All the signed artists of the company attended this full company eting, including Wang Shujuan, who usually barely cos to the company.
Chen Feng had heard from Sun Xiaorui that Wang Shujuan has been coming to the company quite frequently lately. Apart from her recent lack of film contracts, she also suddenly wants to renew her contract with the company as it’s about to expire.
Actually, this change in attitude is easy to understand. After all, Fengmang Film and Television Company has shown its strength now; a single series "Mountain Order" has beco a blockbuster hit online, propelling two previously unknown young actors to stardom.
This undoubtedly makes the "old actress" Wang Shujuan feel envious and jealous.
She has worked hard for so many years to barely beco a third-tier artist, while they have effortlessly soared to the popularity level of top stars with just one hit drama. Although this is temporary, it makes countless colleagues envy greatly.
Moreover, everyone knows that if the company continues to support them, their future will be limitless.
Additionally, the company has recently started filming a new drama. Since she had previously hinted at not wanting to renew with Fengmang, Fengmang naturally let her be, and she is completely absent from this new drama.
This has made her very upset. Originally, if she were to renew her contract, with only a few signed artists currently under the company, she would definitely have a role in this new drama, and once it aired, she might gain popularity too.
In short, she’s very optimistic about Fengmang Film and Television Company’s future developnt now. Plus, Fengmang Film and Television Company has only a few signed artists, so if she renews her contract, Fengmang will definitely provide her with many resources and might even greatly promote her.
There are quite a few actresses who regain their popularity in their thirties, and compared to those seniors who successfully made a coback, what Wang Shujuan lacks is just an opportunity; she needs a company to promote her and a major patron.
As for the other signed female artists in the company, they still don’t have much fa now. This includes Luo Yingying and Jiang Shumin, who played the two female leads in "Mountain Order." Even now that "Mountain Order" is hotly airing, the popularity of the two female leads hasn’t increased much.
The reason is simple: "Mountain Order" is essentially a male-centric drama, where over eighty percent of the scenes belong to the two male leads. Though they are called female leads, their scenes are indeed few, and their presence is quite low.
Moreover, everyone watches this drama mainly for the "pure friendship" between the two male leads. What’s interesting about the two female leads acting as re vases?
Thus, Luo Yingying and Jiang Shumin’s moods have been sowhat hurt recently, as they watched Zhang Hang and Gong Yi rise to fa, while their own popularity has not grown.
Comparison leads to hurt, which is why they’ve been in a bad mood recently.
As for Yang Wenqi and Xin Yuqing, they are still considered trainees, so they only feel envy towards their seniors.
"The reason for keeping you behind is that there’s sothing I want to say to you separately."
After everyone sat around the rectangular eting table, Lu Sijia began speaking.
"Recently, the situation in our company can be described as extrely good. With the hot airing of ’Mountain Order,’ the popularity of Zhang Hang and Gong Yi is visibly soaring.
Many brand rchants have already contacted us for collaboration, but we are cautious about this and don’t accept just any brand, product, or advertisent.
The comrcial instincts of these brands are undoubtedly very keen; they have seen the potential of Zhang Hang and Gong Yi’s impending rise to stardom and have invested and bet ahead.
They have confidence in Zhang Hang, and we certainly have confidence in them too. We’ve rejected quite a few products and brands; we cannot prematurely exhaust Zhang Hang and Gong Yi’s comrcial value.
Currently, we’ve only accepted the cooperation with Jupiter Ho Textiles, where both will endorse their products for one year. This short-term contract is acceptable to both parties. They want to take advantage of the temporary fa yet worry about Zhang Hang and Gong Yi’s popularity falling after a year.
Whereas we are the opposite; we are confident that we will firmly establish Zhang Hang and Gong Yi’s status as top stars after a year, and it might even be possible to make them superstars.
Of course, although we have achieved so success, we must not be arrogant or complacent, and we should remain humble and cautious. Gong Yi and Zhang Hang, you are becoming true public figures now, and you must speak and act with caution going forward. Otherwise, if a paparazzi catches you in a compromising mont, your public image could be damaged. So be careful, careful, and more careful."
The general manager spoke, and Zhang Hang and Gong Yi nodded quickly, indicating they understood.
"Alright, next, I’ll discuss specific arrangents for you guys."
Lu Sijia then announced the planning arrangents for the company’s currently signed artists, with Zhang Hang and Gong Yi being the priority. The company will appropriately increase their exposure and help them find suitable scripts.
The focus for Luo Yingying and Jiang Shumin will still be on acting, and the company will consider creating a drama tailored for them, though specifics remain undecided.
Next are Yang Wenqi and Xin Yuqing. Yang Wenqi will continue training to enhance her acting abilities, with assignnts of small roles in crews based on her training condition for experience accumulation.
The company will consider arranging model show opportunities for Xin Yuqing, exploring her developnt in the fashion world.
At the sa ti, we’ll of course strengthen her training in various aspects.
As for Wang Shujuan, Lu Sijia only stated that the company would seriously consider her renewal request, but specific terms need further discussion.
This made Wang Shujuan feel helpless; her renewal with Fengmang hasn’t succeeded mainly due to the specific terms of the contract, with so clauses being too harsh for her to accept.
But now it seems Fengmang Film and Television Company isn’t showing any sign of concession, so she might just have to grit her teeth and sign.
She realized that Fengmang Film and Television Company initially didn’t plan to renew her contract and had a completely indifferent attitude towards whether she would renew.
This attitude has hurt her, but it also forced her to face reality. After all, she is not a major star.
After Lu Sijia finished speaking, Chen Feng, the boss, also spoke. Though in reality, he didn’t have much to say, as everything that needed to be said and done was handled by Lu Sijia.
"I have two points to make. Firstly, as long as you are loyal to the company, the company will not treat you unfairly; secondly, as long as the company doesn’t go bankrupt, it will continue to support you, unless you yourself want to leave. Alright, let’s work together and strive to improve the company, aiming to make each of you a big star."
Chen Feng delivered this simple speech, yet it won a warm round of applause from everyone present.
The company eting finally ended, and Chen Feng could finally leave.
After stepping out of the International Trade Building, Chen Feng felt thoroughly relaxed.
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