Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Liu Feng was stunned when he heard Lu Jiuge's domineering declaration.

He had lived most of his life and seen too many upstarts in the music scene rise and fall in a flash, but he had never seen a young man in his twenties be valued so highly by the four departments and have his words determine the future of digital music.

With his vision, composure, and foresight, he was destined for greatness.

Liu Feng stepped forward and took Lu Jiuge's arm.

"Xiao Lu, today is a momentous occasion, we must celebrate! Don't refuse anything, it's my treat, let's have a good meal!"

Lu Jiuge could see the intention in Liu Feng's eyes, and did not refuse:

"Then I'll have to trouble Dean Liu."

"What do you mean by 'causing trouble'!"

Liu Feng laughed heartily, sparing no praise:

"I used to think you were talented, but after today, I'm truly convinced you're amazing. You'll definitely have a place in the future of the Chinese-language entertainment industry!"

"Thank you for Dean Liu's kind words!"

Lu Jiuge replied casually and followed Liu Feng into the car his student had come to pick her up.

In the car, Liu Feng remained enthusiastic, constantly talking about his connections and influence within the industry.

He saw things clearly: now that Lu Jiuge had the "imperial sword" jointly given by the four ministries, as long as he didn't make any big mistakes, his continued success was a foregone conclusion.

"Kyoto isn't just a music scene; it's also a huge market for film, theater, and stage arts!"

Liu Feng sincerely proposed:

"If you want to establish yourself in the entertainment industry, you can't just focus on songs and music players; you need to have a firm grasp on artists, content, and film and television!"

"Only in this way can you truly enter the circle! Your ability to withstand risks will also be much stronger!"

Lu Jiuge's eyes flickered slightly, and she nodded earnestly:

"Dean Liu, to be honest, this is also the development direction I'm currently planning!"

Hearing this, Liu Feng nodded and smiled:

"Haha, when I heard you signed Liu Yifei and Tang Yan, I already had a pretty good idea!"

As he spoke, Liu Feng's eyes lit up:

"To achieve comprehensive development, you definitely need to sign more film and television artists. Perfect timing! After dinner, I'll take you somewhere: the Central Academy of Drama Experimental Theatre. There's a student drama performance tonight; lots of promising talents are there!"

Lu Jiuge was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly:

"Then we'll follow Dean Liu's arrangements."

……

As they talked, Liu Feng treated Lu Jiuge to an authentic Kyoto meal.

The meal was a pleasure for both the host and guests.

The more Liu Feng talked to Lu Jiuge, the more he admired him. He not only introduced him to several key figures in the Beijing film and television industry, but also promised to leverage his connections in the industry to promote Qianxing Entertainment and pave the way for the upcoming digital music standards.

After finishing lunch, it was already past six in the afternoon. Liu Feng's student drove them straight to the Central Academy of Drama.

The Central Academy of Drama campus is quiet and artistic in the evening, with the sycamore leaves swaying gently in the wind.

Students carrying scripts and reciting lines could be seen walking by from time to time, and the air was filled with youthful artistic vibes.

At the entrance of the experimental theater, a poster was prominently displayed: Student performance of the play "A Farewell".

Liu Feng pointed at the poster and laughed:

"Don't let the fact that it's a student-run performance fool you; the level is on par with professional theater troupes. Plus, most of these students aren't signed with any agencies, so you might actually find something you like!"

Lu Jiuge nodded in deep agreement and followed Liu Feng toward the ticket gate.

He had never doubted the abilities of the students at the Central Academy of Drama and was full of anticipation for today's achievements.

The two entered the theater after having their tickets checked. The theater wasn't large, but the atmosphere was exceptionally strong.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, the lights went out and the play officially began.

On stage, the young girl, dressed simply without any fancy packaging or dazzling makeup, instantly captured the attention of the entire audience with her powerful lines, subtle expressions, and captivating performance.

……

The nearly two-hour play ended with thunderous applause from the audience.

As they were leaving, Liu Feng pulled Lu Jiuge directly to the backstage entrance:

"Xiao Lu, did you spot any promising talents today? Let's go backstage, you can have a good chat with them!"

As they spoke, the two walked to the backstage entrance. The staff recognized Liu Feng and did not stop them, respectfully letting them pass.

