Weekly dramas, as opposed to ordinary TV series, need to build a following.
If the plot is solid, a second and third installment may follow, and with each subsequent season getting hotter, the advertisers for the first season will become increasingly sought-after.
Tang Shu, experiencing modern advertising culture for the first time, quickly grasped the opportunities it presented after some thought.
"I get it, COOL Clothing must have gotten wind of the news and that’s why they made this decision, right?"
"Smart, the circle is only so big, who doesn’t have some connections?"
Sister Luo admitted as much, "Regardless of how many connections they have or how they got the information, as long as it benefits us, it’s fine. We at Starshine are the biggest investors in ’You Smile’, and this money should definitely fall into our pockets."
Reaching a win-win situation is the best strategy.
"Right, I heard from Tiantian that you referred Jiang Yan to Director Zhang, letting her play a Discover more novels on NovelHub - your gateway to endless stories. Wenxin Screenwriter also agreed to it. Why, did you get the news that she has joined the team?"
"I did, she’s already signed the contract, and you will see her when you visit the set next time."
Within a few days of this conversation, when Tang Shu showed up on the set of ’You Smile’ again, indeed, she saw a familiar face.
Having just finished a shoot, she was sitting in the dressing room waiting when the similarly school uniform-clad Jiang Yan walked in timidly.
"Tang... Boss, hello."
"Just call me Tang Shu, are you Jiang Yan?"
"You know me?" The other party was very pleased, with a spark of surprise in her eyes.
Tang Shu kept silent for a moment. As an artist from her own company, Jiang Yan’s information was laid out on her desk when she first joined; how could she not know her?
Moreover, it was because Jiang Yan had managed to secure the role of Shen Siyi that Director Zhang and Wenxin Screenwriter had considered replacing the lead actress.
Although... at that time, the crew had not yet informed Jiang Yan that they intended to sign her.
"I do know you. I heard Sister Luo is managing you now?"
"Yes, but Sister Luo said the company is currently recruiting agents, and we newcomers are following her for now."
Tang Shu heard the uncertainty in her voice and reassured her, "Although the company is new, it’s responsible for each artist, so don’t worry too much. We will arrange agents for you all properly in the future."
Sure enough, the unease in Jiang Yan’s expression immediately disappeared.
"I understand, and I will do my best."
"That’s good. Have you met Director Zhang already?"
"I have. Director Zhang assigned me the role of a transfer student."
The plot pace of weekly dramas is very fast, and character turnover is even quicker, which is different from traditional TV series. Meanwhile, as ’You Look Beautiful When You Smile’ became a hit, many media companies started eyeing Director Zhang and Wenxin Screenwriter.
Jiang Yan knew that for a newcomer like her, this role did not come easy.
After chatting for a while longer, they went back to shooting.
With things back on track, it wasn’t long before Tang Shu received a response from Director Li of ’Corridor Pavilion’.
In the email, Yan Ming was clear: her analysis of the set props was quite impressive, and there was no need for a second interview—she was directly hired.
And he had attached an employment contract as well.
After scanning the content of the contract and finding no unreasonable terms, Tang Shu forwarded it to the legal personnel at Starshine Media and sent a message to Sister Luo to inform her.