Chapter 150 Chapter 150 Cao Muan moved to Xu Qingye...

Cao Muan moved to Xu Qingye's side and opened a PPT for Xu Qingye to see. This was a PPT she made overnight just to give the newcomer a chance.

"His name is Ji Zeming. He is a newcomer. He participated in a talent show before, but unfortunately he didn't make his debut. He has been playing various supporting roles since then. He recently got a role that was quite popular, and he got it by not asking for pay. He is really hardworking and loves acting. It's just that his previous agency was too bad. He doesn't have an agency now. If you want to sign someone, you can consider him."

Cao Muan worked hard to promote the character. She really thought Ji Zeming was good, but it was a pity that he always seemed to be lacking in momentum. After the role became popular, she did not seize the opportunity because she did not have the help of the agency. As a result, she did not get the subsequent resources and wasted such a good opportunity.

People need to make a living, and they can't always fight for opportunities by not asking for pay.

"He's really good. I've edited a collection for you to check out. His background is clean, and he graduated from a legitimate film school. He doesn't have any black history either. You can try signing a short-term contract with him."

Before Xu Qingye could say a word, Cao Muan had already said a lot. Xu Qingye glanced at her and his expression became more complicated.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Cao Muan turned around and saw Xu Qingye looking at her with scrutiny.

"You are a little too enthusiastic. Tell me, do you know this Ji Zeming?"

"I don't know him. I just followed him during the talent show, but I forgot about him afterwards. A few days ago, I saw him working in a cafe, and I suddenly felt sad. I felt that hardworking people should not be buried like this. When I called him, he smiled at me. He even remembered my nickname when I told him. Do you understand this feeling?"

As Cao Muan spoke, his eyes became red, and Xu Qingye mercilessly poured a basin of cold water on him.

"You must have spent a lot of money, otherwise who would remember your nickname?"

"How can you say such cruel words!"

Cao Muan glared at Xu Qingye. Even though what he said was true, it completely ruined the atmosphere.

"I suddenly feel like drinking a cup of coffee. Please buy me a cup."

Xu Qingye looked at the time. It was still early, so he had just enough time to have a cup of coffee.

Cao Muan subconsciously wanted to curse, but when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she suddenly reacted and quickly turned around.

"I just got my driver's license and bought a car. You can take my car. I will definitely treat you to some delicious coffee."

Cao Muan pulled Xu Qingye out of the door, and Xu Qingye felt a little uneasy after hearing what she said.

"I can drive, don't force it."

"Don't be afraid, let's go."

The coffee shop was not far from the studio, so Xu Qingye got out of the car fearfully. Fortunately, Cao Muan drove quite steadily except for his sudden braking.

The coffee shop is nicely decorated. As soon as you push the door open, the aroma of coffee hits you in the face. The overall decoration is in Maillard colors, and the lighting is dim, which is very bourgeois.

As soon as she entered the door, Cao Muan rushed straight to the counter. She saw Ji Zeming and waved his hand.

"Hey, I brought my friend here for coffee. Can you personally deliver the coffee later? My boss is a powerful insider."

Cao Muan said something to him in a low voice, the implication of which was very obvious.

Ji Zeming has been in the entertainment industry for many years and has the necessary vision. He works part-time to make ends meet, and if he has the opportunity to continue acting, he will work hard for it.

Cao Muan had come several times. Although Ji Zeming hadn't talked to her much, he could tell that she must be someone in the circle, so Ji Zeming knew very well what it meant for her to bring people here this time.

"Thank you."

Ji Zeming thanked him, and after Cao Muan ordered coffee, he took the initiative to pay the bill. Cao Muan didn't say much, just nodded at him.

Xu Qingye sat in a quiet corner by the window. There were not many people in the cafe on weekdays, and soon Ji Zeming came over with a cup of coffee.

Xu Qingye looked up at him. Ji Zeming looked a bit feminine, a very delicate type, with semi-long hair tied into a ponytail at the back of his head. However, his temperament was not feminine at all, and he seemed androgynous.

Ji Zeming put down the coffee and smiled at Xu Qingye, showing his fangs in a friendly manner.

Cao Muan ordered three cups of coffee, and it was obvious that one of them was for him.

"Please sit down. I hope we can chat for a while."

Xu Qingye pointed to an empty seat and asked Ji Zeming to sit down.

"I'm not busy today, we can chat for a while."

Ji Zeming was not in a hurry to sit down, but instead introduced himself generously.

"Although I'm not doing very well right now, I will continue to work hard if there is an opportunity. When I have free time, I've been running around and have landed a few small roles. My acting skills haven't become rusty."

"Don't be nervous, I just want to chat with you casually. Sit down first and let me introduce myself briefly. I'm in the film and television investment business and I also do some marketing work. Recently, I plan to set up an artist studio to test the waters. So I don't have much experience in this area. However, because I'm in the film and television investment business, I have some resources. But whether I can get them depends on the ability of the artist himself, so I can't promise you anything. If you are interested, we can sign a short-term contract to try it out. Because I'm also testing the waters here, even if you don't have any announcements, I will give you a basic salary of 5,000 yuan per month."

