Besides the artists, several managers also wanted to leave.
Most of those agents had worked at Huansheng before Yin Chengjue came here, and they each managed several artists. When they left, they took all their artists with them.
Among them are several celebrities, including popular first and second-tier male and female stars. Their departure means taking away not only celebrities, but also several golden money trees.
No matter which company it is, having its carefully cultivated cash cow uprooted is a huge loss, like having bloody holes dug in its heart, from which blood flows freely.
But Yin Chengjue didn't even blink. He just sat in the chair, crossed his legs, and placed his fingers on his knees with a calm expression, as if he was enjoying a leisurely time.
His behavior startled many talent agents who were trying to catch a glimpse of his changing expressions.
Today, the man was wearing a misty blue bespoke suit with a black and white tie. The light blue collar hugged his fair neck, and his well-shaped jawline supported his handsome face.
Sitting among such a group of handsome men and beautiful women, he was in no way inferior, and even surpassed them; one glance was enough to make people unable to look away.
After a group of people finished signing, Assistant Guan tidied up the two signature forms and placed them in front of Yin Chengjue.
Yin Chengjue slightly raised his eyes, picked up the list of artists who had signed and were willing to stay, glanced at it briefly, and was somewhat surprised.
The number of people who stayed was more than double what he had expected.
Among them were several agents and their artists who had been working there before he took over Huansheng.
Yin Chengjue thought to himself: A bunch of old foxes!
If you observe more closely, you'll find that most of the artists who stayed were new artists and agents who were signed after Yin Chengjue started managing Huansheng.
At first glance, it seems that these artists and their agents are relatively new, lack a solid foundation, don't have much money, and no other companies are trying to poach them. They can't afford the breach of contract penalty, so they can only stay here and wait for their contracts to expire before looking for other opportunities.
But upon closer examination, one can perceive that this situation resembles a major reshuffle.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Once those artists and agents who signed with Huansheng before Yin Chengjue took over management left with their breach of contract fees, wouldn't all that be left be the newcomers who were signed later?
Those people who had been here for a long time had formed their own circles with far-reaching influence, which Yin Chengjue sometimes couldn't control. However, after they left, Huansheng Entertainment was truly under Yin Chengjue's management!
"I'm sure everyone's schedules are all cleared up recently. I have a few scripts here, and the company has already discussed and finalized the casting for several roles with them..." Yin Chengjue said slowly, "Luo Cang, do you think you can play the male lead in 'The Return of Chuanhai' well?"
After he finished speaking, no one responded.
Yin Chengjue, who was showing off: "..."
"Luo Cang." Yin Chengjue looked at the name on the list and called out again, wondering if he had mispronounced the word.
"Ah! Yes, it's me!" Luo Cang, who had just been kicked by his manager, raised his hands: "I'm sorry, I'm not used to my stage name yet..."
Yin Chengjue glanced at the young man who had raised his hand.
Yes, a handsome young man.
Yin Chengjue: "What is your real name?"
Luo Cang scratched his head: "I, my name is Luo Dazhuang..."
Yin Chengjue: "...Luo Cang, do you think you can play the male lead in 'Return to the River and Sea' well?" Yin Chengjue asked again.
Luo Cang chuckled and said, "President Yin! As long as I have a role to play, I'm not picky! I'm sure I can act well!"
His manager chimed in, "I guarantee he'll get a good feel for the plot! Don't worry, boss!" This was the first time his artist had ever landed a leading role in a drama, and no matter how melodramatic the plot was, he was determined to make sure his artist did a great job!
"The Return of Sichuan and the Sea?" Fang Nan, who had already led his artists to the door, froze at the door upon hearing this.
Fang Nan has two A-list male stars under his command, one of whom recently auditioned for the second male lead role in "The Return of Chuanhai".
Of course, they also wanted to get the male lead role and pleaded with the director for a long time. However, the director in charge of the auditions repeatedly stated that the male lead role had already been decided internally and auditions were not open. Although the second male lead role was also good, there were many people auditioning, making the competition very fierce. Fang Nan's actor still hasn't received any accurate information from the other side and is unsure whether he can get the second male lead role.
For top-tier celebrities like them, although they have no shortage of dramas to film, it's not easy to get a good drama they like. Firstly, because of their status, they are meant to play the male lead or second male lead in dramas. If they fall out of those positions, their fans will complain, and their haters will start to mock them for lowering their status.
