novelhk Chapter 272 Inside Story
Chapter 272 Inside Story
Brother Shen knew Yu Xinglan's personality, so he came to the banquet with her tonight. He had just gone to the restroom to take care of his needs and left temporarily.
Upon returning and seeing the big boss standing next to Yu Xinglan, Brother Shen immediately put on a big smile and quickly walked through the crowd: "President Bai, are you chatting with Xinglan?"
Bai Li smiled and nodded: "Brother Shen, if Teacher Yu feels uncomfortable in this kind of setting, she doesn't have to force herself and can leave at any time."
Upon hearing this, Brother Shen's heart tightened.
Although Bai Li's tone was very nice, and she was smiling when she said it.
But Shen Ge, a veteran agent who has been in the entertainment industry for more than ten years, felt a pang of unease upon hearing this.
Tonight's celebration banquet is not only an important closing ceremony for the day and night entertainment, but also a golden social event connecting capital and artists. For this purpose, the company has specially invited many important clients.
At the banquet, everyone was busy communicating with clients and leaders, expanding their network.
In the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, every opportunity can impact an artist's career.
In such a social setting, what kind of misunderstandings would arise if an artist were unwilling to engage with capital?
Thinking of this, Shen Ge's forehead was sweating profusely, his brain was working at lightning speed, and all sorts of bad guesses appeared in his mind.
Does Mr. Bai mean that he felt Xingxing was not sociable at the banquet and was affecting the company's image, which is why he asked him to leave first?
Even more so, does Mr. Bai think that as an agent, he has failed to do his job of leading the artists well?
If Bai Li misunderstands him, it might affect his future career as an agent.
It's no wonder that Brother Shen overthinks things.
He was used to surviving in harsh workplace environments, mostly encountering eccentric leaders, and gradually developed an extremely sensitive nerve.
When listening to your boss, don't just take it as it sounds.
Thinking things through multiple times has become Shen Ge's "passive skill".
Therefore, he successfully misinterpreted Bai Li's words.
He glanced at Yu Xinglan furtively, inwardly shouting: Kid, what's going on? I was only gone for a moment, what mess have you gotten yourself into?!
At this moment, Brother Shen really wanted to grab Yu Xinglan's ear and ask him what he had talked about with President Bai.
Unfortunately, Yu Xinglan couldn't hear Shen Ge's inner cries and thoughts, and remained calm.
Yu Xinglan's nonchalant attitude almost triggered Shen Ge's gingivitis, but there was nothing he could do about it.
God opened the door to idol skills for Yu Xinglan, but closed some windows for him.
This is just the kind of person my artist is; what can I do but spoil him?
Because she was worried that Yu Xinglan's performance tonight would affect Bai Li's opinion of him, and also worried that it would affect the company's subsequent resource investment and development plans for Yu Xinglan.
Brother Shen explained cautiously, "President Bai, Xingxing has just made his comeback and does need time to adjust. I'll take him to offer a toast later."
Hearing what Brother Shen said, Yu Xinglan's eyelashes trembled. He wanted to say something, but in the end he forced himself to say, "Um... I will try my best."
Bai Li noticed their awkwardness and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
This is the price of becoming a big boss.
As long as a superior-subordinate relationship exists, there will inevitably be some unexpected deviations in the conversations between the two parties.
However, Bai Li didn't rush to explain immediately.
Within ten minutes, she seemed to sense that something was amiss.
In Bai Li's opinion, although Yu Xinglan is introverted, he is actually very talkative.
During my first job interview at the company, I talked to myself very confidently and we had a very pleasant conversation.
Later, he became a mentor on "Star Making Lab" and was able to get along well with the trainees.
It is clear that he was not ignorant of interpersonal relationships and social etiquette.
Logically speaking, Yu Xinglan should be able to handle a social occasion like today.
After all, sometimes people with the ID "i" will selectively wear the mask of people with the ID "e".
But why does it feel particularly cramped today?
Bai Li's fingertips rubbed the cool glass in her hand as she pondered: So Yu Xinglan was just having indigestion because of tonight's celebration banquet, a specific occasion that required communication.
why?
What is Yu Xinglan afraid of?
Bai Li's eyes flickered; she felt there might be a reason behind it.
Although she had a hunch and some deduction in her mind, Bai Li did not ask rashly. Instead, she smiled and waved her hand to clarify the misunderstanding:
"Brother Shen, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant."
