Chapter 43
This group of people were already very curious. Among the seven people, only Li Chu curled his lips. From his expression, it seemed that he knew the inside story. They poked here and there, indicating that he should share the gossip immediately.
Li Chu was annoyed and whispered a few words. He felt that this was a simple matter, just a business marriage, without any emotional basis, and they might get divorced in a few years.
But the others looked thoughtful after hearing this.
Then Su Ning hung up the phone.
The person on the other side didn't seem to want to hang up, but he didn't care. He looked at the time and prepared to get off the car and leave.
Shen Mingzheng brought him here today and will come here to pick him up in the evening. He will be here soon.
The rest of the management team and the crew of the group variety show had already left, and the only ones left were Su Ning and the seven of them. Su Ning signaled them to go in and rest early, but Zhou Heng stopped at the door.
"Boss Su, can you wait a moment before leaving?" he said, "I want to talk to you."
As soon as he said this, the others who were about to go in stopped and looked at each other. It turned out that Zhou Heng was not the only one who had problems.
Su Ning took a step forward and said, "Ask."
As the general agent, he does have an obligation to answer questions from the artists.
"I just heard that phone call," Zhou Heng said hesitantly, "Mr. Su, what if someone comes to our company to snatch our people again?"
Su Ning smiled: "Don't be afraid, it's not like I don't have the money to hire a bodyguard."
Don't underestimate the people he invited. They are not on the same level as those from Jianfeng. They were hired by Su Hongda.
Look for these people, that's the coal bosses' home turf.
The early coal mining industry was very chaotic. Not to mention robberies, there were even armed fights. How could the people he could find to watch over the place be comparable to those from an ordinary bodyguard company?
Su Hongda is not without ability. On the contrary, if he is placed in the right position, he will become generous and very useful, and can do things that Su Ning cannot do. It just takes someone to tap his abilities.
After hearing this, Zhou Heng breathed a sigh of relief.
He had just heard Li Chu talk about the marriage between President Su and the Shen family, and he sensitively felt that this was more or less related to the power struggle among the big families. They were just some small idols, and even Ji Mowei, who had the richest family, did not have a background in the entertainment industry.
A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. If he had to choose a side, between Jianfeng and Suning, he would choose Suning.
Just looking at the first step of business resource planning, the gap between the two is apparent.
He wanted to show his loyalty at the moment, but even though the young man tried his best to conceal it, Su Ning still understood what he meant.
Except for Zhou Heng, he thought that other people in the team seemed to have the same idea and wanted to take sides.
Well, except Li Chu.
Li Chu had already become as steadfast as he could be, leaving him no room for loyalty.
But to Zhou Heng's surprise, Su Ning shook his head.
"Zhou Heng, you misunderstood what I meant," he said, "This is not my plan for everyone."
The young idols standing on the stage in front of him, who were able to stand out from such a popular show as "Idol Picture 4", were already mature trainees who had been tested by the market.
However, going from a trainee competition to a real artist is like graduating from school and entering society as a student. It is a completely different path, and it is normal to choose to rely entirely on some stronger force.
But idols can never do that.
Liang Xiaoliang chose sides because of Qilin's business considerations, but people and companies are different, and idols are not commodities.
"You are living people. I am not here to restrict your freedom or completely control your thoughts. I am only here to protect your safety and, to a certain extent, to give you professional advice and help."
"For example, today, if you didn't want to leave with me, I couldn't go in and grab you out and put you in the car. You came here from the peak, and you changed your master."
It is a terrible thing for idols to have no personality or ideas of their own, as they will become puppets.
Su Ning didn't like this.
"Now I am preparing accommodation for you and negotiating resources. This is what I should do as your general agent for the past year and a half. You don't need to thank me in particular or think that I am so great. This is my job responsibility."
"The main reason I do all this is because the company splits the money."
Su Ning told the truth and then explained patiently.
"The more you earn, the more I earn. Naturally, no one wants you to develop well more than me. As for the rumors that I'm biased in resources because of Li Chu, or that I'm resentful of you because of my absence, I won't do that because there's no need."
