I'm a professional villain actor; my fans are begging me not to kill them.

Huang Xiyu picked up her coffee, took a sip, and began to introduce her plans: to establish a studio, officially break away from Shengshi Entertainment, and Bai Ye would become the studio's first artist.

Bai Ye sensed something was off. "Wait a minute, am I the first artist? Aren't you bringing anyone with you?"

Who would switch jobs without poaching employees from their former employer? They'd poach as many as they could.

When agents switch companies, they usually target the artists under their management. Even the worst agent can take a few things with them.

Huang Xiyu said frankly, "It's not that I can't, it's just that I don't want to."

"In no mood?"

Huang Xiyu looked at the steam rising from the coffee cup and said with a sigh, "Bai Ye, the entertainment industry isn't as clean as you imagine."

Bai Ye instantly understood, "These people all have problems?"

Huang Xiyu did not answer, avoiding the topic: "Besides the artists, I will take all the connections and resources I have with me, so you don't need to worry about that. If you are interested in being the boss of the studio, you can partner with me."

Experienced agents and generous working conditions are benefits that newcomers rarely receive.

Liu Xiu and Wu Zhan had both explained to him that as a new artist, getting 20% ​​of the commission was already a stroke of good luck; as for having the final say, he shouldn't even think about it.

In the entertainment industry, only top stars have the power to make decisions.

Why did you choose me?

Bai Ye was puzzled. In fact, even if an agent of Huang Xiyu's caliber were to leave Shengshi Entertainment, many artists would still choose her.

Compared to those established celebrities, Bai Ye is far inferior in both fame and status.

Huang Xiyu snapped her fingers and said with a smile, "Because it's clean."

Huang Xiyu went solo not only because of differing philosophies, but also because the artists she managed were all transferred to her later.

These artists, who might have been blank slates at first, have been immersed in the entertainment industry, a veritable melting pot, and have picked up all sorts of bad habits.

They are proficient in eating, drinking, gambling, whoring, and smoking. Once they have money, they become arrogant. They have all the bad habits that celebrities should have, and they strive to have the bad habits that they shouldn't have.

Huang Xiyu actually wanted to bring them back to the right path, but unfortunately, they were more focused on the money in front of them.

Bai Ye is different; he entered the entertainment industry too recently, so recently that he may not have had time to be corrupted.

With outstanding acting skills, a kind heart, and a low-key and humble demeanor, he has been praised by three directors, and actors who have worked with him are willing to collaborate with him again.

He has performed acts of bravery multiple times, has a loyal fan base, has never signed with any agency, and is naturally prone to trending on social media, shining like wild gold.

Is there a limited range of roles available for villainous characters?

Huang Xiyu scoffed at this. There might not be many more stoic CEOs left for Fu Ziang, but there were still more than three hundred articles of criminal law left for Bai Ye.

Although she didn't understand why Bai Ye was so insistent on playing villains, she was willing to respect his thoughts; after all, everyone has their little quirks.

Even if Bai Ye doesn't become a huge star in the end, so what? It's just a less-than-successful investment.

"Here's the contract; you can take a look."

Bai Ye read the contract word by word, confirming all the questions Liu Xiu and the others had given him. It was indeed a very normal contract.

"I'm fine."

Huang Xiyu nodded in satisfaction. "Very good, you have no questions. Now it's my turn to ask questions."

Bai Ye was taken aback. "Huh?"

Huang Xiyu revealed a triumphant smile, "You don't think I'm that casual in choosing artists, do you?"

"Well……"

Bai Ye sat up straight. "Then ask away."

Huang Xiyu chuckled and pulled out some documents from her bag before starting to ask questions.

"Name, gender, age..."

"what?"

Bai Ye opened his mouth wide, making meaningless sounds.

Just kidding.

Bai Ye opened his mouth, realizing he had misjudged Huang Xiyu's personality.

He quite likes to joke around.

Are you single now? Have you ever been in a relationship?

We talked, but we broke up.

Huang Xiyu's playful expression instantly turned serious. A celebrity having been in a relationship is a very serious matter; it can easily become a landmine that explodes without anyone knowing.

"What were the reasons for the breakup? Was there cheating? Was there infidelity? Was there emotional abuse? Did you receive any gifts from her? Are you still in contact? What kind of person is she?"

Huang Xiyu rattled off a barrage of questions, leaving Bai Ye's brain nearly shutting down.

"Uh, it was a normal breakup, no conflicts, no messy stuff."

Huang Xiyu said earnestly, "Even if you don't, you must be vigilant, you know? So many celebrities have fallen because of dating."

Bai Ye shook his head. "No, it won't happen."

Huang Xiyu didn't say anything, but she made a heavy mark on her notebook.

"Do you engage in prostitution, gambling, or drug use? Do you like playing cards? Do you have casual relationships with women?"

Bai Ye was speechless: "No."

"No women have them, but do men?"

Bai Ye gritted her teeth: "I'm not interested in men!"

Huang Xiyu, as if to say, "You've never seen anything like this before," continued, "Are there any problems with your academic qualifications? Did you cheat on the college entrance exam? Have you ever been bullied at school? Do you have any dark history in school? Are there any fundamental issues?"

Bai Ye was completely overwhelmed by the questions. Were they really this professional? There were even more questions than in an interview!

"No, none of them."

"Was there unlicensed driving? Was there a hit-and-run? Was there drunk driving? Was there dragging of a traffic police officer?"

Bai Ye was completely numb: "No, there isn't any."

"Has anyone in your family ever committed a crime? Are there any defaulters? Are there any gamblers? Are there any debtors? Are there any forged signatures? Has anyone run a company that resulted in injury or death to others? Are there any cases of embezzlement, bribery, or accepting bribes? Do you like to flaunt your wealth? Do you like to make inappropriate remarks? Are you prone to slips of the tongue? What are your family relationships like? Have you blocked or severed ties with anyone? Are you divorced? Do you neglect your elderly parents? Have you visited any inappropriate tourist attractions?"

Bai Ye listened until he was exhausted.

But I also have great respect for Huang Xiyu; that's what you call professional!

This agent is a perfect fit.

His personal character and morals, as well as his family situation, encompassed almost every possible reason that could have caused the house to collapse.

Bai Ye looked at Huang Xiyu with sympathy, "You've had a tough time too."

Huang Xiyu was taken aback, looked at Bai Ye, and then sighed, feeling a deep sense of regret, "It's all in the past."

Every question she asked, seemingly absurd, actually represented a melodramatic story.

These are problems that are hard for ordinary people to have, but these people in the entertainment industry are not ordinary people.

Huang Xiyu wrote everything down, then looked at Bai Ye with sincere eyes, "Think about it carefully again. Is there anything else you haven't told me?"

Bai Ye thought about it seriously, "No, if there's anything else, it's that I go to the police station often."

Huang Xiyu waved her hand, "That's nothing."

The more she looked at Bai Ye, the more satisfied she became. Great! She could finally take on a clean artist; he was practically the dream girl of any manager.

"Sign the contract, sign the contract!" Huang Xiyu urged, looking as if she was afraid Bai Ye would run away.