After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 638 Speaking of Cao Cao Cao Cao’s arrival
Zhou Haoran set his sights on Jin Suo, not because of her beauty.

To cultivate a Shanghai-based entertainment circle, it is necessary to promote a few representative top stars. There are not many qualified individuals, and Jin Suo is a very good prospect.

Although she is not a local of the harbor.

She studied in the harbor, and it was the harbor that gave her the opportunity to transform from an ordinary person into an actress.

She's just too young.

It's inconvenient to take direct action.

We have to take a roundabout approach.

She's young and doesn't know any better, but her mother is over forty years old. She used to work in an arts troupe and was her agent, so she knows a lot about the entertainment industry.

To enter an industry, you must first learn its rules and then adapt to them.

Jin Suo's mother's surname is Zhang, and her name is Zhang Huamei.

This happened at the recording site of the program.

Jia Qingwen was quite familiar with her and said with a smile, "Jin Suo is quite young, but she sits on the judges' panel with a very professional air about her."

Zhang Huamei said in a low voice, "Actually, I was nervous too. After the last recording, she told me that she was terrified."

Jia Qingwen couldn't help but laugh, "At her age, she's already done a great job. She was born to do this."

"Sigh!" Zhang Huamei sighed. "Neither her father nor I wanted her to go down this path, but she just wants to be a star."

Jia Qingwen laughed and said, "Young people, who doesn't want to be a star? Times have changed, things are very different now than before. Besides, Jin Suo has the talent and the luck."

“She has great talent. Both Director Xie Jin and Qiong Yao have praised her more than once, but…” Zhang Huamei couldn’t help but worry when she thought of the various problems in the industry.

Jia Qingwen said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. She's grown up now... How old is she this year?"

"When filming for 'My Fair Princess 2' started, I had just turned 17."

Zhang Huamei cares a lot about her daughter, mainly because she is young.

Jia Qingwen nodded. "She's not young anymore. Society is so open these days, and at this age... she understands a lot of things. Have you talked to her about these things before?"

“We talked about it, of course we talked about it. Her father and I have talked about it countless times. I even talked to a director friend about it, hoping to scare her away.” Zhang Huamei shook her head slightly, with a hint of helplessness. “She just insisted on entering this industry.”

Jia Qingwen said, "With such great talent and beauty, it would be a pity if she didn't become an actress."

"I'm just afraid of what will happen in the future..."

Zhang Huamei couldn't continue speaking; she simply couldn't imagine that the things she had heard about would happen to her daughter.

“Some things… how should I put it, that’s just how society is, nothing is perfect. Even if you’re not an actress, if you go into another industry, there are still many things that can’t be brought to light.” Jia Qingwen then talked about what she learned from the Hong Kong government. “I just came back from the Hong Kong government. I don’t know if you know, but the social atmosphere there is completely different.”

"is it?"

Zhang Huamei has never been to the Hong Kong government.

Jia Qingwen said, "That's a capitalist society over there, everyone's after money. When a talent agency takes a liking to a little girl, the parents are overjoyed and send their children there."

"Huh?" Zhang Huamei couldn't understand. "Don't they know what's going to happen?"

“How could I not know?” Jia Qingwen also has a daughter, and she herself cannot accept it. “Some parents will act as their daughters’ agents, personally negotiating prices with wealthy men, just like selling their daughters.”

"what?"

Zhang Huamei was taken aback.

Jia Qingwen said, "It's a capitalist society, everything is about money. Plus, many families are addicted to gambling, and once they get involved, their daughters will suffer. They're quite open-minded over there; they all know that once you're in this line of work, there's basically no escaping it. Rather than that, they might as well make more money."

"I don't know what to do now."

Zhang Huamei was flustered by what she said.

She would rather suffer hardship and poverty than let her daughter follow this path.

Zhang Huamei asked, "There are so many female celebrities in Hong Kong, and I see that many of them are quite... Are all of them so dirty and despicable?"

Jia Qingwen laughed and said, "That's not necessarily true. It depends on whether you have a powerful backer. If you have a powerful backer, then it's fine. In the Hong Kong entertainment industry, there's a culture of worshipping a godfather."

"Become a godfather?"

"Yes, many people from humble backgrounds, without any social connections, can only find a senior figure in the industry to be their godfather, so that they can live a better life. You know, the Hong Kong government used to have triads and gangs, and it wasn't just about messy relationships between men and women."

"That's even scarier!"

Zhang Huamei was at the scene, looking at her daughter's back as she sat on the judges' stage in the distance, her expression complicated.

Jia Qingwen nodded and said, "Yes, it's very dangerous. The Four Heavenly Kings have had guns pointed at their heads! Even Jackie Chan has to find a godfather to smooth things over."

"Editor-in-Chief Jia, you work in television, so you must know a lot of people. Do you have any connections in this area?"

Zhang Huamei couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart.

Jia Qingwen feigned ignorance, "What connections?"

"Do you know any important people who can protect Jin Suo?"

Zhang Huamei's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Huh?" Jia Qingwen was taken aback and said in surprise, "You want to find a godfather for Jin Suo?"

