Love (forty-seven)
Ruan Qi's words, like a stimulant, brought comfort to the anxious Lan Lan.
Her expression was much more relaxed than before, and her tone, which had been dull, also had a sense of ease and stability.
"Hearing you say that, Xiaoqi, I feel relieved. Xiaoqi, thank you for introducing Lawyer Fan to me. Otherwise, I really don't know what I would do if I were alone."
Lan Lan came from an ordinary family, her parents having passed away a few years ago. She didn't have the strong background to compete with the Jiang family. If Ruan Qi hadn't helped her, she might have been kicked out of the house, losing both her money and her life.
But fortunately, she was on this show and met Ruan Qi.
"Come to think of it, this time I really have to thank my in-laws." Lan Lan laughed self-deprecatingly. "If they hadn't forced Jiang Hengda and me to come to this show, I probably still wouldn't have come to my senses or decided to divorce. They've oppressed me for seven or eight years, and this time they finally did something good."
Speaking of Jiang's parents, Lan Lan felt sad.
Ge Mei couldn't help but comfort her: "It's all in the past. Once you get divorced, you'll be completely free. Then the sky will be high and free, and you can do whatever you want."
"Sister Lan Lan, what are your plans after the divorce? Do you want to start a new career?" Ji Beibei asked.
Lan Lan hasn't thought about what will happen after the divorce.
She thought silently for a moment, then hesitantly said, "I've been away from the entertainment industry for too long, and I'm not sure if I can make a comeback..."
"Of course I can!" Ji Beibei said confidently, "Sister Lan Lan, you were the winner of three Golden Horse Awards back then! How old were you then? Just in your early twenties, right? There are only a handful of artists in the entertainment industry who have won three Golden Horse Awards in their twenties, and you're one of them! With that kind of resume, why are you still not confident?"
Lan Lan couldn't help but smile bitterly when she heard this: "That's all history. Besides, I haven't acted for a long time. I'm afraid of my acting skills..."
"You can slowly improve your acting skills. You have a solid foundation, so what are you afraid of?" Ge Mei reassured her. "I've seen quite a few of your films, and your acting is truly amazing. I think with a little practice, you'll be able to get back to your peak form. Rather than worrying about which company to sign with, you should worry more about that. That's the most important thing."
In the early years, competition in the entertainment industry was not as fierce as it is now. Lan Lan reached the peak of her career as soon as she debuted, and she was very popular even without signing with an agency.
But now, the entertainment industry is flourishing, and it is an era where talent and popularity go hand in hand. In this big data network environment, artists without management companies are struggling and it is extremely difficult to make a name for themselves.
Therefore, if Lan Lan wants to make a comeback, the first step is to find a reliable agency.
But here comes the problem——
Lan Lan's divorce from Jiang Hengda was tantamount to offending the Jiang family. The Jiang family was a wealthy family, so which entertainment agency would risk offending the Jiang family by signing Lan Lan?
Isn't that like picking up a hot potato?
"Actually, my current company is pretty good," Ji Beibei scratched her head. "It's a husband-and-wife business, and the boss and his wife are nice people. But it's too small. I'm afraid my boss can't provide the resources for someone of Sister Lan Lan's stature."
Ge Mei: "I do know a few bosses of management companies. But most of the employees they have are popular artists, which doesn't fit Lan Lan's positioning. I think if Lan Lan wants to sign a contract, she still has to find a big company. For example, Chinese Film and Television, Qingshi Entertainment, etc."
When it comes to Chinese film and television, everyone immediately thinks of Wang Leke.
Ji Beibei quickly said, "Isn't Mr. Wang the young master of Chinese Film and Television? Why don't Sister Lan Lan ask him tomorrow?"
Lan Lan was a little moved.
But she had been a housewife for seven or eight years, and she had almost forgotten the ways of the world. Wang Leke was also very eccentric, and Lan Lan was worried that she was too behind the times and would not be able to communicate with him.
Lan Lan couldn't help but get nervous again.
Ruan Qi, who was sitting next to her, noticed her condition, her eyes flashed, and she said, "Sister Lan Lan, are you a little socially anxious?"
Lan Lan was stunned for a moment when she heard this, then nodded hesitantly.
"It seems a little bit," she murmured. "In the past two years, I've always felt anxious and short of breath when socializing with people. Every time I go out, I can't sleep the night before, and I'm so anxious that I can't eat. Just now, when you told me to go see Wang Shao tomorrow, my whole body started to numb again."
Lan Lan briefly described her symptoms, and Ruan Qi frowned after listening.
She grabbed Lan Lan's wrist and felt her pulse.
