Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 44: No Connections, No Matter

“Looking back at the past that has disappeared, it is as clear as yesterday. Your tears and your smile are still before my eyes, so close yet so far away.”

"I will protect you like my first love, until the day when we finally grow old."

This song titled "Second First Love" is quite consistent with the theme of the movie from the perspective of lyrics alone.

But from Shen Juan's perspective and aesthetics, both the lyrics and the music of this song are too mediocre, and there is basically no possibility of making any splash in the market.

But since I have chosen to take on this job, it is better to do my best to complete it.

You can't just say you don't want to record it because the song is rubbish, right?

People should have professional ethics.

However, perhaps I can take this opportunity to raise some requests to Sister Hua and see if I can get some OST work for film and television dramas, so that I can also benefit from the popularity of the dramas.

After all, many singers in the circle make a living from this.

For example, the famous stalker who staged a real-life version of "running away with the baby", destroying Huahua's innocent personality and completely ending his ambition to become a leader in the Chinese music scene, relies on singing OSTs for hit film and television dramas to maintain his exposure and popularity.

So Shen Juan wondered if he could find a way out for himself in this way and make more preparations.

Back to the topic
Because the song was simple and Shen Juan had good singing skills, the whole process didn't take too long and the recording was completed at 11:30 in the evening.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Shen Juan took a bus back to his rental house to rest and recharge his energy for tomorrow's MV shooting.

Silent all night.

It was already bright at a little after seven in the morning.

Because he needed to complete the filming of the MV for "Second First Love", Shen Juan got up early today, which was a rare occasion.

After meeting with her agent, having a quick breakfast and going to the beauty salon to finish her makeup for the day, she took a car to the MV shooting location, a villa on the outskirts of Beijing.

"Your recent traffic growth is very good. Dior is planning to gradually improve your salary level within their company in the coming period of time."

"It's nothing more than appearing on a few magazine covers, and then inviting me to watch the shows at Paris Fashion Week!" Shen Juan opened his eyes and looked at the agent sister who looked particularly fair and beautiful after carefully dressing up. "Do you have a title? If you don't have a title, then it can't be considered an upgrade."

(Yangjin Zhuoma, the agent of Shen Yue in the original time and space)

Yangjin Zhuoma nodded and said, "If nothing goes wrong, we can at least get a brand friend."

"Just close friends? Can't we get it?" Shen Juan was not very satisfied. He felt that he should get the title of China Brand Ambassador at the same level as Yang Ying and Huang Xuan.

He used to think that being a brand friend was enough, but now that he already has second-top-level traffic data, he naturally wants to go a step further and get a higher title.

People's ambitions are always expanding.

Although his reason tells him that he currently only has fan traffic, his status in the circle and his actual achievements and national popularity cannot be compared with Yang Ying and Huang Xuan who have been in the industry for a long time.

But everything depends on human efforts, maybe it will work?
"It's difficult. After all, our company doesn't have the resources and connections in the fashion circle. It's hard to break out of the framework of a traffic star and win the title of a special luxury brand just by relying on your own traffic and so-called fashion temperament. Moreover, the two biggest labels on you at present, whether it's idol or rapper, are not very popular in the fashion circle."

Yangjin Zhuoma was very realistic and pointed out the realities that Shen Juan had to face in his rising stage.

The fashion industry before the epidemic was indeed a competition of connections.

For example, why is Zhao Liying, who had previously been isolated from fashion, suddenly able to come into contact with the top luxury brand Dior this year?

The reason is simple, I changed my agent.

His current agent Huang Bin is very capable. He started his career with Chen Kaige in his early years and made many connections with people from all walks of life. Later, he cooperated with Huang Xiaoming. It was also at this time that Yang Ying began to contact Dior and eventually won the title of Dior China Brand Ambassador.

Those who understand will understand who it depends on. Because of this, Zhao Liying's fashion resources that made fans cry were able to achieve a leapfrog rise this year.

It is also because of this that Chen Feiyu, the second son of the Chen family, was able to become Dior’s Millennium Ambassador right after his debut.

These are all manifestations of personal connections.

(Are you an underage person who doesn’t dare to be in the same frame with the protagonist at Dior Blues Night? Arthur)

"Okay." Shen Juan felt a little regretful, but that was all. Anyway, he could get these things by himself in the future, it was just a matter of time. "So what are the confirmed schedules for September?"

"Currently, only the League of Legends Anniversary Celebrity Invitational has been scheduled for the 3rd. The organizer has invited both you and Wu Jiaheng. All other schedules will depend on the increase in your traffic this month." The agent replied.

"that's it?"

"That's all for now, nothing else."

"It looks like we're going to have a very busy September." Shen Juan shrugged and smiled.

Although he has temporarily hit a wall in the public relations for luxury goods titles, he is still very confident in himself and "Hip-Hop in China" in terms of increasing traffic.

This summer belongs 100% to Shen Juan.

Xiao Wang who is singing "Xiaochou" next door should step aside for now. Your lyrics are indeed very good, but after all, we are living in an era where appearance is everything.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many young handsome guys who are not good at anything but have a good-looking face, right?
"I hope so."

After talking about work, Shen Juan read the script for a while.

According to the lyrics of the theme song "Second First Love", this MV only needs to show the youthful innocence, purity and beauty of first love, and it will definitely not go wrong.

As for the director, following the principle of "not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes", he only designed some scattered couple interaction shots to show the appearance of the male and female protagonists, without arranging a story framework and plot context.

So overall, it's pretty simple.

At least for Shen Juan, a new actor with serious filming experience, it was relatively easy.

Just take a look at the script and you'll know how to act.

At 10:30 in the morning, Shen Juan arrived at the shooting location to meet the crew members and greeted them one by one.

From the director to the photographer, to the lighting technician, makeup artist, prop master, and stage manager, they are basically all senior practitioners hired by the film company or the investor Le Hua.

Because of this, having inquired about the news in advance, they naturally did not dare to neglect Shen Juan, the Prince of Le Hua.

Of course, Shen Juan was also very friendly and polite towards others, without any big star airs, and most importantly, he really treated his staff as human beings.

This also made them feel a lot of favor for this handsome guy who seemed distant but was actually warm-hearted, and they even became more enthusiastic about today's work.

Then, under the guidance of the staff, Shen Juan met his shooting partner for the day in the dressing room.

At this moment, Cheng Xiao was sitting in front of the mirror with his eyes closed, quietly accepting the makeup artist applying makeup on his face.

Is this the current top lady in our company?

She is really beautiful.

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