It's no secret that Donghuang Qingyan is preparing for a career change; his fans already know, but there's no publicity because the role hasn't been finalized yet.
I'm definitely looking forward to it.
Moreover, it's not just fans who are looking forward to it; many companies and artists are also keeping a close eye on it, wanting a piece of the pie.
Now, Yin Chengjue suddenly brought up this situation at this time.
Fang Nan immediately realized something and felt a sudden, inexplicable pain in his heart: "You, you wouldn't happen to be..." He even landed one or two roles in the drama led by Donghuang Qingyan, right?
With TVXQ's hype, even if you only get a minor supporting role, the company's PR team can promote it like crazy!
With such promotion, even a newcomer to the industry can become somewhat popular as long as they have good looks!
Fang Nan has been a talent agent for over a decade and has managed countless agents. How could he not be familiar with this business model!
That's so insidious! They had such resources, and only brought them out now!
If Yin Chengjue had brought it up earlier, he would have done everything he could to help his artist get it!
Even if Yin Chengjue gives the role to someone else, he can still use publicity and the influence of his own artist's fans to make a fuss and get the role!
As long as they remain in the same company, given the star power of his artists, what role can't they get?!
But now, he has already paid the breach of contract penalty to both the artist and himself, and signed the contract termination agreement. If he wants to get this role again, he will not be competing with artists from the same company, but with artists from other companies!
The difficulty will only increase!
In just a few seconds, Fang Nan's mind had gone through countless twists and turns, and finally he had figured out one thing completely.
What a load of rubbish that company is now embroiled in a public relations crisis!
This must all have been orchestrated by Yin Chengjue himself!
Yin Chengjue's next words further confirmed his guess. He slowly said, "There is a figure in the Dayuan Dynasty who has been the white moonlight in the poems and books of scholars for many years."
Yin Chengjue: "The book 'Dayuan Dynasty' is just one of countless works written by scholars and writers who have written about this period of history. Over the years, many people have used this book as a model to direct historical stories about the Dayuan Dynasty. Various versions have been rewritten and revised, with many new and old additions. The personalities of each character are more or less different in different versions directed by different directors. However, there is only one character whose personality has not been changed in any version."
Yin Chengjue: "That is, Leng Fanqing, the Imperial Preceptor during the reign of Emperor Yuanwu."
Fang Nan's eyes flickered slightly.
The agents who had decided to stay couldn't sit still any longer and asked one after another, "Boss! You've secured the role of Leng Fanqing in the drama produced by Dong Shen?"
"Boss, stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me!"
"Boss, should we just pick someone directly, or go for an audition?"
"Hey, hey, hey, people from other companies, could you please move aside? You're disturbing our reverence for our boss!"
"That's right, stop blocking the entrance. If you're going to leave, then leave. Our temple is too small to accommodate big shots like you. You should find another place to worship!"
With resources and the knowledge that the company had not abandoned them, those who remained gained confidence. Especially after observing that Yin Chengjue did not stop them from confronting Fang Nan and his group, they gradually became bolder and took the opportunity to say what they had wanted to say but had not dared to say before.
"Hmph! In the past, the company sent all the good resources to you, and only the leftovers were ours. High-priced commercials and fashion endorsements were all yours. The company spent so much resources and effort to cultivate you, but when the company ran into trouble, you were the first to run away. In just a few days, you have already found new employers and paid the penalty for breach of contract. You are really afraid of having even the slightest connection with Huansheng again."
"Exactly! They're the first to reach for anything good, and the fastest to run away when trouble comes. They're ingrates!"
"Who are you calling an ingrate!" Fang Nan's top male star finally couldn't hold back anymore. He was still resentful that he wasn't sure if he could get the second male lead role in "The Return of the River and Sea," while a nobody artist in the company got the male lead role. When he heard someone call them ingrates, he immediately retorted, "What do you mean by the company providing resources? If you don't have talent and hard work, no amount of resources from the company can help you succeed! It's all thanks to my own efforts! Don't pin all the good things on the company. How much money have I made for the company over the years? I've received what I deserve!"
Fang Nan frowned repeatedly: "Yu He!"
Yu He: "What's wrong with that! I'm just saying! The company's problems aren't my fault, they're the fault of certain people! Why should I sacrifice my future to pay for other people's problems! If you can't give me a better future, then I'll choose a place where I can develop better. What's wrong with that? Water flows downhill, and people strive for higher positions. I'm just making a perfectly normal choice!"
At this moment, Fang Nan only regretted that he hadn't taken this troublesome person away sooner.
