Chapter 631
Zhang Yimou, Yang Mi, and Wang Sicong are all my brother's connections.
“MaiMai is about the same age as you, and XiWei is the same age as you? XiWei is already a college student, and you are still a junior high school student.” Jiang Yang said bluntly.
Tian Xi waved her hand and smiled: "It's okay, it's okay, you can call me by my name, or you can call me Xiao Tian. Sometimes the director calls me Xiao Tian on set."
The old man chuckled and said to the teachers, "These two in my family are always like this, always arguing."
"That's normal, they're siblings."
Zhang Tao nodded and smiled, saying a few polite words.
I did notice the key information Jiang Yueyue just mentioned.
Zhao Jinmai also visited Jiang Yang's home.
Zhao Jinmai's reputation isn't particularly high, and her national recognition isn't as great as Guan Xiaotong's, but she's still a child star and an irreplaceable figure among children's actors.
This is Jiang Yang's network of connections.
Could there be other well-known actors who have visited Jiang Yang's home?
The warmth of casual conversation mingled with the aroma of food.
Zhang Tao took a sip of his drink, his gaze inadvertently falling on Jiang Yueyue, who was chattering beside him, and asked quietly, "Yueyue, has your brother ever brought other celebrities over to play at home?"
His question was natural.
Casual conversations about everyday life can contain hidden insights.
As the head of the business team at Youxuepai, I've been through so much in the industry for many years and understand the negotiation logic of the entertainment circle.
An artist's network of connections is directly linked to their commercial confidence and bargaining power.
Jiang Yang is now the top scorer in the college entrance examination, but he is also a newcomer to the film and television industry.
The spotlight is bright enough, but connections are an unknown quantity.
It is their opportunity to drive down prices and gain the upper hand in negotiations.
If Jiang Yang's connections in the industry are still shallow and he doesn't have much strong resource support, then Youxuepai, as his first national-level spokesperson, is a powerful tool for him to break into new circles.
The room for negotiation will be much smaller.
Brands can more easily negotiate lower prices.
The process can also be carried out in a rhythmic manner.
Proposing harsh cooperation terms, extending the endorsement period, and lowering the upfront payment ratio are all perfectly reasonable.
Jiang Yueyue leaned closer to his ear: "By the way, my brother also brought other people with him, they're also from the entertainment industry, but I don't know them, I only know their names."
Zhang Tao's heart skipped a beat, and his recently relaxed vigilance returned. He quickly asked, "Oh? There's someone else?"
"But my brother won't let me tell!"
"Tell me quietly, and I promise I won't let your brother know."
"Could you help me copy the text later? My Chinese homework today is to copy the text. Seriously, my Chinese teacher is like a lunatic. Not only do I have to memorize the text, but I also have to copy it."
"Go, go, go!"
Zhang Tao nodded repeatedly, his smile growing even more gentle.
His eyes held an barely suppressed urgency.
He quickly glanced around the dining table.
Jiang Yang's parents were having a lively conversation with the principal and Teacher Li, with the topic revolving around Jiang Yang's studies.
Jiang Yang turned to Tian Xi and talked about the schedule for their next variety show.
His team members were also whispering among themselves, and no one noticed their conversation.
“You say, Yueyue, just say your name, and Uncle will tell you what they do.” Zhang Tao leaned forward.
I can tell.
Jiang Yang's younger sister is naive and inexperienced.
They don't understand the intricacies of business negotiations.
His words are more credible than anyone else's.
Jiang Yueyue blurted out, "There's a guy named Zhang Yimou. My brother brought him to our house as a guest. He's not handsome, and he's quite old. He doesn't look like a celebrity at all. What does he do?"
"Zhang... Zhang Yimou?"
Zhang Tao's mouth pounded, and the cup in his hand wobbled.
He swallowed hard, trying to remain calm: "That's...that's the Imperial Advisor! The most amazing director in the country!"
Jiang Yueyue nodded as if she understood, and added, "There's another one named Yang Mi, who has very fair skin, but I don't like her. Her voice is too sweet."
"Yang Mi?!"
Zhang Tao's heart beat even faster.
Yang Mi.
This year's top female stars, A-list celebrities.
Her commercial value is frighteningly high; Jiang Yang actually managed to invite her to his home.
