Huayu: Starting from managing the Mahua FunAge Theater Troupe

the next day.

March 25th, around 3 AM.

Hepingli Office.

The three companies, Happy Twist Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Happy Twist Artist Management Co., Ltd., and Yunshe Culture Communication Co., Ltd., all have offices here.

It's a set of three people and three badges.

In addition to Yu Kai and the previously recruited Wang Ran, Zhu Yao, and Liu Kai, the administrative staff stationed here also include three assistants, one financial assistant, one administrative assistant, and one public relations assistant, as needed for business development.

Yu Kai controlled the finances, human resources, and administration of the three companies, which greatly reduced administrative costs.

Guo Gang and Yu Qian, who had not yet signed contracts with the company, arrived at the office one after another.

Shen Feiyang and Yu Kai greeted them.

The group took their seats in the sofa area.

Zhang Wei, the newly hired administrative assistant, poured tea for Guo Gang and Yu Qian.

"Take another look at the contracts, you two." Yu Kai handed the two contracts to Guo Gang and Yu Qian.

The two of them had already reviewed the contract; now they were just checking to see if there were any changes.

After carefully reviewing the contract and confirming that no changes had been made, the two signed it.

Guo Gang signed a ten-year contract.

Yu Qian signed a five-year contract.

Yu Qian's contract is basically based on Guo Gang's standards, with only slight adjustments to the box office revenue sharing. He can get 5% for the special performances of the company and 10% for his solo performances.

Guo Gang and Yu Qian's solo performance will definitely be a joint event, meaning they will take a total of 30%.

Yu Qian had no objection to the profit-sharing ratio; it was just a matter of changing jobs and continuing to work elsewhere.

After they finished signing the contract, Shen Feiyang said, "The company has already invested millions of yuan worth of publicity resources in Yunshe, including ten thank-you performances in Harbin, travel expenses for various media outlets, and promotion through radio, online resources, and print media."

The estimated value of a million is just that; in reality, it didn't cost a million at all, only tens of thousands.

However, Guo Gang and Yu Qian were unaware of the intricacies of the situation. They saw the ten performances in Harbin, the reporter interviews, the media reports, the recording of the works, the sold-out tickets for the Lecha Garden, and the upcoming appearance on a satellite TV program. Since these were not fake, then Shen Feiyang's claim that he had invested millions of yuan in publicity resources must also be true.

Guo Gang immediately assured him, "President Shen, we will definitely do a good job on the performance."

Shen Feiyang nodded slightly: "I brought up the company's investment not to put pressure on you, but to put myself in your shoes and understand that everything has a cause and effect."

Shen Feiyang then added, "Without the company's investment, you wouldn't be where you are today. Of course, without your creative work and performances, the company wouldn't make any money either. But once the contract is signed, you have to abide by it."

Although Shen Feiyang spoke subtly, everyone understood.

Shen Feiyang has laid out the unpleasant truths and bottom line upfront.

To put it bluntly, I won't add any conditions to the contract just because I've made you famous, but don't try to change the contract just because you've become famous.

Guo Gang nodded silently without replying.

Yu Qian nodded and said, "President Shen, I have a lunch appointment at noon. A friend is coming from out of town, and I have to go to the train station to pick him up now."

"Drink less," Shen Feiyang casually advised.

Yu Qian smiled and said, "It definitely won't interfere with tonight's performance. Everyone, I'll take my leave now."

Guo Gang also stood up and said, "President Shen, President Yu, I'll go first. I'll go find a suitable house. Living in Daxing is too far away and it might cause delays."

He now has a guaranteed annual salary and can easily rent a place in the city.

Shen Feiyang did not solve the housing problem for the company.

On the one hand, it was because they made money much more easily than the Happy Twist Troupe; on the other hand, Guo Gang resented the company bypassing him and directly intervening with Shi En's apprentice.

As the saying goes, my vassal is not your vassal.

After Yu Qian and Guo Gang left.

Yu Kai handed a document to Shen Feiyang: "President Shen, this is the initial list of contestants for 'Chinese Comedians' sent by Huanle Media."

"Let me take a look."

Shen Feiyang took the document and began to read it.

First up are six groups of veteran comedians.

Guo Da, Guo Donglin, Pan Changjiang, Xiao Lin, Ju Xu, Yin Bolin & Yin Zhuolin.

All of these people have appeared on the Spring Festival Gala, but only Guo Donglin is currently at the peak of his popularity, while Guo Da is at the end of his glory days. The others are either past their prime or their appearances on the Spring Festival Gala didn't generate much buzz.

Let's look at four more groups of new comedians.

Liaoning Folk Art Troupe (a group of disciples of Zhao Benshan), Xiao Shenyang (recommended by Zhao Benshan), Jia Ling (recommended by Feng Gong), and Happy Twist.

Xiao Shenyang?

Shen Feiyang paused for a moment.

According to Shen Feiyang, Xiao Shenyang only became Zhao Benshan's apprentice in 2006, but he had already crossed paths with Zhao Benshan in 2001 when he won the bronze medal in the first "Benshan Cup" Errenzhuan Competition.

Shen Feiyang didn't know how Xiao Shenyang had gained Zhao Benshan's appreciation and secured a direct spot in the competition.

As for Jia Ling...

Jia Ling was admitted to the crosstalk class at the Central Academy of Drama in 2001, and Feng Gong was the founder and instructor of this class.

In 2003, Jia Ling participated in the "National Crosstalk and Sketch Invitational Competition" and won the professional group championship with her work "What's Wrong". It was also through Feng Gong's recommendation that she obtained the qualification to participate.

With Zhao Benshan's fame, the show "Chinese Comedians" is already well-known in the industry, so it's normal for Feng Gong to try to secure a spot for Jia Ling after hearing the news.

There are four groups of replacement players.

Yunshe, Zhang Dali, Liu Yajin, Yang Yihua & Yang Yi.

If you join the second season of the competition and advance all the way through, you can participate in at least eight seasons of the competition, which is a pretty good position.

The other three groups have all appeared on the Spring Festival Gala.

The most famous among them are Yang Yihua and Yang Yi, a well-known father-son duo in the crosstalk world, who will fill in as the final act.

"Not bad." Shen Feiyang closed the folder and nodded slightly.

Yu Kai was a little anxious: "These contestants all seem pretty good. What if our Mahua FunAge team gets eliminated in just two episodes?"

Shen Feiyang answered from another angle: "Of the 500 audience members, 300 are between 18 and 30 years old, and 200 are between 30 and 50 years old. The male-to-female ratio in each age group is 1:1, meaning there are 250 female audience members. Do you know what our trump card is?"

"What?"

Shen Feiyang smiled broadly: "Shen Teng is handsome."

Ok……

Yu Kai thought for a moment and asked doubtfully, "Shouldn't handsome comedians be at a disadvantage?"

"But this is a variety show."

Shen Feiyang leaned back slightly: "We're not here to compete on history, we're here to compete on the future. Those veteran comedians may be famous, but audience votes aren't based on seniority, but on live performance. Shen Teng's youth, image, and performance style perfectly match the aesthetics of female audiences."

To put it bluntly, isn't it just about making Shen Teng sell his body?

Yu Kai silently complained to himself, but smiled and praised, "President Shen is truly farsighted."

"Haha. All the reporters who went to Lok Cha Yuen for interviews this afternoon have been contacted, okay?"

"We've made contact."