After the divorce, I started to transfer

In the RV.

Upon hearing Yan Baiqiu's words, the assistant was so frightened that she immediately stepped forward and whispered a reminder: "Sister, please don't say anymore. The sound insulation in this car isn't very good, so you'd better stop talking."

Yan Baiqiu then lowered her voice and said indignantly, "After filming for so long, it's basically certain that this is a terrible drama. I'll be grateful if it doesn't get cursed to death by the audience after it airs. To make matters worse, the company even wanted me to sacrifice my image for this terrible drama, which is disgusting. He's already sixty years old and has an old man's smell. He knows it himself, so he always wears perfume, and that smell makes me nauseous every time I smell it."

The assistant is her cousin, an absolute confidante, who has been her assistant for almost three years. Therefore, Yan Baiqiu can say whatever she wants in front of her without any reservations.

Hearing this, the assistant could only say with a sympathetic look, "Sister, just bear with it. Try to avoid him in the future."

Yan Baiqiu said with a frustrated expression, "I have to film scenes with him every day. How am I supposed to avoid him? If this continues, I really won't be able to control my temper anymore, and I'll definitely slap him."

The assistant looked worried and said, "Why don't you talk to Sister Cai and ask her to try to communicate with Shan Long so that he won't bother you anymore?"

Yan Baiqiu said irritably, "Have you forgotten? It was her idea to create a scandal with this old geezer. I thought I could actually gain some benefits from it, and that being with this old geezer was just for show. In the end, besides attracting a lot of curses online and losing a lot of true fans, what good did it do me? On the contrary, this old geezer used this scandal to boost his popularity again, and all those perverted idiots online are envious and praising him, saying that he's still vigorous in his old age, an old ox eating young grass, and a womanizer, as if I'm already having an affair with him. What's even worse is that this old geezer often takes advantage of me and tries to take advantage of me during this scandal. It's infuriating! You have to help me think of a solution, I've really had enough."

The assistant could only console her, "Sis, even if you say that, you've actually gained a lot of popularity thanks to this old man."

"Using a scandal with such an old hag to boost my popularity is damaging to my reputation. It makes the public think I'm promiscuous and willing to sleep with this old hag for fame or resources. That's how my true fans unfollowed me. I was so stupid back then, listening to that old witch Gu Niancai's lies and agreeing to have a scandal with her. Now I'm like having mud in my pants, even if it's not shit, it's still shit."

The assistant, sounding somewhat indignant, said, "Ever since Gu Niancai signed that little vixen, she seems to have become less and less attentive to you, Sister, focusing all her attention on training that little vixen. Besides, I think it might be related to the fact that you haven't agreed to renew your contract with the company yet."

Yan Baiqiu's contract with Xinyao Media expires next year, and she has no intention of renewing it. The main reason, of course, is the unequal distribution of profits. When she was eighteen, she signed a seven-year contract with Xinyao, which was a newcomer contract. The profit distribution with the company was 20/80, with the company taking 80% and her taking 20%.

Two years later, when she was twenty, she began to rise to fame, but it wasn't until three years later, when she was twenty-one, that the company changed her contract.

The company originally wanted to renew a ten-year contract and change the profit split to seven to three, but she was not stupid. She argued her case and refused to renew the ten-year contract. She also started to frequently take sick leave and slack off at work.

After two or three months of wrangling with the company, as her fame and status continued to rise, the company finally agreed not to extend the contract period and, seemingly generously, increased her share of the profits to 30%.

Five years later, when she was twenty-three years old, which is two years ago, a period drama she starred in became a huge hit, and she officially became a recognized popular actress in China, on par with several others.

At that time, Yan Baiqiu naturally made a reasonable request to the company to increase his share of the profits, especially the percentage of his income from commercial endorsements and commercial activities, but the company kept making various excuses to delay.

It wasn't until last year that they reluctantly agreed to increase her share of the profits from commercial endorsements, but only by five percent, or half a percent. As for income from commercial activities, the company has remained adamant.

The company's stinginess and miserliness naturally disheartened Yan Baiqiu, so she had no intention of renewing her contract with the company.

Therefore, starting this year, her agent, Gu Niancai, began to work on her mindset, trying to get her to renew her contract early.

Yan Baiqiu neither gave a clear answer nor a clear refusal, and just kept dragging it out. After all, it was only May, and her contract wouldn't expire until July of next year.

