Chapter 636
Xiwei as the Female Lead
I felt relieved.
Tian Xiwei typed again in the classmate group: "I'm sorry, I really can't talk about Jiang Yang's endorsement deal. It involves confidentiality clauses, and I'm afraid it will cause trouble for everyone."
I can't decide who gets to act. I'm just an ordinary actor; I don't have that kind of talent.
However, if anyone wants to enter the entertainment industry in the future, and has any questions or wants to avoid pitfalls, feel free to ask me. I'll do my best to help!
The message has been sent.
Without waiting for a reply in the group, she directly opened the red envelope function and sent five red envelopes of 200 yuan each.
Each red envelope was accompanied by a four-character blessing.
May your future be bright, may everything go smoothly, may you have peace and joy, may you achieve academic success, and may your future be promising.
The red envelope was just sent out.
The group chat exploded with discussion.
"Thank you, Xiwei, you're so generous, boss!"
[“I snagged 88 yuan! Hahaha!”]
"Waaaaah, I only managed to snag 12 yuan."
"I snagged 56 yuan! Thank you, Xiwei! I'll really need your help if I ever need any advice about the entertainment industry!"
"Xiwei, let's keep in touch! No matter where you go, we'll always be old classmates!"
"Xiwei must come to the next gathering!"
The group chat was instantly flooded with messages about grabbing red envelopes.
There are also a bunch of "thank you boss" emojis.
The initially slightly awkward atmosphere transformed into a warm and friendly one.
No one mentioned endorsement fees or acting opportunities anymore.
They chatted about their recent situations and future plans, occasionally reminding Tian Xiwei to take good care of herself and wishing her success in the entertainment industry.
Tian Xiwei didn't reply to each message individually, but only sent a smiley face emoji with the caption: "I hope everyone is happy~ Let's keep in touch, and I wish everyone all their wishes come true!"
After sending the message, she put her phone back in her pocket.
Jiang Yang looked over, his eyes gentle: "Finished talking?"
"Mm." Tian Xi nodded slightly, a relieved smile in her eyes: "It was my class reunion during the day. We finished chatting, and it went very well."
"It's getting dark. Are we still going to the hill behind the library later?"
"go!"
Tian Xi's eyes lit up.
The night outside the window grew even darker.
The streetlights in the county town were on.
The windows of the apartment building across the street were dotted with lights.
On the balconies of several households, freshly washed clothes were hanging out to dry, swaying gently in the evening breeze.
The outline of Tongliang New City can be seen.
Several lights were on in the county administrative center building.
Further away is the Bachuan River.
When I first met Jiang Yang, I was riding in his Corolla and dancing for him to see.
The river water shimmered faintly.
The weeping willows on the riverbank became blurry silhouettes in the night.
Looking back at myself back then, I feel a bit naive, but my heart was burning with passion.
The night sky over the county town was cleaner than the skies I had seen in Beijing and Shanghai.
You can see sparse stars, and the moon hangs in the sky.
I took another look at the messages in the classmates' group chat.
The friendship among these old classmates has faded from the days of constant companionship, but has grown into a tacit understanding that each of them is doing well.
Her future is brighter, with companions walking side by side and trustworthy people.
The contract signing process was faster than I expected.
Without any unnecessary back and forth, Jiang Yang checked the core terms word by word.
Two contracts need to be signed in total.
One is a letter of intent for cooperation.
The charity program clearly specifies the number of donated equipment.
The duration of the offline event was also indicated.
The other document is a prepayment agreement, which clearly stipulates that Youxuepai will bear all taxes.
Jiang Yang received the after-tax amount, and the 30% prepayment was to be credited to his account within one day of signing the contract.
The remaining payment will be settled after filming is completed and materials are delivered and accepted.
Tian Xiwei stood aside and watched. When she first entered the industry, she wondered why the tax was borne by the brand.
Now I understand.
Actually, it was Jiang Yang who secured it.
These are all things that can be discussed.