"I never ask artists to force themselves to socialize. Everyone has their own personality, and there is no need to force Teacher Yu to cater to everyone in this kind of situation."
She paused, then added three more words of reassurance to put their minds at ease: "Don't feel pressured. If you feel resistant, you can leave at any time."
Hearing Bai Li's words, Brother Shen felt a little relieved, but still asked for confirmation one last time: "President Bai, are you really not worried? I'm concerned that Xingxing might miss some opportunities, after all, connections are very important in the entertainment industry."
Bai Li shook her head: "I don't mind."
"Everyone has witnessed Mr. Yu's abilities, and the company will not change its plans for him because of this. Connections are important, but we cannot force him to do things he doesn't like."
"Our company values an artist's talent and hard work more. As long as Teacher Yu's professional skills remain consistently high, opportunities will naturally abound."
These are Bai Li's heartfelt words.
If a company is reduced to having its artists actively seeking out new business, it should probably shut down as soon as possible.
Only then did Brother Shen feel completely relieved.
At this moment, Mr. Bai seemed incredibly important to Brother Shen, and he gratefully thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Bai! I was thinking too narrowly."
Yu Xinglan's previously low spirits instantly brightened.
I haven't worked at my old company for a long time, and the entertainment venues I frequent are different from those places.
His gaze hardened in an instant.
Yu Xinglan then expressed her gratitude: "President Bai, thank you for your understanding."
At this point, Yu Xinglan paused, hesitated for a moment, and then gritted his teeth and confessed:
"Actually, it's not that I'm not good at these kinds of situations, but the way my previous company operated is something I can never accept. I'm sorry, I brought those negative emotions from the past into my current work, but I won't do it again."
He will adopt a new work attitude at Day and Night Entertainment, try to forget the unpleasant memories of the past, work hard, and create more value for his career and for Day and Night Entertainment.
When Brother Shen heard Yu Xinglan say that, he turned to look at him in disbelief, his expression as if he were seeing Yu Xinglan for the first time.
Bai Li thought to herself, "Just as I expected."
There was indeed something hidden behind it.
The moment Yu Xinglan confessed her true feelings, the familiar favorability indicator sounded.
Yu Xinglan's favorability +1
Yu Xinglan's favorability rating: 50
We finally got that point!
Yu Xinglan's favorability rating has finally surpassed 50 points!
Even a tiny point can have such a huge impact.
After Yu Xinglan's favorability rating reached 49 points last time, it has remained stagnant, which has made Bai Li very anxious.
A favorability score of 50 is a watershed moment.
Those scoring below 50 are just ordinary friends.
A score of 50 or above indicates a close friendship.
From Bai Li's perspective.
--close friend.
The key lies in the word "secret".
For the two parties to have a shared secret, their favorability score might need to exceed 50 points.
However, her relationship with Yu Xinglan was not close enough to reach that level, which is why they hadn't been able to make a breakthrough.
But what secrets do your employees hold?
She couldn't just go up to him and ask, "Hey, do you have any little secrets you can share with me?"
If Bai Li really did that, given Yu Xinglan's personality, she would probably be scared to death, right?
The favorability rating will be reset to zero, and it may even become negative.
Helpless, Bai Li could only proceed slowly and wait for the right opportunity to arise.
After all, Yu Xinglan was her destined partner in her career, and Bai Li believed she wouldn't have to wait too long.
Tonight, I finally got what I'd been waiting for.
Although Yu Xinglan's words were ambiguous, Bai Li roughly understood what he meant.
His former company may have forced him to do things he didn't want to do in order to get business, leaving the poor guy with psychological trauma.
Moreover, this matter is probably known to very few people; only Yu Xinglan himself and Brother Shen, who has been with him for many years, likely know about it.
At this moment, because of her trust in Bai Li, Yu Xinglan took the initiative to tell Bai Li the inside story, which brought them closer and naturally increased her favorability towards her.
Xiao Hao was happily dancing backstage: "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I upgraded successfully! Yay!"
In public, Bai Li couldn't easily check Xiao Hao's upgrade progress, so she had to put the matter aside for the time being.
Fortunately, Bai Li was already used to Xiao Hao's presence. She automatically ignored Xiao Hao's cheering backstage and turned her attention to Brother Shen, frowning as she asked, "What's going on?"
Brother Shen sighed and told Bai Li the specific details of the inside story.