However, everyone's smart enough to see that she had no intention of renewing her contract, so the company started making some subtle moves. First, they found her a number of less-than-stellar advertising endorsements, and then they increased her commercial activities.

Yan Baiqiu also wanted to make money, so she tolerated this as well.

It wasn't until she belatedly realized that she had been tricked by the company and her agent that she truly hated Xinyao Media and her agent, Gu Niancai.

Even the assistant knew that she was being neglected and even plotted against by the company and her agent, Gu Niancai, because she didn't want to renew her contract.

Yan Baiqiu said bitterly, "One day I will make Xinyao Media and that old hag Gu Niancai pay."

The assistant, however, didn't agree. Instead, she looked troubled and said, "Sis, based on what you just said, this is a terrible show. I'm worried that if the ratings are bad, the production and distribution companies will blame you. After all, that old man is an international superstar who has achieved great success in Hollywood. Most importantly, he has a strong foundation and many fans and good relationships with the general public, so people definitely won't criticize him. But if you lose the company's protection, and Gu Niancai sides with the company, she might not help you with public relations or defense, or even kick you when you're down. In that case, you might become the easy target and the scapegoat."

Hearing her cousin say this, Yan Baiqiu's face turned pale. The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and the more uneasy and panicked she became. She quickly asked, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Seeing her cousin's expression, the assistant immediately advised, "Sis, this is just a prediction, it might not come true. However, just in case, I think you either have to agree to renew your contract with the company, or you'll have to find a reliable new employer or investor. Otherwise, you're definitely going to have a tough time."

"You mean secretly contacting other companies, or finding a powerful figure to back you up?"

The assistant nodded and said, "Of course, while Xinyao Media's overall strength in the industry isn't weak, it's still somewhat inferior to other top entertainment companies. For example, Qitian Media and Fengmang Film & Television can easily outperform it. As long as those two are willing to sign you, Xinyao Media won't dare to go too far. Alternatively, you can find someone among your suitors who's willing to be your backer and invest in promoting you. Sister, it's admirable that you've maintained your integrity for so long, but this is the entertainment industry, and now you're involved in a scandal with this old geezer. There's really no need to persist any longer. You might as well take advantage of your youth and sell yourself for a good price, finding a powerful, reliable, and wealthy patron. Otherwise, I'm afraid your acting career won't go far."

After hearing these words, Yan Baiqiu remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying in an annoyed tone, "You seem to know quite a lot. Who's in the entertainment industry, you or me?"

The assistant chuckled, "Sis, I graduated from a 985 university, while you didn't even go to college. Besides, we're both in the entertainment industry now, so neither of us should look down on the other." Yan Baiqiu glared at her and said, "You brat, I should be the one saying that. So what if you graduated from a 985 university? You're still working for me now, aren't you? Remember, I'm your boss now, I'm the one who pays your salary, so show me some respect."

The assistant replied earnestly, "Yes, boss. I've always respected you."

Yan Baiqiu glared at her and then asked, "You clever little devil, tell me, which company should I look for as my downstream supplier? How do I contact them? And how do I keep it a secret?"

The assistant immediately said, "As I just said, the two best entertainment companies in China right now are Qitian Media and Fengmang Films. Either of them is fine. As long as they are willing to sign you, they have the ability to protect you. They will naturally communicate with Xinyao Media, and Xinyao Media will not dare to do too many tricks before your contract expires."

Yan Baiqiu nodded in agreement and continued, "Then which of these two companies do you think is more suitable for me?"

Without hesitation, the assistant replied, "It must be Fengmang Film & Television. They specialize in television drama production and have already produced three hit dramas. All of them were created by their boss's wife, the top screenwriter and producer, Wu Mengting. I heard that Wu Mengting is about to personally supervise her fourth television drama, which is unlikely to be bad. And you, sister, started out in television dramas. Several of the dramas Wu Mengting produced before were actually very suitable for you to star in, including 'Flying Flowers' starring Yang Ziying. You could have played the female lead or the second female lead without any problem. So, if you sign with Fengmang Film & Television and have Wu Mengting tailor-make a television drama for you, your fame will definitely rise to a new level. Who knows, you might become the next Yang Ziying and a national-level TV queen in the future."

