The artificial planet designed exclusively for the film and entertainment industry is where the Silver Fox Building is currently located. The venue for the exchange meeting is a floating artificial island near the perigee. This artificial island was independently invested and built by the organizers. Although it is not large in size, it is constructed using anti-gravity systems to float about a kilometer above the ground. From the island, one can overlook the most prosperous area of the entertainment planet, capturing everything within sight.
Normally, this artificial island is not open to the public and remains peacefully floating in the sky. Occasionally, people passing by the nearby port on spacecraft can catch a glimpse of this mysterious floating island through the darkened windows.
However, on this day, the artificial island was bustling and lively. It resembled a massive flying saucer hovering in the sky. During the day, it might not look particularly eye-catching, but as night fell, the blue beams of light would envelop the entire artificial island. From the ground, it seemed as if the island was bathed in a radiant blue aura, revealing the luxurious and beautiful facade that had been veiled in secrecy until now.
Although the floating island wasn’t large, it was fully equipped with all necessary facilities. The main venue, hotels for accommodation, parking lots, and various entertainment facilities were all well-prepared. There was even a security team on site, and if needed, participants could apply for bodyguards from the organizers.
Starting from 2 p.m., various media outlets and attendees began to gather on the floating island. While this exchange meeting was specially organized for newcomers, it also became the place where all kinds of media outlets gathered throughout the year. Second-tier, third-tier, and even first-tier superstars would appear on this day.
This was a grand event in the entire entertainment industry, a place for newcomers to make a name for themselves, as well as a platform for established stars to shine. The exchange meeting even attracted various tycoons, famous directors, and media personalities. Almost no one would refuse to participate in this grand event, even superstars like Arnold, who usually kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public, would attend this event in their best attire.
The central venue of the exchange meeting was located in the middle of the floating island. The entire venue occupied a considerable area within the artificial island. It was a semi-open building designed like a palace, with its top floor half open, offering a rooftop terrace that allowed people to gaze up at the sky.
Several large screens were placed inside the venue, displaying the basic information of all the newcomers from various companies. The previously taken photos played a crucial role on this day.
The exchange meeting was open to all, and with numerous attendees, it was an opportunity for newcomers to showcase their talents. Of course, the managers and other factors also played an important role, but regardless, this exchange meeting provided the necessary resources for newcomers.
There were two entrances to the exchange meeting. One was a red carpet laid out for the newcomers’ entrance, while the other entrance was for other attendees. In order to avoid media attention being focused solely on the superstar celebrities, the organizers usually allowed the investors, directors, and various stars to enter first.
Thus, before the newcomers had even entered, the prelude to the exchange meeting had turned into a spectacular display of various stars walking down the red carpet, vying for attention under the flashing lights and cameras. Elegant and delicate gowns, dashing and handsome suits, beautiful faces, and handsome gentlemen became a dazzling scene before the newcomers made their entrance. Some even questioned whether the true purpose of this exchange meeting was to pave the way for the newcomers or to increase the exposure of those established stars.
But no matter what, this grand event in the entertainment industry was like a bridge where beautiful women and handsome men crowded and pushed forward. Whether they were newcomers or veterans, if they could make a name for themselves here, who cared about others’ opinions.
As a veteran agent, Jian Anning naturally had the qualifications to enter the venue in formal attire. However, she chose to stay in the waiting area for newcomers. In fact, not just her, but many agents who brought their newcomers to this exchange meeting also stayed here. Some agents, like Jian Anning, had a team with them, while others managed multiple artists. Each agent carried immense pressure but was also filled with excitement because no one knew which of their talents would become the next little king or queen of the industry.
The rest area was organized according to the companies. Silver Fox Entertainment had reserved a large hall where their artists were neatly dressed and ready to enter at any moment. Several huge screens were positioned around the hall, showing the situation outside as the stars walked the red carpet.
The newcomers mostly looked up at the screens, observing the beautiful women in gorgeous dresses waving delicately to the media and the well-established artists confidently striding down the red carpet, becoming the focus of the cameras. Many of these artists were at least second-tier, and some were even little kings and queens themselves. Each time they stepped on the red carpet, it was met with screams and attention.
For the newcomers, watching their seniors walk the red carpet elicited a variety of emotions. But as the event progressed, all those emotions converged into a long sigh of hope—one day, they too would become such attention-grabbing and brilliant stars.
Yet, in a small corner of the waiting area, there was an area that stood out, displaying a tranquility and calmness not seen elsewhere.
Xi Ze sat silently on a chair, like the others, with his head tilted up, looking at the massive screen in front of him.
He wore a white suit today, with his hair neatly groomed by Xiao Mei. On his chest was a unique Silver Fox badge. He exuded an air of ease and comfort, sitting calmly in that corner.
