Chapter 41 The Thrilling Eighteen Years Old
Guan Xianyi had two major regrets in his life.
One regret is that I trust the wrong person.
The marriage partner who had agreed on the benefits turned around and stabbed me in the back, resulting in not only not getting the resources, but also an unexpected pregnancy and serious health problems.
However, how could Guan Xianyi, who was regarded as a successor by He Ying'e, be a good person?
She is not a love-brained person and she was not pursuing love from the beginning. This marriage was just an exchange of interests from beginning to end.
She fought the lawsuit for half a year, biting off a large piece of flesh from the other party viciously, and finally stumbled back to the workplace.
The second hatred is being inferior to others.
Having followed He Ying'e for many years, from assistant to agent, she was only able to take over artists halfway through their careers and never had the opportunity to lead an artist seriously from beginning to end.
Therefore, he is always ridiculed and underestimated.
Even though there are several artists who were made famous by her with her hard work, they are regarded as He Ying'e's achievements because they had followed He Ying'e in the early days.
It is really hateful to have great talents but be looked down upon.
Shu Ming knew none of this.
He was just silently digesting the information Guan Xianyi provided him—
Ms. Guan Xianyi is in her early thirties and speaks in a crisp and clear manner.
"What I can give you... You're still studying at the Capital University, right? Then a car in the capital, a room with a full security system, as well as an assistant and a team, are all standard."
"Regardless of whether the sequel will be a hit or not, I promise you that these will be guaranteed until the last day of your contract renewal."
As soon as Guan Xianyi spoke, he casually mentioned a budget of several million.
It was as if these were not money, but pieces of paper not worth her mentioning.
"I know you've been in contact with Chen Zhiheng." Guan Xianyi tucked her short hair behind her ears and smiled confidently. "If you knew more about us, you'd know we made our fortune in music. We'll handle the promotion and marketing. You can sign the record contract with Universal Music. I'll negotiate the details for you. You don't need to worry about it."
"In terms of film and television, the company has a film directed by Rong Ankang, starring the third male lead... You know Rong Ankang, right?"
Shu Ming nodded.
Rong Ankang is a leading figure in the Chinese film industry.
It's fair to say that Rong Ankang's journey is roughly equivalent to the history of Chinese cinema. It would be a lie to say I didn't know about such an influential figure.
"No matter how good your acting is, Rong Ankang will just have to give it a once-over. In other words, whether you perform well or not, the role will be yours."
After Guan Xianyi finished speaking, he seemed to feel that his words were inappropriate. He was afraid of hurting the young boy's self-esteem, so he spoke to comfort Shu Ming again: "Of course, I heard Zheng Yiwei say that your acting is good... Therefore, these are just my personal assumptions. The specific situation will be seen later."
Shu Ming shook his head, indicating that he didn't care.
Guan Xianyi continued:
"I personally have the second male lead role in an S-rated TV series produced by Ant Studio. With the backing of a major company, I don't need to explain too much.
In addition, there is also a male lead in an art film that is aiming for awards. If you are interested, these two are also yours."
She spoke rapidly, like a machine gun.
"In addition, there will definitely be a role for you in the popular male IP "Far Away".
As for which role you'll get... that depends on your ability. What I can guarantee is an absolutely fair audition opportunity."
"All of the above can be clearly written down in the contract."
While Shu Ming was looking at her, Guan Xianyi was also observing his subtle expressions.
Surprise, astonishment, excitement... there were indeed some, but they were fleeting.
The boy calmed down quickly.
"So, what do I have to give?"
Guan Xianyi smiled and said, "We don't accept lying down. Once we sign the contract, we're going to fight for it. Of course, we can't refuse the arranged class schedule, but we can discuss any problems."
As she spoke, she pushed over a densely packed, terrifying table.
"The profit split is 50/50, and the minimum contract is 5 years. Also, as part of your job description, you must graduate on time and join the crew at least twice a year. I'm on call year-round, so you must be too."
"We don't really have a penchant for interfering too much in the private lives of artists. After all, if you don't end up becoming an idol, then you rely on popularity and talent to speak for you."
"As long as you're capable enough, or can keep it a secret, you can do whatever you want. Everything's fine. But if a relationship or scandal breaks out and seriously affects your career and the company's profits, then the penalty will be at least this amount."