Xu Qingye directly explained the whole situation on his side. To be honest, his conditions were not very attractive at all. It was just an experiment for a newbie to enter the industry.

But for Ji Zeming, this was already a good opportunity. It provided resources and a basic salary, which was much better than working in a cafe. He nodded without much hesitation.

"I am willing to do so. I will work hard to get the resources given by my boss."

Ji Zeming agreed readily, which caught Xu Qingye off guard.

"Don't agree so quickly. I haven't prepared anything yet. Don't worry. Think about it for a few days. I'll go and form a team first."

Xu Qingye waved his hands. He hadn't found an agent or a makeup artist yet. Just having an artist wouldn't be enough.

Xu Qingye originally just wanted to chat casually, but he didn't expect the other party to be so enthusiastic. He was a little overwhelmed.

"Then I'll wait for your news."

"No, we're talking too fast. I haven't even had my coffee yet, how come it's already been decided?"

Cao Muan was also confused. She had just recommended him, but how come he had already negotiated the basic salary?

"You recommended it so confidently, I have to trust you, why are you still not satisfied after I agreed to it?"

Xu Qingye drank his coffee elegantly and looked at Cao Muan with doubts.

"That's not what I meant, but this involves the company's business adjustments. Shouldn't we be more cautious?"

Cao Muan organized her words, but after she finished speaking she felt something was not right, as if she looked down on Ji Zeming, and nothing she said was right.

"Well, I just want to give it a try anyway, so it's settled that Ji Zeming is willing to be the test subject."

"So what do you think? Do you agree to this?"

Cao Muan looked at Ji Zeming again. Shouldn't Ji Zeming be the most cautious? Why did he agree so casually?

"The watch the boss is wearing, if I'm not mistaken, should be the XXX limited edition, the market price is more than 8 million, so at least it can guarantee that the company has sufficient funds and the resources it can reach are not bad. The most feared thing for a brokerage company is poverty, our company is at least rich, so I feel at ease."

Ji Zeming said it bluntly. His previous company was too poor, so poor that it couldn't even guarantee the livelihood of the artists. At least Xu Qingye could get a basic salary, and he was already very satisfied.

"Where did you get this watch? Aren't you very frugal?"

Cao Muan looked at Xu Qingye again. Wasn't this man wearing an electronic watch like her? Why was he wearing a watch worth more than 8 million?

"Oh, I recently met my biological father, and I have become a second-generation rich man. This watch was given to me by him. He has many connections in the film and television industry. Father and son have met, and it's a strong alliance."

Xu Qingye opened his sleeves and waved them in front of Cao Muan's eyes. The diamonds reflected charming light, making Cao Muan a little dazzled.

"Is there any justice in the world? I don't want to be with you guys anymore. I am just an employee, right?"

"Do your best and rely on yourself."

Xu Qingye comforted Cao Muan and added Ji Zeming as a friend.

"Come and sign the contract in a few days. Also, I just invested in a web drama and I'm currently auditioning. You can go check it out. Go find Cao Muan first and let her be your temporary assistant. I'll arrange a formal agent and assistant for you once I've found one."

Xu Qingye sent the positioning and crew information to Ji Zeming, and then temporarily handed Ji Zeming over to Cao Muan.

“I’ve never worked as an assistant.”

"You will just be responsible for driving, booking meals, flights and hotel, and other such chores. You will only work for a month at most. Just drive your car first, and the company will reimburse all your expenses."

Xu Qingye's makeshift team was completely shabby. While he was talking to the two people, he was chatting with Zhao Wen on his phone, asking Zhao Wen to introduce a reliable agent.

They sat in the coffee shop for less than half an hour and the matter was discussed. When Cao Muan went back, he still found it a little unbelievable.

"Is that it?"

"You're being long-winded."

"hehe."

Cao Muan smiled awkwardly, stepped on the accelerator hard and then braked suddenly, shaking Xu Qingye so much that he almost vomited.

Xu Qingye naturally would not tell Cao Muan that in his notebook, Ji Zeming's name was written a few names below Shen Que, a definite cash cow!

"Drive well and I'll give you shares."

As soon as Xu Qingye used his ultimate move, Cao Muan became excited immediately.

"Is it true? How much, fifty?"

"You're dreaming, five." Xu Qingye wanted to roll his eyes. This was not the way to rob money. The starting price was fifty. Yi He paid half of the money but didn't dare to ask for more.

"Five is fine, I don't mind, I promise to do it well."

"Help Ji Zeming rent a house first. It will be more private. Also, you should pay more attention to the team's affairs. I will find someone to come for the interview. You and Yi He will be in charge. I'm a little busy recently and may not be in the company much."

"No problem, I'll take care of it. But what are you busy with? The New Year is coming soon."

Cao Muan nodded and glanced at Xu Qingye in the rearview mirror. Shen Que didn't seem to have any schedule recently. He didn't participate in the New Year's Eve party or anything like that. He was just filming on the set and didn't seem to be very busy.

"I'm busy with socializing. My dad asked me to introduce some big names in the film industry to him. My schedule is already full. After the new year, various film awards will start. Shen Que has a great chance of winning an award, so I have to make some arrangements."

Xu Qingye felt helpless, as he was also forced to slowly grow into an adult.