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Chapter 110 A Sensation Online! In the eye of the storm, a washed-up celebrity arrives with a visual bombshell! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Looking at the overjoyed Wang Yanlin, Han Dongjun thought to himself, 'This won't do.'

He quickly stood up, filled his own decanter, and began to express his loyalty with great sincerity, adopting an extremely humble attitude to express his desire to sign with Lü Ming's 'Mingri Star' studio.

The two had considered that after signing with Lü Ming's studio, they might not have many resources in the future, and it might even be easy for them to get themselves into trouble. After all, their boss had offended too many big names in the Chinese entertainment industry to count on one hand, and there was also the behemoth Huayue eyeing them covetously. Once they boarded the 'Mingri Star' ship, they would likely face great difficulties in the Chinese entertainment industry in the future.

For short-sighted people, the project is already over. As long as they can maintain appearances, they will no longer have any dealings with Lü Ming in the future. Instead, taking advantage of the popularity of the web series after its release, the best choice would be to join a more promising agency and go solo.

However, Wang Yanlin was a shrewd person, and he was very clear about the power of Lü Ming. Although Han Dongjun was not so cunning, he was grateful to Lü Ming and wanted to work with this powerful person who was misunderstood by the outside world.

Faced with their sincere statements, Lü Ming was somewhat surprised, as this deviated significantly from his initial plan. However, the outcome was ultimately positive. The core members of the "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" team were all people he had personally trained and mentored. He had previously been aware that he had made too many enemies, and these actors might have reservations, so he had never mentioned signing with a studio.

After all, in that situation, even if he brought it up, it would only make things more awkward. It would be better to let things take their course. Of course, the most important thing is that even if two obscure actors become popular because of his drama, they would only be second-tier stars for a while at most. They are not worth him actively inviting them to join.

However, Lu Ming did not expect that, at the moment when he was in the eye of the storm, these two people would dare to go all in.

From a subjective emotional perspective, Lü Ming was quite happy.

Friends are friends, and business is business. If his studio gains a firm foothold in the Chinese entertainment industry in the future, he will definitely choose to sign some artists with higher potential and greater market value to develop his career. If these two want to sign, Lu Ming will not refuse them, but he will definitely handle it strictly as a business.

He'll sign someone if they have the ability and value; if they don't make a name for themselves by then, he naturally won't bring them under his wing.

As the saying goes, it's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow. There are very few people who dare to give up readily available fame and fortune and choose to risk their future to follow you.

"From now on, you will be our studio's No. 002 and No. 003 signed artists. Welcome to the studio!"

Lu Ming said to the two of them with a confident expression.

Wang Yanlin and Han Dongjun were overjoyed upon hearing this!

The significance of this number is truly extraordinary.

Although it's unknown what projects the studio will have in the future, it's no secret within the production team that the script for "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" was written by Lü Ming.

The 21-episode production left a cliffhanger at the end, implying that there will be a second season. Putting everything else aside, as the main creators of the first season, they've boarded the boss's ship, so they'll definitely have a place in the future second season.

To become a star, you don't actually need many works; often, just one or two breakout works are enough to achieve that.

"Since the boss can write such a novel script as Wu Xin: The Monster Killer, he can definitely write a second, a third, or even more than just the Wu Xin: The Monster Killer series. Who knows, there might be other hit scripts in the future!"

"Following the boss is definitely the right thing to do!"

"Although I may be targeted by my colleagues in the industry in the future, so what? My boss has the popularity and resources I need, and I can write my own scripts. I also have iQiyi as my backer. I can dominate any field, including fan circles, variety shows, music, and television. Has there ever been such an all-around artist in the history of the Chinese entertainment industry?"

"Based on its commercial value, the boss will definitely skyrocket to fame after this web series airs, and Huayue won't be able to stop him!"

"We'll benefit from it too."

Various thoughts arose in the minds of the two.

As for the fear of being ostracized by other artists in the industry? They have thought about this issue countless times over the past period of time, and they have already made a very clear decision on how to make it.

Going solo is certainly the quickest way to achieve results, but they are absolutely certain that this talented top star in the Chinese entertainment industry will not fall from grace, and they know very well who has the best future to follow.

After that, Lü Ming didn't talk about signing with a studio anymore. Instead, he treated Lü Ming like a close friend, opening up to him over drinks.

After all, on the one hand, his drunkenness is a form of improvement. By accumulating proficiency over time, it won't be long before his skill level in the film and television industry will surpass that of those seniors who have won awards. On the other hand, since transmigrating, he has been drinking regularly, and drinking has become his greatest hobby. Finding a comfortable drinking buddy is a real pleasure.