Guan Xianyi stretched out his hand and gestured to a figure that could be described as astronomical.
"Of course, I hope you'll be honest with me. After all, full mutual understanding and trust are the foundation for cooperation. Also, there's a high probability that I'll only be taking you with me for the time being."
"Well, how is it?"
She spoke such a long speech in one breath and felt a little thirsty. After picking up the teacup and drinking it all, she began to ask Shu Ming for his opinion.
Faced with the tempting conditions that came at him head-on - the resources offered by Guan Xianyi, there was really no newcomer who would not be tempted by them.
Although he was not promised the leading role right away, all the resources had some flaws, big and small.
But this is real enough, making people feel that the cake is genuine and they can eat it.
Shu Ming was silent for a long time, so long that Guan Xianyi even wondered if he wanted to refuse.
But if any other newcomer in the circle were to face this condition, he would probably be eager to sign his name.
"Tell the truth."
Shu Ming picked up the contract gently and spoke softly.
"I'm very moved. It would be a lie to say I wasn't, wouldn't it?"
Guan Xianyi looked at him for a few seconds. The boy's eyes were very clear, like a shallow stream, with a kind of innocent honesty.
It seems so clear that you can see the bottom at a glance.
But Guan Xianyi did not think this was stupidity.
Who says honesty isn’t a survival strategy after all?
Besides, isn’t it clear who’s youth is?
She looked at Shu Ming's birthday again - he had only been an adult for half a year.
In the adult world, he is just a child.
While she lowered her head, Shu Ming, who could see through her at a glance, finally made up his mind.
He didn't have much choice from beginning to end.
For him, whatever he can get his hands on is the best!
"Ms. Guan, I will come to see you tomorrow with my lawyer, okay?"
This is what it means to agree.
Guan Xianyi's wish was fulfilled, and a smile finally appeared on his face.
She quickly thought about tomorrow's schedule and said, "Then let's stick to this time. I'll send you an address and we'll meet in the conference room over there."
**
The lawyer reviewed it and negotiated with it - there's nothing wrong with the drafted contract.
As Shu Ming put the last stroke of his signature on the table, Guan Xianyi felt as if his heart was at peace.
She smiled brightly and held out her hand.
“It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
"Sister Xianyi, thank you for choosing me. It's a pleasure to work with you."
Unlike his calm demeanor before signing the contract, Guan Xianyi discovered that Shu Ming spoke softly - no, no, no, don't get me wrong, it's not a drawn-out cadence.
Shu Ming's voice is a very typical clean voice, and no one who listens to it will find it feminine.
It’s just that Shu Ming himself probably didn’t realize that when he spoke to his own people, he had an unconscious dependence and trust.
When he extends his hand and says "thank you", you feel that his gratitude is sincere enough.
True love is precious.
This shows a bit of "softness".
Or in other words, it’s not that Shu Ming is really “soft”, but it’s this dependence that makes the listeners feel soft-hearted.
What a good seedling.
Guan Xianyi was thinking about how to amplify Shu Ming's characteristics.
In the words of fans, this is a cute point and a great way to win fans.
This kind of sincerity is a killer weapon and a sure-win for fans.
While pulling out the large black leather chair in the conference room, he said, "Come on, confession bureau."
"If there's anything you need to tell me in advance, if there's anything bad you've done in the past that we need to hide from the public—tell me in advance so I can handle it for you."
She warned Shu Ming in a joking tone: "Don't wait until the truth comes out before begging me. It will be useless then. The penalty is here. If you explain it clearly now, we still have room to maneuver."
Shu Ming held his chin, thought seriously for two seconds, and then shook his head.
Once this contract is signed, the two people will be in the same boat, and he has nothing to hide.
Shu Ming took out his cell phone. He hadn't changed his phone since he started college. He had dropped it once, so it became a little slow.
Unlock slowly.
Then he showed Guan Xianyi his social media page and said, "This is the social media account that 'Choice 1' asked me to create. Apart from reposting the official Weibo of the production team once, I haven't posted anything there. I didn't dare to post anything because I was afraid of posting the wrong thing."
"...Later, I deleted the stuff from 'Select 1,' so it's blank now." Perhaps having heard some messy rumors in the industry, Shu Ming asked tentatively, "Do you need me to hand over my account and password?"
Guan Xianyi had actually seen it a long time ago, but watching it again now, he still felt amazed.
