Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

"Never mind then, I won't force you." Chen Xingzhou deliberately straightened up, pretending to reach for his clothes, his tone teasing.

"Stop it!" Li Yitong reached out and grabbed his sleeve, pouting, "Fine, I'll do it, okay? Stop teasing me."

Chen Xingzhou chuckled softly and pulled her back into his arms.

……

The next morning.

Chen Xingzhou woke up early and turned his head to meet Li Yitong's gaze, who had just opened her eyes.

Their eyes met, and memories of last night flooded back.

Li Yitong's cheeks flushed red. She turned her face away and gently patted his chest, saying, "Jing... ugh, you've led me astray!"

"Xingzhou, why are you awake so early? And why are you staring at me like that? It's so embarrassing!"

As she spoke, she reached out and pulled the blanket over her shoulders.

But she couldn't help but steal a glance at Chen Xingzhou, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Chen Xingzhou touched his nose. Actually, he didn't care what role he played or what kind of person he was.

I just felt that it sounded nicer for Li Yitong to call him "Brother Jing".

"Tongtong, wake up."

"Um……"

After they finished packing, Li Yitong straightened Chen Xingzhou's collar and reluctantly saw him off.

……

After leaving Li Yitong's home, Chen Xingzhou took the materials and documents he had prepared in advance and took a taxi straight to the headquarters of Ciwen Media in Chaoyang District, Kyoto.

When he arrived at the Susan Cultural and Creative Park, the film crew's production assistant was already waiting at the park entrance.

"Mr. Chen, you've finally arrived. Representatives from the legal department and the production company are waiting for you in the conference room. The contract is ready; I'll take you there."

Upon entering the conference room of Building 48 of Ciwen Media, the legal representatives of the production team and the production company representatives were already present.

Two copies of the "Actor Employment Contract" are neatly arranged on the table, with the cover clearly printed with "Actor Employment Agreement for 'Princess Agents'".

Considering that Chen Xingzhou had no agent, the legal team deliberately slowed down their speech, handed the contract to him, and explained each clause in detail:

"Mr. Chen, I will explain all the terms in detail to make sure you fully understand."

"..."

The legal team said a lot, but Chen Xingzhou was most concerned about the salary.

As for the contract, he wouldn't be scammed.

Chen Xingzhou filmed "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," but it was never broadcast, so he was still considered a newcomer and not very famous.

However, with his background at the Beijing Film Academy and Guo Jingyu's recommendation, his salary was 130 million yuan.

Just like last time, the settlement will be made in three installments.

After confirming that all the terms were correct, Chen Xingzhou picked up a pen, solemnly signed his name in the position of Party B in the contract, and pressed his fingerprint.

The production company representative then signed and stamped the document.

Each party kept a copy of the contract; one copy was carefully kept by Chen Xingzhou, and the other was filed by the production team. The entire signing process was completed smoothly.

After signing the contract, the production company representative handed Chen Xingzhou a complete script for "Princess Agents," along with notifications regarding subsequent arrangements.

"Mr. Chen, congratulations on officially joining the crew."

Please go to the designated styling studio in Hengdian on May 28th for your makeup session, followed by a script reading with the main creative team.

Filming officially began on May 29th in Hengdian. Further details regarding the schedule will be sent to your mobile phone one day in advance.

Chen Xingzhou accepted the script and notification, smiling and nodding in thanks.

After leaving Ciwen Media, he sent a group message to Li Yitong, Meng Ziyi, Tian Xiwei, and Bai Mengyan:

The contract has been signed, and everything went smoothly.

My phone started vibrating as soon as I sent it.

Meng Ziyi: [A-Zhou, you're amazing! You truly are my man! Are you free now? I have to go back to work in a couple of days...]

Come keep me company, okay?

Next up were Li Yitong and Bai Mengyan.

Li Yitong: [Yeah, [happy]! Did you check the contracts carefully? Did you get ripped off? Remember to take a picture when you go for your makeup test and send it to me. I'll come find you in Hengdian after I finish up here.]

See you on set!

Bai Mengyan: [Great! Xingzhou, I'll be there soon, wait for me.]

As for Tian Xiwei, she is currently preparing for the college entrance examination and has no time to reply.

Chen Xingzhou had expected this, and without waiting long, he sent her a message: "Study hard for the exam, I'll celebrate with you after you finish."

I read the news about the other three women.

Chen Xingzhou replied to each one, first sending Bai Mengyan an address.

