Huayu: You were supposed to be a top star, but you've become capital?

There was a gentle knock on the office door, and then Xiao Yang walked in with Bai Mengyan.

"Brother Shen!"

Bai Mengyan's face immediately lit up with a big smile when she saw Lin Shen, and her eyes curved into crescent moons.

"You're here?" Lin Shen nodded with a smile, then pointed to Jia Shikai behind his desk.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is Jia Shikai, President Jia, the head of Lucky Media, my partner, and your boss from now on."

Bai Mengyan immediately turned to Jia Shikai and bowed respectfully: "Hello, Mr. Jia! I am Bai Mengyan."

Jia Shikai sized up the girl in front of him.

He wasn't particularly tall, but his proportions were great. He had a round face with a touch of childishness, bright eyes, and a small tiger tooth when he smiled, making him look both lively and a little naive.

Wearing a simple knit sweater paired with light blue jeans, she exudes youthful energy.

This was the first time Lin Shen had brought someone to his own company, and Jia Shikai had a subtle feeling in his heart, so he couldn't help but glance back and forth between Lin Shen and Bai Mengyan.

This guy has worked with so many actresses before, from Yang Mi to Zheng Shuang to Zhao Liying, but I've never seen him bring any of them back.

Now they've suddenly signed this young girl and are even personally arranging things for her... Could it be...?

When Lao Jia looked at Bai Mengyan again, he inevitably had a different feeling about her.

Hmm, she's cute... wait, isn't Zhao Liying also cute?

Oh, I see. So this guy doesn't dislike cute types, he just doesn't like older women! This girl in front of him looks so young and fresh.

Feeling he had figured out the truth, Jia Shikai immediately put on a smile much warmer than usual, and his voice softened:

"Hey, Xiaobai, right? Come on, sit down, don't stand. Xiao Yang, get me a glass of water." The friendly attitude made Xiao Yang, who was standing next to her, secretly gasp in surprise.

"Thank you, Mr. Jia!" Bai Mengyan was flattered and quickly sat down on the sofa next to her.

"Don't be so formal, we're all family now." Jia Shikai chuckled and started chatting casually, "Xiao Bai, how old are you this year? Where are you from?"

Bai Mengyan was flattered, not expecting the CEO of such a large company to be so approachable. She quickly sat down obediently and answered all her questions.

"Mr. Jia, I was born in 94, and my hometown is Diaozhou, Jiangsu Province."

"94? Great, just one year younger than Lin Shen, the perfect age."

Jia Shikai nodded in satisfaction and blurted it out. Then, realizing it might be a little inappropriate, he coughed lightly and continued, "..."

What does your family do? Do they support your career in the entertainment industry?

"My parents are both factory workers, and they are very supportive of me, saying that young people should pursue their dreams."

Bai Mengyan answered honestly, thinking to herself that President Jia was a really good person, so concerned about the family situation of his employees.

Lin Shen listened from the side, and seeing Old Jia's increasingly amiable, even somewhat interrogative demeanor, he could easily understand what his old friend was thinking.

But he was too lazy to point it out on the spot, so he just smiled and shook his head, saying to Xiao Yang, "Bring the contract over."

Then, turning to Jia Shikai, the topic was brought back on track:

"Old Jia, arrange a reliable agent for her, preferably a female agent, someone attentive. Also, doesn't the company have some vacant apartments? Arrange one for her, it will be convenient for her future training and life."

Lin Shen had considered having the experienced Lao Jia temporarily serve as Bai Mengyan's agent, but seeing Lao Jia's excessive enthusiasm, he decided against it.

Besides, Lao Jia doesn't care as much about the development plans for female artists as he does for male artists, so it would be more appropriate to find a dedicated female agent to manage them.

Upon hearing this, Jia Shikai also restrained his overly personal emotions and returned to work mode: "Okay, I'll contact them right away."

He made a phone call, and soon after, a woman in her early thirties, dressed smartly and neatly, knocked on the door and came in.

"President Jia, President Lin."

Jia Shikai introduced, "This is Bai Mengyan, a newly signed artist in the company. Xiao Bai, this is Li Rong, who will be your manager from now on. She is very experienced and has managed many newcomers. You can contact her if you need anything."

Bai Mengyan quickly stood up: "Hello, Sister Rong!"

Li Rong smiled at her: "Hello Mengyan, welcome to Lucky Film. Let me show you around the company and we can talk about the initial arrangements, okay?"

Bai Mengyan looked at Lin Shen and Jia Shikai. Lin Shen nodded to her: "Go ahead, and listen carefully to Sister Rong's arrangements."

"Okay! Goodbye, Brother Shen! Goodbye, President Jia!" Bai Mengyan bowed again before following Li Rong out of the office.

The door closed, leaving only Lin Shen and Jia Shikai in the office.

Jia Shikai picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Lin Shen mischievously:

"Tell me, what are your plans for this girl? Do you really just see her as a potential entertainer?"

Lin Shen knew that Lao Jia hadn't given up his gossipy thoughts, and chuckled:

"What am I thinking? I just think she's worth nurturing. Lekai is currently lacking in female artists, so signing her won't be a loss."

"Alright, if you're talking about business, then it's business." Jia Shikai didn't delve into it further and got back to the main topic, "So, what are the specific plans?"

"First, we'll provide systematic training in acting, dialogue, and physical expression, step by step. She has a decent foundation and is popular with the audience, but she lacks professional training and on-screen experience."

