Extra 1: Back to the Beginning
Ever since he explicitly rejected Xingqi's olive branch, Ning Mingluo could clearly feel that many of the agencies that had contacted him before were avoiding him, and no new companies were contacting him anymore.
Life seemed to have returned to the way it was before.
He knew that the culprit behind these things was Xingqi Entertainment, but he was just an ordinary person and had no way to compete with the other party. He was a person who accidentally entered this circle and had no connections or help, so he could only endure it.
Even though he is young, he knows that this circle relies on youth, and there are endless newcomers in this circle. It is not easy for a person to be popular. If he cannot take advantage of his current popularity to consolidate his fans, or find a suitable agency, then he will be a flash in the pan.
He will soon be forgotten by this circle and no one will be able to find him.
At that time, it will be extremely difficult to follow this path again. After all, not everyone is destined to become famous every time.
Because of these things, Ning Mingluo has been uneasy these past two days. His grandmother has also noticed his condition and is a little worried.
While having dinner in the evening, Ning Mingluo was still thinking about the signing of the contract.
He actually didn't quite remember why he rejected Xingqi's contract.
Xingqi is one of the largest companies in the industry, and many newcomers are very eager to work for this company. He remembers that he was very happy when he first received the signing invitation, and Xingqi's signing conditions are very superior to many other small companies.
But when I want to sign the contract, I always feel that I shouldn’t sign it, and I will regret it if I sign it.
He was just nervous because it was his first time to decide on these things, and it was only after he refused to sign the contract that he really saw the true face of this company.
If he really signs the contract and allows the company to control him, that would be really scary.
"Why are you so restless even when eating? Are you having any problems?"
Grandma filled a bowl of soup that she had been stewing all day and placed it in front of Ning Mingluo.
She knew that her grandson had his own plans, and he seemed to have starred in a movie recently and was quite popular.
That's pretty impressive for someone of this age.
Moreover, many people came to my house in the past few days, and it seemed that they were also here to cooperate on some kind of thing.
Although my grandmother has never experienced such a scene, she has lived for so long that she still has some insight into people.
I know that those people came with ulterior motives. A child who is so popular in such a circle will have many people who want to take advantage of him.
In fact, she didn't quite agree with Ning Mingluo entering this circle. There were too many variables, and she always felt that the circle was too far away from their lives.
However, Ning Mingluo is no longer the child she used to be. She can give advice from the side, but she cannot make all the decisions for him.
After all, I am already an old man and I don’t know when I will die.
Then everything will still depend on him.
If we can pave the way now, it won’t be so hard in the future.
Ning Mingluo didn't want his grandmother to worry about him, so he temporarily collected his thoughts and took the soup that his grandmother handed to him.
"I didn't encounter any problems. I was just thinking about school."
"What happened at school?"
"I've been delayed in my studies because of filming, so I've been thinking about catching up on my studies recently."
Grandma nodded and said, "You still have to study hard. You are still a student. The most important thing right now is studying."
Putting aside other things for now, you must never neglect your studies.
Ning Mingluo's grades are not that outstanding, but they are not bad either, otherwise he would not be able to go to a key high school.
I just didn't expect that not long after entering high school, I would accidentally participate in a movie shooting and attract so much attention.
The peaceful life was stirred up.
Grandma doesn’t know whether this change is good or bad, but Ning Mingluo’s most important task now is studying, and this will not change.
"I know, grandma, you don't have to worry about me." Ning Mingluo smiled and comforted her grandma.
Grandma looked at Ning Mingluo in front of her.
He has a slender figure, picturesque features, and still looks like a teenager, but one can already glimpse the brilliance he will have as an adult.
The older I get, the more I look like that man.
Ning Mingluo has been sensible and obedient since she was a child, and never caused her any trouble. Whenever the neighbors saw her, they would praise her for being so blessed.
But it just so happened that such a good child lost his parents when he was young.
Otherwise, if he had grown up in a happy family, he wouldn't have to live such a hard life.
There is no need for her to think about so many adult problems with her small body.
"Those people who came to see you before?" Grandma thought about it and asked.
After all, this is about Ning Mingluo's future: "Grandma may not be able to help you, but you must tell grandma if you have any problems."
Ning Mingluo nodded: "I have already rejected them. I will focus on studying now. I will think about work after I graduate."
He has no one to rely on in that circle, and signing the contract rashly is likely to cause problems. It would be better for him to study hard and find a stable job in the future.
