Chapter 93

Leaving the police station, Xiao Yu immediately called Xiaoquan, telling him that the matter was resolved and he was out.

Before Xiaoquan could say much, another voice came through the phone: "Mr. Mai, is your company a scam? Why is no one around during working hours? Are you planning to run away?"

The voice was distinctly from Qingdao, it was Huang Bo!

Huang Bo was very angry today.

After paying ten thousand yuan and becoming a member, he also joined the Mengren Member Group.

Every day, he saw people in the group receiving audition notices, going to shoot ads, and posting photos with celebrities, showing off their superiority, which made him envious.

He was also waiting, waiting for his own audition notice.

But after waiting for more than two months, nothing happened.

He couldn't accuse Mengren Film of being a scam. Not only did the members in the group show off their superiority in various ways, but he had also forced Xiao Yu to take the money to become a member.

So, he had no choice but to continue waiting.

Fortunately, hard work pays off.

Yesterday, just yesterday, he received a call from the company, notifying him to go to an advertising company for an audition this morning.

The advertising company needed a special actor and had chosen him.

If he passed the audition and signed the contract, he would earn 200 yuan.

200 yuan... He could earn more than that in one night at the Forgotten Bar, but the significance was different—this would be his first ad!

Today, Huang Bo got up early, had his girlfriend help him get ready, and with great enthusiasm, he excitedly opened a new chapter in his life.

But when he arrived at the advertising company, the front desk staff casually said a sentence that made him feel like he had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Are you Huang Bo? Go home, there's no need for an audition, we don't want any Mengren members."

Not want?

Why did you notify me to come for an audition if you don't want me?

Anyone who encountered such a situation, being treated like a fool, would not be happy.

After arguing with the front desk staff at the advertising company, Huang Bo hurried to Mengren Film to demand an explanation.

Clearly, the conflict was between Mengren Film and the advertising company, why should I be affected?

In the afternoon, when Huang Bo arrived at Mengren Film, he found the office empty, with only Xiaoquan there.

When Xiao Yu was taken away by the police, he announced that the company was on holiday today, and the employees like Deng Chao had all gone home. Xiaoquan stayed to wait for news about Xiao Yu.

Seeing the empty office and hearing that the police had taken Xiao Yu away in the morning, Huang Bo instinctively suspected that Mengren Film was a scam company.

If it wasn't a scam, why would the police take you away?

Xiao Yu took a taxi back to the company, and Huang Bo immediately approached him: "Mr. Mai, you must give me an explanation today. This is too much!"

"An explanation?" Xiao Yu sized up Huang Bo, a flash of inspiration came to him, and he saw a way out. "Alright, come in with me."

Entering the office, Xiao Yu said to Xiaoquan, "Mr. Zhang, please fetch a new contract, the same as Liu Tao's."

You don't want to sign him?

Xiaoquan looked at Xiao Yu suspiciously, then turned and went out, returning shortly with a newly printed artist contract, which he placed in front of Xiao Yu.

Slam!

Xiao Yu slapped the contract in front of Huang Bo: "Sign it!"

Uh...

The sudden change in tone left Huang Bo momentarily speechless, stunned.

Xiao Yu sneered, "What, scared? You were so bold when you demanded an explanation, why are you backing down now?"

"Don't try to trick me, your intimidation tactics won't work on me." Huang Bo picked up the contract, staring at Xiao Yu as if trying to see through his mind.

Is a scammer's mind so easy to read?

"I'm not trying to trick you. Because of the company's conflicts, you were affected and suffered today. I'm very sorry. As compensation, the company is willing to sign you as the second contracted artist and promote you." Xiao Yu's expression was calm, his words sincere.

Promote me?

Sign him?

Huang Bo and Xiaoquan were both about to go crazy.

Huang Bo was still considering how much of Xiao Yu's words to believe, but Xiaoquan couldn't wait to speak up: "Mr. Mai, think carefully, don't be impulsive!"

"Are you two putting on a show here?" Huang Bo laughed coldly. "If I sign this contract, how much more do I have to pay?"

Membership costs ten thousand, signing an artist costs one hundred thousand or five hundred thousand?

Are you planning to run away and need me to contribute?

"Our company's contracted artists are selected from our members, just like Liu Tao. There's no need to pay extra."

Liu Tao is now a symbol of Mengren, a role model for members.

Huang Bo thought for a moment, not making a decision right away, and started reading the contract.

He had traveled far and wide for many years, formed a band, released an album, and sent demo songs to record companies multiple times. Although he didn't make a name for himself in the music industry due to his appearance, his perspective had broadened.

After reading the contract, he immediately pointed out its flaws.

The contract was for five years, a full contract, with a 40-60 split of earnings. The contract imposed various restrictions and obligations on the artist (the party B), but had few constraints on the company (the party A), making it a clear case of an unfair contract.

According to the contract, if Mengren Film ignored him for five years and didn't give him any opportunities, he would have to accept it, waiting until the five-year term was up to terminate the contract and seek other opportunities.

Five years... He was 26 this year!

He was indeed a seasoned veteran.

Xiao Yu sighed inwardly and said, "You're worrying too much! Liu Tao is now on the right track, filming with the 'Journey to the West 3' crew. The company is preparing to sign another artist, how could we sign someone and then just put them on ice?"

"Why sign me? There are many members with better looks than me."

"Because the company is making a movie, and you are the male lead in my mind!"

This statement was very powerful.

When Xiao Yu offered to include this in the contract's supplementary terms, stating that the movie would start production and be completed within the year, Huang Bo no longer hesitated, signed his name, and became the second contracted artist of Mengren Film.

After Huang Bo left, Xiaoquan couldn't hold back any longer: "Yu, are you really going to make a movie? And use Huang Bo as the male lead?"

Xiao Yu nodded: "I've made up my mind."

After leaving the police station, with Wang Changgui's intervention, Ning Shibin didn't dare to use official means to harm Xiao Yu, but he could still blacklist Mengren in the entertainment industry.

Xiao Yu couldn't use videos to break the deadlock; he had to consider the situation of Liu Xiaoli and her daughter.

Therefore, the only way to break through the blockade of Qingtian was to make a movie.

No one in the film industry can monopolize everything. Cinema chains are relatively independent, and as long as the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television doesn't intervene, the chains only care about one thing—whether the movie can make money.

No one would turn down money. When it comes to financial interests, even the big shots in the entertainment industry have no say.

Moreover, this time the blacklist was issued by Ning Shibin's father, not the chairman of Qingtian!

To break the deadlock, a surprise move was needed, and Huang Bo was the best surprise move in Xiao Yu's mind!

Five Star Entertainment Group?

Let me show you the infinite clones of a scammer!

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