The birth of an actor

Chapter 50: In the end, Ziwei severed her ties.

Wang Jinghua didn't stop it, but after hearing the voicemail, she asked:

"Fan Bing is...?"

"My friend, she came with me to be a model."

Anxin explained:
“Aunt Qiong Yao’s company wanted to sign us, but I refused because I still had to go to school. But she’s different. She wants to sign us because…we’re just minor characters right now, and she thinks it’s an opportunity, so she wants to sign us. But after hearing your explanation, I think it’s not a good idea for her to sign with this company, so I’d like to try to salvage the situation.”

Wang Jinghua frowned:
"She's already agreed?"

"Yes, but I don't know if she's signed a contract."

"If that's the case, and if there's still time, I can talk to her. I'm quite familiar with the operating models of these Hong Kong and Taiwan companies. And I'm also very familiar with the mainland film and television market. I can explain your doubts to you both."

"..."

Anxin was somewhat surprised.

This lady is surprisingly considerate.

Both the way he speaks and his open and honest attitude make people feel comfortable.

But at this moment, his mind was entirely focused on Fan Bing and Yi Ren. Standing in front of the phone booth, he thought for a moment and asked:

"Sister Wang, is Aunt Qiongyao's company... really that bad?"

Hearing this, Wang Jinghua shook her head slightly:

"Actually, it's not bad. They are very strong. Qiong Yao is a very influential writer in Taiwan, and the film and television works adapted from her novels, such as 'One Curtain of Dreams' and 'On the Water', are actually phenomenal TV series. In terms of film and television, her company is actually a very suitable platform for newcomers to start their careers."

She knew what Anxin wanted to hear, so after this "prelude," she changed the subject:
"However, that's also its limitation. First, it's not that it doesn't value the mainland market; otherwise, with Qiong Yao's fame, filming a TV series would only require shooting in Taiwan. The fact that it actively came to the mainland shows that it recognized the huge potential of the mainland market. And Qiong Yao's works are a golden brand, attractive to all audiences. But, Anxin, as an actor, you need to consider more comprehensively, not just film and television works, but also your personal future. For example, if director Zhang Yimou wants to cast you in a film..."

"..."

Anxin's lips twitched.

I thought to myself, "Why is my face so big?"
How did I manage to get this famous director to contact me?

But I have to admit, this woman's way of speaking is really comforting.

Even if it's just "for example".

"Director Zhang might just have a strong impression of you from a certain film, but he might not know your name. He'll have other people under him look for you, and these people will first have to look at the film that Director Zhang mentioned, then find the cast list, then check the actor memo at the Beijing Film Studio, or see which companies are involved in the film, and then ask them one by one. It's actually a very troublesome thing."

However, Yiren Company doesn't have an office in mainland China, and they might not know how to contact Yiren Company in Taiwan. They might have to ask around or ask around. And after contacting Yiren Company, the company needs to report to their superiors and then find the agent in charge of you. In the process, they also need to schedule your time to see if your schedule conflicts with some of the company's projects or activities, and from the company's perspective, they need to decide whether to notify you, etc. All of these situations I mentioned are possible.

The process takes a day or two for those who are diligent. But for those who are slow, it might take ten days or half a month before you find out the news, and by then... Director Zhang may have already found a more suitable actor, or the investors may have lost patience and replaced you. Or other companies that hear the news may use their connections to replace the role that Director Zhang originally thought was suitable for you with someone else... These things happen all the time.

That's why I said if you just want to wait patiently for the company to allocate resources, then Yiren Entertainment is no different from other talent agencies. However, their weakness lies in focusing solely on the quality of their work while neglecting the multifaceted development of their signed artists. Building trust and relationships requires effort and maintenance. And often, these are the manager's responsibilities.

Agents need to build various networks and secure resources around you. But they don't even have offices; their business focuses primarily on film and television adaptations of Qiong Yao's works, where the actors are only a part of the story. After filming ends, are there detailed plans for the actors' personal development? Will they be able to find a suitable path to stardom… these are all unknown factors.

"..."

He remained silent, frowning, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

The phone in the phone booth hasn't been answered yet.

Just then, a person walked over, seemingly wanting to make a phone call.

Rarely, Anxin, with her good temper, stopped the other party:
"Hello, sir, I'm waiting for a very important phone call. Could you please go over there?"

He was being polite, and when the man heard that he was going to make a phone call, he didn't say anything, just nodded and left.

But when Wang Jinghua looked at An Xin blocking the entrance of the phone booth and not giving an inch, she thought to herself... could that girl named Fan Bing be in a relationship with him?
At this point, An Xin showed some impatience and inserted the IC card into the phone again.

