The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Xiao Mu hesitated as he looked at Zhao Shucheng and said, "Director Gu, of course I know you mean well, but as you can see from the current situation, I don't know anyone else in the industry and have no idea who I can sign with."

Zhao Shucheng said, "As long as you have this intention, nothing else matters."

"Are you saying I should sign a contract with your studio? Is that appropriate?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Of course it's not suitable. Besides, my studio doesn't offer agent services. I have my own contracted agent, so if you're interested, I can recommend you to him."

"Really?"

"Of course, would I lie to you?"

Xiao Mu said, "Director Gu, could you give me some time to think about it?"

"Of course you can. There's no rush. Spend more time with your father now. If you really become an actor later, you won't have as much time to spend with your family."

Xiao Mu nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Director Gu, thank you for paying my medical expenses in advance. Don't worry, I will pay you back as soon as possible."

Zhao Shucheng said, "I'm not in a hurry. Besides, I'm investing in your future. So if you really want to enter the industry, contact me as soon as possible. Once you're famous, I'll cast you in movies, and you can ask me for a lower fee."

"Director Gu, don't worry, I'd be happy to act for free."

"No need for that, I still won't let anyone work for free."

After leaving the hospital, Amy suddenly spoke up: "Xiaobai, you wanted Xiao Mu to sign the contract, so why did you say later that you didn't have time to spend with your family? Aren't you worried that she might back down because of this?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "It's her choice. I'm just explaining the pros and cons. Besides, I just can't bear to see such a promising talent go to waste, but the choice is ultimately hers."

"You want to recommend him to Mo Xiangwan, but will she agree? She only signed with you because you're a director, but if Xiao Mu wants to be an actor, he'll have to sign with their company, right?"

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "What you said is true, but there are always exceptions. Besides, there have always been conflicts between Mo Xiangwan and Qili Culture."

Amy was stunned for a moment after hearing this. Thinking of the news she had seen before, she also felt that Zhao Shucheng's words made sense.

The next day.

Zhao Shucheng then received a call from Xiao Mu, who agreed to sign a contract with an agent and asked Zhao Shucheng to help make the connection.

When Zhao Shucheng called Mo Xiangwan, Mo Xiangwan was actually extremely busy.

Two of her star artists had been nominated for the core awards of the Golden Tripod Awards, but problems arose the day before the awards ceremony.

It started when Lin Xiang, one of Mo Xiangwan's female artists, posted negative topics on a website forum, which completely ignited public opinion and gave Mo Xiangwan a headache. She had no choice but to quickly have someone control the screen.

She could only guide Lin Xiang towards developing an interest in drama and enhancing her acting skills. Of course, the most important thing was to prepare articles about Lin Xiang's award the next day and publish them immediately after the awards ceremony, which would overshadow today's news.

But Lin Xiang wouldn't answer the phone or open the door, so Mo Xiangwan had to have her employees keep Lin Xiang calm while she handled the situation herself.

The more anxious you are, the more likely you are to make a mistake. Mo Xiangwan accidentally scratched someone else's car while driving, but because Lin Xiang had another accident and overdosed on sleeping pills, she could only leave a note and ask her assistant to give Lin Xiang a stomach lavage first, and then have a doctor come to check on her.

Just as she was about to go to Lin Xiang's house, she received bad news: her other trump card, Xu Ling, was in private contact with her competitor, Hao Mai, who was also a top agent, and it seemed that they wanted to terminate their contract.

Mo Xiangwan could only ask Zou Nan to follow Xu Ling first, and after investigating the matter, she would find a way to resolve it herself.

She went to Lin Xiang's house and immediately instructed her assistant, Judy Chen, to arrange a personal assistant for Lin Xiang as soon as possible to prevent such a situation from happening again.

When Lin Xiang woke up, she wasn't scared when she saw Mo Xiangwan. She continued to make a fuss and throw things around. In the end, Mo Xiangwan calmed her down by pouring a bucket of cold water on her.

"Why did you save me? I don't want your help anymore. I never want to see you again..."

Mo Xiangwan looked at Lin Xiang, her face cold, and said, "Are you sober now? You don't want to be a star anymore? Fine!"