Secondly, because their salaries are high, some production crews that are short of funds would rather hire those young and handsome actors from art schools, so they can save some money for post-production.
"The Return of Chuanhai" is adapted from a popular IP novel. The content is a currently popular upgrade-style novel with a large fan base. The production team also has sufficient funds to hire first- and second-tier stars to increase the show's viewership.
However, they are not the only ones eyeing this lucrative opportunity. After all, there are very few dramas like this that come with a large following, a good storyline, a wealthy production team, and won't lower the production value even if the second male lead is cast!
Fang Nan still couldn't be sure if the male star under his management would get the second male lead role in "The Return of Chuanhai," but then he suddenly learned that his boss... no, you could say his former boss, had given the male lead role in "The Return of Chuanhai" to a newcomer in the company who wasn't even a nobody and had only played a few minor roles!
So what if a newcomer is good-looking? Does he have the star power? Does he have that much of a fan base?!
Not only Fang Nan, but also the A-list male star under Fang Nan's command who auditioned for "The Return of Chuanhai" was stunned. He looked at Yin Chengjue, and then at the new artist who had clearly gotten the role but was only slightly happy—that artist obviously did not understand the value of the drama, but was just happy that he could finally play the male lead.
Fang Nan blocked the doorway, preventing the people behind him from leaving. But now, no one wanted to leave either. Those who had originally planned to sign the papers and leave all stopped in their tracks.
Yin Chengjue continued speaking, his tone as calm as ever: "...The female lead of 'Xiao An Ji' is You Shu. There are many action scenes in the story. I heard that your family runs a martial arts school."
You Shu had only been signed by the company a week ago and had only attended a week of training courses. She hadn't even taken on a role yet. When she heard Yin Chengjue say this, she thought he wanted her to be a stunt double, so she nodded emphatically and said, "Yes! I will definitely be able to play the female lead's stunt double well!"
Yin Chengjue: "She's the female lead." Yin Chengjue glanced at her face and nodded: "Her looks are alright."
You Shu was a little flustered: "I'm playing the female lead, what if I don't do a good job?"
"Then let's cram." Yin Chengjue: "Do you think you can do it?"
You Shu gritted her teeth: "Fine! I'll risk it all!"
Over the next half hour, Yin Chengjue arranged new dramas for most of the remaining artists. Even those who didn't have any assigned roles had some scripts given to their managers, who could then arrange auditions for their artists.
Some of those scripts are from popular IPs, while others are completely new scripts that I've never heard of before. Overall, however, there are already a lot of resources available!
With these resources, especially those that come with their own fan base, as long as the newly signed artists perform honestly and don't do anything shady, how could they not become popular?
In addition, these artists are young, many of them are fresh out of art school, they have good looks and talent, and they have one more thing than those artists who have been in the industry for many years, that is, youth!
They may not become famous in this drama, but there are many more dramas waiting for them in the future!
Every classic film not only records the fascinating and dramatic plot, but also captures the youth of the actors who starred in it, freezing moment after moment of their most beautiful and handsome moments!
For some, their most beautiful and handsome moments have already quietly slipped away with the fleeting years, while for others, it's just the beginning.
Yin Chengjue finally finished reading the prepared content, put down the list, and turned his head slightly to look at the group of people standing blankly at the door.
"Huansheng Entertainment is just getting started."
Fang Nan finally snapped out of his daze, his face showing anger at being deceived: "Yin Chengjue, did you deliberately play us?" The company was capable of securing so many roles, so why were there so many negative reports about Huansheng circulating online lately, yet Huansheng's PR team seemed to be dead, completely unable to refute them!
Yin Chengjue only brought these things out after they accepted offers from other companies, paid the penalties for breach of contract, and collectively jumped ship! There's no other explanation than that it was intentional!
Yin Chengjue shifted his feet, turning his swivel chair towards them. He rested his elbow on the armrest, propped his chin on his hand, and raised his jaw slightly: "So what if I say yes?"
Yin Chengjue: "These are all the results of everyone's own choices, aren't they? When the company faced a crisis, some people chose to stay, and some chose to leave." Yin Chengjue gently tapped the list on the table, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I respect your choice, but you can't just stand by and watch your former company quickly recover and thrive after you left, can you?"
"Ah! Look at my memory." Yin Chengjue rubbed his temples. "Donghuang Qingyan has recently started to transform and is preparing to lead a new drama. With this gimmick, I'm sure this drama will be a big hit."
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