The backstage area was a bit crowded, with actors removing their makeup and packing up their belongings; the atmosphere was lively.

Liu Feng walked straight up to a girl and greeted her with satisfaction:

"Su-hee, not bad, you did a great job today!"

Ren Suxi, who was removing her makeup, turned around, saw Liu Feng, her eyes lit up, she quickly wiped her hands, stood up and bowed respectfully:

"Teacher Liu! What brings you here?"

"Let me see how much you've improved, little girl."

Liu Feng chuckled and patted her shoulder, then turned and pushed Lu Jiuge in front of him.

"Come, let me introduce you to a truly important person, Lu Jiuge, the founder of Qianxing Entertainment."

Upon hearing Liu Feng's introduction, Ren Suxi was instantly stunned.

Recently, the name Lu Jiuge has swept through the entire entertainment industry, and she is a legendary figure that everyone in the industry cannot avoid when discussing her.

Ren Suxi composed herself and politely extended her hand:

"Mr. Lu, hello, I am Ren Suxi."

Upon hearing the name Ren Suxi, Lu Jiuge was also excited.

He didn't recognize her because she was wearing makeup on stage. He never expected that he would meet the future renowned actress and musical prodigy, Ren Suxi, just by casually watching a play.

Suppressing her excitement, Lu Jiuge reached out, gently shook hands, and then withdrew her hand, her tone calm yet firm:

"Ren, your performance was excellent. It's clear you work very hard and have a very solid foundation!"

Ren Suxi smiled gently, her tone sincere yet not humble:

"Mr. Lu, you flatter me. I don't have any connections. I can only rely on my basic skills to gain a foothold. Otherwise, I'm afraid it would be difficult to find a place in the industry after graduation."

Lu Jiuge greatly admired Ren Suxi's frankness and clarity, and said earnestly:

"Ren, there's no need to underestimate yourself. Your expertise and talent are enough to get you to the top of this industry."

Liu Feng spoke up at the opportune moment to smooth things over:

"Su-Xi is a top student at the Central Academy of Drama. Her acting skills, dialogue delivery, and character are all excellent. She just lacks a good platform and a company that truly understands her and is willing to give her opportunities."

The meaning is already very clear.

Lu Jiuge understood, her gaze falling on Ren Suxi. Without beating around the bush, she went straight to the point:

"Ren, Qianxing Entertainment is building a complete entertainment ecosystem, and we lack talented and promising artists like you."

"On behalf of Qianxing Entertainment, I am formally extending a contract invitation to you."

"The contract terms are absolutely top-notch in the industry. We will not tie you to unreasonable resources, nor will we force you to accept bad scripts or bad gigs. We will fully support your stage and film and television development, and everything will be centered on your professionalism and long-term development."

There were no empty promises or grand gestures.

Every word resonated deeply with Ren Suxi.

Having studied at the Central Academy of Drama for many years, she has seen too many companies that only want traffic and quick profits, completely disregarding the artistic lives of their actors.

The conditions offered by Lu Jiuge were top-tier contracts that truly respected actors and professionalism.

Caught off guard by Lu Jiuge's sudden invitation, Ren Suxi looked to Liu Feng for help.

Liu Feng smiled and nodded:

"Su Xi, I think this can work. I've watched Xiao Lu's Qianxing Entertainment grow from its inception, and it's bound to become a leading company in the industry!"

After receiving Liu Feng's affirmative answer, Ren Suxi pondered for a few seconds and nodded firmly:

"Mr. Lu, I'm willing to sign with Qianxing Entertainment!"

A single sentence was uttered.

A faint smile appeared on Lu Jiuge's lips.

[Ding! Detected that the host has signed a contract with future powerhouse actress, Im So-hee!]

[Positive Faith Value +1880000!]

[Entertainment Empire Storyline - Phase 1 Progress: 10%]

[System Shop Skill Unlock: Artist Management (Master)]

Hearing the system's prompts in her mind, Lu Jiuge looked at Ren Suxi with satisfaction:

"Ren, your legal and brokerage teams will be in contact with you from now on. You can focus on completing your studies. The company will tailor a contract and development plan for you."