Why...why did you choose to sign me?
"Why?" Jiang Huaijing raised an eyebrow without changing his expression: "I think this can be considered an investment. Our company has seen your potential and believes that you can bring returns and benefits to the company."
Qiao Yan's eyes sparkled after hearing this, but quickly dimmed again: "Does President Jiang really think I can bring benefits? When I first signed with the company, I also felt that my future was promising, but in the eight years in the entertainment industry, I went to auditions for various film crews every day, but very few people were selected. Even if I was selected, they were only minor supporting roles with very few scenes."
As she spoke, Qiao Yan felt a lump in her throat: "After waiting for seven whole years, I finally landed the lead role last year. I poured my heart and soul into this drama. I really...really tried my best to study the character. I never felt tired. I had to live up to the director and producer who chose me for the lead role. But...because I, a nobody, was playing the lead, not a single platform was willing to buy the rights to the drama..."
"Does Mr. Jiang really think someone like me is worth investing in?"
"Why should Sister Qiao belittle herself? As far as we know, your former company didn't provide you with any useful film and television resources. In the past eight years, all your roles have either been cannon fodder or extras. The only leading role you played hasn't even aired yet. How could the audience possibly know you?"
Qiao Yan was still hesitant: "But... nobody thought that drama would be good, I think I might not be suited for the entertainment industry... Now that my contract with my former company has expired, my family keeps urging me to find a regular job as soon as possible..."
“Who said no one is optimistic about it?” Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow. “If we weren’t optimistic, why would we have bought it? Besides, we’ve already drafted the broadcast schedule, and it will be broadcast in two months.”
Seeing that she was moved, Jiang Ran continued, "I know you love acting very much, otherwise you wouldn't have spent so many years running around to different film crews at your own expense, just to try and get a small role."
"Our platform has achieved some success in just six months. I think you don't need to doubt our judgment. We have given this matter much thought before signing you. If you agree, you will be the first artist signed by Starlight Media. As an artist under the video platform, we will give you priority in allocating platform resources, and the platform will invest more in promoting the works you participate in."
Qiao Yan remained silent, her hand gripping the water glass tightly instead of loosening its hold.
Can she...can she really do it?
For the past eight years, she has been like a headless fly in the entertainment industry, suffering setbacks at every turn.
No one around her agreed with her continuing to stay in the entertainment industry. Her family also advised her that she was not suitable for this industry at all and should get married as soon as possible while she was still young.
But... she really loves acting.
She was unwilling... unwilling to just leave the entertainment industry and live a boring, uneventful life.
"Miss Qiao, what's your decision?"
Qiao Yan pursed her lips, her eyes hardening.
"I'll sign."
Jiang Huaijing raised an eyebrow slightly and took out the contract from his briefcase.
"Then take a look at the contract first..."
Qiao Yan took the contract, glanced at it briefly, and then signed her name.
She's made up her mind.
She loves acting, she's passionate about acting...
She couldn't imagine how painful it would be if she could no longer act.
Therefore, she wants to stay in the entertainment industry, believing that one day the audience will definitely see her.
Jiang Ran stood up and extended her hand to her: "Sister Qiao, welcome to Starlight Media."
Qiao Yan stood up, somewhat flattered, took her hand, and looked at Jiang Huaijing gratefully: "Thank you for being willing to buy 'Thousand Silk Snow,' and thank you for believing that I will be a valuable artist."
After seeing Qiao Yan off, Jiang Ran rested her chin on her hands and began to think about what to do next.
In her previous life, Qiao Yan had already retired from the entertainment industry, and "Thousand Silk Snow" had to be sold at a very low price to a newly established platform because no platform was willing to take it over.
After the TV series became a hit, several entertainment companies were eager to sign her.
Signing her before the show airs is a huge gain for them.
However, she needs to find a professional agent to manage her.
She will definitely promote Qiao Yan to become a top artist to compete with Jiang Xinrou.
The tragedy of the past life cannot be repeated.
Professional agents...
Jiang Ran's beautiful, watery eyes lit up; she already had someone in mind.
In just six months, Xiaozhu Video has risen to become the third largest video platform. Although its current downloads and memberships are less than half of Jiang's Xinxing Video, it will surely surpass Jiang's in the future.
In the past six months, the new dramas broadcast on Xiaozhu Video have achieved good popularity data, and more and more advertisers and production companies are willing to cooperate with them.
In another six months, the platform will be able to produce its own original dramas.
"Oh, right, brother, there's something else I forgot to tell you."
"What's up?"
"The old lady in my family wants to get married, and her fiancé is Xu Yaowei."
"Xu Yaowei?" Jiang Huaijing's eyes widened in surprise: "Isn't that the guy who used to be abusive...?"
Jiang Ran nodded and said meaningfully, "Jiang Minghui does not agree to this matter at present, so we need to find a way to put some pressure on the Jiang family to help the old lady."
Jiang Huaijing was somewhat puzzled: "Why should we get involved in this? What does this have to do with the Jiang family?"
"The Xu family is no longer as glamorous as it seems. As far as I know, they owe a huge debt. Xu Yaowei is looking for a sucker. Since the old lady is so eager to marry into the family, let's help her out."
After listening, Jiang Huaijing felt that her younger sister was truly incredibly capable.
The Xu family actually owes a huge debt?
He looked at Jiang Ran with an expression of admiration.
His sister knew about such a secret; she's really amazing!
"Put pressure on the Jiang family...?"
"There's no need to rush. The Jiang family will naturally feel the pressure after 'Thousand Silk Snow' airs in two months."
Jiang Minghui is an extremely selfish man. Don't be fooled by his current claims of disagreeing with his mother's remarriage and his righteous words about having to answer to his deceased father.
If Jiang's funds run into trouble, he will definitely turn his attention to the Xu family. At that time, he will not care about his so-called dead father.
However, he probably never imagined that the Xu family's financial hole would be even bigger.
Jiang Huaijing nodded in sudden realization: "I understand! Xiao Ran, you're amazing!"
As the two emerged from the private room, Jiang Huaijing suddenly stopped, his tall figure swaying slightly.
Jiang Ran didn't stop and bumped straight into his back.
"Ouch..."
Jiang Ran rubbed her nose, which was throbbing from the bump, and looked up at him reproachfully, "Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Jiang Huaijing did not answer her, but stared intently ahead, his large hands clenched tightly at his sides, his face as gloomy as if a storm was about to break.
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