His brows and eyes showed no signs of impatience. With a serene and peaceful demeanor, he gazed at the screen with his dark eyes, giving those around him a sense of tranquility.
Jian Anning had been restless since entering the waiting area, but her mood quickly calmed down as she stood beside Xi Ze. She had originally wanted to say a lot of things to him, but looking at Xi Ze’s emotionless face, she found herself unable to say a single word.
Xi Ze’s calmness was not a facade; she could feel that from the bottom of her heart. He was truly a powerful individual, providing a sense of stability in that corner of the Silver Fox waiting area, and it even helped soothe her own emotions. This chapter was copied from NovelPing without permission.
The waiting area was quite large, and each agent divided their own area for their talents. Xi Ze and his team were seated at the front of the southwest corner, and there were hardly any other people around. Jian Anning and Xi Ze sat side by side, leaving others a view of the back of their heads. It was as if they were not attending an exchange meeting, but rather casually watching a movie, feeling at ease.
Jian Anning watched as the screen displayed Avi, a rising female star, walking the red carpet in a dazzling pink and white diamond-studded V-neck gown. She calmly turned to Xi Ze beside her and said, “Do you think we’re crazy? This isn’t like watching a red carpet ceremony at home. Can’t we be a little more excited, dear?!”
Just as she finished speaking, a commotion erupted behind them. Jian Anning turned around and saw the arrival of Silver Fox’s little boss, Xia Li, entering the waiting area.
Following Xia Li were two executives, one of whom gestured, prompting the agents to lead their artists toward Xia Li. The artists voluntarily lined up in three rows, and Jia En took the initiative to place his four-member boy group at the forefront of the lineup, causing some discontent among others. However, no one dared to create trouble at this moment.
Jian Anning stood up only when the lineup was settled, and she gracefully walked with Xi Ze toward Xia Li. When Xia Li’s gaze fell on Xi Ze, he almost knelt down in admiration.
Xi Ze was dressed in a white suit today, with his forehead exposed as his hair was combed neatly. It accentuated his delicate oriental features. He had no accessories except for the Silver Fox badge on his chest, and his ears were clean without any adornments.
Not everyone could pull off a white suit. Compared to the traditional black or the luxurious silver-gray, a poorly worn white suit could give the impression of wearing a lab coat or looking overweight. To wear a white suit successfully required a combination of features like facial features, temperament, charisma, body shape, and body proportions. Xi Ze not only managed it but also formed a striking contrast with his pure black eyes and hair. When he approached Xia Li, Xia Li felt a strong impact rushing into his eyes.
Not just Xia Li, but the three rows of artists and their agents, as well as the two executives present, all turned their heads to look at Xi Ze.
Upon seeing Xi Ze, everyone’s first reaction was, “Who is he? Why didn’t I notice him before? Is he a new artist in the company?” But as they realized, some artists’ gazes began to show envy and jealousy—he actually have an Asian face? Could he be of pure Asian descent?
Many artists began whispering among themselves, their gazes fixed on Xi Ze. The looks from several agents carried deep meaning, and the looks directed at Jian Anning and Xi Ze contained emotions that others couldn’t comprehend.
Only Jian Anning understood the meaning behind those looks—Xi Ze was someone they had left behind, someone they considered trash and ultimately tossed to her. However, who could have imagined that Xi Ze was not a mere stone but a piece of jade?
Facing the jealous and envious gazes, Jian Anning smiled back, knowing well that she would return all the burdens she had endured back to them someday.
Xi Ze didn’t look at anyone, not even at Xi Nan standing in the front row beside Xia Li. He understood a principle from the beginning—to stand in a high position meant to endure scrutiny from all sides, no matter what deep meaning those gazes held. He didn’t need to speculate or guess.
Xi Ze stood a half-step away from Xia Li and nodded at him. This special position left the artists and agents astonished, but who would dare to object in front of Xia Li? Even Jia En, who managed to place his group in the front row, chose to remain silent at this moment. He could only clench his fists in resentment as he looked at Xi Ze’s departing figure, then turned coldly to glance at Jian Anning.
Jian Anning, however, seemed to sense his gaze and turned to meet his eyes directly without any reservations.
No hesitation, no retreat, and no fear of offending others—because once they became successful and famous, they would have already offended a large portion of people. Always trying to protect oneself would only become stepping stones for others. This was a sentence Xi Ze had once said to Jian Anning. Now, she understood that Xi Ze’s Asian identity, in itself, was a threat to many people. If she worried about criticism and feared being in the spotlight, they would never have a chance to rise.
Xia Li turned around to look at the neatly arranged artists behind him, furrowing his brows and scanning the crowd. Finally, he spoke solemnly, “For many of you, today marks the first step in your careers. Regardless of where you go in the future, please believe that Silver Fox will be a starting point for you. I hope each and every one of you becomes a superstar like Arnold. I wish all of you here the best.”
