CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 341 - 333: Exciting Negotiation

Film Crew

Jiaqi sat in the chair sipping tea.

Her treatment had significantly improved, she had her own chair now and was able to drink tea.

She knew all of this was thanks to Director Hu Senlin’s efforts for her.

Originally, she doubted Director Hu when he said someone wanted to steal her role.

But after checking with Galaxy, it turned out Director Hu wasn’t lying.

In matters like these, Galaxy couldn’t really help Li Jiaqi.

The only help they could provide was giving money to the influential people in the crew.

But if you gave money, the other side would give money too!

At this point, connections are very important.

Sometimes in a film crew, connections work better than money. After all, money can always be earned on set, but maintaining relationships is what matters.

Director Hu obviously had the means, and he defeated the other party.

As a result, the entire crew’s attitude towards Li Jiaqi changed.

Because it spread among the crew that Director Hu was going to be the director and also bring investment.

He was like the God of Wealth, naturally everyone paid him respect.

Jiaqi had her eyes opened by this incident.

She felt like she used to be as pure as plain water in Galaxy.

The various intrigues within the crew opened her eyes.

She also deeply understood that without someone to protect you, even if you’re a somewhat famous actor, it’s useless.

But if you’re a big star, the treatment is different.

Right now the producer of the crew was desperately pleading with the lead actress to shoot for an extra two hours.

According to the contract, the lead actress’s shooting time was up. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

But some scenes were still not completed.

The producer hoped she could stay for two more hours, but the actress’s agent was unwilling.

They said overtime would require extra payment.

The payment for these two hours was quite a lot, with the crew needing to spend over 300,000.

The production had already gone over budget, and the producer almost knelt down to the lead actress.

After a round of pleading, the lead actress’s agent reluctantly agreed.

But they required the crew to provide a 100,000 service fee.

The producer had no choice but to agree, which finally completed the last scene.

"Jiaqi, call me when you have time."

After the shoot, the lead actress said with a strange brilliance in her eyes.

"Okay!" Feeling uncomfortable all over, Jiaqi forced a smile.

If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn’t have believed it. She couldn’t believe that this tender and gentle woman in front of her could be so callous, cold as ice for money.

"Jiaqi, come to dinner tonight, don’t think too much about it, such things happen a lot in the crew."

Director Hu came over at this point, looking relaxed.

The film was finished, so he could finally relax.

Jiaqi nodded and said with a smile, "Director Hu, now that it’s done here, won’t the shooting start over there too?"

"Yes, don’t worry, if I said I’ll use you, I definitely will." Director Hu knew what she was worried about.

"Thank you, Director Hu."

"No need to thank me, I also think highly of you, make sure to live up to expectations."

"Hmm!"

Jiaqi felt she was truly lucky; there really are good people in this circle.

As she was leaving, the chief director of the crew came over.

"Old Hu, why don’t you take advantage and grab this young girl, she’s still so naive!"

"Hehe!"

Hu Senlin smiled without saying a word.

Of course, he wanted to win over Li Jiaqi, but he had more important things to think about.

He had started his own film company and needed artists. Training them himself would take time and effort, and might not succeed, so he considered poaching talents.

He felt Li Jiaqi had the potential to become a star, so he made an emotional investment first.

Once the timing was right, he would tell Li Jiaqi his thoughts. He was sure she would switch over to his company.

Once she joined his company, who wouldn’t want a relationship with the boss/director to secure roles? By then, he wouldn’t even need to ask, Li Jiaqi would willingly come to him.

Thinking about these things made Director Hu feel excited, he pulled out his phone to browse and reached out to a formally trained actress, sending her a message.

At 6:30 in the morning, Ye Yuwei returned to the base, but before she could rest, she was summoned by the show’s crew.

She felt like she was reaching her limit, having been on the go almost nonstop for days.

When she arrived at the office, a commanding and unfamiliar middle-aged man was seated inside.

"Hello, I’m Wan Kai, CEO of Tencent Film."

