Chapter 243 I Want Chen Li
"Jinxiao Entertainment", conference room.
"Baihe, Chen Ce, and Guo Zichu's contracts are expiring and none of them plan to renew them."
Lu Jinzhao sighed and flipped through the contract in front of him. "Didn't they mention the renewal terms? Did you bring them up?"
The person opposite was wearing casual clothes, had a round face and a round belly, and squinted eyes. He was none other than Brother Bo, the most powerful agent in the company besides Sister Kuan.
Bo chuckled, his tone resigned. "It's pointless to mention it. They're all so eager to start their own studios and go it alone. Damn it. When they were new to me, I fought tooth and nail for their resources. Now that they've grown wings, they can't wait to fly away. What a bunch of ungrateful wolves!"
"Boss Lu, it's not that I can't keep them, it's that their hearts are too wild. They're all first- and second-tier actors now. If they all leave, who will be left under my command? Ren Jia? Tang De?"
Lu Jinzhao looked at Bo Ge with a complicated expression. In fact, the entertainment industry is like this. Once an actor has achieved success, he will inevitably want to go solo. Unless there are particularly attractive renewal conditions or constraints in the contract, they can be retained by force.
But good resources are limited, and contractual constraints may not always be effective.
"Don't worry, this also indirectly proves your ability. These people have grown up with you, and now they are all actors in the industry who are capable of carrying a drama." Lu Jinzhao comforted him.
"It's useless. Is there anyone who knows how to be grateful?"
As they were talking, the door opened and Sister Kuan walked in slowly. Seeing the two men's grim expressions, she couldn't help but say, "Don't look so sad. I've transferred a few people to your management. They're all promising talents."
After saying that, he threw a stack of artist files in front of Bo Ge: "You can choose."
Brother Bo saw Sister Kuan grinning and said, "Sister, can you give me the Shenli?"
"Can I give Chu He to you?"
"That's fine. Chuhe is so nice. She has been following you all the way to the top for such a long time. I like people who know how to be grateful!" Bo Ge said half-jokingly.
Because he knew that even if Sister Kuan was willing, Ji Chuhe would definitely not be willing. She was brought all the way to the top female star by Sister Kuan, and she just renewed her contract with Sister Kuan for another five years last year because she was determined to be with Sister Kuan.
Sister Kuan knew he was joking: "Don't be so ridiculous. You don't have to be sad about those who didn't renew their contracts. They're where they are today mostly because of you. Leaving you won't necessarily make them any better off."
Lu Jinzhao also nodded: "A forced melon is not sweet. Besides, Jinxiao has no shortage of artists. You can pick any of them. The company will definitely make arrangements based on you."
Boge flipped through the book casually without much interest, and finally curled his lips: "I want Chenli."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jinzhao and Sister Kuan looked at each other, their expressions surprisingly consistent, both with frowns on their faces.
Chen Li's contract at that time was negotiated by Chen Ci personally, that is, she negotiated with Sister Kuan herself. If it was Brother Bo who was replaced halfway, Miss Chen Ci would definitely not agree.
Besides, Ren Jia is under Bo Ge's management. Lu Jinzhao can't just forget about the previous incident. How can he put Chen Li and Ren Jia under the same agent?
"Chen Li can't be taken care of. Her situation is special and she can only be taken care of by Sister Kuan." Lu Jinzhao said clearly.
Sister Kuan said nothing, but she didn't give in either.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the office door, and it was Chen Li who came.
"Sister Kuan, Mr. Lu."
Chen Li entered the conference room and greeted Sister Kuan and Lu Jinzhao before looking at the chubby Bo Ge. Sister Kuan introduced him, "A Li, this is Bo Ge."
Chen Li had heard of Bo Ge a long time ago. He was a well-known figure in the industry and had brought out many popular artists.
"Hello, Brother Bo," Shen Li greeted him obediently.
It was also the first time for Bo Ge to see Chen Li in person. She was more vivid and lively than the stills on the Internet, and her youthful and tender energy was really endearing.
He smiled and said, "Ali, right? You're even cuter than in the photo."
Chen Li smiled sheepishly, and Lu Jinzhao looked at her and asked, "Ali, why are you in the company?"
"Sister Kuan asked me to sign two supplementary contracts."
"Oh yes, I'll go get the contract before joining the team." Sister Kuan said as she stood up and left the office.
"Ali, sit down and wait." Lu Jinzhao asked Chen Li to sit down, then looked at Bo Ge and said, "Take these materials back and take a closer look. They were all selected by Sister Kuan. Her vision is not wrong."
Bo Ge nodded, but his eyes were fixed on Shen Li. He half-jokingly asked, "Ali, would you consider following me? The resources I have are no worse than Sister Kuan's!"
Chen Li gave an awkward yet polite smile: "Brother Bo, this is inappropriate, right?"
"Stop teasing her. How can you snatch someone away in front of her?" Lu Jinzhao frowned.
"How could it be face to face? Sister Kuan isn't here." Bo Ge didn't care and continued shamelessly, "Really, Ah Li, think about it. Sister Kuan has Ji Chuhe, so the best resources must go to her. You're the first one to come to me, so I'll give you all the good resources."
"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Bo, but I'd better follow Sister Kuan." Chen Li firmly rejected him in a soft and sticky tone.
She doesn't need the best resources, she just needs the resources she wants.
Bo Ge instantly wilted like an eggplant hit by frost, and casually picked up the documents on the table: "Okay, I won't be boring myself here anymore."
Before leaving, he added to Chen Li: "Come find me anytime if you change your mind!"
After Brother Bo left, Lu Jinzhao quickly explained, "Brother Bo is like this, but he doesn't have bad intentions. He's furious because several actors he trained are leaving!"
Chen Li nodded when she heard that, and when she thought about how Bo Ge had forced himself to smile just now, she suddenly felt a little sorry for him.
"By the way, Ali, the conditions on the crew this time are relatively difficult. There is definitely no independent lounge. The company has provided you with a small RV, otherwise it would be too inconvenient." Lu Jinzhao said.
In the new drama "Girlhood", she plays a girl who was trafficked to the mountains. The crew filmed on location in a village in the mountains. The food and accommodation were very difficult, but the RV can greatly improve this problem. There is a small kitchen and a bed in the car.
"It's okay, Mr. Lu. I'll just be like everyone else. When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Chen Li didn't care much about it.
She has slept in bunk beds in the same room with her sister since she was a child. She is not a delicate person. She knows that filming this movie is very hard and has prepared for it.
"I know you don't want to be treated specially, but don't worry, there are many actors who can't endure hardship. There will definitely be more than just your RV joining the crew. Just follow the company's arrangements."
Chen Li nodded when she heard this, and did not insist on this matter any further.
After signing the contract, Chen Li came out of the conference room with Sister Kuan and heard a commotion outside. She looked closely and found that it was Ji Chuhe who came to the company!
(End of this chapter)
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