Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Chapter 118 Employment Contract

Vice Dean Wang put down his teacup, forcing a smile. "Vice Dean Pu, I don't object to Zhang Qilin joining the 'Wotou Guild Hall' production team for training. However, we also need to consider some practical considerations. I think it would be better to let him complete the entire rehearsal cycle with the team and get a taste of the new environment."

"This way, it won't put pressure on the other actors, and it's easier to explain to the public. What do you think?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the others present.

The meeting room was silent for a few seconds.

Yang Lixin turned her head to look at Pu Cunxin.

He kept thinking about what Vice President Wang had said.

【smoke】

This refers to actors being influenced and nurtured by senior actors or outstanding performances through contact and subtle influence.

Observe up close how they handle lines and create characters.

The smoking process is also divided into three stages.

It is divided into three categories: trainee Xun, formal actor Xun, and mature actor Xun.

Pu Cunxin picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly put it down.

"Does Vice Dean Wang mean that he should learn while acting?"

"It's not acting," Vice Dean Wang said with a smile and a wave of his hand. "It's participating in rehearsals. When other actors can't make it, he fills in. It's good for everyone."

He looked at Pu Cunxin and softened his tone: "Vice President Pu, what do you think of this approach? It gives newcomers time to grow without making the administrative department's work too difficult."

Pu Cunxin didn't rush to reply.

He knew perfectly well that Lao Wang had categorized Zhang Qilin as a formal actor, rejecting his suggestion to let Zhang Qilin compete for the role, which suited him perfectly.

He hadn't originally intended for Zhang Qilin to compete for the role, after all, he was still young and he didn't want to put so much pressure on him.

He said that only as a way to retreat in order to advance.

Let Old Wang take the initiative to suggest smoking it.

In this way, if others want to discuss this matter, it's because of Lao Wang, and it has nothing to do with him.

His goal has been achieved.

Pu Cunxin slowly said, "Then let's do it according to Vice President Wang's wishes. We're all trying to get this done."

Vice Dean Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand, and said humbly, "Vice Dean Pu is joking. We're all doing this for the development of the institute."

Zhang Heping sat in the main seat and did not say a word from beginning to end.

He simply listened quietly, his gaze slowly sweeping across the faces of the people on either side.

Once the atmosphere had calmed down, he spoke up: "Since we've reached a consensus, let's do it this way: Zhang Qilin will join the 'Wotou Guild Hall' production team for training."

Just as he was about to adjourn the meeting, Vice Dean Wang spoke up again: "Dean, I have another suggestion."

Zhang Heping gestured for him to speak quickly.

Vice Dean Wang said, "Zhang Qilin has been performing exceptionally well recently. Could we skip the evaluation process at the end of last year and sign a contract with him now?"

Upon hearing this, Pu Cunxin looked at Vice President Wang in surprise.

After completing their one-year internship, new employees must pass a rigorous examination, and only those with excellent results can sign a labor contract with the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Old Wang suggested signing a contract with Zhang Qilin because he had just reduced Zhang Qilin's chances of competing for a role and wanted to make up for it.

Logically, he should have stopped him, but he had already taken what he wanted from Lao Wang, so stopping him now would be unreasonable.

The two people simply have different ideas; it's far from a life-or-death situation.

Pu Cunxin picked up his teacup, took a sip, and didn't reply.

Zhang Heping glanced at him, and seeing that he didn't express his opinion, he knew what was going on.

Zhang Heping nodded and said, "Then who among you will go and talk to him?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Vice Dean Wang said, "Our administrative department will handle the contract signing, while the actors' team will be responsible for the production crew's affairs."

Zhang Heping pondered for a moment, then nodded: "That's settled then. Meeting adjourned."

After the meeting, Vice Dean Wang deliberately lingered a step behind, waiting until everyone else had left the meeting room before leisurely following behind.

In the corridor, Pu Cunxin and Yang Lixin walked side by side without saying a word.

At this moment, Vice President Wang quickened his pace and caught up with the two.

He greeted him with a smile: "Old Pu."

The two turned around and saw it was Vice Dean Wang. Yang Lixin said to Pu Cunxin, "I'm leaving now."

Pu Cunxin nodded.

Vice Dean Wang then walked up to Pu Cunxin and said unhurriedly, "My suggestion at the meeting was unavoidable; there are too many people in the institute watching 'Wotou Guild Hall'."

There are quite a few people —

Pu Cunxin listened quietly without interrupting.

Only after Vice President Wang finished speaking did he nod and say, "I know. We've worked together for so many years, and although we've bickered, it's all for the good of the academy and for the good of the play."

"I'm glad you understand," Vice Dean Wang said with a relieved expression. "Then I'll talk to him about the contract first, and once it's signed, you can announce his joining the team. That way it will be more logical, and no one else will gossip."

Pu Cunxin smiled after hearing what Vice President Wang said.

These words, on the surface, seemed to imply how much risk he had taken, but in reality, he wanted to claim credit with Zhang Qilin, making Zhang Qilin feel that the result was entirely due to his efforts, in order to win over people's hearts.

Based on his understanding of Zhang Qilin, the little guy was very decisive and wouldn't be fooled by Vice Dean Wang.

Since that's the case, why not do a favor?

So he said, "The news of joining 'Wotou Guild Hall' will be announced after this performance."

Upon hearing this, Vice Dean Wang smiled with delight: "Thank you for your understanding."

"It's my duty," Pu Cunxin said. "I'm leaving now; I have things to do in the rehearsal hall."

"You're busy, you're busy."

