Chapter 169 Academic Matters
A dreamless night.
The morning sun shone into the room through the gauze curtains, and Xie Qingyu slowly woke up to the regular knocks on the door.
He was not in a bad mood when he got up, but he subconsciously buried his face in the soft quilt and rubbed it, then he propped himself up and sat up.
Although he slept for a few hours, the hotel's overly soft mattress made his back and waist ache slightly, and his bones felt like they were about to fall apart when he got out of bed.
He was stretching his stiff shoulders when the knock on the door stopped at the right moment. He had a vague guess in his mind that it was either Hu Xuan or his assistant Yuanyuan.
Xie Qingyu walked to open the door in her slippers, and sure enough, she saw her assistant Yuanyuan standing outside the door, holding two exquisite paper bags in her hands.
"Good morning, Brother Xie!" Yuanyuan smiled brightly, holding up the paper bag and saying, "This is what Sister Hu prepared for you today, along with your outfit and breakfast. She said we can leave once we're done, so there's definitely plenty of time."
Her tone was respectful and warm. Although she was a few years older than Xie Qingyu, she called him "Brother" naturally.
Xie Qingyu bowed slightly to take the paper bag and said softly, "Just call me by my name. No need to be so polite."
There was a faint smile on his lips. He never liked the false courtesy of "generation" like brother or sister in the circle, but he had to follow the rules. It was just like that in front of the camera, and in private he could just call people however he felt comfortable.
Moving aside to make way, he added, "Come in and wait." The door remained half open, providing space for waiting while maintaining an appropriate distance.
Yuanyuan was obviously relieved, and followed in with brisk steps, the smile on her face becoming more genuine.
Xie Qingyu gently placed the paper bag on the coffee table and took out the neatly folded clothes inside.
A loose casual white shirt paired with denim trousers, a pair of simple white shoes, and accessories such as bracelets, necklaces and rings lying in an exquisite jewelry box.
The temperature in Star City is pleasant today, and this outfit is just right.
Although the clothes have no tags, judging from the exquisite tailoring and high-quality fabrics, the price must be very high.
Although Hu Xuan did not say it explicitly, this was obviously paving the way for his subsequent brand endorsements.
After all, those previous brands of clothing were hardly worthy of the attention of luxury brands.
What's more, these big brands always have a long inspection period, and whether the artist's daily dressing taste is in line with the brand's tone is an important evaluation criterion.
Grape TV did not start out in the fashion industry, and it does have shortcomings in this area.
Judging from the negotiations between the players' agencies last night, although nothing has been finalized yet, the contract structure has begun to take shape.
Group brokerage contracts and individual business contracts will likely be handled separately.
The former may belong to the production company or platform behind "Road to Star Dreams", or a specially established group operating company.
The latter depends on the strength of the original company's business resources. They may remain in the original company, or they may be signed to different institutions based on the player's personal conditions, the strength of the original company and the negotiation results.
This is the common shared contract model in the industry: the contestant, the original agency and the platform sign a contract, agreeing to share the artist's agency rights within a specific number of years after debut.
Specifically, the platform or new agency leads the group's activities and is responsible for performances, publicity, and other matters.
The original company retains some say in the artist's personal affairs, such as image maintenance and suggestions for individual business activities.
It was precisely because Hu Xuan understood Grape TV's intention that she had to prepare in advance and polish Xie Qingyu's personal image in advance.
Yunchuang Entertainment has made great achievements in the fashion sector. If the contract is successfully signed, Xie Qingyu's personal business sector will most likely be handed over to them.
The other members of MYST7 are naturally no exception. If the platform does not take on too much responsibility, it will be very interesting to see what business resources the members will have when they attend group activities.
Even though it was a last-minute trip, Hu Xuan prepared breakfast with great care. The quantity was small but exquisite and the nutrition was balanced.
Although it wasn’t enough to fill Xie Qingyu up, it was considered high quality among the limited choices, and the portion was just right for him.
After confirming that his assistant Yuanyuan had already had breakfast, Xie Qingyu simply washed up and quickly finished the meal in front of him.
Although after the meal she repeatedly told Xie Qingyu that she didn't need to do anything and could clean up herself.
He still insisted on packing up the lunch boxes with her, and then went into the bathroom with his change of clothes.
Even if the other party repeatedly expresses that they don't mind, it is still necessary to show due respect and sense of propriety.
Everything was packed up and it didn't take too long.
Xie Qingyu packed his backpack, made sure everything was in place, zipped it up, and followed his assistant out the door.
Hou Yuanyuan was so moved that she wanted to cry.
Before following Sister Hu, she had also followed other artists in the company and had witnessed the "species diversity".
"Young Master" and "Young Lady" are considered minor titles. Some of them act like they are serving the emperor.
Later, he was finally promoted by Director Hu and finally no longer had to deal with those weirdos. As a result, he welcomed a "real" big-name artist that even Director Hu had to support.
Just the traffic last night made her tremble with fear, fearing that if she didn't serve him well, the other party would casually mention it in front of her fans and she would be eaten alive.
But when she actually got to know her, she found that Xie Qingyu was simply an angel, not pretentious or greasy, treating others with respect, being easy to talk to within the scope of principles, and never deliberately making things difficult for her.
This is so lucky! This is the first time since I entered this industry that I feel like I have an easy time managing an artist.
