Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

Once the conversation started, the negotiations entered a substantive phase.

Li Xiang sat to the side, watching Li Qing and Zhang Hui negotiate with the other party point by point, and suddenly understood—

True class is never about putting on airs, but about upholding one's bottom line in equal dialogue.

Li Qing was clearly aware of this, so even though the contract was about to be finalized, she continued to offer Li Xiang more incentives, as evidenced by the document she pushed over.

"Actually, Adidas was not the first international brand that Li Xiang came into contact with."

Her tone was calm, with just the right amount of certainty, "Because Shu Uemura had already extended an olive branch, and we were also discussing an endorsement contract."

She looked up at the three of them, her eyes clear: "I'm saying all this so that your company can understand better—"

Our company and Li Xiang himself have always adhered to the principle of "quality over quantity" when it comes to career planning, and we absolutely guarantee high standards in this area.

"Moreover, Li Xiang is currently studying at one of the top universities in China and has close personal relationships with several renowned directors, including Zhang Yimou, so his future development will only be more stable."

Gao Jiali and his two companions had clearly done their homework; their eyes visibly flickered when they heard the name "Zhang Yimou."

They may not fully understand Li Xiang at this moment, but they will never underestimate Zhang Yimou.

After all, Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi are two golden brands that stand out.

Especially for Gong Huang, given Adidas's current momentum in China, she probably doesn't even qualify for a partnership.

As a result, the attitudes of the group softened considerably during the subsequent negotiations.

They also understood that this young man was indeed different from many mainland celebrities they had met.

With such a high starting point and the backing of a top director, they're incredibly confident.

Even if some pride remains, it doesn't seem so hard to accept making concessions when faced with such a "potential stock" that comes with strong allies.

Gao Jiali picked up the document about Shu Uemura, paused his fingertips on the page, and then gave the business director next to him a wink.

The latter understood and then took the initiative to speak: "We can further adjust and subdivide the terms of domestic promotion resources to ensure all the rights and interests of Mr. Li as the spokesperson."

This includes cover and inside page displays in major fashion magazines, as well as recommendations and contacts for related ceremonies; all will be fulfilled 100%.

Li Qing smiled slightly, deciding to stop while she was ahead: "No problem. All we want is what we deserve as a spokesperson; as for anything else, other brands will take care of that."

Gao Jiali nodded in agreement and said to the legal representative, "Modify the contract according to this framework, and provide the final version by tomorrow morning."

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Gao Jiali." Li Qing stood up and extended his hand.

Gao Jiali shook hands with her, then turned to Li Xiang, patted him on the shoulder, and spoke with a hint of expectation in his voice:

"Li, I hope we can work together to make young people fall in love with Adidas and the Trefoil logo again."

Li Xiang nodded and smiled, replying, "Definitely."

After seeing off the Adidas group, the tension in the meeting room instantly dissipated.

Li Qing picked up the draft contract that needed revision, tapped the section about fashion with her fingertips, and said to Zhang Hui:

"This is a sure thing. With Shu Uemura on board and Zhang Yimou's name involved, the foreigners have finally given in."

Zhang Hui shook his head: "Not entirely. They actually wanted to sign Li Xiang, they were just using this as an excuse."

He looked at Li Qing, a hint of helpless laughter in his voice, "But you really dare to ask for a higher price, adding 25% directly."

"I was trying to round it up, so I tentatively asked, but I never expected they were so wealthy." He clicked his tongue again...

"A three-year contract, 1500 million—that's only slightly less than those top-tier actresses, right?"

"You can't compare them like that. The brand value is different. Is a 500 million yuan endorsement deal for laundry detergent the same as 500 million yuan for Adidas?"

Moreover, with so many additional terms, this is definitely a profitable deal.

Li Xiang then interjected, "It's good that we made a profit; at least it recouped some of the company's losses. Otherwise, supporting all of us would put a lot of pressure on me."

"This is none of your business," Zhang Hui said with a smile.

"The company's brokerage department is a strategic layout, not just for short-term profits; it emphasizes diversification."

To be honest, your endorsement contracts are enough to support other celebrities for several years.

At this moment, Li Xiang suddenly suggested, "Isn't the company going public? Why don't we postpone announcing this contract until after the IPO? It might give the company a boost."

After hearing this, Zhang Hui slammed his hand on the table: "How could I not have thought of that! I have to mention it when I talk to them tomorrow; it's a win-win situation."

"By leveraging the buzz surrounding the IPO, we might even get some coverage in the financial sections. It's a win-win situation, where we mutually benefit from the higher valuation."

"And Shu Uemura too! After we sign the official Adidas contract tomorrow, we can use this method to negotiate with them, and I think we can get a good price."

"Once the company goes public, we'll announce these two top-tier endorsement deals with great fanfare."

"At that time, Li Xiang will definitely be a great contributor to the company. Even if he doesn't take on any domestic roles for the next year or two, no one will say anything."

After all, even a slight rise in the stock market is enough for shareholders to make a fortune. Haha, who would care about such a small thing?

Moreover, both of these deals can be firmly supported. With Li Xiang's current market value, his starting price for future endorsements will not be low.

In business, quality over quantity is key; sometimes, that's how style is established. After two or three years of subtle refinement, your position in the industry will be truly secure.

Li Qing nodded in agreement: "Nowadays, artists are competing for long-term value. They would rather take ten less mass-market endorsements than miss out on these few high-end luxury resources."

Once the news is released after the IPO, the combination of "Huace's IPO + Zhang Yimou's leading man as a dual luxury brand ambassador" will generate enough buzz to make people in the industry take notice.

Li Xiang himself never expected that what was originally a well-intentioned suggestion from the company would, in a roundabout way, become the opportunity to fulfill his own potential.

He could only sigh inwardly, thinking that sometimes being kind-hearted really does have its advantages.

In this way, for the next year or two, we won't have to worry about whether or not to accept TV dramas from Huace.

This achievement will allow them to secure a foothold in the company and have more confidence in accessing resources in the future, making it a win-win situation.

He glanced at Zhang Hui, whose face was full of excitement, and knew that this suggestion would make him more valued in the company and firmly secure his position as general manager.

That's good too. After all, only when the rear is stable can he focus all his attention on the front lines.

How many celebrities in the industry are highly skilled but have been dragged down by the messy affairs of their companies?

Apart from a few top female celebrities who managed to escape the mire through their own abilities and perseverance, most of them were ruined by their own companies to the point that even their own mothers wouldn't recognize them.

He didn't want to go through that experience again and meet at the top again; he wanted his journey to be smooth and unobstructed.

So from the moment he entered the industry, he had to gradually build a network of personal connections.

Even if the company has ulterior motives in the future, there will always be someone willing to take the risk and inform them.

For example, right now...

"Brother Zhang, this is such a good idea, we should let President Zhao know about it. I'm sure she'll be very happy."

After saying this, he didn't linger any longer. He said softly, "Then I'll be going now," and turned to leave.

Next, it's Zhang Hui and Li Qing's turn to shine, and he won't be so tactless as to stay and get in the way.

As Li Xiang stepped out of the office building, the evening breeze was already carrying a chill. He looked up at the darkening sky and quickened his pace.