The Exploded Storage

Chapter 89 The Exploded Storage

"A photo—" Li Han smiled. He didn't believe that a photo could attract any popularity for Liu Haocun. Besides, it wasn't posted by Tian Xiwei's account. Although Xiao Tian was just a newcomer in the entertainment industry, her account had more fans than some veteran actors and big internet celebrities.

"You can send it if you want."

Liu Haocun nodded slightly, then looked at Li Han and asked, "Speaking of which, why did you suddenly come back to Beijing?"

"Oh, the production team is casting. I came back to help with the selection. I won't be staying for more than a few days; I'll have to go back then," Li Han said with a smile.

"Oh, oh—" Liu Haocun didn't say anything more after hearing this and continued to eat his meal with his head down.

With Liu Haocun's matter settled, Li Han took her back to school. As for how Liu Haocun's popularity will change next, that depends on how well the song goes on.

It was now his third day back in Beijing; he had returned the night before last.

On the fourth day, agent Zhang Kai also rushed over from Hengdian. Li Han sat with him in his office and the two talked about Bao Lujia.

"I think this little girl is quite good; she's excellent in every way. I'll call her and her parents later and ask them to come over. If it's okay, we'll sign her," Li Han said.

"Understood." Zhang Kai nodded.

"Speaking of which, shouldn't I sign a few male artists and train them? It's not good to keep signing female artists." Li Han picked up his phone and muttered to himself.

He then dialed Bao Lujia's mobile phone number, which was written in her personal information and which Li Han had noted down.

At this moment, Bao Lujia was lying on the hotel bed watching TV. Her long, soft, black hair was loose, her bright eyes sparkled, and her fair face was a little chubby. She was wearing her own casual clothes, her chest rising and falling slightly, and she was wearing hot pants, revealing her long, smooth, white legs. Her size 35 white feet, clad in white socks, were crossed over each other, like layers of snow-capped mountains covered in snow.

Ring ring—the cell phone rang. Bao Lujia turned her head and glanced at it listlessly before picking it up with her delicate white hand.

Unknown number ————

"Feed? Who is it?" Bao Lujia's voice was mature, but she was still young and had a bit of a babyish tone. The mature voice mixed with a bit of babyishness made Li Han's ears scratch.

"Yes, is this Bao Lujia?" Li Han's voice came through the phone.

Upon hearing the magnetic voice from the phone, Bao Lujia immediately sat up. That voice—was it Li Han?

"Teacher Li, Li Han?" Bao Lujia asked uncertainly.

"Yes, it's me. You're still in Beijing, right?" Li Han said.

"Yes, I'm in Beijing," Bao Lujia quickly replied. She thought Li Han was contacting her mother, but she didn't expect him to contact her directly.

"Okay, Bao Lujia, it's like this, you haven't signed with a company yet, right? I'd like to talk to you about signing a contract. Do you think you're interested?" Li Han said.

"Ah, this—" Bao Lujia blinked, unsure of what to say.

"I...I have it," Bao Lujia said after thinking for a moment.

"Okay, do you have time this afternoon? You and your guardian can come to the studio this afternoon. My studio is at ————" Li Han said with a smile.

"Oh, oh." Bao Lujia nodded her little head, her mind a little dazed.

"Did you write it down?" Li Han asked.

"Ah, I've got it, I've got it." Bao Lujia realized that she hadn't written it down yet, so she quickly wrote it down, otherwise it would be too embarrassing to ask her about it later.

"Okay, see you later. Just call me when you get there." Li Han smiled.

After hanging up the phone, Bao Lujia went straight to her mother's room.

Bao Lujia's mother wasn't stupid either. When she learned that Li Han wanted to talk to her daughter, she immediately realized that Li Han was very likely planning to sign her daughter.

She wasn't idle either; yesterday she contacted her husband and asked him to find a lawyer to inquire about contract issues in the entertainment industry.

Knock knock—Hearing the knocking, Bao Lujia's mother got out of bed to open the door and saw her daughter standing there, looking at her excitedly.

"Mom—" Bao Lujia told her mother what had just happened.

"Oh?" Bao Lujia's mother blinked upon hearing this, her expression also very happy.

"Go back and change your clothes right now, we're coming over there."

