Song Yimian said calmly, "Sister Hua, you've always been very thorough in your work. Since you came all this way to terminate the contract, why didn't you bring your seal? Sister Hua, are you having second thoughts?"
Hua Rong felt embarrassed when he saw through her thoughts. She had always been very self-important and had a secret sense of superiority over the artists under her management, especially Song Yimian, whom she regarded as a good-for-nothing.
She thought about Song Yimian over and over again, but still couldn't figure out what qualities he had that would make him famous. Then she thought that he had just gone through such a big thing, so it was normal for his personality to have changed.
Thinking about it, she understood and stopped hesitating. She took the contract, signed her name quickly, took out her stamp from her bag, carefully stamped it next to her, and then handed one of the copies to Song Yimian, showing her signature kind smile.
"Yimian, I wish you a bright future."
Song Yimian looked at the outstretched hand in front of him, a slight smile curving his lips. He gently touched Hua Rong's hand, then immediately withdrew it.
"I will."
After Hua Rong left, Song Yimian, holding the termination agreement, collapsed onto the sofa as if he were completely exhausted, with a look on his face that was a mixture of crying and laughing.
The termination of the contract not only freed him from physical constraints, but also removed the shackles from his heart. Hua Rong was no longer the mountain weighing on his heart, and those dark past events gradually seemed less frightening.
He turned on his phone and dialed a number.
"Brother Shen, hello, I'm Song Yimian..."
After hanging up the phone, Song Yimian let out a long sigh of relief, clenched his fist, and for the first time in two years, he was filled with hope for the future.
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Shen Huai took Song Yimian to complete the signing procedures and chatted with him for a while.
Compared to the previous casual conversation, this time Shen Huai asked more in-depth questions. Knowing that Song Yimian had just signed a contract for the second male lead role in a crime drama, he asked him for the script and inquired in detail about his own opinions on it.
This was the first time Song Yimian had received such treatment, and he was quite flattered. He immediately shared his views.
Although Shen Huai had never acted before, he had an excellent eye and could tell that Song Yimian had done his homework. However, being well-prepared did not mean that he had a thorough understanding of the role. After all, Song Yimian was not from a professional acting background, so there were still some issues.
However, Shen Huai was still quite satisfied. In his opinion, technical problems were easy to solve; the important thing was attitude.
Moreover, Song Yimian has only lacked systematic training and has taken a purely self-taught approach, yet he still possesses a certain talent to have achieved his current performance.
Shen Huai understood the situation, and his expression softened considerably: "I think I understand. From your explanation, I think the script is quite good. Your views on character development are also very interesting, and several points are quite original..."
As Shen Huai spoke, Song Yimian listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
After Shen Huai finished speaking, Song Yimian's face showed an expression of conviction.
Shen Huai took a sip of water: "As for the rest, I'll give you advice after I finish reading the script."
Song Yimian nodded repeatedly.
Although Shen Huai wasn't an actor, his insight was sharp, and several points he made made Song Yimian feel enlightened. He no longer had any doubts about Shen Huai's abilities.
Shen Huai put the script away, but suddenly asked, "By the way, where are you staying now?"
Song Yimian scratched his head: "I'm staying in a hotel for now. I'm quite busy these days. Once I have some free time and find a place to live, I'll move in."
Shen Huai pondered for a moment: "Don't bother looking for a house."
Song Yimian: "???"
Shen Huai: "I'll take you to the company dormitory."
Forty minutes later, Song Yimian stared in disbelief at the villa complex before him, his voice trembling as he asked, "This...this is the company dormitory?!"
Shen Huai remained expressionless: "Yes, you can choose a building and move in."
Song Yimian: "..."
Just then, the door of one of the villas opened, and Chu Meibo came out carrying a schoolbag. When she saw the two of them, she greeted them.
Shen Huai felt Song Yimian gasp beside him, muttering to himself, "So it really is the dormitory..."
Chu Meibo walked over and looked at Song Yimian curiously: "Hey, is that the one from that night..."
Shen Huai nodded: "He is now my newly signed artist."
"Oh?" Chu Meibo was a little surprised, then laughed, "The kid is not bad. Our agent has a very good eye."
Song Yimian, feeling flustered under Chu Meibo's gaze, quickly bowed at a ninety-degree angle: "I will work hard!"
Chu Meibo laughed even more heartily and said to Shen Huai, "The newcomer is much cuter than Old Man Du!"
Shen Huai: "..."
Song Yimian: "???"
Chu Meibo waved and was about to leave when she suddenly remembered something and turned back, saying, "You're an actress, right? If you have any questions about acting in the future, you can ask me anytime."
Song Yimian looked delighted: "Really?"
"Of course it's true."
"Thank you, Sister Mei!"
"good!"
Chu Meibo casually comforted Song Yimian, then slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked out. Cheng Mengjiao rode up on her electric scooter in a flash: "Sister Mei, I've come to pick you up."
Chu Meibo didn't mind and got on the electric scooter and left.
Still basking in the joy of learning from the big boss, Song Yimian couldn't help but ask Shen Huai, "Where is Sister Mei going? Is the person who came to pick her up her assistant?"