Cai Yinong directly extended an olive branch, her tone brimming with confidence.
"Tangren might not be the biggest platform, but when it comes to producing high-quality dramas and nurturing new talent, we still have certain advantages."
"We can offer a very sincere newcomer contract, and we will also prioritize resources for you. Singing, acting, even if you want to try directing in the future, as long as you have potential, Tangren is willing to give you the opportunity."
She looked at Jing Xiuran, waiting for his answer.
Jing Xiuran met Cai Yinong's gaze, his thoughts racing.
Tangren was indeed the best stepping stone at this stage, especially the unmissable express train that was chinese paladin 3!
But what he wanted was more than that.
"Thank you very much, Ms. Cai, for your appreciation and kindness. Tangren is indeed an excellent platform."
"However, before discussing the specific contract, I was wondering... could I first talk to you about chinese paladin 3 itself?"
Cai Yinong raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Oh? What specifically do you want to discuss?"
Several guesses instantly flashed through her mind.
Did he want to leverage his contribution to the songs and his potential signing intention to secure a role in the drama?
Or did he have other ideas?
But... the main roles for chinese paladin 3 had basically been internally confirmed.
Most of them were core contracted artists under Tangren itself. With filming about to begin, it was almost impossible to change important roles at the last minute now...
Jing Xiuran saw Cai Yinong's concerns.
He knew that to achieve his goal, he had to demonstrate value far beyond song creation at this moment!
"Ms. Cai, to be honest, I am a loyal fan of the Chinese Paladin series," Jing Xiuran's tone became sincere.
"From Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er in the first generation to Jingtian and Tang Xuejian, and Xu Changqing and Zi Xuan in the third generation... every story fascinates me."
These words were not a pretense; he genuinely had deep feelings for the Chinese Paladin series, as those classic games had accompanied him through his youth.
"Especially chinese paladin 3, its worldview is grander, and the emotional conflicts are more intense. And among them, there is one character I like the most."
"Oh? Which character?" Cai Yinong's curiosity was piqued.
"Demon Lord Chonglou!" Jing Xiuran said definitively, uttering those four words!
"Chonglou?"
Cai Yinong's eyes subtly narrowed; this was somewhat unexpected for her.
She had originally thought that Jing Xiuran might be more interested in the two male leads, Jingtian or Xu Changqing.
The character of Chonglou in chinese paladin 3 carries significant weight and high popularity, with a complex personality!
He is arrogant, powerful, and conceited, an undefeated legend standing at the pinnacle of the Six Realms.
At the same time, he is also obsessive and pure, waiting for a millennium for an opponent, just for a single duel.
This is an extremely complex and charismatic character!
Cai Yinong said calmly: "Mr. Jing seems to have a unique insight into Chonglou?"
The fish had taken the bait!
Jing Xiuran's lips curled slightly, but he instantly reined it in: "Not an insight, just some personal thoughts."
"The world says Chonglou is supreme in the Six Realms. This is certainly his outward appearance."
"But in my opinion, Chonglou's core characteristic is not superficial power, but purity, and the extreme loneliness derived from that purity."
Cai Yinong's pupils constricted slightly!
Purity? Loneliness?
This angle was quite insightful!
"He was born in the Demon Realm, where power is the only law. All he seeks in life is a satisfying opponent. Feipeng was his only confidant, and also a symbol of his pure pursuit of martial arts."
"When Feipeng was banished, he lost the only being who could understand him. From then on, though the Six Realms were vast, he had no more opponents, and no more peers."
Jing Xiuran spoke at a steady pace, clearly and logically, with confidence in his eyes.
"Until he met Zi Xuan."
"His feelings for Zi Xuan are not ordinary love; they are more like... curiosity, an exploration of an emotion he had never understood."
"He wanted to understand Zi Xuan, to grasp this unfamiliar emotion. This thirst for knowledge stemmed from his inherent purity, and it also intensified his tragic nature."
"So Chonglou's charm lies not in how strong he is! But in the fact that, as the supreme being of the Six Realms, he possesses an innocent heart! He doesn't understand human complexities, loves and hates clearly, and keeps his promises!"
A torrent of words! Fluent and seamless!
The office was silent.
Cai Yinong listened quietly, surprised.
This insight was profound and unique, completely surpassing the level of an ordinary player, an analysis on the level of a creator.
This deepened her desire to sign Jing Xiuran!
Moreover... if Jing Xiuran had just proposed the roles of Jingtian or Xu Changqing, the two male leads, she might have hesitated due to Hu Ge and Huo Jianhua's stature.
But what he wanted, precisely, was Chonglou!
Although this character was important and popular, he was still the third male lead, and in terms of billing, he would not directly impact Hu Ge and Huo Jianhua.
Using a newcomer with unlimited potential and a thorough understanding of the character to play the role seemed... not entirely impossible?
Cai Yinong looked sharply at Jing Xiuran: "You want to play Chonglou?"
Jing Xiuran met her gaze without any evasion, answering calmly and firmly: "Yes. I believe I am suitable for this role."
This! Was his true objective today!
Selling songs was the knocking brick! Signing a contract was the guarantee!
Chonglou! Was his stepping stone to enter the entertainment industry and rise to prominence in one go!
Cai Yinong looked at the perfectly flawless face before her, recalling his unique and profound insights just now...
Demon Lord Chonglou!
A vague image gradually overlapped with the young man in front of her in her mind!
But she still didn't agree immediately.
As an experienced producer and manager, she knew very well that understanding a role didn't necessarily mean one could act it well.
Acting skills, after all, were the hard threshold.
"Your understanding of the character is very profound."
Cai Yinong spoke slowly, her tone returning to calm.
"However, acting, in the end, depends on the presentation effect in front of the camera."
She motioned for her assistant to bring the script.
"Would it be convenient... to try a scene now?"
It was time!
The final test! And the most crucial step!
Jing Xiuran stood up, feeling even a faint excitement.
He knew that his current acting attribute of 69 points probably wasn't enough in front of an industry professional like Cai Yinong.
But fortunately, he was well prepared!