The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 128 Chat
“Starlight has already transferred all the platform accounts. In a few days, after the procedures are completed, the official Weibo account will be changed to ‘Gu Lanxi Studio’. I suggest you register a private account here to interact with fans.”

After the studio meeting, the others went to hot springs, spas, and big meals to have a happy team-building activity, while Mei Xue and Gu Lanxi found a small tea room to chat alone.

The two had just signed a contract, and Mei Xue wanted to do something to demonstrate her professionalism and let Gu Lanxi see her value.

Gu Lanxi now needs to leverage her experience to change the previous business model.

It would be very necessary for the two of them to have a deep conversation.

Mei Xue was fair-skinned and plump, with curved eyebrows and thin, red lips. When she greeted people, her eyes looked like crescent moons when she smiled, and she seemed very kind.

Although Gu Lanxi didn't have a good impression of her before meeting her, after meeting her and having a meeting, she saw her capable side and her opinion of her changed.

Aside from being a bit greedy and profit-driven, he is genuinely very capable.

Gu Lanxi didn't expect that before she could reach an agreement with her on the bottom line, the other woman would bring up account management first.

Seeing that she remained silent and quietly brewed her Kung Fu tea, Mei Xue, believing she had a basic understanding of her after interacting with her for so many days, assumed she was unwilling and quickly explained the advantages of doing so:

"The studio account is mainly used to publish work-related information. By publishing work-related information in a planned and strategic manner, you can enhance your commercial value and industry influence, thereby attracting more job opportunities and business cooperation. At the same time, you can also better maintain your public image. It is very necessary to manage this account well."

"Personal accounts are mainly used to share your daily life, showcasing your personality and lifestyle through your hobbies, feelings, and insights. This strengthens the emotional connection between you and your fans, allowing them to understand the real you and build a deeper bond. You probably know how important this is."

"Another point is that it's easier to handle crisis public relations when you keep your personal and public accounts separate. For example, if you like something on your personal account, you can say it was a slip of the hand, which gives you more room to maneuver. It's also more appropriate to use a personal account than a studio account for certain things that are difficult to say."

Seeing that she was parched, Gu Lanxi poured tea, pushed a cup towards her, picked up her own cup, smelled it first, then took a sip, before nodding gently.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."

The company still has some procedures to complete, and the personal studio is not yet fully legal, so there's no rush.

Seeing that she agreed, Mei Xue didn't say anything more about it, but instead smiled and began to have a heart-to-heart talk with her:
"Now that we've signed this contract today, we're in the same boat. From now on, we'll share both the good times and the bad. I hope you can get to know me better and not judge me based on rumors from the outside world."

Knowing that Gu Lanxi was very clever, she didn't play any tricks and spoke very sincerely.

Gu Lanxi put down her teacup and smiled gently: "Sister Mei, don't be so polite with me. When people get along, it's all about sincerity. A reputation is bound to have both good and bad aspects. I'm not one to be easily swayed by others, so don't feel guilty. Just do your job well. I value your abilities more than those things."

Gu Lanxi was always very adept at interpersonal relationships and social interactions.

He immediately saw what Mei Xue cared about most, and his words struck a chord deep within her.

She makes people feel very comfortable being with her.

Mei Xue's expression visibly relaxed.

He pulled a notebook out of his bag and said, "I think I have some questions that I need to discuss with you so that we can maintain a comfortable working relationship in the future."

"Okay, you ask and I'll answer, and I'll add more later."

"Okay, shall we begin now?"

"Ah."

"What are the absolute bottom lines that cannot be crossed on your end?"

“Lu Nanting. No matter what, we must not smear him.”

Without hesitation, it just came out!

Mei Xue's eyes widened instantly, and she could only try to calm herself down by adjusting her posture.

The boss is smart, so there's no need to worry. Just work diligently and strive to show your best, and you'll be given important responsibilities. But the boss is a hopeless romantic, which is a bit of a problem!
You know, feelings don't stay the same forever!
If she had a daughter like that, she would be so worried that she couldn't sleep.

The two had just signed the contract and didn't know each other well enough. Mei Xue wasn't stupid, so she naturally wouldn't say things like "feelings are fickle" or "don't be so absolute."

