Chapter 114
Fischer sized up the newcomer before him, who had quietly risen to prominence. Although he sported a full beard, his handsome face still showed a hint of youthful naivety. The exuberance and recklessness of youth radiated from his features, yet his eyes were calm as water, exuding a composure and elegance beyond his years. It seemed as if all his brilliance had settled down, permeating every cell of his being. Such a paradoxical yet harmonious presence—he may not be a dazzling focal point like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise, but his intriguing aura always makes him stand out in a crowd.
It was only when his Emmy nomination was announced that the gleam in his eyes betrayed the fact that he wasn’t yet twenty-one this year—or, in other words, revealed the fact that he was merely a Hollywood rookie.
Fischer was confident that Renly could create miracles and even become a top superstar under his guidance. But now, he was even more curious about something else: does Renly have such ambition?
“That’s just ‘not bad’.” Fischer’s tone shifted subtly as he continued, “Far from the end. The real question now is: how far do you want to go in this Hollywood Vanity Fair?”
With just that one sentence, Fischer calmly regained control of the conversation.
Renly almost blurted out an honest response, but just as the words were on the tip of his tongue, he swallowed them back, curiously eyeing Fischer. “Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that question? If I choose you as my agent, just how high can you take me?”
Understanding who is in the buyer’s market and who is in the seller’s market is crucial. Now that Fischer had approached him, Renly wasn’t about to easily give up this advantage. He is different from other typical newcomers; he isn’t overly fixated on finding an agent. Besides, his bargaining power is increasing, doesn’t it?
Fischer raised his eyebrows slightly. He wasn’t opposed to Renly’s assertiveness — after all, to survive in Hollywood, humility and caution would leave you with nothing. Without enough aggression, it meant there was no ambition, and therefore, no value in nurturing.
What surprised Fischer, however, was that based on Renly’s appearance and his performance in ‘The Pacific‘, all signs pointed to him being a gentle type. But now, it seemed that the saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover” had been proven true once again.