About half an hour later, Bao Lujia and her daughter arrived at Li Han's office. Besides Li Han, there was another person there. Li Han introduced him as Zhang Kai, the company's agent.

Then Li Han praised Bao Lujia highly, saying that she was outstanding in appearance and temperament, and that she was not nervous or stage-frightened at all during the interview, showing the demeanor of a big star.

After praising Bao Lujia, Li Han started bragging about himself.

"Auntie, Tian Xiwei is the first artist in our studio. She has already started acting in period dramas, which will premiere in the second half of this year."

Bao Lujia's mother didn't understand this, but Bao Lujia knew Tian Xiwei, and she had also watched the drama "So Cute Us".

Incidentally, Li Han then brought up Tencent Video again to create a false impression, which completely fooled Bao Lujia's mother.

"Auntie, Lu Jia, this is the contract that Zhang Kai and I drafted. Please take a look." Li Han handed the two of them a pre-printed contract.

Upon hearing this, the two took it and looked at it.

Li Han made some modifications to the contract with Bao Lujia, changing the five-year contract to a ten-year one, while the rest remained largely the same.

"This—" Bao Lujia's mother was completely confused; she didn't quite understand the contract either.

"Mom, let's sign it." Bao Lujia urged. She's got several companies vying for her now, and she'd be more than happy if Li Han wanted to sign her and promote her.

"Why are you in such a hurry, child?" Bao Lujia's mother glanced helplessly at her daughter; she was still cautious.

"Mr. Li, I'd like to review the contract details further," said Bao Lujia's mother.

"Of course, but Auntie, this contract is just a very standard one in the industry, and we've also split the profits 50/50, which is a very good contract for a newcomer," Li Han said with a smile.

"I understand, I understand." Bao Lujia's mother nodded and smiled.

Bao Lujia's mother didn't think about it for long. That day, she took Bao Lujia back to the hotel and then discussed it with her husband and the lawyer he had hired.

Finally, on the second day, Bao Lujia and her daughter signed a contract with Li Han.

Bao Lujia has officially become a member of Li Han's studio.

Upon seeing the contract signed, Li Han and Bao Lujia both smiled simultaneously.

"Lu Jia, welcome to our studio." Li Han extended his hand to Bao Lu Jia, who quickly reached out and shook it.

Bao Lujia's little hands are soft and tiny, and it feels like they have no bones when you hold them; they're so soft.

"Lu Jia, you and your aunt go home for a while, then pack your things and come to Beijing. Tencent Video will arrange an acting coach for you. Don't worry about accommodation; the company will take care of it. You can also memorize your script while practicing your acting skills. — Also, about your name, Lu Jia."

"Name?" Bao Lujia was taken aback.

Li Han smiled and then said, "You should know that many artists in the industry have stage names, and some even change their names. The name Bao Lujia is too much. Let's choose a stage name, like Bao Shang En."

"The character 'Shang' in 'heaven' and 'en' in 'love' – I had someone calculate this name for you, and it's said to be more beneficial for your development in the entertainment industry, helping with your fortune and resources. It also contains the meaning of 'upward striving' and 'gratitude,' which can help cultivate an image of humility, hard work, and giving back to your fans."

"Oh, this—" Bao Lujia looked at her mother.

"Since Mr. Li has said so, then you should change your stage name to this," Bao Lujia's mother said with a smile.

"Okay, Mr. Li, from now on I'll be called Bao Shang'en." Bao Shang'en smiled slightly, her eyes narrowed, her smile charming and carrying a hint of spiciness.

At this time, Bao Bao hadn't even turned fifteen yet; strictly speaking, she was only fourteen.

After Bao Shangen's matter was resolved satisfactorily, she went back to Guangdong and then returned to Beijing to attend an acting training course.

After Bao Shang'en left, Li Han talked with Zhang Kai. After Bao Shang'en joined the studio, Zhang Kai was also in charge of her future work.

"Brother Zhang, please take extra care of things for now. Once the company has more artists, I'll contact the other agents more often. Don't worry about this. You're a veteran of the company, and I certainly won't treat you unfairly," Li Han said. "I understand, President Li," Zhang Kai smiled.

—On Liu Haocun's side, it's unclear whether it's because this song is gaining momentum or something else, but the video she posted earlier is starting to gain traction.

