Shen Tianqing left his little assistant behind to help Jiang Fanxing and busied himself with studio matters, including but not limited to first registering Jiang Fanxing’s various related name trademarks, coordinating with stylists, promoters, and other miscellaneous tasks. Also, with the consent of Jiang Fanxing, he contacted his parents; it was necessary to meet them personally.

 

In fact, Shen Tianqing hadn’t had the need to meet every artist’s parents in the past, but with Jiang Fanxing’s words, he thought it was quite necessary. In case Jiang Fanxing started to act out one day, his own brain might not be able to overpower him, so he would have to play the emotional card at that time.

 

Capable agents didn’t always follow the artist around but would instead go and take on other jobs. Those who followed the artist around were either assistants or other small agents.

 

“After you finish filming this little web series you’re in now you’ll be ready to go to acting classes and singing and dancing classes. I’ll go and contact the teachers for you and then arrange the appropriate vehicle, apartment, and whatnot.” Shen Tianqing was already used to doing these things: “If someone wants to find you for a movie or an endorsement, you have to let me know first, and I’ll be the one to handle it. Sometimes, it’s easy to offend people if you refuse; it would be better if I came forward. Don’t make your own decisions.”

 

Obviously, Shen Tianqing had been intimidated by Jiang Fanxing.

 

“Uh-huh. Don’t worry, our pay is a fifty-fifty split; I will never help you with the work that you should do.” Jiang Fanxing seriously swore to Shen Tianqing. If it wasn’t for the fact that that previous project was related to his debut, he wouldn’t have gone to such trouble.

 

What the Studio had signed was only his artist contract. The lawyer contract was a separate amount of money, okay?

 

“Go rest too.” After Shen Tianqing left, Jiang Fanxing turned to the little assistant and asked, “What’s your name?”

 

“Brother Jiang, you can just call me Xiao Zhou.” Xiao Zhou laughed, “The temperature has dropped a bit in the past few days; I’ll go and prepare a kit first; I’ll take a break after I’ve taken it.”

 

“Alright, then, Xiao Zhou, rest early.” Jiang Fanxing didn’t persuade him anymore; Xiao Zhou was quite resourceful; when the studio earned money, he would ask Shen Tianqing to raise Xiao Zhou’s salary well.

 

 

It was better to spend a huge sum of money than to delay it and bring trouble.

 

 

The next day at noon, Jiang Fanxing attended the opening ceremony of the crew in a decent manner and also got a piece of roast pork that looked delicious but actually tasted like chewing wax.

 

 

The crude and shoddy ancient drama, tentatively named ‘Young Master, You Are My Person’, had just started filming.

 

The female lead, Liu Yinyin, was a female lead who often stars in short videos; her acting skills weren’t great but they were good enough; she was also signed under a company, and it was still a big company. Previously, Jiang Fanxing was an extra in few of the short dramas she filmed, and he was somewhat familiar with her. After learning that Jiang Fanxing had also signed with the studio, the two of them were able to have a thorough conversation.

 

 

There was no other way; the crew was like this; the signed and unsigned hardly ever worked together; it was like the difference between a professional and an ordinary passerby; everyone’s time was limited and would only be used on those who may have interactions with their work.

 

 

Jiang Fanxing chatted with her and realized that her company was the Mu Entertainment Film and Television company that had once sent him a contract, the one that wanted to give him 37 percent.

 

“Although our company is big, the signed artists are a lot; during my batch, they signed at least fifty girls and fifty boys. We were originally going to participate in a talent show, but who knew that the talent show wouldn’t move forward because the venue’s fire protection didn’t pass review? There has been no movement to rectify it.” Liu Yinyin sighed, “The company couldn’t raise us just to get nothing, so they sent us out to different short video crews to see who can come out on top, and the winner will go on to a more powerful show.”

 

 

“When you guys signed, didn’t they promise to provide you with any resources?” Jiang Fanxing was puzzled. “Did you guys sign without getting anything?”

