The planet specifically designed for the film and entertainment industry is the artificial planet where the Silver Fox Tower is currently located. The venue for the exchange meeting is on a floating artificial island at a close point. This artificial island is independently invested and built by the organizers. The entire artificial island is not large, using an anti-gravity system to construct the island a kilometer high in the sky. Looking down from the artificial island, one can see the most bustling area of the entertainment planet, with everything in full view.
However, this artificial island is not usually open to the public. Most of the time, it quietly floats in the air. Occasionally, when taking a spacecraft at the nearby port, one can silently glimpse this mysterious floating island through the porthole.
On this particular day, the artificial island is bound to be bustling and noisy. The entire island is like a giant UFO hovering in the air, with all the beams of light turned on. During the day, it may not be noticeable, but once night falls, the huge blue beams seem to envelop the entire artificial island. Looking up from the ground, the island appears to be bathed in blue light, unveiling its usual mysterious veil and revealing its inherent luxury and beauty.
Although the floating island is not large, it is fully equipped with a main venue, hotels for accommodation, parking spaces, and various entertainment facilities. It even has a security team, and if bodyguards are needed, they can be temporarily requested from the organizers.
Starting from two o'clock in the afternoon, media and participants from all sides gather towards the floating island. Although this exchange meeting is specially designed for newcomers, it is also a place where all kinds of media gather throughout the year. Whether they are second-tier, third-tier, or even top-tier superstars, they will all appear on this day.
This is a grand event in the entire entertainment industry, a place where newcomers can rise to fame, and a place where already debuted stars can showcase their talents. This exchange meeting even gathers various tycoons and famous directors and media personnel, almost no one would refuse to attend this grand event. Even a low-key galactic superstar like Arnold would dress up and attend on this day.
The venue for the exchange meeting is in the main hall at the center of the floating island. The entire hall occupies a considerable area within the artificial island. It is a semi-open building resembling a palace, with the top floor semi-enclosed and an open-air exhibition platform for gazing at the sky.
Inside the venue, several large light screen players display the basic information of newcomers from various companies on this day, and the photos taken beforehand play a crucial role on this day.
The exchange meeting is fully open, with numerous participants. How the newcomers from each company stand out at this time depends on their own abilities and the abilities of their companies. Of course, managers and other factors naturally play an important role, but in any case, this exchange meeting provides newcomers with the necessary resources.
There are two entrances to the exchange meeting. One is a red carpet entrance for newcomers, and the other is an entrance passage for participants other than newcomers. To avoid the media focusing all their attention on the superstars, the exchange meeting usually allows the investors, famous directors, and various stars to enter first.
Thus, before the newcomers have entered, the prelude to the exchange meeting becomes a place for stars to walk the red carpet and compete in glamour. Flashlights, cameras, beautiful gowns, dashing suits, and the faces of beautiful men and women become a dazzling spectacle before the newcomers enter—some even suspect whether the true purpose of this exchange meeting is to pave the way for newcomers or to increase the exposure of the stars.
But no matter what, this grand event in the entertainment industry is a crowded bridge of beautiful men and women. Whether newcomers or veterans, those who can stand out and leap to success will not care about others' opinions.
As a seasoned manager, Jane Anning certainly has the qualification to enter the venue in a formal dress, but she stays in the waiting area for newcomers. In fact, not only her, but many managers who bring newcomers to this exchange meeting also stay here. Some, like Jia En, bring a team, while others bring several artists. Each manager is under great pressure yet very excited because no one knows who among their artists will become the next superstar.
The waiting areas are divided by companies. Silver Fox Entertainment has reserved a hall where the artists are dressed and ready to enter at any time. The hall has several large light screens showing the stars walking the red carpet outside.
The newcomers look up at the light screens, watching the beautiful women in glamorous gowns greet the media and the seasoned artists confidently walk the red carpet, becoming the focus of the cameras. Most of them are second-tier or above artists, with many young superstars, and every step on the red carpet brings cheers and attention.
For the newcomers, watching their senior artists walk the red carpet evokes various emotions, but ultimately, all emotions turn into a long sigh in their hearts—someday, they too will become such dazzling existences.
