Huayu started from the Three Kingdoms period

She was only in her early forties, dressed in a dark suit that was well-tailored and neat.

What caught Xu Ying's attention the most was Wang Jinhua's eyes.

Those eyes held no superfluous emotions, only the calmness and decisiveness honed through years of immersion in the entertainment industry.

She exuded sharpness and composure, as if nothing could move her.

Her gaze first fell on the nonchalant Ling Xiaosu, then settled on Xu Ying, unhurriedly.

"Hello, I'm Wang Jinhua, you can call me..."

"Sister Hua, I've heard so much about you in the industry." Xu Ying stood up, grasped Wang Jinhua's hand, and said sincerely, "I've long admired your name!"

Xu Ying's actions amused Wang Jinhua.

She chuckled and said, "I almost thought it was a business negotiation. You don't look like an actor at all; you look more like a businessman."

Xu Ying was taken aback. This was the first time someone had said something like this, which showed how perceptive Wang Jinhua was.

She truly deserves to be called the top agent in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"I've learned a bit about interpersonal relationships from working on film sets, but I'm still far from being good at doing business."

"Sister Hua, don't scare my junior brother, he's still very young," Ling Xiaosu exclaimed.

"Really?" Whether Wang Jinhua believed it or not, she turned around, walked to her desk, sat down, and took out a contract.

Wang Jinhua glanced at Ling Xiaosu, "I think Xiaosu has already told you about the company's situation, so I won't say anything more."

Ling Xiaosu chuckled. He told Xu Ying about some of Hua Jie's habits, and he personally respected Hua Jie quite a bit.

Wang Jinhua pointed to the table, "This is the contract, take a look."

Xu Ying picked up the contract and glanced at it. It was an exclusive full brokerage contract.

Since there was no special training and observation period for newcomers as is usually the case, Xu Ying did not think it was an oversight by Wang Jinhua. He probably thought it was because she had already thoroughly investigated him.

The contract is for 5 years, with profits split 30/70, and a supplementary agreement will be signed once a representative work is produced.

The company has agents and an executive team, but these are certainly not exclusive; Xu Ying is not qualified enough.

Other obligations of artists include following the overall plan, not accepting private activities, maintaining a good image, and being liable for penalties for breach of contract.

The penalty for breach of contract is clearly stated; it is several times the amount of income already received.

As Xu Ying watched, Wang Jinhua explained, "You filmed 'My Chief and My Regiment' and won an award. The profit sharing has already been adjusted. If 'New Three Kingdoms' is still excellent after it airs..."

"Let's sign a supplementary agreement, and once you've..." Wang Jinhua paused slightly, narrowing her eyes as she looked at Xu Ying, "the profit-sharing ratio will be adjusted after you've matured."

Working with Wang Jinhua, the top agent in the Chinese entertainment industry, Xu Ying felt an invisible pressure, which was the aura that Wang Jinhua had cultivated over a long period of time.

"Sister Hua's arrangements are excellent." Xu Ying didn't avoid Wang Jinhua's gaze, meeting her eyes openly, and slowly began to speak, "But I feel it's not enough."

"Oh? Not enough?"

Ling Xiaosu, who was lying on the sofa, suddenly sat up straight and frantically tried to wink at Xu Ying, but Xu Ying didn't even look at him.

"What are you saying, Xu Ying?" Ling Xiaosu quickly spoke up, "This is the company's basic contract for newcomers, a five-year term, split 80/20. The company is responsible for basic publicity and audition recommendations, which is already standard for newcomers, not to mention that Sister Hua has adjusted it to 70/30 for you."

Wang Jinhua remained silent, waiting for Xu Ying's explanation.

Xu Ying's voice was calm and steady, "I fully understand the company's profit-sharing ratio, and there are no problems with these terms as well."

Xu Ying pushed the basic contract in front of him back, his voice steady but firm, "But the basic contract is too conservative, and five years is too long. Not only will I not make any money, but the company will also get limited revenue from me."

