Chapter 95 Chen Family Banquet, Agent Selection



Finding a house that suits your taste won't happen so quickly.

Jiang He looked for two days but didn't find anything she liked. Then Chen Feng called to say that Actor Chen was back.

I'll have dinner at home tonight.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang He saw that it was almost time, so she changed her clothes, went to the mall to buy some gifts, and bought a bouquet of flowers at a flower shop on the way.

He had heard Chen Feng say that Chen's mother was a person who loved life and had a refined taste. She liked flowers and plants and often bought flowers.

Since it was my first visit, and both Mr. Chen and his wife were elders, I couldn't go empty-handed.

The only thing that made Jiang He feel a little uncomfortable was that the Chen family also lived in the same area as the Jiang family villa.

It's just that one is in the south and the other in the north, so they are quite far apart.

Upon arriving at the Chen family villa, Chen Feng received a phone call and immediately came out to greet them.

Actor Chen and his mother also stood up to greet him warmly.

"You silly child, you're here now, why are you being so polite and bringing so much stuff?"

"Little Feng, we are so grateful to you for taking care of us. Come on, sit down. Your Aunt Chen is cooking for you today. We'll be eating soon. You should try my cooking."

Chen's mother is forty-five years old this year. She is a dancer from a cultural troupe, although she retired a few years ago due to injuries.

However, she didn't neglect her basic skills at home, maintaining a great figure and appearance. She was full of energy and looked no different from someone in their thirties.

They live a happy life, with few worries, and their eyes are always full of smiling light.

She only has one son, Chen Feng, and she had heard of Jiang He long ago.

It's a pity she never met him. It wasn't until later, when her son came home and told her that Jiang He had written a song for him, that she learned more about her.

They also felt sympathy and care for Jiang He's experiences in the Jiang family.

Therefore, he personally cooked for this family dinner to show his respect and care for Jiang He.

Chen Yingdi smiled gently. Although he is nearly fifty years old, he looks like he is in his early forties because he takes good care of himself, has an outstanding temperament, and maintains a good figure.

Sitting with Chen Feng, they seemed more like elder brother and younger brother than father and son, their relationship was intimate and equal.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with his mother, Chen Yingdi turned and went to the kitchen. Then, he took the initiative to talk about his studio and agent.

“Jiang He, Xiao Feng has told me everything about your situation. Setting up a studio isn’t difficult; just follow the procedures and it will be done.”

"The difficulty lies in finding an agent, someone who can shoulder heavy responsibilities, someone with connections and skill."

"Among the people I know in the industry, there is indeed someone. Do you know Zhang Zhen from Cheng Guang Entertainment? This is Zhang Zhen's agent, Fang Linping."

Jiang He knew about Zhang Zhen.

Zhang Zhen won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor last year.

Cheng Guang Entertainment is quite well-known in the industry. In addition to Zhang Zhen, a film emperor, there is also a TV queen, as well as several popular young actresses and actors.

As for Fang Linping, Jiang He didn't know much about him.

After all, they weren't from the same circle and didn't have much interaction. He knew about Zhang Zhen and Cheng Guang because Jiang Wenyu's previous company was this same company.

"Didn't Zhang Zhen just win the Best Actor award? Why would Fang Linping, as his agent, go out and work independently?"

He vaguely remembered that Zhang Zhen was a grassroots actor who rose through the ranks by playing minor roles.

In this situation, his relationship with his agent should be one of mutual support and close friendship.

With Zhang Zhen winning the Best Actor award, Fang Linping, as his agent, should naturally also enjoy the benefits, with his status rising accordingly and him earning more and receiving better treatment.

With Zhang Zhen as an ace in the team, Fang Linping is probably in a much better position staying in Chengguang than going out on his own.

Actor Chen understood Jiang He's meaning, sighed, and began to explain.

"This is a long story. To put it simply, after Zhang Zhen won the Best Actor award, some executives at Cheng Guang wanted to take the credit and changed Zhang Zhen's agent."

"The new agent is a close confidant of the higher-ups, and it's said that he's even related to them by blood. He'll also be able to give Zhangzhen branch shares."

"Zhang Zhen was tempted, so Fang Linping became a pawn. Cheng Guang originally wanted to keep Fang Linping and let him continue to train newcomers, thinking that he could train a Zhang Zhen and maybe even other good talents."

"But Fang Linping couldn't swallow this insult. The company didn't think much of Zhang Zhen back then, and Fang Linping didn't have much status in the company; he was just an ordinary agent."

"The role that Zhang Zhen won for Best Actor wasn't fought for by the company. It was Fang Linping who, after reading the script, felt that Zhang Zhen was very suitable for the role and that if he performed well, he would definitely make a name for himself."

"So he went to great lengths, pulled strings, and even ended up in the hospital several times from drinking, before finally getting Zhang Zhen the role. It can be said that Fang Linping played a big part in Zhang Zhen's success as a Best Actor."

"Now the company is shamelessly trying to reap the benefits, and Zhang Zhen is also ungrateful, showing no regard for the friendship they have built together over the past ten years. Without even thinking, he agreed to the company's demands."

"He was heartbroken, but also very unwilling and resentful. He didn't want to stay at the company and suffer. Who knows if he would bring out another Zhang Zhen and then the company would try to reap the benefits again?"

"Instead of being caught in the middle at the company and feeling incredibly stifled, I'd rather break up with the company and go solo."

"So that's how it is."

Jiang He nodded knowingly.

If that's the case, then Cheng Guang and Zhang Zhen are truly despicable.

If he were Fang Linping, he would probably make the same choice.

Moreover, he was able to take Zhang Zhen from nothing to become a Golden Horse Award-winning actor, despite the company's lack of attention to him.

It can be said that he is indeed very capable, insightful, and decisive.

He will definitely enter the entertainment industry and act in movies in the future, and Fang Linping is a good fit to assist him in his work.

"However, Jiang He, there's something I need to say upfront."

Seeing that Jiang He was interested, Chen Yingdi hesitated for a moment and then reminded her,

"Fang Linping wants to leave, but Cheng Guang is not willing. If we cooperate with Fang Linping, we are likely to offend Cheng Guang and may be targeted."

"Although Fang Linping and I have a good relationship and he is capable, this is indeed a minor hidden danger. You are Xiaofeng's good friend, and I won't hide it from you."

"You need to think this through. After all, you're new to the industry and don't have many connections. It will definitely be difficult if you go it alone. You need to be careful and low-key in everything you do, and be cautious not to offend anyone."

"If you don't choose Fang Linping, I'll continue to look for someone for you in the future. There are so many agents; given enough time, we'll find the right one."

Chen Yingdi's words were indeed very considerate of Jiang He.

Jiang He thought for a moment and then decided to speak.

"Uncle Chen, I would like to meet Fang Linping in person and then make a decision."

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