However, in a small corner of the Silver Fox waiting area, there is a peaceful and quiet atmosphere different from the rest.
Xize sits silently on a chair, looking up at the large light screen like the others.
Today, he is dressed in a white suit, his hair meticulously styled by Mary, with a unique Silver Fox badge on his chest. He exudes a calm aura, sitting steadily in that small corner.
There is no trace of anxiety in his expression, his demeanor is calm, and his black eyes are serene and peaceful as he watches the light screen. Just sitting there, he brings a sense of stability to those around him.
Jane Anning was very anxious after entering the waiting area, but she quickly calmed down beside Xize. She originally wanted to say a lot to Xize, but looking at his calm demeanor, she couldn't say a word.
Xize's composure is not something an ordinary newcomer would have. The Silver Fox waiting area is filled with various emotions of anxiety and excitement, but only Xize's corner is exceptionally calm.
Jane Anning can feel that Xize's calmness is genuine. He is inherently strong, providing a steady presence that calms even her emotions.
Because the waiting area is large, each manager and their artists have their own areas. Xize and his group are in the front of the southwest corner, with no one else around. Jane Anning and Xize sit side by side, giving everyone a view of their backs, as if they are just watching a movie rather than attending an exchange meeting.
Jane Anning watches the screen where the young diva Ivy, in a pink and white diamond-studded V-neck gown, steps onto the red carpet. She quietly says to Xize beside her, "Are we crazy... It's not like we are at home watching an award ceremony's red carpet, can we be a bit more excited?"
However, just as she finishes speaking, there is a commotion behind her. She turns to see Silver Fox's young boss, Xia Li, entering the waiting area.
Following Xia Li are his two executives. One of them signals, and the managers gather their artists around Xia Li. The artists automatically form three rows. Jia En, taking the lead, pushes his four-member boy band to the front, causing some discontent but no one dares to make a fuss at this moment.
Jane Anning stands up after the rows are formed, gracefully leading Xize towards Xia Li. Xia Li's gaze falls on Xize in his white suit, almost making him kneel.
Xize's white suit today, with his hair styled back to reveal his forehead, accentuates his delicate oriental features. Apart from the Silver Fox badge on his chest, he has no other accessories, and his ears are clean.
White suits are not easy to pull off. Compared to traditional black suits and luxurious silver-gray suits, wearing a white suit poorly can look like a lab coat or make one appear chubby. Facial features, temperament, aura, body shape, and proportions are all essential to wear a white suit well.
Not only does Xize pull off the white suit, but the contrast with his pure black eyes and hair creates a striking impact. As he walks towards Xia Li, his black eyes meeting Xia Li's gaze, Xia Li feels a powerful force hitting his eyes.
Not only Xia Li, but the artists and managers in the three rows and the two executives all turn their heads to look at Xize.
Seeing Xize, everyone's first reaction is, "Who is he? Why didn't we notice him before? Is he a new artist in the company?" But then, many artists' gazes turn envious and resentful—he has an Asian face? Is he pure Asian?
Many artists start whispering, their eyes on Xize, while the nearby managers look at Jane Anning and Xize with silent, complex emotions.
Only Jane Anning understands what those looks mean—Xize was the one they didn't want, discarded like garbage to her. But who would have thought that Xize was not a stone but a jade?
Jane Anning silently endures those envious and jealous looks. She even smiles at them, knowing that the hardships she endured will be repaid one day.
Xize does not look at anyone, not even the person standing in the front row behind Xia Li. He always understands one thing—to stand at the top, one must endure the scrutiny from all sides, regardless of the hidden meanings in those gazes. He doesn't need to guess or ponder.
Xize stands half a step away from Xia Li, nodding at him. This special position shocks the artists and managers, but who dares to object when Xia Li is in charge?
Even Jia En, who managed to get his group in the first row, chooses to keep silent. He can only clench his fists, looking at Xize's back with resentment, then turning to glare coldly at Jane Anning.
Jane Anning, feeling his gaze, turns to meet his eyes without any hesitation.
No hesitation, no retreat, no fear of offending others, because as long as one becomes successful, they will have already offended many. Keeping a low profile will always make one a stepping stone for others. This is something Xize once told Jane Anning. Now she understands that Xize's Asian identity is inherently a threat to many. If they fear criticism and being the center of attention, they will never succeed.
