TPH Chapter 21.1

The Protagonist’s Halo [Arc 1] Chapter 21.1: Entertainment Circle Vase (27)

The meeting obviously ended in failure.
Although Xiao Han didn’t explain in detail after returning, Bu Yu guessed something. It was indeed common to have financial sponsors in the entertainment industry. Many people were willing to risk everything to get something, but some were not willing to do so.
Xiao Han repeated to her agent what she had said to Luo Qiyi, then folded her arms and smiled, “I won’t flatter anyone just to get something, and I won’t do that in the future.”
With the mentality of having nothing, she filmed her scenes seriously.
It’s best not to expect anything else from her.
She said to Bu Yu with a gentle smile, “So if you become my agent, you’ll probably end up with a lot of trouble instead of a huge star.”
She gave Bu Yu the right to choose, giving up her willful artist and bringing in someone Bu Yu was more optimistic about and more adaptable to the entertainment industry.
Xiao Han would not blame or resent Bu Yu for this, but there would be no relationship between them in the future, just like Ji Yanhuai.
That’s right, she showed her love and hate clearly.
Agent Bu Yu took a deep breath, then looked Xiao Han straight in the eye and said seriously, “I can promise that as long as I’m your agent, I’ll do my best to help you.”
Bu Yu didn’t say anything like she would always be by Su Man’s side to support her, because that was too fake. The entertainment industry is an unpredictable place. Don’t make promises lightly, especially when you are not sure you can keep them.
She smiled again and said, “Isn’t it an agent’s job to help artists solve their problems?”
Just as she said, Bu Yu took care of the aftermath for Xiao Han. Xiao Han could simply and without hesitation reject Luo Qiyi, without even giving him any face. The agent would have to handle any troubles that might arise later. For example, the film’s leading actress was out of the picture, and the spokesperson contract was also out of the question.
Fortunately, because of Xiao Han’s previous calmness, agent Bu Yu did not have high expectations for this matter.
After making several calls in a row, agent Bu Yu hesitated again and said, “Should we tell President Shen about this?” For example, an artist under his name has offended a big boss again.
Xiao Han was flipping through a book she had recently enjoyed reading. When she heard her words, she looked up and replied, “It’s up to you. I don’t care.”
Shen Can just said “I know” on the phone, as if it was just a trivial matter.
In fact, this was also what he was thinking in his heart. It didn’t matter if Su Man offended someone. She would come to him crying and begging for favors in the future anyway.
In the future, all projects related to Su Man, whether it is film and television or variety shows, will be gilded, and investors in the entertainment industry will be scrambling to get in.
Luo Qiyi? Shen Can recalled a name that he had some recollection of in both his past lives. No wonder he didn’t invest in the entertainment industry later.

Shen Can remembered what was privately said about Su Man in the circle in his previous life. She was not only willful and easy to offend people, but also very vindictive.

Thinking of this, President Shen, who usually spoke very little, said solemnly on the phone, “Youyi is not so bad that it can’t even protect a single artist. Please tell Su Man that Youyi Company will be the most solid support for every artist. Please take good care of her. If she needs anything, just tell the company directly.”

The agent Bu Yu, who has been working at Youyi since its inception, said: “…”

When did Mr. Shen become so considerate and caring towards artists?

Although she was a little frightened by Shen Can’s unusually good attitude, Bu Yu still breathed a sigh of relief. With Mr. Shen’s words, she was not afraid of offending anyone. She could be more relaxed about many things, which would be better for Su Man.

Not only did Xiao Han not care about the matter of the movie heroine and spokesperson, Bu Yu also had no hope and started arranging new work for her own artists.

But at this moment, the director of the crew called again to propose signing the contract, saying that she could join the crew now.

The public relations department of Yaojing Group under Luo Qiyi’s name also sent a new contract. The endorsement fee was increased from 30 million to 45 million, and the contract period was two years, which was quite generous.

This drastic change caught even the agent Bu Yu off guard. “What does Mr. Luo mean by this?”

“If you want to know, just call him and ask him.”

Xiao Han’s direct words made her agent Bu Yu choke, but she inexplicably felt that what she said made sense. Could it be that they still had to guess here and there because of this action, like the ancient people who speculated on the king’s intentions, racking their brains to figure out what the big boss Luo Qiyi meant? In the past, Bu Yu was used to doing so, but… anyway, Xiao Han didn’t give Luo Qiyi any face last time.

You have already offended enough people, so why are you afraid of offending more?

Bu Yu tried to call Luo Qiyi, and unexpectedly he actually answered the phone.

