IMG Media, as a large company, has certain thresholds for signing artists.
Tang Li, as a newcomer, is actually rare at IMG. IMG primarily manages established artists, and several domestic top-tier celebrities have their agency contracts with IMG.
Feng Qi honestly said upon learning that Tang Li’s roommate wanted to sign with IMG: "It depends on her talent. If she has talent, there will still be agents willing to take her on."
The prerequisite is that Wu Xuehan needs to star in one or two productions first.
Tang Li silently took note.
Suddenly, Feng Qi remembered something and added: "Lai Yuaner really took a fall this time. Even if she didn’t do drugs and the police don’t have enough evidence to charge her with possession, in this circle, the truth doesn’t always matter. Lai Yuaner won’t necessarily leave the entertainment industry, but she will always carry the label of drug possession.
To my knowledge, several brands have already decided not to renew their endorsement contracts with her, including the high-end fashion brand VODE/JOHN."
While saying this, Feng Qi took out a document from behind him and tossed it onto the coffee table.
Tang Li looked at him, puzzled.
Feng Qi nodded towards the document with his chin, signaling her to take a look herself.
Tang Li reached out, took the document, and opened the folder to find that it was indeed VODE/JOHN’s contract for the following year, lasting from this May until the end of next April.
She was somewhat surprised.
Feng Qi showing her this contract meant it was meant for her.
But with her current level of fame and not having any truly released work yet, how could VODE/JOHN have noticed her?
Feng Qi solved her confusion: "Their chief designer likes you."
"..." Tang Li was confused.
"Their chief designer is a quirky little German man. Originally, I approached him with the attitude of trying to secure resources for you. Turns out, the little guy really took a liking to you."
Feng Qi continued: "I am somewhat familiar with the art director of ’XL’. The magazine issue with the cover photo you shot with Deng Xian is only hitting the shelves at the end of this month. I requested your photo from him ahead of time. VODE/JOHN places a lot of emphasis on their spokespersons’ physical appearance and temperament. The reason Lai Yuaner got the endorsement last year was, I heard, because VODE/JOHN’s president owed her sister a favor."
This sister was, of course, not Tang Li.
Feng Qi did not mention the Lai Family’s situation and went on to say: "The German man personally chose you. He really likes your short hair and your international image.
In fact, a few days ago, I got word that if Lai Yuaner hadn’t run into trouble, VODE/JOHN would have likely renewed her contract. After yesterday’s incident, the company’s executives fell silent, and they sent over the contract this morning."
For Tang Li, this contract was an unexpected boon.
She did not hesitate much and signed it.
The filming for VODE/JOHN’s new season’s commercials is coming up in the next few days.
"It’s a bit rushed," Feng Qi took back the contract and advised Tang Li to go back and prepare: "If nothing goes awry, you’ll need to film before you join the cast of ’Phoenix Concubine’."
Tang Li nodded in agreement.
After finishing the work talk, she left Feng Qi’s office.
Yuan Qin was waiting in the corridor.
The sky outside was already dark, Tang Li told Yuan Qin to finish work and called a driver to take her back to school.
After leaving IMG, Yuan Qin headed to Yunqi Villa.
He arrived at the Villa around 7:00 PM,
Song Baiyan was having dinner.
Upon entering the house, Yuan Qin went straight to the dining room. Upon seeing Song Baiyan at the dining table, he respectfully greeted with "Your Excellency." Song Baiyan looked up, his warm gaze falling on Yuan Qin: "Did Miss Tang return to school?"
"She was sent back by the driver after finishing her business at the company."
As Yuan Qin spoke, he gave a brief report on the past two days’ events.
When asked about Tang Li’s personal situation, Yuan Qin paused, then added, "Miss Tang’s cellphone is very old; her agent hopes she can get a new one."