Chapter 43 The Forty-Third Melon Maybe It's Fate
There were five agents in total, all of whom had been working in the company for a long time. They were all very experienced and knew what such a big event represented.
Mr. Gu has made such a big fuss about it, he must be very optimistic about Shen Que, and he will definitely be willing to invest a lot of resources in him in the future. Being able to become Shen Que's agent is undoubtedly grabbing a cash cow.
The agents went in one by one and came out with smiles on their faces. Everyone was confident that they could get Shen Que, except for one person who was still a little nervous.
Zhao Wen had just arrived at Huihuang Film and Television and had only managed one newcomer. Just when she had made some progress, the newcomer married a wealthy man and retired from the entertainment industry, catching Zhao Wen off guard. Recently, she has been thinking about finding a newcomer.
When she came, she didn't think much about it and really just thought of her as an ordinary newcomer. But when she saw so many people there, she realized that the problem was not that simple. She wanted to back out, but finally she mustered up the courage to go in. Since she was already here, she had to see what kind of person the other person was.
Walking into the office, Zhao Wen's eyes were immediately attracted by Chen Que. Shen Que was sitting there with a plain face, looking very clean. There was no expression on his face. He should have the image of a kind younger brother, but because of his overly handsome face, he created a sense of distance.
She's the type of person everyone in school likes but doesn't dare approach easily.
Chen Que is tall, with delicate features and a perfect head-to-shoulder ratio, which makes his appearance very suitable for large screens. Zhao Wen has never followed Chen Que, but she has seen his videos many times. Although the performance is only one minute long, she can't help but watch it again every time she sees it. She has lost count of how many times she has seen it.
"Hello, my name is Zhao Wen. I'm still a newcomer in the agent industry, so I can't promise you anything. If you choose me, I can only promise to do my best to get everything done and secure the best resources for you within my ability. Although it may depend more on your looks, your hard work, and your luck."
Zhao Wen gave a brief self-introduction. There was really nothing much to say about her resume, so she could only give a perfunctory introduction to go through the motions.
After Zhao Wen finished speaking, Shen Que looked up and looked at her seriously.
Zhao Wen has a round face and doesn't look aggressive. She gives people a soft and comfortable feeling. After she finished speaking, she sat there quietly waiting for Shen Que to speak. Unlike others, she did not use resources and various benefits to tempt Shen Que to choose them.
"So, you can't make any promises to me. In this regard, you don't have any advantages."
Shen Que spoke, his tone was equally gentle, and even seemed to have a hint of smile. Gu Ze, who had been sitting aside watching the show, glanced at him, then turned to look at the ordinary Zhao Wen, and seemed a little confused.
"You could say that, but in my opinion, what you can achieve on your own will only be better than what we already have. I don't have much experience, so there won't be a fixed routine for training newcomers here. We can work together and find the most suitable path. Of course, what I said is very idealistic. If you choose me, there is a possibility that my mediocrity will delay you."
Zhao Wen nodded, very calmly. In fact, she was not completely without resources, but she felt that those resources were not worthy of Chen Que. Before coming in, she searched Shen Que's name again. In just a few months, he had played a supporting role and relied on himself to get the role of the male lead. It was a work by Lu Bian, a famous actor in the circle. When the drama was broadcast, Shen Que's status would be close to the second-tier, and all this was just the result of his own reckless behavior.
"There's another agent. I'll be able to give you an answer after we finish talking."
Shen Que nodded, stood up and shook hands with Zhao Wen.
After Zhao Wen left, Gu Ze, who had been silent, turned to look at Shen Que.
"Do you think Zhao Wen is a good choice? To be honest, I don't agree with you choosing her. She's just a newbie in the industry."
Shen Que's attitude was very clear. He seemed to have a special admiration for Zhao Wen, although Gu Ze didn't know what was so attractive about the empty words she said.
"What she said is very similar to what my friend said. When I decided to join the industry, he told me that my looks, hard work, talent, and good luck would be enough. Hearing similar words today, I think maybe it's fate. My friend told me that an agent is the person you stay with the longest in your career, so you have to choose them carefully. I think it's extremely rare for people to have some kind of fate-related connection between them. Besides, I'm a rookie, and I don't need someone too strong to control me. Zhao Wen is just right. At least we are comfortable together, and I can express my own opinions."
Shen Que chuckled, and when he recalled the way Xu Qingye spoke at that time, his smile became even stronger.
Rely on yourself, you have to rely on yourself!
"Whatever you say. You're more resourceful than I thought. I thought you were easy to control."
Gu Ze curled his lips. Originally, looking at Chen Que's data, he thought that he was a newcomer who had just graduated from college and had no acting experience. He was a complete blank slate. He thought that he was the kind of newcomer who was eager to rush into the circle with dreams. As a result, Chen Que's personality was much more mature than his age. He had his own opinions and plans for everything.
He doesn't understand the entertainment industry, but he knows how to make himself comfortable.
While chatting, Xiao Yang pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing Shen Cheng, he immediately smiled.
"Why didn't Xiao Shen come to me directly when he came to Brilliant Films? Didn't I give you my business card a long time ago? Could it be that Xiao Ye didn't want you to contact me? There's no conflict between him and me, so you don't have to worry."
Xiao Yang played the emotional card right from the start, but unfortunately Shen Que didn't seem to buy it.
