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Zhang Qilin flipped through the proposal, the table of contents of which was divided into several sections.

Platform resource support, joint promotion planning, phased goals, and commercial value forecast.

As he turned the pages, the Weibo operators explained each item in detail:

"Mr. Zhang, after you officially join Weibo, we will verify your account with the official label of a stage actor."

"We will also set up a dedicated topic page, equipped with a dedicated operations team to maintain it, and we will regularly arrange recommended positions for you in the Weibo hot recommendation section..."

Zhang Qilin listened attentively while browsing the detailed plans in the proposal.

Content includes daily updates, performance previews, backstage visit vlogs, and acting workshops.

The cooperation terms offered by Weibo were more generous than he had expected.

The operations staff paused briefly, glanced up at Zhang Qilin, and continued their introduction:

"We've divided our plan into three phases...and are designing a series of online events for you..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qilin interrupted:

"I am still an intern at Beijing People's Art Theatre, and I need their permission to participate in these activities."

As he spoke, he looked at Yi Yangbo.

He hopes to collaborate with Weibo, as it will be one of the most important exposure platforms for the next decade or so.

But he didn't want to be tied down by Weibo and have to cooperate with them in everything, otherwise he would lose his autonomy.

This is where the advantages of Beijing People's Art Theatre become apparent.

Yi Yangbo spoke:

"Your arrangements for Zhang Qilin are very thoughtful, but he is still building his foundation. His studies are the top priority. He cannot let activities interfere with his studies. No matter where an actor from the Beijing People's Art Theatre goes, he cannot tarnish the reputation of the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

Lu Man responded with a smile:

"Please rest assured on this point. We will communicate and coordinate with the Beijing People's Art Theatre and Mr. Zhang before arranging the event, and we will only proceed if Mr. Zhang's schedule allows."

Having received Lu Man's promise, Zhang Qilin nodded.

The reed vines indicate that the operation will continue to be explained.

A Weibo operator cleared their throat and said:

"Finally, and most importantly, the estimated commercial value..."

After the operations staff finished their introduction, Lu Man smiled and looked at Zhang Qilin and Yi Yangbo:

"This proposal was developed based on a comprehensive consideration of Mr. Zhang's current popularity and future potential. By leveraging Weibo's resource advantages, we aim to help Mr. Zhang reach new heights in his acting career."

"We can discuss any questions or ideas you may have together."

Yi Yangbo looked at Zhang Qilin:

"Xiao Zhang, why don't you share your thoughts first?"

Zhang Qilin thought about it seriously for a while:

"Manager Lu, I am very grateful for Weibo's sincerity and detailed plan for cooperation. However, I hope that everyone will focus on my works and acting skills, rather than some superficial topics and popularity."

Lu Man responded with a smile:

"Mr. Zhang, we have already taken this into account in our planning. In all promotional activities, we will emphasize your identity as an actor and your professional pursuit in the field of drama..."

Zhang Qilin nodded after hearing this:

"Regarding commercial endorsements, I hope to have the right to screen and make the final decision. I don't want to affect my image in the eyes of the audience by accepting unsuitable endorsements, and I don't want it to bring any negative impact to the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

For him, the reputation of the Beijing People's Art Theatre was useful, so he would make the most of it to achieve his own goals.

Upon hearing Zhang Qilin's words, Yi Yangbo smiled with satisfaction.

Zhang Qilin wasn't blinded by profit; he always thought about protecting the reputation of the Beijing People's Art Theatre. He's a really good kid.

Little did he know that Zhang Qilin was so cautious because there were too many brands that collapsed in later generations, and there were many examples of the reputations of the celebrities who endorsed them being damaged.

Therefore, he will be extremely cautious in choosing future endorsements.

Money is important, but long-term development is even more crucial.

Once he unlocks higher levels of divination and has the ability to create his own brand, he'll earn just as much as he would from endorsements.

Lu Man was also taken aback when she heard this.

She hadn't expected Zhang Qilin to be so cautious, not even willing to make money.

This changed her opinion of Zhang Qilin.

I thought Zhang Qilin, like many stars who come from talent shows, would only care about how much profit he could gain from the platform after becoming famous.

