Chapter 1153: Recruitment

Jiang Wen and Zhao Fusheng, along with the others, entered the hospital room with the child. Zhao Fusheng did not go inside but waited outside, chatting with Jiang Wu for a few words, asking if he was interested in joining Future Film.

Although Jiang Wu had not achieved much in film, he had considerable success in the television drama field. Moreover, unlike his brother Jiang Wen, who was high-profile, he was low-key and a pure actor.

"So, how about it? Interested in joining Future Film?" Zhao Fusheng said to Jiang Wu with a smile.

Though the two were not well acquainted, given Jiang Wen's connection, there was no need to beat around the bush.

Jiang Wu was taken aback, then laughed: "What, are you planning to have me shoot TV dramas for you?"

He knew his own abilities well; he was aware that his acting style seemed a bit too exaggerated for film, so TV dramas were the most suitable work for him.

Zhao Fusheng's invitation to join Future Film was clearly aimed at having him produce TV dramas.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "To be precise, it's for you to shoot for yourself."

He then explained: "As you know, our company is not a traditional agency. When we sign actors, it's under the name of a studio. That means your work isn't to make money for us, but to work for yourself."

Jiang Wu remained silent, his expression calm as he pondered something.

Zhao Fusheng was not anxious; he waited confidently for Jiang Wu's answer.

For him, the equity structure of Future Film wasn't very important. Whether artists signed with the company or joined through cooperation made little difference, because the development model of the entire entertainment industry was moving toward flattening.

Cooperation has always been built on relatively equal conditions.

For example, a truly mature film and television company would not restrict its artists from taking roles; instead, it would actively help them find work.

As for revenue sharing, as Zhao Fusheng had decided earlier, the company's artists would be subject to a tiered system: the higher the tier, the higher the share they received.

Achieving a win-win situation through cooperation was the normal operational mindset of a film and television company.

Others might not know, but Zhao Fusheng was well aware that with the booming development of the domestic film and television industry, stars would gradually realize their high value and use it as capital to cooperate with companies.

Rather than waiting until that time, it was better for Zhao Fusheng to prepare in advance to avoid being caught off guard.

Jiang Wu pondered for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Fusheng and said: "Let me make it clear first: I'm quite picky about scripts. If I don't like a script, I won't shoot it."

Zhao Fusheng laughed heartily: "That's not my concern. If you don't shoot, you won't make money, and I won't feed you."

His meaning was clear: if Jiang Wu joined the company, he would cooperate to make money; if he didn't take roles, he couldn't blame the company for not giving him opportunities.

One could enjoy the benefits but also bear the drawbacks—that was Zhao Fusheng's philosophy.

In Zhao Fusheng's view, Jiang Wu might not bring much traffic to the company, but he was definitely the kind of actor the company needed.

"Alright, I'll sign over later." Jiang Wu didn't say anything more and directly nodded to Zhao Fusheng.

He naturally trusted Zhao Fusheng, given the relationship between Zhao Fusheng and his brother Jiang Wen, and the fact that Ye Jing was currently the de facto head of Future Film. With this connection, Jiang Wu knew he didn't need to worry about lacking resources after joining Future Film.

Deliberate selfishness was a hundred times better than impassioned hypocrisy—both Jiang Wu and Zhao Fusheng understood this.

No one knew that Zhao Fusheng had brought Jiang Wu into Future Film at this moment, but it must be said that his move was not surprising to others. After all, with the elder brother Jiang Wen already a pillar of Future Film, it made sense that the younger brother would not be absent.

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After staying at the hospital for a while, Zhao Fusheng and the others took their leave. Zhou Yun was Jiang Wen's wife, and at this time, the most suitable person to stay was Jiang Wen.

Of course, Fan Baobao insisted on staying. In her own words, she was just getting some early practice.

Zhao Fusheng suspected that she was definitely fooling him; she clearly liked the newborn baby girl and chose to stay for that reason.

He could understand. Not to mention Fan Baobao, even Zhao Fusheng himself really wanted to stay.

Their love for children was a common point between Zhao Fusheng and Fan Baobao.

Both of them were the type who adored children immensely.

However, before leaving, Zhao Fusheng still told Jiang Wen about his recruitment of Jiang Wu, after all, he was his own brother.

Jiang Wen was quite indifferent about it, saying that this outcome was for the best.

In fact, he knew very well that his brother was not the type to enjoy being in the spotlight; in other companies, he might easily be sidelined. Coming to Future Film, with himself around, at least he wouldn't be unhappy.

After leaving the hospital, Zhao Fusheng returned home and suddenly missed his parents.

Checking his schedule, he called Zhang Qian: "Make arrangements to bring my parents to the capital for a few days when you have time."

Zhang Qian was taken aback, then laughed: "That seems difficult."

"Why?" Zhao Fusheng frowned, puzzled.

Zhang Qian said awkwardly: "Have you forgotten? Your father said on the phone last time that he's been busy expanding his business recently."

Zhao Fusheng was instantly speechless, remembering that Zhang Qian had been beside him during that phone call with his father.

Speaking of which, Father Zhao had been extremely busy over the past six months. According to the plan, after establishing a foothold in Ninghai and becoming the largest comprehensive group there, Wanda quickly expanded to surrounding cities, becoming a well-known emerging enterprise in the province within just half a year.

Of course, this was not without the efforts of Father Zhao and his group of comrades.

One had to admit that sometimes, there really are people in this world whose friendship is touching.

Father Zhao and his comrades were such people.

Even Zhao Fusheng had to admit that not everyone was willing to take risks to start a business, nor was everyone willing to embark on the path of struggle again after achieving stable income.

Those comrades who, when Father Zhao chose to start a construction company, were only willing to hold shares in Wanda Mall and live an ordinary life, now, upon hearing that the company planned to expand outward, unhesitatingly volunteered to join.

In their own words, the risks of venturing outside were too great; they wouldn't feel at ease if Father Zhao didn't have his own people by his side.