"I can assure you that during the operation of the group, I will do my best to give you the best resources, better than what Jianfeng and Yaoguang can give. In this year and a half, I hope that you and the fans will not be disappointed."
"But as an agent, I cannot decide your idol career, I can only influence it. The same goes for fans or a company."
"You are the only ones who decide your fate. You need to think clearly about your own choices. When making decisions, first of all, you must be true to yourself."
After he said this, Zhou Heng and others fell silent.
The scene was silent for a long time, during which everyone had their own ideas.
It hasn't been long since their competition ended, and their current statistics are still looking good, especially after today's magazine shoot. They understand in their hearts that it is because of their high popularity that they were able to get an exception and appear on the cover of V Magazine, but they are also afraid that this good time cannot be maintained.
People can't just look at the present, they also have to think about the future. Show fans are not loyal, this is something the whole industry knows.
Generally speaking, after a variety show ends, 90% of the fans attracted by the show will run away.
The better situation for them is that the popularity of Idol Four is not just due to the variety show effect, but they have a stage that is popular, which is equivalent to having works. However, how can it be so easy to maintain long-term popularity?
They are now considered popular stars, but they still cannot avoid being manipulated by others. Because of their desire for a better future, they subconsciously want to find a more reliable person to rely on, but this reliable person says, you are free, and you must first learn to be responsible for yourself.
"What are you afraid of? Why do you have the heart to think so much?" Li Chu stood there and stroked his hair. He didn't seem to be panicked at all. "I think I will always be popular."
He raised his chin slightly, showing no sign of anxiety.
Li Chu, who had been beaten by society, already knew very firmly what he wanted. Behind his unconditional belief in Su Ning was his now very stable spiritual core.
But when Lin Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but clasped his hands and said in confusion: "But apart from performing on stage, I don't know much about other things."
He originally thought that if he made it into this industry, he would just be able to perform on bigger and more stages, but an unexpected incident right after his debut gave him a scare.
"It's okay," Su Ning said, "If you need anything, I will teach you little by little."
It is normal to have some shortcomings or not understand something temporarily. They still have plenty of time and opportunities to learn through trial and error. However, a shining idol who always stands in the spotlight and attracts thousands of fans to go crazy for him is by no means an empty shell who listens to others in everything.
Most importantly, always think.
This Su Ning cannot replace them.
He stood there saying these words, the street lights shining on him, as if there really was some warm holy light.
At this moment, when Shen Mingzheng arrived, he had heard almost everything that was said.
Su Ning also saw him, so there was no need to avoid him and he waved for him to come over.
Shen Mingzheng knew that Su Ning didn't say this to him, but he took it to heart and felt like he was hit by something.
In his previous life, countless people hoped that he would be a puppet of a company or someone, and that all he had to do was be obedient. It seemed that as long as he lost himself, failure in this circle would not be so painful. He would rather die than surrender, but in the end he did not get an answer.
But now there are people sitting here, speaking frankly that it is natural to have their own ideas, and it should be encouraged.
He suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed like many of the heavy things that had been weighing on my heart for a long time, like weights, had faded away.
Shen Mingzheng suddenly realized now that he had been living a very peaceful life during this period of time. He spent a lot of time on composing music. Although the songs he wrote in his previous life were popular, he still felt that they were not good enough when he listened to them now, so he wanted to make some changes.
In fact, he has always wanted to do these things, but he has never had such a simple environment.
Because Su Ning is here, at least for this period of time, he really doesn't have to think so much.
Then, Shen Mingzheng stepped forward and added a few words to everyone standing there who were still confused: "Go in first. If you have any questions about the arrangements, I have something to say to you on behalf of Shen's Pictures."
Seven people followed him in and sat down on the sofa, only then did they know what Shen Mingzheng wanted to tell them - the production progress of the first album.
Mr. Shen played a demo for them, which of course could not be played outside, so they could only listen to it here first.
As soon as the music came out, everyone could hear from the opening that it was a very nice and catchy song. Even though it had not been completed yet, it immediately perked people up and everyone's eyes became more determined.
Su Ning listened and soon realized that there was Shen Mingzheng's style in it. Mature musicians always have their own special style, and experienced producers can also hear it.
