sovbooks Chapter 147 Zhang Ruonan, Curious
Chapter 147 Zhang Ruonan, Curious
The Jiangzhe Media College is only a little over one kilometer away from the Hangzhou Electronic College.
Zhang Ruonan and her best friend Xu Jing often visit the food street near Jiangsu-Zhejiang Media College during their free time.
The two universities are actually just across the street from each other, one end to the other.
"The clam rice noodle place I went to last time was pretty good."
"Or we could continue going to this place, I think that's fine."
"You could also pair it with some barbecue and milk tea."
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The two girls were chatting about what to eat next.
During the youthful years of university, there are few worries about weight, and one can eat whatever one wants.
"classmate!"
"Wait a mininute."
Just then, Liu Yulan jogged up to the two of them.
This caused Zhang Ruonan and her companion to stop in their tracks, their faces showing a hint of confusion.
"Auntie, is there anything I can help you with?"
Zhang Ruonan asked politely.
"Hey, have you ever considered acting?"
"I am the head of Lan Ke Studio."
Liu Yulan introduced herself, saying that in the past she would have tested the waters first, but now she didn't need to.
The reason is simple: Lanco Studios already has a considerable reputation.
"Lanko Studio?!"
"Is it Chen Keke's studio!?"
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Before Zhang Ruonan could react, her best friend Xu Jing exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes!"
Liu Yulan answered earnestly, but she still had many feelings in her heart.
Before I knew it, my daughter had become so famous that even a random person knew her.
"Really!?"
However, Xu Jing's expression quickly became wary, fearing that someone might be impersonating a celebrity's studio to scam people.
"We can provide verification, and we can also provide a Weibo verified account."
Liu Yulan spoke without hesitation.
It's normal to be cautious; they're not afraid of verification.
After she finished speaking, Xu Jing couldn't help but show a look of astonishment on her face.
"Nannan, this seems to be true!?"
Xu Jing continued speaking, but Zhang Ruonan still looked a little dazed.
She seemed to have no idea that she would be spotted by a talent scout as soon as she passed by the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Media College.
Hearing my best friend's surprised expression when she talked about Lan Ke Studio, it seems this studio is quite famous.
She hadn't heard of it before. Although she liked some singers and celebrities, it didn't mean she always paid attention to the entertainment industry.
"Nannan, you must seize this opportunity."
"This is Lanco Studio, who knows, you might become a big star in the future."
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Before Zhang Ruonan could think further, Xu Jing spoke up anxiously.
"Jingjing, let me think about it."
Unfortunately, Zhang Ruonan still looked hesitant.
"Let's find a place to discuss this in detail first."
"I am Liu Yulan, the head of Lan Ke Studio."
"This is my assistant, Feng Xiaoyu."
Liu Yulan laughed and said that with her best friend's help, signing players became much easier.
Neither Zhang Ruonan nor Xu Jing refused, and soon the group arrived at a clam noodle shop.
After ordering, Zhang Ruonan and Zhang Ruonan began to introduce themselves to each other.
Regardless of whether a contract is signed, basic courtesy is still maintained.
In addition, Liu Yulan showed Zhang Ruonan and the other person her Weibo studio's verified account to prove that her identity was genuine.
At this point, Xu Jing started talking to Zhang Ruonan about Lan Ke Studio.
It features many celebrities and is backed by Tencent Penguin Pictures.
It's safe to say that it's one of the few truly good talent agencies in the entertainment industry.
The woman in front of me, Sister Liu, is also the mother of President Chen of Tencent Pictures.
After learning about the background of Lan Ke Studio, Zhang Ruonan's gaze unexpectedly fell on Liu Yulan.
I never expected that Sister Liu would have such a background and connections.
Zhang Ruonan is not a fool; she knows that signing with Lan Ke Studio would be a tremendous opportunity.
This is a chance to become a star!
Zhang Ruonan previously entered the top 30 of a campus beauty pageant, which launched her career as a Taobao model.
She's quite well-known in the e-commerce industry thanks to her innocent, first-love-like face.
Part-time jobs can earn you over ten thousand yuan a month, but most of it goes to support your family.
If I had joined Lanco Studio and hadn't gained fame, my income might not have been as high as it is now.
My family might disagree!
In addition, Zhang Ruonan herself studied graphic design and never considered acting.
She has absolutely no experience with acting, can she really do it?!
Zhang Ruonan hesitated for a moment, needing to think it over carefully.
"Bai Lu, who used to work in our studio, was a model."
"You can look up Bai Lu's information; it's not difficult for a model to transition into an actress."
Liu Yulan seemed to notice Zhang Ruonan's hesitation and spoke up.
Any problem can be solved!
After all, many people would be willing to become a star.
