Shen Huai didn't press further, but simply pointed to the coffee shop by the roadside: "Want to talk?"
Song Yimian hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
The two went into the coffee shop and found a booth.
Shen Huai didn't bother with pleasantries and went straight to the point: "I heard you've terminated your contract with Hua Rong?"
Although Shen Huai didn't take Hua Rong seriously, Chenxing Company had planted people in Menghe, so it was no problem for them to find out this kind of information.
Song Yimian, however, thought that Hua Rong was so angry with him that she had already announced the termination of their contract before he even left the police station.
He nodded, then remained silent, waiting for Shen Huai to continue asking questions.
Shen Huai usually deals with all sorts of cunning old foxes in his work, and has never encountered a naive little rabbit like Song Yimian before. He sighed inwardly, but remained calm and composed on the surface, controlling the pace of the entire interrogation.
Song Yimian was no match for him; he easily got all the information out of him.
Shen Huai pondered for a moment and said, "You mean, you plan to take the course first and then submit your resume yourself? — Have you found a suitable school yet?"
Song Yimian shook his head, unable to resist asking, "Brother Shen, what exactly do you want to see me about?"
Shen Huai crossed his arms and looked into Song Yimian's eyes: "I'm here to ask you if you'd be willing to sign with me and become my artist?"
Song Yimian was stunned, and almost stammered, "Me? You want to sign me?!"
Shen Huai nodded.
Song Yimian was stunned by this unexpected windfall, and it took him a while to come to his senses. His face was bitter as he said, "Thank you, Brother Shen, but I don't need your sympathy..."
Shen Huai laughed helplessly: "You think I'm pitying you?"
"Isn't it difficult...?"
Over the past two years, Song Yimian's confidence has been worn down time and time again. He had seen Chu Meibo's performance and was amazed by it. He simply couldn't believe that Shen Huai had such a talented actor under his wing, and that he would even think highly of him.
Shen Huai also saw this, and he said solemnly, "I sympathize with you and have many other ways to help you. There's no need for me to use my professional ethics to pay the price. I'm signing you because I see your potential, and I think you can become an excellent actor."
Upon hearing his words, Song Yimian's face slowly brightened.
For him now, nothing could inspire him more than those words.
Shen Huai took out the contract and pushed it over: "Take a look at the contract first."
Holding the contract, Song Yimian still felt a bit like he was in a dream. Although he felt like he was about to fly away, the lesson Hua Rong had taught him before still made him a little more cautious.
"Brother Shen, I... can I take the contract back to take a look?" Song Yimian said, then, fearing Shen Huai would misunderstand, he quickly added, "It's not that I don't trust Brother Shen, it's just..."
“It’s alright.” Shen Huai didn’t mind. “Even if you didn’t say anything, I would still suggest that you go back and carefully review the contract. If possible, it would be best to find a lawyer to review it for you.”
Song Yimian was both grateful and guilty: "I understand, but thank you anyway, Brother Shen."
"You're welcome." Shen Huai smiled, and seeing that he still looked a little uneasy, he said a few more words, "You don't need to feel indebted to me. We are partners, equals. We have our own professional fields. I help you find resources, but to some extent, your performance will also bring me new resources. We are mutually beneficial."
Song Yimian seemed to be shocked by his words and said in a low voice, "No one has ever told me these things before."
Hua Rong would always tell him that if it weren't for her, he would never have had this opportunity, or she would scold him for wasting the resources she had worked so hard to find for him. Song Yimian always felt very sorry for her, so at work, he constantly yielded and obediently listened to Hua Rong, never daring to have his own ideas.
But after hearing Shen Huai say this, he felt enlightened, and his slightly hunched back gradually straightened up.
He said earnestly to Shen Huai, "Brother Shen, thank you."
Song Yimian knew that Shen Huai didn't really need to say these things. He was grateful to him for not saying them and would listen to him more in the future, just like Hua Rong had done.
But Shen Huai still gave him some pointers.
For Song Yimian, these words were just as important as the encouragement Shen Huai had given him before.
Although he hasn't hired a lawyer yet, his heart is gradually leaning towards Shen Huai's side.
Song Yimian stood up, bowed to Shen Huai, and then walked out of the coffee shop, suppressing his excitement. Once outside, he finally couldn't contain his joy, clenched his fist and jumped up, almost crashing into a tree. In the end, like a frightened little rabbit, he grabbed the contract and ran away as fast as he could.
Shen Huai was still sitting in the coffee shop when he happened to see this scene and couldn't help but laugh.
He suddenly realized that signing a newcomer like Song Yimian was much more interesting than dealing with those seasoned veterans.
Chapter 87
Song Yimian returned to his residence and began packing his things. This was a house the company had rented for him, and since the contract was being terminated, he definitely couldn't continue living there.
Hua Rong quickly received the news and rushed over.
At this moment, Song Yimian's face had returned to calm. He originally thought he would hate or even be afraid of Hua Rong, but after talking with Shen Huai, he found that many things were not as terrible as he had imagined. Even Hua Rong was nothing special.
Hua Rong, with an air of superiority, asked, "Are you really sure you want to terminate the contract?"
Song Yimian nodded.
Hua Rong took out the termination agreement, and Song Yimian carefully read it through. He had previously taken Shen Huai's contract to a lawyer, who was very kind and not only helped him review the contract but also taught him how to read it. Although the termination agreement was much simpler than the contract, Song Yimian had to be more cautious because the other party was Hua Rong.
Hua Rong looked at him and became increasingly suspicious.
"You'd better think this through. If you terminate your contract with me, you won't have such a good opportunity again. That's how the entertainment industry is. Do you think you can get rid of this kind of thing by changing companies? Impossible. This industry is that cruel. How can you possibly surpass others, let alone stand out, without putting in some effort..."
Song Yimian ignored her, but she became increasingly agitated, feeling as if things were beyond her control. She had always felt superior when facing Song Yimian, believing that she could firmly control him, but at this moment, she felt that Song Yimian in front of her was like a different person, making her completely unpredictable.
After reviewing the contract and confirming there were no problems, Song Yimian, imitating Shen Huai, signed his name with a pen and handed it to Hua Rong, calmly saying, "Sister Hua, I have signed the agreement. Please sign and stamp it."
Hua Rong frowned, confirming that Song Yimian was indeed different from before. With a thought, she said, "I forgot to bring the company seal. I'll go back and get it stamped first, and then you can come to the company to get it from me."