Maybe I don’t earn much, but it’s stable.
Although he felt a little reluctant, Ning Mingluo felt that it was not a circle that belonged to him, so he just regarded it as a wonderful experience.
Seeing that Ning Mingluo had made up her mind, grandma didn't say anything more. She just knew that Ning Mingluo had his own plan in mind.
After that day, Ning Mingluo went to school peacefully for a few days.
But at school, everyone would always sneak a peek at him from time to time.
After all, Ning Mingluo is very popular now, and even many parents know him.
The students had never seen a "star" so close before, so they were always curious about him.
During the break, someone came up to him.
"Aren't you going to continue acting? I heard being a star is so glamorous, with so many people following you."
Ning Mingluo smiled and closed the notebook: "No, it's just a coincidence. I don't plan to be a star. The most important thing is to study hard."
"That's such a shame. We were hoping to meet a celebrity classmate."
"What's so sad about that? It's been exposed before that some celebrities are exploited by their agencies. They work themselves to death all year round, but their salary is not as much as that of office workers, and in the end they have to pay for it. It's terrifying to think about it."
"Yes, yes, and those unspoken rules are also scary to me."
The classmates were discussing celebrity gossip, and Ning Mingluo was listening quietly.
But what I was thinking about were the "agents" I had met in the past few days.
They all look very amiable, but the ambition, desire, and contempt in their eyes cannot be concealed.
The word "celebrity" sounds glamorous, but it is unknown whether they are being manipulated by others and whether they have freedom.
So, instead of "selling yourself" to these people, it is better to be a student honestly.
With this idea firmly in mind, Ning Mingluo once again firmly refused after the person in charge of Xingqi called him again.
After being rejected every time, the other party became a little angry and embarrassed, and his tone was not as kind as at the beginning.
"For a student who hasn't even graduated yet and has no family background, signing with our company is already a stroke of luck. Do you think anyone will come looking for you after this period? Young people, don't be too greedy. As a star, the salary our company will offer you is something you'll never earn in your entire life. I advise you to sign while you're still valuable, otherwise you'll never be able to act in this industry again."
Ning Mingluo felt a little annoyed by the arrogant attitude.
Just hung up the phone.
But the phone kept ringing.
Ning Mingluo also became angry.
After picking up the phone, the voice was cold: "I have no plans to sign with an agency for the time being, so please don't call me anymore."
After all, he was a young man, his mind was not yet so calm, and he was impulsive. Facing such an aggressive person, he didn't want to maintain his manners.
But after he finished speaking, he felt that he seemed too rude. However, the person just now spoke like that and didn't respect him at all, so why should he respect that person?
It seemed as if the person on the other end didn't expect to hear such words, and a strange silence fell.
But soon the sound from the phone made Ning Mingluo stunned.
"Hello, Mr. Ning, I'm not here to discuss contract matters with you. I want to talk to you about cooperation."
The person on the other end was not the domineering person in charge, but a gentle female voice. Ning Mingluo looked at the number on the phone again and found that it was indeed an unfamiliar number. Only then did he realize that he had lost his temper for the wrong reason.
In my own bedroom, my ears turned red silently. It was so embarrassing!
It was really because of Xingqi recently that almost no one dared to look for him, and he didn't expect that someone would look for him at this time.
After trying hard to calm down, Ning Mingluo began to think about what the woman said.
This man was different from those he had met before who wanted to sign a contract with him. He was not eager for quick success and was very calm and composed. There was no hint of looking down on him just because of his young age in his words.
but……
"Thank you for your invitation, but I think I have offended Xingqi. If you cooperate with me, it will be very disadvantageous for you. I am still a student and can't help you much. On the contrary, it will cause you trouble."
The woman opposite chuckled: "If you cooperate with us, these things are not within your consideration. You just need to think about whether you want to cooperate with us and whether you want to continue acting. I will send you the address of the company and you can come and take a look."
Ning Mingluo:?
Pie in the sky?
I'm afraid this pie is made of iron.
"Then I'll think about it. I'm sorry for my attitude just now. I didn't say that to you. I thought it was directed at the person who called me just now."
"It's okay. It's cute."
Ning Mingluo's face turned red again.
After hanging up the phone, the other party quickly sent the company address.
The company is located in the city center, where every inch of land is valuable.
Ning Mingluo is now even more worried that such a person would come to him to discuss cooperation.
If someone shows you kindness without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief.
To go or not to go?
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