Chapter 72

Torture? Not at all!

Who is Huang Wenjuan? She is Liao Liao's assistant!

Because Liao Liao rose to fame too quickly and without any warning, she currently has neither a dedicated agent nor a bodyguard. The only person she can rely on is Huang Wenjuan!

With Liao Liao now such a towering figure, who in the entire Changsheng Records would dare to torture Huang Wenjuan?

To be honest, even before leaving Shuntianfu, Huang Wenjuan's presence in the company was extremely weak. She, a high school graduate, had been running around outside for over a year, and somehow managed to get hired. Then, for some reason, the company assigned her to be Liao Liao's assistant. As an assistant, she was essentially a nanny and a follower, and Liao Liao was still just a newcomer... How could she expect the people in the company to treat her as anything significant?

But this time, things are very different. ...

Liao Liao, tired and exhausted, went straight home to sleep, and as a small figure by the side of a big star, she instantly transformed into a hotshot in the company!

She even got a seat in the general manager's office, and General Manager Zheng even made her a cup of coffee himself!

Although it was just instant coffee!

Then, from General Manager Zheng to Producer Zhao and Manager Xiao from the agency department, the top executives of the company surrounded her, showing an unusually low profile and a very friendly attitude...

To put it bluntly, why?

Because she is someone Liao Liao trusts, someone who can speak on her behalf!

And, she is one of their own!

After General Manager Zheng and the others finished asking their questions and giving their instructions, Huang Wenjuan left the big office. Oh, it got even more lively!

Throughout the company... well, of course, those big-name singers wouldn't lower themselves to actively approach a small assistant like Huang Wenjuan, but their agents and assistants could! Plus, lesser-known singers like Lele and newbies also came to show their respect. Although Huang Wenjuan maintained Liao Liao's usual low-key approach and considered herself quite humble, you can't deny the feeling of being surrounded and flattered... it was exhilarating!

Even after getting home yesterday, Huang Wenjuan still felt like she was floating on a cloud!

Of course, she knew that the things she found exhilarating were precisely what Liao Liao referred to as "torture"!

And, exhilarating as it was, she didn't dare to be careless about her duties. Not only had Liao Liao treated her very well, and they had developed a sisterly bond over the past year, but even if that weren't the case, with Liao Liao's meteoric rise, she knew exactly what she should do!

So, when Liao Liao asked about it, she quickly fetched the small notebook she had been working on until midnight, then moved a chair and sat opposite the sofa.

Clearly, Liao Liao was no longer the same person she was a month ago. She was famous, and her status had changed. Therefore, many things that used to be directly discussed with General Manager Zheng now needed to be relayed through Huang Wenjuan, as a buffer. This way, even if there were conflicts, they could be more easily resolved without face-to-face confrontations.

General Manager Zheng must have realized this when Liao Liao first became famous, and Liao Liao, after spending over a month with Xiao Yuandong, gradually understood it too.

Thus, a tacit understanding was easily formed.

"Wow, you're using a notebook now, very professional!" Liao Liao said with a smile.

Huang Wenjuan smiled shyly, "Manager Xiao from the agency department reminded me. He said that in the future, there will be all sorts of things to handle, and while the agency and the company can make broad plans, the specific schedule will have to be set by me, the assistant. So, I need to carry a notebook with the schedule and important matters."

As she spoke, she opened the notebook and cleared her throat.

"Yesterday, General Manager Zheng and the others gave me... well, about seven tasks!"

Liao Liao pursed her lips and continued sipping her plain water.

"The first task is about the next wave of promotion. Last week, our album finally topped the Dongguan Bookstore sales chart, surpassing Liu Liangming. However, considering long-term sales, General Manager Zheng and the promotion department believe it's necessary to launch the next wave of promotion."

At this point, she seemed to anticipate Liao Liao's aversion to the busy schedule and quickly explained, "Of course, General Manager Zheng and the others know you're tired, so this next wave of promotion will mainly focus on Shuntianfu. We'll need to visit newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and TV stations, and also shoot a few photo sets. Many magazines have requested your cover, and they are all major publications with deep roots, even General Manager Zheng can't offend them, so we had to agree."

