I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 507: They're all actors in real life.
Lu Shengzhe smiled and said, "What you said is quite interesting. You've only been with the company for a few months. Have you mastered the business of Tianding's public relations department? How are you any better than me?"

He added, "Besides, you've been staying at the company the whole time. Should we check your attendance records to see how many times you've actually been inside?"

Just as He Yan was about to say something, Lu Shengzhe, with foresight, interrupted him, saying:
"Don't tell me you have perfect attendance. Find someone else to clock in for you. Someone who posts about all kinds of parties on social media every day and claims to have perfect attendance, do you think you're too smart or that everyone else is too stupid?"

Several older, high-ranking officials watched the two young masters arguing but remained silent.

In the end, the president, who hadn't yet stepped down, couldn't stand it anymore and, fearing their argument would get into the small room, stopped their discussion.

"Alright, everyone, say less."

The president said in a deep voice, "You are the future pillars of the company, and the company will eventually be handed over to you."

It's normal to have differing opinions. What we need to do is discuss and come up with a solution that both sides can accept. Otherwise, the company will only become more and more divided. Do you want to see the company become like that?

He Yan and Lu Shengzhe then shut up.

The other high-ranking executives at Tianding Entertainment exchanged glances, while Zhang Guang lowered his head and stared at his shoes, as if he could see a flower in them.

He could already sense the president's attitude towards these two young masters.

You can't offend them, you can only flatter them.

Zhang Guang thought of the president's resume. Although he held shares in the company, his power on the board of directors was not high because his shareholding was relatively small.

The reason why Tianding Entertainment was handed over to the president is because the president does have a talent for business. He has elders in his family who are engaged in the entertainment industry, and he grew up in the entertainment industry.

Most of the people on the board of directors are wealthy businessmen who engage in speculation. Although the president owns shares, he is more like a professional manager who has been hired.

Time flies. The president has been with Tianding Entertainment for ten years, and he has been working under the president for eight years.

Now the board of directors is discarding them after they've served their purpose, wanting to bring in their own people. The president doesn't have enough influence, so he has no choice but to leave.

Without a good leader, even the strongest foundation will be worn down and become increasingly unsustainable.

Such a Tianding Entertainment establishment did not inspire him to stay any longer.

The president is now only interested in smoothly handing over power and cashing out his money, so he's allowing the company to descend into chaos.

After the new emperor ascends the throne, Zhang Guang, watching the two arguing young people, feels that Tianding Entertainment will remain in chaos for a while.

Especially these two who came over, they are already considered to be paying more attention to Tianding Entertainment. Zhang Guang remembered that the minister had revealed information about the board of directors to him.

Three more young people will be coming to Tianding to meet with the core management team.

The thought of having five "living fathers" in the company made Zhang Guang feel that Tianding Entertainment's future was bleak.

The board's desire to expose young people to core management and gradually get involved in operations is not a bad idea.

In fact, many of the heirs to companies start from ordinary positions and work their way up before gradually getting involved in the core of the business.

However, Tianding Entertainment failed because it gave its several "fathers" too much power!
Does the board of directors think that entertainment companies are just makeshift operations and that the established procedures don't need to be followed at all?
Do you still believe that making stars in the entertainment industry requires luck, and that your child can also rely on luck to lead the company to glory?

Zhang Guang opened a bottle of water, took a sip, and said, "Go ahead and do it, do it as much as you can, the more outrageous the better."

Because March spent a long time in the small room, a full hour, Zhang Guang had to knock on the door to ask if they had finished their discussion.

March Sky came out at this moment, and everyone's expression was very serious. Chen Lin was even more red-faced, as if they had just had a fight.

He would never admit that he kept losing at Gomoku, to the point that he wanted to curse.

Yan Xingdong said, "We just discussed a preliminary list of agents. This is our request; we hope to be led by these agents."

He handed the president a piece of paper.

The president's face darkened as soon as he saw the name of the first agent.

After reviewing the names of the four agents, he said with a headache, "These four people you've given me are all veterans in the industry. They're about to retire and can't possibly spend their time managing you anymore."

Yan Xingdong firmly stated, "Then let Brother Guang continue to lead us."

Before the president could speak, He Yan said, "No, Zhang Guang is going to become the head of the talent agency department. The head of the department will be in charge of all the agents and can no longer manage artists."

He said meaningfully, "If you really have a good relationship with Zhang Guang, then don't hinder his future at this time."

"Being a manager at Tianding Entertainment is far better than being a regular agent."

Chen Lin said, "If we don't get to choose our own agents, how will we know which agents will treat us well?"

