A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

Bai Mengyan looked Chen Shouyi up and down, her excitement turning to confusion:

"Aren't you a Taoist priest? Can a Taoist priest sign with an entertainment company?"

"Why can't I sign?" Chen Shouyi picked up his teacup, his expression unchanged. "Entering the world for spiritual cultivation, signing a contract is just a convenient method."

"Entering the world to cultivate..." Bai Mengyan pondered the phrase for a moment, then looked at him and suddenly burst out laughing.

"You've really gone all in into this world! But seriously, aren't you the kind of person who hates trouble the most? Signing with a company means so much work, all those announcements and promotions, don't you find it annoying?"

"That's not necessarily true," Chen Shouyi said. "My contract with Juku only allows me to work nine months a year."

The remaining three months are for spiritual practice, and I will not accept any work assignments during this time. Commercial endorsements require my personal consent, and any promotional activities must be discussed in advance.

Bai Mengyan was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened: "Three months? There are such contracts?"

"Um."

"You're a teacher? You work during the school term and rest during holidays?" Bai Mengyan couldn't help but complain, "I really want a contract like that too."

Zhang Ruonan couldn't help but chuckle softly.

She already knew about these terms when she followed Liang Yin through the process. At that time, her reaction was similar to Bai Mengyan's. Now, watching others experience the same shock is quite amusing.

"You can talk to the company when you become famous, but I doubt you'll want to take a break once you're famous," Chen Shouyi said nonchalantly.

Bai Mengyan's face clearly showed her envy, but she quickly smiled and waved her hand:

"Forget it, I haven't even signed the contract yet, let's not think that far ahead. Will your company abandon you?"

Chen Shouyi simply said, "No, there aren't many people at the incubation center right now."

"So, is this movie you're talking about one that your company invested in? Or are you recommending it to me?"

"It's produced by Juku, and the incubation center is responsible for casting," Chen Shouyi explained.

"As an artist consultant at the incubation center, recommending candidates is my job. However, auditions still need to go through the formal process with the company."

Bai Mengyan nodded thoughtfully, then asked:

"So what's the relationship between that incubation center you mentioned and Juku? After signing the contract, is the contract with the center or the company?"

Chen Shouyi glanced at her. This girl was usually carefree, but she asked quite detailed questions when it came to serious matters.

He put down his teacup and briefly explained the structure of the incubation center. Bai Mengyan listened in silence for a while, then looked up:

"Master, I believe you. However, signing a contract is a big deal. Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"Liang Yin is my agent, and she is also responsible for the signing and coordination of artists. Prepare your personal information and I will forward it to her. She will then handle the subsequent signing process with you."

Bai Mengyan nodded and then confirmed again: "Then should I prepare a backup resume? Like those model cards? I made one when I did a photoshoot before, but I haven't updated it in a long time."

"Just a model card will do, along with some basic information: name, age, height, weight, and previous filming experience. Even if the short films you've filmed haven't aired yet, you can still list them."

"Okay." Bai Mengyan readily agreed, took out her phone and started flipping through her photo album, trying to find some suitable pictures.

Seeing Bai Mengyan looking down and struggling through the photos, Chen Shouyi said, "Don't be too picky, just look at your basic qualities."

"But we have to pick a good-looking one," Bai Mengyan replied quickly, then continued flipping through the photo album.

After a while, she finally chose a photo, typed out a few words of her personal information, and sent it to Chen Shouyi.

Chen Shouyi forwarded it to Liang Yin, and Liang Yin replied quickly:

"Received. I've briefly reviewed the information. Her appearance is good. I'll arrange the signing process now. We'll discuss the detailed contract terms in person when she comes to Shanghai."

Chen Shouyi replied with a "good" and put his phone on the table.

"Liang Yin has received your information. We can discuss the specific signing details in person after you arrive in Shanghai."

Bai Mengyan scratched her head: "Are you giving me special treatment?"

Just as Chen Shouyi was about to say something, Zhang Ruonan couldn't help but burst out laughing. Seeing that the two of them were looking at her, she quickly smiled and said:

"Mengyan, the Taoist priest is also the center's artist consultant, and signing people is also part of that."

Chen Shouyi ignored her, got up and went to the backyard. When he came back, he had a file folder in his hand.

He placed the file folder on the table and pushed it in front of Bai Mengyan:

"Here's the script. Take it back and take a look. The female lead's character, scenes, and romantic storyline are all in it. Familiarize yourself with it beforehand."

Bai Mengyan responded and took the script, opening it to the page.

Zhang Ruonan, who had been sitting quietly to the side, glanced at the script and tilted her head slightly: "Daoist Master, didn't Sister Liang give this to you yesterday?"

Before Chen Shouyi could speak, Shouzhuo happened to come out of the kitchen carrying a washed teapot and casually added:

"Sister Ruonan, you don't know, Master has a photographic memory; he remembers everything he sees after just one look."

Zhang Ruonan looked at Chen Shouyi, who did not deny it, but simply picked up his teacup and took another sip.

Zhang Ruonan silently made a mental note: The Taoist priest memorizes things after reading them only once. I need to pay attention to this in the future. No matter how much material I prepare for him, I don't have to worry about him not being able to finish reading it.

Bai Mengyan wasn't too surprised. She had known Chen Shouyi for quite some time, and she already knew that the Taoist priest had a good memory.

She opened the script, and the first page was the cast list and character introductions. Her finger scrolled down the list, and she suddenly stopped when she reached a name.

"Jiang Chen—played by Chen Shouyi." She read it aloud, then suddenly looked up, her eyes wide open.

"Wait, wait, wait! Taoist priest, you're playing the male lead?!"

"Um."

Bai Mengyan opened her mouth, then looked down at the script, then looked up at Chen Shouyi, looking back and forth several times, before suddenly giggling foolishly.

Her smile is incredibly infectious; her eyes crinkle into two crescent moons, and she radiates a joy that makes you want to smile too.

She suddenly chuckled, and after laughing enough, she slapped her thigh, pointed at Chen Shouyi, and raised her voice even louder than before:

"No wonder you kept me waiting! You're my benefactor!"

"What do you mean by 'keeping you waiting'?" Chen Shouyi rubbed his forehead. "I just told you not to rush."

"Isn't that the same thing!" Bai Mengyan smiled, hugging the script to her arms, beaming with delight.

"I knew you wouldn't tell me this for no reason! So that's what you were waiting for. Hehehehe..."

As she spoke, she chuckled again, swaying with joy.

Chen Shouyi patted her: "Alright, alright, stop shaking me."

Zhang Ruonan stood to the side, pursing her lips and chuckling to herself.

Bai Mengyan laughed for a while before stopping. She looked up at Chen Shouyi:

"When do I report for duty? Should I go to the company early?"

Chen Shouyi thought for a moment: "No need, it's still early before filming starts. I'm going to Shanghai at the beginning of next month, you can come with me."

"Together?" Bai Mengyan's eyes lit up, then she nodded decisively. "Okay! I'll go with you!"