Wang Yanlin and Han Dongjun weren't fools, so they immediately noticed the change in Lü Ming's attitude. After all, when they were filming before, this boss was always very businesslike. His attitude towards them, while not exactly distant, was certainly not friendly. But now it was clearly different.

It was as if they were treated as...one of their own.

The two clinked glasses in delight. Lu Hao, the director of Running Man and Wu Xin: The Monster Killer, also respectfully toasted Lü Ming. After a few rounds of drinks, everyone was quite tipsy.

The wrap party ended quickly in a cheerful atmosphere.

In the end, Dilraba escorted Lü Ming back to her hotel suite; of course, she didn't leave herself...

People are often less sensitive when they are drunk, and with his strong physique, Lü Ming was naturally even more ferocious under the influence of alcohol.

That night, Lü Ming was like a general on an ancient battlefield, riding high on the wind, galloping and killing enemies!
……

The next day.

Lu Ming entrusted Xiao Ya with the responsibility of signing Wang Yanlin and Han Dongjun. He treated the artists who took the initiative to surrender with courtesy and naturally did not offer bad conditions. On the contrary, he offered them excellent treatment.

He had suffered from Huayue's shady contracts, so he was unwilling to become the kind of person he hated most.

Moreover, Wu Xin: The Monster Killer saved about five million yuan, and with more than ten million yuan still lying in the studio's accounts, there is currently no need to worry about expenses at all.

Han Dongjun and Wang Yanlin took the signing very seriously. When a contract with a 55% split of appearance fees and a base salary of 100,000 yuan per month was presented to them, they were both stunned.

No one knows better than the entertainment industry's talent agencies how shady they are!
As we all know, only big stars have the right to negotiate with management companies. Those who are not famous, or are only slightly famous, are not even qualified to negotiate. Basically, for those who are 91 or 82 points out of 100, any management company that can offer a higher base salary is already considered very conscientious.

In comparison, the contract offered by 'Mingri Star' studio, setting aside the size of the studio, boasts a remarkably low revenue sharing ratio that even many top stars in the Chinese entertainment industry cannot match. After all, appearance fees are the main source of income for celebrities, often earning hundreds of thousands or even millions from a single appearance. Therefore, management companies are unlikely to make concessions in this regard, at most raising the base salary.

"Am I dreaming?" Han Dongjun asked incredulously.

Wang Yanlin stared wide-eyed: "A monthly salary of 100,000, a 55% appearance fee, and there's a note that endorsements are also a type of appearance fee, all distributed at a 55% ratio!"

They all had a sense of unreality.

The feeling is that everyone is being exploited by the company like cattle. At first, some people might protest, but after a long period of contact, they find that this is how the industry is, and every agency is cut from the same cloth. Over time, people accept their fate and start to feel that they were born to be cattle.

Suddenly, someone disrupted the industry, no longer targeting them with exploitation and oppression, nor treating them like cattle or horses, but as human beings... The two were moved to tears!
"This treatment was specially instructed by the boss. Future artists won't be as lucky as you." Xiaoya was wearing a black business suit, her long black hair was tied up in a bun at the back of her head, and because the close-fitting suit was tight, her chest looked full.

Despite having a chubby baby face that should make him look adorable when he smiles, his serious expression at this moment put considerable pressure on the two people in front of him.

Clearly, this is because she has been frequently managing the company during this period, and she has developed a superior demeanor.

"Our boss is so good to us!"

"I have never truly admired anyone in my life; my boss is my only idol!"

The two men were full of confidence, seemingly determined to dedicate themselves to the company. If Lü Ming hadn't been there, they might have been clinging to him and shouting oaths like, "I've drifted through life without ever meeting a wise ruler..."

After signing the contract, the two took out their phones and edited the messages in the chat box, deliberating repeatedly before sending Lü Ming a message expressing their gratitude.

……

Lu Ming receives so many messages on his phone every day that he doesn't have the time or energy to pay attention to them. After having lunch with Dilraba, he took out his phone and edited a message to officially announce that filming for "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" has wrapped up and that it will be released on August 20th.

Kiwifruit and Lu Hao followed suit after seeing Lü Ming's update.

After forwarding Lü Ming's post using his personal account, Lu Hao logged into the official account of "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" and collected some exquisite stills to post to the public.

