Huayu: That year, I withdrew from the Super Boy competition.

Cai Yinong considered for a moment, then suddenly looked up and stared at Su Wei.

This young man was clearly nervous during his audition.

But now, sitting across the negotiating table, the questions being asked are increasingly practical.

They don't ask "how famous can you make me?", they ask about the duration of my career, acting opportunities, and training programs.

Every question asked was about a truly crucial part of the contract.

She strategically took a sip of water from the table and sat up slightly straighter.

"Most contracts for newcomers are for eight or ten years."

"This can be considered industry practice."

The first two years are for laying the foundation, the middle three years are for achieving results, and the later years are for reaping the rewards.

After all, the resources a company invests in you often take a long time to see a return.

Su Wei remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"As for acting opportunities," Cai Yinong said, placing her hand on the table, "the company's self-produced dramas will definitely prioritize its own people."

In the first year, you will be given at least two important roles. Of course, whether you are the lead or supporting role depends on the suitability of the role and your growth rate.

Also, Tangren Media won't leave their artists hanging around doing nothing, you can rest assured about that.

As you gain popularity, your screen time and the importance of your roles will naturally increase gradually.

She paused, then added, "The company's training is comprehensive. Whatever you need, the company will provide it."

After listening, Su Wei looked down at the contract in her hand.

Ten years, another exceptionally long period.

He closed the contract.

"Ten years is too long."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong stopped talking.

She raised her eyebrows slightly.

Over the years, she has met quite a few new people.

When most newcomers hear the number "ten years," they either nod vigorously or hesitate for a moment before being persuaded.

But few people put it so directly.

Su Wei met her gaze.

Five years.

He said, "I'll only sign a five-year contract at most."

Cai Yinong frowned slightly.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, and just as he was about to speak, Su Wei spoke again.

He slowed down his speech.

"I can compromise on the profit-sharing ratio. Your contract states a 70/30 split, with the artist receiving 70% and the company 30%."

Cai Yinong's fingers paused.

"30/70 split. I get 30%, the company gets 70%."

There was a moment of silence in the conference room.

This profit-sharing ratio, when placed in a new employee contract, almost means the company is taking advantage.

Normally, no newcomer would make such a request.

Su Wei knew what she was thinking.

He placed the contract on the table, withdrew his hand, and rested his interlaced fingers on his knees.

Having participated in countless negotiations in his past life, he knows when to advance and when to retreat.

Self-sovereignty is what he truly cares about.

As for money—that's a load of rubbish.

Besides, now is not the time to talk about money.

Those few coins are not important.

What he values ​​is the development opportunities and resources offered by Tangren.

"but."

He emphasized those two words.

I need relatively more autonomy.

Cai Yinong's gaze fell on his face, and she looked surprised.

"I must have the right to choose regarding the business collaborations and scripts provided by the company."

Su Wei stated her conditions one by one.

He paused, then added, "Of course, I won't do anything reckless. You can rest assured about that."

Furthermore, if I receive a good script from outside, the company cannot obstruct me for any reason.

After saying that, he fell silent.

Cai Yinong looked at the young man in front of her, somewhat incredulous.

He couldn't even keep up with Hu Ge's impromptu performance during his audition, so he's clearly a complete newcomer.

However, the terms he's offering at the negotiating table now give the impression that he's been working in this industry for several years.

She did not answer immediately.

Su Wei knew that she was making plans.

The room was very quiet, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner blowing air.

Cai Yinong leaned back in her chair, tapping her fingers on the table.

His gaze fell on Su Wei's face, scrutinizing her.

The conditions that young man just proposed sounded really strange.

Five-year agreement.

Divide it into three parts and seven parts.

He takes three, and the company takes seven.

This is not a condition that a newcomer should make.

What do newcomers care about?

He asked how much guaranteed salary the company could offer him, how many roles he could take on in a year, and when he could start earning money.

Instead of sitting here, talking about his conditions in such a calm tone.

He would rather give up 70% of the money than not extend the term from ten years to five.

Even if the first year is practically a waste of time, I'd rather hold onto that elusive sense of autonomy.

This doesn't seem like the kind of eager-to-achieve success newcomer.

He seems like a seasoned veteran who's been in the industry for a long time.

Cai Yinong recalled the audition she had just attended.

He played Chonglou, but Hu Ge's impromptu performance completely disrupted his rhythm.

That's how a newcomer should act.

Naïve, inexperienced, and easily fooled.

But what she remembers more clearly are the few seconds before he uttered his first line.

In just a few seconds, his entire demeanor changed completely.

That kind of comprehension cannot be cultivated later in life.

That thing is innate.

Perhaps, this person really can't be modeled using ordinary templates.

Cai Yinong's fingers stopped.

"How about this?"

She picked up the contract from the table and placed it next to the file folder.

"I've never heard of such a condition before; I need to think about it."

Su Wei nodded in agreement.

"Then you go back first. I'll call you later."

"Okay, Mr. Cai."

Su Wei stood up and pushed the chair back to its original position.

Then she walked to the wall, picked up her bag, slung it over one shoulder, turned around and took two steps toward the door, then turned back and gave Cai Yinong a slight bow.

Cai Yinong nodded.

She followed behind and escorted Su Wei to the conference room door.

Cai Yinong stood at the door of the conference room, watching Su Wei's back turn around the corner of the corridor before turning her gaze away.

She thought to herself, "This child isn't easy to fool."

…………

When Su Wei came out of the Little White Building, the sun was already setting in the west.

The sunlight slanted in from the other end of Qingming Riverside Scene Road, casting long shadows of the trees along the roadside.

There weren't many people on the street.

He adjusted the bag strap on his shoulder and walked back the way he came.

When he got to the hotel, he stopped by the convenience store across the street and bought a bottle of water.

I unscrewed the cap and took two sips before the dryness in my throat eased a bit.

Back in his room, he threw his bag on the bed and collapsed onto it.

He didn't turn on the light; he just lay there, watching the sky outside the window gradually darken.

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

All the necessary conditions have been laid out.

As for the final outcome, that's beyond his control.

All he needs to do now is wait.