"What are you doing here?"
Qi Lin's voice carried a hint of hostility, which made Wang Xiaohua pause for a moment before she understood. Currently, Qi Lin was being harassed online by Huang Yi's fans. Unaware that he had been fired by Huang Yi, Qi Lin naturally viewed her as one of Huang Yi's people, so it was normal for him to be hostile.
Wang Xiaohua gently brushed aside the strands of hair in front of her face and then smiled. "Hello, Mr. Qi. I have resigned from my position as Huang Yi's agent and am now a freelance agent."
"I know it's rather presumptuous to come here unannounced, but I really couldn't bear the thought of letting a talent like yours slip through my fingers."
"Mr. Qi, from the moment I saw you on set, I was almost certain that you are destined to be a superstar!"
"I've been working as an agent for over ten years and I believe I have a certain ability to recognize talent. Besides, I have a decent reputation in the industry, with connections and resources."
"For example, Huang Yi's role in 'Fallen City' was partly due to my efforts."
Qi Weiguo, standing beside them, waved his hand dismissively. "Miss, sorry, we don't know you and we don't want to. If you have a purpose for coming tonight, let's get straight to the point."
Wang Xiaohua, unfazed, elegantly walked up to the family, took out three business cards from her bag, and handed them over.
"Let me introduce myself briefly. I'm a professional agent and have helped many artists rise to fame. Huang Yi was one of them, as well as Liu Bingbing, Zhao Ling'er, and Wu Dao, among others."
"I have the confidence and ability to make your son a superstar!"
Qi Weiguo waved his hand again, "Enough with the fluff. Tell me, if we sign with you, how much can you guarantee my son will make in a year?"
Wang Xiaohua was momentarily taken aback by the question. After a brief thought, she replied, "Given that he is still new and I've left the company, I can only advance twenty thousand yuan for the first year. This is just a base salary, not including earnings from commercial performances and other income."
Qi Weiguo shook his head repeatedly after hearing this. "The director is paying my son twenty thousand yuan for a week's work on the current film! You're only offering twenty thousand for a whole year? That's too little."
Wang Xiaohua smiled, "This time it's purely a coincidence. And if I had been Qi Lin's agent from the start, I wouldn't have agreed to less than fifty thousand yuan."
Upon hearing this, both Qi Weiguo and Qi Lin froze, suddenly feeling as if they had lost thirty thousand yuan without doing anything! Especially Qi Lin, who grew up in an environment where 'boys are raised frugally, girls are raised lavishly,' felt this even more acutely!
Qi Lin quickly said, "Sister Hua, if I sign with you now, can we still get that thirty thousand back?"
Noticing the change in how Qi Lin addressed her, Wang Xiaohua felt a surge of joy. In just a few sentences, she had almost found the Achilles' heel of the father and son duo—money! These two were clearly the type who preferred cash in hand over big promises!
Wang Xiaohua immediately found her point of connection and smiled brightly.
"That's a minor issue. I currently have two excellent resources on hand. I did some research online and saw that you have a martial arts background?"
Hearing this, Qi Weiguo puffed out his chest with some pride.
"Yes! My son has had a talent for martial arts since he was young. I later sent him to learn martial arts for two years, and he only got better. He was even admitted to Beijing Sports University last year and became an Elite Athlete (Wu Ying Level)!"
Wang Xiaohua's eyes lit up. This wasn't infatuation, but rather recognizing the value of such qualifications in the entertainment industry—assets that money couldn't buy! Moreover, Qi Lin, with all these achievements, was still so young and had such an appealing face!
"It's like this. I have two opportunities. The first is to play a major villain, almost a second male lead, which requires some martial arts skills. However, it requires an audition. If you pass, the salary will start at two million yuan! But it will be tough."
"The second opportunity is for a simpler role, a third male lead in a youth idol drama. It's brainless and not of the same quality as 'Fallen City.' The advantage is that it doesn't require an audition, and I can guarantee you the role."
"But the pay is less, around eighty to one hundred twenty thousand yuan."
Qi Lin and Qi Weiguo swallowed hard. Why did discussing hundreds of thousands sound as casual as discussing breakfast choices?
The father and son exchanged glances, their eyes widening as if expressing the excitement of seeing money.
Wang Xiaohua saw this and knew she was on the right track! Her goal was halfway achieved. Now, she just needed to convince the mother, and she would be successful!
She turned to look at Wang Ping.
Wang Ping appeared kind and wealthy, with a benevolent face that made anyone feel she was easy to talk to.
Wang Xiaohua felt reassured and spoke softly, "My commission can be negotiated separately. Before joining a company, I would take ten percent of his earnings. After joining, the company would cover my commission."
Upon hearing the financial terms, Qi Weiguo instantly became sharp.
Wang Ping, however, waved her hand, interrupting their conversation. She looked calmly at Wang Xiaohua and asked,
"That's all I need to know. If you become my son's agent, can you make the online insults disappear?"
"Miss Wang, I don't know if you're married or have children, but as a mother, I can't accept people insulting my son like that."
The moment Wang Xiaohua saw the look in Wang Ping's eyes, she understood that this was a woman of principle. Her usual financial tactics wouldn't work here. She only cared about one thing—her son!
Wang Xiaohua took a deep breath and seriously promised, "I can assure you that if I become your son's agent, there may be debates online, but there will be no insults! Moreover, I have an advantage others don't—I currently have no other artists, which means all my resources will be devoted to Qi Lin!"
Wang Ping said nothing, merely looking into Wang Xiaohua's eyes.
Wang Xiaohua didn't look away, knowing this was the decisive moment.
A few seconds later, Wang Ping smiled.
"Miss Wang, I will remember your promise today. I hope you will too."
Wang Xiaohua earnestly replied, "I will! I believe you won't regret today's decision!"
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The next morning, Qi Weiguo didn't take Qi Lin to the set because Wang Xiaohua would drive him there. She had two reasons for doing this: to show everyone she no longer had ties with Huang Yi, and to let them know that Qi Lin now had an agent. Would [Tangshi Media] remain uninterested in such a promising talent? She came to let [Tangshi Media] know they shouldn't hope to take advantage!
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