Ji Beibei Ge Mei, who was sitting on the other bed, held her breath nervously.
"Xiao Qi, what happened to Lan Lan? Is she sick?"
Ruan Qi didn't say anything.
She lowered her eyes and felt Lan Lan's pulse for a moment, and only withdrew her hand after nearly a minute.
"There's no organic disease. Sister Lan Lan suffers from some depression and anxiety, and social phobia is also a manifestation of anxiety."
Lan Lan was stunned: "Anxiety disorder? Why do I have anxiety disorder?"
"You've been in a stressful environment for years, taking in a lot of negative energy every day. It's very likely you've developed an anxiety disorder." Ruan Qi noticed Lan Lan's dazed look, paused, and softly comforted her, "But don't worry, Sister Lan Lan. Your anxiety disorder isn't serious; it's just a mild somatization. I'll prescribe some medicine for you tomorrow. You'll be fine in a month."
Only then did everyone remember Ruan Qi's other identity - the direct disciple of the national genius doctor Nie Beilou.
Lan Lan instantly grabbed Ruan Qi's hand as if she had found a lifeline. "Xiao Qi, can I, can I really be cured? But I always suffer from insomnia, and I'm afraid of socializing with people. My limbs always feel trembling..."
"These are all somatic manifestations of anxiety, not organic diseases." Ruan Qi patted the back of her hand gently. "Sister Lan Lan, you've been under too much pressure these years. I suggest you go out for a walk, see more of the world, and get more sunshine. In this world, apart from life and death, nothing else matters. Compared to love and hate, health is the most important thing, isn't it?"
Lan Lan understood what Ruan Qi said.
Her eyes couldn't help but turn red, and her voice choked with sobs: "Yes, I know... I can't ruin myself anymore. But if I go out for a walk, then my career... I can't just let it go to waste like this."
When people leave the environment they have been accustomed to for a long time, they always feel confused.
Lan Lan left the Jiang family, and her biological parents passed away. She had no family and no career. Anyone would feel anxious and helpless in this situation.
Ruan Qi understood her feelings very well.
She patted Lan Lan's hand and said softly, "Sister Lan Lan, I actually have an idea. I wonder if you can accept it."
Lan Lan sniffed: "Xiao Qi, you say."
Ruan Qi: "Sister Lan Lan, you should know Jinhua Entertainment, right?"
When Lan Lan retired from the entertainment industry, Jinhua Entertainment was still a small, unknown studio. Later, she became a housewife and rarely paid attention to the entertainment industry, so she didn't know much about the industry's developments in the past two years.
However, even though she didn't know much, she had heard about the power transition between Fengyu Group and Jinhua Entertainment.
Jinhua Entertainment brought down Fengyu Group and transformed itself into one of the new giants in the entertainment industry. This news was on Weibo for a long time last year, and it was hard for Lan Lan to miss it.
"Of course I know Jinhua Entertainment. That's your company, Xiaoqi, right?" Lan Lan said to Ruan Qi with a smile, her eyes red. "Last year, when Jinhua Entertainment became Jinhua Group, I even liked your post on Weibo using my fake account. Xiaoqi, you're amazing. You took over such a huge group."
Ruan Qi smiled sheepishly. "This is all thanks to the efforts of all the employees of Jinhua Entertainment. I just contributed some money. Sister Lan Lan, have you done any research on Jinhua Entertainment? What do you think of my company?"
Ruan Qi had said this much, and no matter how dumb the three people present were, they understood.
Ji Beibei's eyes lit up: "Ruanbao, do you want Sister Lan Lan to sign Jinhua?"
Ruan Qi nodded with a smile.
"Yes. I think Sister Lan Lan and Jinhua Entertainment's positioning are very compatible. Moreover, Jinhua Entertainment's artists don't need to participate in too many social events and drinking parties. I think this should be very suitable for Sister Lan Lan."
Ruan Qi has a wide network of contacts and strong abilities. Even if the artists from Jinhua Entertainment do not participate in the drinking party, there are still plenty of resources rushing to be sent to them.
Therefore, Jinhua Entertainment never worries about lack of resources.
Furthermore, earlier this year, Ruan Qi invested heavily in recruiting the nation's top screenwriting teams to create high-quality scripts specifically for Jinhua Entertainment. Some of these scripts have already entered the investment, team building, and casting stages, with meticulous attention to detail in every step, striving to create the finest productions for Jinhua Entertainment.
Both Jinhua Entertainment and Ruan Qi have big ambitions. What they want to do is not just be a company or an artist, but to be the uncrowned king of the entertainment industry.
Ruan Qi vaguely mentioned Jinhua Entertainment's plan. Even Ji Beibei and Ge Mei, who were not actors, couldn't help but get excited after hearing it.
