Tao Cen suddenly felt a little powerless. Even though she had gained a lot from promoting the film "Lost City" recently, this little achievement seemed insignificant under the chessboard controlled by Jiang Se and Xia Chaoqun.
Although Tao Cen never had unnecessary fantasies and knew that thinking more about the past would only add to her troubles, she still couldn't help but think at this moment, if Xia Chaoqun was still with her at that time, planning and giving her advice, would she not have ended up in such an embarrassing situation now
It can be said that no matter how excellent Jiang Se's own conditions are or how good her fiancé is, if it weren't for Xia Chaoqun, her life would still not be so smooth.
A good horse still needs a good trainer.
She saw Song Yi, who was trying to keep the secret but failed and looked a little embarrassed, and the regret in her heart turned into a light sigh:
"well… "
Tao Cen thought about her development since signing with Century Galaxy. When she first joined Century Galaxy, she was a newcomer with good innate conditions, so after entering the company, she smoothly signed an eight-year contract. The agent assigned to her at that time was Xia Chaoqun, who had just entered the industry that year.
The two of them worked hard all the way, and by the time Tao Cen renewed her contract, she and Xia Chaoqun had already leapt from newcomers to Century Galaxy's top star and agent combination.
Even after Xia Chaoqun's contract expired, Luo Yin made an exception and gave her 0.1% of his shares in order to keep her.
Luo Yin's actions at that time caused a sensation in the company and also gave many agents and stars a glimmer of hope.
At that time, the chairman declared that he had plenty of money and was not afraid of any talented person daring to make demands on him. Century Galaxy would always give preferential treatment to capable people. In addition to the development platform, countless resources and opportunities, there were also shares. As long as one had talent and ability, everything would be available.
Tao Cen was also inspired by these words. After his contract expired that year, he mentioned to the company that he wanted to get shares as part of the contract renewal conditions.
In fact, Tao Cen has been in the industry for many years. When she first entered the industry, she worked diligently and hard, and the money she earned was enough for her to spend in her lifetime.
But after she had more money, she wanted more than just money. She also desired a higher status and more recognition.
At that time, it was the chairman who met with her to discuss contract renewal.
However, the chairman did not agree to her request for shares, but asked her to wait and see, implying that he thought her value was not enough.
In the end, Tao Cen was persuaded and agreed to renew the contract for another ten years with an 8:2 profit-sharing ratio with the company.
At that time, her contract renewal conditions were unique in the company. The company had no precedent of sharing profits with artists. Even the top stars and the most outstanding artists only shared income with the company in a 7:3 ratio. She could get 80%, which was already an extra preferential treatment from the company.
But Tao Cen always felt regretful in her heart, she didn't understand why she was not valuable enough.
She earns a lot of money for the company every year, and she is good at endorsements and movies. She is the number one star in Century Galaxy and has held this position for many years. No other star can surpass her.
Tao Cen didn't understand. They were both talents and money-making machines for the company, so why was Luo Yin willing to offer 0.1% of the shares to keep Xia Chaoqun when her contract expired
When his contract expired, he asked for shares, but Luo Yin refused.
Even though many years had passed, Tao Cen could still remember the scene when she met the chairman. Luo Yin was holding a cup of tea and listened to her request with a smile.
When she talked about wanting shares, she appeared calm on the surface, but she was actually nervous inside. Afterwards, Tao Cen kept wondering if it was because Luo Yin had seen through her nervousness back then, and made her realize that she was just pretending to be calm when she mentioned shares, so he refused without any hesitation
She remembered the chairman's words, and he smiled and said:
"Xiao Tao, it's too early to talk about this now, take it slow."
This sentence 'It's too early, take it slow' has become a knot in Tao Cen's heart for many years, which can never be untied or dissolved.
She didn't understand why, as they were both people who contributed to the company, Xia Chaoqun could be retained by Luo Yin with shares, but it was too early for her
Is it because the chairman thinks that her development potential is limited and she won’t be popular for many years
She held her breath and endured from her teenage years to middle age, working hard, starring in new dramas every year, taking on advertising endorsements, and having little time to meet her family throughout the year. She didn't even have time to enjoy the money she earned, and the luxury house she bought was left vacant.
Ironically, she probably spends more time on planes than at home.
Now over 30, without a boyfriend and a home, she is trying her best to prove herself because of what she said back then: 'It's too early, take it slow.'
She had always wondered what the difference was between herself and Xia Chaoqun, and she had been unable to figure it out during her cooperation with Xia Chaoqun. Until now, when she heard from Song Yi that Xia Chaoqun had secured 80 million yuan in film remuneration and box office share for Jiang Se, the problem that she had not been able to figure out before, after separating from Xia Chaoqun, Tao Cen suddenly figured it out.
In fact, the answer has always been in front of her, but she is confused by it.
After no longer cooperating with Xia Chaoqun, she is still Tao Cen, just Tao Cen.
But Xia Chaoqun is not the only artist. If Xia Chaoqun can bring out an excellent and profitable Tao Cen for Century Galaxy, she can also bring out an equally outstanding Jiang Se for Century Galaxy.
This is the difference between golden eggs and the hen that lays golden eggs. Why didn't she understand this problem before
"Sister Tao...Sister Tao..."
Song Yi saw that she looked dazed and a little lost. He had called Tao Cen several times, but she seemed to be distracted and didn't hear what he said clearly.
This situation is very rare with Tao Cen. She is always full of confidence and fighting spirit. Song Yi has looked up to this woman since he entered the company and now becomes her agent. He has never seen her slack or decadent. She is good at taking advantage of every opportunity and does not waste time. She is not the kind of woman who would be dazed and sentimental. But at this moment, she seemed to be lost, as if she was distracted by something.
"Um?"
She quickly came to her senses and saw Song Yi's worried expression:
"Sister Tao, are you okay?"
"fine."
She reached out and scratched her hair twice, took a deep breath, and soon regained her calm and composed look:
"Maybe I'm a little tired from the recent promotion period."
Song Yi nodded and did not doubt her words. In the eyes of many people in Century Galaxy, this woman was like a figure above the clouds, and people dared not question her.
"What you said before is all true. Mr. Zhou sent me news that the chairman might be more relaxed about Jiang Se's contract renewal requirements because of the increase in Jiang Se's pay this time." He seemed a little puzzled, hesitated for a moment, and asked boldly:
"But I don't understand."
When he said this, he saw Tao Cen smiling and encouraging him:
"I don't understand. Jiang Se has already filmed "God's Redemption" and has worked with directors like Cesare. Her next choice should be to develop in Hollywood, where the platform is wider. Why would she turn to domestic movies? After all, Lin Xiwen is not very famous," he said here, and seeing that Tao Cen was not impatient because of what he said, he couldn't help but cheer up:
"I heard Mr. Zhou mention this drama a few times. The script is just a myth with love added. The screenwriter is not very famous."
It can be said that the story of the whole movie was not written by a great screenwriter, and the director was Lin Xiwen, who has never won an award but has a strong reputation. He really couldn't understand why Jiang Se took on the script. (To be continued)