Chapter 808

Golden Agent of the Adonis (128)

There were quite a few artists within the industry who relied on connections to get in touch with Chu Xiang. She politely declined most of them, and she only secretly met a few whom she felt had potential.

The reason for the secret meetings was that she was currently very popular, and even her fan circle was guessing when she would sign a new artist. If it was known whom she had met but not signed, people would assume that she didn’t have confidence in them, which could make their path difficult. She didn’t want to create unnecessary trouble for them.

Chu Xiang was a bit puzzled by the fact that she had gained such resounding fame as a manager. She didn’t do anything intentionally; providing fan service was simply because she genuinely cared for them. But how did it end up making her seem like a celebrity as well?

Nevertheless, it didn’t matter. She would continue to do what she needed to do. Ever since she was secretly photographed while having dinner with Xia Ze, she gave a command to her surveillance team to monitor her surroundings using hidden cameras. She asked them to inform her immediately if there were any suspicious situations of someone trying to take pictures, or using reflective surfaces to obstruct the shots. So she was not really afraid at all.

After meeting with some people, she took a liking to Xia Lingling, a sophomore student, who was recommended by a well-known mentor from the Film and Television Academy. She was beautiful, talented, and has a spiritual presence. Most importantly, she loved acting and was willing to work hard.

There was also Mosen, who has been in the entertainment industry for five years without much success. He has a reserved and introverted personality, poor at socializing, and carries a serious and disciplined demeanor. These characters were somewhat outdated in the glamorous entertainment industry. He offended the higher-ups in the company by refusing to drink too much at a drinking session, and since then, good opportunities have eluded him.

Therefore, despite being 28 years old, he still played supporting roles like the third or fourth male lead. If it weren’t for his exceptional acting skills, he might have faded away among the crowd long ago. Chu Xiang deliberately investigated Hong Yao Entertainment because of Chen Lifeng, Zhou Yuan, and Xia Ze. It was a completely different company from Xingchen Entertainment. They lacked personal connections, prioritized interests above all else, and engaged in some shady deals, which she found entirely distasteful.

She found out that Mu Sen’s contract was about to expire, so she took the initiative to contact him.

Chu Xiang had the Qiankun Mirror investigate these two individuals, and their personalities in private matched what they had shown. She was surprised to discover that Xia Lingling turned out to be a fan of her and Fang Zhenxuan’s CP. She found this particularly endearing.

Since there were no issues, she decided to sign both of them.

For both these artists, having the immensely popular manager Chu Xiang sign them was like winning the lottery. People around them couldn’t help but envy and congratulate them. However, unlike others who would be ecstatic in such a situation, they remained calm when invited to Chu Xiang’s home.

Nevertheless, they were definitely grateful. Mu Sen, being more mature and composed, expressed his gratitude first after everyone was seated. “Thank you, Sister Xiang, for helping me resolve the troubles with Hongyao.”

Chu Xiang smiled and replied, “You deserve it. That’s why I took this step. Have confidence in yourself. Your acting skills are excellent, and you’ll soon achieve the recognition you deserve. Focus and give your best performance on set.”

“Alright, I’ll put in my best effort.” Although he hadn’t even seen the script, Mu Sen’s temperament was naturally calm. He responded earnestly, without any flattery, and fell silent afterward.

Chu Xiang didn’t mind. People like him were rare, and focusing solely on acting would easily lead to recognition. As for popularity, who said a serious and disciplined person couldn’t be appealing? Besides, Mu Sen was a handsome man with a high level of attractiveness. With the right management, he could still attract a score of fans.

At the right moment, Xia Lingling smiled and spoke up, “Sister Xiang, I’ve been studying under my mentor all this time and have only played minor roles in two dramas. I’m unfamiliar with the entertainment industry and lack any experience. However, I will learn with dedication. If you have any requirements, just tell me, and I will work hard to not let you down, Sister Xiang.”

Chu Xiang chuckled. She felt like she was a student making promises to a teacher. However, Xia Lingling’s pure and innocent student demeanor was rare and perfect for portraying youthful characters while she was still young. Chu Xiang encouraged her, “You have a lively presence in your acting. Don’t worry. I’ll have Xiao Lin accompany you, so if you ever have any uncertainties or need advice, you can ask her. During your free time, I’ll assign you some tasks, like completing assignments. Use that time to hone your acting skills and prepare for filming.”

After sincerely affirming their abilities, she introduced them to their assigned driver, assistant, and hair and makeup artist. There were two assistants: one was a typical assistant, and the other had a role similar to that of a manager.

In other words, while she was promoting new talents, she was also grooming new managers. She would handle the overall direction and decision-making, but the specific details and arrangements would be delegated to others. Xiao Lin, who had been with her, would accompany Xia Lingling, while Fang Yuan, who had been with Fang Zhenxuan, would accompany Mu Sen.

Both Xiao Lin and Fang Yuan were highly capable, and this was also a way to promote and develop their careers.

With the introductions done, Chu Xiang explained, “You may have heard about it before. During my collaboration with Chen Lifeng, I neglected other artists who ended up changing managers. The truth is, I had tried to find good opportunities for those artists, but the results weren’t satisfactory. It turns out that even after changing managers, they didn’t achieve much progress. I hope you don’t misunderstand me. My phone is on 24/7, and you can call me anytime if you have any issues. Your resources won’t be inferior to others. Since I have signed you, I will definitely promote your success and not tarnish my own reputation.”

Mu Sen had been mistreated in the past, with his manager being virtually nonexistent. Now, his situation had improved significantly, so he had no objections. He simply nodded and exchanged WeChat contacts with Fang Yuan.