"Xu Lu, are you crazy? This is Mr. Xiong, the company's director! What are you, an artist under 'Xia Lifei', doing putting on airs in front of Mr. Xiong?"
Zhou Yu was almost driven to the brink of explosion by the attitude of the guy opposite him.
He had originally planned to introduce Boss Xiong himself, and then Xu Lu would respectfully invite the two of them inside.
In this way, I can also leave a good impression of being capable in front of Boss Xiong.
Who knew that this kid named Xu Lu was so incredibly rude, he didn't take me and Boss Xiong seriously at all!
Didn't you see that Boss Xiong's face has turned black?
Although it was this kid named Xu Lu who offended Boss Xiong, Zhou Yu was worried that he would also be implicated, so he quickly stepped forward and said angrily.
Unfortunately, Xu Lu did not respond to these words.
He maintained his nonchalant demeanor and said:
"What do you mean by 'Boss Xiong' or 'Boss Niu'? What do you have to do with me? Are you guys even involved in something?"
"If you have nothing else to do, get out of here. Can't you see our company people are discussing serious business here?"
In fact, Xu Lu already knew the origins of these two people after hearing the name 'Xia Lifei'.
But as he just said, what does it have to do with him?
He signed with an independent studio under Boss Yang, and the contract was quite lenient, with virtually no restrictions.
As for these people from Xia Lifeng Film and Television Company, they have absolutely no connection with Xu Lu. Why would he need to curry favor with them?
Another point is that Xu Lu is now planning to start his own business.
Don't tell me you're just a director of some 'Xia Lifei' company.
Even if the president of 'Xia Lifei' came, he could simply ignore you if he wanted to.
"You... Xu Lu, you've really gone mad! How dare you spout such nonsense in front of Boss Xiong? You're finished! Just wait to be completely blacklisted by the company! You're finished!"
Zhou Yu was completely enraged and shouted.
But at the same time, he also felt a secret joy.
Because that kid on the other side is so arrogant, Boss Xiong will definitely not let him off the hook afterward.
Just as Zhou Yu had expected, Xiong Tang, the director known as 'Xia Lifei', was also furious at this moment.
In the past, all the artists in the company treated him, Boss Xiong, with utmost respect.
But today, he felt the humiliation of being ignored, which was a real slap in the face.
He's just an artist from a studio under Xia Lifei, yet he can disregard Xia Lifei's position as a director.
This is absolutely outrageous!
But Xiong Tang still remembered his main purpose for coming today, and the value of the artist named Xu Lu in front of him.
He made a point of looking into it yesterday.
This artist named Xu Lu has not only become a sensation with a short video series, but is also a major streamer with millions of followers.
All these values combined, even for a large company like Xia Lifei, are second only to the benefits that top-tier celebrities can bring.
If Xiong Tang can sign such an artist, his influence on the board of directors will increase further.
After all, in a board of directors, whoever controls more resources has more say.
Why is Mr. Yang able to secure a seat on the board of directors?
Besides her own status in the industry, the artists under her studio are also a major reason.
Thinking of this, Xiong Tang took a deep breath, forced a smile onto his face, and said:
"Alright, Xiao Zhou, don't talk like that. We're all colleagues at 'Xia Lifei' and we're all working for the company. Our positions don't mean anything."
"Xiao Xu, I'm Xiong Tang, you can call me Boss Xiong. You may not have met me before, but I've come to see you with great sincerity."
At this point, Xiong Tang paused for a moment.
Perhaps he was getting into the flow of his speech, because the expression on his face wasn't as stiff as before.
"I know you're a talented young man with good acting skills. I have a film that's missing a lead actor..."
Xu Lu was not surprised when Xiong Tang finished speaking.
Zhou Yu, who came with him, looked completely bewildered.
"What? This..."
Zhou Yu was genuinely dumbfounded.
He originally thought that coming with Boss Xiong was to make his stance clear to this kid named Xu Lu.
The message is to tell the other party that making extra money behind the company's back is absolutely unacceptable...
Who knew that, judging from what Mr. Xiong is saying now, he clearly wants to give the male lead role in a movie to Xu Lu.
This is so unexpected!
Zhou Yu stared at Boss Xiong expectantly, hoping to find out the reason from him.
But at this moment, Xiong Tang's attention was entirely focused on Xu Lu, and he paid no attention to his little follower at all.
"Xiao Xu, you've signed with Mr. Yang's studio, so your resources are very limited."
However, if you can sign a contract directly with 'Xia Lifei', you will definitely receive special training from the company.
"Even if you're just the lead in a movie, or even grow into a big star on par with Mr. Yang, you still have a chance."
Without anyone noticing, Xiong Tang reverted to his former boss-like demeanor and said:
"Xiao Xu, you are a capable and intelligent person. The way you are acting recklessly now is really playing with your future."
"I've brought the new contract. Sign it right away, and then we can discuss the role in this film..."
Hearing this, Zhou Yu, who was standing next to him, was so envious that his eyes almost turned red.
The lead role in a play—something he could only dream of, and something most artists in the company dreamed of.
If someone manages to acquire such resources, it means the company intends to focus on developing them.
By this time, a status almost equivalent to that of a top-tier celebrity will be beckoning you.
If you're even luckier, and the show you star in becomes a hit, you'll be inundated with endorsement offers, not to mention anything else.
Such an important resource is now right in front of us.
But what drove Zhou Yu crazy was...
It wasn't prepared for himself, but for that kid named Xu Lu on the other side!
Why should I?
Zhou Yu shouted those words in his heart once again, his expression one of utter frustration.
Even in that instant, he regretted reporting Xu Lu.
Because if he hadn't reported it, Mr. Xiong would never have known about the other party's situation.
So, what chance does that kid named Xu Lu have of getting the lead role in a movie?
But what happened next immediately surprised both Xiong Tang and Zhou Yu.
After listening, Xu Lu shook his head without any hesitation and said:
"Not interested at all!"
"Are you finished talking? If you're done, please leave. You've already taken up quite a bit of our time!"
What?
Upon hearing Xu Lu's words, both Xiong Tang and Zhou Yu showed expressions of astonishment.
Is this kid really crazy?
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