I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 133, Arrogance and Conceit?

"There are so many things to note," Jiang Chenggang, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but gasp as he looked at the list of precautions.

That's way too much, several thick pages.

This was also the first time he had seen contracts from such large companies, and he couldn't help but be a little taken aback.

"Of course, big companies should have their own articles of association and rules and regulations, and the same requirements should be applied to their artists."

"This is a two-way constraint, a win-win strategy."

Zhang Baichen said matter-of-factly, "My company provides you with resources, so you must also impose corresponding constraints."

No one would think that resources are free, right? No way.

Two-way constraints

Does a win-win situation mean you win twice?

We're all ancient fox spirits, no need for these fancy tricks.

This is actually a "contract of servitude".

However, most artists in the entertainment industry lack resources and connections, so they have no choice but to sign this contract in order to survive in this industry.

These are the principles of survival in the entertainment industry.

"I'm sorry, I still can't accept it."

Li Yun calmly put down the contract, but still said, "How should I put it, the career path your company has offered me is not quite what I expected."

In fact.

Zhang Baichen just mentioned that Wang Jinghua is optimistic about the 'historical drama' genre in the future.

They wanted Li Yun to be the vanguard.

It must be admitted that the founder of Chengtian Jiahe is quite something.

The type of period drama she was hoping for was actually a period idol drama.

TV series targeting female viewers.

The effect of promoting celebrities is also top-notch. In the future era when capital can expand and mass-produce top-notch and near-top-notch products, ancient costume dramas targeting female audiences have contributed to this. It's just another way of saying idol dramas.

So what is the price?

However, actors produced in this way have a very, very short career span, so short it's astonishing. They're basically only popular for two or three years, and that's about it. They might even end up being forced to "breach their contract" due to some unknown issue, leaving them with nothing but empty glory in public and sadness in private.

Li Yun had seen too many.

Moreover, his acting range is quite narrow, just as Zhang Baichen said.

Specializing in period dramas and playing the male lead as a decorative figure for a leading lady is the limit of his future achievements.

Li Yun thought.

Whether it's for his dream of becoming an actor or to cure his illness.

This is the worst possible choice.

and so.

I refused again.

Li Yun's eyes were very clear.

The gaze was so clear and resolute that Zhang Baichen felt it was not something a young man in his twenties could produce.

A rational choice made after thoroughly explaining the pros and cons.

If this person isn't extremely stubborn, then there's something wrong with their head.

You're a third-rate, third-tier nobody, but I'll give you second-rate treatment and promise to promote you to near-first-rate status.

You still don't know how to appreciate kindness.

I even came in person.

"Xiao Li, I'm more than ten years older than you, so I'm addressing you like this. The entertainment industry isn't as simple as you imagine. How old are you? You're only in your early twenties, young and still in the process of figuring out the world. Besides, you're not from a professional acting background, so no one has taught you these things. I understand that, but the adult world is really not that simple or easy. You've already gained our favor, which is something countless people in the industry dream of. An actor without resources is nothing." Zhang Baichen earnestly persuaded him.

"Thank you, but I refuse." Li Yun smiled slightly. "I don't want to tie myself to period dramas. I acted in period dramas before only because I happened to come across a good period drama script. If there is a good modern script and a modern role, I will definitely be able to play it well, or even better than Murong Fu."

"If your company is willing to give me the greatest autonomy, allowing me to choose my own scripts—whether modern, period, martial arts, workplace, spy, or historical—as long as it's my choice, you must give it to me. Perhaps then I might consider joining your company."

mad.

They're incredibly arrogant.

Where does your confidence come from?

Zhang Baichen laughed.

This condition is clearly a rejection.

"Xiao Li, good luck for a while doesn't mean you'll be lucky forever."

"Well, at least I'm doing pretty well for now."

"But luck always runs out eventually."

Zhang Baichen said calmly at this moment.

but.

They're already packing their things.

We were unable to continue communicating.

Or rather, there is no need for communication.

This young man.

A bit arrogant.

A bit simple-minded.

Especially the simple

In broad daylight, they're still indulging in daydreams they only have at night.

"Pfft."

Zhang Baichen couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"There are always people who think they are special, but what is so different about everyone? In this materialistic world, we are nothing more than rootless duckweed."

"Old Chiang is seeing the guest out."

"please."

Jiang Chenggang always felt that Zhang Baichen was a bit arrogant and looked down on people.

I knew he wasn't happy about it.

Zhang Baichen turned around, packed his things, and left.

"I've disliked this guy for a long time," Jiang Chenggang muttered, arms crossed. "Although we don't have any particularly powerful resources, we've still managed to get here step by step."

"Right, Plum?"

