Retired Villainess Transmigrates into a Cannon Fodder

Golden Agent of the Adonis (80)

During her day off, Chu Xiang took Fang Zhenxuan to sign the endorsement contract for the ZX Youth Series. The other party did not particularly trust Fang Zhenxuan’s ability to promote the goods and offered him a one-year contract only.

Chu Xiang has no objection. One year was just right. If ZX still wanted to sign Fang Zhenxuan next year, the price would no longer be the same.

Afterward, she accompanied Fang Zhenxuan back to the company for his second male lead audition in the urban drama. While at it, she also settled how much Chen Lifeng owed her.

They met Manager Liang’s secretary as soon as they entered the company. The secretary took the elevator with them and looked at Chu Xiang in surprise. “I haven’t seen you for a while, Chu Xiang, yet you’ve grown more beautiful. Have you changed to a new skincare product? What brand is it?”

Chu Xiang replied with a smile, “I bought it when I went to Paris with Zhenxuan to film Extreme Mode, and it worked well. It happens that we’re going to the Love’s Dream Journey shooting tomorrow, so I will bring you a set to try.”

“Okay, thank you. By the way, Manager Liang asked you to go to his office after finishing the matter. Don’t be afraid. You are in the right about the incident this time.”

“Got it, I’ll go there then later, thanks. Chu Xiang almost always sat in the chair of the CEO, but she also has a good understanding of how colleagues get on in the company. Civility cost nothing, and sometimes exchanging a word or two could lead to gleaning a couple of  useful information, so connections were worthwhile.

Chu Xiang and Fang Zhenxuan arrived at the audition floor. When they went to exchange pleasantries, the assistant of the audition director also looked at Chu Xiang in surprise. “Sister Xiang, you look drop-dead gorgeous today. The shade of your lipstick is also smashing. What brand and color number is it?” yes?”

Chu Xiang took out the lipstick from her bag and took a look. “This one doesn’t seem to be available in China. I’ll bring you one later. We have similar skin tones, so it should look good on you too.”

“Okay, thank you Miss Xiang! Then can I add you on WeChat?”

“Of course, let me add you. Please do me a favor too and take care of Zhenxuan when he joins the crew in the future.”

“That’s for sure, Sister Xiang. Rest assured.” The assistant confirmed the WeChat prompt and reminded Chu Xiang, “Xia Ze came to audition for the second male role just now, and the director is quite satisfied with him, so go for it Zhenxuan.”

Fang Zhenxuan’s expression changed slightly when he heard Xia Ze’s name. Chu Xiang noticed it and thought he was under pressure because of Xia Ze’s legitimate popularity, so she comforted him, “We’re already well prepared, so don’t think too much about it. Just play your role naturally. If it doesn’t work, I will find you other resource.”s

The assistant commented enviously, “Sister Xiang, you really dote on your artists. I’d be more than happy to be your artist.”

Chu Xiang quipped, “If you want to debut someday, you can come to me.”

“Hahahah, deal!”

The assistant’s remarks pulled back Fang Zhenxuan’s wandering thoughts. His expression softened, and he said with a smile, “Chu Xiang’s people are indeed very lucky, so I will bag this role. Chu Xiang, wait for my good news. I’m going in.

Fang Zhenxuan straightened his clothes and walked into the audition hall at a leisurely pace. The assistant didn’t notice that  Fang Zhenxuan said “Chu Xiang’s people” instead of “Chuxiang’s artists”. She jokingly said that Fang Zhenxuan didn’t look like a rookie at all, that his mentality was quite good.

Chu Xiang looked at the closed door as if in deep thought. Since she knew Fang Zhenxuan, she had never seen him in a bad mood. What was the cause of that strange moment just now? They were well prepared, so Fang Zhenxuan shouldn’t be nervous.

Xia Ze was currently Hong Yao’s hotshot young artist. He was 26 years old this year. He debuted at the age of 18, became popular at the age of 20, and has enjoyed fame all the way to this day. Because he could sing and dance, had a pretty face and looked young, he had a huge fan base and was quite popular.

However, 26 years old was a delicate age for idols. Younger idols were on the rise and had strength to speak of, such as Fang Zhenxuan. Idols like Xia Ze, whose popularity was in vain and who lacked representative works, were easily replaced, especially those with average acting skills and an average sense of variety. There are no songs that are well-known to everyone, and now the most important thing is to find opportunities to have representative works.

The male and female protagonists of this urban drama and several confirmed supporting roles were all influential actors. The script was well polished and the investment was considerable. It was going to be an annual hit drama. In order to have a good work in his name, Xia Ze would rather play the leading role and join the production.

Chu Xiang learned from his assistant that Xia Ze also took the initiative to lower his salary. He even hired a private acting teacher, which showed that he has worked hard. With Xia Ze’s popularity and traffic, there was little reason for the crew not to use him; he was a big threat to Fang Zhenxuan.

Chu Xiang disliked fighting uncertain battles. The company’s intention to give her some compensation was good, but with Xia Ze’s participation in the audition, there was no guarantee that she would be given the second male lead role. After all, Fang Zhenxuan’s current works were too few, and his popularity couldn’t compare to Xia Ze.

She went to Manager Liang’s office ahead of time and proposed a VAM agreement to him.

“A VAM agreement?” Manager Liang put down the pen in his hand, leaned on the office chair, and laughed. “Chu Xiang, I already know what Chen Lifeng and Li Ou did. They did go a bit too far and the company will punish them accordingly. You only have one rookie on your side at the moment, Fang Zhenxuan. I hope you won’t get impatient over some things and make irrational decisions.”