Who know if it was because of Xiao Han and Mr. Shen’s attitude, but Bu Yu’s attitude on the phone was neither humble nor arrogant. She didn’t try to flatter or fawn on the other party just because he was a financial tycoon and an investor, and she asked directly.

Luo Qiyi chuckled softly, seemingly unconcerned. “Before, it was just my personal desire to pursue Miss Su Man, but I didn’t mean to use it as a threat. I do feel sorry for being rejected so directly by Miss Su Man, but this will not affect our cooperation. I am looking forward to Miss Su Man’s performance as the heroine of the movie.”

No one can resist interests, especially legitimate interests, Luo Qiyi thought firmly.

In fact, Su Man’s rejection attitude when they met last time really surprised him.

Luo Qiyi felt truly regretful about this.

But from the beginning to the end, he never thought of changing the heroine. Choosing Su Man was mixed with his selfish motives, but everything else was considered from the perspective of business interests. Su Man played the heroine of this movie, which also maximized the benefits.

After the call ended, Bu Yu wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, she decided not to say anything so as not to influence Xiao Han’s decision.

But Xiao Han didn’t think too long. She gave the answer in just one or two seconds, “Reject them all for me.”

“And by the way, I’ll put him on the blacklist of people I won’t cooperate with in the future.”

Xiao Han had also been in a position as high as Luo Qiyi, and she knew a thing or two about the boring mentality of those in a higher position.

Luo Qiyi wanted to play games with her, haha,

Whoever said he wanted to play games with him, with Xiao Han’s way of playing, he would never sit down and discuss any rules or techniques with him, but would just overturn the entire chessboard at once.

Just like Xiao Han said, since you have the mentality of having nothing, why should you still put yourself in a difficult position?

When Bu Yu heard her words, she was stunned for a moment, then nodded, “I will reject them all.”

In fact, she felt a little happy in her heart, perhaps because she had been in the entertainment industry for so many years and rarely met people like Xiao Han.

She realized that she shouldn’t apply other people’s standards to Xiao Han.

Who says that people who reject all rules can’t reach the top? Her acting skills are so good that she can conquer everyone, so why should she endure those rules without being respected?

What does it mean to pay for what you want?

When did giving up everything become a matter of course?

Xiao Han is just different. She doesn’t care about losing anything, so she won’t risk everything and bow her head to beg for anything.

She will try her best to fulfill her duties, such as acting seriously without reservation.

Maybe it won’t satisfy Bu Yu’s ambition to be a manager, but it will make her sincerely want to do her best to help Xiao Han. At least she won’t regret it.

If Xiao Han could see her agent’s favorability level, it would definitely be around 70 or 80 by now.

Luo Qiyi was with Pei Yiren when he received the message from his assistant.

During this period, Pei Yiren used language skills to influence Luo Qiyi’s opinions, but Pei Yiren didn’t know what Luo Qiyi was thinking. She only knew that her favorability towards Luo Qiyi had not decreased.

When the filming starts, she will definitely not lose to Su Man this time, Pei Yiren thought ambitiously. She was too naive before. After being blackened by the entire network and being kicked when she was down by all kinds of people, and even the system was unable to help her as much as possible, Pei Yiren became calm and patient.

After her initial jealousy, she also realized that this might be an opportunity for her to turn the tables with the help of Su Man.

Think about what happened during the filming of the movie, such as Su Man’s character collapsed, she would not be under the harsh criticism and pressure of the entire network as before, and she could take the opportunity to whitewash herself.

Pei Yiren lowered her eyes, her mind turning back and forth several times.

Luo Qiyi answered the call from his assistant. He didn’t know what he heard, but his expression paused. “Okay, I understand.”Pei Yiren was sensitive enough to notice that he was in a bad mood. “What’s wrong?”

Luo Qiyi said calmly, “Su Man refused to act in this movie.”

Pei Yiren was stunned for a moment, then a surge of excitement surged in her heart. She even felt that Su Man must not have any golden fingers like the system, otherwise she wouldn’t be so foolish as to turn down such a great opportunity. “Why would she refuse? Is there some reason?”

Luo Qiyi was actually no less surprised than Pei Yiren, at least that was not what he had expected. He had imagined many possibilities, but before he could sit down and play the game properly, Su Man had already overturned it and left.

Pei Yiren asked again, “What about the movie?”

Luo Qiyi said calmly, “Let’s see if there are any other suitable actresses.”

Whether he was surprised or stunned, or couldn’t figure it out, she couldn’t delve into it any further.