Seeing Director Yu's disappointed expression, Fu Cheng had a sudden thought and asked, "Director Yu, who is this?"
Director Yu: "This is Xiao Mei's agent. He's the one who discovered her. I really don't know where he found such a good actress..."
Upon hearing this, Fu Cheng couldn't help but take another look at Shen Huai's back, secretly memorizing the name.
Chapter 79
After a period of busy work, Ye Cang Studio has taken shape.
The studio doesn't have many people, only a dozen or so staff members, but they were all carefully selected by Shen Huai. He also hired two assistants to help him with some miscellaneous tasks.
Unexpectedly, a major event occurred shortly after the studio was established.
Ye Cang's album "Rebirth" was nominated for the 55th Coron Awards. As the most prestigious award for rock music worldwide, this news caused a sensation in domestic and international media as soon as it was announced.
In the past, Shen Huai would probably have been overwhelmed with work, but with the studio, all members worked together and handled the follow-up matters in an orderly manner.
Although some shortcomings were exposed in the process, these were minor issues.
Just as Shen Huai and Ye Cang were discussing how to improve the studio, Xue Chengge came over and resigned.
Xue Chengge looked very guilty: "Brother Ye, Brother Shen, I'm sorry, we agreed to work for a year, but I have to break the contract."
Ye Cang and Shen Huai exchanged a glance and asked Xue Chengge, "Why are you so sudden? Did something happen?"
Xue Chengge swallowed hard before speaking, "I... I didn't know what path I should take before, but seeing what Brother Ye has come this far, I remembered my original passion for music, so I want to become a real musician."
As he spoke, he became increasingly remorseful: "Along the way, Brother Ye and Brother Shen have taken good care of me, especially Brother Ye, who often gives me pointers on songwriting. What I did was really wrong..."
"I thought it was something else!" Ye Cang laughed. "Actually, I've had this idea for a while now. I've read the songs you've written. You're a very thoughtful person with good basic skills, so I wanted to discuss it with A-Huai and have you change your position."
Shen Huai continued, "Cheng Ge, do you want to become a signed artist with Morning Star?"
Xue Chengge was stunned, and it took him a long time to come to his senses before he stammered, "Brother Ye... are you kidding me?"
Ye Cang said helplessly, "Why are you teasing me? I was just talking about this with Ah Huai."
While recommending hidden gems on his Weibo account, "Your Dad," Ye Cang got to know many outstanding original musicians. These musicians are all very creative and insightful; their works may have some flaws, but they all have great potential.
Unfortunately, the music market today is superficial, accepting almost only mature music and being very harsh on experimental music, leaving these musicians with very little room to survive.
Some succumb to reality and write generic pop songs, while others go underground and persist in their ideals despite poverty.
They are just like Li Jun back then, with no chance to get ahead, and were battered and bruised by reality.
Ye Cang couldn't save Li Jun back then, so he could only remember the song "The Dying Traveler" for him, at least leaving a trace of him in this world.
But after his rebirth, he often wondered if he had a chance to help these people. They didn't ask for much; they just hoped that someone could hear their songs.
Ye Cang didn't have this ability before, but the success of "Rebirth" made it possible for all of this to become a reality.
Although it may seem presumptuous of him, he hopes to use his own efforts to gradually recreate the golden age of music that once flourished.
After hearing his plan, Shen Huai felt a sense of emotion.
The entertainment industry is fiercely competitive these days, with newcomers emerging one after another. As a senior, it's easy to be swept aside by these powerful new waves. Not to mention mentoring, there are even many instances of suppression and framing.
People like Ye Cang, who mentor newcomers without regard to cost, are extremely rare.
Xue Chengge's eyes lit up when he heard the signing conditions Shen Huai mentioned. These conditions were far too generous for a newcomer. Of course, this generosity was not only material, but more importantly, the creative environment was extremely relaxed.
Xue Chengge couldn't help but be tempted, but she was still a little worried: "But if this happens, it's like we're taking away your resources, Brother Ye. What if in the future..."
Ye Cang was surprised that he was worried about these things, and he was both amused and exasperated. He tapped him on the head and said deliberately, "What? Worried that you guys will surpass me?"
Xue Chengge coughed and said, "Well... it's not impossible..."
Ye Cang wasn't angry at his confidence; on the contrary, he was even happier: "If you can really surpass me, that would be a good thing. It would mean that this industry is getting better and better."
“However…” Ye Cang squinted and looked Xue Chengge up and down, “Do you think I’m a pushover? If you want to surpass me, you’ll have to cultivate for another hundred years.”
Xue Chengge: "..."
He shouldn't have been moved. That arrogant, cocky attitude makes you want to punch him; that's Ye Ge's true nature.
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While Ye Cang's studio was thriving, Hua Rong was in a state of utter chaos.
Hua Rong looked at Xu Anqi, who stood in front of her completely unconcerned, and was so angry that she could barely maintain her kind expression.
“Xu Anqi! Don’t forget who put you in this position! Now that you’ve grown up, you’re starting to disobey me? Don’t forget, I can lift you up, and I can also make you fall down.”
Xu Anqi simply scoffed, "Sister Hua, do you think I'm new to this industry? If you want to find someone to replace me, you'll have to see if she has the ability!"
Hua Rong narrowed her eyes and finally understood. She wondered why Xu Anqi was throwing a tantrum at her for no reason. It turned out it was because of the new artist she had recently signed.
Hua Rong's expression immediately softened: "An Qi, what's with all the jealousy? She's just a newcomer, how could she possibly threaten your position?"
Xu Anqi showed her no respect whatsoever: "She's just a newcomer. You're already asking me, Sister Hua, to use my resources to promote her. If she becomes famous later, will there still be a place for me in the company?"
“Anqi, don’t be unreasonable,” Hua Rong said patiently. “You don’t even think much of Shilan’s role. Use it to mentor a younger actress; she’ll be grateful to you…”
"What a joke! Do I need her gratitude?" Xu Anqi sneered. "Sister Hua, you know my temper. What's mine is mine, and no one else can touch it, let alone that little bitch Bai Shilan!"
Hua Rong tried to persuade Xu Anqi with kind words for a long time, but Xu Anqi remained unmoved. Hua Rong lost her patience, and the two parted on bad terms.
Xu Anqi stormed out of Hua Rong's office, ran to the rooftop, and angrily took out a cigarette.