Gangzi even directly posted a page on the platform's homepage to recommend good dramas. In the past, such recommended resources were only available to big productions with top-tier actors in the television industry. Now, however, they were given to a drama that everyone considered to be a "bad drama." This unusual behavior has indeed caused quite a bit of controversy.

However, the main battleground for the outpouring of public opinion was not on kiwifruit, but in Lü Ming's comment section.

Today, his Weibo account has 2100 million followers. Although this number of followers is not enough compared to other well-known actors in the Chinese entertainment industry, and even less than some top bloggers on social media platforms, if we really remove the fake data, Lu Ming's number of followers is definitely enough to rank in the top 20, if we don't dare to say it ranks in the top 10 on the Internet!

After all, he really didn't even spawn a single zombie. He didn't have the spare money to operate it before, and later he felt it was unnecessary.

People are constantly trending on social media, so what's the point of buying fake followers?
Despite the high level of attention, the composition of the 'fans' is quite complex, with less than one-tenth actually being true nameplate members...

So, as soon as he posted this, the comment section immediately exploded!

[You're a washed-up celebrity, and you actually dared to make this official announcement!]

Who gave you the guts?

[What the hell methods you used to get this mediocre show featured on the homepage of iQiyi, and then you even went so far as to claim it's a 'pre-ordered show'?]

[Just guessing, the kiwi fruit vendor committed murder and disposed of the body, which was recorded by a nobody, so he had no choice but to go against his conscience and be blackmailed by the nobody.]

[Dude, You Han challenged you to a match, and you actually came?]

If you're going to use your fists to beat You Han, I think You Han is in trouble. But if you're going to use your work to beat You Han, buddy, I think you're asking for it!

Still not going to let the audience off the hook? If anyone offends you, just send them your 40 million yuan masterpiece privately; there's no need to use it to retaliate against society!

[Are they so eager to capitalize on this hype to make a quick buck? I can hear their schemes from thousands of kilometers away!]

[They just finished filming and announced it would be released online in three days. My cousin takes almost a week to edit, dub, and do post-production for a ten-minute skit. I can't believe how shoddy his work is!]

[Watch this obscure web series, you'll see no one says a word!]

[The Mingtian Hot Couple says they're actually quite looking forward to this drama. The unknown actor looks really handsome in the stills, and most importantly, Dilraba is so beautiful! They don't care about the actor's acting skills, as long as he can have some sweet moments with Dilraba, that's enough!]

【+1! 】

[Can't CP fans just die already?!]

[Just like how terrible his acting is, everyone on the internet knows it. He actually made a whole meal of dumplings just for a dish of vinegar, and his target customers are you bunch of brainless fans who have no appreciation skills and whose minds are full of romance and who are always shouting about shipping couples!]

[So satisfying to be cursed!]

[I would never watch this show, but I'll definitely give it a zero-star rating, plus a 0-word essay, and it'll be posted in the comments section without fail. Go ahead and criticize it if you dare! Try me!]

[A 40 million investment, huh? We'll make sure you lose everything!]

【…】

In the past, even if Lü Ming acted crazy in front of Huang Yingdi and Hong Shidi, Leziren and Mingpai would stand up and say a few words of support. But this time, even his fans, who usually call him "husband" all the time, joked in the comments section that he was going to give the TV industry some visual poison to stimulate the audience's eyes.

In short, the official announcement of the online drama's release has once again brought the popularity to a new high. A series of keywords related to "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" and themselves have rapidly risen in popularity and swept across the trending searches like wildfire!
However, there were very few voices of support and optimism.

After all, Lü Ming left a very deep impression on netizens and fans in the past. Later, he became popular, and as the popularity spread, his past clips of explosive acting skills were dug up by netizens and even made into a compilation, which was widely circulated on short video platforms.

Many passersby who were interested in him had seen him to some extent.

……

at the same time.

In a luxuriously decorated house, a man is lying on his side on the bed, idly scrolling through his phone.

Suddenly, as if he had seen something extraordinary, he sat bolt upright in bed.

"You shameless idiot, you've got a path to heaven but you choose the path to hell! My show is currently airing and it's even number one on Tencent's charts! Who the hell gave you the guts to challenge me with your cringeworthy stuff?" You Han's eyes gleamed with excitement. After repeatedly checking Lü Ming's profile, he beamed with delight: "Hahaha, shameless idiot, he's finished! He's finally done for!"

"This time, I'll make sure he's completely disgraced!"

Overjoyed, You Han immediately began writing a short essay, intending to deliver a scathing critique.

(End of this chapter)