"I lost my business card, so I didn't contact him specifically. He never interferes with my affairs, and choosing Brilliant Films was his full recommendation. As for the agent, since this will be a long-term collaboration, I want to be cautious. I'm also very grateful to Mr. Gu for meeting my small request."
Chen Que's words were flawless. Xiao Yang laughed dryly and didn't dare to mention Xu Qingye again. She looked at Chen Que. After not seeing him for half a year, Chen Que had changed a lot. This change was not in his appearance, but in his whole temperament, which had changed from a student to a star.
What Xiao Yang could talk about was, of course, his resume and connections. Unfortunately, Chen Que had already heard a lot about these things today. It seemed that the agents of Brilliant Film and Television had all brought out movie stars, as if it was standard.
After saying that, Shen Que didn't show anything special. Xiao Yang felt vaguely uneasy, but he didn't know who he had lost to.
Several agents were still waiting outside the meeting room. Soon, Zhao Wen was called in again. The meaning was already very clear.
Zhao Wen was called in, and the expressions of the other people were a little strange.
"This is the intern who just got a full-time job, right? Who did he supervise?"
"That guy won a newcomer award and then got married and retired from the entertainment industry. It's quite a pity."
"Let's go. It seems that there is no chance. That Shen Que probably saw that Zhao Wen had no one else under her command and could lead him wholeheartedly."
Someone spoke up to save his face. They were also surprised that Chen Que would choose the newcomer Zhao Wen. However, this kind of thing is not uncommon in the circle. People in this circle care about rather peculiar things. Maybe Chen Que just likes Zhao Wen particularly.
In the office, Zhao Wen was a little surprised to know that Shen Que chose her. She said those words today just to show off, so she just said them casually.
"Are you really choosing me? Can I know the reason?"
Zhao Wen was still a little uncertain. She couldn't help but look at Shen Que. All choices had reasons, and she was curious about why she was chosen.
"What you said is very similar to what my friend said. Perhaps we are destined to be on the same path."
Shen Que didn't say much, and Zhao Wen also tacitly didn't ask any more questions.
"Alright, you'll have plenty of opportunities to chat later. Go ahead and arrange the dormitories, the nanny car, and so on. After you're settled, we'll have a meeting to look at the follow-up plans. Zhao Wen, pay more attention to Shen Que and don't let him down."
Gu Ze looked at the time and had an appointment in the evening, so he patted Chen Que's shoulder and left. Chen Que and Zhao Wen sat face to face, but Zhao Wen was not overwhelmed by joy.
"Let me introduce myself again. My name is Zhao Wen. Please take care of me in the future. In order to ensure long-term and stable cooperation, can we talk it over first? If there are any issues in the future, we can make corresponding records in a timely manner."
"Do you want to ask me about my dark history, my love history, and all the reasons that may have led to the collapse of the house?"
Shen Que repeated what he had said to Xu Qingye before, but this time he added one more sentence.
"I like men. Although I don't think this is a bad thing, I still want to tell you about it."
Zhao Wen was taking notes with her head down. When she heard Shen Que's words, she looked up at him, with no special expression on her face.
"Well, I'll keep an eye on that. Could I ask about your relationship status? It's not like we don't allow artists to date. If they are, then we might want to avoid hyping up couples in future promotions. I need to confirm this with you."
"I'm not in a relationship right now, but I don't like hyping up couples, so there's no need to prepare such promotional plans for me."
Shen Que thought about Xu Qingye's heartless look and shook his head, wondering when he would finally come to his senses.
"I understand. I have it all figured out. If you have any questions in the future, please contact me immediately. I will definitely try my best to cooperate with you."
Zhao Wen packed up her things. Shen Que seemed to have thought of something. He added Zhao Wen on WeChat and sent her some data.
"This data knows me better than I know myself. Just take a quick look at it."
Chen Que forwarded the data that Xu Qingye had previously sorted out for Fang Xiaoqi to Zhao Wen. Zhao Wen clicked on it and took a look. The data was very detailed, recording every aspect of Chen Que. From the densely packed text, one could tell the care that this person had put into sorting it out.
"This doesn't look like something an assistant would have compiled. Someone who could write down everything about you in such detail must be very close to you."
"Family, partners, fellow travelers, it's quite complicated anyway."
Shen Que smiled self-deprecatingly. Xu Qingye had defined all kinds of strange relationships for them, but ultimately it was not what he desired.
Zhao Wen looked at Chen Que and understood the unspoken meaning in his words. This person was very important to him, perhaps the one he liked.
Huihuang Entertainment always provides dormitories for artists, which vary according to their status. Chen Que is a newcomer, so the company arranged a single apartment for him. The location is good, because the surrounding communities are basically inhabited by artists, so the security is very tight, and the company can be notified immediately if something happens.
"Where do you live now? I'll help you pack your things."
Zhao Wen collected the keys according to the procedures, and contacted the nanny car and driver. It would take some time for the supporting staff to take up their posts.
"I'm staying at a friend's house in the Chaori neighborhood. I actually have an apartment in City A, but I haven't lived there in a while."
Shen Que reported two addresses, and Zhao Wen had a complicated expression. Whether it was the house in Chaori Community or the other house, they were much better than the one arranged by the company.
"Just move to my own house and say it's the dormitory arranged by the company."
Shen Que thought about it, maybe he acted too close to Xu Qingye, like a brother. If he kept a little distance, maybe he would have different ideas.
Zhao Wen nodded, ignoring his various twists and turns, and directly contacted the driver to go to Chaori Community.
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