"Hello, Mr. Wan!"

Even though Yuwei was prepared, she was still shocked.

This Wan Kai was well-known in the industry, a true heavy-weight figure.

Even directors had to show reverence when meeting him.

Ye Yuwei hadn’t expected her situation to attract the direct attention of such a bigwig.

Normally, Wan Kai wouldn’t need to personally handle such things.

But Tianou’s program was vitally important to Tencent.

It was a key step in the "pan-entertainment" industry strategy, essentially foundational.

The success of the program signaled Tencent’s successful accumulation of "actor" production capabilities, forming significant market dominance.

Thus, Ye Yuwei’s importance to Tencent transcended just being an actress.

She herself had become an emblem.

There was another person, Lv Fangxin; both were indispensable to Tencent.

Unless the next talent show produces replacements, Tencent would promote them as benchmarks.

Ye Yuwei steadied herself, presenting her best state.

She knew she was now a trending artist,

even without debuting from this show, she would still have notable companies willing to sign her.

But she figured those companies couldn’t compare to Tencent.

Moreover, she wanted to join Tencent because she would be part of the first generation of Tencent artists, guaranteed to receive the best resources.

"Yuwei, I heard you’re not satisfied with the contract’s termination clauses?"

Wan Kai got straight to the point, without any small talk.

"Yes, I feel the termination clause is too harsh."

Ye Yuwei didn’t waste words, expressing her concern.

Wan Kai smiled:

"Yuwei, have you thought about these two questions?"

"If Tencent can’t make you famous, is there any other company in Huaxia that can?"

"If you can’t get certain treatment with Tencent, can any other company give it to you?"

This question directly stumped Ye Yuwei.

In reality, artists seek termination only for better opportunities and earning more money.

If you can’t make it with Tencent, where else can you go?

"Mr. Wan, your two hypothetical questions assume Tencent fully backs me."

Ye Yuwei responded quickly, immediately grasping the core issue.

Wan Kai’s eyes showed a hint of appreciation. This young girl, at such an age, could negotiate with him so steadily and with such insight.

"Resource investment must yield returns."

"We will give you opportunities to test the waters, but if you don’t become popular, it’s just your fate." "Of course, the contract will specify how many dramas, how many shows per year, and what level they are."

Wan Kai spoke at a steady pace.

Ye Yuwei thought: "Mr. Wan, this contract isn’t a deeply bound full-agency contract but rather a project package agreement. If you don’t assign me projects, I couldn’t hold you accountable."

Hearing this, Wan Kai couldn’t help but laugh: "Yuwei, you’re just a trending artist. How many such artists only peak at debut? Do you think you’ll get a deeply bound full contract?"

Seeing Ye Yuwei remain silent, Wan Kai continued: "I can only personally assure you that all the projects you sign will come to fruition; no other company has our credibility."

After speaking, Wan Kai didn’t rush, waiting for Ye Yuwei’s consideration.

"...Mr. Wan, I can sign, but I’d like a personal guarantee from you."

"What guarantee?"

"That within three years, you won’t sign any film contracts with anyone from Wu Meng."

Ye Yuwei’s words darkened Wan Kai’s face slightly, his eyebrows furrowing.

"If after giving me two major female lead roles, I still show no progress, you can disregard our contract."

A faint, inscrutable smile appeared on Wan Kai’s lips: "Alright, I can promise you, in this industry, rules are everything."

"Thank you, Mr. Wan." Ye Yuwei also smiled.

"Yuwei, why don’t you try to exclude Lv Fangxin, is it because you’re friends?"

"I don’t think I have the value to change your decision to sign Lv Fangxin."

"Then why do you think I’d agree not to sign Wu Meng?"

Wan Kai looked at her with interest.

"Because I and Lv Fangxin have outgrown mere fan circle popularity, they only have popularity in fan circles and from the show, which drastically decreases their economic value once the show is over."

After hearing Yuwei’s words, Wan Kai smiled: "Very well, we’ll see you after your debut."