The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

Chapter 19: The Illiterate Invades the Entertainment Industry!

Liangmu based his work on the Shenjian data model created by Lin Youyou's team.

Three courses were arranged for him.

The training included physical demeanor and posture, camera presence, and a final performance lesson.

The first two are essential courses for artists after their initial debut.

As for the acting classes that follow, they are to lay the groundwork for the future.

No matter how things develop, their ultimate destination is the film and television industry.

This is the current state of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Unless Shen Jian can debut with singing and dancing talents and attract attention.

But that's obviously not realistic.

However, there are countless actors who are not formally trained in acting.

With systematic training and learning, joining a film crew to shoot some modern and historical dramas, and then becoming a sensation, is not a problem at all.

"You have a gig next month, arranged by General Manager Yang. It's on Mango TV's 'Refrigerator,' a variety show hosted by He Jiong. We don't know who the guests are yet, but they should be big names. You can take this opportunity to shine and get some exposure."

Then I'll contact the three major video streaming platforms for variety shows, and finally select one that will allow me to be a guest.

Regardless of the size or level of the variety show, as long as you can get a guest spot, your screen time and appearance rate are guaranteed. Even if you only have one episode with high ratings, your offer will be upgraded, and you'll immediately be promoted.

Liangmu explained everything in great detail.

Shen Jian could tell that his agent was very career-oriented.

But I just don't know if it will suit my style.

"A good broker."

"Just call me Liangmu."

"A Liang."

"..."

"I wanted to ask if I'll be able to do live streams again?"

Liangmu shook his head: "Live streaming is okay, but it can't be too frequent. It's best to do it when there's a buzz around, like when the company officially announces your signing, and then do a live stream."

Celebrities need an air of mystery; appearing in the public eye too frequently will make the audience lose interest.

Shen Jian nodded: "Understood."

Liangmu: "I've seen your Douyin videos, they're very... unique, so you can make videos, and the account can be handed over to the operations team."

"Okay, Ah Liang."

"Good wood."

"Okay, Araki."

"..."

[One more hilarious joke]

...

It was already noon when I finished talking with Liangmu.

Since I have a etiquette training class in the afternoon, I decided not to go back to the hotel for a nap.

In addition, he was prepared to bleed a little.

Now I consider myself an artist who is wholeheartedly devoted to entertainment.

From now on, we'll have to rely on agents and management teams.

So he planned to invite Lin Youyou's group and Liang Mu to dinner.

Although Yoshiki was aloof, he did not refuse the invitation.

The reason is:

As an agent, he knows better than anyone that getting closer to his artists is the beginning of better collaboration.

As for Lin Youyou and her friends, they had long wanted to take advantage of Shen Jian, so they naturally took advantage of the opportunity to treat him to a meal.

【Shenjian Business Group (6)】

[Lin Youyou @ Everyone: Everyone, I've brought in Manager Liang! Let's all work hard together from now on.]

[Yang Tianzhen: Okay.]

(Liangmu joins the group chat)

[Shen Jian: Welcome, A Liang!]

[Ryogi:...]

[Semir Tony: ?]

[Yang Tianzhen: ?]

"Shen Jian."

At the dining table, Lin Youyou criticized, "Teacher Liangmu is a seasoned agent, don't be so disrespectful."

Shen Jian turned off his phone, looked around at his surroundings, and felt a pang of heartache.

They even come all the way to Shangri-La for a meal. What's wrong with me being disrespectful?

When we came out, I was just being polite and asked Ryoki to recommend a restaurant.

As a result, the person nodded in agreement and elegantly led everyone into the revolving restaurant of the five-star hotel.

While the beautiful food was indeed pleasing to the eye, the red wine costing over two thousand yuan a glass was simply outrageous.

It's not that he's stingy, but that he uses his money wisely.

Across the table, Liangmu said calmly, "Just call me Liangmu. By the way, where are you staying now?"

Shen Jian: "Hotel."

Liangmu: "I might need to find a place in Beijing, preferably in a nice upscale neighborhood. It's not about showing off or being extravagant; the main thing is that upscale neighborhoods offer better security and privacy, so I can avoid unnecessary trouble."

With the money Shen Jian currently has, buying a set is definitely not realistic.

Therefore, renting is the only option.

Two hundred thousand yuan in savings might be a stretch even in a high-end residential area in Beijing.

Fortunately, he's not particularly popular right now, so he has some breathing room.

When I make money in the future, I'll just buy one.

"Then I'll take a day to go see it."

Liangmu shook his head: "No need, I'll ask a friend who works at a developer to help you take a look. It doesn't have to be too nice, just something with good privacy. I'll let you know when I find one."

"I can't accept this."

"I am your agent."

"Thanks... cough, thanks, Yoshiki."

Shen Jian experienced the charm of an agent for the first time.

This is a nanny-like quality that even Yang Tianzhen doesn't possess.

Perhaps, having become a top agent, she chose to abandon it the moment she reached the summit.

[Shen Jian @ Yang Tianzhen: Sigh.]

[Yang Tianzhen: ?]

[Shen Jian: What a pity.]

[Yang Tianzhen: Speak like a human!]

[Shen Jian: It's nothing, just a moment of reflection.]

[Yang Tianzhen: So you're commenting on me? Are you seriously ill, or do you want to die?!]

[Shen Jian: You're wrong.]

[Ryogi:...]

[Lin Youyou: ...]

[Zhang Shan: ...]

[Li Si: ...]

...

We were full and satisfied.

Shen Jian paid the bill, and the meal ended up costing 7,800 yuan.

Well...

The price is acceptable.

The red wine was a bit lacking.

Based on his experience with wine tasting, the red wine wasn't red enough.

I returned to the company in the afternoon.

Shen Jian was then taken to an etiquette class.

It was held in the large dance studio, and he wasn't the only one there.

There were also several other newcomers signed by other agents.

Actually, body shape is not difficult.

It's nothing more than teaching some walking, sitting, and standing postures.

With enough time and practice, you can gradually correct your bad habits.

the next day.

Shen Jianzhao continued with the full-day training as usual.

Morning etiquette and manners.

The afternoon training covered camera presence and basic acting skills.

Near the end of class.

He received a message from Liangmu in the group.

[Liangmu@Shenjian: The company has officially announced your signing. If there is a lot of discussion online tomorrow, we will do a live broadcast.]

Of course, there's a high probability there won't be any major issues, so just broadcast as usual.

[Lin Youyou@Liangmu: Manager Liang, do I need to talk to the company's PR and operations department first?]

[Yoshiki: What's the point of contacting the PR department? We don't need it.]

[Yang Tianzhen: I think it's necessary.]

[Lin Youyou: +1]

[Yangmu:? ? ? ]

Liangmu felt that Shen Jian was, after all, just a minor internet celebrity.

Even if Mercury generates some buzz, it's only temporary.

Even if they sign with an entertainment company, it won't generate much buzz.

After all, it's quite common for internet celebrities to sign with talent agencies.

Therefore, there's no possibility of any major developments.

Besides, it's a bit too much of a fuss to hire a public relations department to handle everything from the official debut announcement.

He felt embarrassed to tell anyone.

However, what he didn't expect was...

After the official announcement of Yixin Entertainment's account.

It only took one night.

The news that Shen Jian, a popular influencer on Douyin (TikTok), signed with a talent agency and joined the entertainment industry has gone viral online.

Weibo will be fine then.

But Douyin (TikTok) was in an uproar.

The trending topic garnered over 600 million views.

[Can illiterate people on TikTok get into the entertainment industry?]