"Jinhua Entertainment is spreading itself too thin, isn't it? Just hearing about it makes me want to get into acting. Soft Baby, are there any scripts at your company that would be suitable for someone like me who has no acting experience? Even a small supporting role would be fine."
Ji Beibei didn't have any ulterior motives and didn't really intend to ask Ruan Qi to introduce her to a role. She just said a few words as a joke.
But Ruan Qi really thought about it for a while, then said, "There's a third female character in a youth drama who studies dancing. She's a good match for Sister Beibei's appearance and skills. Sister Beibei, you can give it a try."
Ji Beibei: ???
“…Ah? Is it true?” Ji Beibei was dumbfounded.
Ruan Qi nodded, took out her phone and sent her a WeChat ID: "This is the casting director of that drama. Sister Beibei, add him and say I recommended him."
Ji Beibei didn't expect Ruan Qi to really give her this opportunity, and she became completely panicked.
"Ruan, Ruanbao, I was just kidding. I can't act, I don't have any acting skills at all, you, you don't..."
"There's no acting to learn. Sister Beibei and I have been together for so long, and I can feel that you are someone who is willing to endure hardships. Besides, you are talented in acting, and I think you can do it." Ruan Qi saw that Ji Beibei was so nervous that she stuttered, and smiled to comfort her, "Sister Beibei, don't be nervous. I just gave you a chance to audition, not to use my power to force you to be the third female role. So whether you can pass it depends on the results of the audition."
When Ji Beibei heard this, she finally felt relieved.
"Oh my god, I was so scared! I thought you were going to give me a backdoor. I know my own limitations all too well. If you had given me a backdoor, I'm afraid I'd have ruined this TV show."
Ruan Qi was amused by her and shook her head: "All castings at Jinhua Entertainment are fair and impartial. No one is allowed to take any backdoors. Don't worry, Sister Beibei. Just study your acting skills and go to the audition with peace of mind."
The audience in the live broadcast room were stunned by the conversation between the two people.
Ji Beibei got the audition opportunity so easily?
[I'm dumbfounded. Ji Beibei, is this what they call a fool having good fortune?]
Jinhua Entertainment's projects this year are truly impressive. Two dramas have already been huge hits, and several others have also been excellent and received excellent reviews. Artists in the entertainment industry are scrambling to audition for Jinhua Entertainment, but Ji Beibei unexpectedly overtook them and landed an audition opportunity directly from Ruan Qi!
As a Bei Bei fan, I want to say to Bei Bei: My dear, this overwhelming wealth has finally arrived, you must seize it!
[Eh? Aren't we discussing Lan Lan's contract with a company? Why did it bring up Ji Beibei? Will Lan Lan sign with Jinhua or not?]
Ruan Qi and the others also shifted the topic from Ji Beibei back to Lan Lan.
From the moment Ruan Qi introduced Jinhua Entertainment's positioning and goals, Lan Lan's heart began to stir.
No one in the entertainment industry wants to be famous.
Even though Lan Lan has retired from the entertainment industry for many years, she has reached the top before and naturally desires the feeling of reaching the top again.
Moreover, Lan Lan had a premonition that with Ruan Qi leading the Jinhua Entertainment, it would definitely reach an unprecedented peak. After all, Jinhua Entertainment had already produced Ruan Qi, the Oscar-winning actress. Who could guarantee that there wouldn't be another winner?
Even if they don't win the Golden Globe, with Jinhua Entertainment's momentum and financial resources, its artists won't be too bad.
Lan Lan was moved.
She sat up straight, a little nervously, and asked Ruan Qi anxiously, "Xiao Qi, I haven't acted for several years. I may not be able to regain my original spirit..."
"It's okay." Ruan Qi's smile was sweet and soothing. "Jinhua Entertainment will give you time to find yourself again. As long as you're willing to work hard, the company will provide you with all the conditions and resources. So, Sister Lanlan, don't worry. Put aside all the cruel realities and ask yourself if you still want to make a comeback. As long as you do, Jinhua Entertainment will definitely give you a chance."
Lan Lan's blood, which had not been boiling for many years, gradually began to boil after hearing Ruan Qi's words.
She seemed to feel again the desperate drive to strive for progress when she was at the peak of her popularity.
Perhaps it wasn't that she had lost her edge, but rather that her marriage over the years had forced her to hide it.
And now, Ruan Qi gave her the opportunity to show her brilliance again.
Lan Lan clenched her fists tightly, and her dull eyes gradually began to light up.
"Okay. Xiaoqi, I'll listen to you. I'll go to Jinhua after the recording of the show is over."
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