Huayu Entertainment: It was the young actress who took the initiative.

Chapter 70 Boys need to protect themselves when they're out.

At 10 a.m. the next day, Chen Mo received a call from Little Sugar Man Company.

The producer on the other end of the phone sounded clearly satisfied: "Mr. Chen Mo, after discussions between the directing team and the production company, we unanimously agree that you are very suitable for the role of Lin Yang."

If everything is alright on your end, could you come to the company to sign the contract at 2 PM today?

Chen Mo glanced at his schedule; he was free in the afternoon: "Okay, I'll be there on time."

"Okay! See you this afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo sent Wang Lihua a message: "Little Sugar Man notified me that the contract signing is this afternoon. You're coming with me."

"receive."

At 1:50 p.m., Chen Mo and Wang Lihua arrived at the conference room of Little Sugar Man Company on time.

There were already three people sitting in the meeting room.

The producer and director, Shamo, and a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a dark gray suit, were probably the company's legal counsel.

"Teacher Chen Mo has arrived. Please have a seat."

The producer greeted him warmly, "This is our company's legal director, Attorney Zhang."

"Hello, Attorney Zhang." Chen Mo nodded in greeting.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Attorney Zhang pushed a contract in front of Chen Mo: "Mr. Chen Mo, this is the actor employment contract for 'Hello, Old Times.' Please take a look."

Chen Mo took the contract but did not immediately hand it to Wang Lihua next to him. Instead, he flipped through it himself first.

With the help of the "Legal Expertise" entry, those densely packed legal provisions became clear and easy to understand in his eyes.

He quickly scanned the document, his finger lightly tapping on a few clauses.

"here,"

He pointed to one of the clauses, "The publicity obligation states that we must cooperate with the production team to carry out no less than five publicity activities." The definition of "publicity activities" is too vague.

Is it an online live stream, media interviews, or an offline roadshow?

Attorney Zhang paused for a moment, realizing that such a standard contract would definitely have some clauses that favored the production company: "This—that's how we usually write it, we'll negotiate the specific arrangements for the filming period later."

"Then it should be written that the specific publicity arrangements will be determined through consultation between both parties."

Chen Mo spoke calmly, but his tone left no room for argument: "Otherwise, if the production team requires me to do promotional tours in five cities over five consecutive days, am I obligated to comply?"

Director Shamo and the producer exchanged a glance, and the producer nodded: "It can be revised."

Chen Mo continued flipping through the pages and pointed out several more clauses, which were clearly organized and logically sound.

"And here too—"

Director Sha Mo, listening nearby, couldn't help but laugh: "Chen Mo, you even know about the law?"

"I know a little bit, after all, boys need to protect themselves when they're out in the world."

Hearing this, everyone laughed.

Finally, let's talk about the pay.

The producer quoted a figure: "Three million two hundred thousand, that's the highest budget we can offer."

Wang Lihua, who was standing nearby, spoke up: "Director Sha, producer, I understand that the production team has a limited budget. But Chen Mo's current market price for a film should be over four million."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "However, Chen Mo really likes the character Lin Yang and is also looking forward to working with Director Sha and Lan Di."

So we can compromise; 3.8 million is our bottom line.

The producer frowned upon hearing this: "Three million eight hundred thousand—that's definitely over budget. Three million five hundred thousand at most, that's really the most we can go."

After all, the production costs of youth campus dramas are limited, and the actors' salaries cannot account for too high a percentage.

"Three and a half million —"

Wang Lihua thought for a moment, then looked at Director Sha Mo, "Director Sha, what do you think?"

Director Sha Mo was also a bit hesitant. After a long pause, he said, "How about this, 3.5 million is the base salary, but if the show's reputation and popularity reach a certain level after it airs, we can give an additional bonus. We can write the specific criteria in the supplementary terms."

That's a fair suggestion.

Wang Lihua looked at Chen Mo, and Chen Mo nodded.

"Okay, it's settled then."

Final draft of the contract:

The actor's salary is 3.5 million yuan, payable in three installments. An additional clause stipulates that if the series achieves a Douban rating of 7.5 or higher and surpasses one billion views across all platforms, the production team will pay an additional 500,000 yuan bonus.

Both parties signed and sealed their documents, and shook hands.

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

The producer said with a smile, "We will inform you of the specific start date in advance."

"Looking forward to cooperation."

After the signing ceremony, Chen Mo and Wang Lihua walked out of the conference room.

Just as I reached the elevator, I heard a familiar voice behind me: "Chen Mo!"

Chen Mo turned around and saw Gulinaza walking out of another office.

She wore a light pink sweater with white trousers today, looking fresh and energetic.

"Naza, what are you doing here?"

Chen Mo looked at her and nodded.

"I happened to be filming GG nearby today."

Naza smiled and said, "I heard you came to sign a contract today, so I came to see if it went well?"

"Yes, I just signed it."

"Very good!"

Naza couldn't help but smile, and said happily, "By the way, are you busy right now? How about we have dinner together to celebrate?"

Chen Mo glanced at the time; it was indeed almost lunchtime.

"Okay, but Sister Wang—"

Wang Lihua quickly and tactfully said, "I still have things to take care of at the studio."

"Okay, then take care, Sister Wang."

After seeing Wang Lihua off, Chen Mo and Nazha walked towards the elevator together.

The moment the elevator doors opened, there was a person standing inside.

It's Li Landi.

She was taken aback when she saw Chen Mo and Nazha together: "Chen Mo? Sister Nazha?"

"Lan Di!"

Naza greeted her with a smile, then quietly slipped her hand onto Chen Mo's arm: "We were just about to go eat, do you want to come along?"

Li Landi glanced at Chen Mo, then at the hand that was holding Chen Mo's arm, a subtle look flashing in her eyes.

"I—I still need to sign a contract, so I won't go."

She smiled, but the smile seemed forced.

"Okay, let's meet again next time."

Without saying a word, Naza pulled Chen Mo into the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

Li Landi stood there, staring at the closed elevator doors, and pursed her lips.

She had originally planned to have dinner with Chen Mo to get to know him better and prepare for future collaborations.

Unexpectedly, Nazar beat me to it.

I'm feeling a little unhappy.

But she quickly composed herself and turned to leave.

After all, we'll be filming together again, and we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future.

Inside the elevator, the two were silent for a moment before Naza spoke up: "I know a newly opened restaurant that's really good. I'll take you there!"

"Whatever you say, it's fine."

"By the way, how did the salary negotiations go?"

"Three and a half million."

"Wow, that's great!"

Naza blinked. "Although it's not as high as your current market price, it's a campus drama, so the pay is usually a bit lower."

The two walked out of the office building, where Naza's van was already waiting.

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