He immediately opened the chat window with Meng Ziyi.

Chen Xingzhou: [I just signed the contract, and the production and styling teams still have things to coordinate, like costume fittings and script readings. I'll be busy all afternoon, so I really can't spare the time.]

You should focus on preparing for joining the production. I'll contact you again once I'm less busy.

Meng Ziyi: [Okay, then you go ahead and get busy with your work, but don't overwork yourself! Remember to contact me as soon as you're done! I'll be waiting for you~.]

Chen Xingzhou: [Hmm.]

Then he replied to Li Yitong.

……

Half an hour later, Bai Mengyan arrived at the restaurant that Chen Xingzhou had booked by taxi.

Just as she was about to push the door open, her phone vibrated slightly. The caller was none other than Cat Tree, with whom she had previously collaborated.

She answered with a smile, and after a few words, her expression changed from relaxed to surprised, with undisguised joy showing in her eyes.

She hung up the phone and went into the restaurant.

Chen Xingzhou had already noticed Bai Mengyan outside. When he saw her walk in, he waved to her.

Today, Bai Mengyan is wearing a Korean-style outfit that's sweet and girl-next-door, giving off a clean and refreshing vibe.

Bai Mengyan immediately noticed him, a smile spreading across her face, and she quickened her pace.

She sat down next to Chen Xingzhou, hugged his arm, and whispered:

"Xingzhou, Cat Tree just told me that Teacher Yu Zheng's Huanyu Film and Television team watched the short film I shot before and thought my image and talent were pretty good..."

"They told me to perform well, shoot more projects, accumulate more experience, and persevere, and that there would be a chance to sign a contract later."

Chen Xingzhou understood what Bai Mengyan meant.

It seems to be the same as in the previous life.

In her previous life, Bai Mengyan filmed the music video for Land Rover's "Message" in July. Based on this music video and her other previous works, she signed a contract with Huanyu in September.

However, it's only the end of May, and Huanyu hasn't shown any intention of signing a contract immediately.

He doesn't deny Huan Yu's ability to create stars; if Bai Mengyan follows this path, she can indeed become famous step by step.

She was able to go from an unknown newcomer to a top-tier actress.

But only he knew how much Bai Mengyan had sacrificed for this.

Even now, thinking about the "423 Incident" after his previous life's novel "The Long Moon Shines Brightly" became a huge hit 23 years ago still makes his heart clench.

Bai Mengyan was maliciously slandered, and even her mother was stigmatized as "Leg Mom" ​​and labeled as a "mistress"; extreme netizens forced Bai Mengyan to quit the internet and even drove her to suicide.

However, Huanyu, the agency in charge, did not issue a single official statement from beginning to end.

Bai Mengyan survived the cyberbullying entirely thanks to her own hard work and the gradual clarification from her fans.

At that time, Chen Xingzhou was just an ordinary actor with little fame and power.

However, he dug out all his savings accumulated over the years and anonymously contacted a reliable public relations team and lawyer, entrusting them to help Bai Mengyan send lawyer's letters, sue the accounts spreading rumors, and contact the platform to remove maliciously edited and rumor-mongering posts.

He even went so far as to shamelessly approach his few acquaintances in the industry, humbly begging them to help clarify the situation on a small scale. Even though no one was willing to get involved, he didn't give up.

Bai Mengyan later found out about this, but he didn't admit it.

It can only be said that although he was not young at that time, he was still insecure.

What chilled him to the bone even more was...

In 2024, Bai Mengyan alone contributed 60% of the company's revenue. What Ke Huanyu values ​​most is "obedience" and "loyalty".

Bai Mengyan is straightforward and independent. She dares to speak and laugh in variety shows, and she dares to make fun of herself and joke about the company's unreasonable arrangements during live broadcasts.

This authenticity is the core of her popularity, but it also became the original sin that prevented her from gaining power within the company.

Thinking about all this, Chen Xingzhou's fists gradually clenched.

All Huan Yu could offer her was a rapid, assembly-line-style rise to fame in the early stages, followed by exploitation. Perhaps Bai Mengyan didn't think that way back then, but that's how he perceived it.

He possesses complete memories of his past life in the entertainment industry, knows most of the trends and pitfalls, and can protect Bai Mengyan, allowing her to pursue her acting career with peace of mind.

In this case.

Then Bai Mengyan doesn't need to follow the same path as in her previous life.