For over a decade, countless A-list artists at Huiyao have requested platinum contracts, only to be rejected without exception.
As time passed, this super contract, though real, became a legend.
Liu Cheng never imagined that in today's entertainment industry, a fourth person could receive a platinum contract. He was surprised that Jian Zhou was willing to give it.
"Jian Zhou, a platinum contract is no small matter. Are you sure you want to give it to her?" Liu Cheng confirmed multiple times.
"If she wants it, give it to her!"
It wasn't that Jian Zhou was playing favorites; he was acutely aware of how strong Jiang Ling's capabilities were.
She deserved this platinum contract.
"Alright, since President Jian has said so, I will take full responsibility for this matter!"
Liu Cheng had called Jian Zhou because he lacked the authority to give Jiang Ling what she desired.
Now that Jian Zhou had given him full authority, even willing to offer the highest-tier platinum contract, he knew what he had to do.
"Yes, yes, in the many years since the company was established, we've signed three platinum contracts. My grandfather signed one, and my father signed two. It's time for me to sign one now!"
At almost the same moment, Miaofeng, who had long refused to acknowledge Huiyao's dominance, also recognized the immense potential within Jiang Ling.
Upon receiving a report that Jiang Ling had not secretly signed with any other company, Miaofeng's CEO immediately took action, instructing the signing department to contact Jiang Ling's agent, Sister Sa.
Just recently, Miaofeng's top A-list star, Yao Mingyue, had her contract expire. She transferred to Feixing Media with a sky-high base salary and the condition of starring roles in three films with investments exceeding one hundred million.
Miaofeng's artist roster had a male dominance, with fewer female artists than male. With Yao Mingyue's departure, the top tier structure immediately developed a significant hole.
Miaofeng was in dire need of a female top star with popularity no less than Yao Mingyue's to fill the void.
Jiang Ling's popularity, buzz, acting skills, and fan base all surpassed Yao Mingyue's, and she was nearly ten years younger.
If they could sign Jiang Ling, it would not only fill the vacancy but also bring greater commercial benefits.
In addition to Huiyao and Miaofeng, among the other three, besides Huohua, Liuyun and Feixing also began to take action.
Their sole objective was to secure Jiang Ling, this super money-making tree, before their competitors.
With the major film and television giants acting so swiftly, it was impossible for the paparazzi, who thrived on entertainment gossip, to remain unaware.
Indeed, shortly after the responsible parties from several companies took action, the media reported that they were eagerly preparing to sign Jiang Ling.
Artist transfers and poaching are common occurrences in the entertainment industry.
Audiences only focused on the celebrities themselves, indifferent to which company they were signed with behind the scenes, as the profits would never be shared with them.
But who could blame them when Jiang Ling was a woman who dominated trending searches? Even her menstrual cycle could trend, let alone something as significant as signing with a company.
Although it was widely believed in the entertainment industry that Jiang Ling was a top A-list star with undeniable popularity, the truth was that an artist's tier was determined by their contract.
Gold, silver, and bronze contracts represented A-list, B-list, and C-list status, respectively.
Only those who genuinely received a gold contract could be considered A-list artists.
After terminating her contract with Huohua Media two years prior, Jiang Ling had not affiliated with any other agency.
Strictly speaking, she was not an A-list star.
Even so, no one dared to question Jiang Ling's status, given her immense popularity.
Now, with all the major companies recognizing Jiang Ling's potential, they were showering her with invitations.
They were all eager to see which company would ultimately win the favor of this beauty.