Using experienced people can help avoid making many basic mistakes. Although Yang Siqi did not agree to work for Chen Zhe, since he is already here, it's okay to learn from her experience.
Chen Zhe had Wu Yuanyuan call over those talented actors and singers, who then gave a brief performance in front of Yang Siqi.
Yang Siqi originally thought she would just go through the motions, but when she saw these people perform, she was surprised and couldn't help but go over to ask them more questions. She was surprised to find that several of them came from very prestigious schools, and some were very experienced singers with remarkable creative talent.
Why didn't you participate in the competition before?
Yang Siqi asked.
“We went, but it was no use. Either we were eliminated in the audition, or we received an empty trophy that no one cared about. Some companies are very cunning. They sign us first and then freeze us out. Several of us have gone bankrupt trying to pay the breach of contract fees.”
Yang Siqi nodded. She was well aware of the shady dealings in some competitions, and some contestants without strong backgrounds were indeed treated this way.
Seeing these talented singers, Yang Siqi couldn't resist the urge to recruit them to her company.
But Chen Zhe was there, so she couldn't say anything. She would be condemned for poaching someone's boyfriend in public.
"Mr. Yang, what do you think of the abilities of our colleagues?"
Yang Siqi nodded; "Their professional skills are all up to par, but..."
"But what?"
"It's not easy to handle when packaged."
"How so?"
"Their image... is too avant-garde..."
Yang Siqi didn't say it too bluntly, but what he meant was that these people had large tattoos all over their bodies, and they also had earrings and pierced ears, making them very flamboyant and individualistic.
One singer responded somewhat discontentedly, "Teacher Yang, what's wrong with our image? Rock music is all like this, is that wrong?"
"It's not that it's wrong, but it's true that there are restrictions on performances in public places."
"It doesn't matter, we just want to be ourselves, and we've long since stopped fantasizing about becoming famous."
"Yes! That's right! We disdain associating with those hypocritical scoundrels. Some trashy people write trashy songs with no substance whatsoever."
These people not only have avant-garde appearances, but they also speak very flamboyantly, using a lot of vulgar language.
Yang Siqi shrugged at Chen Zhe, and Chen Zhe immediately understood what she meant.
These people are indeed talented, but they are too arrogant, making it difficult to get them to obey and follow orders.
"Don't you guys really want to be famous?"
Chen Zhe asked them a question in return.
Several people fell silent. It would be a lie to say they didn't want to become famous. They had all dreamed of becoming wildly famous, otherwise they wouldn't have participated in the competition. But the reality was that they simply couldn't become famous.
"Mr. Yang Siqi is a very famous agent in the industry. You may have heard of this before. I called her here today to ask her to give you some guidance. I hope your talents can be showcased. Is it really what you want to stay cooped up in this small place forever?"
"Mr. Chen, who wouldn't want to become famous? But we all know the rules, we can't become famous."
"You say you can't become famous because you've never been famous before, and you don't know the process of becoming famous. That's why you make this judgment. But Mr. Yang knows how to become famous and how to make someone famous."
"Mr. Chen, you flatter me..."
Yang Siqi smiled modestly.
"Mr. Yang, I know your capabilities very well and I trust you completely, which is why I went to so much trouble to call you here. Although our cooperation didn't work out, I really admire your insightful points just now."
Chen Zhe knows how to praise people; he knows how to make someone feel comfortable listening to his words.
"On the contrary, it's you guys who can't stand it. Mr. Yang only pointed out a problem with the image. I want to ask you a question sincerely: Is your understanding of rock and roll just about the surface image?"
"Of course not!!"
A girl with pierced ears and brightly colored hair screamed.
This girl's name is Zhang Meili, a common name that contrasts sharply with her exaggerated appearance.
"Zhang Meili, then tell me what your understanding of rock and roll is?"
"Rock and roll is a spirit! An undying spirit! It symbolizes resistance and discontent with society."
"Yes! Meili is right! We maintain this image because we follow the essence of rock and roll and say no to the bad traditions of society. It's not just about being non-mainstream!"
Chen Zhe shook his head; "Although I don't really understand your industry, I've loved listening to rock music since I was a child. I like a rock singer named Cui Kang. You probably know him. If he doesn't perform on stage, his appearance is no different from an ordinary passerby, right?"