After the assistant's encouragement, Yan Baiqiu's eyes lit up, and she nodded, saying, "You're right, but I heard that Fengmang Film and Television isn't signing anyone right now. Some actors who are considered famous have tried to recommend themselves but have been turned away."

The assistant said, "I've heard about it too. But how can those self-recommended actors compare to you, sister? They're at most second or third tier, while you're a first-tier star, and in the realm of popular actresses, you're top-tier. So, if we find a suitable intermediary to negotiate, Fengmang Film and Television should have a high probability of signing you. After all, their company doesn't actually have many female artists under contract right now. Especially with Zhang Yuxi's sudden departure, it can be said that a spot has been opened up for you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I believe many actresses in the industry have noticed this vacancy and are probably already vying for it. Sister, you should join as soon as possible."

Yan Baiqiu frowned upon hearing this and said, "Now that you mention it, Fengmang Films is too popular. I might not be able to win the competition."

The assistant quickly encouraged her, "Sister, you're a rising star. How can other female celebrities compare to you? Be more confident."

After frowning and thinking for a while, Yan Baiqiu asked, "Then tell me, how should we contact Fengmang Film and Television next?"

After thinking for a moment, the assistant said, "I think it's most appropriate for my aunt and my dad to handle this. My dad has worked in the Bureau of Justice for so many years and knows a bit about the law, while my aunt has been acting in plays for so many years and is clearly an artist. If the two of them go, they will leave a very good impression on Fengmang Film and Television."

Yan Baiqiu hesitated and said, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for those two elders? My mom doesn't usually take care of me much. And your dad has to go to work. Why don't we just let my dad go with my mom?"

The assistant rolled her eyes and said, "You know what kind of person your dad is. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for you to let him go with your mom?"

Yan Baiqiu wasn't angry, but said somewhat awkwardly, "If my dad hadn't talked nonsense, he would actually be quite handsome, otherwise my mom wouldn't have married him back then."

The assistant said with a hint of disdain, "Your dad talks nonsense and never tells the truth. If your aunt hadn't been young and naive back then, how could he have won her over?"

Yan Baiqiu's father was a rich second-generation heir in his youth, skilled in all things he did—eating, drinking, and having fun. But after marrying her mother, his family quickly fell into poverty, and then... he just gave up. The entire family's livelihood depended on Yan Baiqiu's mother.

Therefore, her mother's family has always had a lot of opinions about her father.

The two families are relatives and know each other well, so Yan Baiqiu couldn't defend her father and could only say, "Alright then, I'll trouble you, Uncle."

The assistant smiled and said, "This concerns our future development in the entertainment industry, so it's only right that my dad put in some effort. However, just the two of them going might not be enough to attract the attention of Fengmang Films. Therefore, we need a middleman, preferably someone who can contact Wu Mengting or Chen Feng, the boss, to help introduce us."

Yan Baiqiu said with a wry smile, "Where can we find such a middleman in such a short time?"

The assistant smiled confidently and said, "Sister, there's actually a middleman available right now, you just haven't thought of him yet."

Yan Baiqiu asked with some confusion, "Who is it? And it's readily available?"

The assistant didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "It's Tang Xinyi. You chatted with her on WeChat for a long time last night."

"Her?" Yan Baiqiu's eyes widened slightly. "You mean she knows Wu Mengting and Chen Feng?"

The assistant gave her cousin a look of disbelief, then shook her head and said, "Wasn't Tang Xinyi's old company in Xiuzhou? Fengmang Film and Television's headquarters are also in Xiuzhou. Besides, Tang Xinyi's company, Qipeng Media, had an investment in Fengmang Film and Television's 'Flying Flowers Season,' starring Yang Ziying. This undoubtedly shows that she has a good relationship with Fengmang Film and Television. Otherwise, why would Fengmang Film and Television let her participate in such a sure-fire profitable TV series project?"

After listening, Yan Baiqiu looked at her cousin with admiration and exclaimed, "I hadn't thought about any of this, nor had I paid attention to it. You're really amazing. It seems that making you my assistant was the right thing to do."

The assistant smiled smugly and said, "Sis, I'm not trying to be mean, but apart from your beauty and acting skills, your IQ and EQ are really not that great. You need me, your female advisor, to come up with some ideas for you."

"Go to hell. What's wrong with my emotional intelligence? You can insult my IQ, but you can't insult my EQ."

After saying that, both sisters couldn't help but laugh. (End of Chapter)