Nan Yue looked puzzled: “Are you going to sign a contract with me?” “Yes, if it’s convenient for you, I’ll meet with you at the hotel.” Nan Yue had now recalled what kind of company Hongyu Media was and unexpectedly discovered that Kang Cheng, who had contacted her, was actually a highly renowned agent in the entertainment industry.
For someone like that, it’s polite and courteous to reach out to her and express interest in signing a contract.
Nan Yue instinctively declined, saying, “Sorry, I’m only focused on preparing for next week’s semifinals right now; I don’t have any other plans.” There was a brief silence—it seemed they hadn’t anticipated Nan Yue’s immediate refusal at all.
Then he said, “Alright; if you’re ready to sign the contract, feel free to contact me anytime.” “Yes, I will,” Nan Yue replied perfunctorily before hanging up and instinctively turned to talk to Xiao Wu.
“Could this be a scam? It’s late at night.” “No, she really is the person herself.” “Oh? Then why wasn’t any task triggered? Having signed a contract doesn’t count as a debut?” “Because Hongyu Media has certain restrictions; according to official records, hosts are not advised to sign with Hongyu.” Upon hearing this, Nan Yue instinctively suspected that 005 was trying to make her exchange her spirit stone for additional information.
But soon, she realized why 005 had advised against signing with Hongyu—a well-known rumor in the entertainment industry states that artists who sign with Hongyu rarely collaborate with or appear alongside Sheng Jingheng.
At first, it was just a joke, but later several pieces of information gathered suggested that the rumor was likely true.
If even 005 has said that, then it’s absolutely certain.
Sheng Jingheng is a pivotal figure in the original “Heart and Body’s Will” project, so Hongyu’s offer to sign him was something he accepted without hesitation.
“Did you deliberately fail to remind me, hoping I’d first agree and then refuse, ultimately offending Hongyu?” “Host, there’s truly no need for you to maintain a close relationship with Hongyu Media.” “Huh.” Without thinking, 005 recalled Nan Yue’s reaction when performing on stage recently upon encountering a mission failure.
She might indeed not fear returning to her original state.
“…I’m sorry, host—I’ll remind you as soon as possible next time.” Nan Yue continued pressing the keys on her phone and quickly found Hongyu Media; she also took a look at Kang Cheng’s Weibo post.
Looking at the few comments under Kang Cheng’s Weibo post, all mentioned one person—Chu Shen—and Nan Yue once again recalled a new memory she had just acquired.
This renowned figure, named Chu Ye, is the head of Hongyu Media and a celebrated top-tier agent in the entertainment industry.
He doesn’t often appear in public, but thanks to a few leaked blurry photos, he has amassed a large following.
There was even a trending topic #HasChuShenDebutedToday#, which quickly topped the social media search rankings among fans.
All the artists he worked with were award-winning actresses and actors, yet after they established their own studios independently, their access to resources noticeably declined.
It is said that he no longer personally manages artists himself, instead focusing entirely on being the boss behind the scenes.
This left many artists who had gone to great lengths to sign with Hongyu feeling somewhat disappointed, but they were soon reassured by the wide array of high-quality talent options available.
Based on comments on Weibo and information uncovered by fans, Kang Cheng is likely Chu Ye’s disciple and the agent he holds in highest regard at Hongyu Media.
Whether this phone call from Kang Cheng truly reflects Chu Ye’s intentions is highly questionable.
If that’s really the case, then refusing this contract would truly be a pity.
Despite his thoughts, Nan Yue showed no sign of discomfort; he casually put down his phone and gave the checkout counter a quick glance.
The cashier over there hurriedly put away his phone, turned away, and couldn’t bear to look at her again—his face turning bright red.
They’re probably secretly filming her.
Suddenly, Nanyue had a vague feeling that she might once again become a topic of widespread discussion on social media.