Write it down directly in the notebook: [Bottom line: Family.]

She added a small question mark after the thought, implying that only she herself understood the meaning.

This means taking it one step at a time.

If the relationship between the two of them runs into problems, she will change her attitude as quickly as possible and put the boss's interests first.

"Is your main focus in your work business, variety shows, acting, or something else?" "I mainly act, but I don't rule out commercial activities. As for variety shows, I haven't been on any, and I'm not considering them for the time being."

"When it comes to acting, what types of roles do you like? What types of roles are you good at? What types of roles do you dislike? What is your attitude towards kissing scenes and intimate scenes?"

"Action and suspense are my comfort zone. In the future, I would like to develop in the fields of workplace dramas, palace intrigue dramas, martial arts dramas, fantasy dramas, and comedies. If there are suitable TV series, I would like to try them out. It depends on the team. I will not take on projects with a bad team. As for projects I dislike, there are none. However, I will not take on any romance dramas in the future."

I won't accept any more romance drama roles, and kissing or intimate scenes are definitely not allowed.

Mei Xue nodded: "I'll screen the scripts later and try to meet your requirements as much as possible. As for which one to choose, I hope you can discuss it with me before accepting it, okay?"

"That's natural; I'm not a domineering person."

Although she opened her own studio, it was affiliated with Starlight Studio. She only assembled her own team to facilitate her work, and the various resources remained the same as before.

By doing this, Xingguang would receive far less in the various revenue sharing. If it weren't for her marriage to Lu Nanting, even though she had many interests involved with the boss, it wouldn't have been so easy for her to become independent, and it would have been impossible for her to continue enjoying the same treatment as before.

“You’re married now. If you participate in a couples’ variety show, you can definitely boost your status quickly by leveraging Lu Nanting’s popularity. If you’re willing, I can get in touch with those shows. I have connections in various places.”

Gu Lanxi shook her head: "After filming 'Lurking' this year, I'll be busy setting up a company and managing several projects at my investment studio. It's not advisable to have too many entertainment-related matters scheduled."

Logically, an agent's income should be linked to that of the artist.

According to industry practice, top-tier artists' agents can get 10% to 20% of the artist's income. For artists with lower profiles who require more effort to cultivate, the agent can get 30% to 50%.

Compared to Xiao Han, Gu Lanxi has far less popularity. If we only look at income related to the entertainment industry, the two are not even in the same league.

Mei Xue used to work in public relations and earned an annual salary. When she switched jobs to Gu Lanxi, she had a three-month probation period, during which her benefits increased by more than 15% compared to before. The two of them had also agreed to discuss the profit-sharing issue after she was officially hired in three months.

Mei Xue's actions now also involve an element of gambling.

Even if the minor actors receive 50%, it's still not as good as the top actresses receiving 10%.

She had high hopes for Gu Lanxi and was willing to follow her and gamble on a future together.

"Then let's talk about business matters. Since we didn't hire a business agent, I'll handle that part, is that alright?"

"I have connections, so you don't need to worry about resources."

Sensing her hesitation, Gu Lanxi immediately dispelled her concerns.

She has the resources and the confidence.

"Okay, there are many kinds of commercial activities, such as brand endorsements, promotions, concerts, music festivals, commercial performances, new product launches, brand event appearances, fashion shows, live streaming, product sales, online interactions, and so on. Which of these revenue-generating activities do you find most objectionable?"

“I’m not good at concerts, music festivals, or commercial performances, so I’ll turn them all down. I also won’t do live-streaming e-commerce. I’m planning to start an MCN company later. If you’re interested, we can sign a few streamers and train them, but that’s for the future. For me personally, however, I’ll consider public welfare live streams or online interactions.”

"Okay, so you mainly take on endorsements? Do you have any ideas about the types of products you'll endorse?"

"Hmm, I'll post this on my WeChat Moments first and see which company needs a spokesperson."

Mei Xue: "..."

This job makes me quite uneasy.

Other agents:

They racked their brains to secure resources for artists.

I work hard to earn money by accompanying celebrities in live-streaming e-commerce.

Our own artists:

Let me choose and see which friend I like best.

When I start a company, I'll employ a bunch of livestreaming e-commerce hosts to make money for me.

(End of this chapter)