Chapter 1005: Chapter 1005: Sheng Tang’s Prediction
Ke Fei indeed went to Guanghong Media and found his old friend Annie.
Annie is also a top agent, but currently, she only has two female artists under her, one of whom has already faded out and can’t be revived.
Annie remarried last year, which is her third marriage, and she’s now focusing more on her family.
So, she hasn’t been paying much attention to her artists lately.
During the New Year, she told Ke Fei that she might get divorced again, realizing she’s not suited for marital life, and plans to return to her normal work routine this year.
However, with her artists past their prime, it’s challenging to support them again, and she’s considering switching companies.
Ke Fei introduced Qian Zhe Lin to her.
"Qian Zhe Lin?" Annie thought for a moment, "Who is he?"
Qian Zhe Lin has been with the company for nearly five years, and his contract might be expiring soon.
But only artists who become big stars would terminate their contracts; for someone like Qian Zhe Lin, leaving would be a dead end, so chances are high he’ll renew.
Annie, however, has no impression of this type of artist.
"...He’s never become popular. However, his acting skills are quite good," Ke Fei said.
"Whose artist is he?"
"He’s Chen Jing’en’s," Ke Fei replied.
"She’s a good agent. If she hasn’t managed to teach him well, I’m afraid I can’t either," Annie said, "Moreover, in the entertainment circle, there are so many people; those with good acting skills or looks, are plentiful.
Whether someone becomes famous depends on luck. Look at Sheng Tang, in just a few years, her momentum is so strong; she’s one of the lucky ones. I don’t think Qian Zhe Lin has the fate to become a huge star.
He can definitely send out resumes on his own, play the second male lead in web dramas, or something. If he has grand ambitions of becoming a leading man, I might have to disappoint him."
Annie is not very keen to take him on.
Ke Fei, seeing this, said, "Forget I mentioned it."
If Annie is unwilling and she takes on Qian Zhe Lin, then the treatment he receives under Annie’s management would be similar to what he gets from Chen Jing’en.
Ke Fei told Sheng Tang about this.
"...Did she mention me?" Sheng Tang asked.
"Yes, she feels Qian Zhe Lin doesn’t have the fate for it," Ke Fei replied, "The person I trust the most is Annie. She has the ability to boost Qian Zhe Lin. But if she herself lacks confidence in him, then it’s difficult."
Sheng Tang: "Can I give her a call?"
"You?"
"Everyone in the circle talks about how lucky I am. Since Annie also mentioned it, I’ll go tell her that Qian Zhe Lin is someone I believe in," Sheng Tang said, "Perhaps she’ll think Qian Zhe Lin is just waiting for his moment."
"Will it work?"
"Even if it doesn’t, I can spread the word, prompting Annie to compete for Qian Zhe Lin, making his current agent think he has great potential and refocus on him," Sheng Tang proposed.
Ke Fei: "..."
He nodded, agreeing to let Sheng Tang call Annie.
Annie was very polite to Sheng Tang.
Nowadays, being polite to Sheng Tang is mostly because of her status in the circle.
Many people try to curry favor with her.
It’s heard that Lei Yanhui, the director who offended her, is now struggling; even Xi Lingtu and his wife, who’ve offended her before, have faced difficulties over the past few years.
Everyone is a bit wary of her and also admires her.
"I have high expectations for Qian Zhe Lin; otherwise, why would I choose him as one of the dual male leads in a film I invested two hundred million in?" Sheng Tang said with a smile.
Annie had an instant realization.
"Really?"
"I can’t say for sure, but I have great trust in Qian Zhe Lin, and he’ll eventually become popular," Sheng Tang said.
Sheng Tang’s words aren’t without grounds.
She knows "Tomb Raiders" will definitely be a hit, and as one of the male leads, Qian Zhe Lin will have a big production to his name, ensuring he has plenty of opportunities.
His years of struggling have made him especially appreciative of the opportunity.
His acting skills are slightly better than William’s, and he’s also handsome. After filming, he could connect with Ding Ruifan, showing his interpersonal skills aren’t lacking.
He needs a chance.
Once given the chance, he’ll become famous.
Thus, Sheng Tang had already predicted Qian Zhe Lin’s future success.
