The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

the next day.

As soon as Shen Jian arrived at the company, he felt the murderous aura emanating from Yang Tianzhen.

"What did you say to Yoshiki?"

Shen Jian looked completely innocent: "I didn't say anything, I just wanted to show my concern for him and wish him all the best in his family life."

Are you sure?

Yang Tianzhen's eyelids twitched.

Based on her understanding of Shen Jian, if she heard anything nice from him, then something was definitely going wrong in reality.

Liangmu came to find her early in the morning.

They asked me some random questions about the competition criteria for resource signing.

Before leaving, I also took a copy of the company's resource plan for the next year.

It gives the impression that they're about to make a big splash.

Competition for resources is the internal training rule of Yixin Entertainment.

After signing a B-level resource contract, in addition to the resource support guaranteed by the company in the contract.

You can also obtain better resources through application and competition.

If they stand out among the B-signed artists of the same period, or if they break out of their niche in a certain field.

That would allow them to receive significant investment or directly jump to an A-level resource contract, gaining the opportunity to upgrade their status.

This was the case with Wang Anyu and Li Xian before.

The two gained popularity in their respective niche drama genres, and were subsequently supported and invested in by their respective companies.

Wang Anyu first gained popularity by acting alongside Jin Chen, a heartthrob known for his cute male co-stars, in "The Blazing Path." Then, she built up her career with Zhao Lusi in "The Hidden God," and finally, with Liu Haocun in "Falling in Love with Us," both of them achieved widespread fame. Her solid performance solidified her status as a top-tier celebrity.

Li Xian, on the other hand, was faster. He landed a role alongside Yang Zi, who is known in the industry for making her male co-stars popular. With "Go Go Squid!", he became an instant sensation and rose to the top. Later, he starred alongside national goddess Liu Yifei in "Where the Wind Blows", which solidified his position as the company's top male star.

Although their growth appears to be linear.

In reality, these competitions involved unknown parties, both within and outside the company.

Therefore, Yang Tianzhen guessed that Liangmu's move was most likely to participate in the company's resource competition.

just,

Liangmu has always been a person who doesn't compete or fight, so why did he suddenly want to do this today?

Moreover, it seems that none of the artists he manages are truly competitive.

Zhang Xueying is a special case and is not included.

The others behaved in a standard way, but then... it was Shen Jian.

Yang Tian just couldn't understand why he was so upset.

Even in a blind race, you at least need someone to listen to the wind and find your way, but if you ask someone who's missing their middle finger to wipe your butt, it's like trying to put a hole in your anus and it won't feel right.

The label of Shen Jian being illiterate is indeed surprisingly effective in variety shows.

But this is only temporary.

The hardest part is getting rid of that persona later.

Yang Tianzhen sighed, but couldn't help reminding him:

"Shen Jian, this show, 'Comedy King Stand-up Comedy Season 2,' won't be as easy as the previous ones. Since you've decided to participate, you should at least give it your all, regardless of the outcome."

Fortunately, there's still time, so we should prepare as much as possible. Even if it's just a formality, we can't embarrass ourselves too much, right?

Shen Jian nodded: "Understood, Sister Yang."

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I left Yang Tianzhen's office.

Shen Jian went to find Liang Mu.

He was working on a spreadsheet on his computer in his office at that moment.

Shen Jian has arrived.

Liangmu gestured for him to come over, then pointed to the computer.

"This is the company's resource plan for the coming year."

Shen Jian looked up at the sound and saw that each line was labeled with a category.

Variety Show:

[A collaboration with Hunan TV/The following year's hit variety show "Divas Hit the Road 8"]

[Tencent's self-produced collaboration/variety show "Let's Go Now"]

[Penguin Video/"Mao Xue Wang"/Two-episode collaborative promotion]

[Penguin Workplace/Promotional Team for "Heartbeat Offer" + 2 New Cast Members]

[Production and promotion for the entire season of "The Symbol of Love" / +3 people]

[Yooku...kiwi...]

[The film title for "Comedians" is yet to be determined]

[...]

Film and Television:

[IP novel "The Poisonous Empress of a Military Family", 2 female leads/2 male leads]

[Xinli Film & Television's "Princess Shang" / Male Lead 3]

[Xinglian Film & Television's "The Fragrance of Orchids Remains" / 3 Males, 3 Females]

[Noon Sunshine Productions "Free and Easy Wandering" / In Talks...]

[Lemon Productions' "A Thought of Jiangnan" Promotion + Male Lead 2]

[music…]

[Activity…]

Shen Jian looked at the list, line by line.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

Yixin Entertainment's network and business capabilities are indeed impressive.

The company not only has a large number of artists, but also top-notch resources.

From variety shows to film and music, and then there are events and commercial performances, there are so many that it's impossible to keep up.

Especially variety shows and movies.

Almost half of the popular TV drama IPs can secure roles and then insert their own newcomers into them.

However, these resources are clearly not something that can be distributed casually.

Targeted packaging and positioning are needed.

Otherwise, if an artist goes to a resource position that is not suitable for them, they will not get good results.

Some, however, require competition, and many people are eyeing them.

For example, the "Heartbeat" series of variety shows on Tencent Video.

For several seasons in a row, some people have become famous overnight, but little do people know that they are all artists signed with the same company. It's the same old trick.

However, the effect is quite obvious.

"So, which should my target be? Variety shows or film and television?" Shen Jian asked.

Liangmu shook his head: "What you choose isn't important. What's important is that you have to make a price offer first."

Artists without a price tag won't be valued and will struggle to secure substantial resources.

That makes sense.

"So, we have to start with 'The Happiness List 2'."

Liangmu poured himself a glass of water and continued:

"The label of illiteracy needs to be removed. Although it can help variety shows and generate buzz, if it is not removed now, it will eventually become an obstacle."

After all, the image of someone who is illiterate is difficult for most brands, including investors, to accept.

Even if you become a top star one day, this image label will still make it difficult to get endorsements from major brands. Image is always the most important thing.

Therefore, I think it would be best if we could change our image through "Happy Singles 2".

Moreover, as long as you can break out of your niche, with our support, your popularity and fan base will surge, and people will come to you to discuss prices.

And we are now qualified to secure one of these resources.

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Shen Jian nodded.

Ryoki smiled and said, "Good luck."

"Oh, right."

Shen Jian suddenly thought of something: "How did things go with your sister-in-law when you went back?"

Liangmu sighed helplessly, "Let's just have a cold war."

"No apology?"

"I'm too embarrassed to speak."

"What's the big deal? Just kneel down."

"...!"

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the other side.

Inside an office in the brokerage department of Yixin Entertainment.

Several well-dressed men were chatting and laughing.

"Have you heard? That new recruit under Yoshiki seems to be getting a lot of attention lately."

"You mean that Shen Jian? He's just an internet celebrity, I don't know where he came from."

"Liangmu might be helping him compete for resources; it's said he'll be participating in 'Xidan' (a gambling platform)."

"Haha, I'd get nervous if it were anyone else, but not him. If illiterate people could get on the 'lucky list,' then all the artists under my management would be out of a job."

"Both he and the newcomers you're mentoring are on B contracts. What if they become really popular?"

"Let's see who has the last laugh. The company only cares about results. Whoever breaks out of the circle wins."

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