Chapter 68 Part 1 — The company is looking for new talent.
Once <Dusty Life Palace> was broadcast, it took over four of the top ten trending topics.
#Xingsu Production, Always Top Quality#, #DoubleGuard CP#, #The Exquisite Production Team of <Dusty Life Palace>#, and the number one trending topic:
#The Drama Aired, Netizens Wash Their Hair Upside Down#
Clicking into it, the comments were filled with laughter.
People still remember that on the night before the drama aired, a netizen boldly declared online that if Bai Ruogu could portray even a tenth of Wei Huan’s essence, they would wash their hair upside down and call him dad.
This netizen proved to be a real man. They really did wash their hair upside down and even recorded a video of it.
Most of the comments were light-hearted teasing, with many people commenting, “A large-scale failure on display.”
[Hahaha, the haters got slapped in the face, huh?]
[This show is my favorite this year, aside from <Light Years>! And both are performed by the same person and produced by the same company?!]
[Bai Ruogu is amazing, Xingsu is amazing! I’m following Xingsu’s official site now!]
In addition, many people were concerned about the plot of <Dusty Life Palace>.
Since only the early episodes had aired, many felt sorry for Wei Yang. But because the drama was so well-acted, it brought out a lot of original fans who joined netizens in discussing the plot.
[NobbyBear: Yangyang is so pitiful, unloved by both his father and mother. He’s worked so hard since he was young, yet the emperor still wants to take away his throne and give it to the protagonist.]
[Wei Huan is my Husband: Spoiler alert, Yang-dog isn’t worth pitying. Damn, he kills everyone in the show, leaving no one alive, made me cry through several packs of tissues.]
[Si Lulu: Whoa, dude, don’t scare me?]
[Wei Huan’s Poor Baby: I can testify for it, wuwuwu, damn dog, Wei Yang!]
[Qiqi: Watching for the first time, panicking as I see everyone’s discussions.]
The internet was flooded with comments discussing the future plot of the drama. Although many people pleaded for spoilers not to be shared, they couldn’t contain their excitement about the story.
<Dusty Life Palace> quickly rose to become the hottest drama currently airing, sweeping across several major planets. With a massive population base, Xingsu raked in a staggering 58.96 billion credits from the episodes aired so far!
What is the standard for such an amount?
There are two leading companies in the interstellar entertainment industry, one called “Milky Way” and the other “Tulip.”
They cover multiple fields, including film, streaming, variety shows, music, etc. Seventy percent of the popular content each year comes from these two companies.
But the profits Xingsu made from this drama alone are equivalent to a month’s revenue for these two leading companies combined. Don’t underestimate a single month—this includes revenue from all sectors, not just film, and is equivalent to a mid-sized film company’s entire annual income.
Currently, Xingsu only has two works under its name, but both are blockbusters, making it a rising star in the interstellar entertainment industry.
The directors who rejected Bai Ruogu back then are now regretting it deeply. Damn, they missed out on a god of wealth!
Now, even if they were to beg Bai Ruogu to take the role with the script in hand, it’s not just a matter of whether he’d agree, considering how popular he is now, there’s no guarantee they’d even get a chance to approach him.
Back when <Light Years> was casting, the students at the casting school were all dismissive. They thought it was just another flop by an out-of-date actor, but when the movie became a massive hit across the galaxy, they were dumbfounded, feeling like they missed out on a fortune.
Now, with Xingsu on the rise, those same students, now about to graduate, are struggling to find jobs, while signing with Xingsu has become an unattainable dream.
Not to mention those actors who signed with other companies as soon as they finished <Light Years>!
Many of them joined old, declining companies. As newcomers, they rarely got any good scripts because the big stars in the company got all the attention. Stuck in this vicious cycle, their opportunities dwindled, and they were almost forgotten.
Now, as they watch the Xingsu actors they once worked with, they feel deep regret and jealousy. But what can they do? Even if they wanted to break their contracts, the penalty fees would be enormous, and Xingsu’s new recruits are already miles ahead of them.
Xingsu is now out of reach, and for the next few years, they’ll be living with constant regret.
Meanwhile, Xingsu is flourishing. After giving it some thought, Bai Ruogu decided it was time to bring some fresh blood into the company.
He instructed his team to recruit new talent for Xingsu.
When the President gives the order, the relevant departments quickly show their efficiency.
In less than two hours, recruitment notices were posted on Xingsu’s official website and across major platforms.
The humorous, friendly yet formal tone, combined with high-end, dazzling visuals, instantly caught everyone’s attention. With <Dusty Life Palace> currently a hit, many applied in a frenzy.
If not for Xingsu’s stringent recruitment criteria, the number of applicants could have reached millions. But since everyone’s information is embedded in the Star Network, there’s no room for false information.
After filtering, only 4,000 people were able to enter the registration system. After a second round of selection, only 500 remained. Finally, after background checks, interviews, and schedule verification, only 128 candidates met the requirements.
When this data was presented to Bai Ruogu, he raised an eyebrow, thoughtfully considering the number.
“Good number, exactly an integer.”
Staff: ? ? ?
An integer? Are you making fun of my education?
Ultimately, these 128 people were divided into groups of eight, forming sixteen teams for training. They were also informed that after the training period, only 36 would remain.
Many people originally thought they passed, but unexpectedly there was such a turn of events, and suddenly became nervous.