The artists fell silent, all looking at Xia Li. He nodded at the executives before leading the team away.
Outside the door lay a new beginning, a brand new tomorrow.
Above them stretched the vast expanse of the sky, and countless white beams of light fell onto the fiery red carpet. Numerous media personnel stood behind the railing, all holding cameras and recording devices, aiming at the red carpet.
Several main filming machines on-site quickly targeted their subjects. Two hosts, a man and a woman dressed in formal wear, had just finished teasing the team that had already entered. They now shifted the focus to Silver Fox.
Male host: “Now, walking the red carpet is our Silver Fox’s boss, Xia Li, along with his team of artists!” New chapters come out on g.com first.
With the magnetic tone of the male host’s voice, Xia Li smiled and led his team of artists like a leader, walking the red carpet. At his side, Xi Ze calmly replaced his previous expression with a graceful smile.
The cameras locked onto the artists of Silver Fox, and one of the machines zoomed in on Xia Li. As a result, Xi Ze, who stood beside him, was also caught in the frame of another camera.
Soon, both the screen behind the red carpet and the large screens inside the venue displayed not only Xia Li’s somewhat astute face but also Xi Ze’s pure and beautiful Asian visage.
When Xi Ze had just stepped onto the red carpet, he had already caught the attention of many media personnel around. Many of them pointed their cameras at him and exclaimed, “Who is he? Who is that beside Xia Li? An artist? Oh my god, Silver Fox signed an Asian this year?!!!”
As the second camera switched, and everyone saw Xi Ze on the screen, both inside and outside the venue erupted with excitement.
A fully Asian face was already considered rare nowadays, but what was this face that appeared on the screen? If not fully Asian, then what?
“Ah!!!” The female host couldn’t contain her emotions and screamed, losing her composure on the spot. Her exclamation seemed to resonate with the astonishment in everyone’s hearts. Soon, the media outside the venue began to lose control.
The male host managed to remain composed and took over the conversation, but he was also extremely excited. “It seems Silver Fox has brought us a big surprise this year. Oh my god, it’s an Asian!” He turned to jokingly urge the female host who had just lost her cool, “Helen, what are you waiting for? Aren’t you going to rush over?”
The female host stomped her high heels in place, clenching her fists and biting her lip while fanning her flushed face with her palm. She turned to look at the big screen behind her, holding the microphone and saying, “I’m so excited! It’s just so surprising. When the camera switched just now, I almost thought I was dreaming!”
This time, the camera gave Xi Ze a close-up, magnifying his perfect Asian features several times over. In the screen, Xi Ze only smiled generously, exuding the demeanor of a seasoned superstar on the red carpet. His charisma, aura, and even the glance and wink he directed at the camera left people enthralled and intoxicated.
The red carpet wasn’t very long, and Xia Li led the team through it like the leader of an opening ceremony, crossing the entire venue. Leaving aside everything else, just Xi Ze alone had already earned him a lot of face. This was the first time he heard Helen, the big-mouthed host, speak only a few words from beginning to end on the red carpet. It was estimated that after this exchange event, Silver Fox became the least teased artist group by the hosts, yet the most highly media-attended one.
The additional attention Xi Ze brought to the photographers outside the venue also comforted the other artists from Silver Fox. In truth, the red carpet wouldn’t significantly increase their exposure. Many new artists from various companies understood this. After all, they were not big names. However, because of Xi Ze, they enjoyed continuous flashes from the moment they stepped on the red carpet, an extraordinary treatment that improved some people’s impression of Xi Ze.
After the red carpet, they entered the venue, and it was an entirely different scene.
When Xi Ze entered the hall, what caught his eye was a banquet hall that resembled a crystal palace. The shiny lights reflected off the floor’s stone tiles, and the crystal chandeliers overhead illuminated the venue like a dazzling palace. Several large screens in the hall alternately played photos of artists from various companies, while one screen near the entrance displayed the scenes from the red carpet.
As Xi Ze walked into the hall, the artists behind Xia Li dispersed, and he attracted a significant amount of attention. Many people turned their heads to look at him, and the discussions never seemed to stop.
With a champagne glass held in a tray offered by a waiter, Xi Ze strolled through the venue, wearing a composed smile, and his eyes remained fixed ahead. Under the crystal chandeliers, his black hair appeared exceptionally lustrous, and his dark eyes seemed like an unfathomable night sky.
Suddenly, the crowd let out a gasp in a certain direction. Xi Ze followed their gaze and found that his promotional photo had appeared on Silver Fox’s dedicated publicity screen.
This time, Xi Ze had once again captured the attention of everyone present in a striking and impactful way!
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