Turning to Judy Chen, he said, "Judy, contact all the media outlets for me. Hold a press conference in an hour to announce Lin Xiang's official retirement from the entertainment industry."

Then, looking at Lin Xiang, he said, "Also, find all the project contracts we are currently executing and settle the compensation for breach of contract clauses."

Lin Xiang was startled and cried, "Wait, wait a minute! I was wrong! I was wrong, Sister Xiang Wan, please don't go!"

Mo Xiangwan looked at Lin Xiang and said, "Lin Xiang, I know you're heartbroken. You can cry, you can make a scene, but you can't do anything foolish. You must always remember your place. I know it's really hard to keep you clear-headed and rational at all times, but that's the price you have to pay for being a celebrity. Because everyone's eyes are on you, and every little detail will be magnified."

Lin Xiang said, "I was wrong this time."

"At your level, like Luo Feng, many things are beyond your control. Feelings change, and people change too. Why not take this opportunity to part ways amicably?"

"He hasn't changed!"

Mo Xiangwan said, "How do you know he hasn't changed? Do you know that what you did is worthless in his eyes? He won't even shed a tear for you."

'He won't!'

"Are you sure you know him that well? I know a girl who's a lot like you. She's also a person who puts love above all else, and she's very foolish and persistent when it comes to love, but her ending was tragic. A good relationship shouldn't be begged for, and it shouldn't make you a sacrifice for love. You should never give up everything you have now for a man."

Just as Lin Xiang was about to say something after hearing Mo Xiangwan's words, Mo Xiangwan's phone rang. It was Zhao Shucheng calling.

Mo Xiangwan didn't answer the phone immediately, and continued, "Many things in this world are unreliable, especially feelings. Only by becoming stronger can we solve problems. Anyway, it's not like we can't live without love."

But then Mo Xiangwan's phone rang again. She said impatiently, "Gu Xiaobai, what is it that you have to call me at this hour?"

The other party seemed a little confused by her explanation, but still told Mo Xiangwan that he wasn't Gu Xiaobai, but rather from the traffic police. Mo Xiangwan had been involved in a hit-and-run accident after scratching another vehicle, and the other party was going to sue him, so she needed to go to the traffic police station to cooperate with the investigation. Mo Xiangwan then realized that this wasn't Zhao Shucheng calling, and understood that she had indeed been in a hurry to leave, so she told Lin Xiang to rest well while she headed to the traffic police station.

While on the road, Mo Xiangwan called Zhao Shucheng back.

"Xiaobai, did you call me earlier because of something urgent?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "That's not in a hurry. It's just that Xiao Mu, Yao Menggui's twin sister, plans to enter the entertainment industry, so she wants to see if you can sign her."

"Sure, for your sake, no problem. Just have her come to the company to sign the contract."

Zhao Shucheng said, "You didn't understand what I meant. I didn't mean for her to sign with Qili Culture, but to sign with you, her agent."

Mo Xiangwan frowned slightly upon hearing this and said, "Why? Actually, signing with the company is a better choice. If you sign with me, it will be difficult to explain to the company, besides..."

"Of course I know, but I trust you, not your company. Besides, you know the relationship between Xiao Mu and Yao Menggui. What I need is an agent who is dedicated to serving the artists, not a capitalist who exploits them."

Mo Xiangwan hesitated before saying, "I need to think about this and also see what the company's attitude is."

"Of course I know that, which is why I'm telling you in advance. If it's inconvenient for you, I'll have the studio sign a short-term contract with her first. But once she becomes famous, other agents might snatch her up, so don't blame me for not contacting you right away."

"Don't worry, I definitely won't."

Mo Xiangwan didn't think Xiao Mu was more outstanding than the artists under her management. After all, both Lin Xiang and Xu Ling were top-tier celebrities. Although Xiao Mu was Yao Menggui's sister, as long as the two sisters were in the entertainment industry and had the same face, their popularity would be divided, making it impossible for them to compare.

Shanli looked at Zhao Shucheng and asked, "What happened? Did Xiang Wan reject you?"

"It wouldn't be exactly a rejection, but Xiao Mu is completely invisible in the entertainment industry now, so it's normal for her to look down on him."

