Ge Ying’s voice was like flowing pearls, each word round and clear, and exceptionally distinct to Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling’s expression remained unchanged, but in her heart, she had to admit.
This treatment was indeed very sincere.
She hadn’t truly become a superstar yet, yet Ge Ying not only saw her immense future potential but was also willing to offer her the benefits of a top-tier contract, equivalent to that of a leading star. This boldness and emphasis on talent were truly remarkable.
With someone like Ge Ying at the helm of Liuyun Media, the company’s future was bound to be bright.
Collaborating with her would definitely not be a loss.
Ge Ying gazed at her intently, inwardly nodding.
The treatment of a top-tier contract would excite any artist.
Yet, Jiang Ling could remain composed, sitting steadily, demonstrating her excellent character.
The entertainment industry was a world of extravagance and temptation, where a single misstep could spell the ruin of a career.
In recent years, artists whose reputations had crumbled had appeared one after another.
As professionals in this field, their greatest fear was artists succumbing to temptation.
Indulgence in alcohol, women, wealth, and ego, coupled with tax issues, any one of these could lead to utter ruin.
Seeing Jiang Ling’s strong resolve after a public setback, her acting skills exploding and her self-control so remarkable, Ge Ying became even more determined to sign her back to the company.
“What is 3+2?” Jiang Ling asked curiously.
“The so-called 3+2 refers to a five-year contract for a platinum-tier artist. For the first three years of the contract, the company will allocate at least one hundred million in resources to you annually. After three years, if your popularity continues to soar and your commercial value remains stable, your resources will increase by at least another hundred million on top of that foundation. The higher your popularity, the more resources you will receive, with no upper limit. Conversely, if your popularity declines, your resources will drop to fifty million. If you cannot recover within the following two years, the company will consider renegotiating a new contract with you or terminating the agreement outright.”
Jiang Ling nodded. “So that’s how it is!”
Ge Ying continued, “I have high hopes for Miss Jiang’s potential. I believe five years will be enough to forge a superstar.”
She emphasized the word ‘superstar.’
Those who could be called superstars were all at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry.
Ge Ying took a pre-printed contract from her briefcase and handed it to Jiang Ling. “Miss Jiang, my sincerity is laid out here. Whether you sign or not is up to you.”
Jiang Ling had to admit that the terms offered by Liuyun Media were truly enticing.
If she signed this contract, she could transition from a faded idol to a top-tier star actively promoted by capital.
Jiang Ling hesitated for a moment and asked, “I heard from a director in the industry that above platinum-tier, there’s something called a diamond-tier. Does your company have this type of contract? What conditions are needed to obtain it?”
Platinum-tier was not the ceiling for artists; diamond-tier was.
However, more than ninety-nine percent of artists in the industry could not obtain such a contract.
Only a very select few top-tier stars, after undergoing rigorous evaluations by the company, might have a chance to achieve this status.
Artists who secured diamond-tier contracts were not employees of the agency but rather partners, engaging in equal discussions and commercial collaborations, free from many restrictive clauses.
Not only did they have freedom in relationships and marriage, but they also possessed the power to directly refuse participation in bad films and endorsements of various questionable products.
Furthermore, the profit-sharing for diamond-tier artists was the highest among all contracted artists.
For ordinary signed artists, the profit distribution was typically one-nine, meaning the artist received ten percent while the company took ninety percent.