sovbooks Chapter 132 Establishing a Couples' Studio
Chapter 132 Establishing a Couples' Studio
Chapter 134 Establishing a Couples' Studio
Li Shen looked at the shimmering river surface and said, "I now understand everything about your agency."
"I'm now a company orphan, a wild baby."
"Chen Lan said she has had good talks with several talent agencies."
"I don't know if it's true or not, but it probably is. I'm not so desperate that nobody wants me, am I?"
"It's not that bad, but haven't you ever thought about becoming your own boss and starting your own studio?"
"We've considered this issue, but which of the young actresses born in 95 has the ability to open their own studio? Even if they do open their own studios and become their own bosses, how can they compete with those big agencies for resources?"
After considering various factors, it is still more beneficial to find a powerful backer for development.
"Of course you're all alone and facing many difficulties. But Rose, you become the boss, and I'll invest in you. Let's work together, and great things are within our reach!"
"Wait a minute, let me think about it."
Tian Xiwei rested her chin on her hand and thought carefully. Something was wrong with what Li Shen said.
"Have you figured it out?"
"I've figured it out, you filthy king!" (Hehehe!)
Tian Xiwei was completely bewildered: "Why are you smiling so slyly?"
"It's nothing, it's good that you've figured it out. The worst thing is if you can't!"
Tian Xiwei frowned. Something felt off.
Li Shendao said, "So, let's set up a studio together?"
"If you become the legal representative, I'll agree. You take the blame, and I'll make the money," Tian Xiwei said jokingly, lightly bumping his shoulder.
"Rose, you're quite poisonous!"
"Hmph! But seriously, if we were to open a studio together, I'd like to be the legal representative."
Why?
The legal representative is the primary person responsible for problems that arise in a company, the one who is punished, and the scapegoat.
Therefore, many business owners absolutely refuse to act as legal representatives themselves.
"I want to run my business properly, discipline myself, and be open-minded!" Tian Xiwei held up a skewer of meat, her expression righteous and awe-inspiring.
"But you are not qualified to be a legal representative."
"No! Don't try to take it from me!"
"I am not qualified to be a legal person either."
Why?
"When you partner up to run a studio, there's no concept of a legal entity; it involves unlimited joint and several liability. Don't you understand?"
"Oh~~~"
Tian Xiwei's words had a hidden meaning: "But the thing friends should avoid the most is going into business together."
Li Shen: "Then let's change our partnership dynamic!"
"W-what's the relationship?" Tian Xiwei glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, full of anticipation.
"I am not qualified to be a legal representative, but I am willing to give it a try as a guardian."
"How about we start this collaboration based on our father-daughter relationship? — Ah, don't pinch me! It hurts so much, Daddy!!"
After a playful fight, the two got back to the main topic.
Li Shen: "Seriously, let's get serious! The most crucial question is, do you think Chen Lan can help us control the overall situation?"
"She is a very professional agent, highly skilled, and there are no problems with her. Moreover, she has been with me since I was unknown, and we have a deep bond and a strong trust in each other."
Li Shen nodded: "Okay, so, what's your opinion on her breaking us up six years ago?"
"Actually, before that, she had always had a lot of opinions about you and complained about you a lot in front of me. However, she didn't whisper in my ear that I should break up with you. She just kept saying that she wanted to find a way to change you."
Li Shen: "Oh?"
"The decision to persuade her to break up was made at the behest of the company's senior management, and their attitude is very strong. Even if Sister Lan doesn't do it, the company will send someone else to do it."
"And since Chen Lan spoke with you personally, she might handle the situation accordingly—"
The phrase "handle at your discretion" struck a chord with Li Shen, bringing back memories of the night before his graduation ceremony:
At that moment, Chen Lan looked reluctant: "Li Shen, I know you will hate me, but don't delete this number. This is a number I opened just for you."
In the future, if you ever need my help, I will do my best. Or if you ever want to see Xiaotian, I can arrange for you to sneak a peek.
Li Shen's memories are gradually being awakened.
Six years later, when Tian Xiwei called out to the original owner in the trailer for "Goodbye Lover," the original owner, after struggling with her inner thoughts, immediately sent a text message to Chen Lan.
What was the original owner's text message again?
Li Shen picked up his phone, opened the SMS interface, and kept scrolling down until he finally found the original owner's chat history with an unknown number.
Original user: [I am Li Shen. Xiao Tian is calling me. I'm ready to see her.]
This is the first time the original owner of this body has contacted Chen Lan after being out of contact for six years.
The original owner thought this message would be ignored. Six years had passed, and the number was probably no longer in service. Even if it wasn't, it was probably switched off.
