Crazy Entertainment System

"If it's appropriate, you can come to R's headquarters!" Chen Yu said after thinking for a moment. Coming to R's headquarters would be very safe and would avoid the trouble of being recognized.

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei was nine-tenths convinced, but still harbored some suspicion.

“Okay, I’ll be there at 9:30 this morning!” Huang Lei said.

"Okay, I'll wait for you here!" Chen Yu nodded and said.

After hanging up the phone, Huang Lei's heart was still unsettled. What did Chen Yu want from him? He was just a teacher at Huaying Film Studio, and a newly joined one at that. His experience and abilities were far inferior to those of the veteran teachers.

At 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, Chen Yu met the "Huang Lei" of this world. The same appearance, the same temperament, they were really too similar.

"Teacher Huang Lei, I'm so sorry to have troubled you to come all this way!" Chen Yu stood up and replied with a smile.

"It's my honor to be there," Huang Lei said with a smile.

The moment he entered, he began to look around Chen Yu's office. The overall layout was very simple, lacking any grand or luxurious feel, and it didn't resemble the office of the CEO of a large international company at all.

"Teacher Huang, what are your thoughts on my office?!" Chen Yu asked, noticing Huang Lei's gaze sweeping over the office since he entered.

"I wouldn't presume to offer any insights, I'm just a bit curious. Generally speaking, for a large company like R, a CEO's office, while not necessarily opulent, should at least be high-end, classy, ​​understated yet sophisticated. Why does your office feel more like that of a department manager? It's very simple," Huang Lei said with a smile.

"Haha, you're the second person to ask me this question. The first was the current CEO, Sister Feiyan. Actually, I made this request. The kind of high-end, classy, ​​understated luxury with substance that you mentioned isn't suitable for me. I'm young after all, and I don't like things that are too flashy or extravagant. I think it's better to keep things simple and create a minimalist, stylish, open, and airy office than to spend so much money on high-end, classy, ​​understated luxury with substance!" Chen Yu laughed. Actually, Chen Yu added at the end, "I'm not often in the office; I only come here occasionally."

"I never expected you to have such unique taste. It's truly rare. To have money and status and still maintain your integrity without developing those extravagant habits is truly admirable!" Huang Lei's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and his gaze towards the Crown Prince held a newfound respect and anticipation.

"Haha, you're flattering me. It's just that everyone has different preferences. Teacher Huang, you should only be a teacher at Huaying now, right?!" Chen Yu laughed and said.

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei immediately adjusted his posture and mindset, realizing that the important matter had arrived.

"Yes, I just started teaching at Huaying a few days ago!" After saying that, she looked quietly at Chen Yu, wanting to know what he was going to say next.

"I wonder if Teacher Huang has any thoughts on signing with a talent agency?" Chen Yu asked after a moment's thought.

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei immediately understood.

So the prince summoned me today because he wanted to sign me.

However, what puzzled Huang Lei even more was that he was just a university teacher, a newly hired one, without much fame or experience. Why would Chen Yu approach him?!

What's he after?!

It seems like I don't have anything to gain, right?

"I've just started working here and don't have any other plans yet. Your Highness, do you mean you want to enter the film and television industry?!" Huang Lei asked uncertainly.

"Well, as you know, I've reached a bottleneck in the music industry and need to explore new areas. There's an old saying in China: 'If you're good at singing, you can act!'"

"Teacher Huang, would you be interested in joining Crazy Entertainment?" Chen Yu invited.

"Uh, this is too sudden. But Your Highness, the entertainment industry isn't as easy as you think. As the saying goes, every profession is like a mountain. Being a good singer doesn't necessarily mean you can thrive in the entertainment industry!"

“I understand. I have been studying performing arts for a long time. The crosstalk and sketch competition is about to start, and I am preparing to sign up. I thought that Teacher Huang’s style is quite to my liking, so I took the liberty of contacting you and want to sign you to the company. Of course, signing with the company will not prevent you from teaching at the university. There is no conflict between the two. No one stipulates that you cannot act if you are a university teacher.”

"I'd like to ask you to help me try my luck in this crosstalk and sketch comedy competition!" Chen Yu said sincerely.

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei hesitated.

If you're not opposed to teaching, then signing a contract isn't a problem; many teachers in schools take on freelance work outside of school these days.

"As for compensation, I dare not promise you too much. I can only say that we will split the profits 50/50. After all, the company needs to make a profit and operate. The signing fee is 2 million yuan per year!" Chen Yu continued.

"2 million?!" Huang Lei was somewhat surprised to hear this. As a teacher at Huaying Film Studio, he only earned 300,000 a year, and with various benefits and commissions, he only earned about 500,000. He only took on small jobs occasionally, and his annual salary was at most one million.

The signing fee is 2 million a year, plus a 50/50 split, which is a very good deal.

Huaxia Entertainment typically offers newcomers a signing fee of 600,000 to 800,000 yuan, with a profit-sharing arrangement of 20/80 or 30/70. Better deals are typically 40/60.

A 50/50 split already puts you in the category of top-tier celebrities.

After all, companies need money for promotion and operation.

"I need to go back and think about it! After all, this is no small matter!" Huang Lei did not agree immediately, but chose to go back and think about it carefully. He could not be carried away by momentary joy. The immediate benefits were tangible, but the long-term benefits were more important!

"Of course, but I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Huang!" Chen Yu said with a smile.

He knew that Huang Lei was a very smart person and wouldn't sign a contract on the spot just because of this. He would definitely go back and think it over carefully before making the best choice.

"It's my honor. You don't need to keep calling me Teacher Huang. I'm only a few years older than you. Just call me Huang Lei or Lei Zi." Huang Lei planned to address Chen Yu as "Teacher Huang" because Chen Yu now had a large and successful family business and was also protected by higher-ups.

Chen Yu's speech at the National People's Congress caused such a sensation, but nothing happened to him, which means that he had powerful backing. In other words, Chen Yu has powerful connections.

Moreover, it's the kind of incredibly powerful backing.

"Alright, then I'll call you Brother Lei!" Chen Yu said without any pretense.

"Uh-huh!"

After chatting for a while, Huang Lei left, and Chen Yu went to Gao Feiyan's office. Gao Feiyan looked up at Chen Yu and chuckled, "Didn't sign it?!"

"Hmm, he's a very smart person. He won't easily agree just because of my promise. He'll definitely go back and think about whether it's worth it, and whether he should do it?!" To be continued.