The two parted ways in the corridor, one heading towards the rehearsal hall and the other towards the administration building.

5:30 pm

Zhang Qilin finished rehearsing and packed his things to go eat.

I had just taken the elevator down to the first floor when I ran into Wang Lei, who was waiting for the elevator.

Wang Lei saw Zhang Qilin and said, "Zhang Qilin, I just happened to have something to talk to you about."

"Teacher Wang, what's the matter?"

"Vice Dean Wang wants you to go to his office immediately."

Zhang Qilin was taken aback.

He had very little contact with Vice President Wang; the last time he was persuaded to join the "Warring States" drama crew was when Wang persuaded him to join the crew.

He remembered the phone call Lin Xinru made that morning.

Is Vice President Wang trying to persuade him to join another film crew this time?

Thinking of this, he smiled and asked, "Teacher Wang, do you know why you wanted to see me?"

Wang Lei shook his head expressionlessly: "I don't know, I just received a notification to find you."

Zhang Qilin nodded and bowed slightly: "Thank you, Teacher Wang. I'll go now."

Zhang Qilin pressed the elevator button, and as the elevator ascended, he focused his mind and concentrated.

A surge of light filled his mind, and the Heavenly Compass appeared before him.

He silently asked himself, "Everyday divination, what issues should I avoid with Vice Dean Wang?"

The compass shimmered with light, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube flickered.

Several jade sticks quickly flew out of the divination tube:

[Auspicious/Medium Fortune]

The Beijing People's Art Theatre wants to sign a labor contract with you. Vice President Wang intends to claim all the credit for this matter, so that you will feel grateful to him and owe him a favor.

(To avoid getting entangled in personal relationships, the reward is: +1 Fragment of Popularity and +1 Fragment of Exemption from Investigation)

[Neutral draw, draw]

Vice Dean Wang will secretly probe your attitude towards the endorsement, attempting to induce you to bring up the matter yourself. (To prevent the other party from speaking, reward: Golden Cicada Shedding its Shell Talisman +1)

[Winning the lottery, bad luck]

Xinghuo Media asked Vice President Wang to convey a message that Gu Liangyuan has handled the matter internally, that the previous unpleasantness is over, and that everyone should go their separate ways and live in peace from now on.

(Cannot express an opinion on the spot. Reward: Qingyi Turns Around Fate Fragment +1, Evil People Have Their Own Evils to Grind Talisman +1)

After reading the three divination slips, Zhang Qilin had a clear understanding of the situation.

He walked to the door of Vice President Wang's office and gently knocked.

Upon hearing the "come in" command, they pushed open the door and entered.

Vice Dean Wang was sitting behind his desk reading documents when he saw him come in. He smiled kindly and pointed to the chair opposite him, saying, "Xiao Zhang is here. Sit down, sit down."

Zhang Qilin sat down in the chair opposite him.

Vice Dean Wang stood up, took out an empty teacup, poured a cup of hot water, and placed it in front of Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin quickly stood up to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Dean Wang."

Vice Dean Wang patted him on the shoulder: "Don't be nervous, drink some water."

"Vice Dean Wang, you wanted to see me?" Zhang Qilin said politely after sitting down.

Vice President Wang sat back down and asked with a smile, "Xiao Zhang, how long have you been at the Beijing People's Art Theatre?"

"It's been more than three months," Zhang Qilin replied.

"You did a good job," Vice Dean Wang said with admiration. "I heard from the actors' team that you rehearsed diligently, have a solid foundation in dialogue delivery, and the teachers all praised you."

Hearing Vice Dean Wang's words, Zhang Qilin humbly replied, "I still have many shortcomings—"

"It's good for young people to be humble, but we should also acknowledge what deserves recognition," said Vice Dean Wang, taking a document from his drawer and placing it on the table.

It is an employment contract.

Zhang Qilin's gaze lingered on the document for a moment.

Observing his reaction, Vice President Wang slowly said, "Xiao Zhang, I called you here today because I have some good news to tell you. In view of your outstanding performance at the Beijing People's Art Theatre recently, I have strongly recommended to the theatre that you be exempted from the year-end performance evaluation for formal employment and that we sign an employment contract with you ahead of schedule."

As he spoke, he pushed the contract toward Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin looked at the contract but did not immediately reach for it.

He looked up, his face showing just the right amount of surprise and gratitude: "Dean Wang, this—I didn't expect this."

Vice President Wang waved his hand, his tone becoming even more amiable: "This matter wasn't easy to explain. As you know, our People's Art Theatre has had a rule for many years that trainees must complete a full year of internship and pass an assessment before they can become full-fledged employees. The fact that you were able to be an exception this time is the result of my repeated efforts at the meeting."

He paused, then sighed: "When I made this suggestion at the dean's office meeting this morning, not everyone agreed—"

He watched as Vice President Wang took credit for himself, but he didn't interrupt; he simply waited quietly for him to finish.

After Vice Dean Wang finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Qilin with expectant eyes, waiting for him to express his gratitude.

Zhang Qilin sat up straight, his expression suddenly becoming serious: "Vice Dean Wang, I cannot sign this contract."

The smile on Vice Dean Wang's face instantly froze.

He glanced instinctively at the contract on the table, then looked up at Zhang Qilin: "You—what did you say?"

Zhang Qilin sat up straight, his gaze frank: "Vice Dean Wang, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot sign this contract."

The office was silent for a few seconds.

"Why?" Vice Dean Wang frowned. "Do you know how many people want this opportunity?"

Early promotion, direct contract signing, you————”