Who would keep a promise for six years?
Moreover, Chen Lan's promise is only a hindrance to Tian Xiwei's career, and has no meaning whatsoever!
The original owner always thought that leaving her phone number was just a momentary act of kindness on Chen Lan's part.
However, less than 10 minutes after the original owner sent this text message, Chen Lan replied with only a few simple words:
[In Shanghai City, at the Waiting Love BBQ Restaurant, we've arranged for you to meet next Monday at midnight!]
Upon seeing this message, the original owner was so excited that his hands trembled as he typed. He replied instantly:
No, I want to go on the show and meet Oda. I'm ready.
Chen Lan: [You're kidding me, you wouldn't dare!]
I dare!
You dare!
I'm ready!
Chen Lan: [Heh.]
Five minutes later, Chen Lan sent another message: [Calm down! Don't be impulsive, don't participate in the show. Xiao Tian's relationship can't be blown out of proportion; it would be a huge blow to his image as an artist.]
Ready?
The original owner mentioned the phrase "ready" three times in the text messages. What is being prepared?
After a moment's thought, Li Shen realized it was the USB drive with 10 original songs, and all the efforts the original owner had silently made for Tian Xiwei over the past 6 years!
The original owner intended to participate in the program and prove to the world that he was worthy of Tian Xiwei. He also wanted to repent to Tian Xiwei and use his talent to help her take off!
Therefore, the original owner decided that she must stand on the podium and reunite with Tian Xiwei!
However, after lingering outside the School of Business and Drama for an hour, he still couldn't overcome his deep-seated social anxiety.
The original owner decided to follow Chen Lan's advice and go to the Love Barbecue Restaurant on Monday to meet Tian Xiwei privately.
Li Shen: "Before we met, did Chen Lan invite you to the Waiting for Love BBQ Restaurant?"
"Yes, we made an appointment. This is her shop. She said she wants me to go and check in for her on Monday night to give her a boost."
Li Shen figured it all out.
Chen Lan's obstruction of him only prevented him from participating in the program, not from their private meetings.
Seeing the emotional trauma Tian Xiwei had endured over the years, Chen Lan naturally felt guilty.
Tian Xiwei turned to look at Li Shen: "Will you forgive her?"
Li Shen laughed: "There is a strange phenomenon in this world. There is someone who has always been good to you, but one day he suddenly hurts you. Just because of this one hurt, you deny everything about him, and he becomes unforgivable in your eyes."
Another phenomenon is that a person who has done bad things all their life does one good thing before they die, and when their death is over, countless people praise them.
In this world, no one is infallible; there are only those who cannot continue walking with us.
Upon hearing the last sentence, Tian Xiwei smiled softly. She then said, "Let me tell you something else. I tore my graduation speech to shreds in a fit of anger and threw it in the trash can."
That night, in the middle of the night, on my way to find you, I specifically went to search that trash can, but I didn't find even a single piece of paper inside.
I didn't think much of it at the time, assuming the cleaner had dumped it.
But actually, when I went on stage to give my speech, Sister Lan quietly rummaged through the trash can and picked out all the fragments of my speech.
Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for her, with her 260-pound frame, to bend over and rummage through the trash can, picking up scraps of paper one by one?
Months later, on my birthday, she gave me this pieced-together speech as a birthday present.
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At this point, Tian Xiwei smiled warmly and said, "She said: After several months, you have calmed down. Giving you this speech now means I'm not worried that you will tear it up again."
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"Birthday? What month is your birthday?"
"August."
Li Shen frowned: "Isn't it October now? What date?"
"Number 15".
Li Shen was startled: "Today?"
"Yes! Thank you for the birthday present!" Tian Xiwei waved the meat skewers in her hand. "The best birthday present."
"Really?"
"Of course it's fake! You idiot! What a coincidence!" Tian Xiwei giggled. "My birthday is actually yesterday, October 14th."
The Flying Eagle Awards are being held tonight, and most artists arrived in Changsha yesterday or today.
The reason why Tian Xiwei booked her tickets a day in advance, yesterday, is precisely this.
Yesterday was her birthday.
Yesterday, she didn't receive any blessings or gifts from Li Shen, but it was still the happiest day of her life in recent years.
Li Shen leaned back on the bench, gazing at the rippling river, pondering the specifics of the studio, and didn't pay much attention to his birthday.
Tian Xiwei turned her head to look at him, and at that moment, she became clear-headed.
Li Shen's feelings for her were perhaps at most "more than friends, less than lovers," going beyond friendship but not quite reaching the level of "love."
But Chen Lan's words, "You are the most important woman in his world," soothed her slight disappointment.
