Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

"Why are you apologizing to me?" Zhao Liying patted Ji Ran's shoulder with a relieved smile. "You've been with me for three years, and I've long considered you family. You have your own ideas and want to go out and explore, and I'm happy for you more than anything."

In fact, Zhao Liying had considered what to do with Ji Ran, who was quite capable, after all, she couldn't let him be an assistant for life.

Moreover, Ji Ran didn't have any promotion opportunities within her team, but Chen Chao's appearance successfully solved this problem for her.

"But Ah Chao, I've given you my most capable assistant, so don't bully him." After comforting Ji Ran, Zhao Liying turned to Chen Chao again, deliberately putting on a serious and solemn expression.

"Don't worry, Sister Liying, I'll take good care of Brother Jiran. Besides, we're not just manager and artist; we're partners who will grow and improve together." Suppressing a laugh, Chen Chao held up three fingers and solemnly assured him.

"Ji Ran, work hard with A-Chao from now on. I believe you can definitely become an excellent agent." Nodding in satisfaction, Zhao Liying gave Ji Ran a few more words of encouragement.

After getting out of Zhao Liying's RV, Ji Ran took a deep breath, turned to look at Chen Chao, smiled, and extended his hand to him, "Then I'll have to trouble you to guide me from now on, A-Chao."

"Okay, let's work hard together from now on!" Facing Ji Ran's outstretched hand, Chen Chao also reached out his hand and shook it tightly with him.

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The following day, Ji Ran, who had submitted his resignation, left Zhao Liying's team and officially became her agent after signing a contract with Chen Chao.

His two most important tasks after taking office were helping Chen Chao register his studio and helping Chen Chao build his artist team.

"Have you decided on a name for the studio?" Ji Ran asked Chen Chao, who was sitting on the sofa opposite her, while holding a notebook.

"We don't need to come up with a name for this, let's just call it Chen Chao Studio, it's simple and clear." Without much thought, Chen Chao gave his answer directly.

"That works too." Nodding, Ji Ran wrote it down in her notebook. "I plan to register in Shanghai. The policies there are better, and I have some friends there. It's also easier to connect with film and television companies."

"No problem, you can arrange this." Chen Chao waved his hand with a smile.

"Okay, then leave it to me." Seeing that Chen Chao was pushing all the work onto her, Ji Ran was not surprised and simply nodded in agreement.

"Once the studio arrangements are finalized, the next step is to discuss your future development. First, there's your collaboration with Sina. Weibo Music and the Celebrity Power Ranking are your biggest sources of popularity." Turning the notebook to the front, Ji Ran began discussing the more important issue of future development with Chen Chao.

"So you can't stop creating music. It would be best to strike while the iron is hot and release another album after filming 'Princess Agents' is over to stabilize your popularity. Then take on a few high-quality variety shows to increase your national recognition."

"Your next schedule only includes one movie, 'The Wandering Earth,' which is scheduled to be filmed next year. Although I'm not very optimistic about so-called science fiction movies, since you've already signed the contract, let's leave it at that."

"However, you had a gap of about half a year between the wrap-up of 'Princess Agents' and the start of filming for 'The Wandering Earth.' This time shouldn't be wasted. I'll help you find a suitable project with potential..."

Seeing Ji Ran, who had already taken on the responsibilities of an agent and started to plan his development in a clear and organized manner, Chen Chao felt that he had really made the right choice in recruiting this person.

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Three days later, Ji Ran appeared in Chen Chao's hotel room early in the morning. Today, he was dressed in a suit and wearing silver-rimmed glasses, looking very professional.

Ji Ran placed a neatly bound stack of documents and a box on the coffee table and pushed it in front of Chen Chao. "The studio has been registered. The address is in the film and television industrial park in Songjiang, Shanghai. There are tax incentives there. The tax and bank accounts have also been settled. The company seal, financial seal, and legal representative seal are all in this box."

Reaching out, Chen Chao picked up the business license at the top. Looking at the words "Chen Chao Studio" on it, he couldn't help but smile and nod. "Brother Ji Ran, your efficiency is a bit too outrageous, isn't it? I thought it would take at least half a month to process all this."

"If you can't even handle this little thing, how can I be your manager?" Ji Ran pushed up his glasses and smiled.

As he spoke, he took out three resumes from his briefcase and placed them in front of Chen Chao. "These are the three team members I've selected. Take a look and see if they're suitable."

"The first one is makeup artist Su Wan, 28 years old. She has done makeup and styling for many artists. She is good at combining the artist's own temperament and style with makeup and styling, and will not make people look the same."

"The second is Guo Ming, a publicity and planning expert. He is 30 years old and used to be the content editor at Sina Entertainment. He later moved to Yixin Entertainment. He is good at new media operation and public opinion management and has a lot of marketing accounts and media resources."

"The third is Bai Chen, a business agent. He is 38 years old. He started as a model agent and later switched to artist business. He has a lot of resources in fast-moving consumer goods, luxury goods and car brands. He is down-to-earth and reliable."

I picked up the three resumes and flipped through them. Each one was very detailed, containing not only basic information and work experience, but also the strengths and weaknesses and suitable career directions marked by Ji Ran in red pen.

"Brother Ji Ran, I trust you to handle things. I'll take all three of them. You can decide on the salary and benefits. You'll be in charge of all matters related to this from now on." Chen Chao was increasingly satisfied as he looked at Ji Ran. He looked up at Ji Ran and said with a smile.

Faced with Chen Chao's unreserved trust, Ji Ran couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart. Although he had received good treatment in Zhao Liying's team before, he was ultimately just an executive.

However, after joining Chen Chao's team, he immediately became the manager of the newly established Chen Chao Studio, transforming from an executor into a decision-maker. He also received the authority delegated by his boss, who entrusted him with the development of the entire studio. This feeling of being trusted is something that money can't buy.

"By the way, I've received some business offers, but I don't recommend you accept them. These brands are a bit unreliable and might ruin your reputation." Ji Ran took out another document, his face also becoming serious.

"Then let's cancel them all. I'm not short of money anyway." Without even thinking, Chen Chao gave his answer directly.