With a clear-headed person like Zhang Qilin, coupled with the support of Weibo, he can surely become one of Weibo's flagship figures.

Her primary mission for this trip was to persuade Zhang Qilin to join Weibo.

At the very least, we can't let him be signed by competitors like Tencent or NetEase.

Given Zhang Qilin's current popularity, his signing with another platform will inevitably have a certain impact on Weibo in the short term.

Thinking of this, Lu Man solemnly stated:

"Mr. Zhang, we fully respect your and the Beijing People's Art Theatre's position. Our core goal is to help you establish a positive and professional public image as an actor. Since you are so cautious about endorsements, we will fully respect your opinion."

Zhang Qilin was taken aback; he hadn't expected the other party to agree to his conditions so easily.

He was surprised and somewhat worried that there might be some traps in the contract.

But then I thought, it's not the time for Weibo to become the dominant platform in the future. Weibo still needs to invite influential people to join in order to expand its market.

Besides, with the support of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, we can hide behind them if anything goes wrong.

So he smiled politely:

"Mr. Lu is a very straightforward person. It's a pleasure to discuss cooperation with you."

Having been experienced in the business world for many years, Lu Man naturally understood Zhang Qilin's unspoken meaning.

She smiled:

"Mr. Zhang, you're too kind. We have high hopes for your professionalism and ability to break out of your comfort zone. Your experience in Majuqiao demonstrates the professional attitude of an actor who immerses himself in life."

"Your unexpectedly popular image has a strong reach and a sense of style. This combination is exactly what is lacking in the current market. I believe that our cooperation will have a very bright future."

Zhang Qilin nodded. Regardless of whether Lu Man was telling the truth or not, he could sense some sincerity in her words.

He also tried divination, but the result indicated that he needed to unlock the [Divination by Sacrifice to Heaven] skill before he could perform the divination.

He thought to himself, "I should unlock the next level of divination as soon as possible, otherwise I'll have to rely on experience to deal with similar situations later on."

So he turned to look at Yi Yangbo.

Yi Yangbo nodded and said to Lu Man:

"Mr. Lu, we agree with the overall direction, but we may need to clarify some specific details, such as business cooperation, the final control of account content, and the clauses regarding the termination of cooperation due to force majeure."

Lu Man was clearly prepared and responded immediately:

"Of course, we can discuss the specific terms one by one. Our principle is to fully respect the artistic creation rules and personal wishes of Party A."

Zhang Qilin listened quietly to the conversation between the two sides.

He knew that in this situation, it was Yi Yangbo who should talk to the other party.

He only expresses his attitude when it comes to personal matters.

The negotiations lasted for more than an hour.

Ultimately, both parties reached a preliminary cooperation agreement.

A letter of intent has been signed, and the specific contract details will be finalized by the legal department in subsequent follow-up.

Lu Man stood up and shook hands with Yi Yangbo and Zhang Qilin again:

"We look forward to working with Mr. Zhang. We believe this will be a classic case study."

Zhang Qilin responded politely:

"I'm really looking forward to it too."

Lu Man asked:

"We don't know when Mr. Zhang has a performance, but we can arrange live text and picture updates for you on Weibo."

"I have a performance in a few days, but I'm just playing a minor role with only one or two lines. There's no need to broadcast it live," Zhang Qilin replied with a smile.

Lu Man was taken aback.

Seeing this, Yi Yangbo quickly explained:

"Zhang Qilin is still in his internship period, but he is already outstanding among his peers. He is the understudy for the main actors in this drama. Usually, it takes two or three years to accumulate experience to get such a role."

For Lu Man, although they haven't officially signed a contract, Zhang Qilin is already a potential partner of Weibo.

Maintaining his exposure is also beneficial for Weibo.

Then, she looked at Yi Yangbo with a smile:

"Could you arrange for Zhang Qilin to perform in a scene and cooperate with us for live-stream promotion?"

Yi Yangbo shook his head and said:

"The Beijing People's Art Theatre has its own rules: only when the lead actor is unable to perform can the second actor take his place."

Lu Man outwardly expressed understanding, but inwardly another thought was quietly brewing.