There was no need to say much. When Su Ning looked up at Shen Mingzheng, both of them knew what the other meant.
Li Chu sat aside, watching them looking at each other with a knowing smile, moved his mouth, but didn't say anything.
He could see the tacit understanding between Su Ning and Shen Mingzheng, as if they knew what the other was thinking without saying anything.
No wonder the young master said that they are the same kind of people.
Tsk.
After chatting with the seven people about some management planning matters, before leaving, Su Ning specially called Li Chu and said, "If there is anything, you can always come to me. I am also afraid that they may not understand. Also, I want to tell you one thing alone."
"After Jiang Chenfeng went to jail, his studio also went bankrupt. After Chunqing cleaned up the mess, she said she didn't want to be an artist anymore, and wanted to be behind the scenes like me," Su Ning said. "She's pretty good at makeup, so I plan to sign a formal contract with her and ask her to try to be your group's makeup artist. If she does well, I'll give her a promotion and a raise."
"I feel more at ease if she stays with you."
Naturally, there is more than one makeup artist for the seven-member group, so Zhou Chunqing is essentially starting over, and Li Chu also knows this.
Now that Li Chu is paying off the family debt, Zhou Chunqing doesn't have to worry about it anymore. Li Chu is also willing to continue supporting her, but in addition to money, everyone will constantly seek their own value. Besides, being an artist is not the only way out in this industry. She also doesn't want to be idle all the time and be a parasite who only relies on her younger brother.
Li Chu whispered, "Thank you."
If it weren't for Su Ning, he and his sister wouldn't be where they are today.
"Why are you thanking me?" Su Ning said with a smile. "Let's go, go to bed and don't stay up late. I'll bring you something delicious next time I come over. If you want anything else, just tell me."
"Then you have to promise to come and see me often." Li Chu felt that the young master was still a little partial, so he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, "Also, I will definitely take good care of these people, don't worry."
"People are older than you." Su Ning reminded him, and could only touch his head with a smile, "You, just take care of yourself."
He had arranged everything and seemed to be able to handle it with ease. On the way back in the car, Su Ning showed a little concern in front of Shen Mingzheng and asked him, "Should I ask more people to look after them? After all, they are not very old."
It is inevitable that newcomers will stumble when they start out.
"No, give them some time. They are all adults, not fools. It won't be too late to talk to them in detail when something happens in the future," Shen Mingzheng looked at him, "and I thought you said those words to make them be more careful."
Su Ning: ...
Well, that's pretty much it.
The words may be rough, but the truth is there.
After the two of them left, the young people who had just debuted thought about it, as if they had taken a step out of ignorance, so they did not leave the sofa for the time being. Especially after Li Chu came back, some people raised their hands to ask questions.
"Xiao Chu."
"What's wrong?"
"Are they really getting married for business?" Bai Ruoyi asked seriously, "It doesn't look like that to me."
He also watched Shen Mingzheng holding Su Ning's hand from behind. In particular, the look in Mr. Shen's eyes when he looked down at Su Ning did not look innocent no matter how he looked at it. This was not the kind of business marriage that was in name only.
Li Chu: ...
"sleep!"
Didn't you say that?
Bai Ruoyi had good eyesight and went to bed immediately.
…
Everyone has different ideas in their minds, and the group's schedule is still moving forward. Not long after, V Magazine released the filming highlights and some group photos of that day. The industry's satisfaction with this group of photos can be seen from the attitude of the Simu brand.
——Because on the day when the pictures and footage were released, Simu’s new perfume series officially announced the endorsement of Glory.
No matter how much the fans quarreled before, now is the time to be extremely excited and proud.
I thought it was just the cover, but I didn’t expect it to be a high-end luxury endorsement!
Double surprise!
"After debuting, they are endorsing luxury brands! I want to ask which newly debuted group has such a face, and it has to be ours!"
"Woo woo woo, little one, you are so proud of me."
“I have to say, this set of photos is really beautiful. V Za’s aesthetics are really top-notch in the industry.”
This set of pictures is indeed beautiful, and it also coincides with the promotional copy of this perfume series by a major beauty blogger who cooperated with Simu Chang, triggering an unexpected publicity effect.