Putting aside everything else, in this era of internet traffic, the sky-high salaries for actors are enviable, and who wouldn't be tempted by them?
The salary for one movie or TV show is something an ordinary person could never earn in a lifetime.
Furthermore, Liu Yulan explained some of the contracts for new artists signed by her studio, which were quite lenient.
The resources available to newcomers are incredibly abundant; even ordinary people find them overwhelming.
"You are aware of the relationships within our Lanco Studio."
"In addition, the studio currently doesn't have many artists, so once they sign a contract, they are given priority in development."
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Liu Yulan's words clearly conveyed a great deal of sincerity to Zhang Ruonan and the other person.
"Nannan, don't hesitate."
"Once you miss this opportunity, you'll never have another one."
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Xu Jing said with envy, "If it were me, I would have agreed long ago."
"My family is quite traditional, so I don't know if they would agree."
After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Ruonan frankly admitted some factors related to her family.
"This problem is relatively easy to solve."
"I'll help you persuade them."
Liu Yulan spoke up without any apparent concern.
She had never met some of these traditional families before, but as she met more people, she learned how to handle them.
Zhang Ruonan's family is not particularly wealthy, and their views change when it comes to money.
Having said all that, Zhang Ruonan had no reason to refuse any further.
In fact, she still harbors the desire to become an actress.
I used to be a model on Taobao, which doesn't mean I had absolutely no connection to the entertainment industry.
For example, I might join some modeling circles to learn about them.
Some models found sponsors to become actors and played roles in certain film and television productions.
She had actually considered the idea of becoming an actress, but it was mostly just a thought.
With Sister Liu's invitation, things are different now!
This is truly a great opportunity; Lanco Studio is definitely a place many newcomers would want to join.
Moreover, she is not a professionally trained artist, so it is even more rare for her to join.
After Liu Yulan and Zhang Ruonan reached an agreement, they directly contacted the Zhang family.
The next day, they agreed to meet at an upscale restaurant in Hangzhou.
The Zhang family's home is only about a 4-hour drive from Hangzhou.
Surprisingly, the meeting went more smoothly than I had imagined.
the reason is simple!
Lan Ke Studio has too many resources and backgrounds, and it has a secure position in the entertainment industry.
There weren't too many messy things, and that alone is quite commendable.
Lan Ke Studio really doesn't host dinner parties or anything like that, because they have no shortage of resources and that's how they have the confidence to do so.
Another point is that all the artists currently signed to Lan Ke Studio have become famous.
As long as Zhang Ruonan gains even a little fame, the benefits will be considerable.
The Zhang family was just an ordinary family, even with a lot of debt, but they still bowed down to money.
Traditional families still couldn't escape the hardship of not having money.
With her parents as witnesses, Zhang Ruonan successfully signed a contract with Lan Ke Studio.
For the next few days, Liu Yulan stayed in Hangzhou to help Zhang Ruonan with her leave application.
Zhang Ruonan is currently in the second semester of her sophomore year, and she has already completed most of her courses.
Given the reputation of Lan Ke Studio, it's relatively easy to apply for leave.
However, going through all the procedures still takes quite a bit of time.
The main reason is that there was no precedent for this at Hangzhou University of Electronic Science and Technology.
"Sister Liu, why hasn't the studio signed any male artists?!"
During this time, Zhang Ruonan asked Liu Yulan a question.
This question surprised Liu Yulan, but she answered it anyway.
It turns out that Lan Ke Studio did not sign any male artists; this was a strategy devised by Jiang Qiumei.
If you sign a male artist and add Tencent's resources, you'll easily become a target for other agencies.
That's way too much!
It's unacceptable for a drama to feature both the male and female leads from Lan Ke Studio; that would be too unseemly.
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Yulan felt that it made sense.
Lanco Studio is here to make money, not to offend people.
Tencent Pictures' background doesn't mean it's omnipotent; it's a form of restraint.
If Chen Jingyuan were to leave Tencent someday, then Lan Ke Studio could become a thorn in their side.
It might be better to train female artists separately, and the cycle for female artists is relatively longer.
Even as one gets older, transitioning to a new career path becomes relatively easier, which is more beneficial for future development.
In addition, Lanco Studio is now undertaking some projects and collaborations, as well as exchanging resources.
Even if Chen Jingyuan were to leave one day, Lan Ke Studio would still be able to stand firm on its own.
Chen Jingyuan was aware of and agreed with this strategy!
However, it wasn't that he was afraid of trouble, but rather that he felt there was no need for Lanco Studios to fall out with other film and television companies.
Otherwise, if Mom gets anxious about competing with other companies every day, wouldn't that contradict his initial idea?
Cooperation is the better option!