"This...this is different..."
"What's different?" Chen Zhe countered.
"Rock and roll is about everyone being different. He has his style, we have ours, so why should we follow his style?"
"You're right, people are indeed different, and we can't expect everyone to be the same. But your desires are the same; you all want to be famous, right?"
The group of people looked at each other and then nodded.
Of course, if someone is talented, they definitely want to become famous.
"Since you share the same desire, I have to tell you a principle."
"Mr. Chen, there's no need to preach any grand principles; we can't stand your brainwashing tactics."
These people were indeed quite rebellious, daring to say such things even in front of Chen Zhe. However, Chen Zhe was not annoyed; he simply smiled and continued talking to himself.
"Practice is the standard for testing truth. The places where predecessors have trod are called roads. Roads are for successors to walk on. You can take a look at the stars in Xia Kingdom. Without exception, they all maintain a relatively healthy image. I don't mean anything by healthy. Healthy means an image that is recognized by the public. Only when the public recognizes a star can a star become a star. Am I right?"
Those people were initially smiling and indifferent, but after hearing Chen Zhe's words, several of them began to reflect.
When Zhang Meili saw everyone reflecting on their actions, she became a little anxious.
Being unconventional is one of her ways of gaining attention; if she dressed normally, she wouldn't stand out.
"I disagree with you!! You're wrong. Look at those foreign celebrities, they dress very flamboyantly too!"
"You know it's overseas, and you can't become stars overseas, that's a fact."
"Whatever!! I just like it. Whether I'm famous or not is not important to me, don't you all agree?"
Zhang Meili wanted to gain everyone's approval, but the support she received was not as strong as before.
Some people have already accepted Chen Zhe's statement.
“Beautiful, Mr. Chen is right. Perhaps we should try to make a change.”
"You're talking nonsense! What's there to change? You guys aren't that naive, are you? You really think he can make you famous? Stop daydreaming. Fame requires life, do you have that kind of life?"
"Zhang Meili, I'll say it again: you've never been famous, so you're not qualified to give your opinion."
Chen Zhe sensed that this person was a troublemaker, and his voice carried a slight warning.
But Zhang Meili either didn't understand or was deliberately resisting.
"Just because I don't have it doesn't mean you do! I've never been famous, but have you? None of us have ever been famous, so according to your logic, none of us are qualified!"
Yang Siqi, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore.
"I've never been famous, but all the stars I've worked with have become incredibly popular. I think I have the right to say that, right?"
Yang Siqi's words carried weight; as soon as she spoke, Zhang Meili fell silent.
"Some people aren't famous not because of a lack of ability or fate, but more because they have a problem with themselves. To put it simply, they're not smart enough and don't know how to appreciate what they've got!"
Yang Siqi's words were practically a blatant insult. Zhang Meili's face stung; having been reprimanded by this renowned agent in the industry, she felt powerless to retaliate.
“Even as an outsider, I can tell that Mr. Chen wants to make you famous, which is why he went to so much trouble to talk to you. But what about you? You don’t show any respect for your superiors, and you don’t know how to conduct yourselves. Does being a rock musician mean you have to be hated by everyone? I don’t think that’s rock music, I think that’s insane!”
Yang Siqi gave them a good scolding, leaving them speechless. Sometimes, that's the advantage of experience. As someone recognized in the industry, she had more authority than Chen Zhe.
When Yang Siqi scolds someone, she doesn't seem very angry. She always points out the problem incisively and can also use similar cases for analysis, which makes her very convincing.
Chen Zhe couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "[If only I could have brought her here; she really is a very capable person.]"
"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said these things, but I just couldn't help it. If these people were in my company, I would definitely fire them. You're too kind."
Upon hearing Yang Siqi's suggestion to Chen Zhe to fire them, several of them panicked. They knew nothing else besides this, and jobs were hard to find these days. If they were really fired, their survival would be a problem.
Several people have already started to apologize to Chen Zhe.
But Zhang Meili stubbornly refused to admit her mistake.
Chen Zhe didn't tolerate her; he knew he had to establish his authority, so he fired Zhang Meili on the spot.
Upon hearing that she had been fired, Zhang Meili slammed the chair aside and stormed off in anger.
The colleagues present looked at each other, hesitant to speak, but ultimately dared not say anything.
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