He paused slightly, a glint of light seeming to burst forth in his eyes. "I want to try a different approach, shorten the deadline, and raise the bar."

"I don't need basic resources for the three-year term. I just need the company to do its best to secure the resources I need."

"In return, I'll give you only one hard target: within three years, generate at least 6000 million in net profit for the company."

"I want the company to invest in me so I can open my own studio. If I succeed, I'll invest 2000 million."

"Once the studio is operational and profitable, the company can also share in the project revenue from the 2000 million yuan investment. I know that Shishiba has just been established and this money is a big bet, but the return of more than three times is worth the gamble."

"It's done. My desired returns are clear: First, an 80/20 split during the cooperation period. Second, the company will invest 20 million RMB in stages to establish a dedicated studio that I will completely control. The company will only enjoy the revenue share and will not interfere with the operation. For the company, 20 million RMB will result in over 60 million RMB in net profit plus long-term revenue sharing, making it a sure-fire way to make a profit."

"Sister Hua, this is a win-win situation for both of us!"

Ling Xiaosu, who was standing to the side, was greatly shocked after hearing Xu Ying's words. His eyes widened as if he were seeing his junior all over again.

This junior student isn't just trying to become famous; he's practically trying to climb the ladder quickly and rise to the top.

Are newcomers these days really that bold?

What does a profit of 6000 million mean for a newcomer?

Even Chen Daoming, the top executive in their company, wouldn't dare say that.

"Making the company a net profit of 6000 million within two years? That's simply a pipe dream for a newcomer."

Wang Jinhua hadn't interrupted Xu Ying's speech from the beginning, and now her eyes were shining brightly.

She said in a deep voice, "It's been so many years since anyone has said something like that to me."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiaosu became anxious and quickly explained on Xu Ying's behalf, "Sister Hua, little Xu is still young and doesn't understand things, don't take it to heart."

Wang Jinhua shook her head, a sharp glint of approval flashing in her eyes as she looked at Xu Ying.

"You want to sign a performance-based agreement, right?"

"That's right, it's a bet with the company."

Xu Ying's voice echoed in the small office.

"A bet???" Ling Xiaosu's face was full of shock.

Ling Xiaosu is not a clueless newcomer. Coming from an artistic family, he knows all too well what a betting agreement is.

He realized he had misjudged again; his junior brother wasn't trying to rise up on his own, he was trying to make his business bigger and stronger!

Do you even know what a bet means?

Xu Ying knew, of course, that he was confident and capable of taking the gamble.

He also knew that those who lost in the bet suffered greatly, and such cases were not uncommon.

For example, Feng Xiaogang lost his bet with Huayi Brothers, losing 200 million yuan. Zhang Guoli has been making movies ever since to pay off his debts. Stephen Chow's bet with Shanghai Culture also failed.

Xu Ying dropped another bombshell, "This only applies to works in which I starred and which my company primarily invested in; cameo roles and minor supporting roles don't count."

Wang Jinhua raised an eyebrow. "You're that confident in yourself?"

"That's right, I'm very confident."

"Hehe, that's bold. You certainly seem like a businesswoman, and you have a lot of ideas. I just don't know if you really have the ability." Wang Jinhua stood up, looking directly at Xu Ying. "What if you don't succeed?"

"The penalty for breach of contract is three times the investment made on me over the past three years." Xu Ying said calmly, "If I can't pay, I'll use all my assets as collateral. For the remaining amount, the contract will be renewed free of charge for the next ten years, and the income will be split 90/10."

"But..." Wang Jinhua gripped the edge of the table with both hands, "If you can't reach that level..."

Xu Ying also reached out and held onto the edge of the table, saying calmly, "No matter who wins, the company won't lose money."

Playing this big game.

Ling Xiaosu was completely convinced. What had just happened was outrageous enough, and now his junior brother had leveled up again.

Listen to this nonsense! Sixty million in profits, three times the penalty for breach of contract.

Ling Xiaosu felt like he must be dreaming. This junior brother was no newcomer at all; he was practically a tough nut to crack.