Lin Shen paused for a moment, then continued, "The Tomb Raider series is still in preparation. See if you have any suitable supporting roles. The role doesn't need to be big, but it's best if she has some memorable moments. Let her join the cast, get a feel for the atmosphere of the production."

Jia Shikai pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, I'll have the casting director keep an eye out for her. This girl seems quite clever and likable. Starting from a low point has its advantages; she's obedient and hardworking."

"Okay, you can handle the coordination. I'll be joining the production after National Day. Is the schedule okay?"

"No problem, everything's been arranged. Do you have any personal plans before you join the crew?" Jia Shikai asked, flipping through the schedule.

"I have to fly to Guangdong next week to check on the quality of the first batch of goods at the factory. I won't feel at ease unless I see it for myself," Lin Shen said.

Jia Shikai scribbled a few lines on the itinerary: "Guangdong Province... okay, I can manage the time. Well then, since we're going, let's not make the trip for nothing."

In Shenzhen and Guangzhou, I'll coordinate two brand appearances or media events for you. You're quite popular there right now, so let's maintain your exposure.

Especially with Gucci, you just made an appearance at the dinner, which will solidify your image in the South China market.

"Okay, you can arrange it." Lin Shen had no objection. That's how top-tier traffic works; time is measured in minutes, and every trip must be maximized in value.

With the business concluded, Lin Shen glanced at the time and stood up:

"That's all for now. Xiao Yang will handle the details of the trip to Guangdong Province. I have something else to attend to, so I'll be going now."

"Where are you busy again?" Jia Shikai asked casually.

"Shenzhen Investment has finalized the investment agreement with Mao Wenchao and Qu Fang of Xiaohongshu," Lin Shen said while adjusting his cuffs.

Mentioning this, Jia Shikai perked up: "Oh? They reached an agreement? They've agreed?"

Lin Shen's lips curled up slightly: "It's almost done. After a week of back and forth, the framework is finally set."

In fact, in the past week, apart from dealing with the fan wars and selecting new members for his own group, Lin Shen spent most of his energy on the protracted negotiations with Mao Wenchao and Qu Fang.

Initially, the other party did have reservations about bringing in a celebrity as a major shareholder, worrying that it was just a hobby or would bring unnecessary trouble from the entertainment industry.

However, Lin Shen's side was very well prepared:

Firstly, Shenzhen Investment is willing to invest several million dollars in cash at a valuation level no lower than that of the main institutional investors in the Series A round.

This is still an important source of funding for Xiaohongshu, which has just completed its Series A funding round and is rapidly expanding.

Secondly, Lin Shen's team provided a detailed "Celebrity Shareholder Resource Empowerment Plan," which included Lin Shen himself serving as the Chief Experience Officer and deeply involved in the project.

This also includes continuously producing high-quality fashion and lifestyle content, and a commitment to leveraging its rising Trajectory brand and the resources of its acquired original design stores.

As one of the first key partner brands to join Xiaohongshu, it serves as a benchmark case for celebrity-created brands + community.

At the same time, the influence of Lucky Media and even Lin Shen personally in the entertainment industry can provide a unique channel for Xiaohongshu's expansion beyond its original circle.

Finally, it's because of Lin Shen's influence as a top celebrity. In the past week, a fan war between Wu, Lu, and Lin has swept the entire internet.

This allowed people like Mao Wenchao and Qu Fang, who are deeply involved in the internet industry, to truly understand the meaning of the term "top-tier traffic."

This is a pervasive attention, an energy that can ignite discussions within specific circles and even break through existing boundaries.

They realized that Lin Shen brought not only money and content, but also a huge pool of targeted users and a phenomenal topic.

In the early stages of community startup and expansion, this kind of energy is invaluable.

Ultimately, both sides compromised and reached a rather creative cooperation agreement:

Shenzhen Capital Group invested cash to acquire approximately 7.5% of Xiaohongshu's equity prior to its Series B funding round.

At the same time, Lin Shen personally signed a long-term, in-depth cooperation agreement in the form of resource investment, and his performance in terms of content production and brand entry will be directly linked to a portion of the warrants.

When conditions are met in the future, the rights can be exercised gradually, eventually bringing the cumulative shareholding ratio of Lin Shen and related entities close to or even reaching 10%.

This approach satisfies Lin Shen's goal of holding 10% of the shares, alleviates the pressure of excessive dilution of Xiaohongshu's current equity, and deeply binds long-term interests together.

"It's a bit difficult to acquire more shares, but by taking it slowly with a combination of cash and stock options, there's still a chance," Lin Shen concluded.

Jia Shikai quickly did some mental calculations and nodded: "The ratio and conditions you offered are very appropriate. They demonstrate our sincerity without interfering with their team."

The key point is that your endorsement as a celebrity shareholder will be a significant asset when they seek further funding or expand into new markets.

"That's why it took a week." Lin Shen picked up his coat.

"They need time to digest this, and they are also assessing how much substantial content and ecosystem value I can bring in addition to money and traffic."

The data from this week's fan war has likely given them a clearer understanding of what influence truly means.

"So ubiquitous, huh?" Jia Shikai laughed.

"Those kids are making a huge fuss online, but who knew they'd inadvertently give you leverage in your negotiations. Alright, go on ahead, don't keep General Manager Mao and General Manager Qu waiting."