Xia Li turns to look at the neatly arranged artists behind him, scanning them with a serious expression before solemnly saying, "For many of you, today is the first step in your career. No matter where you go in the future, believe me, Silver Fox will be your starting point. I hope each of you can become a superstar like Arnold. I wish every one of you the best."
The artists fall silent, looking at Xia Li. Xia Li nods at the executives and leads the team out.
Outside the door awaits a new beginning, a brand-new tomorrow.
Above is the vast sky, with countless white beams of light shining on the fiery red carpet. Numerous media personnel stand behind the railings, holding cameras and filming equipment aimed at the red carpet.
Several main cameras quickly aim at the filming targets. A male and female host, dressed in formal attire, finish joking about the team that has already entered and quickly turn the topic to Silver Fox.
Male host: "Now, walking the red carpet is our Silver Fox boss Xia Li and his team of artists!"
With the male host's magnetic voice, Xia Li smiles, leading his artist team onto the red carpet like a leader. Beside him, Xize maintains a calm and elegant smile.
The main camera on the track focuses on the Silver Fox artists, and one of the secondary cameras gives Xia Li a close-up, naturally including Xize beside him.
Soon, whether on the large screens outside the red carpet or the screens inside the venue, besides Xia Li's shrewd face, Xize's pure and beautiful Asian face also appears.
When Xize steps onto the red carpet, he immediately catches the attention of many media personnel. Many start discussing, "Who is that? Who is he? Who is beside Xia Li? An artist? Oh my god, Silver Fox signed such an Asian artist this year?!"
When the secondary camera switches to Xize, and everyone sees him through the lens, the entire venue erupts.
Everyone knows how rare pure Asian faces are in the entertainment industry now, and what else could that face on the screen be if not purely Asian?
"Ah!!!" The female host loses her composure, screaming in excitement, echoing the astonishment in everyone's hearts. Soon, the media outside becomes a bit chaotic.
The male host, still rational, takes over, but also excitedly says, "It seems Silver Fox has brought us a big surprise this year. Oh my, an Asian. Helen, what are you waiting for? Aren't you going to rush over?"
The female host, standing on her high heels, clenches her fists and jumps in place, fanning her flushed face with her hand. She looks at the big screen behind her, holding the microphone, and says, "I'm so happy, it's such a surprise. When the camera switched, I almost thought I was dreaming!"
This time, the camera gives Xize a close-up, showing his perfect Asian face enlarged dozens of times. On the screen, Xize calmly smiles, exuding the demeanor of a seasoned superstar. His poise, aura, and a simple wink at the camera captivate everyone's hearts.
The red carpet is not long. Xia Li, like a leader at a sports event opening ceremony, leads the team through the entire red carpet. Without saying anything else, just Xize alone has earned him enough face. This is the first time he hears Helen, the talkative host, say so few words on the red carpet. This exchange meeting will make Silver Fox the least teased by hosts but the most focused by media.
The extra camera attention due to Xize somewhat comforts the other Silver Fox artists. Many new artists understand that the red carpet doesn't significantly increase their exposure. After all, they are not big names. But because of Xize, they enjoy continuous camera flashes from the moment they step on the red carpet, a rare treatment that improves their impression of Xize.
After the red carpet, entering the venue presents another scene.
When Xize enters the venue, he sees a ballroom-like banquet hall, with the floor tiles reflecting silver light and crystal chandeliers illuminating the hall like a palace. Several large screens in the hall display artist photos from various companies, while a screen near the entrance shows the red carpet scene outside.
Upon entering, the artists behind Xia Li disperse, and Xize receives considerable attention. Many people turn their heads to look at him, and the discussions never stop.
Xize picks up a glass of champagne from a waiter's tray and walks into the hall. He maintains a composed smile, his black hair shining under the crystal lights, and his black eyes like the deep night sky.
Suddenly, a gasp comes from the crowd in one direction. Xize looks over and sees his promotional photo on Silver Fox's dedicated screen.
This time, Xize makes a striking impact, capturing everyone's attention in the venue!