Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

"How did the exam go?"

After the New Year, the assistant returned to work, sighing and looking extremely downcast.

When Jiang Yang asked her a question, she gave him a resentful glare.

Isn't it obvious?

Which pot is not open to mention which pot!

"Boss, I didn't get in. Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy all rejected me."

Bai Mengyan had a long face.

"Tell me, am I really not cut out for this?"

"Aren't you laughing at me for overestimating my abilities?"

"Sigh, it seems that the most I'll ever have in my life is to be a little assistant to a celebrity."

Actually, she wasn't very confident before she went.

That's why I didn't dare tell Jiang Yang; it's not too late to tell him after I pass the exam.

After being rejected, the frustration of failing to be selected as an overseas trainee by SM Entertainment returned, plunging her into self-doubt and self-denial, and she felt terrible.

Jiang Yang chuckled softly.

Bai Mengyan glared at him angrily, "I'm already in such a miserable state, and you're still laughing?"

Don't you have any compassion at all?!

"Silly child, do you think just anyone can get into the top three universities?"

"If you didn't pay hundreds of thousands in training fees, would you even get a chance?"

"Now you know why poor people can't get into the entertainment industry, and only rich kids are doing it, right?"

Hearing Jiang Yang's words of comfort—let's just call them comfort—Bai Mengyan couldn't help but cheer up. She was the kind of person who would brighten up at the slightest bit of sunshine; self-pity was not her style.

"I understand, boss!"

"You mean I should work hard, save some money, and then take the exam, right?"

"I'll try my best, you can do it!"

What's with this sudden surge of adrenaline?

Actually, Bai Mengyan was thinking that she had already failed her first art exam, and she couldn't afford to lose her assistant job as well.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yang shook his head.

"No, that's not it. They'll accept candidates even if they don't have money, unless..."

"Unless what?"

Unless you have Nazha's conditions.

Jiang Yang didn't say these words aloud, otherwise Bai Mengyan would have immediately changed her expression.

She was very bothered by Nazha's disdain, which is why she and Nazha have always been at odds.

"Unless you're already famous."

"For example, child stars are rarely rejected by them."

How can arts schools improve their success rate?

"If you recruit someone who has already achieved success, they can enhance their resume and you gain a renowned alumnus. It's a win-win situation."

Bai Mengyan scratched her head. The problem is, I'm not a child star either.

I need to start working hard now, because I'm too old.

Jiang Yang smiled mysteriously and took out a notebook, handing it to her.

"Take a look at this."

Bai Mengyan glanced at him curiously, but still didn't understand.

"Isn't this the script for 'Sito'? Why are you showing it to me?"

She knew that Jiang Yang and Li Muge had been working on this script during the latter half of the filming of "Police Story 2013", and that filming would begin after the New Year.

She also knew that Jiang Yang had obtained a budget of 30 million from Jing Tian.

This further strengthened Bai Mengyan's confidence to continue waiting for an opportunity by Jiang Yang's side.

Jiang Yang is so resourceful; his future looks promising.

If all else fails, I can move behind the scenes. Anyway, Jiang Yang doesn't even have a formal agent right now, and I, as his assistant, handle many things for him.

Lehua's girlfriend, that's the one who wanted to be an artist but couldn't, so she became the female boss of an entertainment company.

Jiang Yang tapped twice.

"Look again."

Then, what's so interesting about the script?

Bai Mengyan was puzzled, but after a closer look, she finally discovered the clue.

Not all scripts are the same.

What this means is that, in order to maintain secrecy, the production team will not send the complete script of the entire series to all the actors.

The actors only received scenes related to themselves.

If it's a cameo role, it might only be one page.

Jiang Yang took out the "actor's script". Bai Mengyan flipped through it twice and confirmed that it should belong to Shen Yindeng, the second female lead in "Si Teng".

A thought struck her.

"Boss, this is Shen Yindeng's script. Why are you showing this to me?"

"This is yours."

Bai Mengyan had already anticipated this, but even after Jiang Yang confirmed it, her heart still pounded uncontrollably.

"Really? Really?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Jiang Yang was very satisfied with her current reaction.

"I know that you're only making me your assistant as a temporary measure, and I know why."

"Actors' prime is short; they should become famous as early as possible."

"Now the opportunity is in your hands; the time to prove yourself has come!"

Bai Mengyan's eyes instantly filled with tears.

She had indeed thought about it, but before she could even bring it up, Jiang Yang had already made arrangements for her.

Oh my god, I'm so moved I cried!

"Boss, I'm just an ordinary person, and I've never acted before."

Bai Mengyan suddenly became insecure?

Jiang Yang patted her on the shoulder.

"Everyone has a first time. My first role was Xiang Yu in 'The Legend of Chu and Han'."

As for ordinary...

Bai Mengyan is definitely not bad-looking; whether she's ordinary or not depends on who you compare her to.

Besides, there are advantages to being ordinary.

"Ordinary girls" are the greatest common denominator in idol dramas, the foundation of top-tier leading ladies, and even more popular than the universally recognized "top beauties".

If the audience is self-aware, they won't be able to empathize with the "top beauties" (referring to the actresses)...

Jiang Yang held Bai Mengyan up for this very reason.

He considered Dilraba Dilmurat for the role of Shen Yindeng, the second female lead in "Si Teng".

But then I thought about it again. The main purpose of filming "Si Teng" was to promote Jing Tian. In order to highlight her stunning beauty, it would be better for the supporting actress to be more ordinary.

See, isn't this an advantage for "ordinary women"?

As long as you find the right role and don't force yourself into a "most beautiful woman in all the world" persona, ordinary women have a lot of potential.

There was no need to tell Bai Mengyan about Jiang Yang's plans; Bai Mengyan was already deeply moved.

"Boss, you're the best boss in the world!"

"Keep up the good work!"

Jiang Yang's life was simple, unpretentious, and boring; he casually fulfilled a girl's dream.

Bai Mengyan and Jiang Yang originally did not have a contract.

Why would an assistant need a contract when they only make a few thousand yuan a month?

Jiang Yang was too lazy to bother, and she didn't mention it herself. Strictly speaking, there was no legal employment relationship between the two of them.

It's different now.

Bai Mengyan's role as the second female lead in "Si Teng" is tantamount to her debut as an artist.

Jiang Yang prepared a brokerage contract for her.

The funding ratio for "Si Teng" was half from Jing Tian's Starlight Splendor and half from Jiang Yang. Of course, his 15 million was also borrowed from the former.

Investing in film and television works without using one's own name involves tax planning issues.

Therefore, Jiang Yang registered a studio.

Besides him, Bai Mengyan has now become the first artist signed to Jiang Yang Studio.

The contract template is also easy to find.

Jiang Yang used the same approach as Tangren, only slightly modifying the terms.

Even if I don't sign it, I can give it to someone else to sign...

We should learn from the strengths of capitalists.

Bai Mengyan's contract was for a ten-year term, but in reality, she didn't even look at it, directly flipping to the last page and signing her name in a flash.

Does she have a choice?

No, then let's just get straight to the point.

The moment she put pen to paper, Bai Mengyan made up her mind completely.

"Boss."

"Is there anything else?"

"You've been so good to me, I don't know how to repay you. If you don't mind, I, I..."

She's usually a pretty straightforward person, but it's rare for her to become shy like this. In the end, she gritted her teeth and closed her eyes.

"This is my first time."