Secondly, performance fees, advertisements, and acting contracts would be split three ways: the company takes thirty percent, and the artist takes seventy percent. For top-tier artists with platinum contracts, the artist’s share could be as high as fifty percent.
Thirdly, the company would allocate at least twice the resources to platinum artists compared to those with gold contracts, and platinum artists would have the first right of refusal for all film and television opportunities.
Fourthly, in addition to Sister Sa, who would be her direct agent, the company would assign two deputy agents and a public relations team to Jiang Ling to manage and eliminate any negative online press.
Fifthly, upon signing, the artist would have autonomy over their marriage and romantic relationships. As long as the artist’s personal life did not negatively impact the company’s image, the company would not interfere in their private affairs.
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There were then a myriad of other miscellaneous clauses. In plain language, it meant: "Platinum artists are royalty and should never be mistreated!"
If artists from Liuyun Media or other major entertainment companies were to see such a contract, they would likely be green with envy and exclaim with the classic internet meme, "I am not worthy!"
After the lawyer reviewed the contract several times and confirmed it was sound, Jiang Ling signed her name at the bottom of the document – Jiang Mingxia!
Immediately after, Jiang Ling extended her hand and smiled at Ge Ying, "President Ge, I look forward to your guidance in the future!"
Ge Ying smiled and shook her hand warmly, "It's a pleasure to cooperate. On behalf of all our members, I welcome Miss Jiang to the Liuyun family."
With the contract signed, Jiang Ling was now officially an artist under Liuyun Media.
The gossip media's ability to dig up news was truly remarkable.
The moment Jiang Ling saw Ge Ying out, news of her signing with Liuyun spread across the internet like a virus.
Fans cheered and celebrated.
Directors and artists who had previously collaborated with Jiang Ling also sent congratulatory messages.
Gao Biao: "Congratulations Miss Jiang on signing with Liuyun Media and becoming our first platinum artist. I suppose I can no longer call you Miss Jiang, but Teacher Jiang!"
Guan Suyui: "Congratulations, congratulations. Mingxia floating above the flowing clouds in the sky is truly the most beautiful spectacle!"
This message was a clever double entendre. At first glance, it seemed to refer to the sky's scenery, but it subtly combined Jiang Ling's given name, 'Mingxia', with Liuyun Media's name, 'Liuyun' – a testament to the sender's cultured nature.
Ya Ya: "Congratulations Lingzi! May your career soar, and may you be incredibly successful!"
Le Zheng Yu: "As expected of Teacher Jiang, to even secure a platinum contract. Those resources are incredibly enviable!"
Big Beard: "Keep up the great work, the future of the film and television industry belongs to you!"
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Jiang Ling thanked everyone for their well wishes.
At this point, Jiang Yushuang also posted on Weibo: "Let me introduce my good sister Jiang Ling, our newly minted platinum artist. Her talent is absolutely top-notch!"
Netizens couldn't help but chuckle seeing Jiang Yushuang flaunt her good sister and best friend, who had secured a platinum contract, as if she had discovered a treasure trove.
Jiang Yushuang's thought process was certainly unique.
While others on Weibo showed off how considerate their husbands were, showering them with bags, jewelry, luxury watches, and cars, Jiang Yushuang, with her wealthy husband, chose not to flaunt him or interact with him on Weibo. Instead, she enthusiastically boasted about Jiang Ling becoming a platinum artist. It was truly one of a kind.
Consequently, some curious netizens speculated whether Jian Fan's capabilities were lacking, which was why Jiang Yushuang didn't brag about her good marriage or interact with Jian Fan on Weibo.