Huayu: Starting with Hijacking from "The Story of a Noble Family"

"Don't worry about that. Whether it's good or bad, I, Wang Jinghua, have never cheated my own people. But you're still a newcomer. I usually give newcomers a 37% cut, and for good newcomers, I can go up to 46%. But I have high hopes for you, so I can give you a 55% cut. If you become popular in the future, we can change it to 64% or even 73%, with you taking the lion's share and the company taking the smaller share. What do you think?"

Wang Jinghua thought for a moment and then answered.

The most important aspect of a brokerage contract is the profit-sharing ratio, and the ratio she proposed is already extremely generous.

Xu Heng nodded in agreement, but then asked, "What will I get in return?"

Celebrities and their agents have a mutually beneficial relationship; it's unacceptable for agents to just take the money and do nothing.

"I can provide you with the most professional agent services in mainland China, as well as various resources. For example, I can do my best to secure the male lead role for you in 'The Story of a Noble Family'!"

Wang Jinghua was slightly modest, but her expression was extremely confident.

In terms of professionalism, she may not be as good as some foreign agents, especially Hollywood agents, but currently there is no agent in mainland China who is more professional than her.

Unfortunately, Xu Heng was not so easily fooled, and he would not accept her empty promises.

"Just trying your best doesn't guarantee you'll get it?"

Xu Heng asked with a smile.

"You should know that with your qualifications, it's extremely difficult to become the male lead in this drama, and you should also know who your competitors are. If I said I could definitely help you get this role, I would be lying to you. However, apart from the male lead, I am very confident that I can help you get other roles."

Wang Jinghua reasoned with them and told them the absolute truth.

As far as she knows, there are currently three candidates who have entered the final audition for the male lead role. In addition to Xu Heng, there is Lu Yi, who is currently the top young actor in mainland China, and Chen Kun, who just became famous with "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind". The agencies behind both of them are also quite powerful.

Even with her intervention, the chances of Xu Heng snatching the male lead from the two of them are slim.

Xu Heng knew she was telling the truth, but he shook his head and said arrogantly, "What if I could get this role myself? And I'm very clear about my abilities; I won't need your resources in the future!"

Since it's about negotiating terms, you should naturally highlight your strengths as much as possible.

Under normal circumstances, he would not have been able to get this role, but he had a cheat code!

"You can get this role yourself, why don't you need my resources?"

Wang Jinghua was stunned.

Her biggest advantage is her connections and resources within the industry. If she loses this advantage, no matter how attentive and considerate her service is, she will only be equivalent to an assistant.

But then she burst out laughing.

"If you can land this role yourself, I'll give you a 70/30 split—you get 70%, I get 30%! If you really don't need me to provide resources, then I'll be your agent for free!"

She simply couldn't believe that Xu Heng could really make a name for himself in the entertainment industry entirely on his own!

Based on their previous casual conversations and what she had learned, Xu Heng didn't have any special background at all!

However, if Xu Heng really does win the role of Jin Yanxi, then a 73% score is not out of the question!

"Okay, it's settled then. If I can land the role of Jin Yanxi, then we'll split the resources you provide 70/30, with me getting 70% and you getting 30%. If I manage to get the resources myself, then I'll have to trouble you to help me for free, but I can definitely afford to treat you to a meal!"

Xu Heng said with a grin.

What he truly valued was Wang Jinghua's ability to solve problems, but this ability was clearly not worth the significant price he was willing to pay.

"I never imagined that I, Wang Jinghua, who spends my days hunting geese, would be outsmarted by you, you little rascal!"

Wang Jinghua had already realized that she had indeed underestimated Xu Heng.

Xu Heng's previous arrogance was clearly a trap set for her; he was deliberately putting on an act.

However, the more she thought about Xu Heng, the more she admired him. People who are too honest are not suitable for the entertainment industry.

She will never go back on her word.

Xu Heng didn't seem to care and said, "I have two more conditions."

"Speak."

Wang Jinghua leaned back, crossed her legs, and looked at Xu Heng with her arms folded.

She now knew that pretending to be kind in front of Xu Heng was pointless, so there was no need to pretend anymore.

Xu Heng remained unconcerned, continuing, "First, I don't accept GG endorsements or participate in commercial activities or banquets. Second, I signed with Sister Hua, and have nothing to do with Wayi!"

Although the system allowed him to enter the entertainment industry, as a reborn person, he might not even care about the money earned in the entertainment industry, so there was no need for him to compromise himself.

Not to mention that the endorsement fee isn't much these days, and he doesn't want to have any connection with Wayi.

Wang Jinghua was so angry that she laughed.

"Are you trying to make me starve?"

"With so many celebrities under Sister Hua's management, how could she possibly starve!"

Xu Heng said with a grin again.

Wang Jinghua's expression suddenly darkened.

Give me a reason why you did this!

"Celebrities need to maintain a certain level of mystery, don't they?"

Xu Heng didn't seem to care about her sudden change, but he still gave a reason, since he couldn't go too far.

"Then why are you unwilling to sign a contract with Wayi?"

Wang Jinghua thought for a moment and immediately realized that Xu Heng had great ambitions.

As far as she knew, Hollywood's top stars rarely appeared in public and never accepted endorsements or endorsements. The reason was the same as Xu Heng's: they needed to maintain their mystique so that ordinary people would be more curious about them and their works would receive more attention.

However, she had just established a talent agency with Huayi last year, and all the contracts of their stars had been transferred to the new company, so she could no longer sign people on her own.

"Rumor has it that the second boss of Wayi has some issues with his sexual orientation. Unfortunately, besides being handsome, I also have a bad temper. So, to avoid any unnecessary trouble, it's better to keep your distance in advance."

Xu Heng smiled again.

He naturally wouldn't tell Wang Jinghua that his reluctance to sign with Huayi was due to ethnic issues.

He doesn't want to meddle in other people's business, and there are some things he shouldn't be involved in, but he certainly won't aid and abet evil.

Besides, he wasn't wrong; the orientation of CEO Wang of Huayi is indeed problematic.

"Forehead……"

Wang Jinghua was stunned again, because Xu Heng's concern was indeed valid, and no one could deny the various unspoken rules in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, it's not just actresses who encounter this; male actors are even more likely to face unspoken rules!