Probably when Xie Qingyu was having a meal, the assistant had already reported the progress in real time.
As soon as the two went downstairs, the nanny car was parked at the entrance of the hotel with the door open waiting.
Hearing the footsteps, Hu Xuan raised her eyes from the mobile phone screen. When her gaze fell on Xie Qingyu who was wearing new clothes, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.
This light luxury brand has always been on the petty bourgeoisie route, and although the clothes are good, they are very picky about who wears them.
But when worn by Xie Qingyu at this moment, the refreshing youthful feeling comes to the face.
Even wearing a baseball cap and a mask pulled down very low, it couldn't hide the unique aura he exudes. With his thin and straight back, anyone who sees him will think he is a handsome guy.
There were already many people in the hotel lobby casting curious glances, and some even secretly raised their phones to take pictures.
However, Xie Qingyu and his assistant were in a hurry, and the photos taken with non-professional equipment would probably only have a vague outline.
When they reached the front of the car, since it was not an emergency, Xie Qingyu politely let the assistant get on first and then he got on.
The moment the car door closed, it blocked the outside world's view.
"Take this route to Xingshi No. 2 Middle School." Hu Xuan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, told the driver. After the car started, she turned to look at Xie Qingyu, who had taken off her mask, and asked with a smile, "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Very good. Director Hu, thank you for the expense." Xie Qingyu smiled back, obviously not wanting to continue the conversation on this topic.
Hu Xuan smiled knowingly and handed over the tablet. "The company also has other underage artists who need to balance their studies. We have ready-made materials for reference regarding the relevant procedures. Take a look first so you have a general idea."
Xie Qingyu took the tablet and quickly browsed it.
The overall process is similar to his experience in another world. Since he cannot attend classes at school normally, the agency must properly arrange preparations for the exam.
It is now September, and Xie Qingyu, who is entering his senior year this semester, has only two hundred days left before the college entrance examination in June next year.
The upcoming group activities will make the time arrangement even more difficult.
Study plans, teaching resources, exam arrangements...these all need to be planned in advance.
Whether to return to school is secondary. The key is how to balance studies and work to ensure that he can take the college entrance examination smoothly.
The car had just stopped at the school gate when the morning bell rang on campus.
This is a good thing for them. The students are all in the classroom, and with fewer onlookers, their efficiency can be greatly improved.
As soon as the nanny car was turned off, a familiar figure walked out of the security room.
Xie Qingyu looked closely and found that it was the original owner's class teacher, Mr. Wei Hanzhang.
Fortunately, he had seen this teacher in the video when they were connected before the group formation night. Otherwise, if he ignored the other party due to memory loss at this moment, he would be in trouble.
If the class teacher saw him coming back from a talent show without even saying hello, he would inevitably think that this kid had been influenced by the atmosphere in the circle and had become "arrogant".
As soon as the car door opened, Xie Qingyu immediately stepped forward: "Teacher Wei!"
Wei Hanzhang originally just saw a celebrity-looking nanny car parked at the school gate, so he came out to confirm.
Unexpectedly, as she approached, a handsome young man jumped out of the car and called her enthusiastically.
After a closer look, she discovered that this was her student Xie Qingyu.
Seeing that Xie Qingyu was obviously different from when he was in school, I just thought that the change was because he participated in the program.
The most important thing is that he has become more cheerful and laughs more, and he has grown taller. To be honest, if Xie Qingyu hadn't taken the initiative to say hello, she wouldn't have recognized him.
But it's okay. She will of course fully support such a lovable and sensible child in making his own way out.
Due to sufficient online communication in the early stages and the active cooperation of Teacher Wei and the school, the approval process went extremely smoothly with all the information complete.
Xie Qingyu only needs to go through the leave application procedures instead of taking a leave of absence, so there is no need for approval from the Education Bureau.
At this rate, all the formalities can be completed today.
Subsequent academic arrangements can be completely handed over to the agency to follow up, and there is no need for the individual to be present to handle it.
Before leaving, Xie Qingyu wanted to invite Teacher Wei to have lunch together to thank her for her care all the time - whether it was the help during the original owner's school years or the help he received after participating in the draft, it was worth a formal thank you.
But when I learned that Teacher Wei had a class later, I had to give up this plan.
Fortunately, Hu Xuan still had some gift bags left in the car, which were just right to give to Teacher Wei to express her gratitude.
After completing the formalities, Xie Qingyu and his group prepared to leave.
During the two breaks, the office door was already surrounded by curious students.
Among them might be the original owner's former classmates, but Xie Qingyu had no intention of having in-depth communication with them. Excessive contact would not benefit either party.
"We have to hurry up." Hu Xuan reminded in a low voice.
Although he tried to be as low-key as possible when returning to Xing City this time, the heat of the group formation night has not yet subsided, and Xie Qingyu himself is synonymous with traffic.
In just a short while, the hot search topic #Xie Qingyu appeared in Xingshi No. 2 Middle School# appeared on Weibo.
If he delays any further, the media or fans will block the school gate, which will have a negative impact on both school order and his public image.
Xie Qingyu nodded in understanding. They reacted quickly and got into the nanny car smoothly with the help of the school security.
When the car window rolled up, he took a last look at the teaching building, which carried the original owner's youthful memories. At this moment, he was about to officially enter a new stage of life.
Before the college entrance examination, things at school came to a complete end!
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