The details of the matter are actually quite simple.
In order to attract investment, that former company often forced its artists to attend private drinking parties under the pretext of expanding resources. Both female and male artists were involved and could not escape.
"...If you're unlucky enough to run into an investor who's known for his temper, he might even deliberately get the artist drunk at a dinner party."
Brother Shen recalled the past, his face grim, and continued:
“On one occasion, Xingxing drank so much that she ended up in the hospital; it almost turned into a serious accident.”
That time, other managers from the group went to the dormitory on short notice and took people directly to the drinking party; Brother Shen was unaware of this.
The group of boys, including Yu Xinglan, thought they were going to some kind of event, but they didn't expect they were going to a business dinner to drink with clients.
“Xingxing’s alcohol tolerance was never good to begin with. She originally wanted to leave, but at the time she was threatened with resources…” Brother Shen shook his head. “It’s also my fault. I didn’t do my job to protect the artist.”
Recalling the past, Yu Xinglan's eyes dimmed slightly, and she said with a bitter smile, "I was too young back then."
At the time, they were just adults, a group of boys who hadn't experienced much of society. They were coaxed by their own company and outside investors. After one boy drank, the others had no choice but to follow suit.
Bai Li also fell silent for a moment.
No matter the industry, drinking culture is indispensable, and there may even be dirty deals that are unknown to others.
Yu Xinglan's former company is definitely not an isolated case.
Her eyes flickered, and she nodded slightly, saying, "I'm sorry, I don't have the ability to change the practices of other companies or other people at the moment, but I can assure you that such a thing will not happen at Day and Night Entertainment."
In their company, forcing artists to attend private drinking parties is a violation of company rules, and if the company finds out, the agent involved will be immediately dismissed.
Brother Shen nodded repeatedly.
He understands this deeply.
24-Hour Entertainment is different from other entertainment companies.
The company has very strict rules and regulations.
The rest are just fancy paper pillows, displayed on the table, and are completely ignored as waste.
The rules and regulations governing day and night entertainment are truly being strictly enforced.
This includes the broker's handbook that brokers need to follow.
—Article 7 of the agent's handbook clearly stipulates that it is forbidden to bring artists to any non-public drinking parties.
He had recently attended a training course for agents regularly held by Day and Night Entertainment, and the memory was still fresh in his mind.
Looking at the group of people exchanging sincere thoughts not far away, Yu Xinglan suddenly felt that the lights in the banquet hall were no longer glaring.
In the center of the banquet hall, several young men who had just started their careers were surrounded by guests attending the event, laughing and talking about something.
It's the same kind of occasion—expanding your network, and it's the same kind of event with drinks.
However, Day and Night Entertainment is completely open and transparent, eliminating any possible irregular transactions.
All communication is based on equality.
Although these young men are just making their debut tonight, they have already been assigned experienced assistants to accompany them.
It can help young people who are not yet familiar with the entertainment industry to make connections. At the same time, it can also monitor their condition and stop them in time if they find that they have drunk too much.
Bai Li, and indeed all of us at Day and Night Entertainment, respect, love, and protect our artists.
Yu Xinglan's Adam's apple bobbed, and an unfamiliar burning sensation rose in her chest.
He felt completely safe during his day and night entertainment.
The icy chill in my heart seemed to be gradually melting away.
Those memories burned by alcohol finally have the possibility of being healed at this moment.
He felt that he wasn't so afraid of drinking parties anymore.
Yu Xinglan's favorability +5
Yu Xinglan's favorability rating: 55
Having received another favor rating from Yu Xinglan, Bai Li finally felt relieved.
Once the favorability rating exceeds 50, it seems to increase very quickly.
This further demonstrates Yu Xinglan's approval of day and night entertainment, and even his own actions.
The fact that I gained Yu Xinglan's approval and favor today is inseparable from the rules and foundations laid by the company in the early stages.
A company is like a train; only when the tracks are straight can it travel in the right direction.
The booming entertainment industry, which operates day and night, is inextricably linked to these strict regulations.
When Bai Li got back into the car, she was still pleased with her decision.
After saying goodbye to Yu Xinglan and Brother Shen, and exchanging greetings with several important partners, Bai Li quickly made her retreat.
The celebration banquet was handled by a dedicated team, so she didn't need to deal with it.
Now, for Bai Li, nothing is more important than checking on Xiao Hao's level up.