Chapter 66: The Movie Star's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (17)
Gu Yiqin's company is called Xiangyang, which means "born towards the sun" and "turning adversity into victory," which is a good meaning.
"I have no academic qualifications and I've never studied acting, how am I supposed to join Xiangyang?" Wen Wan still felt that the system was making things difficult for her.
【Host, you have the nerve to say that!】
Wen Wan: "..." She thought she was already shameless enough, but she didn't expect this system to be even more shameless.
Wen Wan was riding her electric scooter and squatting at the entrance of Xiangyang, eating a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) from a roadside stall.
"I know I'm good-looking, but is it really possible that some legendary agent will see me at first glance and think I'm the artist destined for them? I wouldn't even bother writing that kind of plot; readers would just call me a Mary Sue."
[Host, you wrote this scene in one of your early melodramatic novels, "Dominating the Entertainment Industry: Don't Chase Me, Movie Emperor." Do you want me to read it to you?]
Wen Wan was stunned. "Are you a devil?"
Wouldn't she like to find a crack in the ground and bury herself in it?
"Where am I supposed to find someone for you at a time like this? Aren't you making things difficult for me? Haven't I been good enough to you? Don't be so heartless." A middle-aged man was on the phone, seemingly having heard something that angered him. His face turned red, and then he turned and stared at Wen Wan, who was eating a jianbing guozi.
This can't be—
Was he her mentor?
After swallowing the jianbing guozi in her mouth, Wen Wan was about to speak when the man rushed up to her, "Beautiful lady, are you interested in becoming an actress? Our Xiangyang! It's a well-known company in the entertainment industry. Do you know Liu Yue? The recently popular leading lady is from our company."
“But I have no acting training,” Wen Wan said.
"It doesn't matter, everything can start from scratch."
So Wen Wan was led into Xiangyang by the man, who quickly prepared a contract. "You're a newcomer, so I'll sign you to the company's newcomer contract. It's a three-year term, with the company taking 60% of the income. You can take a look at the details."
Wen Wan: "Okay."
"My name is Chen Jie, you can just call me Brother Jie. I have three people under me, including you: Zhao Hanjiao and Gao Ming. I'll introduce them to you later, but Zhao Hanjiao might not be working for me anymore."
Chen Jie was furious.
Although he wasn't considered a top agent at Xiangyang, he believed he had done his best for his artists. He had finally managed to promote Zhao Hanjiao to a third-tier level, running around for resources every day. However, not only did she cancel the variety show he had arranged, but she also secretly contacted other agents.
After Wen Wan signed the contract, Chen Jie handed her another one.
"This is?"
"Zhao Hanjiao is not going to the food show contract, you are going instead."
Wen Yan: "???"
So, you took a liking to her because you needed her help in an emergency?
"I'm new here, is this inappropriate?"
Chen Jie: "What's inappropriate about it? This variety show has pretty good viewership. The guests don't have to do anything, they just need to know how to eat. I just saw you eating a jianbing guozi, and it made me hungry. You can do this variety show."
Wen Yan: "..."
So this agent wasn't attracted to her looks, but rather to her jianbing (Chinese crepe)?
Wen Wan signed the contract, and Chen Jie put it away. "Wen Wan, right? I'll ask Xiao Qi to go with you to the variety show. Do you have a place to stay? If not, the company has dormitories."
Wen Wan nodded decisively, "I have nowhere to stay."
Why not stay in the free dormitories?
"Oh, right, I have a few more questions. Your ID card says you're twenty years old. Are you in a relationship? What's your family situation like? Is there anything else you need to tell me?"
"No romantic relationship, grew up in an orphanage, no parents, and has a clean background."
Chen Jie: "Okay."
After leaving Xiangyang, Wen Wan went to the hotel to collect her luggage and check out. Afterwards, she was taken to the company dormitory by her assistant Xiao Qi, and only then did she slowly realize what had happened.
"So, I've become an entertainer?"
System: [Yes.]
Xiaoqi is a little girl who wears glasses. "Sister Wenwan, you can contact me if you need anything in the future."
"Thanks."
"The variety show will start recording tomorrow morning. I'll come and wake you up at eight o'clock."
"Recording tomorrow? So rushed?"
"yes."
After Xiao Qi left, Wen Wan lay on the bed and fell into silence.
"Aside from that one episode of The Big Dreamer variety show that I went on to cause trouble, I've never been on a variety show. I'm a little guilty about it."
System: [Host, stay calm. You're a newcomer, and you probably won't get many shots. Besides, being an artist isn't the focus. Our focus is on getting close to Gu Yiqin and bringing him and the female lead together. So even if you're tarnished in the entertainment industry, it doesn't matter.]
Wen Wan: Can you speak like a human?
...
The next morning, Wen Wan was dragged out of bed by Xiao Qi, changed clothes and put on makeup, and then, still half asleep, was pushed into the production crew's car, where the cameras began recording.
Wen Wan was so nervous that her palms were sweaty.
When we finally arrived at our destination, there was a huge crowd of people around us, holding all sorts of fan support items, the most common being fan signs for He Ziming.
She walked through the crowd of fans, got out of the car, and the camera followed her. Wen Wan was seen moving her arms and legs in unison.
"Food Showdown" is a food variety show with good viewership. The content revolves around a different food theme for each episode, and this episode was filmed outdoors.
Guest information: Chen Jie asked her to cram for a demerit at the last minute. There are two regular guests: Bai Hua, a veteran actress who has acted in many serious dramas, and Chen Zhu, a host with high national popularity.
There were three guest stars. The one with the most fanfare was He Ziming, a member of a very popular group. The other guest was Liu Manman, a familiar face. It has to be said: enemies are destined to meet.
The last one should have been Zhao Hanjiao, but Zhao Hanjiao backed out, so this newbie took her place.
When Wen Wan arrived, in addition to Bai Hua and Chen Zhu, who were stationed there regularly, Liu Manman also arrived.
"You must be a new guest? I'm Liu Manman, nice to meet you." Liu Manman greeted him with a smile.
"I am Wen Wan."
"This is the first time I've met you, Wen Wan. You're from Xiangyang? I'm a fan of Actor Gu. It's a pity he stopped acting a few years ago. As a fan, I really regret it."
"Um."
Wen Wan looked at the other two and took the initiative to greet them.
"Hello, Teacher Bai. I really enjoyed watching your performance in 'Jade Pavilion in Late Spring,' you acted very well."
Bai Hua was slightly surprised to hear this. This drama was filmed when he was not well-known. When people meet him, they usually talk about his few dramas that are popular with the public.
"Thank you, please come and sit down, don't be too nervous."
"Thank you, Teacher Bai."
"Entertainment Explosion, hosted by Teacher Chen, is my favorite variety show."
Chen Zhu
Afterwards, Liu Manman chatted with Bai Hua, while Wen Wan listened from the side. She would say a few words when she was prompted, and just space out when she wasn't.
About five minutes later, the other two arrived one after another. He Ziming was very young and had a delicate appearance. Moreover, Wen Wan wondered if it was just her imagination, but He Ziming's eyebrows and eyes looked a bit like Gu Yiqin's.
Chen Zhu is a bit older, has a kind face, and seems to be very popular with the audience. As the host, she quickly got the atmosphere going.
The director began announcing today's theme.
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