That evening, Xia Zhiyi had just finished showering when, on her way back to the cabin, she was called to Director Gong's side by the staff.
Xia Zhiyi helplessly, " Director Gong, is something the matter now?"
Director Gong cleared his throat and said, "This time it wasn't our production team who contacted you, but a friend of mine wanted to reach you, but because you're filming a program, it's inconvenient for you, so they contacted me instead."
"I'm just a messenger."
Then Director Gong gave a brief introduction to Xu Chen Xu Chen and the company behind him. Xia Zhiyi listened Zhenzhen, showing no sign that he actually knew more about this seemingly unremarkable entertainment company than Director Gong himself.
Xia Zhiyi: "So, it was Xu Chen's agent who wanted to contact me?"
Director Gong: "That's correct."
Director Gong: " Xu Chen originally planned to come directly, but later... well, anyway, for some reasons, she decided to call you first."
Director Gong: "If you mind, you can go back now. I won't force you to do anything."
What a joke! Knowing Xia Zhiyi's capabilities, what fool would casually offend him?
Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?
Xia Zhiyi tilted her head slightly, seemingly thinking for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then I'll contact Manager Xu."
This led to the conversation between Xu Chen and Xia Zhiyi.
Xia Zhiyi: "Hello, I'm Xia Zhiyi."
Xu Chen: "Hello, Teacher Xia, I'm Xu Chen. I wonder if Director Gong has briefly explained my situation to you? Would you like me to introduce myself first?"
Xia Zhiyi's voice carried a hint of amusement. "No need, I know you're Brother Fu's manager, right? May I ask what brings you here?"
Xu Chen: "It's like this, Teacher Xia, I wonder if you'd be interested in entering the entertainment industry? I mean, becoming an artist."
The two talked back and forth on the phone. Director Gong did not leave anyone nearby to eavesdrop on Xia Zhiyi. Instead, he sat in the room and smoked a cigarette.
At this time, the guests had mostly packed up and were getting ready to sleep, so the production crew had some free time. Just then, the assistant director came over with a bowl of braised dishes, intending to have a drink with Director Gong.
Seeing Director Gong smoking alone in the room, the assistant director paused, then went up to him and asked, " Director Gong, what's bothering you?"
Director Gong glanced at the food the assistant director had placed on the table, stubbed out his cigarette, and said with a smile, "It's not really a worry, just thinking about what to do next."
The assistant director was taken aback. "Huh? When did this happen? You're already thinking about your next program?"
So far, their new variety show is developing well. Although there have been some setbacks, it is generally progressing smoothly. As for the final result, there are still more than ten days to go, so we'll have to wait and see.
The assistant director was just saying it casually and didn't really think that Director Gong wanted to start a new program.
Unexpectedly, Director Gong nodded. "Hmm, you said, since there are people Xia Zhiyi martial arts among ordinary people, aren't there many other hidden masters like him in the countryside?"
"If we could get all these people together to record a program promoting the traditional culture of Xia Country, wouldn't that be interesting?"
The assistant director was taken aback. "You're actually thinking of a new show?"
Director Gong smiled and said, "That's right. Recently, the central government has been preparing to record a competition program on traditional Chinese style stage performances. I think this 'Traditional Chinese Style Night' isn't limited to dancing. Our Great Xia Country has a long and rich history, and there's still a lot to explore. If we don't take advantage of this opportunity, we'll only be able to pick up the scraps later."
Director Gong and this assistant director have been friends for many years. The fact that the assistant director came to help him despite the pressure already proves the friendship between the two, so Director Gong doesn't mind sharing some of his thoughts with him.
The assistant director paused for a moment, then asked, "Is it because of Xia Zhiyi, or...?"
Director Gong: "You know what? In just the last few days, several people have called me, wanting to contact Xia Zhiyi through the program team and sign him as an artist."
Director Gong: "Do you think Xia Zhiyi refuse?"
Assistant director. "He's good-looking, talented, generates buzz, has a good personality, and now has a large following. It should be easy for him to get into the entertainment industry."
The assistant director smiled and said, "As for Xia Zhiyi will refuse, I don't think so. He probably also plans to enter the entertainment industry; it just so happens that he ran into our program team."
"Looking at it this way, our production team is testing the waters in a new field, Xia Zhiyi is a complete novice, so it's a win-win situation for us."
Director Gong: "Yes, but if Xia Zhiyi really does sign with a talent agency, then next time I want to meet him, I'll have to deal with his agent."
That's why Director Gong is smoking here.
He had a very high Xia Zhiyi. Xia Zhiyi was young, capable, and did well in her studies. From an elder's perspective, one would naturally admire such a young person.
In addition, Xia Zhiyi brought a lot of popularity to the show, but Director Gong is not complacent and thinks that the show itself is popular and Xia Zhiyi is just icing on the cake.
Only a truly confident person would say something like that.
So at this point, Director Gong was starting to think from the perspective of a talent scout, wanting to consider Xia Zhiyi's future.
Firstly, for Xia Zhiyi; secondly, for his own.
Director Gong sighed softly and said, " Huanyu has contacted us several times, but I've turned them down each time. If he really wants to sign with them, signing with Xu Chen is the safest option."
In this industry, it's more about capital than ability that matters.
Aside from the rare occurrence of a "heavenly star" appearing and overshadowing everyone else, the public's attention on celebrities is usually influenced by capital to some extent.
Huanyu is a company with capital, and so is Tianhuan. Compared to Tianhuan, Huanyu currently appears to be much cleaner.
Moreover, Xia Zhiyi is getting along well with Fu Yunyi now. If she could share an agent with Fu Yunyi, he could take care of Fu Yunyi and help Xia Zhiyi avoid some detours.
But this is just Director Gong's personal opinion; he doesn't know if Xia Zhiyi herself would be willing.
That's why Director Gong is a little worried.
The assistant director sensed the underlying meaning in his words, paused for a moment, and then said, "Actually, we don't need to worry too much about Xia Zhiyi. No matter who he signs, with his abilities, even Huanyu would have a hard time controlling him."
Director Gong: "Who knows what methods Huanyu will use?"
As he said this, Director Gong tapped the table and said, "But as long as he doesn't sign in at that garbage dump, with his skills, he can't be too bad."
"I'm not talking anymore. Didn't you want to drink with me? Where's the alcohol?"