This guy is so cautious!
He is really patient - he doesn't do business, doesn't advertise, and doesn't show off.
She reached out and flipped through Shu Ming's private social network, but even his WeChat Moments were blank!
"I'm not very good at these things." Shu Ming said bluntly, and Guan Xianyi even saw a little bit of subtle self-righteousness on his face.
Guan Xianyi laughed: "No other Weibo account?"
"No. I grew up in K Province, and I rarely even went online before." Shu Ming tilted his head and thought for a moment, "I don't know much about celebrities in the circle—"
"It's a small question. I'll send you some information later. Just memorize it." Guan Xianyi waved his hand nonchalantly. "Anything else? If you're willing to talk about it, it's best to start with your family background."
Well, this is to check the household registration.
Shu Ming was silent for a while, then slowly spoke: "Let's start with my parents. They are both dead."
Facing Guan Xianyi's stunned and apologetic gaze, Shu Ming shook his head. "It's okay. I don't remember them. They were in a car accident when I was four years old while working away from home... I didn't ask too many questions because my uncle, my father's younger brother, also died in the accident."
"I was raised by my aunt. She would be sad if I mentioned this, so I never asked about it. Other than that, there are only my brothers in the family. My eldest brother is my aunt's child, four years older than me, and there are no others."
Shu Ming recalled the past with a hint of melancholy: "I studied in K Province in a very orderly manner. There is nothing else worth mentioning."
He didn't mention the hardships he had endured in coming from such a long distance to the capital, nor did he mention the chilblains on his hands or the difficult mountain roads.
Without mentioning it, Guan Xianyi instead imagined a lot of things, and the more he listened, the more heartbroken he felt.
"Later, a flood hit K Province, submerging all the wheat fields. Since my family relies on farming for a living, all our food and living expenses for the year were gone. I had no choice but to take a part-time job during the summer vacation to supplement the family income. While working at a convenience store, I was spotted by a scout from Hongyu. What happened next..."
Shu Ming raised his eyes and looked at Guan Xianyi for a second.
Guan Xianyi understood: "Well, I watched every scene of yours in "Choice 1"."
To be honest, Hongyu Entertainment is really inhumane.
If they could take a step back, be a little more submissive, and be more sophisticated.
If Hongyu can hold Shu Ming tightly in its hands, it is likely that Hongyu will have another evergreen cash cow.
What a pity... What a pity there is no if.
It's a pity that this good seedling was picked up by Guan Xianyi!
I can only say that Hongyu’s luck has really run out!
"If I were to say anything worth mentioning about 'Choose 1', one is that teacher Zhou Hebin gave me a tablet during dance practice, and I haven't had time to return it yet. I'm really grateful to him. Another thing is that I recorded and released the recording of Senhai Entertainment's 'group change'."
Shu Ming only concealed one thing, he concealed the role Liang Ruowen played in this.
His intuition told him that it was not convenient to talk about this matter.
Guan Xianyi confirmed again - this child is really cautious.
In an emergency, how many people can remember to start recording at any time?
Leave traces everywhere and leave evidence for everything.
Do things very steadily.
"After 'Choice 1' ended, I thought I'd said goodbye to the entertainment industry completely, but then Leo Liang found me and signed a contract with me to record the OST for 'Grassland Love'. So, I took a half-semester leave of absence and went to Province M to record the theme song."
"Sister Xianyi, you should all know what happened next. I was lucky enough to save a local herder. After he recognized me, Director Zheng let me join the crew..."
Shu Ming described it lightly, describing his thrilling eighteen years old.
All the anxiety, confusion, the tears and humiliation that one had to swallow with gritted teeth... are unknown to outsiders.
What outsiders can see is that only Shu Ming withstood the pressure from the leading agency, and went viral twice in the talent show, becoming so popular that the production team had to let him enter the finals, and even ruined the entire program with his own legendary experience!
Looking at the entire history of talent shows, how many contestants can have such an influence?
He is very modest in his evaluation of himself, but Guan Xianyi can assert that there is probably no one like him before or after him!
After withdrawing from the competition, he immediately withstood the pressure of public opinion, got the good resources that young actors in the circle dreamed of, rushed to Province M overnight, and earned himself a good starting point.
Facts have proved that Shu Ming's move was absolutely correct!
