Huayu: From "Good Fortune Across the Sky" to becoming a top star

Jiang Xun: "Seriously, do you want to join my company?"

Tian Xiwei: "??? You offer this service?"

"Yes, although we are just starting out, we are small but complete. Our next goal is to grow bigger and stronger and create brilliance."

Jiang Xun spoke with a slightly exaggerated expression, but Tian Xiwei still thought about it seriously.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, she felt that joining Jiang Xun's company wouldn't do her any harm.

Emotionally: She likes Jiang Xun, is happy to be with him, and wants to grow and prosper together with him.

Yu Li: Jiang Xun does seem to be developing in the entertainment industry, and he is very capable. In some respects, he also has background resources, and he is currently developing his own IP. Although it is unknown what the future holds.

"I do!"

"So fast? You should think carefully before you answer, and consider the pros and cons."

"What are the pros and cons? Tell me about them." Tian Xiwei rested her chin on her hands and looked earnestly into Jiang Xun's eyes.

"First, there are no other artists in the company, so you'll be the top star right away. Second, the company doesn't have stable resources, so you can go out and negotiate roles on your own; there aren't as many restrictions on you. Third, I'll protect you."

Tian Xiwei couldn't immediately distinguish which was advantageous and which was disadvantageous. But she nodded thoughtfully nonetheless.

"Now that we've discussed the advantages, what about the disadvantages?"

"There might be some unspoken rules involved," Jiang Xun said truthfully.

Tian Xi smiled so broadly she almost trembled, and it took her a while to calm down before she said, "Okay! I agree!"

Give me a reply within a month.

"Okay, fine."

……

After seeing off a somewhat reluctant Tian Xiwei to the airport, Jiang Xun returned to the company to finish up some remaining tasks.

Ultimately, Jiang Xun kept five people in total, covering male and female genres and various subcategories. They could produce about a million words a month, which was enough.

Female-oriented novels are generally short, around 200,000 words to complete; male-oriented novels are longer, but they are still acceptable if they are not padded out.

After spending two days in Chengdu, Jiang Xun also set off for Shanghai.

Why not be with Tian Xiwei?

Jiang Xun has been quite busy lately, and he suddenly received an audition invitation for "Better Days," completely forgetting about his trip to Shanghai for a Douyin event.

If Manager Chen hadn't reminded him again, he probably would have gone straight to Yanjing.

Jiang Xun arrived in Shanghai just before the event started.

As soon as I stepped out of the airport, a humid and hot wind hit me.

It was hot, humid, and sticky.

The person who picked me up was a staff member arranged by Douyin, a young woman wearing glasses, holding a sign with his name on it, and standing on tiptoe to look out at the exit.

"Teacher Jiang Xun, over here!" She jogged over to greet him. "You've worked hard. The car is waiting outside."

"It's no trouble at all, just call me Jiang Xun."

"That won't do, you're a very important guest at our summit." The young woman smiled ingratiatingly. "By the way, your hotel room key has been prepared. It starts at six o'clock tonight. Should I come and let you know then?"

"No need for that, thank you."

Jiang Xun smiled.

As the car entered the city, the tall buildings outside the window receded one after another, and neon lights lit up one after another in the twilight.

Jiang Xun looked at the unfamiliar city and let out a long sigh.

The hotel is located on the banks of the Huangpu River, and there were already quite a few people in the lobby.

Jiang Xun strode in, immediately attracting several gazes.

Some people were whispering, while others took out their phones pretending to take selfies, but actually they were secretly snapping photos of him.

He pretended not to see it and quickly walked to the front desk to check in.

"Mr. Jiang Xun, your room is on the 22nd floor, a river view room." The receptionist handed over the room key with a polite smile.

Jiang Xun took the room key and turned to walk towards the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand reached in from the outside.

"Wait a moment!"

The girl who came in had long, slightly wavy, flaxen hair, large, parallel double eyelids, big, bright eyes, a high, straight nose, and a small, V-shaped face—the standard image of an internet celebrity.

But without the help of TikTok filters, the real person looks quite ordinary.

"Hello, Teacher Jiang Xun, I am Wen Wan." The girl extended her hand to introduce herself.

Jiang Xun smiled and reached out to shake hands.

She only recently became popular.

A while ago, she posted a short video on Douyin of herself dancing the "Gucci Gucci Prada Prada" hand gesture dance in an underground parking garage. The video received over 10 million likes in less than a week and gained a million new followers every day, earning her the nickname "Parking Lot Girl" from netizens.

However, Jiang Xun remembered that her Douyin account was banned less than a month after she became popular, for many reasons.

For example: dropping out of junior high school.

Jiang Xun felt ashamed about this, and so did he.

There are also cases of people starting plastic surgery at age 13, stealing cell phones, flaunting wealth, and dating rich second-generation heirs, etc.

"Teacher Jiang Xun, can we make a video together after the event? I really like you; I've been a fan of yours since you first became popular."

"Thank you, but unfortunately, I have to go to Yanjing immediately after the event. Maybe next time."

Before Wen Wan could say anything more, the elevator doors opened with a ding.

Jiang Xun waved his hand and walked out first.

Back in his room, he washed his face, and seeing that it was almost time, he changed into his expensive black suit and went out.

There are too many cameras in the venue, so you should be mindful of your image.

Can you imagine the lethality of Jiang Xun, who is 1.83 meters tall, wearing a black suit? He's absolutely deadly.

The banquet was held in the banquet hall on the third floor of the hotel. A huge sign-in wall was set up at the entrance, and the backdrop was printed with the words "2018 Douyin Creator Summit". On both sides were the Douyin logo and the logos of various partner brands.

A crowd had already gathered in front of the sign-in wall, with internet celebrities lining up. The women were all dressed in glamorous little dresses, while the men were more unconventional, with some even showing up in baggy shorts and flip-flops, most likely comedic bloggers.

Everyone struck various poses in front of the camera, with flashes going off everywhere, like a mini red carpet show.

Jiang Xun skipped the queue and slipped in through the side door.

The banquet hall was much larger than he had imagined.

Dozens of round tables were covered with white tablecloths, and on them were exquisite floral arrangements and place cards printed with names.

On the stage directly in front, a huge LED screen was playing Douyin's official promotional video and viral videos from top internet celebrities in a loop.

Quite a few people had already taken their seats and were chatting in small groups.

Some of the more familiar names include Liu Yuning, Li Ge, M Ge, Dai Gula K, Fei Qiming, Chen Xiang Six and a Half, etc.

Jiang found his seat, in the second row on the left.

When someone came to talk to Jiang Xun, he would just give a few casual replies, and soon no one would bother him anymore.

As the meeting began and the host took the stage to speak, Jiang Xun began to look around restlessly.

Jiang Xun was curious whether any internet celebrities were more attractive in real life than on Douyin, or at least just as good-looking.

Soon, a girl came into Jiang Xun's view.

She was a cool and aloof beauty with delicate features. Her face was small and exquisite, with clean and sharp bone structure, and she had a high-class feel with her fair skin. Compared with others, she stood out from the crowd.

She was sitting in a seat towards the back, so she was probably not someone invited by Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version).

Feeling Jiang Xun's gaze, she looked over as well.