"Fan Bing, call back immediately, it's urgent, don't worry."

Wang Jinghua thought for a moment and asked:
"How many years does your friend plan to sign with Yiren?"

"Seven years."

"...How old is she this year?"

"fifteen."

"Uh……"

Wang Jinghua said that in seven years, she would be twenty-two years old.

This kid... is too impulsive.

But she didn't say anything, she just stayed with Anxin and waited there.

While waiting, I watched his furrowed brows.

The more I look, the more I like it.

She had seen the boy's approachable sales demeanor; the gentle smile on his face felt like a cool breeze in the shade of summer.

I've also seen him on stage during typhoons.

To be honest, if he were just a little taller, reaching 1.9 meters, he would definitely do well as a model.

Perhaps he can rival Hu Ping.

His... indescribable aura was so captivating.

But now, the way he frowns evokes a stronger protective instinct in people.

This is definitely a promising talent.

Her figure, face, and temperament are all top-notch.

She observed silently.

A few minutes later, Anxin picked up the phone again...

Twenty minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

Anxin, having waited in vain for the girl's reply, was utterly speechless. After thinking for a moment, she said to Wang Jinghua:

"Sister Wang, could you please give me your business card? I need to go home first and ask my friend about the situation. Once I've clarified things here, we can talk again, okay?"

“Okay.” Wang Jinghua handed over her business card directly.

Another criterion was added to my evaluation of Anxin: loyal and devoted to relationships.

As for whether An Xin will contact me...

She doesn't care.

If he doesn't contact me, I can take the initiative to find him.

However, just to be on the safe side, she still asked:
"By the way, which school do you go to? What grade are you in this year? School should be starting soon, right?"

She was asking purely out of concern that she might not find anything reliable in the clothing market.

Yesterday he told someone else that school was starting soon and he was quitting modeling.

We need to be more careful.

Who can imagine...

"I will start school in September and be a freshman at Renmin University."

"……where?"

Wang Jinghua was stunned.

……

The powerful roar of the Haomai 125's single-cylinder engine propelled him back to Jishuitan Hospital at a speed that would make others jokingly say he was "rushing to his death."

He didn't go home; instead, he knocked on Grandpa Ye's door. The knocking was urgent, and Grandpa Ye opened the door, looking puzzled.
"Young Master, what's wrong?"

"Sir, has Fan Bing arrived?"

"No, they haven't come over today yet."

"...Oh, okay."

Without saying a word, An Xin headed straight for the house where Fan Bing lived.

The door wasn't locked, and there was a woman inside carrying a basin of laundry out. Anxin scurried in like a big rat, startling the woman.

"Hey Fan Bing, are you there?"

Seeing the young man banging on the door, the woman immediately said:
"Stop knocking, young man. Are you looking for the girl who just moved in? She's not home. They left together around nine o'clock."

"..."

A few minutes later, Sui Xi, who was reading a novel while leaning on the counter, looked at An Xin, who was standing in front of the phone, and was a little puzzled.

But I didn't ask any more questions.

Time flew by, and it was noon.

Seeing that Anxin was still sitting in front of the phone and didn't seem to be moving, she thought for a moment and then went out.

When I came back, I brought Anxin a plate of fried pancakes.

Then I heard Anxin calling out to the person named "Fan Bing" one after another.

I wondered what had happened.
in such a hurry?
After much deliberation, An Xin finally dialed He Xiuqiong's number.

He Xiuqiong answered very quickly:

"Hello?"

"Sister He, it's me, Anxin."

"Oh? Don't worry, is there something you need?"

"...I'd like to ask, where is Fan Bingbing in your life?"

"She's not here, she just left."

"Uh……"

Hearing this, Anxin thought for a moment and tentatively asked:

"Sister He, has she signed a contract?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, He Xiuqiong on the other end of the phone said:
"I was just about to tell you this. Don't worry, please help me persuade Bingbing."

"Uh... what should I advise?"

"About the role."

"Role?"

"Yes, I showed her audition footage to my mother-in-law. She's beautiful... too aggressive, not really suitable for the role of Ziwei. So the company decided to cast her as Ziwei's maid, Jin Suo. She might be a little disappointed. If you see her, please talk to her for me. Jin Suo's role isn't small, and it's not bad either. Besides, it's not just this one role; the company has many more projects waiting for her."

"!"

Anxin's eyes widened instantly.

Golden Lock?

……I see.

After all that, here it is!
He finally figured out what had been bothering him all along.

I knew it! She was supposed to be playing a maid, so why was she portrayed as Ziwei...?

At first, I thought it was all the work of my own butterfly.

Unexpectedly...

So that's where it is.

(End of this chapter)