He received a notice from above that he would be a trainee in this period and would select the most promising artists and sign them to a company.
The four people who were named stood up, each with a hint of confusion on their face.
The four of them followed the teacher to stop in front of an office, pushed open the door and motioned them to go in.
"During this period of training, I have seen your performance and efforts.
Compared to your fellow trainees, you're a cut above the rest. The company is planning to select a few of you from this batch to sign as full-time artists. This is a rare opportunity, and I hope you'll cherish it.
Now all you have to do is sign the contract in front of you, and from tomorrow on, you will be TVB's contracted artists.
"Once you sign the contract, you'll have the opportunity to star in TV series produced and financed by the company. You'll have the chance to become overnight sensations and household names. You could be the next Chow Yun-fat." The teacher stood at his desk, his eyes darting between the four of them as he pointed at the contracts in front of him.
During this period, he did not forget to paint a rosy picture and encourage the four of them.
"We are only studying the second phase of the course. Does the company want to sign a contract with us now? According to TVB's previous time for selecting artists, it should start in the second half of the year. Why is it so fast this time?" Liang Jiahui asked in some surprise.
When Liang Jiahui saw that TVB had started selecting artists for this artist training class too early, his first reaction was that there was something strange about it.
"Isn't it better to be quick? The sooner I sign the contract, the sooner I can appear in the TV series produced by the company.
You should know that TVB has always attached great importance to the cultivation and discovery of talents. The early signing of the contract this time is also because the company has seen your potential and efforts.
Opportunities are not waited for, but fought for. What lies before you now is a shortcut to success.
I can tell you that TVB's resources and connections are unmatched by any other company. Once you become a contracted artist, TVB will tailor roles for you, assign you the best scripts and directors, and even give you the opportunity to participate in international film and television projects. Opportunities like these don't always come around.
The contract is right in front of you. If you think it is suitable, sign it.
Even if you don't sign, other companies won't risk offending Shaw Brothers and TVB to sign you. Otherwise, you'll never make it, unless you're in this industry." Seeing Liang Jiahui's puzzled expression, the teacher smiled slightly, his tone unquestionable.
After the bribery comes the coercion.
Liang Jiahui frowned slightly when he heard this, but the doubts in his heart had not completely dissipated. He took a deep breath and asked, "Teacher, we haven't read the contents of the contract carefully yet. Can you give us some time to think about it?"
"See for yourselves!" the teacher said, picking up the teacup on the table and taking a sip. His eyes flicked between Liang Jiahui and the other students, a hint of impatience in his expression. He placed the teacup back on the table and tapped his fingers lightly on it, as if waiting for their response.
Liang Jiahui, Liu Dehua, Qi Meizhen, Xu Jingjiang and others took the contracts one by one and began to look through them, their eyes quickly scanning the densely packed clauses.
The content of the contract is very detailed, covering many aspects such as the contract term, salary sharing, work arrangements, and liquidated damages required for breach of contract.
Liang Jiahui noted that the contract was for five years, with a base salary of HK$1,200, plus additional filming bonuses, and a staggeringly high penalty for breach of contract. These terms clearly favored TVB, but for the artists, they were practically a "sale contract."
He looked up at Andy Lau, Xu Jingjiang, and Michelle Yim, and found that they were also reading the contract carefully, with different expressions on their faces, some excited, some hesitant.
For artists who want to work in this industry and become famous, signing with TVB is a rare opportunity.
However, many people don’t even have a chance to enter the threshold, and they are naturally happy and excited that they can get it in advance.
After all, as the largest TV station in Hong Kong, TVB has huge resources and influence, which can provide them with a broad stage and exposure opportunities, and the opportunity to soar to the sky and become household names.
Therefore, despite the harsh terms in the contract, most people who have dreams of an acting career, are eager to shine on the screen, and hope to be the lucky one will sign this contract.
The teacher's fingers continued to tap gently on the table, a slow and steady rhythm, as if reminding them of the passage of time. He clearly didn't intend to give them much time to think, and urged, "How have you considered it? Opportunities don't wait. Not just anyone can get a TVB contract."
Liang Jiahui took a deep breath, having already made up his mind. He raised his head and said firmly, "Teacher, I want to finish all the courses in this training class first."
The teacher raised his eyebrows, seeming surprised by Liang Jiahui's proposal. He also knew that this was Liang Jiahui's disguised rejection of the contract.
Once the artists trained by TVB get the opportunity to sign a contract, 99% of them will sign it for the sake of living and fame. So although the teacher was surprised by Liang Jiahui's refusal, he did not continue to persuade him.
TVB holds training classes every year to discover new talents. However, there are not many people in a training class who can really become famous. When a trainee artist who has not yet graduated refuses to sign a contract, the teacher will not say much or give any advice.
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