Yin Chengjue smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in his smile. "Your reasoning does sound reasonable, but there's one thing you've overlooked: the spirit of contract."
"Your reasoning sounds reasonable, but it completely lacks the spirit of contract. In your view, even if a contract is signed, as long as you have money, you can easily breach it for your future. As long as you pay the penalty, you can continue to climb higher." Yin Chengjue pointed to the list on the table: "You can do this once, twice, and if you are capable enough, maybe three or four times, but what about a few more times?"
Yin Chengjue: "After a few more times, your credibility will be greatly damaged in other people's eyes, and your employer will be more wary of you because they are worried that you may jump ship at any time. You may still be able to find another job, but you may not be able to get the best resources there, because they don't trust you. They will be wary of you and worry that you will take the benefits and run away."
Yu He had clearly never thought about this issue before; he had always believed that his decision was correct.
“Of course, I didn’t deny your idea.” Yin Chengjue continued, “You paid enough liquidated damages according to the contract, and you have taken responsibility for your choice. I also respect your choice. It’s just that we have different perspectives, so we have different conclusions.”
Yin Chengjue: "When you no longer want to be an artist, and want to change careers, open your own studio, recruit artists, and start your own entertainment company, then your perspective will be the same as mine."
Yu He remained silent.
“Mr. Yin,” Fang Nan didn’t want to listen to Yin Chengjue brainwashing his artists anymore. What he wanted to know now was… “Have you decided on the actor to play the role of Leng Fanqing?”
"Yes, it was arranged a long time ago. However, I didn't make the decision; they specifically requested it. I was just responsible for arranging for people to go there," Yin Chengjue replied without hesitation.
Fang Nan: "Who is it?"
Not only Fang Nan, but everyone here was very curious, as if they were all straining their ears to listen.
Yin Chengjue deliberately kept everyone in suspense at this moment: "But why should I tell you? So that you can go back and use the opportunity to promote yourself and steal roles from our artists?"
Yin Chengjue raised his hand to the doorway: "Please come in."
This is clearly kicking people out!
Realizing that Yin Chengjue was not going to tell them, Fang Nan stopped asking questions and hurriedly left with his artists.
The others left one after another. They had all signed the termination agreements and paid the penalties. There was no point in arguing any further. With so many people watching, it would only make them look foolish and serve no practical purpose.
Of course, some people started to regret it and kept pestering each other to sign back, but they were all refused.
After the meeting, some were happy while others were sad.
With nothing else to do today, Yin Chengjue took Rong Yu straight home.
Passing by a vegetable market on the way, the two disguised themselves and went on a shopping spree in the meat section.
When it comes to food portions, these two grown men have never skimped on themselves. If it weren't for the fact that they have a gym at home with all the necessary equipment and that they can maintain a daily exercise routine (in various ways), they could raise two pigs in less than a year if they ate like that.
"Brother, did you do this on purpose today?" Rong Yu laughed. "Why didn't you say who got that role?"
Yin Chengjue put on an apron and turned around to let Rong Yu tie the apron rope for him.
Yin Chengjue: "Anyway, whether you tell them or not, it's all yours. They'll find out eventually. Let's leave it as a mystery. Maybe they'll even start an online poll to promote it... Free publicity, so convenient."
Rong Yu understood: "You discussed this with Xi Bei that day?"
Yin Chengjue: "He initially wanted you to play Emperor Yuanwu, but I didn't agree."
Rong Yu: "Hmm? Why?"
"..." Yin Chengjue turned around and lightly lifted Rong Yu's chin with his fingertips: "You ask me why? In the drama 'Da Yuan Dynasty' they filmed, Emperor Wu of Na Yuan has a beloved person. Do you think I would let you be all lovey-dovey with someone else? Not even in the drama!"
Rong Yu looked up at Yin Chengjue and smiled, her eyes crinkling: "So, brother, you want me to play the aloof, cold, and untainted imperial advisor?"
Yin Chengjue did not deny his own selfish motives: "You just happen to be missing a role like that."
Rong Yu: "Oh? Is it because I'm missing a role like this, or... because my brother wants to see it?"
Yin Chengjue: "..." Cough cough cough! I never wanted to see you play that kind of noble, aloof, and ascetic character!
Rong Yu said slowly, "I have read some unofficial historical records. The aloof and ascetic Imperial Advisor actually had a lover."
Yin Chengjue: "It's just unofficial history. Besides, the Eastern Huang Qingyan has already sent me the script, and there are no romantic scenes involving the Imperial Preceptor in it."
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