 

“Mu Entertainment is a big company; as long as you have potential to be popular, the contract can be easily signed. Moreover, in the early stages, we were just practicing singing and dancing.” Liu Yinyin shook her head. “Although I came from a science background, I’m just a graduate of a third-rate art school. To be able to sign on with a company is impressive. I’m the only one in my entire class who was looked at; how can I negotiate with the company? The company doesn’t set the default fee very high, which is relatively good enough. I’ve heard of nastier companies that specialize in making money off of liquidated damages.”

 

“You’re in good condition; you’d have definitely been more valued than us if you signed.” Liu Yinyin helplessly said, “Look at me; my double eyelids, nose, and chin have all been fine-tuned to barely make it to the camera; there are too many pretty girls nowadays, and more than enough of them can’t make it. Before I retire, I’ll film more, so I’ll be able to make a lot of money later then I’ll open a school and become a training teacher.”

 

Jiang Fanxing nodded. This sister, although she wasn’t too smart when she signed, she had a good plan for her future.

 

 

“It’s fine; maybe one day your drama will be a hit,” Jiang Fanxing comforted.

 

“Let’s work hard; I heard that you’ve signed up with a studio as well. I know Agent Shen Tianqing has a good eye; all the artists he signed have names in the entertainment industry; he’s just not very lucky.” Liu Yinyin wasn’t envious; after all, they all knew what the current situation of Nian Nian Studio was; maybe it would collapse at some point.

 

 

The male lead came to the set on the fourth day after the start of filming.

 

Jiang Fanxing’s scene was basically with the male lead; since he hadn’t come, Jiang Fanxing could only play with his phone on the side.

 

Alas, why did he come so early?

 

Jiang Fanxing was a little helpless; he was ready to play a few more games.

 

 

The male lead just came and frowned when he saw Jiang Fanxing. “Why haven’t you gone for your makeup to be applied? Time is limited; you don’t want to waste everyone’s time.”

 

 

Jiang Fanxing sized up the other party twice before realizing why his makeup took so long. The other party looked too modern which contrasted with the ancient setting, not to mention that he wasn’t tall, and his shoe heels were almost high enough to catch up with high heels.

 

 

And he immediately walked over to give him a hard time. Indeed, one could see such fools everywhere in life; he thought that picking his flaws first would give him the upper hand.

 

“Are you the producer?” Jiang Fanxing spoke in a conspiratorial manner, “No way, no way there can’t be someone who doesn’t realize that the producer and director are the ones who pay me.”

 

The producer and director didn’t say anything; where did you come from to tell me what to do?

 

Jiang Fanxing directly rolled his eyes, obvious contempt in his eyes.

 

Xiao Zhou immediately straightened his chest and came carrying his own toolkit.

 

“Brother Jiang, put on the warm patch first; you’ll have to put on makeup and change clothes later. It’s a bit cold in the middle of winter.” Xiao Zhou also thoughtfully handed over a thermos bottle; inside was a ginger tea that had already been boiled long ago, the sugar-free kind.

 

“This artist, if you want to talk to our brother Jiang about work, please have your studio directly interface with our studio.” The little assistant turned around and said with a smile.

 

“You ……” The male lead looked at the small assistant next to Jiang Fanxing, quickly realizing that this small supporting character must have signed with a company as well, he had to endure it for now.

 

Unsigned individuals could be bullied without consequences, but signed artists were not easy to deal with.

 

“I’ll talk to the producer.” The male lead snorted coldly and left in a huff.

 

“Brother Jiang, don’t be angry; there are many people like this in the entertainment industry. The artists who can really become popular are especially polite; instead, only this kind of person likes to use this kind of method.” Xiao Zhou laughed with a disdainful expression, “What year is it now? Maybe someone who plays a maid or a guard by your side will become famous overnight. How can you easily offend them?”

 

 

“Of course I understand this. Xiao Zhou, you did a good job just now and gave me a lot of face, but next time you speak ill of someone, can you not laugh like this?” Jiang Fanxing suggested seriously.

 

“What’s wrong, Brother Jiang?” Xiao Zhou didn’t quite understand.

 

“It’s really unlucky for you to laugh while saying something like that; you really look like a villainous cannon fodder.”

 

“Okay, Brother Jiang.” Xiao Zhou lowered his head a little; he had watched many assistants placating artists like this.

