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Shen Yan's tone was subtle. "That's right." There are even some screen recordings online that can't be broadcast.
Ye Mo silently mourned for the two of them. If there was still some possibility for their careers before, now it was absolutely impossible.
"Oh, right," Ye Mo remembered something else and asked Shen Yan, "Brother Shen, do you know Qiao Jiaojiao?"
Shen Yan: "... Why do you ask that?"
Ye Mo recounted his first encounter with Qiao Jiaojiao, saying, "She seemed hostile towards me, and even asked, 'Brother Shen, you seem to be someone I don't know.'"
Shen Yan sighed, his tone tinged with regret.
Ye Mo: "You two actually know each other?"
Shen Yan said in a calm tone, "She used to be one of my artists."
Ye Mo was surprised.
At this point, Shen Yan told Ye Mo about his past with Qiao Jiaojiao. There were no complicated grudges or love affairs involved. It was just that the small pond of [Brilliant Star] couldn't accommodate Qiao Jiaojiao, a phoenix waiting to take flight.
Shen Yan recalled what happened back then, "At that time, a drama that Qiao Jiaojiao filmed became a huge hit. You should have heard of the name of that drama, it's called ' The Road to Immortality '!"
Ye Mo had indeed watched "The Road to Immortality." The drama aired six years ago and was adapted from a male-oriented fantasy novel.
This drama didn't make much of a splash before it aired, and many netizens hadn't even heard of it. However, after it aired, it became the top-rated show of the year and could even be called a phenomenon.
And almost every actor in that drama, even those with a name, became famous.
In that drama, Qiao Jiaojiao played a supporting role with a significant amount of screen time. Her character was very likable, so after the drama became a hit, she also benefited from the success, instantly rising from Momo 18th-tier star to a somewhat famous second-tier actress.
That period was probably the most glorious time for Qiao Jiaojiao. Invitations came in like snowflakes, and countless companies extended olive branches to her, including many well-known companies in the industry.
Compared to those big companies, [Brilliant Star] was just a small workshop with no future, so Qiao Jiaojiao was tempted after receiving invitations from those big companies.
"... She wanted me to switch jobs with her, but I refused, and we ended up parting on bad terms," Shen Yan said, summarizing their feud in a few words.
However, there were many things he didn't say. For example, when the two of them had a falling out, Qiao Jiaojiao told him a lot of her grievances. For instance, he suppressed her and didn't let her take on any roles. He rejected so many high-paying offers and even made her continue to study acting with an acting teacher.
"... Everyone praised my acting in ' The Road to Immortality,' saying it was very lively and expressive, but you alone think my acting is bad!"
"And several brands offered me endorsement deals with such high fees, but you turned them down too!"
I think you just can't stand to see me doing well!
It was Qiao Jiaojiao's words that made Shen Yan realize how much dissatisfaction she had harbored towards him over the years. This greatly affected him, and he was unable to cheer up for a long time. He even considered quitting his job as an agent. It was only after being persuaded several times by the boss of [Brilliant Star] that he returned to work. That's when he met Ye Mo and began to manage her.
After leaving [Brilliant Star], Qiao Jiaojiao did have a pretty good period of development, but after several dramas she starred in failed to make a splash, she gradually faded into obscurity.
When she reappeared in public, Shen Yan noticed that she looked different; she had become more refined, but she had also lost her unique distinctiveness.
Even now, when Shen Yan recalls these past events, he still feels a sense of melancholy, and Qiao Jiaojiao's current fate is something he never expected.
He never expected that Qiao Jiaojiao not only had plastic surgery, but also had an affair with a married man. She Mingming mistress, and when Shen Yan first met her, she was still innocent and naive. But in just a few years, she had become someone even Shen Yan didn't recognize.
"... Luckily, no one online recognized you!" Shen Yan rallied himself and continued talking to Ye Mo about the trending topic. "If it had been discovered that it was you, they would have accused you of promoting feudal superstition! You even told people you were Divine Calculator!"
Ye Mo: "... I just said it casually at the time. I never expected that person to be a streamer. You couldn't tell from his appearance at all."
Shen Yan knew that if things were investigated closely, Ye Mo wasn't to blame, but people in her line of work had to be careful to avoid damaging their image and causing their reputation to decline.
Therefore, Shen Yan still gave Ye Mo a few words of advice, telling her to be more careful and cautious in the future.
Ye Mo knew that he meant well, so she didn't argue and obediently agreed.
Hearing her praise so highly, Shen Yan wasn't entirely convinced, after all, Ye Mo was the kind of person who would "dare to do it again next time."
After they hung up the phone, Ye Mo got up to wash up. Halfway through washing, he heard 888 say:
[Host, Qiao Jiaojiao called your agent!]
Ye Mo, brushing her teeth: [Huh?] How come she didn't understand?
Why did she call Brother Shen at this crucial moment?
She contacted your agent, asking him to help her out of consideration for their past relationship.
Ye Mo: [Didn't they say they had a very unpleasant falling out back then? So where does she get the confidence that Brother Shen will help her? And in her current situation, who can help her?]
Ye Mo's thoughts were also Shen Yan's thoughts at this moment.
"Why do you think I'd help you?" he asked Qiao Jiaojiao on the other end of the phone. "Have you forgotten? You're no longer an artist under [Brilliant Star], nor are you one of my artists. Even if you wanted help now, you should be looking for someone from [Changxing]!"
Qiao Jiaojiao said excitedly, "Do you think I haven't tried? But the company completely ignores me, and even my agent doesn't care about me anymore, leaving me to fend for myself!"
Her tone was somewhat hysterical as she angrily exclaimed, "These people, these people! When I was famous, they all fawned over me, saying they would make me a big star and an award-winning actress. But now that I have even the slightest flaw, they avoid me like the plague!"
"I've made Mingming much money for the company, and now you're saying you're abandoning me!"
Qiao Jiaojiao's expression turned somewhat ferocious when she thought of what her manager had said.
[These days, people are most averse to being involved in a third party. Not only has your affair with Director Liu been exposed, but you've also been photographed in such indecent ways. How can I help you?]
The company's suggestion is to let this cool off for now, and you can take this opportunity to rest!
That's a tactful way of putting it, but...
Qiao Jiaojiao wasn't stupid; she could easily tell that the company was giving up on her. No matter how much she cried and begged her agent, the agent walked away without looking back.
"Mingming were the ones who made me sleep with Liu Yeqiu, they made me a mistress, they made me use my body to exchange for resources, but now that it's been exposed, they don't care about anything!" Qiao Jiaojiao said bitterly. "Brother Shen, I know you can't stand this, but this really wasn't what I wanted to do, the company made me do it!"
"Brother Shen! Only you can help me now!" Qiao Jiaojiao pleaded with Shen Yan, crying, "Brother Shen, please help me, even just for the sake of our past relationship! I beg you!"
Hearing her words, Shen Yan felt somewhat uncomfortable, but he was very self-aware.
"I'm just a small-time agent with limited connections. How can I help you?"
Shen Yan was not surprised at all by Changxing's choice regarding Qiao Jiaojiao's situation. That's just how this company operates—it doesn't care about feelings, it only cares about profits.