The time was set for the next morning at 9 o'clock. Wu Fangyu, along with Shi Zhen, went to the headquarters of Yougu Corporation. Maisen personally came out to greet them and led them directly to the VIP conference room on the ninth floor. During the brief period from the elevator to the conference room, Maisen took the opportunity to share a political joke he had heard that morning. He started laughing heartily, which made Wu Fangyu suddenly feel that this person's image in person was quite different from the shrewd and capable image on the phone. Shi Zhen, on the other hand, didn't understand what he was laughing about, or perhaps due to the image he was trying to project in public, Shi Zhen's only response was to give a friendly and polite smile.

The conference room was quiet and spacious, with the black glass surface of the conference table wiped clean and clear, resembling a huge crystal. The secretary politely closed the door after placing tea and snacks. Shi Zheng squinted her eyes, dazzled by the overly bright light. In the next second, she saw the glass windows automatically darken, blocking out most of the light, causing the lights in the four corners of the conference room to illuminate. Mason put down the remote control and said, "This is the contract. You two can take a look first."

He then picked up a delicate and petite cup, took a sip of black coffee, and gazed at the zither sitting diagonally in front of him, while immersing himself in the gentle aroma of the coffee.

He had watched movies featuring this mega-star, and even at the plaza in the nearby business center, there hung a huge billboard endorsing him.

The current perception is that the camera is truly a wasted tool, as it simply cannot capture the breathtaking beauty that leaves one in awe.

It is said that the beauty of Beta combines the sharpness of Alpha and the softness of Omega, neither excessively rigid nor overly fragile, but just right.

Shi Zheng perfectly embodies the concept of being just right.

In the midst of this stunning attack of beauty, Mason couldn't help but marvel at how perfectly his decision had turned out.

"This face has such great commercial value, no wonder they can star in so many films by famous directors at such a young age."

Wu Fangyu carefully examined the contract. Initially, she thought that You Gu would at least fight for her own interests in certain aspects. However, to her surprise, the conditions stipulated in the contract were even more thoughtful than what was discussed over the phone. This made her suspicious. Just how much did You Gu value this upcoming game, or what kind of ulterior motive did the upper management of You Gu have?

She had been the manager of the Guzheng player for many years, and her steadfast principle was that she would not "sell" her artist for the sake of personal gain. There were many talent agencies that engaged in shady dealings behind the scenes, resorting to all means necessary to make their artists overnight sensations and taking shortcuts. Some low-quality agencies even priced their artists and treated them as commodities, allowing them to be passed around amongst social elites.

But Wu Fangyu has never believed that Shizheng needs to rely on such despicable means to become famous. From the moment she took over Shizheng, or rather, from the first moment she laid eyes on Shizheng, she decisively set his development direction without hesitation - to make movies.

It's not to say that he's not good at singing and dancing, but rather, compared to shining on the stage, the zither is more suited for the path of acting. His eyes are bright and clear, but not in the clean way of a rainy morning. It's a kind of cleanliness that grows wildly on ruins after a disaster, covering the clean of smoke and corpses.

At that time, Shizheng was only seventeen years old. Wu Fangyu took him for an audition, for the Taiwanese renowned director Zou Heng's film "The Stayer". It tells the story of a young boy whose father is a drug addict and mother is mentally ill. Growing up in a distorted environment, he faces malicious treatment from the world. Unable to bear it any longer, he wants to commit suicide by lying on the railway tracks. However, the train doesn't come for a long time. The boy falls asleep on the tracks and spends the whole night there. The next morning, he is awakened by an old scavenger grandpa who gives him a still-warm steamed bun and tells him to go home early.

The scene of Shizheng's audition took place on the rooftop of the five-story building where she lived. She saw her father and a prostitute engaged in drug use and prostitution. The rooftop was strewn with sheets and clothes, yellowed and tattered, much like how her life felt at this moment, all wrinkled by the wind. Shizheng picked up a broom from the hallway and overturned all the clothes that were hanging to dry. This startled her father and the woman, but they were covered by layers upon layers of garments. Before heading downstairs, Shizheng locked the small iron door that led to the rooftop, causing her father to curse loudly from the other side. In the pitch-black and eerie hallway, Shizheng revealed a smile of despair and revenge.

"The performance relies solely on the empathy and resonance of the actors, without any physical props."

At the age of seventeen, Shizheng, with his inexperienced yet astonishing performance, won the appreciation of the director and embarked on his first film in the entertainment industry.

Wu Fangyu had no idea about the past of Shi Zheng, as the information about artists from the management company was limited. Therefore, for a long period of time, Wu Fangyu believed that Shi Zheng, just like Shen Lian and Fang Chongshan, relied on talent and hard work to become entertainment industry elites.

"The heavens have blessed me with a meal, and no one can envy it."

"The conditions offered by your esteemed company are very generous. As the second party, I can't find any faults with them. However, this is the first time for Shi Zhen to endorse a game. If the results are not as good as expected, is your company prepared to consider a plan B?"

Usually, this kind of contract has a visible copy and a hidden copy. The hidden clauses often trap celebrities into textual pitfalls, causing them to suffer more losses than gains.

"You worry too much, Mrs. Wu. We, at Yougu Corporation, are a big company and always make sure to be well-prepared."

Mason said confidently.

"We did not hastily decide on Shi Zheng as the spokesperson for 'Love Ninety-Nine Days', but rather, we underwent rigorous market research and data analysis. You need not worry about whether your artist is deserving of such a high compensation, I believe they will bring us satisfactory returns."

Indeed, even if one appears handsome and outstanding, they still reveal their true ugly face at critical moments, just like a despicable businessman.

Wu Fangyu secretly sneered and then said, "I hope we can work together pleasantly."

"That is only natural."

Mason crossed his fingers and tapped on the table.