"The collection from Simu this time is different from the floral and fruity scents we often smell."
"Its cold and unique feeling is very special. I don't want to describe it simply as 'cold and aloof'. Wearing a coat in this autumn and winter, walking through the city streets, and then smelling the faint scent of perfume from the collar, one can't help but imagine oneself as a killer on a mission. I walk on the dark side of this city, and the camera seems to turn me into an old black-and-white movie when it shoots me."
I am so different from the public that they can’t catch my trace. They just smell a little bit of fragrance when they leave the scene. That’s the style of this perfume. It’s so cool.”
Also, the blogger’s copy should be more concise and down-to-earth.
"Different from the usual sweet girl scents, I feel this series of perfumes is in line with my current mental state when I wear it to work."
"If there's any idiot in the workplace who makes me upset, I'll go up and break his neck."
It seems impossible to feel the specialness of this fragrance just by words, but when combined with the pictures taken by fashion magazines, a clear sense of picture is immediately apparent.
If this is not enough to make people go viral, then the group variety show that Su Ning released next can be said to have pushed this matter even further.
Some passers-by knew in their hearts that this was probably a battle to recruit members that often occurred in limited groups. It was often a mess before, and some young idols were delayed. However, the passers-by could only sigh a few words before and could not do anything.
Now, it is very refreshing to see these seven people fighting a battle of wits and courage in order to get back together.
There are also some clips that really have a variety show feel, such as Qu Shoubai wearing height-enhancing clothes to disguise himself as a 1.9-meter-tall model at the nearby filming location, and "connecting" with Zhou Heng in the bathroom. Both of them are in a rush, nervous and exciting.
For example, Li Chu and Ji Mowei felt that the window was too small and were afraid that Lin Zhi could not get out, so they were thinking of other ways. The next second, Lin Zhi came out like a fish.
The two people looked at him from below with their mouths wide open, like two not very smart little fools;
When Wang Ruoyi and Ruisong were running, they hid in the corridor and thought they were almost discovered. But when they went out, they found out that it was just a mannequin wearing clothes and it was a false alarm...wait.
"My goodness, is this the business war in your entertainment industry?"
“Hahahaha, you can play it like this!”
"Fuck, when Lin Zhi came out, I thought he had cartilage skills, so powerful."
"It was Qu Shoubai's idea to leave the maple leaf at the scene! He ran away but still insisted on finding the man in black to put the leaf there. I can't believe it, brother. How can you be so immature with your thick eyebrows and big eyes?"
"Oh, why should I say that?"
It seems that variety show fans, who are usually short-sighted, are still enthusiastic about this group variety show.
Not long after, the members of Gua Tuan formally responded to this matter in an online live broadcast facing fans.
"In the past year and a half, the seven of us will still focus on the group's arrangements. This is not only a contract requirement, but also our own idea," Zhou Heng said. "This will not make us lose our own light. We are first and foremost a whole. We will work hard together and will not let everyone down."
The tone is humble and firm, which reminds me of the emotion and reluctance I felt when I saw the fourth picture.
Moreover, when the seven of them get together now and play and joke around, it seems that their relationship is much better than when they debuted.
The real protagonist is like this, and the combination effect is still very good, so the fans also lost their memories on the spot and quickly turned their guns against the outside world.
"Fight? We didn't fight."
"Yeah, didn't you see that the relationship between the main characters is pretty good? Before, they were manipulated by people with ulterior motives. Now our group has the two major resources of V Magazine's cover and Si Mu, and the future is bright. We fans are busy being happy, so how can we have time to quarrel?"
"Anyone who stirs up trouble at this time will be labeled a black member! They just want to see our group do well!"
Although there are bound to be unhappiness among their respective fans, at least on the surface, they do look quite harmonious.
After this incident, no matter what Jianfeng wanted to do, it would be impossible, because the account of the so-called "big fan" who started the trouble at the beginning had been reported by the small fans who reacted.
Naturally, the promotional advertisement scheduled for the three people at that time was not filmed. Jian Feng wanted to send someone to use the same trick to get the people back, but how could the bodyguards called by Su Hongda let him succeed?
They were all blocked back.
Su Hongda was really proud.
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