 

 

“I’ll have Brother Shen give you a bonus.”

 

“Okay, Brother Jiang!”

 

As long as the money was in place, everything was fine.

 

 

This crude drama was originally scheduled to take twenty days to finish filming, but under the male lead’s tireless antics, Jiang Fanxing finished all the scenes in ten days; to be precise, his part was cut down quite a bit, and the director was thrown into a rage. However, the remuneration stipulated in the contract still needed to be given, and Jiang Fanxing was willing to do half the work.

 

 

This male protagonist was still too simple. In fact, he should have let Jiang Fanxing film for twenty days, then when the film was completed, the editor could cut off all of his scenes; that way he wouldn’t waste his time or offend anyone.

 

Unfortunately, the male lead didn’t understand this, so it was obvious that he hadn’t done his homework.

 

 

Jiang Fanxing was also too lazy to argue with the other party; he could collect money when he went to court and argued with people; arguing with idiots could only reap unhappiness.

 

“Brother Jiang, brother Shen sent a message that the apartment arranged by the studio has been vacated for you. You can move in immediately, and the studio will bear the cost. The acting teacher, dance teacher, and vocal teacher have already been found. You can learn together with several other artists in the studio, you can use this opportunity to meet other people in the studio. It’s not impossible to open a private session for you alone, but performing requires comparing yourself with others to know where your strengths and weaknesses lie.” Xiao Zhou explained dutifully and politely.

 

He even used the respectful “you.”.

 

 

“This I understand.” Jiang Fanxing couldn’t help but wonder how difficult the artists accompanied by Xiao Zhou were. Did this obvious thing need to be explained so clearly?

 

“The car won’t be in place until some days later; we still need to take a taxi back first today…”

 

With Xiao Zhou’s help, it only took a small half day to pack up and deal with the lease. Jiang Fanxing specially went to invite his acquaintance, big brother Long Tao, to have a meal before bidding farewell to Hengdian temporarily.

 

“Xiao Zhou, what do you want to eat for the night? My treat.” Jiang Fanxing put down his luggage and moved into this 50-square-meter apartment. Jiang Fanxing was still satisfied with his treatment, but his assistant had to follow him every day so it was important to maintain good relationships.

 

Eating, accommodation, and training were all included, and even without a job, a guaranteed salary of 5000 yuan was given. No wonder everyone wanted to enter the entertainment industry.

 

“Brother Jiang.” Xiao Zhou had already packed up all the food and drinks in Jiang Fanxing’s luggage separately and also brought a weight scale over.

 

“You’re overweight. You’re going to officially start training in a few days, so you need to lose weight. Brother Shen said that the drama you’re going into is a martial arts drama, so you have to be especially thin to make the styling look good, so from now on, you’ll have to eat fat-reducing meals.” Xiao Zhou said carefully.

 

 

“I’m 1.81.5 meters tall, but I’m only over 130 pounds. Even though I’m so thin, do I still need to lose weight?” Jiang Fanxing was stunned for a moment. He thought his weight should be qualified. In the camera, he was just right and not fat at all.

 

Xiao Zhou emphasized, “I didn’t even stop you from eating the meal you ate at noon. You can rest assured that you will still be able to eat tonight.”

 

“What kind of meal?”

 

“A box of lettuce leaves that can be eaten raw or boiled.”

 

I wondered why you became so polite all of a sudden, so you were waiting for me here.

 

During the night, Jiang Fanxing woke up hungry.

 

He never thought that he, Jiang Fanxing, who could be strong enough to become the main force of the debate team of A University, who could snatch the third male lead position of a big S-class project, who could talk and laugh with a famous agent without losing, would actually almost surrender on the first day of dieting?

 

 

Life really wouldn’t be smooth sailing; it was always ready to coldly smack you in the mouth.

 

 

Hehe, did they think Jiang Fanxing would directly be provoked and say that he wouldn’t do it?

 

No, he would also send the other half of his face to be hit again.

 

Jiang Fanxing did mental construction to gradually calm down his cranky emotions.

 

He’d just go ahead and starve.

 

If there was no harm at all in being an entertainer, he wouldn’t have a good conscience if he accepted this much money.

 


 

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