As for the lesser-known talents and budding starlets, there were plenty, and A-list celebrities were countless. On regular days, their biggest issue was a shortage of projects and insufficient resources to go around.
Later, when Xu Qingqiu's first album exploded in popularity, these companies were indeed intrigued, but not overly so. It wasn't uncommon for stars to achieve temporary fame through a stroke of luck, and they weren't interested in just anyone. It was similar to how renowned universities competed for top scholars from each province every year; they didn't necessarily feel the need to secure them at all costs. Making an appearance was often enough, especially since a new top scholar emerged annually.