Before she could recover from the shock, Jiang Yueyue frowned and said with a look of disgust:
"There was this guy, so arrogant, surnamed Wang, I forgot his full name, but he was really annoying. He wasn't as handsome as my brother. He was sitting on my sofa and told my brother that he didn't care whether his friends were rich or not, because none of them were as rich as him. I said he wasn't as handsome as my brother, and he said, 'Does he need to be handsome? He's so rich, being a 'tall, rich, and handsome' guy is enough.' I wanted to punch him when I heard that!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao's face turned pale. His heart pounded wildly, as if gripped by an invisible hand.
His voice trembled as he asked, "Is it Wang Sicong?"
"Yes, yes, yes! That's the name!"
Jiang Yueyue nodded vigorously and asked curiously, "What does he do? He's so arrogant."
"He is... the son of Wanda Group."
Zhang Tao managed to utter a few words, his back damp with sweat.
Wang Sicong has over 20 million followers on Weibo.
The labels "Nation's Husband" and "Entertainment Industry Inspector" have become popular across the internet.
It's a natural magnet for trending topics.
Any post can spark heated discussions across the internet.
Investment, variety shows, e-sports, and many other fields are flourishing.
The level of exposure is alarmingly high.
He's a big shot who has connections in the capital, entertainment, and internet celebrity circles.
"Yueyue, did your brother really bring these people to your house?"
"If I'm lying to you, may my brother eat shit!"
After chatting with Jiang Yueyue for a while and repeatedly assuring her that he would help her copy the text later, Zhang Tao was still unsettled.
Fortunately, I asked Jiang Yang's sister.
All my previous judgments were wrong.
That's completely wrong.
I thought Jiang Yang was just a newcomer with no background or connections.
Little did he know that Zhang Yimou, Yang Mi, and Wang Sicong, these people at the top of the pyramid, were actually Jiang Yang's personal friends, and even came to his home as guests!
With such connections backing him up, Jiang Yang was fully confident in making exorbitant demands and even directly refusing to cooperate with Youxuepai.
There are better options.
What worries Zhang Tao the most is the existence of Wang Sicong.
Wang Sicong has a huge influence in the industry; a single sentence can make someone famous or destroy a brand.
If they offend Jiang Yang during the negotiations, it's hard to guarantee that Wang Sicong won't speak out online. In that case, Youxuepai might not only fail to sign a spokesperson, but also get into a lot of trouble.
Jiang Yang glanced at Jiang Yueyue and noticed that Zhang Tao's expression was off. He scolded, "Jiang Yueyue, what did you say to her?"
“I didn’t say anything,” Jiang Yueyue replied immediately.
"Are you talking nonsense again, trying to show off by using me?"
Jiang Yueyue clicked her tongue guiltily and shoveled her food into her mouth.
It's more than just using his brother to show off.
When they realized that Na Chaoyue and Mai Mai couldn't intimidate Zhang Tao, they simply picked a few names from Weibo news.
Just now, Zhang Tao's shocked look was the same as the look of interest from her classmates when she bragged about her brother's identity.
Ah, that feels so good.
Jiang Yang's gaze fell on Zhang Tao: "Director Zhang, I'm sorry, my sister is just like that, she likes to talk nonsense."
"Yueyue just chatted with me about school. Kids are so interesting," Zhang Tao said with a smile.
I felt a lingering fear in my heart.
They definitely wouldn't have time to eat.
Time is tight.
They should quickly show their utmost sincerity and finalize the endorsement deal.
Let's chat for a bit.
Zhang Tao stood up, handed his business card to Jiang Yang's parents with both hands, and said respectfully and formally, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt. We are not teachers from Jiang Tongliang Center. We are the team from Youxuepai Education Brand. We have long admired Jiang Yang's top score in the college entrance examination, as well as his character and outstanding talent. We have come here today to formally invite Jiang Yang to become our brand ambassador and contribute to the cause of education!"
These words were spoken.
The old man and his mother were stunned and remained seated.
Completely bewildered.
The old man scratched the back of his head, looking at his mother with a confused expression: "Youxuepai... what school of thought?"
My mom's mouth dropped open too: "Brand ambassador? What's that?"
The couple are not involved in the entertainment industry.
I've never seen such a formal brand team come to our door.
I don't understand the word "endorsement" at all. (End of Chapter)