Chapter 147 Spring Gift
Chapter 147 Spring Gift
"He's not a big celebrity, why is he dressed so conservatively?"
Song Zhiqian started complaining after seeing Xu Si'an.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yao couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
Even if he's completely covered up, he's still more handsome than you.
Wen Yao's casual remark left Song Zhiqian standing there stunned for a long time, his mouth agape.
These words weighed heavily on his heart, like a stone.
"Wen Yao, you!"
By this time, Wen Yao had already walked ahead, so even if he wanted to scold her, he would have to walk faster.
"Wen Yao, you've gone too far. He's a celebrity; his looks are all carefully crafted. I'm not a celebrity, and besides, why am I not as handsome as him..."
Wen Yao completely ignored what Song Zhiqian said.
"Xu Si'an, my assistant came along. Do you mind?"
Xu Si'an shook her head.
"What's there to mind? Isn't it only natural for you to have an assistant with you?"
As they were talking, the group entered the room.
However, Song Zhiqian's gaze towards Xu Si'an was anything but friendly.
[Ding! Mission has arrived. The host needs to establish an entertainment company and sign their first artist. Mission time limit: 7200 minutes.]
The system's voice sounded at that moment.
Wen Yao converted the time; 7200 minutes is 5 days.
However, this task is not difficult. As for the first artist, if all else fails, you can just wait outside the film academy.
With so many handsome men and beautiful women, you're bound to pick one out.
The mutton in the pot has started to boil.
Several people started eating.
Xu Si'an has been filming for two months straight and has lost a lot of weight.
"Sister Wen Yao, where have you been having fun while I was filming?"
“I went to Lingyu and Ubang.”
Xu Si'an put down her chopsticks
"Huh? How do I get to those two places?"
Wen Yao didn't know how to explain, so she changed the subject.
"By the way, how many days off are you taking this time?"
Generally, actors take a two-week break after filming a movie before joining a new production team.
Top-tier celebrities basically have no time to rest; they're constantly on set.
Even if things don't go well, there are still some activities to attend.
However, Xu Si'an also put down her chopsticks, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
"Sister Wen Yao, I..."
Wen Yao frowned. She remembered that Xu Si'an's agency was backed by the Jiang Group. With such a large capital, how could they lack resources?
"I don't think your company is some small workshop. Many people are desperate to get in. I remember Zhou Nianwan only got a chance to work there after she became famous."
Xu Si'an felt a pang of sadness. After graduating from university, he was spotted by a talent scout from a top entertainment company, so he signed the contract without much thought.
"Sister Wen Yao, you've known me for a long time. It's normal for me not to have any roles. This drama is an opportunity I've been waiting for for a long time. If it weren't for you, Sister Wen Yao, I probably wouldn't have any projects this year."
Wen Yao didn't expect that Xu Si'an would only film one project this year.
He had played a supporting role in a hit drama before, and Wen Yao still remembered him.
Unfortunately, the hype didn't pick up later, and after so much time, everyone has forgotten about him.
But this shouldn't be the case. Even Wen Yao knew about this operation, so how could such a large agency not know?
Why doesn't your company assign you any work?
Wen Yao still asked the question.
Xu Si'an smiled and said
"Most of the top artists in the entire country are in our company. Even my manager has seven stars under his wing."
People like me, who are neither sharp-tongued nor sweet-talking, have long been forgotten.
Wen Yao felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this.
To the company, Xu Si'an was just a minor artist who was neither famous nor unknown, but to Xu Si'an himself, the contract he signed was for his entire youth.
"How could that be? I think you're quite outstanding, and you have a sweet tongue. Coincidentally, I'm about to start an entertainment company. If you can't make it there, you can come to my company."
Wen Yao raised an eyebrow.
For a fleeting moment, Xu Si'an's eyes lit up; she was indeed very moved, but it vanished in an instant.
"Forget it, Sister Wenyao, you've already helped me a lot. If I have the chance in the future and you don't mind, I'll definitely work for you!"
The contract still has several years left before it expires, so switching jobs now would require paying a penalty for breach of contract.
"Alright then, but if you have any ideas, feel free to come find me. My entertainment company will be opening in the next few days."
After a few more words, the dinner party ended.
Wen Yao and Song Zhiqian returned to Hefeng Villa, while Xu Si'an returned to her rented apartment in downtown Haicheng.
For relatively unknown celebrities like them, working in the entertainment industry can be quite lucrative, but the expenses are really high. They rent apartments in the city center to make it easier to go to interviews and attend various events.
"Wen Yao, is it true or false that you're planning to start an entertainment company?"
Song Zhiqian was driving, while Wen Yao was scrolling through her phone in the passenger seat.
"Really, do you have any suggestions?"
Song Zhiqian placed his hands on the steering wheel.
"I don't have many suggestions, but I've lost money running an entertainment company in recent years, not as much as I did ten years ago. My family also has entertainment businesses and quite a few artists, but the ones who are making money are all getting old, and there aren't many young ones who can make money."
Most of the larger capital groups in China have dabbled in the entertainment industry.
"It's just that if one of your artists becomes famous, one person can support the entire company."
That guy was no good; he didn't know anything. If you were to sign him, you'd have to throw money at him.
"No way, I want to sign contracts with child actors and train them to become famous, that's what's interesting."
The next day, Wen Yao received news that Sunshine Island had been fully completed, and Tang Zhen had returned that morning.
Tang Zhen rented a helicopter to return.
When Wen Yao saw her, she didn't see any signs of fatigue.
"Young Miss, the renovation of Sunshine Island is complete."
Wen Yao, wearing a scarf, was watering the flowers in the small garden.
"Great."
With that, the two went inside.
Counting the days, the Spring Festival is just around the corner.
"Young Miss, this is the list of all the engineers and workers involved in the island's renovation."
Several pages of forms were filled with names.
"You said before that you were going to give them some red envelopes and Spring Festival gifts?"
"Yes! It's already the end of the year. It wasn't easy for them when they were working on Sunshine Island. The conditions there were so harsh at the beginning. Giving them small gifts during the New Year is a nice touch."
Wen Yao's salary is already much higher than that of most bosses.
"Everyone will receive a 1000 yuan red envelope, and in winter they will also receive a down comforter, a box of nuts, and a pair of latex pillows."
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