Chapter 725: The Stepmother (29)
Wen Wan sat down next to Gu Qian and finally couldn't help but ask, "Gu Qian, what kind of girl do you like? You can tell that Shen Yang likes you a lot, and you two are childhood sweethearts. Plus, Shen Yang is beautiful and has a great temperament. You two are a perfect match."
Gu Qian: "You want to play matchmaker for me? Do you really think you're my mother?"
Wen Yan: "..."
“In a way, I’m your elder, right?” Wen Wan said, although she didn’t want to be the male lead’s elder. After all, she didn’t want to be anyone’s stepmother, since she had never even held a man’s hand.
Do you like Gu Weihe?
Wen Wan: "I don't like him. How could I possibly like him? An old man who could be my father. Maybe I like his money. I'm just that kind of vulgar person."
After Wen Wan finished speaking, she didn't notice that Gu Qian's gaze towards her had changed, as if he was relieved.
"I don't plan to date right now, so even if you're my elder, please don't try to play matchmaker for me."
Wen Yan: "..."
...
"Night Butterfly" is a hit.
This was something no one expected. The plot was good, the acting was good, and the character of the female lead, Shen Die, was exceptionally compelling no matter where she was placed. The audience liked her, feared her, and were terrified of her. They were captivated by her charm and felt fear because of her coldness and cruelty.
That small platform encountered bugs several times, and afterwards, several major platforms quickly signed contracts for the show, fearing they would miss out on this wave of popularity.
The entire internet is discussing this drama, and Wen Wan is the center of the discussion. The audience for web dramas is much wider than that for movies, and it has also attracted countless viewers who like suspense dramas.
Wen Wan's fan base grew extremely quickly.
Many people who thought she would fade into obscurity after "Spring Sprout" were disappointed. She delivered her best performance in a seemingly unreliable web series, even a more mature, charming, and captivating performance than the character of Spring Sprout.
Wen Wan's popularity soared again, and this time she completely shattered the label of marrying into a wealthy family, telling everyone that she is not just someone with a sensational private life, but a superb actress.
Wen Wan was even happier because she had made a large sum of money.
She invested all of her own money in this drama, so all the profits belong to her personally.
The tens of millions of yuan invested were multiplied several times over, and the constant influx of advertisers and sponsors made Wen Wan a fortune.
The other actors also became famous to varying degrees. When the casting was held at the film academy, many people looked down on this low-budget, low-quality drama. Now, countless people regret it. The actors who rejected the drama and the investors who withdrew their investment are all regretting it to death.
It received a high score of 9.3 at the end.
Not only did it generate explosive popularity, but it also received rave reviews. This drama did not attempt to whitewash Shen Die or portray her in any positive light; it simply viewed everything from a God's-eye view.
Many people also hate this character, and even feel that making a villain the protagonist is not in line with core values. They believe that only a righteous and heroic character can be the protagonist and play a positive educational role.
However, controversial works are good works. If a work only receives positive feedback, it proves that no one is watching it. People are complex, and so are their emotions. There is no right or wrong.
Wen Wan's work schedule is fully booked again.
The agent was initially quite worried, after all, this was his first project after "Spring Sprouts," and its success or failure was unpredictable. Moreover, he didn't really believe that such a web series could be very successful. However, he was shocked by the final result.
Indeed, it was wrong to doubt Wen Wan's decision; she was destined for fire.
Countless endorsements, variety show offers, and scripts ended up in the hands of the agent. The agent began the initial screening, rejecting a large number of unreliable ones, and then selected a jewelry endorsement and a perfume endorsement, both from top brands. Moreover, they directly provided the endorsement contract and two magazine shoots.
Variety shows and scripts were presented to Wen Wan for her to choose from. Looking at the pile of them, Wen Wan felt a headache coming on.
Gu Qian looked at her. "Do you need my help?"
"You know about these things?"
Gu Qian: "I don't understand, but I know your agent and agency aren't very good."
Wen Yan: "..."
To be honest, although the agency has a name, it is a new company with relatively weak foundation and capabilities, and the agent's ability is also average. However, Wen Wan has not yet considered changing agents because this agent gives her the greatest freedom.
"You need a professional team."
"So you're going to help me set up a professional team?" Wen Wan asked in surprise, and then Gu Qian's next words left Wen Wan stunned.
"The Gu family also wanted to enter the entertainment industry, so they acquired the agency you work for."
"ha?"
"Don't worry, I still won't interfere with your decision. I will only give you the best team so that you can work and earn money better."
Wen Yan: "..."
And this happened very quickly. His agent called. He was no longer the agent, but the assistant, but he seemed quite happy about it.
The reason is that the agent who came to manage Wen Wan is an idol in the agent industry.
Qiao Min.
A legendary agent in the entertainment industry, who has managed two Best Actor winners, one Best Actress winner, and even a wildly popular girl group.
After leading the wildly popular girl group, she retired from the entertainment industry to have children and hadn't been heard from in recent years. Unexpectedly, Gu Qian contacted her directly. It turned out that she had divorced her husband because he cheated on her, and that's why she wanted to continue her career. Her former manager was overjoyed and became her assistant, but her salary remained the same, and she could also learn from her idol.
The company also changed its name to Qiming.
The management team also underwent a major reshuffle. Those who know a little about it know that the big boss behind Qiming is the Gu Group, which poached a large number of professional teams and is very powerful.
Wen Wan is undoubtedly the top female character in Qiming. Although Wen Wan is reluctant to admit it, she is the one who ends up in the background.
They assembled the best professional team for themselves, which made things exceptionally smooth. They were very skilled at monitoring and handling online public opinion, and their public relations team was highly professional.
Wen Wan met Qiao Min.
She is a very elegant woman, in her fifties, but looks only in her thirties.
Wen Wan asked curiously, "Why did you come to bring me here?"
Qiao Min: "The terms offered by Qiming were the best among all the agencies that tried to poach me."
The subtext is: They gave too much.
"And I have high hopes for you. Although you don't have many works yet, your acting skills inspire me. I will help you stand at the top of the entertainment industry, even higher than anyone I have ever managed before."
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