The plane landed smoothly at Hongqiao Airport in the Magic City.
Jing Xiuran walked out, dragging his suitcase. His tall and upright figure, standing at 1.84 meters, activated the 【Human Appearance Ceiling】 effect, instantly captivating everyone’s attention, even in a simple casual outfit!
Many gazes instinctively turned towards him and found it difficult to look away.
“Oh my god! Is…is this a celebrity? Why haven’t I seen him before?”
“Oh my goodness! This look…he must have walked out of a comic book, right?”
“Quick, take a picture! He’s amazing! Even better than those idols in retouched photos!”
Whispers and the discreet clicks of phone cameras could be heard around him.
Just then, a man in a black suit and sunglasses quickly stepped forward, his gaze sweeping across Jing Xiuran’s face with a hint of unconcealed surprise!
“Excuse me, are you Mr. Jing Xiuran?”
This was the person Cai Yinong sent to pick him up, and he was clearly also surprised by the appearance of this talented musician.
Jing Xiuran nodded slightly, his voice clear and clean: “That’s me. Thank you for your trouble.”
“No trouble at all, Mr. Jing. You are even more stunning than in the photos. The car is ready; please follow me.”
The pickup person regained his professionalism and led him towards a Mercedes-Benz minivan.
Sitting inside the car, cut off from the subtle gazes outside, Jing Xiuran finally relaxed.
It seemed he would have to get used to the attention his appearance brought.
… …
The Mercedes drove into a grand office building in the city center—the location of Tangren Film and Television.
The pickup person led Jing Xiuran to the front desk.
Two front desk girls, dressed in exquisite professional suits and with beautiful faces, stared blankly the moment Jing Xiuran approached, their mouths slightly agape, and their movements on hold!
One of them even accidentally knocked over the pen holder on the desk due to her distraction, scattering pens everywhere with a clatter.
“H-hello! May I…may I ask if you have an appointment?”
One girl was the first to snap back to reality, her fair cheeks instantly tinged with an unnatural blush, her voice even a little shaky.
The other girl busied herself picking up the pens from the floor, but her eyes couldn’t help but sneak glances at Jing Xiuran.
The pickup person stepped forward and spoke in a deep voice: “This is Mr. Jing Xiuran; he has an appointment with CEO Cai.”
“Ah! Mr. Jing!” The other girl suddenly reacted.
“CEO Cai mentioned it! Please, please follow me!”
On the way to the elevator, Jing Xiuran could feel gazes coming from all directions: admiration, curiosity, scrutiny…
The elevator door opened with a “ding.”
Standing at the entrance was a capable and intellectual woman, Cai Yinong’s secretary.
The moment she saw Jing Xiuran, she was also clearly stunned, and a hint of admiration quickly flashed in her eyes, but her excellent professional etiquette allowed her to recover in a second.
“Hello, Mr. Jing. I am CEO Cai’s secretary. Please follow me; CEO Cai is waiting for you in her office.”
Jing Xiuran nodded slightly and followed the secretary towards the large door that symbolized the core power of Tangren Film and Television.
He could clearly feel that even this secretary, who was used to grand occasions, had her gaze subtly drifting towards his profile.
His heart accelerated slightly.
Not nervousness, but excitement!
Pushing open this door, he would officially step into the center of this world of fame and fortune!
“Knock knock.”
“Enter.”
The heavy solid wood door was pushed open.
“CEO Cai, Mr. Jing has arrived.”
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Inside the office, it was simple yet grand.
Jing Xiuran’s gaze fell on the woman behind the desk, a woman with a powerful aura—Cai Yinong.
“Mr. Jing, please have a seat.”
Cai Yinong’s gaze swept over Jing Xiuran, her voice steady, but a hint of surprise, not easily detectable, flitted across her sharp eyes.
She had seen Jing Xiuran’s photos, but she hadn’t expected him in person… His physical appearance was simply top-tier!
Especially his eyes, clean and profound, combined with his unique demeanor, made him unforgettable.
Cai Yinong’s heart stirred slightly, but her face remained impassive.
“Hello, CEO Cai.” Jing Xiuran sat down calmly, his posture composed.
He knew that appearance was only the first impression; the conversation that followed was the key.
“Mr. Jing, you are younger than I imagined.”
Cai Yinong nodded slightly, resuming her usual professional demeanor.
She motioned for her assistant to hand over the contract: “This is the song licensing contract we drafted: five years of exclusive film and television usage rights, 100,000 plus a share. Please review it first.”
Jing Xiuran took it and quickly scanned it.
【Ding! Do you want to spend 1 Superstar Point to check the contract terms?】
“Yes,” Jing Xiuran silently recited in his mind.
【Contract terms are clear, no traps. It is recommended to specify the vocalist.】
Jing Xiuran looked up at Cai Yinong: “CEO Cai, I trust Tangren’s professionalism and sincerity with this contract.”
“However, there’s one small suggestion for the contract—to explicitly state that I will be the one to sing these two songs.”
This was one of his true objectives!
Selling songs was just the starting point; stepping into the spotlight was his goal!
Cai Yinong smiled at his words, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes: “Of course! Mr. Jing, after listening to your demo, my team and I both believe you are the most suitable person for these two songs.”
Jing Xiuran felt a sense of certainty and expressed his gratitude appropriately: “Thank you for your trust, CEO Cai.”
Soon, the contract was quickly revised, and both parties signed.
The remaining fifty thousand yuan in licensing fees would be credited after the process was complete! For him, whose account balance was only three digits not long ago, this was a huge sum!
But for Jing Xiuran, what was more important was gaining the opportunity to be tied to chinese paladin 3.
After the song contract was signed, Cai Yinong put the documents aside, her sharp gaze falling on Jing Xiuran again.
“Alright, Mr. Jing, the song matter is settled. Are you interested in talking about yourself, how about it?”
Jing Xiuran’s heart stirred slightly, but his face remained impassive: “What do you mean, CEO Cai?”
Cai Yinong leaned back slightly: “I’ve seen the information you submitted. You were top of your class in the Beijing Film Academy Director Department. To be honest, your professional background surprised me more than your songs.”
“Excellent physical appearance, astonishing talent in creation and singing, and you’re a top student from a leading film academy’s Director Department… Mr. Jing, your qualifications are truly rare.”
“Mr. Jing, are you interested in joining Tangren?”