Liao Liao sighed, put down her water cup with a complex expression, and rubbed her temples, saying, "You can continue."

Huang Wenjuan paused for a moment and then continued, "The second task, General Manager Zheng said, considering how well the album is selling, it's very necessary to shoot an MV. Also, if possible, the promotion department suggests you find time to record a new song and release a limited edition celebration version, well... in my understanding, it's just another way to make more money."

Liao Liao chuckled, "Your analysis is spot on."

Huang Wenjuan said, "According to General Manager Zheng, the director and script for the MV are already ready, just waiting for you to return. So, you can rest for now, and once you're rested and energized, we need to start this project as soon as possible!"

Liao Liao nodded.

This is different from the first task. Releasing an MV, a sales commemorative edition, or a celebration edition is a common practice in the industry. No one would refuse such an opportunity to make more money with minimal effort.

Moreover, to be honest, once your fan base reaches a certain size, if you don't release an MV or a commemorative edition for them to collect, they might actually complain! And if you sell so well but don't release a celebration edition to "make money," other singers will gossip about you behind your back. At that point, all sorts of negative rumors might surface, such as people doubting your sales figures, thinking you're too embarrassed to release a celebration edition!

So, this is a must, no room for negotiation.

Seeing Liao Liao nod, Huang Wenjuan pulled out a pen from somewhere and checked a box in her notebook, then said, "I'll go back to the company and finalize the shooting schedule with General Manager Zheng and the others!"

Liao Liao nodded again.

Huang Wenjuan continued, "The third task is that the company plans to hold a celebration banquet for you. As of last weekend, our album's shipment has already reached over 700,000 copies, and it's still selling at a high rate. So, General Manager Zheng and the others estimate that in about two to three weeks, by the end of this month, the album's sales will exceed one million copies. Although it will take some time to get the platinum certification, by then, we can already hold the celebration banquet."

Liao Liao nodded, and Huang Wenjuan continued, "General Manager Zheng said the banquet will be held to the highest standards. He will be responsible for inviting the guests, but there are two people you need to personally invite."

"Oh?" Liao Liao's face showed a hint of curiosity for the first time. Then, she thought for a moment and suddenly smiled, "I guess one of them is Li Qian?"

Huang Wenjuan nodded.

But Liao Liao shook her head with a smile, "Don't even think about it. First, he's in Jinan, and he has classes. I don't have the ability to persuade him to come to Shuntianfu for a celebration banquet. Second, we talked on the phone a few days ago, and he said he took on a big project and will be helping his sister-in-law produce an album, so he's busy!"

Huang Wenjuan looked up at her, her eyes showing a flash of surprise, then quickly lowered her head and said, "The other person is Xie Jinshun, who is said to be an elderly gentleman with a high status. General Manager Zheng said he wrote a review praising you and the album, so out of respect for him, he wants you to personally deliver the invitation. Of course, General Manager Zheng also said that even if you deliver it personally, he probably won't come, but it's mainly to show respect!"

Liao Liao nodded solemnly, "I saw the review, and I respect this gentleman. I will go, and please have them arrange the time."

Huang Wenjuan continued, "The next task... well, the fourth one. It's about your agent. General Manager Zheng said that the company currently has six experienced agents in the agency department, plus Manager Xiao, making a total of seven for you to choose from!"

Liao Liao nodded, pursing her lips in thought.

She didn't know before, but after this month-long promotional tour, she deeply understood the importance of an agent. An agent is not only a great shield but can also arrange many things in advance, negotiate contracts on your behalf, and save you a lot of time. Some agents can even help you expand your network, get better commercial endorsements, design your development path, and maintain a good public image, among other things.

In short, an agent is incredibly useful!

Moreover, to be honest, at Liao Liao's level, it would be inappropriate to personally handle every matter, getting into heated arguments with people. So, having an agent is definitely necessary!

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PS: I really don't have the energy to finish this long chapter. So far, three chapters are complete, totaling over 11,000 words! So, I'm asking for some monthly votes!