Zhang Jiaqi is right, Peng Yuchen really wants to sign Gu Caiwei.
So she came directly.
It was a weekend afternoon. I chose this time not to accommodate Boss Peng's time, but to accommodate Gu Caiwei's time. She usually had to go to class.
The place was chosen by Zhang Jiaqi. It was in a dessert shop in a popular business district and was crowded with people.
She strongly requested to accompany Gu Caiwei, in the name of protecting her safety, but in fact it was to satisfy her curiosity.
The reason why it was Zhang Jiaqi's turn to protect the safety was because Gu Caiwei did not call Lin Yi. She promised Lin Yi to make this decision by himself.
Peng Yuchen was not as casual as he was during the holidays today. Instead, he was dressed in a smart professional suit and his seven-centimeter high heels made a sound.
Her hair was meticulously combed and she was carrying the latest brand-name handbag. She looked like a strong working woman.
Gu Caiwei doesn't have any special feeling. Her mother sometimes goes to some occasions with the same style. In terms of appearance, this one is far different.
Zhang Jiaqi is very satisfied. This is what she imagined in her mind, what her job will look like ten years from now.
"Xiao Gu, I told you that we will definitely meet again."
Peng Yuchen's first words after sitting down naturally connected with the last time.
She was indeed somewhat complacent.
Two weeks had passed since the last encounter. She was considering whether to check the person through her QQ account when she received a call from Gu Caiwei.
It was smoother than expected, the fish was hooked.
Gu Caiwei hesitated for a moment, but decided to call her according to her slightly formal position: "Mr. Peng, I'm sorry that I haven't decided whether to agree or not. I just have some questions that I want to ask you. In fact, you don't need to go to this place specifically.
It’s a trip.”
Peng Yuchen didn't mind. She took the initiative to come over, of course not because she was too busy at work, but because she wanted to win over this very valued girl in one fell swoop.
Very good, that boy is not here today either.
She glanced at Zhang Jiaqi, who was sitting next to her like a palace maid: "Who is this?"
"My name is Zhang Jiaqi, and I am Caiwei's best friend." She answered herself.
Peng Yuchen greeted her with a smile, as if he was very kind, but he did not waste time on her and turned his head naturally: "Is Xiao Gu's name Caiwei? She is so beautiful, just like me."
"Only a paradise on earth like Lin'an with beautiful girls can raise a girl like you."
Zhang Jiaqi was very surprised. It turned out that she didn't even leave her name to anyone last time, but this time she rushed over from Shanghai again.
Gu Caiwei also apologized and took the initiative to explain: "We were rude last time. In fact, I am not a native of Lin'an. I was born in Yuezhou and grew up in Lin'an."
Peng Yuchen felt enlightened. She was willing to reveal some personal information, which showed that the trust between the two people was beginning to be established: "I have also been to Yuezhou. It is a good place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. It is a famous cultural city and a land of beauties. No wonder, no wonder."
Gu Caiwei did not go into depth on this topic. Her understanding of Yuezhou was actually limited, and they were not here to chat today: "Mr. Peng, actually I have some questions that I didn't think of last time."
"I'll be happy to answer that for you."
"I thought about a lot of detailed questions, but after I summarized it, in the end it was just one question. What is an idol, and why do you want to be an idol?"
Peng Yuchen smiled, it was time to close the net.
"This is indeed a big question, but I think I may be the most qualified person in the country to answer this question, at least one of them."
"Idol, in terms of form, is a new type of artist that is different from traditional singers, actors, etc."
"Judging from the existing works, they are closer to singers. Last time I said that the basic skills of idols are singing and dancing."
"But they are very different from traditional singers, including singing and dancing singers."
"The difference I'm talking about is not that idols also act or appear on variety shows. Traditional singers also often cross over."
"The biggest difference is that traditional artists communicate with consumers in the form of works, which is closer to a kind of craftsman. The more powerful ones are considered artists."
"Idols themselves are commodities."
Peng Yuchen paused for a moment while she was waiting for Gu Caiwei's feedback. The latter listened very seriously and followed her train of thought and asked, "How can a person become a commodity?"
"We're certainly not talking about human trafficking."
"What I mean is that idols do not regard their works as the only window to communicate with consumers - fans."
"To put it to the extreme, you don't even need to have any works at all."
"You may ask, what can they show fans if they don't have any works?"
"Take them yourself."
"I first came across something like a handshake coupon when I was working at RB. Do you know what a handshake coupon is, right?"
"I was very surprised at the time. Is this really okay? Is it true that someone who can hold hands casually is still an artist? It may not be too down-to-earth."
"That's right, idols are artists descended to earth."
Zhang Jiaqi interjected from the side: "According to what you said, there is absolutely no need for idols to practice singing and dancing. If they only have a face, wouldn't they be models?"
Peng Yuchen did not mind her interruption, but was very happy to have an interaction, which showed that the two listeners were accepting and thinking about the information he gave.
"It is indeed easier for a model to transform into an idol than to transform into other artists."
"Idols must be able to sing and dance, which is the continuation of the traditional artist's form of providing works."
"In other words, fans are used to singing and dancing as a form of entertainment, so idols practice singing and dancing, not the other way around."
"The same goes for acting and variety shows. Fans are used to watching dramas and variety shows, so idols need to practice and participate."
"You may understand it better if I say this."
"If one day people regard handstands as the most interesting form of entertainment, then I will ask all the trainees in the company to do handstands, and only the best ones will be able to debut."
Zhang Jiaqi has a strong understanding: "You mean, idols are a product completely customized for fans. Fans can get whatever idol they want to see."
"That's right."
Gu Caiwei looked strange after hearing this: "It sounds like... you have no self at all. Why do so many people want to be idols?"
"Mostly for making money, or for vanity."
Peng Yuchen looked very sincere and said: "But I know you are not such a shallow child. I just said that idols are a commodity, so what are they selling?"
Gu Caiwei frowned. Zhang Jiaqi was a celebrity, so she gave a guess:
"dream?"
"It's very close. The Japanese-style idol development system encourages fans to regard the idol's dream as their own dream, deepening the bond between the two, and thus gaining a sense of participation and accomplishment."
"A sense of participation, a sense of achievement..." Zhang Jiaqi knew that the answer should be behind these two words.
Peng Yuchen stopped playing riddles: "The essence of idols is the essence of this industry."
"Why is the entertainment industry called the entertainment industry?"