Chapter 42: Choosing an Agent
Xu Qingye leaned on the sofa, looking at Chen Que holding his phone with a weird expression. He immediately reached out to take the phone back, but Chen Que dodged him, his eyes never leaving the phone screen from beginning to end.
"Chen Que, I originally thought I was the owner of the heart, but later I found out you were it. As soon as it saw you, it started beating uncontrollably. I knew it was just expressing its love for you before I did."
“I fantasized about being an artist, a philosopher, a musician, but in the end I just wanted to live in my brother’s house.”
"'Your handsome photos have made my frail body even worse.' What does this mean?"
Shen Que looked at Xu Qingye's phone and muttered a few sentences casually. The corny sentences combined with his serious expression looked very disjointed. Xu Qingye felt so embarrassed that he tapped his toes on the ground, wanting to end this farce quickly.
Netizens, I’m sorry, he didn’t intentionally put these things in front of the real owner!
"Stop reading it. How could you read it like that? It's so embarrassing."
Xu Qingye snatched back his phone and quickly exited the comment section, which was full of flattery, each one more unreliable than the last.
"You can read, but I can't read. Are you so hypocritical?"
Shen Que put down his luggage and didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did. Xu Qingye looked at these strange contents and chuckled, but he didn't say anything. He just asked out of curiosity.
"Don't meddle in the fans' affairs. Keep your distance from them."
Xu Qingye solemnly warns!
"Last time you told me to interact more with fans and not be so aloof, but today you're asking me to keep my distance. So, are you going to be more enthusiastic or aloof?"
Shen Que found the contradiction in Xu Qingye's words and sat down opposite him very seriously. He was curious about how Xu Qingye would answer.
"You can be enthusiastic offline, but don't pay too much attention to them online. In short, stay away from their spiritual world."
Xu Qingye thought hard and realized that it was really difficult to grasp the scale. There were so many people praising him that it was hard for Chen Que not to see them. However, some fans were a little too extreme and he was afraid that it would be embarrassing for Chen Que to see them.
"Oh, I see."
Shen Que nodded, and Xu Qingye didn't know if he really understood.
"In short, don't just search your name online."
Xu Qingye reminded again that the news on the Internet is messy and reading too much will only make you tired.
"When will your show be aired? I'll check it out then."
Shen Que went to record a promotional variety show this time. It was not a fixed program, but was recorded entirely for the purpose of promoting the TV series. The specific broadcast time had to be coordinated with the promotion of the TV series.
"It's not certain yet. The show is still in the process of discussing broadcast platforms. We expect to be in talks for a prime time slot on a top-tier satellite TV station. We'll see which platform is interested after the pilot show."
Shen Que shook his head. He didn't know the specific broadcast time. The crew attached great importance to this drama and wanted to wait for the most suitable broadcast platform.
The ratings of Editor Lu's drama are guaranteed. Many TV stations have inquired about it right after it was completed. However, Editor Lu didn't seem very satisfied. He urged the editors to work overtime and prepare to hold a trial broadcast so that major TV stations can take a look at the quality before deciding whether to purchase it.
Shen Que didn't understand any of this, he just did whatever the crew arranged for him to do.
"I see. With you here, it will definitely be a great platform to broadcast on."
Xu Qingye thought for a moment. According to the hero's halo, the platform where the film would be broadcast would most likely exceed expectations. After all, that's how it was written in the novel: wherever the hero went, he was invincible.
Shen Que didn't understand where Xu Qingye had such great confidence in him, but he couldn't help but be happy after being trusted like this.
"Do you have any plans these days?"
Xu Qingye asked about Shen Que's schedule again. He had to stay in the film and television city for a few days to discuss the specific plan with Shen Qing.
"I have an appointment with Brilliant Films the day after tomorrow to discuss the contract. I don't have any other special plans for now."
"Then why don't you go directly back to City A? You've taken a detour and have to leave again tomorrow, so you won't be able to rest properly."
Xu Qingye didn't quite understand Shen's itinerary. It was obvious that going directly back to City A would be the easiest way.
"I thought you sent me a message telling me that you were in City C so that I could come find you. Did I misunderstand?" Shen Cong stared at Xu Qingye seriously. He flipped through the message records and found that it was a message sent by Xu Qingye to him. "I have been in City C these days."
"That's not what I meant. I just wanted to tell you."
Xu Qingye had no way to defend himself. He really just reported it, not invited it.
"Forget it, since you're here, I'll treat you to a good meal. Let's go. There are a few good restaurants nearby."
Xu Qingye sighed, too lazy to explain anything, and simply stood up and let Shen Que follow him out.
Along the way, Xu Qingye started to talk a lot again, mainly reviewing with Shen Que issues such as how to gain greater benefits from the agency.
Xu Qingye had discussed the main information and content with him before, and this time he just wanted him to consolidate the knowledge points.
"I was planning to go with you, but now it just doesn't happen. Be careful and don't get scammed. These agencies love to trick recent graduates like you. Don't believe anything they say. Read the contract carefully, okay?"
"I graduated from University A. I'm not stupid."
Shen Que sighed helplessly. Xu Qingye sometimes worried too much and always treated him as an ignorant child. Shen Que had taken law as an elective course and was not someone who could be easily deceived.
