Traffic Star Development Program

Chapter 4 is so amazing

"Based on my judgment of the market," Zeng Hao said decisively.

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

Yang Shanshan looked down at the script on the table, her fingers unconsciously tracing the edge of the paper.

She admitted that she was attracted to him.

Since "So Young", she hasn't received any decent roles for over a year, and now she just runs around doing commercial performances every day, and her popularity is gradually fading.

If this movie really comes to fruition, it would indeed be a chance for her to turn her life around.

But what market judgment are we talking about?

She didn't dare to gamble.

If your judgment were so accurate, would the company be in this state now?

She was well aware of Sunshine Entertainment's current predicament. If the funding chain broke down halfway through filming, all her efforts over the past few months would be wasted.

"I know what you're worried about," Zeng Hao said. "You're afraid the company won't survive, afraid the movie won't be made, and afraid of wasting time."

Yang Shanshan did not deny it.

"So I can make you a promise." Zeng Hao took out another document from his briefcase. "This is a supplementary agreement. If 'Back to 20' cannot be filmed due to company reasons, you can automatically terminate the contract without paying any penalty."

Yang Shanshan took the agreement and quickly glanced at it; it was indeed as Zeng Hao had said.

"But before that," Zeng Hao changed the subject, "I need you to do the company a favor."

coming.

Yang Shanshan thought to herself, "There's no such thing as a free lunch."

"What are you busy with?" she asked.

"We need to secure more gigs this month to help alleviate the company's current financial pressure," Zeng Hao said bluntly.

Yang Shanshan frowned. "President Zeng, didn't you just mention loans and investments? And I already have three gigs scheduled. How many more do you want me to take on?"

"Take as many roles as you can, and try to fill this month's schedule. Loans and investments are real, but the company doesn't just have one drama to shoot; we need money in all aspects."

"You're exploiting me," Yang Shanshan said with some dissatisfaction.

"I'm giving you a chance," Zeng Hao corrected. "If you help the company overcome its difficulties, the company will have more and better resources to promote you. It's a win-win situation."

Yang Shanshan bit her lip. She knew Zeng Hao was right, but she still felt some resistance.

"What if I don't agree?"

"Then we'll terminate the contract," Zeng Hao said decisively. "You pay the penalty and leave. Otherwise... the company will have no choice but to suspend you for the remainder of the contract, and your popularity will completely disappear."

Yang Shanshan was stunned; she hadn't expected Zeng Hao to be so blunt.

"Mr. Zeng, are you threatening me?"

"No, I'm giving you a choice." Zeng Hao's tone remained calm. "Either terminate the contract now and go your separate ways, or stay and take a gamble with the company."

He paused, then said, "But I have to remind you, if you leave now, the lead role in 'Back to 20' will no longer be yours."

Yang Shanshan's breathing quickened as she stared at Zeng Hao, trying to discern a hint of compromise on his face.

but no.

Zeng Hao's expression was as calm as a stone.

She suddenly realized that the young boss in front of her was completely different from the easy-going Lao Sun from before.

Previously, Lao Sun had always tried to reason with her.

But the Zeng Hao in front of you won't coax you, won't accommodate you, and certainly won't be polite to you just because you're a pillar of the company.

He will only present the conditions and let you choose for yourself.

The choice is yours, but you must also bear the consequences.

Yang Shanshan took a deep breath and weighed her options for a full half minute.

Finally, she nodded. "Okay, I promise you."

Zeng Hao smiled slightly. "A wise choice."

He picked up the supplementary agreement on the table. "Sign it. From today onwards, you are the designated leading lady of 'Back to 20'."

Yang Shanshan took the pen and signed her name on the agreement.

After signing, she looked up at Zeng Hao and said, "Mr. Zeng, I trust you this time."

"I won't let you down." Zeng Hao put away the agreement, stood up, and said, "Sister Liu will send you this month's schedule. Thank you for your hard work."

Yang Shanshan also stood up, picked up the script on the table, and said, "Then I'll be going now."

She walked to the door, then suddenly turned back. "Mr. Zeng, are you really sure this movie will come to fruition?"

Zeng Hao looked at her, his tone firm: "I'm sure!"

Yang Shanshan nodded, pushed open the door, and left.

Only Zeng Hao and Sister Liu remained in the meeting room.

Ms. Liu couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Zeng, were you really confident about what you just said?"

Zeng Hao looked out the window, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I'm not 100% sure, but I'm about 80% or 90% sure."

He turned around. "By the way, have Xu Kunkun come over this afternoon. I want to see him in person."

Sister Liu nodded, "Okay, I'll inform him right away."

It was 3 p.m. in Zeng Hao's office.

There was a knock on the door, and a skinny boy wearing a white T-shirt and jeans walked in.

With a center parting, big eyes, and fair skin, she was indeed quite pretty, but she exuded a youthful innocence.

"Mr. Zeng, you wanted to see me?" Xu Kunkun's voice was a little nervous.

Zeng Hao sized up the 18-year-old boy in front of him, secretly comparing his memories with those of his past life.

His appearance does indeed bear some resemblance to that of the top celebrity from my previous life, but the Xu Kunkun in front of me is obviously much more immature and still has a student-like air about him.

"Sit down," Zeng Hao said, pointing to the chair opposite him.

Xu Kunkun sat down cautiously, his hands resting awkwardly on his knees, appearing very reserved.

"How long have you been with the company?" Zeng Hao asked.

"It's been more than three months," Xu Kunkun answered honestly.

Where is the training being conducted now?

"At Huayi Training Center, I learned to sing and dance."

Zeng Hao nodded. "How's your learning going?"

Xu Kunkun hesitated for a moment, "The teacher said I've made pretty fast progress."

How fast?

"As for singing, I went from only being able to sing pop songs at the beginning to being able to sing some more difficult songs now. As for dancing..." Xu Kunkun paused, "My teacher said I have a good sense of rhythm and learn moves quickly."

Zeng Hao took out a document from the drawer, which was Xu Kunkun's resume when he signed the contract.

The text reads: Xu Kunkun, born on August 2, 1998, is from Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. In 2012, he participated in a talent show and entered the top 60 nationwide.

Zeng Hao looked up. "Why did you want to sign with our company in the first place?"

Xu Kunkun paused for a moment, "Because...because I want to be a star."

What kind of star do you want to be?

"Like...like Jay Chou, who can sing, dance, and act in movies." A hint of longing flashed in Xu Kunkun's eyes.

Zeng Hao stared at him for a few seconds. "Do you know what the company's situation is right now?"

Xu Kunkun nodded, his voice even softer, "I heard... I heard it's not good."

"It's not just not good, it's terrible," Zeng Hao said bluntly. "The company almost went bankrupt, and we might not even be able to pay your training fees."

Xu Kunkun's face turned pale instantly.

"But!" Zeng Hao changed the subject, "If you're willing to trust me and weather this period with the company, I can give you a promise."

Xu Kunkun looked up, his eyes filled with anticipation. "What promise?"

"Two years from now, I'll make you the hottest male idol in the country." Zeng Hao's tone was calm, as if stating a fact that was bound to happen.

Xu Kunkun's eyes widened, wondering if he had misheard. "President Zeng, what...did you say?"