Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 89 The Hot Bar's Grievance

"Recruit management talent."

"Signing new talent."

On the mind mapping software on her computer, Chen Xiu typed out two things she needed to accomplish in the near future, and then added details below each thing.

The initial reason for establishing Datang Film and Television Studio was to make it easier for me to get roles; a simple company structure was fine.

Now that he's going to be involved in the film and television production of "Detective Chinatown," he'll inevitably need a manager to help Chen Xiu manage the company's daily operations and handle a series of issues such as business, legal matters, and operations.

The entertainment industry is not short of talent, and Chen Xiu already has a candidate in mind for this head housekeeper.

The second item is signing new talent, which is also driven by profit considerations.

Chen Xiu has no intention of changing the male lead, Tang Ren, in "Detective Chinatown"; he will still choose Wang Baoqiang.

However, he would never choose Liu Haoran for the role of Qin Feng, the second male lead.

The reason is simple: Liu Haoran had already signed his management contract with Chen Sicheng's studio when he starred in the movie version of "Beijing Love Story".

Chen Xiu doesn't have the magnanimity to use his own resources to promote other artists' newcomers. He will definitely use the role of Qin Feng to promote his own artists.

Then, if a newcomer wants to secure this stable job, it's impossible without signing a long-term contract with Datang Film and Television and giving up the vast majority of their profits.

The newcomer seeks fame, while Chen Xiu seeks profit.

Everyone can benefit from each other's resources; it's perfectly fair and there's no problem at all.

As for the issue of exploitation... what right do newcomers (the weak) have to be picky?
Want to get an important role without signing a contract of servitude, without a strong enough background or capital?

Ha, let's just keep living in our dreams.

After completing the details of signing new talent, Chen Xiu thought of Dilraba again. It seemed that the young lady said she had finished filming her scenes yesterday and was going back to Beijing today to confront Jiaxing.

Why haven't we heard anything yet?
Thinking of this, Chen Xiu took out her phone and checked the chat information on WeChat.

"Brother Xiu, I'm back in Beijing. I'm going to find the lawyer you arranged for me."

“I came to Jiaxing with my lawyer to negotiate.”

"Whenever you're free, just give me a tap. I'm always online (poor-looking emoji)."

The three messages were sent at different times.

When the first two messages were sent, Chen Xiu was talking to Ye Ning about "Detective Chinatown" and didn't have time to reply, and then forgot about them.

This last one was sent 2 minutes ago.

"I'm free now. If it's convenient for you, let's chat via voice."

After editing and sending the message, Reba called back via WeChat voice call in less than 10 seconds.

After Chen Xiu answered the call, she got straight to the point: "How did the contract termination talks go?"

"Brother Xiu, I want to see you..."

Hearing an answer that wasn't what she expected, and hearing that slightly uneasy tone, Chen Xiu thought for a moment, and then arranged to meet Reba at the hotel.

He hasn't moved out of Jinqiu Garden yet, and Meng Ziyi's personal belongings are still in the house, so it's really inconvenient to call Reba here. A hotel would be more convenient.

After agreeing on a meeting time, Chen Xiu hung up the phone call, saved the mind map, and got up to leave.

……

"Phew~, Brother Xiu, when I couldn't get in touch with you just now, I thought you didn't want me anymore."

Reba rested her chin on Chen Xiu's shoulder, hugged his back, and said pitifully.

She kept repeating this phrase when the two of them met.

Sitting on the bed, Chen Xiu initially tried to comfort her twice, but this time, he didn't offer any words of comfort. Instead, he looked intently at Reba in his arms.

"If that day ever comes, I'll definitely express myself very clearly." "Um, can't you at least offer me some comfort?"

Reba pouted, a hint of grievance on her face.

In her opinion, although she and Chen Xiu were not boyfriend and girlfriend, they were still close enough, so couldn't she at least offer a few words of comfort?
"You can offer comfort, but don't keep bringing up words like 'separate' or 'don't' all the time. If I hear it too often, I might actually try it out."

Chen Xiu spoke calmly, but clearly stated her request.

He hasn't stopped since that Didi performance.

First, he arranged for Lao Hou and Lao Zhang to join Douyin, then he went to the Orland Club to entertain Wang, the richest man in China, and then he had to discuss the establishment of the "Detective Chinatown" project with Ye Ning.

Work is already busy enough, and many things are being done all at once.

At this point, Dilraba, you still have to act a little temperamental and seek comfort.

Once or twice is fine, but don't keep doing it!
"Things shouldn't happen more than three times," haven't you heard of that?
If it weren't for her hour-long firefighting efforts, Chen Xiu's patience would have been even less.

Realizing that her timing for acting cute was inappropriate and that her wording had displeased Chen Xiu, Reba quickly nodded in agreement.

"Brother Xiu, don't be angry, I won't do it again."

"I'm not angry."

"then you……"

“I’m not angry. I’m just telling you what kind of relationship I want.”

Chen Xiu's tone remained calm and restrained, and there was no anger on her face or in her eyes.

He wasn't saying these things to express dissatisfaction, but rather to pursue efficiency.

Anyone who starts from scratch and succeeds in business cannot be fundamentally driven by a love-obsessed mindset, focusing solely on romantic relationships.

When it comes to romance, Chen Xiu can do it in her spare time, but when she's busy, she really can't care about other people's feelings.

Because of the difference in the intensity and order of the emotions, he will definitely have more patience for Meng Ziyi. A person's energy is limited; if you have more in one area, you will definitely have less in the other.

Upon hearing Chen Xiu's words, Reba seemed to finally realize something, and her expression became somewhat lost.

She had no choice but to temporarily put aside her original intention to use coquettish words.

"Brother Xiu, I will never say such things again."

"Did the negotiations with Jiaxing not go smoothly today?"

"You knew already?"

"Before coming here, I consulted a lawyer. Yang Mi wants to talk to me. If I don't agree, she'll hold onto your contract and drag out the negotiations, effectively putting you on hold, right?"

Chen Xiu cupped Reba's face in her hands, and her voice unconsciously became gentle and soft.

Knowing that Chen Xiu already knew about her worries, Reba, who had found her pillar of support, nodded repeatedly.

“I don’t want to bother you either, but Yang Mi insists on talking to you, otherwise she’ll drag out the contract and refuse to discuss termination…”

"If she wants to see me, then let her see me!"

Chen Xiusong opened the hot bar's face and put his arm around her shoulder.

Leaning against Chen Xiu, feeling comforted by his actions, Dilraba seemed a little dazed.

"Brother Xiu, are you willing to see Yang Mi for my sake?"

"Okay, you don't need to communicate with Jiaxing anymore, and you don't need to worry about being sidelined. I asked you to do this, and now that things have changed, I'll handle it!"

This understated reassurance, however calm, was more satisfying to Reba than any sweet words could convey.

The disappointment I felt just now has vanished. A man who takes action to support a woman is always more attractive than a man who only talks.

(End of this chapter)