Bab 162: Chapter 162: The Little Assistant
"Link, the agency is open for business. We currently have twelve employees, including three agents and five assistants. The next step is to sign artists. Do you have any recommendations?"
At the dinner table, Katherine and Mandy talked about the agency.
Last time, Link suggested starting an agency to sign and nurture potential artists. In the future, he could also place his acting contracts with this agency.
After discussing it, Katherine and Mandy thought it was a good idea.
After negotiation, they each contributed $50,000, and Link invested $1 million to establish an artist agency called "Palm Island," with its headquarters in New York and a studio in Los Angeles.
Link thought for a moment and said, "Not at the moment. You can sign the people you're optimistic about first, and I'll make recommendations later if I have any."
"Okay!"
Ms. Mandy nodded and thought for a moment. "I talked to Gal Gadot a few days ago, but she has already joined WME Agency, and their resources are quite good."
WME was the William Morris Agency, one of the five major agencies in Hollywood, with considerable strength.
Hearing Mandy's words, Link said, "Forget it." He had only mentioned Gal casually.
If Gal were to sign with his agency, and Taylor found out, it would be like deliberately causing trouble for Taylor. And Taylor was a very perceptive person, so it was better to avoid such misunderstandings.
Gal Gadot?
Hearing this name, Selena, who was eating salad, immediately stopped and perked up her ears.
Unfortunately, Mandy and Link only briefly mentioned this topic and then moved on.
Selena glared at him, thinking that this woman named Gal must be one of his secret lovers.
Hmph! Link, I have something on you now. Let's see how you bully me in the future.
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After dinner, they chatted about Link going to college.
After his SAT scores came out, dozens of prestigious American universities sent people to invite him, including top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
Considering his busy future work schedule and the inconvenience of traveling between two places, he decided to join New York University's sports management program, mainly studying sports management, sports economics, sports law, and sports communication.
NYU also offered generous terms, providing a full scholarship and no less than $30,000 in training funds each year.
The school's requirement was that he join the NYU swim team, for which they would arrange a professional swimming coach team to help him improve his swimming skills.
There would be additional rewards for winning in competitions.
The school also stated that, considering his limited time, they would flexibly arrange his courses to ensure that he could learn enough knowledge and graduate smoothly.
Initially, when Link received many university invitations, he thought they valued his celebrity status.
However, after talking with several school representatives, he realized that they valued his swimming talent more and hoped he could represent the school in competitions and win honors.
Link didn't mind. Participating in competitions, continuing to win gold medals, and accumulating more achievements were also part of his plan.
Representing the school in competitions had more benefits than participating as an individual.
"NYU is a good choice. It's close to home. In the future, when you're tired from filming or concerts, you can come back to New York to rest. When you have time, you can go to school and study. By the time you graduate from college, you'll only be 24 years old, about the same age as other college students. This arrangement is very good."
Katherine said with a smile, sipping her black tea.
"Link said he wants to continue studying for a master's and a doctorate. If everything goes well, he'll be less than thirty years old when he graduates. A thirty-year-old doctor, world boxing champion, Olympic champion, singer, and movie star, Link will definitely become a top idol in the global entertainment industry."
Ms. Mandy clapped and said.
Link smiled slightly. These achievements were indeed numerous and dazzling. Any one of them would make him a high-quality individual.
Selena rolled her eyes. In the past, when she heard others say they had a scholar brother at home, she would be envious. Now she only felt pain.
She felt that every word Katherine and Mandy said was deliberately meant to provoke her, and maybe the next sentence would be directed at her.
"Selena!"
Selena thought to herself, "Here it comes." She forced a smile and asked, "Dear Mommy, what's the matter?"
Ms. Mandy shook her head. "I don't have high expectations for you. Just finish college."
Selena's round face drooped, and she let out an "Oh." Finishing college took four years. During these four years, she had to act, record albums, hold concerts, and study at school. Wasn't this requirement high enough?
She saw Link still smiling across from her and almost burst with anger. Old and new grudges surged up, and she pounced on him, opening her mouth to bite his ear. But just as she bit down, a strong sour taste exploded in her mouth.
She opened her eyes and saw that Link was holding a lemon in his hand, with teeth marks on it.
"Wah!!"
Selena covered her mouth, feeling wronged and wanting to cry.
Mandy and Katherine laughed out loud.
Selena felt even more wronged and angrily punched Link a few times.
Ring! Ring!
A phone rang, and Ms. Mandy told Selena to quiet down. Selena pouted and sat down, glaring at Link.
Ms. Mandy went to answer the phone and came back to tell Link that it was from MJ's agent. MJ had arrived in New York today.
To prevent media exposure, his itinerary was kept confidential.
MJ's agent asked Link when he would be available today or tomorrow to go to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to discuss the concert rehearsal.
"Michael Jackson?"
Selena forgot about her anger and listened intently to Mandy's words.
"Link, when are you planning to go?"
Ms. Mandy asked.
Link looked at his watch. It was not yet noon.
"I happen to be free today, so I'll go now."
Mandy nodded and called back, discussing the meeting time with MJ's agent.
"Link, are you going to see MJ later?"
Selena asked, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Yes!"
Link nodded.
Selena blinked her wet eyelashes. "Katherine, I'm MJ's fan, a die-hard fan. I love MJ so much."
"You can ask Link to get you an autograph."
Katherine laughed.
Selena furrowed her delicate brows. This was obviously not her goal.
Link came out of the dressing room after changing clothes and saw Selena looking at him expectantly. He smiled slightly. "Anna is busy with work, and I still need a little assistant. Do you want to try it?"
"Yes!"
Selena jumped up happily and ran to the bathroom to wash her face and put on makeup.
"Remember to tell Taylor what makeup you used."
"Got it!"
Selena muttered to herself, "Coward."
(End of Chapter)
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