, a closer look reveals that he is also very malleable.

What's more, Shu Ming is very popular, and his fans are very loyal, with many loyal fans.

It’s not difficult to pick it up and develop it again.

According to Chen Gangsheng, Chen Zhiheng was very fond of this child.

And since he's close to Liang Ruwen and Geng Guanguan, he'll have no shortage of music resources.

The right time, the right place, and the right people—it all comes together!

Guan Xianyi thought, this kid has the potential to become a huge hit.

It was entirely predictable that if she let him go, she would probably regret it for years.

Guan Xianyi couldn't even imagine that if Shu Ming fell into the hands of a rival company - she would probably be so angry that she would die!

Guan Xianyi has been away from the entertainment industry for more than a year.

A year has passed, and the new generation is pushing the old generation out. Since she, the old generation, doesn't want to die on the beach, she desperately needs a comeback work that is amazing enough to shake up the industry.

Thinking of this, her eyes revealed a bit of determination.

Guan Xianyi is determined to get this artist!

"If you're willing to sign, I have several film resources for you to choose from."

She paused and pushed the detailed information in front of Shu Ming.

Then she slowed down her pronunciation to show her great sincerity on her part.

"Moreover, it can be written down in black and white in the contract."