Chapter 22. Contract
'It's really big!'
Ren could not help marvell as he looked at the building in front of him.
It was an impressive modern building covered with clear glass that was shining and had had the large initials "Top star" written on the top.
"Large entertainment company are really different. Even their buildings had a complete different atmosphere."
White bear who was standing besides him was also staring at the building with amazement.
"Are you sure you want to work with me?"
Although Ren knew the answer to that question, he still asked it.
"Hehe, Isn't that obvious. I am really excited to work with you."
He said with a big smile. His whole body was oozing of excitement. He was even wearing a suit today to make a good first impression.
"Let's enter, then."
Ren and White bear entered the company and approached the receptionist at the counter.
"Excuse me, I am looking for Chief Jiang Wan. I had a...."
"Are you Mr. Xin Ren? And you must be Mr. Dong Shu."
Before Ren can finish his sentence, the beautiful receptionist interrupted him.
"Yes, we are."
"Please come this way."
The receptionist said as she led both Ren and White bear to the elevator.
As Ren passed through the interior of the company building, his gaze got fixed on one of the walls filled with picture frames.
They were the faces of the star actors, singers and idol groups who were affiliated with the company.
There were not many actors in those frames, most of them were photos of idol groups and singers as Top star entertainment was famous for its idols and singers rather than actors.
It was only few years ago that they had decided to invest in actors and Chu Min can be said to be one of their successes.
Because they were a company mainly affiliated with Idols, Ren was able to see many trainees along the way.
"Go to the 7th floor, you will find Chief Jiang there."
The receptionist said as she left. Ren and White bear also boarded the elevator.
In the elevator, White bear started fixing his tie and collar, he looked restless and a bit worried.
"You don't have to care about that. They will not care about your clothes. It is also not your first day at work, we are only going their for signing the contract."
"It isn't about that."
"Huh??"
Ren let out a confused voice when he heard those words but White bear just continued.
"Actually, I am very grateful that you helped me get this job. I don't want to mess up this opportunity."
Ren finally understood what White bear was going through. His previous work experiences were not good, they can even be called worse.
This time, Ren had helped him get a job in a reputable company. If he messes up, then he will also create trouble for him.
He didn't want to do that. That's why he was nervous.
'Smack!'
"Huh??"
White bear looked back in surprise when he felt a smack on his head.
"You really worry too much. Can't you just be your usual self."
"Ren said smiling to him. His words didn't end there as he continued.
"You don't want to mess up but if you really keep that attitude, then you will surely mess up. Just be your usual self. I wanted to work with a cheerful White bear not someone who worries about everything."
Ren said that as he turned around and White bear just looked dumbfounded at him.
'Yeah, why am I getting nervous?'
White bear thought that as he looked at Ren. He didn't knew why but he felt that the stature of Ren is getting more and more big.
It was not just his calmness or maturity, it was also his attitude that had changed but White bear felt that it was not bad that he had changed.
In fact, he felt good that Ren had changed.
* * *
As soon as the elevator door opened, Ren and White bear was greeted by a big hall.
"You are finally here."
As they stepped outside the elevator, they were greeted by a enthusiastic Jiang Wan.
"You are looking great today, especially you, that suits looks good on you."
"Thank you, Chief Jiang."
White bear laughed with his silly smile and Jiang Wan also laughed with him.
After some talk, they moved to a small office and started the main conversation.
"Here's the contract. You can take your time and sign on it."
Jiang Wan said as he handed Ren and White bear their respective contracts.
Both of their contract were different as Ren was contracting as a actor and White bear as a manager.
After getting the contract, Ren carefully started looking at the contract.
There were no excessive clauses in the contract. The duration of the contract was for 3 years. It was the shortest duration he could get currently.
When signing a contract, one of the most important thing is to make the contract time as short as you can.
Ren had also do that. Jiang Wan had advised him to set a longer duration. That way, he could increase his profits but Ren had refused.
He was not some impulsive teenager who will get greedy for more money. He was looking at the future as he was deciding on the clauses.
Although his profit distribution was slightly less, Ren didn't care much about it. It was enough for him currently.
If he wanted more money, he could just do more advertisements in the future. After becoming famous, he would have many opportunities to earn money.
Ren looked to his right and saw that White bear had already signed the contract. He was just waiting for Ren while drinking the tea.
"Please take care of me from, now on."
Ren said as he signed the contract. He felt many feelings as his pen moved around the paper.
Happiness, expectations and..…a wish for a bright future.
He had already threw away his depressing future and took another step towards his bright future.
"Then, I should call you Chief Jiang from, now on."
"Hehe, let's work together for a better future."
As they were talking with each other, someone knocked at the door.
It was a young woman with glasses. Ren had seen her previously in the hallway. She was the CEO's secretary.
"The CEO wanted to see you."
The secretary said as she pointed at Ren.
"Me??"
"Yeah, she said to come alone."
Ren suddenly had a bad premonition when he heard that. He suddenly recalled the time when Chu Min had talked about his CEO.
'She looks like a soft woman at a glance but in truth, she is foxy and imposing. She is well respected in the company for her ability but I honestly feel very nervous when I talked to her.'
He had described the CEO as a foxy woman. That's why Ren was slightly worried.
"Don't worry, I think it would be just be about some future plans. You don't have to been anxious about it."
Although, Jiang Wan said that with a smile, he himself was slightly worried about the CEO calling him.
Ren smiled awkwardly as he followed the secretary. His mind was filled with various thoughts.