Chapter 26 The conditions for the twenty-sixth melon to become the mass of the Asahi
Lin Xiaoya's affairs were handed over to Cao Mu'an, and Xu Qingye began to busy himself with his own affairs. At night, Cao Mu'an brought Lin Xiaoya to find Xu Qingye. As soon as he entered the house, Cao Mu'an ran to Xu Qingye angrily.
"What's wrong? You look a little strange."
Xu Qingye poured a glass of water for the two of them. Both of them had gloomy faces, as if they had been bullied.
Cao Muan gulped down the water in one breath, then began to talk about what happened during the day.
At the beginning, everything was normal. Qingcheng Film and Television didn't say anything when they saw Cao Muan accompanying them. But when it came to signing the contract, the other party began to frantically urge Lin Xiaoya to sign the contract. He also kept saying words that belittled Lin Xiaoya, saying that the company gave her this opportunity because she was really pitiful, and asked her to cherish it and be grateful.
Cao Muan insisted on looking at it carefully, saying that signing a contract was a big deal and could not be taken lightly, and that the commission, resource composition, and so on all had to be looked at clearly.
The contract contained many requirements for the artist but few for the company. The part about resources for Lin Xiaoya was even more vague. After Cao Muan raised questions about several projects, the other party's attitude became even worse.
"They said there are a lot of people like Lin Xiaoya on the street, and that the company was lucky to sign her. The poor resources were only because she was so poor, and the company could only give her limited resources. Later, through her own hard work, her resources will naturally improve. I asked a few more questions, and they called someone to kick me out."
Cao Muan became even angrier when he said this. Fortunately, Lin Xiaoya was still sober, otherwise she would have really signed that unfair contract.
"Actually, after you left, their attitude became much better. They explained some of the terms to me and showed me a training contract. They said the company was very willing to give me resources, but the competition was fierce. Just competing with internal artists was not easy, so they hoped I could be more motivated."
Lin Xiaoya recalled and suddenly felt a little scared. The training was not free and there was a large fee, but the company’s excuse was that the company would pay the money first and then return it to the company when the subsequent filming made money.
If it were before, Lin Xiaoya might really sign, but the dispute between Cao Muan and the company made her a little worried.
"I said I didn't want to sign, and their expressions suddenly turned sour. They started saying a lot of derogatory things about me, saying that if I missed this opportunity, it would be difficult to get into the industry in the future. I was very hesitant, but I figured I could just go back home. Ono-san also offered to introduce me to an agency, but I gritted my teeth and refused. When I left, they even threatened me not to say anything. Is this company a scam?"
Lin Xiaoya felt a chill down her spine as she recalled the past. They hadn't even let her take a closer look at the so-called training contract. If there was a trap hidden in it, she didn't know what she would have to bear in the future.
"Brother Ono, you don't really want to be an actor, do you?"
Lin Xiaoya came back to her senses. She looked at Xu Qingye with gratitude. Xu Qingye had been reminding her not to sign a contract with Qingcheng Film and Television, and even asked someone to accompany her. It was obvious that he knew something.
"Why would he be an actor at his age? Would he play the male lead's father?"
Cao Muan laughed out loud, and Xu Qingye glared at her.
"There's no problem for me to play the male lead, so get out of here."
Pushing Cao Muan away, Xu Qingye sat next to Lin Xiaoya.
"I didn't go there to be an actor. I'm an entertainment reporter. There were some issues with the operation of Qingcheng Film and Television, and I've always wanted to check out this company, so I thought about going there to take a look. Unfortunately, I didn't have the face."
Xu Qingye spread his hands. He had really planned to sign, but who knew that this crappy company would look down on him!
"Ah, why didn't you tell me earlier? If you had told me, I would have signed the contract. I can help you check it."
"Girls, avoid dangerous places. You never know what might happen. Okay, don't overthink it. I've found an agency for you. Someone will contact you in a few days. Forget about what happened today and go back to get a good night's sleep."
Xu Qingye shook his head. The original novel's description of Lin Xiaoya's experience was enough to make people sigh. He couldn't imagine what kind of torture the long five years in reality would be.
"Thank you, you are such a nice person."
"Men don't like to hear women praise them for being a good person."
Cao Muan spoke softly, and Xu Qingye glared at her again.
"Why are you talking so sarcastic? I didn't provoke you."
"No, it's just that I've been arguing with people a lot recently. I think I've made great progress." Cao Muan shook her head. After taking over several marketing accounts, she finally saw the diversity of species. Since the account was not in her own name, Cao Muan boldly opened the microphone and fought with others for hundreds of rounds.
Apart from anything else, it was quite stress-relieving. She enjoyed it, and the onlookers enjoyed it too. Her fan base also increased by several thousand.
"Learn something good. Every account has its own costs, so don't get blocked."
Xu Qingye was a little worried. Cao Muan had been in the fan circle for many years and had picked up many bad habits. He couldn't control himself and started quarreling with others, so he had to change.
They are not really here to quarrel or curse, they are more noble, they are here to make money!