"Capital isn't everything. Look at Stephen Chow and Jackie Chan, do they even care?" Li Yun shook his head with a smile. "If actors can rise to the rank of Li Youbin, can capital make them bow down? No way."

Ignore it.

Just focus on your own business and concentrate on the present.

"We made a wasted trip. He's just a daydreaming young man. I doubt anyone would have guessed that his reason for refusing us would be so funny. To be honest, I'm a professional in this line of work, and I usually don't laugh out loud unless I can't help it."

Zhang Baichen was making a phone call to a friend.

It speaks of Li Yun's arrogance and conceit.

They thought that if they could act well in a period drama, they could act well in other types of roles as well.

He is still the most immersive actor with the narrowest range of roles.

There are no actors in the industry who can be more immersed in their roles.

If an actor who is completely immersed in a role has too many roles, wouldn't that be a sign of mental illness?

The best outcome for this type of actor is to be typecast in period dramas, shine brightly in a single field, reach the pinnacle, and then one day, due to some unforeseen circumstances, collapse and gracefully retire.

If you're lucky, you won't even have to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

How good.

"If it weren't for the resources provided by us, he would have only reached the limit of being a third-rate celebrity at best, and there would have been no more high-level resources provided to him."

Circles are very realistic.

Resources are a very real thing.

He exists right here.

There exists a barrier called the resource gap.

"That kid's dream isn't to become a versatile actor, is it? Many young men who are just starting out in the entertainment industry have such dreams, but generally only kids under 20 years old have such dreams. He's over 20 and still has such dreams, which can only mean..."

"He hasn't been beaten down by society enough, hasn't been taught a lesson by the hammer of reality time and time again. By the time he really gets taught a lesson, he'll probably just disappear into the crowd and become just another face in the crowd."

At this moment, Zhang Baichen smiled and said.

I just came downstairs.

But then they saw someone coming towards them.

"Mr. Liu, what a coincidence!!"

Zhang Baichen is a seasoned agent; he knows everyone in the industry.

The man in front of me is Liu Xiangbo, a middle-aged man who is not young, wearing a floral shirt and sunglasses.

He's a veteran in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and he's always been hanging out with Stephen Chow.

He's a veteran of Stephen Chow's studio.

"Who are you?"

"Zhang Baichen! Don't you recognize me? Oh my, you've come all the way from Hong Kong! Why didn't you tell me? I would have given you a welcome feast!"

Zhang Baichen immediately perked up, his spirits lifted. He hadn't expected to gain anything here, especially considering that these people were elusive and rarely seen.

It was a pleasant surprise to meet him in the capital.

"This, Brother Liu."

Zhang Baichen heard that Stephen Chow was working on a project, which was very mysterious and there were no resources leaking out.

Many brokerage firms in Beijing's entertainment circle want to get involved.

After all, Stephen Chow is the King of Comedy.

The true king of comedy.

This isn't something that status or position can provide.

It is the uncrowned champion in the industry.

The King of Comedy in China.

They can access his resources.

While his future prospects may be limitless, his exposure is certainly substantial.

The King of Comedy project.

"We're almost full here, but the main villain is a bit controversial."

Zhang Baichen was about to say something.

Liu Xiangbo interrupted, saying, "But we have enough people. The angles are set, and we're ready to start filming."

"what!"

Power on!?

I heard there wasn't much news about casting or project approval, but I didn't expect it to start filming now.

So fast!

"Alright then."

So fast.

Zhang Baichen exclaimed that it was a pity.

Hong Kong's social circles have now become relatively closed off.

However, this also shows that Stephen Chow really did take a short time from project initiation to filming.

Swift and decisive.

Extremely fast.

A shrinking social circle isn't necessarily a bad thing.

"Alright, bro, let's go grab a couple of drinks first. We didn't get a chance to work together this time, but maybe next time?" Zhang Baichen felt incredibly lucky at this moment, and also whispered, "Which big star is playing the antagonist this time?"

People who seek out opportunities outside their own circles must have something unique about them.

Zhang Baichen wondered if he could stretch his legs a bit.

"Actually, he's not a big star, but a rather young actor." Liu Xiangbo stroked his chin and said, "However, Stephen Chow really thought highly of him and personally selected him; he didn't go through any formal procedures."

"so!"

Zhang Baichen's eyes burned with passion.

I never expected to have such a great experience here.

They are still the new generation that Stephen Chow favors.

When did such a treasure fall into our capital? If we could get there first...

"It's not exactly a secret in our circle. She lives on the 6th floor here."

"The 6th floor? I just came down from the 6th floor," Zhang Bai said subconsciously.

Wait, no way.

This is a rising star actor.

His name is Li Yun.

(End of this chapter)