Upon hearing this, Zhu Jinzhao immediately turned to Jiang Jingwen for help.

Jiang Jingwen thought for a moment and said, "Chaochao, this matter is actually very simple. Ms. Yang needs an artist who can bring down Su Ying, and you need money. It's a mutually beneficial collaboration; it just depends on whether you're willing to agree."

“That’s right.” Yang Min agreed with Jiang Jingwen’s statement. “Our cooperation is a partnership. You will be my artist and cooperate with my plan to bring down Su Ying. In return, I will give you money, fame, and fans. This cooperation is a win-win situation. If I were you, I would have agreed immediately.”

"But don't people online say that talent agencies are all scams?" Zhu Jinzhao carefully voiced his biggest concern, observing Yang Min's expression.

"Heh..." Yang Min smiled helplessly, not finding Zhu Jinzhao's question offensive at all. She tossed her long hair that hung down in front of her chest and patiently explained, "Most entertainment agencies do have problems, but there are also a few that are honestly nurturing artists."

“Star Media is one of these few. Our company has always treated all artists equally, and we only have one rule – if you’re good enough, you can do it.”

Zhu Jinzhao blinked: "What if it doesn't work?"

Yang Min: "If you can't do it, then we'll make you do it. If you can't sing, then learn; if you can't act, then practice; if you don't have a sense of style, then lose weight and change your makeup!"

"There are no bad artists at Qunxing Media. If there are, it's because their practice intensity isn't high enough!"

"!!!!" Zhu Jinzhao gasped.

This devilish talent agency—just hearing about it is terrifying!

Seeing her terrified expression, Shi Jing couldn't help but curl his lips upward.

He chuckled and said casually, "Star Media is notoriously strict. The only pitfall is that once you sign a contract, you can never leave. You're a Star Media person in life and in death. This contract is like a servitude contract."

Yang Min nodded: "The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. Qunxing's contracts are all for at least fifty years, which is roughly a star's lifetime. Once you sign the contract, you can only be an artist under Qunxing for the rest of your life."

"Ah..." Zhu Jinzhao started to have second thoughts, "This... this is a lifetime contract, what if I want to quit after a few years?"

Yang Min's eyebrows curved slightly, and her tone remained gentle: "Leaving the entertainment industry is a very simple matter. You just need to pay a small amount of liquidated damages."

"A little bit?" Zhu Jinzhao didn't believe it.

Yang Min flipped to the last page of the contract and pointed to the breach of contract clause: "Look here."

Zhu Jinchao, filled with trepidation, picked up the contract and read word by word the section Yang Min pointed to.

That part of the text is short; you can read it in half a minute.

"...Fifty times the compensation?" Her eyes widened in disbelief, her face turning deathly pale.

“Yes,” Yang Min affirmed. “No matter how much money you make during the contract period, you have to pay back fifty times that amount to the company after you breach the contract.”

"This...this is too much." The contract in his hand suddenly felt hot to the touch, and Zhu Jinzhao hurriedly threw it back. "Fifty times the compensation? No one can afford to pay that!"

Yang Min: "If you don't break the contract, then you don't have to pay anything, and all the money you earn will go into your own pocket."

"The entertainment industry is known for its high pay, and every year so many people are desperate to get in, preferring to be a nobody rather than work outside. This contract may be a bit domineering, but as long as you don't breach it, you'll never be poor."

"Since you're going to make money anyway, why don't you choose a job with a higher salary?"

These words were realistic and made a lot of sense. Zhu Jinzhao took them to heart, and it was visibly shaken.

Yang Min took in every single one of her reactions, paused, and then spoke again: "The entertainment industry is a goldmine, and there are many ways to make money. Although Qunxing Media is strict, it can guarantee that you can earn enough money there to last a lifetime. There are so many celebrities in the industry, and apart from those who retire due to illness or raising children, basically no one is willing to leave voluntarily."

"Zhu Jinchao, Qunxing Media rarely comes to sign people. This is an opportunity that others would kill for, and I really don't want you to miss it."

Zhu Jinchao lowered his head, looking at the contract in front of him, which was neither too thick nor too thin, and his heart was beating inexplicably fast.

She admitted that Yang Min's words were very appealing, but she still had many concerns.

She wasn't very bright and had absolutely no confidence that she could survive in the cutthroat entertainment industry. She was terrified and nervous, worried that she would mess things up.

But thinking about how much money she could make, she couldn't help but feel tempted.

"..."

After much deliberation, Zhu Jinzhao took a deep breath, picked up the contract, and clenched it in his hand: "Ms. Yang, please give me a few days. I will seriously consider it."

Yang Min agreed: "Okay. Let's exchange contact information. Send me a message anytime you have an answer."

Wishing you well today.

...

“I checked, and that woman is indeed Yang Min from Qunxing Media. She didn’t lie, and the contract is real.”

On the way back to the city, Shi Jing pulled up a document and sent it to Zhu Jinzhao via WeChat.

Zhu Jinzhao opened the document, first comparing the two contracts, and then looking at Yang Min's personal information on the first page of the document.

"It's actually true." She turned off her phone, only now truly believing this unexpected joy.

"It's unbelievable that such an ordinary person like me would be noticed by a talent agency!"

Shi Jing muttered under her breath, "Look at you, so pathetic... Take a good look in the mirror and see your face. What's so ordinary about your face?"

"..." Zhu Jinzhao cupped her cheeks in her hands, feeling a little embarrassed by his words.

"Chaochao, what are you thinking?" Jiang Jingwen asked her while driving.

"Sigh..." She sighed heavily, looking troubled. "I don't know what I'm thinking. Being a celebrity is indeed very tempting; you can make money and gain fame. But when I think about all the conspiracies in the industry, I'm scared."

Shi Jing: "I understand your fear, but don't be so quick to be afraid. There's no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to be a star, make money, and become famous, you have to face these shady conspiracies. This is something that no star can avoid."

"The opportunity is right in front of you. The first thing you need to consider is whether you want to go."

Zhu Jinzhao, after careful consideration, came to his answer: "I want to go. I want to make money, I want to be famous! I also want to become a top star, bring down Su Ying, get revenge for myself, and vent your anger!"