"Got it, good man. I'll take Xiaoya back, you go ahead and do your work."
Cao Muan pulled Lin Xiaoya away laughing. Xu Qingye looked at their backs, shook his head helplessly, and continued to work busy in front of the computer.
Su Ziyu has been busy filming recently, and she and Jiang Boqi didn't deliberately appear on the same stage after the concert. The main reason was that they were both busy and really didn't have time to meet each other more often.
The number of fans of the two CPs increased significantly, but it also inevitably caused some conflicts among the fans. The main reason was that the fans of both sides were unable to adapt to the sudden friendship of the main characters.
We have always been rivals and used to scolding each other, but now we are suddenly one family and I really don’t know how to get along with each other.
Fortunately, Xu Qingye had already arranged several big fans to provide guidance and maintain peace in the fan circle.
Most of Su Ziyu's dramas tend to be idol dramas. Although he filmed a historical drama this time, the role was not big and did not have much impact on himself. If he wants to gain a firm foothold, he still needs a role that stands out from the crowd...
Su Ziyu has a regular appearance. Although she is an idol, she doesn't have too much feminine air. Xu Qingye searched for some recent TV drama projects to see if there is any suitable for Su Ziyu.
There were many new dramas registered. Xu Qingye looked around but didn't see anything suitable, so he searched for those that had already started filming, hoping to see if there was any chance to get a bargain.
After browsing for a while, Xu Qingye actually found a drama.
He immediately called Su Ziyu.
Although Su Ziyu didn't have many scenes, he still stayed on the set. He was leaning on a chair to rest when he was startled by the ringing of his cell phone.
After taking a look at the ringing call, Su Ziyu suppressed his anger and pressed the answer button.
"What's wrong, brother? You'd better come to me for something serious."
Su Ziyu gritted her teeth. No one knew how precious sleep was during the breaks between filming.
"There's a drama that's perfect for you. You should prepare for an interview soon. I've sent you the data. Take a look."
Xu Qingye didn't hear the anger in Su Ziyu's tone. He sent the data to Su Ziyu while speaking.
Su Ziyu took a look at it out of curiosity, and looked confused after reading it.
Xu Qingye sent him data about a period drama called "The Compound", which was produced by Xingyun Times, which is known for being the best at making serious dramas. The story revolves around several families living in the compound in the late 1970s. The changes of the times have brought about earth-shaking changes in the lives of these families.
"The Compound" is starred by a group of veteran actors, and the lineup is considered luxurious, but the roles have been decided long ago, and the filming started not long ago. Why would he go for an audition at this time?
"Brother, did you travel through time and forget to check the time? The filming of this drama has already started."
"Even after filming is complete, there's always the possibility of reshoots with replacements, not to mention that we've only just started. Just wait and see, there will be news soon."
Xu Qingye clicked on the cast list and enlarged the photo of one of them. In the original novel, he was a legal expert who was ruined because he was reported for drug use.
This person was exposed only after the filming of "The Compound" in the original novel was completed, so a large number of scenes in the entire play had to be reshot, and the show also missed the selection of several awards, which is a pity.
"From the tone of your voice, there must be something fishy going on. Tell me about it."
Su Ziyu immediately became alert and no longer sleepy. Being in the entertainment industry, he was much more curious than most people.
"My melons are very expensive. Since you are my old customer, I will give you ten thousand yuan in advance." Xu Qingye chuckled, and the other party immediately shouted loudly.
"I don't have any money, and I'm not curious at all. So, tell me which role you want me to prepare for the interview."
"If you want to trick me, I won't tell you. Just work out and get some sun."
Xu Qingye was not fooled. If he told the role, whoever was going to fall would be exposed.
"Got it. I'll trust you this time."
After Su Ziyu hung up the phone, she immediately went to share the news with Jiang Boqi excitedly. Although she didn't know what the big news was, she knew that it was a young male actor of the same age as Su Ziyu in the crew of "The Compound". She could probably guess who it was by the process of elimination, but she didn't know what happened to him.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Qingye saw two messages from Chen Que, reporting his daily schedule to him. Xu Qingye clicked on them and saw that Chen Que had also sent a selfie. He was wearing a school uniform and standing in the sun, looking invincible in his youth.
Xu Qingye sent a message back: Wait for me, I will come to see you in two days.
As soon as the message was sent, Shen Que sent a video request. Xu Qingye casually pressed the accept button, and Shen Que's handsome face appeared on the phone screen.
Shen Que had just taken a shower, and his upper body was naked and still damp. He looked like a peeled egg, but he looked a little thinner than before. He had some thin muscles before, but now he was just thin.
"Why do you look so haggard?"
Xu Qingye was a little worried. He had trained just right before, with a thin layer of muscles that were neither too exaggerated nor too skinny. He was the type that girls liked most: thin but not skinny, with muscles but not exaggerated.
"The role requires it, so I will look thinner after losing weight, don't worry."
Shen Que said as he put on a T-shirt, picked up the towel beside him and began to wipe his hair. Water droplets flowed down his cheeks to his neck, and then disappeared deep into the T-shirt.
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