Although Liu Haocun is not a professional singer, her voice is soft, sweet, and clean, making listeners feel as if they are bathed in a spring breeze, and bringing them a sense of peace.

At this time, Liu Haocun's recording video had already surpassed 500,000 likes on Douyin, and her song had also been released on the QQ Music platform, where it currently has 200,000 favorites.

Moreover, it's clear that this song has a strong staying power.

Meanwhile, Li Han had already returned to the film crew and continued the filming.

Liu Haocun was unaware of the video on her Douyin account at first; she was still practicing with her classmates in the school's dance studio.

Having just finished practicing a dance routine, Liu Haocun took a sip of water, slightly out of breath, and then sat down against the wall. She stretched out her legs, wearing a pair of particularly loose pants, her fair and delicate feet bare.

Having just finished practicing, she inevitably sweated a bit, and her feet were also a little damp. She couldn't help but wiggle her toes, feeling a bit uncomfortable in her feet.

Liu Haocun picked up her phone and looked down at it. Just as she turned on the screen, a shadow suddenly fell over her. She looked up in confusion.

"Haocun, is this you? Did you write this song?" It turned out that several classmates had surrounded her.

"Huh?" Liu Haocun blinked, somewhat puzzled. A song?

Several female classmates were talking all at once, and her slow-witted brain gradually began to understand—her video and song had become popular?

She quickly lowered her head, opened her phone, and then opened Douyin (TikTok). Looking at the number of likes and comments on the video, Liu Haocun couldn't help but blink.

She then clicked on the video.

"Who is this little girl? Her voice is so clean, like freshly washed water."

"This girl is so cute, she looks like a chubby raccoon, and her voice is so lovely too."

"She has a pure and innocent look, a sweet smile, and a steady singing voice. She's a natural talent."

Looking at these comments, Liu Haocun couldn't help but smile, his eyes narrowing, and he laughed very happily.

However, while some praised it, others questioned and criticized it; the internet is never short of trolls.

"It's just a normal, plain voice, nothing special, all thanks to auto-tuning."

"The song is nice, and the person is good-looking, but the singing skills are really amateur level. Don't overhype it."

"Hmph." Liu Haocun snorted inwardly, thinking to himself, "What do you know? You're all probably tone-deaf and yet you dare to criticize me."

Those who complained were ultimately in the minority; most people really liked the video, after all, Liu Haocun perfectly fit the standard of "beautiful and sweet-voiced".

"2017's most healing anthem is a must-see! I'll take this little red flower."

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"If this goes viral later, we might even unearth this video during an archaeological excavation."

"Which school does this girl go to? Beijing Dance Academy? She has such a clean and elegant air about her."

"Could this be some influencer trying to change their image by creating a new account? But their looks are definitely top-notch."

Her classmates then asked curiously, "Haocun, Haocun, did Director Zhang have this song written for you?"

"Ah————" Liu Haocun remained noncommittal, only offering a faint smile.

"It's great to have a 'Zhang Yimou girl,' they just feed you the meat."

"By the way, Haocun, you haven't signed a contract with Director Zhang yet, have you?"

Where there are envious people, there are bound to be jealous people. School itself is a small society, and the backstabbing and scheming within it can be even more outrageous than in society at large.

"Not yet." Liu Haocun didn't say anything else, just kept smiling. She slowly stood up, her fair little feet touching the ground, her round toes curling up slightly.

"I'm going out to make a phone call." She wasn't sure if Li Han knew that her video had gone viral, but she needed to tell him the good news.

At this time, Li Han was on set filming his own project. In his spare time, he would memorize the script, and so did Zhou.

Zhang Kai was also helping Tian Xiwei choose scripts. With Tian Xiwei's current popularity, she no longer needed Li Han's help with some ordinary dramas; she could do it herself.

However, when choosing scripts, Tian Xiwei also told Zhang Kai that they didn't need to look at scripts with kissing or intimate scenes.

There's a drama called "Return to the World" that Zhang Kai is helping Tian Xiwei make contact with, but Tian Xiwei isn't very interested in it.

The main problem is that the filming period for this drama was too long, and we had to go to the United States and Cambodia, and then we had to go back to Beijing to film.