If there were any stain on Shu Ming's resume, Guan Xianyi probably wouldn't sit in the same conference room with him now.
As for the help he received from people around him along the way, the things he received were not legitimate.
Guan Xianyi simply sneered, saying that if you want to be helped, you must have the capital yourself.
Besides, isn’t being popular and loved by others the foundation of a star’s career?
Isn’t this what celebrities eat?
Only by making the people around you feel soft-hearted and caring about you can you impress your fans, and even strangers through the screen and the Internet.
She was so happy that Shu Ming had this charm!
If you don't have this ability, you might as well quit the circle as soon as possible.
Judging from Shu Ming's tone, he should have a good relationship with Liang Ruowen, Geng Guanguan and other people, after all, they can call each other by their names.
Since Chen Gangsheng had the courage to recommend her to Ho Ying'e, he must have a good relationship with Chen Zhiheng.
Guan Xianyi was busy calculating in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more open-minded he became.
The more I fight, the brighter my future seems!
It’s really a wonderful eighteen years old.
And all of this happened in just half a year!
From Province K to the capital, from the capital to Province M, and then to Hong Kong and City Z.
From an amateur who is extremely unfamiliar with the stage to the youngest and most ignorant child in the camera of "Choice 1".
By now, he had seen enough of the world to remain calm in the face of the tempting conditions she offered him - Shu Ming's transformation was simply too fast, and his progress was simply too rapid.
I'm afraid even she herself can't predict how much this child will grow up to in a few years.
She hesitated for a second: "Have you ever been in a relationship? Have you ever checked into a hotel with someone?"
After all, some artists would say that they have never been in a relationship, but in fact they have secretly checked into a room with someone.
Although Shu Ming doesn't seem to be such a bold person, it's better to ask clearly.
This kid is indeed handsome, the image of most people's first love. To say that Shu Ming has never been in love... Humph! Guan Xianyi was the first one who didn't believe it.
ah?
Shu Ming was able to maintain a relatively calm expression.
I didn't expect Guan Xianyi to speak so... so bluntly!
Shu Ming, a complete novice in love who had only ever held a girl's hand in a line in elementary school, suddenly turned into a shy young man when he heard this question. His face suddenly turned red like a ripe apple, and his words were a little soft and he stuttered: "No...no."
"None?" Guan Xianyi pressed on. "None of the girls or boys you've had close contact with?"
Shu Ming shook his head and was about to respond to Guan Xianyi's question.
In the empty and quiet conference room, a cell phone suddenly rang.
A phone call came in.
Guan Xianyi waved at Shu Ming, indicating that she needed to answer the phone first.
“…was they photographed?”
Guan Xianyi's expression grew a little serious at first, but then he breathed a sigh of relief: "Forget it, let's just take the photo. Don't miss out on the popularity that's delivered to your door."
She held her phone between her shoulders and quickly pulled up today's hot topics on Weibo on her tablet.
Push it in front of Shu Ming.
Shu Ming took a closer look and found that it was a photo of him meeting He Ying'e.
Netizens below were discussing it at once, making all kinds of guesses, which caused a small stir.
Guan Xianyi hung up the phone and smiled confidently, "I originally wanted to announce it later, but it seems that God won't let us delay this news too long."
"Xiao Shu, I heard Chen Gangsheng call you that, so I'll call you that too. Is that convenient?"
"In that case, tomorrow is New Year's Day, and Sister He had been planning to announce the establishment of her own agency tomorrow."
Guan Xianyi made the final decision: "It really is a good day - it's better to do it today than to wait for another day. Let's do it tomorrow night!"
**
January 1, 2026, New Year's Day.
Ms. He Ying'e announced her departure from Huazhang Media and established the agency Yinghe Media.
As soon as the news came out, the entertainment industry was shocked.
Prime time that night.
After being silent for half a year, Shu Ming officially announced that he had signed a contract with Yinghe Brokerage Company and officially joined "He Ying'e".
Her agent is the famous "successor to He Ying'e" - Guan Xianyi.
Just half an hour.
#He Ying'e's legendary experience#
#Shu Mingying and Media#
And other related terms quickly rushed to the top of the hot search list!
For a time, some were happy while others were sad.
Ha, it seems that there are countless people tossing and turning, unable to sleep all night, because of the reshuffle and settlement of various forces revealed behind this news!
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