Luo Yi: "We bring our own traffic resources. No matter which agent we allocate them to, it will only benefit the agent, not necessarily us. What if the agent uses our resources to promote newcomers?"

Gu Cheng: "If the company hasn't decided on a candidate in this regard, why don't we wait until the company has made a decision before continuing our discussions?"

The meeting and negotiations lasted for more than two hours. The executives were all a bit tired and agreed to take a break for a while.

This is normal. An important negotiation cannot be concluded in just a few hours; it involves repeated refinement of the treaty.

But just before leaving, Gu Cheng suddenly turned around and said, "Next time we talk, I hope to bring a lawyer to participate in the drafting of the terms."

The president frowned slightly, staring intently at Gu Cheng: "You don't trust the company?"

Of the four members of March Sky, he was most impressed by Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng appeared silent, but actually had the most fiery temper.

Two years ago, the company wanted each member of March Band to go solo, but Gu Cheng refused, stating that if they were allowed to develop independently, he would leave Tianding Entertainment.

He's willing to pay an exorbitant penalty for breach of contract!

This move strangled the company's desire for them to continue making money, which is why they had no choice but to reluctantly let them continue as a group for another two years.

Starting last year, the company has been intentionally or unintentionally giving March Sky a heads-up, indicating that it will soon be developing its own solo adult entertainment business.

The president had considered whether Gu Cheng might become a ticking time bomb.
But to his surprise, Gu Cheng did not object, which put his mind at ease.

Gu Cheng shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't trust the company, but I suggest that not only should we bring our own lawyers, but the company should also bring lawyers. Some of the contract terms are not as rigorous as legal provisions and are full of loopholes."

The renewal of March Band's contract with Tianding Entertainment could bring the company at least a billion yuan in profits; it's always good to be cautious.

He paused, "In addition, after the New Year, it will be a time when all the artists are vying for their schedules. At that time, we may not have time to come to the company to conduct negotiations like today."

We can entrust our ideas to a lawyer and let the lawyer handle the negotiations. I suggest the company do the same, to save time for both parties.

The CEO said with a stern face, "Let's talk about it next time."
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March Sky got into the van. Zhang Guang was originally going to stay at the company, but the president specifically instructed him to come along and find out what March Sky was thinking, so he got in the van too. After getting in the van, everyone stretched in unison.

Chen Lin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Today is the first time I've ever doubted my acting talent. How could I act so convincingly? They couldn't even tell the difference."

Zhang Guang tugged at his tie, and finally took off his suit jacket, leaving only a white shirt on, before feeling comfortable.

"You all performed very well today. Not to mention the management, I didn't see anything wrong with you. Overall, you still expressed your willingness to renew the contract to Tianding."

If they don't want to renew their contract, why bother with all the effort they put into negotiations?
They're willing to renew the contract, which is why they're willing to keep negotiating.

Yan Xingdong asked, "I just don't know how long Tianding Entertainment has decided on for the adjustment period. Our contract expires in June."

Zhang Guang thought for a moment: "A big ship is hard to manage. Although large companies have many rules and are thorough in their work, they are also slow to react."

I know that renewing the contract with you is of utmost importance, but there are various procedures to go through, and it will probably be April before everything is finalized.

"If you haven't signed a contract by then, Tianding Entertainment will be in a hurry."

Chen Lin suggested, "Why don't we take a long-term gig and avoid April?"

Luo Yi shook his head: "Only filming can keep you out of the filming business for so long. Do you want to go into filming?"

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment: "It's not impossible."

Zhang Guang chuckled lightly, "I can't guarantee anything for others, but for you?"
Are you sure you can find a film crew where you can stay long-term? If you want to stay on a film crew for a long time, you can only play the male lead.

If you were really asked to play the male lead, would you dare to take the role?
Once a film or television drama is released, even the slightest flaw in acting will draw criticism from viewers, damaging your positive image in the entertainment industry.

Chen Lin muttered, "Couldn't I just find a production crew with higher risks and prevent this show from airing?"

Zhang Guang: ...

Selfishness at the expense of others, that's so typical of you, Rin!
Yan Xingdong smiled and said, "Alright, we'll fill our schedules with announcements. If all else fails, we'll just go abroad to hide. The company won't be able to reach us then."

I remember Yulinling often has overseas events, right? We are Yulinling's global brand ambassadors, so no one would doubt our participation in brand events.

Gu Cheng suddenly remembered something and asked, "How far has Yulinling progressed with the matter of finding a global female spokesperson that we mentioned before?"

Zhang Guang shook his head: "I can't ask about this. To be honest, as their global representatives, you can get some inside information if you ask."

Chen Lin asked curiously, "Why would Yu Linling suddenly want to target women's clothing? Aren't you afraid it won't work?"