Shanli said, "I've noticed that you seem to be paying a little too much attention to this Xiao Mu."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Really? I think it's alright. I'm just curious how far the twin sisters can go in the entertainment industry."

"Is that really all there is to it?"

"Of course not. The other person is quite talented, and I just admire their talent. You don't have to be so jealous, do you?"

Sanli said, "I'm not in the mood to be jealous, but be careful that you don't get caught flirting and everyone will hate you."

"Don't worry, that day will never come. Besides, I'm already very content to have you guys by my side."

Shanli, however, did not believe this. After all, if Zhao Shucheng could really do that, he wouldn't have one girl after another appearing around him.

Those outside who don't know this are another matter, but Zuo Yongbang's daughter, Xiaoxiao, has been asking about Zhao Shucheng quite a bit lately. It's obvious that she likes him, but Zhao Shucheng has been avoiding her.

"But seriously, what's wrong with you? You're asking me for information all the way here. You can't just keep hiding like this."

Zhao Shucheng looked innocently at Shanli and said, "How would I know? I didn't have much interaction with her before. At most, I met her a few times before Luo Shuquan's wedding, but I haven't seen her since."

"Then why is she like this? You didn't do anything to Xiaoxiao at the wedding, did you?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "What nonsense are you talking about? You were there at the wedding, and I was in the sight of all four of you the whole time. How could I possibly have had time? To be honest, the last time I interacted with her was before the wedding when I bought a gift for Shuquan and unintentionally saved Xiaoxiao. It couldn't be because of that, could it?"

"You still say you didn't do anything? Don't you know that being a hero and rescuing a damsel in distress is every woman's fantasy? You just can't sit still."

Zhao Shucheng said with some grievance, "But I can't just stand by and watch someone die, can I? I couldn't do that even if it were a stranger, let alone Zuo Yongbang's daughter."

"I'm scared of you. You should stay on set filming more often or stay home writing. Don't go out. Otherwise, I'm really worried that one day I'll wake up and find that I have a few more sisters."

Zhao Shucheng chuckled awkwardly, knowing that he had been attracting too much attention from women lately, and perhaps taking a break from his studies for a while would be a good choice.

Shanli joked, "By the way, the Golden Tripod Awards ceremony invited you and Mo Xiaomin. Are you planning to go?"

Zhao Shucheng frowned and said, "Invite us? But is it appropriate for me, a filmmaker, to attend a television awards ceremony without any works being nominated?"

Sanli said, "I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Didn't you say before that you not only film movies but also TV series, so you have to get used to appearing in these kinds of situations?"

Zhao Shucheng hesitated for a moment and then said, "Okay then. By the way, is Xiao Min coming with me, or does her company have other arrangements?"

"I heard there's a plan. What, do you really need someone to accompany you? I've seen you on the red carpet at film festivals abroad, and you didn't seem that nervous."

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "Of course not. I was just thinking that walking the red carpet alone would be a bit silly. I don't know many people in the industry, and with Xiao Min by my side, there wouldn't be too much trouble. But since Xiao Min can't come along, why don't you come with me?"

Now it was Shanli's turn to hesitate. After all, the rumors about Zhao Shucheng and Mo Xiaomin were still circulating online, and if she appeared with him, people would definitely speculate about her identity.

Zhao Shucheng said, "What are you worried about? You are my producer, a partner in the company, and will be my exclusive producer in the future. Everyone will definitely become familiar with you then."

Sanli hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "You're right, I really am going. Oh, right, there's something else. I'll need a dress for the occasion. Have you decided which brand to use?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "I'm just a director, not someone who relies on my looks. I can just wear a suit. You, on the other hand, will definitely have to outshine everyone else."

"Get lost, I'm already so old, how can I still be considered stunning? I definitely can't compare to those young girls in the entertainment industry, so it's better to be more conservative."

“You look like a girl in her early twenties, there’s no need to be so self-deprecating. By the way, how about letting Amy help you pick out an outfit? Her taste is pretty good.”

"Of course, no problem. If there wasn't a time crunch, I'd have Amy design one herself." (End of Chapter)