"Okay, I'm being long-winded."
Xu Qingye shut up. Shen Que probably didn't like listening to him nagging. He also knew that his biggest problem was that he talked too much.
"That's not what I meant."
Seeing that Xu Qingye seemed a little unhappy, Shen Que ran over and pulled his sleeve, but Xu Qingye shook him off and still didn't say anything.
"I'm quite bored lately. Do you have any gossip to share with me?"
Shen Que followed Xu Qingye silently for a while, and couldn't help but use a big move.
When Chen Que asked, Xu Qingye finally couldn't help it and pulled Chen Que to talk about the gossips he had heard recently, but they were not big problems, just some things about people snatching roles, and someone being used by the crew to attract fans.
Talking about these, Xu Qingye couldn't stop at all. He found that he really loved this industry.
Chen Que left in a hurry again the next morning. When Xu Qingye woke up at noon, the takeaway that Chen Que ordered for him arrived.
After dinner, Xu Qingye went to the crew to take pictures of Chen Qing, and also stopped by to see if there was anything interesting.
Chen Que returned to City A and first found Fang Xiaoqi. Fang Xiaoqi had not been with Su Ziyu recently and happened to be in a work gap. She was very happy that Chen Que found her so quickly.
"Are you sure you want me to be your assistant? If you're sure, we need to sign a formal contract this time."
Fang Xiaoqi does not belong to any company. Most artist assistants are freelancers and do not stay in a fixed company. Some artists will also ask their relatives and friends to serve as assistants for the sake of privacy protection.
Fang Xiaoqi is a professional assistant. Her contract with Su Ziyu is about to expire. Su Ziyu has many assistants, so it is not necessary to renew the contract. Fang Xiaoqi wanted to come to Shen Que to work, so Su Ziyu gave her a big red envelope and wished her a bright future and did not make things difficult for her.
Perhaps this result was already in mind when he chose to second her to Shen Que.
Back to Chen Que, Fang Xiaoqi was full of energy. She saw Chen Que's potential and knew that within a few years, his name would surely be famous in the entertainment industry.
Huihuang Film and Television has an independent building that looks very spectacular from a distance. Since its establishment, Huihuang Film and Television has contributed many wonderful films and trained many filmmakers. Today, the older generation of movie stars in the circle all have close ties with Huihuang Film and Television.
Shen Que walked into Brilliant Film and Television, and many people looked at him. Under the gaze of everyone, he walked to the front desk and explained his purpose.
"Hello, Mr. Gu and I have an appointment to meet at three in the afternoon."
Shen Que greeted the front desk, and the front desk immediately took him to the special elevator.
Gu Ze is the boss of Huihuang Film and Television. He had just taken over the company and was full of energy. He was very optimistic about Chen Que, so he specially came to receive him in person.
Shen Que went upstairs, and the news that there was a super handsome newcomer in the company spread all of a sudden.
In the agent's office, a girl ran in, put her arm around someone's shoulders from behind, and whispered to her.
"Sister Xiao, there's a super handsome newcomer at the company. He's the Chen Que who was always on the hot search. I heard he's here to discuss a contract, and President Gu is personally meeting him. You haven't mentored a newcomer in a while. Would you mind mentoring Chen Que?"
The person being hugged is Xiao Yang, who is the gold medal agent of Huihuang Film and Television. She has brought out many talented movie stars. The film queen Xu Hong is also an artist under her care. She is also very influential in the circle.
But everything has its pros and cons. Fame brings her glory but also troubles. Her past achievements make her dare not bring in new people easily, for fear that one careless move will wipe out all the glory of the past.
When Xiao Yang heard Chen Que's name, he immediately remembered that it was Xu Qingye's beautiful friend. Xiao Yang had handed her a business card before, but unfortunately Chen Que had never contacted her.
Later, Xu Qingye and Xu Hong had a quarrel, and Xiao Yang was too embarrassed to look for him, and for a while he forgot about Shen Que.
"Did he come alone?"
Xiao Yang's mind was turning over and over, and suddenly he thought of something. He pulled the girl over and asked her. She was worried that Xu Qingye was here too, and many people in the circle were quite interested in Xu Qingye's face.
"I guess so. There was a female assistant waiting for him outside, and he went upstairs alone."
"Oh, I see. If there's a chance, I'd really like to work with him. I wonder if he'd mind my age."
Xiao Yang said something, and the girl quickly complimented him.
"You really like to joke around. You have a lot of experience. Everyone would be happy to work with you."
The two were chatting and laughing when Gu Ze's assistant came in and asked the agents who had the energy to manage new people to go to the conference room upstairs. Xiao Yang was a little confused about this, but followed him upstairs.
When they got upstairs, several agents realized that it was Gu Ze who promised Shen Que to let him choose his own agent. They were called up to be interviewed by Shen Que. A newcomer had such a big face. It seemed that Mr. Gu valued him very much.
Xiao Yang stood where he was, looking at the people who came with him with ugly expressions. It would be really shameful if he lost to them. Xiao Yang hesitated and wanted to leave, but finally couldn't bear to do so. He was thinking that he had to play the emotional card.
Xu Qingye, maybe he will be a breakthrough.
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