Zhang Huamei said helplessly and bitterly, "I have no choice. My home is in Qingdao. I'm accompanying Jin Suo to study in Haigang now, and I have to help her negotiate film contracts... I can't take care of things back home. I can't leave her father alone at home either."

There is actually a deeper reason.

Her husband is also an artist; he used to be in an arts troupe and is now a leader in the local cultural sector. Those pretty young women in the arts troupes are always vying for every opportunity to climb the ladder. If she doesn't keep an eye on things at home, their marriage is bound to run into trouble in the long run!

She has already heard some news from her hometown, which is making her very anxious.

It's a very difficult choice between having a daughter and getting married.

Jia Qingwen frowned and said, "I do know some important people, but it's not common to have a godfather in mainland China..."

“I’ve heard that Tangren Media is very powerful.” Zhang Huamei’s eyes were bright and expectant. “You asked me last time if I wanted to be an agent at Tangren Media, but I really can’t. I have to go back to my hometown. This is what I’m thinking: let Jin Suo sign with Tangren Media. If she has a backer at the company who can look after her, at least…”

Jia Qingwen shook her head, "Once you enter this industry, many things are unavoidable."

Zhang Huamei's heart was bleeding, but she could only accept it. "At least it will be a little better, a little more proper. Once she turns eighteen and becomes an adult, she can choose her own path. There's really nothing an ordinary family like ours can do to help her in this regard."

In fact, it's not just her; many female stars have had similar growth experiences.

When I was young, my mother was always my agent.

Protect it as much as possible.

After turning eighteen and passing the coming-of-age ceremony, many things become more overlooked, or one simply lets go completely. Once you enter this industry, you can't view things through the lens of mainstream values.

"Then I'll ask Zhou Tai for you..."

Jia Qingwen said reluctantly.

"Zhou Tai?" Zhang Huamei raised an eyebrow. "Is he a leader at the TV station?"

Jia Qingwen thought for a moment, "I guess so."

"Really?"

Zhang Huamei was somewhat puzzled.

Jia Qingwen whispered, "Zhou Tai's position as a station leader is part-time; his main role is in the community. Didn't I tell you before that you could either go to the Broadcasting Arts Troupe or Tangren Film and Television? Actually, it's all about getting arranged by Zhou Tai... Wait, speak of the devil!"

"what?"

Zhang Huamei followed her gaze and turned around.

I didn't see any imposing faces there.

"Let's go together!"

Jia Qingwen then pulled her along, and they quickly walked towards the back door.

"Who is it?"

Zhang Huamei looked around but couldn't see anyone who looked like a leader.

"The one by the door! The one in the black coat and blue scarf!"

Jia Qingwen pointed out Zhou Haoran's location.

"Huh?" Zhang Huamei's expression changed in shock. "So young?"

Jia Qingwen smiled and said, "Zhou Tai is the most dazzling young man in our Red Star TV station, and even in the entire harbor!"

"Zhou Tai, are you here to inspect our work?"

Jia Qingwen approached with a radiant smile.

Zhou Haoran nodded. "Yeah, I came to check on things. How did it go? Everything went smoothly?"

"It's going well," Jia Qingwen said half-jokingly. "With Zhou Tai's guidance, the program will only get better and better."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Did you invite Jin Suo to be a judge?"

"You're here, right in front..." Jia Qingwen pointed to the front row, "That girl in the red dress with her shoulders showing is... I'll bring her over to meet you after the recording is over?"

Zhou Haoran said, "No need, just ask her later if she wants to be on the Spring Festival Gala."

"Spring Festival Gala?"

Seeing how enthusiastic this young man was about his daughter, Zhang Huamei felt a little uncomfortable, but when he mentioned the Spring Festival Gala, her heart skipped a beat.

"This is……"

Zhou Haoran glanced at her, somewhat puzzled.

Jia Qingwen laughed and said, "Director Zhou, whether or not to invite Jin Suo to the Spring Festival Gala, you don't need to discuss it with her. Just talk to this Ms. Zhang. She is Jin Suo's agent and also her mother."

"Jin Suo's mother?" Zhou Haoran's eyes lit up, and he extended his right hand. "Hello, Ms. Zhang, nice to meet you!"

"Hello, it's nice to meet you, Zhou Tai."

Zhang Huamei quickly bowed, lowered her posture, bent her back slightly, and forced a bright smile onto her face.

Although she is over forty years old, she is very well-maintained.

You can tell she used to be a great beauty.

That's normal; a mother who can give birth to a daughter like that can't be too bad herself.

Zhou Haoran stood ramrod straight, exuding the air of a superior, and said with a smile, "Among the actresses in 'My Fair Princess,' my favorite is Jin Suo. This time, we can skip inviting Xiao Yanzi and Ziwei to the Spring Festival Gala, but Jin Suo must come."

Is it really the Spring Festival Gala?

Zhang Huamei's voice trembled slightly; these days, the term "Spring Festival Gala" carries far too much weight.

(End of this chapter)