I had heard Jiang Yang say before that celebrity endorsement fees are usually before tax, and the personal income tax can be as high as 45%.
Of the seven million, only a little over four million would be left after taxes. But Jiang Yang had Youxuepai cover the taxes, which is equivalent to him getting nearly three million more in disguise.
As for why Youxuepai agreed, it was simply because they were afraid that things might change and Jiang Yang might be snatched away by other brands. They had already paid a seven million yuan endorsement fee, so there was no need to haggle over taxes.
Moreover, including taxes demonstrates the brand's sincerity and makes cooperation smoother. For these big brands, anything that can be solved with money is not a problem.
Chao Yue often said, "Problems that I can solve with money are not problems; the problem is that I don't have money."
After signing the contract.
Zhang Tao's team presented a proposal for shooting an advertising video.
One of the pages clearly states that Jiang Yang will be paired with an actress to play his classmate, together showcasing the use of the learning machine.
The plan did not specify a candidate.
Simply indicate that it was recommended by the spokesperson Jiang Yang and approved by the brand.
Zhang Tao smiled and looked at Jiang Yang: "Jiang Yang, do you have any recommendations for this actress? We'll get in touch as soon as possible to arrange the styling and script polishing."
Tian Xiwei's heart jumped.
I subconsciously stood up straighter.
She glanced at Jiang Yang furtively, and already knew the answer in her heart.
It must be Yang Chaoyue.
Jiang Yang's favoritism towards Chao Yue is obvious to everyone.
Chaoyue has a cheerful and outgoing personality; he's always making a fuss and laughing.
She was the first artist Jiang Yang signed.
When filming "Fighter of the Destiny", Jiang Yang spent more time explaining the scenes to her than others.
Just like Gulnazar's preference for Zhou Ye.
Just like how she herself was completely devoted to Jiang Yang.
Jiang Yang's care for Chao Yue cannot be hidden.
It's a little sour, yet it feels perfectly natural.
Jiang Yang turned to look at her, his eyes gentle and his tone natural: "Xiwei, have you been busy lately?"
Tian Xi was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to ask her that question. She quickly shook her head and smiled sweetly, "I'm not busy."
"That's perfect, we've got work to do."
As Jiang Yang spoke, he picked up his pen.
In the section recommending actresses on the proposal, the name Tian Xiwei was written down stroke by stroke.
The female lead in the advertisement is Xiwei.
Tian Xiwei was shocked.
I wanted to ask why she was chosen.
Seeing Zhang Tao and his team watching from the side, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
Trying to remain calm.
A slight warmth crept onto my cheeks.
Zhang Tao's team immediately surrounded them.
One of the female assistants in charge of coordinating the filming took out a tablet: "Ms. Xiwei, may we briefly discuss the filming details next?"
Tian Xi nodded slightly, her voice trembling slightly: "Please speak, please speak."
"Time is too tight. We want to start filming as soon as possible, right here in Tongliang, the city of fog, at your alma mater, Tongliang Middle School. If things go smoothly, we can start filming within three days and finish in one day. Is that convenient for you?"
"It's convenient, it's convenient for me," Tian Xiwei quickly replied.
The promotional tour for "Fighter of the Destiny" won't start anytime soon.
Even if there are, they can be turned down.
The Mars variety show won't be coming anytime soon.
"Image is also important. Our advertisement is for education, so we need a fresh and natural student vibe. Your image fits the bill. You'll need a simple ponytail hairstyle. We'll provide clothing, which could be a white shirt and light blue jeans, or a school uniform. What's your usual shoe size? We'll prepare suitable shoes in advance."
Tian Xiwei gave her shoe size.
I listened very attentively, afraid of missing anything.
It was my first time shooting a commercial, and I was extremely nervous.
He spoke slower than usual, his neck was stiff, and he noticed Jiang Yang laughing beside him.
It wasn't a gentle smile, but rather a blatant mockery: "Big star, huh? Nervous?"
Stop laughing.
She glared at Jiang Yang: "What are you laughing at?!" (End of Chapter)