Chapter 82

Time rewinds ten minutes.

Ten minutes ago, Li Xue received a call from the "Huanzhu 3" production team, informing her that Liu Tao had passed the final audition and would play the role of Princess Musa in "Huanzhu 3." They were asked to come to the production team the day after tomorrow to discuss the contract.

Li Xue first thought of Liu Tao.

Excitedly, she ran downstairs to the gym, found Liu Tao who was in a yoga class, and immediately told her the good news.

Liu Tao first thought of Mai Xiaoyu. She rushed into his office in her yoga outfit, threw herself into his arms, and shared her joy with him.

A dream that had once seemed so distant was realized in just a few months.

A few months ago, she was still an extra in Yangsong Town, waiting for a breakthrough opportunity. Now, she had landed a role in a popular drama, and not just any role, but the important part of Princess Musa!

Such a dramatic change was all because of a liar, someone who had been so caring and attentive, massaging her calves at night and pretending nothing had happened during the day.

"Mai, I made it, I made it, I got the role, the role in 'Huanzhu 3,' I got it..."

Liu Tao repeated, hugging Mai Xiaoyu, jumping, crying, and laughing, her words incoherent with joy.

The pink sports bra, black shorts with a pink trim... the thin yoga clothes inevitably rubbed against Mai Xiaoyu's shirt.

Rub, rub, rub...

Rub, rub, like the devil's steps...

The devil came, awakening the Teddy that had been suppressed in Mai Xiaoyu for five hundred years.

Feeling Liu Tao's joy, her tears, her breath, her warmth, her tenderness, and her fragrance, Mai Xiaoyu suddenly hugged her tightly.

Noticing the change, Liu Tao was initially stunned but then gradually calmed down.

Clinging tightly to Mai Xiaoyu, feeling his accelerated heartbeat and the warmth and security from his strong arms, she closed her eyes and rested quietly in his embrace, savoring the peaceful and warm moment.

Tears lingered at the corners of her eyes, and a happy smile spread across her face.

...

With Liu Tao securing the role of Princess Musa, Mengren Film and Television had to make comprehensive adjustments to their business.

Deng Chao was called to the general manager's office, where Mai Xiaoyu formally conveyed the meeting spirit of the Mengren "Huanzhu 3" production team.

Starting today, the company would undergo a full reform.

The company would accept no more than five new members each month, with exceptions for particularly outstanding candidates.

The talent scout department would expand, maintaining a team of eight people.

The eight scouts would be divided into two groups, each led by an experienced employee. Deng Chao, you should discuss with Li Xue and divide the company's over two hundred members into two parts, with each group of scouts responsible for half of the members.

For future street scouting, try to arrange for new employees.

This method, similar to cold calling, would help assess and train new employees, enhancing their sense of belonging and recognition of the company.

Don't worry about the rapid turnover of new employees; it's normal.

How many of the people who joined the company with you are still here?

The waves of time have washed away the sand, and those who remain, like you, are the true gold, the excellent employees the company truly needs.

As the company grows, more new positions will be added, and these positions will be filled from the talent scout department.

Therefore, your talent scout department is crucial to the company, its foundation. I believe you can manage it well.

Verbal praise is far less effective than practical rewards.

With the change in the main business, the salary system must also be reformed.

As the manager of the talent scout department, Deng Chao's base salary would increase by 1,000 yuan; the two group leaders would get an increase of 500 yuan, and employees who passed the probationary period would get an increase of 200 yuan. The commission system would be changed to performance-based, with Deng Chao and Li Xue working out a practical plan.

"You two are the future of the company. From now on, you should participate more in company management."

"The company's growth potential largely depends on your growth."

"Any questions?"

What could there be?

The boss's attention, a higher status, a salary increase, and more power—this was recognition of my work and the starting point for my career to take off!

The young Deng Chao excitedly went to contact Li Xue, unaware that she was in a dilemma.

Before being called into Mai Xiaoyu's office, she had just received a call from him.

In the call, Mai Xiaoyu gave her a task: when signing the contract with the "Huanzhu 3" production team, she must add a clause that Liu Tao would not perform kissing or bed scenes.

This was too difficult!

Not every actor has the right to make demands on the production team.

The relationship between actors and production teams can be described with the phrase "the big store bullies the customer, and the big customer bullies the store."

If an actor is very famous and the production team needs their popularity to sell the TV series and achieve high ratings, they will generally be accommodating and try to meet the actor's various demands.

For example, the star rating of the hotel, whether it's a presidential suite, the size of the room; whether to provide a limousine or a nanny car, what brand; how many assistants to bring to the production team, the daily food allowance, and any special dietary requirements.

There are countless such demands, and as long as they are not too excessive, the production team will generally agree.

As for adding a clause in the contract to avoid kissing or bed scenes, that's too trivial. Some male actors even request to live with female actors!

But if the production team is famous and the actor is a pure newcomer like Liu Tao, the situation is completely reversed.

As a newcomer, what right do you have to make demands on the production team?

Getting a role is already a favor; how dare you be picky?

If you don't want to do it, just say so; there are plenty of actors waiting in line!

Besides, this is a Qionghyao drama, a Qionghyao drama!

No kissing scenes... is it still a Qionghyao drama?

Li Xue's head was aching, and she felt immense pressure.

Just as she had become Liu Tao's agent, she faced such a heavy task.

What if negotiations with the production team fail, and they replace Liu Tao?

After thinking for a long time without a solution, she decided to find Liu Tao and hope that Liu Tao could persuade Mai Xiaoyu to change his mind.

Coincidentally, Liu Tao was also looking for her.

As soon as she saw her, Liu Tao pulled her close and said affectionately, "Xiao Xue, when you negotiate the contract with the production team, please add a clause that I won't do kissing or bed scenes..."

Are you two so in sync!

"Sister Tao, did you and Mai discuss this?"

"Discuss what?"

"Not doing kissing or bed scenes."

"Ah? Mai also said that?" Liu Tao felt a sweet warmth, "Then let's do it his way; he won't be wrong. Thank you for the trouble, I'll treat you to a meal later."

A meal... let's skip that.

Li Xue felt like she was about to burst from the pressure.

Don't you know how important "Huanzhu 3" is to the company and to Sister Tao?

How am I supposed to negotiate with the production team?

After racking her brain for over an hour, she finally called her sister, Li Bingbing, "Sister, what's Huajie's phone number? I need to consult her..."

Huajie, Li Bingbing's current agent, is one of the well-known agents in the entertainment industry.

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