star of the peninsula

"Here, a greeting gift."

The conversation did not end with the signing. Chen Chen called Xu Xian to his office and threw a script to her.

"This is?"

Xu Xian didn't flip through it immediately, but stood there obediently holding the script.

"A TV series called 'Dazzling'." Chen Chen leaned back in his chair slowly. "The script is good, and the role of the heroine is suitable for you. Go back and take a good look at it. Filming will start at the end of the year."

"This..." Xu Xian was a little confused, "Just give it to me directly?"

"Do you want me to tell you that this is just an audition opportunity?" Chen Chen snorted, "C headquarters puts people into its own crew without having to answer to anyone except me."

"So, you have to give me an explanation in the end."

"The performance of TV series is not important. C Headquarters needs to gain a foothold and grow stronger through one work after another. A large number of works used to accumulate experience are necessary."

"At this time, we should use more of our own actors. Giving opportunities to others is definitely not as good as giving them to our own people."

"But our actors must also grow, at least in a visible way, otherwise it would be a waste of resources."

"I have collected all your previous works and read them." Chen Chen softened his tone here, "Well, you have a lot of room for improvement. If you work hard, you can show everyone something different."

"First-rate actors depend on their talent, while second-rate actors can squeeze in as long as they try their best."

"You should first work hard to climb up to the second-rate, and then let the market carefully examine you to see if you have the potential to become a first-rate actor."

"Do you understand? The female lead position is not given for free. You have to earn it with your hard work." Chen Chen looked at Xu Xian, "You also have to give me an answer about your acting skills with your progress. This is related to how the company will view you in the future."

"Xu Xian understands."

Xu Xian, who was sitting opposite the desk, held the script against her chest and nodded seriously.

"..."

"Just say what you want to say. Didn't your sisters tell you that your face can't hide words? Just ask if you want to ask!"

Seeing that she was frowning and looked like she wanted to ask something but didn't dare to, Chen Chen felt uncomfortable and asked her to speak out.

"What I want to ask is, have you always been so simple and rough in your words?" Xu Xian asked curiously: "It is said that you are a very smart person, but don't smart people always like to speak vaguely?"

"It depends on who I'm dealing with." Chen Chen still spoke directly, "If you are a signed artist of C headquarters, or one who is far from the top, then I will speak very directly."

"My resources are enough for you to eat for a long time, and it will take a long time before you are qualified to see my back. Naturally, I don't mind setting up an environment where you can choose."

"Choose it yourself, do it yourself, go to the market and let the market reward you. This way, whether it is good or bad, you can accept it willingly, and the company will not have any complaints."

"I am happy to do this kind of thing that is easy for you and me, because your acting career, which you value very much, is actually a trivial matter for the wealthy C headquarters."

"My words are a little hurtful, I hope you can understand my main meaning and ignore the unpleasant parts."

Chen Chen gave himself a soft patch in the end, but his attitude did not change, and he only took action with his words.

"There is no such thing as hard work being rewarded in the entertainment industry, so the environment you set up for me where I can make my own choices and bear the consequences is the best." Xu Xian's attitude became more submissive. "Xu Xian can only thank you for this. Thank you for providing an environment that cannot be provided anywhere else."

"There are some things I must explain in advance. This kind of environment will only exist during the period of rapid development of C headquarters." Chen Chen reminded: "Once the development of C headquarters slows down, the company will have to consider the return on investment." "That's right. It's better to say that you are willing to consider it at that time. You have been doing charity for a long time." Xu Xian replied.

"It's all fine as long as you understand." Chen Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, "Work hard, use your contributions to gain favor, and use your efforts to accumulate goodwill. This way, even if you encounter something bad in the future, you can at least use your face to get one or two chances to turn things around."

"Go read the script. If you need an acting teacher, apply to the company. You will get a reply soon." Chen Chen waved his hand, indicating that she could leave. "This is the only job you have during this period. I hope it will give you a good start on your acting career."

"I will definitely not let you down. Goodbye, President."

Xu Xian bowed and turned to leave.

"..."

"Oh my god, I'm so suffocated!"

The sound of the door closing was heard, and Shirley came out from the cabinet behind Chen Chen.

Just now, because she didn't want to meet her old colleague in an awkward place, Shirley actually hid in the closet in front of Chen Chen.

"Is it hot in there?" Chen Chen handed her his cup of water. "We'll meet sooner or later. There's no point in hiding."

"It's different!" Shirley drank a lot of water in one breath, put the cup down and wiped her mouth before explaining, "We can meet somewhere else, but it's definitely not okay for the first meeting to be in your office. It will be awkward later!"

"OK, it's not hard to understand." Chen Chen smiled, "It's really amazing that you can get in. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to get in."

"What are you doing in there? Are you rehearsing your reaction when you get caught cheating?" Shirley joked, then looked at Chen Chen like a fangirl. "But it's quite refreshing to listen to you guys talking from behind. You've rarely shown the aura of a big boss. You're totally different than usual, with two minds and two faces!"

"Because you, Senior Xu Xian, are a person who admires the strong." Chen Chen spread his hands, "Show her the tough attitude of a strong person, tell her what she should do, what she must do, and what the consequences will be if she does it well or badly. This will make it easier and faster to control her, and I can be more relaxed."

"What if it were me? How would you treat me if I came to C headquarters for an interview?"

Shirley suddenly had an idea and wanted to ask Chen Chen in particular.

"There's no chance." Chen Chen rolled his eyes. "I won't want you!"

"Why?!" Shirley looked unhappy, "Because of my previous performance at SM?"

"Because you are too sober." Chen Chen's answer surprised Shirley. "The entertainment industry is a world of performance, a world for fans and audiences to fantasize about. So why would I put an artist who is sober and doesn't want to talk into my company in this world? Do you think you have a good life?!"

"Fortunately, I got to know you as an ordinary human being, Shirley." Shirley's dissatisfaction disappeared, and she just felt fortunate. "If I were in another identity, you might not want to approach me."

"Not really." Chen Chen joked, "As long as I don't work with you, it's fine. It's still comfortable to hang out with you. Maybe we can become good friends."

"Is this the adult world?" Shirley puffed up her cheeks and acted out, "Shirley doesn't understand. It's so complicated and scary."

Chen Chen responded by slapping her on the butt.

"Personality Correction Palm!"

"Please wake up!"

...(End of chapter)