Tian Xiwei then recounted many stories about Chen Lan and her. Their relationship had long since transcended that of simple working partners; they were friends and comrades-in-arms!
Li Shen: "One last question, let's come up with a name for our studio."
Tian Xiwei held up a skewer of grilled meat high: "Xin Hua Studio!"
"No creativity. The name of the studio should express a bright future! I've thought of one: 'Fire Blaze Studio One'."
Tian Xiwei frowned: "What? A romantic encounter on fire?"
Li Shen: "————"
"It's terrible to be uncultured!" Li Shen picked up the tree branch and drew four characters on the ground: 火炎焱燚 (Huo Yan Yan Yi).
Tian Xiwei lowered her head and read each word carefully: "Fire, flame, three fires, four fires?"
Li Shen sighed: "Three fires are pronounced 'yàn,' four fires are pronounced 'yì.' It sounds like 'fiery flames!'"
Hmm, it does read a bit like "Flame Romance".
Tian Xiwei suddenly realized and nodded with wide eyes.
Li Shen asked, "Fire Flame Studio, does that mean we'll become more and more popular? Is that a good omen?"
"good!"
"That's the name we'll have!"
"No, it's too obscure and won't be easy to spread."
Li Shen thought for a moment and said, "Then let's follow the established practice, like the 'Shanghai Yangmi Culture Studio,' and name the studio after you personally."
"Not including your name?"
"No, I want to be the man behind you."
"But, the name 'Tian Xiwei Cultural Studio' lacks distinctiveness; it's not eye-catching!"
Li Shen snapped his fingers: "Then let's call it: Tian Xiwei's Shortcomings Culture Studio!"
Tian Xiwei clenched her small fists: "Li Shen, do you want to die?!"
"Then let's call it 'Fire Flame Three Fires Four Fires Culture Studio'!"
Tian Xiwei punched Li Shen in the chest!
She punched out the name of the studio: Heart Flower Studio.
Because the concept for the studio was finalized today, Tian Xiwei received the most unique "heartfelt joy," and it was a night of pure delight.
An ordinary name, but with extraordinary meaning!
The last problem hindering the establishment of the studio: the issue of Tian Xiwei's contract with her agency for the last three months.
Li Shen advocates for early termination of the contract!
In reality, given the current situation, there's no point in either side dragging this out any longer.
For Tian Xiwei, if she doesn't have any announcements in the next three months, her popularity will definitely suffer.
But the agency is just dragging Tian Xiwei along like this, and the agency isn't getting any benefits from it.
The two sides should sit down and talk it out, part ways amicably, and avoid attacking each other.
Tian Xiwei hesitated: "But the penalty for early termination is very high."
"Let's talk. As long as it's not excessive, I suggest we offer compensation. For us, time is far more precious."
Li Tian and Chen Lan reached a preliminary consensus and then contacted Chen Lan by phone. Chen Lan also felt that it was worth a try.
next morning.
Li Tian took the earliest flight back to Shanghai and arrived at Li Shen's house.
Chen Lan arrived a few minutes earlier than them. She stood at the door, leaning against the wall, her plump body trembling slightly, sweat beading on her cheeks, and panting heavily.
Climbing to the fifth floor nearly killed Chen Lan.
Standing next to her was a man in a suit, tie, and leather shoes; this was Lawyer Ma, whom she had hired.
Li Shen asked, "What's the company's opinion?"
"It's negotiable."
"That's good, come inside."
Study contract details, devise negotiation strategies, and discuss compensation amounts —
A few hours later, the four reached an agreement.
"Wait for our good news!"
Chen Lan got up and walked out of the room with Attorney Ma, heading towards the brokerage firm with great enthusiasm.
Tian Xiwei leaned against the windowsill, watching them hurry away downstairs, a hint of unease in her voice: "Will it succeed?"
"Businessmen are driven by profit. As long as your boss isn't out of his mind, there's not much of a problem. The key issue is the final compensation. Let's hope he's kind-hearted."
"He's not exactly kind; he's a money-grubber."
Li Shen didn't say anything.
He's not kind, so how can I be kind?
Then wish him good luck.
At 5 p.m., Chen Lan called, and the negotiations had reached a stalemate.
The company initially demanded an outrageous 1 Shuang coin, but the two sides eventually agreed on a termination fee of 1000 million.
The termination fee of 1000 million is significantly higher than expected.
Tian Xiwei gritted her teeth and sought Li Shen's opinion: "How about we agree?"
Li Shen: "Can you accept that?"
"Compared to gaining three months of freedom earlier, it's barely acceptable."
Li Shen said, "Alright. Don't worry, if it's not his money, it will naturally leave him in other ways."
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