Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

"What did your dad say?" After telling Shen Ze about her experience, Dilraba called home again. Signing a contract is a big deal, and she's just a college student, so she must be feeling very confused.

"My dad thinks we can talk about it, but ultimately I have to figure it out myself. It would be easier to talk to him if we lived there," Dilraba said.

"I understand. Your dad neither approves nor disapproves, but he hopes you can go back to your hometown. What do you think?" Shen Ze asked.

"I don't know, can you give me some advice?" Dilraba said.

"You already have a plan, right? You just want recognition, and signing with a company is a normal thing. It just depends on whether they are reliable. If there are really no problems, I hope you can seize this opportunity," Shen Ze said.

"Oh, do you support me signing a contract?" Dilraba asked.

"It's all up to you to decide, but you know how difficult it is to work independently. This is an opportunity, or rather, it's a chance to see if other companies will extend offers after your leading role in the TV series airs," Shen Ze said.

"Baby, I'm a little scared. What if I choose the wrong one? Can you help me analyze it, baby?" Dilraba said.

"Yang Mi Studio is your best option right now. She's very popular right now, and it looks like she's going to start her own company. The first batch of employees will definitely have a chance. It just depends on who can stand out."

"Although we don't have as many resources as those big agencies, we don't have as many artists either, so the opportunities are definitely greater. Otherwise, we wouldn't have promised to arrange important roles for you," Shen Ze said.

He genuinely believes that Dilraba is doing well following the original path. If she had followed the original steps, she would have become a top star and a first-tier celebrity. As for the later criticism of the company by fans, it's inevitable that personal development will conflict with the company's interests once it reaches a certain point. But now, the company is actually a helper.

"I feel the same way. I'm really fed up with this endless auditioning." Dilraba has also experienced the bitterness of auditions.

"Baby, you're so sweet. I thought you would say you'd listen to me," Dilraba said.

"This is an opportunity for you right now, and it would be good if you could seize it." Shen Ze was genuinely thinking about Dilraba's situation.

"Aren't you afraid that if I'm unhappy because of the contract, I might take my anger out on you?" Dilraba asked.

"So you know you often shift the blame onto me?" Shen Ze said. This kind of thing is very common. For example, if you don't let her eat late-night snacks, she'll blame you. If you let her eat them, she'll blame you for making her gain weight. It's all normal and reasonable. These are all minor things.

"Ugh, don't bring up the past when it's about something I was talking about." Dilraba was a little embarrassed. He was her boyfriend, so what was wrong with her blaming him a little when something happened? It wasn't a big deal.

"This concerns your future. I'm just giving you advice from my perspective. Even if you blame me, I'll take responsibility," Shen Ze said. Although the system hasn't been activated yet, it's only a matter of time. Sooner or later, it's just a matter of being a late bloomer.

When the time comes, he'll help her. The important thing for a celebrity isn't movies and TV dramas. Once he's better, he'll take her to act. Isn't that good? As for not letting her sign a contract and insisting on waiting for Shen Ze to grow, Shen Ze himself doesn't even know when he'll be able to take off. Don't hold her back.

"You're quite responsible. If I mess up the signing date, I'll beat you every day, and I'll have to manage all the money you earn." Dilraba loves Shen Ze even more now; her boyfriend is very responsible.

"What are you talking about?" Shen Ze said.

"I'm not joking," Dilraba said.

"Fine, you can manage it, you little busybody. Go to sleep early, we'll pick up the contract tomorrow," Shen Ze said.

"Hmm." Actually, Dilraba was already tempted; she just needed someone to support her, and now, Shen Ze had become that person.

The next evening, the two of them had a rare drink together. The contract was signed, and they were told that they, the first batch of people to sign the contract, would all have important roles in the film and television drama that Yang Mi was producing for the first time.

"Baby, I will earn lots and lots of money. Then, we'll live in a big house, drive nice cars, and things will definitely get better and better for us." Dilraba was really drunk, probably because she was happy. Although she didn't know what the future held, at least she had acting opportunities.

After signing the contract, they weren't asked to do anything. After the New Year, they went to the company to report for duty and start preparing for the filming of "Micro Era".

After Reba fell asleep, Shen Ze looked at her contract and felt a little emotional. The income in the entertainment industry is high, and even newcomers have income.

Reba and the others signed contracts without a salary, but they did receive a living allowance. However, this allowance would be deducted from their future income and paid monthly. Reba was a promising newcomer, so she received 8,000 yuan a month. Other training expenses were covered by the company.

Being an entertainer certainly brings in a lot of income. In this day and age, only white-collar workers can earn that much; ordinary people can't.

However, if you calculate it this way, "Micro Era" pays them a salary, but the salary can be kept low while the company gets a larger share. This is the company using newcomers to make money from investors, even though it's just one project.

Hot Bar's contract is for eight years, which is basically a template contract for newcomers. The revenue sharing is 30/70, with the company receiving 70%. Subsequent revenue sharing can be negotiated, but the revenue sharing for the first three years is fixed.

Shen Ze guessed that if you become famous, he would give you some pointers; if you still don't have any fame, there's no point in talking to you.

This must mean he's entered the entertainment industry. Shen Ze was a little envious. He decided to wait and see. He only had half a semester left before he became a junior, at which point he would have more freedom. He wondered if any of his big companies had taken notice of him.

Dilraba stayed in Beijing for a few days before returning to school. She probably wouldn't have come this time if she hadn't signed a contract. There were rehearsals at school, and although the rules weren't strict, there was also the end-of-term performance, so she had to be there.

However, the two met again ten days later.

"You're too kind to me. How about I repay you with my body?" Shen Ze looked at the phone in front of him, feeling a little touched. Dilireba had given him a surprise during their meeting by giving him an iPhone 5, a 32GB model, which cost over six thousand yuan.

"It's mine to begin with, what are you promising? Get something else. When you make money in the future, buy me something worth a hundred times more, no, a thousand times more," Dilraba said.

"No problem," Shen Ze said.

"You should change your phone too. Everyone else has an Apple, and you're the only one using a Xiaomi. That's so unfashionable," Dilraba said.

"I don't care about these things, as long as it works." Shen Ze changed his phone once after starting school. His classmates did use iPhones, after all, he was a prospective member of the entertainment industry, so it was still very trendy. But Shen Ze didn't have that much money; dating a girlfriend cost money.

During his freshman year, he was really struggling. Half of his monthly allowance went to train tickets, and the other half was barely enough for food. He was very poor. Of course, Dilraba also spent money. She bought the refrigerator and washing machine in their little apartment. She knew Shen Ze was poor, and both men and women are willing to spend money on their first love.

Dilraba has returned to her original path.

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