Signing with an MCN company definitely has its benefits. At least in terms of personal promotion and image packaging, they are professionals, and they can arrange product endorsements and various commercial activities which is much better than trying to get such deals on one's own.
However, the way Zhang Xiaodong approached him that day had made Wu Li acutely aware of one thing: once you sign with a company, you might become just a commodity, losing your autonomy.
Therefore, Wu Li was somewhat conflicted. Signing with a company would definitely increase his popularity faster, and popularity meant Fan Value, but he worried that some of the company's arrangements might go against his wishes, which would be really annoying.
Looking at the dozen or so business cards laid out in front of him and the continuous stream of messages on his phone, Wu Li couldn't help but sigh: I'm dealing with pressures that one shouldn't have to at this age.