Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

Shen Ze was not opposed to joining the company. He was a reborn man, an ordinary worker in his previous life. For someone who had tasted the bitterness of life, the company was not a dangerous place. It didn't act like it was above everyone else just because it had a system.

The main reason is that he himself has tried it, and it is really hard to make it. Others have companies, so you only need to audition, and then other people will help you connect with resources, whether it's through personal connections or other means. You can just focus on being an actor.

He's just a lone wolf, relying purely on luck. That's where the problem lies: why should they choose you? What makes you irreplaceable?

Ultimately, it all boils down to one thing: going from zero to one is too difficult. If he had already started, he could have just taken on a supporting role and worked his way up step by step. But now, he can't even get a supporting role, so how can he talk about anything else?

Dilraba is quite impressive; her father is a national first-class actor. Even so, she faced numerous setbacks before signing a contract.

Excluding extras, the income of legitimate actors is not low. Even a newcomer like Shen Ze can earn 10,000 yuan for filming "The Coffin in the Mountain" and 3,000 yuan for two days of "Ex-Files". High income means high competition.

Unless you have a strong reputation or exceptional acting skills, people will naturally choose someone they know, since they don't care who they choose. Shen Ze is a major weakness in this regard.

If no one in your family works in this industry and you have to rely on yourself for everything, then join the company if it can provide assistance. Everyone wants to monopolize the profits and not share them, but you don't have that right.

He has the system, and he'll be qualified someday, but right now, he doesn't have the ability to do anything, and he's not going to die before his contract expires.

However, this is also where the problem lies. It's not like you can just want to sign with a company and have a bunch of companies offering you contracts. Those big agencies also have requirements for selecting people. Companies without requirements are just scams.

Let's wait and see. Graduation season is just around the corner, and many companies will be around the three major art schools around Labor Day. We'll see how things go then.

There was a minor incident during the filming of "The Ladder of Desire," but it didn't really affect the crew at all. Even if it was a car accident, it was just a minor collision. It was their own car, so it didn't matter. It was best if no one was hurt.

Dilraba then threw herself into her work, but Shen Ze could no longer sleep with her every night. Although there was no clause in the contract prohibiting dating, the two of them had an unspoken understanding that if the company found out about their relationship, it would be a bit troublesome.

Shen Ze returned to Beijing, continued to audition but was rejected, and then his journey ended without any further developments. Occasionally, he would have a meal with his classmates at school. Many of his classmates were in the same situation. For someone like Dilraba, who had signed a contract and had resources, it was a great opportunity even for the Beijing Film Academy. Most people's path was to join a drama troupe, or a top-tier drama troupe like the China National Theatre or Beijing People's Art Theatre, which came with a permanent position.

Those who are slightly less fortunate can go to provincial or even municipal-level drama troupes. There are dozens of people in each graduating class at Beijing Film Academy, and most of them can still find a job.

Shen Ze was actually prepared. If all else failed, he would go back to his provincial drama troupe. However, he had a system, so he would always succeed, it was just a little difficult.

He even made two trips to Shanghai. Dilraba's filming location was changed to Shanghai, and as her boyfriend, he couldn't just say he didn't want to go because it was too much trouble. That would be really selfish of him. You're a young man, at an age where you're easily angered. Shouldn't you go find your girlfriend to resolve things?

Dilraba also learned about the studio's reorganization. Now that the company has been established, various connections are being poured into it. It seems they are recruiting artists, but probably not many.

The current generation of artists like Dilraba are actually benefiting from Yang Mi's immense popularity. She is the female lead, and ever since "Palace" became a huge hit, she has consistently been the female lead. She can even bring others into productions, which is why her studio is still recruiting artists.

Initially, it might have been to generate more revenue for "Micro Era," but Dilraba and the others have already been signed for a year, and their approach of bringing people into productions has been quite successful. Now, they want to expand and strengthen their business, and they've successfully established a viable path.

Ultimately, it all comes down to Yang Mi's influence. No matter how many people she can bring to the set, she can't be in two places at once, and she can't compare to those established agencies. She can't have as many resources, and she can't recruit as many people.

Dilraba is also helping Shen Ze manage the company. She only realized how difficult auditions were after she officially joined the company, so she naturally wanted to make things easier for her boyfriend.

She chose Jiaxing Media for Shen Ze. Although Shen Ze jokingly mentioned office romance, she had some concerns. But she wasn't stupid. There are advantages and disadvantages to working in the same company. It's not like you can't really fall in love. But if you separate, what if something happens to an actor who is scattered all over the country?

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In mid-April, Shen Ze entered the cafeteria and was looking at the lively scene, wondering what to eat, when he was suddenly pulled along. He instinctively tried to break free, but after seeing who it was, he decided against it—it was an acquaintance.

"You startled me. Did you need something?" Shen Ze asked, looking at the other person as he was pulled to an empty table.

"Great, you deleted him on WeChat again. I've noticed, are you two sick?" Gulinaza sat opposite Shen Ze, looking at him with a frown.

"Um, sorry." Shen Ze sat up a little straighter. What happened? She deleted it again? He really didn't know. Usually, the two of them would chat about homework or wish each other well.

Actually, more than a year ago, when Dilraba threw a tantrum, she deleted Gulnazar from her contacts. This was one of the reasons why Gulnazar deliberately approached Shen Ze after seeing Dilraba again.

Actually, Shen Ze felt that deleting her as a friend was a very childish thing to do, but there was nothing he could do. His girlfriend had done that, so he couldn't blame her.

However, he felt embarrassed in front of Gulnazar. But now he's gotten used to it. Gulnazar also did it on purpose. More than a year ago, after feeling Dilireba's malice, she added Shen Ze as a friend right in front of her.

She had no other intentions; if you make me unhappy, you shouldn't be happy either. However, as time went on, the child's behavior stopped.

This was added before the Lunar New Year, without saying a single word, and it was still deleted. Without a doubt, it was Dilraba who did it.

"It's okay, come on, smile." Gulinaza took out her phone and snapped a picture of Shen Ze.

"Big sister, don't cause trouble." Shen Zexin's heart tightened.

"You scumbag, you scared me to death! Don't worry, it was sent to me by my boss. Tangren Media is hiring. Are you interested? If so, I'll recommend you. Graduation season is coming soon, the company should consider it, right?" Gulinaza said.

"Uh, you're going to introduce me to a company?" Shen Ze was a little surprised.

"Don't get me wrong, your partner isn't here. I don't want you to misunderstand me. My company asked me if there were any qualified candidates in this year's graduating class, and I think you're a good fit." Gulnazar said sincerely.

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