Zhang Guang: "This is the group's strategy. We may not operate it well, but we cannot do without it."

Many brands that primarily market themselves as menswear or womenswear actually have their own clothing lines catering to the opposite sex. They may not have successfully developed successful sub-brands, but that doesn't mean they didn't.

Yan Xingdong said thoughtfully, "Currently, this news is only circulating in a small circle, but after the New Year, it will probably spread more widely."

At that time, all the female celebrities would take action; who knows what kind of chaotic scene would unfold.

Zhang Guang smiled and said, "We should do what we have to do. Those female celebrities may not be too eager for Yu Linling's opportunity."

Yulinling has only ever made menswear before and has never made womenswear before. Even though they have brought out a global spokesperson this time, the risk is still too high.

What if they go to great lengths to announce a spokesperson, but the clothes they release are of poor quality and design, and sales are also poor? What will the outside world think?
Yu Linling can tolerate failure, but female celebrities might not. Securing a classic product from an established brand is far more advantageous than developing an immature one.

Zhang Guang changed the subject, "Alright, don't worry too much about this. Although they are all global ambassadors, there are different levels of status among them."

The global ambassadorship for women's clothing is not as prestigious as that for men's clothing. At most, they might attend some events together, but ultimately it has nothing to do with you.

The most important thing for you now is to enjoy your holiday and have a good New Year. Once you officially start working again on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, you'll be busy again.

My new company has been expedited. If you have some free time, you can come and visit my company and give me some feedback.

The others nodded in agreement, and Chen Lin said with a grin, "Congratulations, Brother Guang, on turning the tables and becoming your own boss. Working for others is never as fun as working for yourself."
If it weren't for the fact that we can't reveal this yet, I'd like to buy you two big firecrackers and set them off at the door to welcome the good fortune!
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For some people, the Lunar New Year is a time for rest and recuperation.

Some people spend the Lunar New Year when they're bored and just want to get noticed.

Jinli continued to livestream her studies on Lunar New Year's Eve, but she didn't have many fans following her anymore.

It's not that they don't want to follow along, but if they stay in their rooms to study during the Chinese New Year, even their parents might think that their children have something wrong with their brains.

They've gone stupid from reading too much!
Fans chatted with their elders on their phones while occasionally glancing down at the live stream, sending comments expressing their desire to study diligently and forget everything else.

The hashtag #Jinli is still studying on New Year's Eve# naturally made headlines on major social media platforms due to the extensive discussion among netizens.

On Lunar New Year's Eve, mobile data usage was low, which led to a surge in discussions among Jinli's fans.

Chen Peixian, president of Hao Zhongyi Entertainment, couldn't help but post a sarcastic comment when she saw Jinli trending in the top three.

[This is hopeless. Someone with only a junior high school education can make headlines for their studies. Can't we get some real substance out of this?]

Before Jinli's fans could even react, idle netizens who were just watching the drama unfold online were the first to jump in and join the fray.

[They stream live every day to learn, without selling products, buying traffic, or competing for attention. If you're so capable, why don't you do it too!]

So what if she only has a junior high school education? Ambition knows no age; I believe she will strive to get a university degree!

[You can really criticize me like this? What, isn't it something about cheating and having an affair that's trending on social media and upset you? Oh, sorry, I forgot that celebrities from your Hao Zhongyi Entertainment are known for cheating and having affairs~]

Chen Peixian was upset by the criticism from fans, and as soon as his blog was published, his private messages kept popping up.

He asked his assistant in a fit of anger, "Didn't you say that Jinli has very low popularity in mainland China? It's Lunar New Year's Eve now, and not many people are online. Why do people start attacking me as soon as they see me posting on my blog?"

The assistant suddenly had a flash of inspiration and figured out the reason.

"I get it, it must have been bought, they're all paid trolls!"

Chen Peixian stared at the account avatars in the private messages and comments section, feeling as if they weren't paid trolls, but real people.

The assistant said, "Jinli is marketing her persona, so it's normal for her to have a few active fans, but most of them are definitely paid trolls hired specifically to attack her rivals. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to maintain her status as a top-tier celebrity!"

Chen Peixian asked suspiciously, "Are you sure Jinli is really so timid and submissive, barely making ends meet, and desperately trying to get ahead?"

The assistant confidently stated, "I'm sure. When I was an assistant here before, Jinli was the most timid and insecure among all the pink-clad girls!"

Chen Peixian scoffed: "Sure enough, insecure people are the most sensitive, so they can only spend money to hire online trolls to package themselves!"

Have a great weekend tomorrow! []~(￣▽￣)~*