Life is tough, so Honglong resorts to performing?

Chapter 53 The entertainment industry is not easy to navigate.
Loren always remembered his core goal: making money wasn't the ultimate purpose; becoming a true Gu Long was.

Otherwise, he would like to find a place to lie down, gnaw on rocks, and do nothing, just like many of his fellow true dragons.

Once I'm old enough to be an adult, I'll find a big company and work my way up to middle or upper management.

His core logic for choosing the Green Leaf Rare Animal Park was that the work there was easy, paid, and included room and board.

There's now an extra big skull of the Frostfire King.

He can use his free time to study, exercise, and improve himself.

Moreover, the Green Leaf Rare Animal Zoo is indeed very sincere.

They prepared their own special food containers, modified the venue, equipped it with their own food delivery vehicles, and even had two days off a week to do other things.

If he chooses to go to zoos that prioritize making money, it's uncertain whether he'll make any money, but he certainly won't have any leisure time.

Since the other party spent a lot of money to poach me, they must create the greatest benefits in the shortest time, with plenty of performances, publicity, and hype.

Every gift that fate bestows in this world has already had a price tag attached in secret.

If it were just about being busy, that would be fine, since the income of being a celebrity is undeniable.

But can you really spend all that money on yourself?
That's hard to say.

Putting aside the red dragon's nature, Loren had already learned some secrets from his fellow group members.

Aside from those films made by various races that promote and smear other races, the vast majority of the rapidly evolving entertainment and film industry has the shadow of devils and demons behind it all.

Manipulating people's hearts reveals the devil, and performing ruthless acts reveals the demon. This is an unspoken secret in the film and entertainment industry.

Since the lower planes can connect to the main world through the magic crystal network, their strengths are also greatly utilized, even under the supervision and management of the Federation.

Many film and television companies are shell companies, with their bosses residing in lower dimensions. They are particularly proactive in paying taxes every year and are high-quality taxpayers.

Therefore, the Federation turns a blind eye to some things.

The contracts they provide may appear to be without any problems on the surface, but hidden within the details of the paper are either devilish contracts or corrupted by demonic forces.

After all, being a celebrity can bring immense wealth, a life of luxury, and overnight fame, or it can lead to complete disgrace.

In this back and forth, it is easy to tempt people's hearts to depravity.

Loren knew that his mastery of the devil's language and writing was not yet sufficient.

It's fine to make contracts and trade with mortal races, but compared to real demons, it's like being sent to the slaughter.

As a young red dragon who had just turned twenty this year, Loren always had a good sense of self-awareness.

In a mainstream world that is relatively orderly, it's quite remarkable that a little red dragon like him, who is a pseudo-order but actually chaotic entity, can manage to thrive.

But it is powerless against the truly lawful evil devils.

If you really encounter them, let them talk to their magic and dragon claws. These things are much more effective against demons than the law.

Since I'm a minor anyway, the worst that can happen is I end up in a juvenile detention center.

Loren's words relieved Morris and Aaron.

After all, under their decision, the Green Leaf Rare Animal Zoo did indeed invest a lot in the early stages.

The venue renovation, item customization, personnel management, and so on—if Loren really just packs up and leaves, the losses will be enormous.

Loren's response indicated that the cooperation would continue.

At the same time, it also means that their cooperation has deepened, after all, they have gone through a test of interests.

"A moderately well-known independent music producer wants to invite you to be the lead in his new album's promotional video. The price is negotiable. Are you interested?"

Morris began with great interest. That afternoon, the music producer had approached him to discuss a collaboration, and he had agreed to speak with Loren.

Of course, if Loren chooses to leave Emerald Leaf Rare, this collaboration will naturally be out of the question.

He's busy doing all the work for someone who's leaving; he's not that kind.

"The lead actor for the promotional video? How long will the shoot take, when will it be filmed? Are there any additional requirements? The price is negotiable, how much is it?"

The moment money was mentioned, Loren immediately became interested.

After all, I just finished creating the prototype of the magic crystal heart, and my pockets are currently empty.

He desperately needed a sum of money to fill the emptiness in his heart.

"The down payment is 30,000 copper coins, plus 5% of the revenue from the digital album's sales. I checked, and his last digital album sold 200,000 copies at a price of 10 copper coins each. If this album's sales remain the same, the total amount of 130,000 copper coins is guaranteed."

Morris spoke as if he had been prepared.

He first brought up the issue of revenue, which was of utmost concern to Red Dragon.

Sure enough, Loren was immediately tempted.

Being an independent music producer means that you are unlikely to have a shady background; you may be innocent or you may belong to the Bards Guild, which has a semi-official endorsement.

Despite the barrage of traffic from internet trolls, achieving sales of 200,000 units indicates that the seller has a high-quality fan base on the Magic Crystal network.

The kind that will spend money.

In other words, even if it doesn't become a huge hit, there's at least a guaranteed minimum return.

"What other information?"

Loren began pressing for more details from the musician.

"The filming will take about two to three days to complete, and if all goes well, it may even be done in one day. There are no additional requirements. He hopes that you can show the true appearance of the dragon species."

"Majestic, domineering, arrogant, and so on."

Morris hesitated as he spoke, for he truly saw no power, domineering presence, or arrogance in this little rascal.

But since the artist has already said so, let's just assume he has it.

Perhaps it's because of his businessman's mindset, his greed and aversion to money, that he couldn't see the little red dragon's might, domineering presence, and arrogance.

"As for the timing, it should be within the next two weeks, he also needs to make preparations on his side."

"Then I have no problem here."

After listening to Morris's speech, Loren nodded, then began to eat heartily, finishing all the meat and vegetables on his plate, and then, under the chef's shining eyes, asking for bowl after bowl.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Loren said goodbye to Morris and the others before leaving.

He planned to go to the market to buy food to meet the needs of the group in the buffer zone.

Although we don't know how many people are left, we'll still buy the amount required for their full complement of supplies, since these are all durable items that won't spoil easily.

As for how to explain to the rest of the people that he was late...

Why should I, Little Red Dragon, explain my actions to you all?
snort!
We evil creatures, we true dragons, are like this; we never keep our promises!

Thinking this, Loren prepared to return to the demiplane to retrieve a few storage bags before heading to the nearest vegetable market.

He couldn't very well use the storage space inside the dragon's belly to transport food for those guys; that would really ruin their appetite.

(End of this chapter)