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Chapter 1059 Willow-Eyed, Slender Waist, and a Cheongsam: A Beauty Sweeter Than Human Wealth and Prosperity

Today's film and television industry is deeply intertwined with capital.

A hit film or television series can not only make actors famous, but can also drive up the stock price of related companies.

Take "Ashes of Love," which became a hit on both TV and online platforms, for example. It topped the ratings charts, surpassing all others, and immediately sparked a heated debate.

Those who bought into the "Happy Blue Ocean" stock early are in luck.

It hit the daily limit for several consecutive trading days, clearly betting on the hottest stocks in the current capital market.

The company's predecessor was Jiangsu Blue Ocean Media, whose main business was acting as an advertising agent for Jiangsu Variety Channel and Jiangsu Film and Television Channel.

After restructuring, the company integrated the businesses of Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation and operated them in a corporate and market-oriented manner. It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's ChiNext board the year before last.

The film "Black Coal, Thin Ice," which made a splash in Berlin, was one of the company's investment projects.

The investment in film and television projects is just a small part; the more important factor is that the strength of the cinema chains under Happiness Blue Ocean should not be underestimated.

Today, it boasts over 300 cinemas, consistently ranking among the top ten cinema chains nationwide, and continues to expand and develop.

Since it's happening in Jiangsu Province, it's naturally inextricably linked to Zhou Ningfeng.

This man, who is known as the "backbone of the Jiangsu-Shanghai clique" along with Zhou Yutang, has been extremely popular in the industry in recent years.

It is said that because of his outstanding abilities, he was highly regarded by his superiors and was praised by name in meetings on multiple occasions.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

Zhou Yutang was watching a video and listening to the ending theme song when his secretary handed him his phone. The caller ID on the screen clearly showed Zhou Ningfeng, which made him raise an eyebrow.

As soon as the call connected, Zhou Ningfeng's hearty and somewhat familiar laughter came through the receiver:
"Yu Tang, I heard from Xiao Chen that you just finished work? I hope I didn't disturb your vacation."

Looking at the entire circle, the only people who would address Governor Zhou by his name like that, aside from important leaders, are his close female friends and old acquaintances like Zhou Ningfeng.

"I just finished a meeting and I'm currently watching your drama 'Ashes of Love'."

"Haha."

Zhou Ningfeng chuckled, "It's rare to see you in such high spirits."

"Brother Feng, you're not calling at this hour to talk about this, are you?"

Zhou Yutang leaned back in the rattan chair on the terrace, turned his head slightly, took a sip of Naza brand chilled orange juice, and felt an indescribable sense of comfort. His tone was also somewhat casual.

"I really can't hide it from you."

Zhou Ningfeng laughed heartily on the other end of the line, and without beating around the bush, got straight to the point:

"I heard that Jiangdong is going to hold some kind of fashion gala. The leaders and I had a meeting, and the point is that Nanjing is fully capable of hosting such an event!"

It must have been really tough on my good brother; he did a lot of research before making that phone call.

They readily come up with follow-up plans such as "Jinling International Expo Center Showcase," "estimated 30 million yuan in supporting special funds," and "joint promotion with businesses across the city."

To sum it up in just a few words: Brother, you're too eager to improve.

As long as Zhou Yutang agrees, everything from venue and policy to publicity will be fine.
All green lights and full cooperation.

As Zhou Yutang listened to his rapid-fire promises, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. "Brother Feng, you've come prepared, haven't you? Aren't you afraid I'll mess this up?"

"I'm really not afraid!"

Zhou Ningfeng laughed: "When have you ever failed at something you've set your mind to?"

Since his debut, he has never lost a game and has created a wealth legend.

Today, Zhou Yutang is already a recognized brand name.

Even if he were to declare that he would go to the moon, I estimate that many people would still support him.

“Nanjing is indeed a good choice, but the top secretaries in Hangzhou and Chengdu have also called.”

After a slight pause, Zhou Yutang continued slowly, "But since you've spoken up, Brother Feng, we definitely have to give you face. I'll let Ni Ni know later, and you can directly handle the details of the subsequent cooperation."

The two have known each other for many years, so there's no need for formalities.

Besides the Qingdao seafood brought in by the mysterious seafood merchant, Nanjing salted duck was an indispensable part of the Empress Dowager's meals during festivals.
Zhou Yutang chatted with Zhou Ningfeng about things in the drama industry for a while, and then instructed Ni Ni to hold the next fashion gala in Nanjing.

The ancient capital of six dynasties is a place of vibrant flowers and dreamlike willows.

In terms of cultural heritage, Nanjing ranks among the top first-tier cities in China, with many stories to tell.

However, these are all things to be discussed later, so let's leave them aside for now.

Meanwhile, the TV drama scene was quite lively, with Jiangsu TV taking the lead and dominating the national satellite TV ratings chart.

After Hunan TV, one of the three major TV stations, rejected its pre-prepared, overly dramatic and sensational promotional plan, Jiang Dong personally edited a final trailer for "Si Teng" and released it.

As the camera pulls back, the white mist slowly dissipates in the silent mountain forest.

In the dim and quiet atmosphere, the sound of high heels lightly tapping on the bluestone floor could be heard.

The camera then pans up, revealing first Jing Tian's long, slender legs encased in flesh-colored stockings beneath her cheongsam.

That moon-white embroidered cheongsam perfectly accentuated Jing Tian's graceful curves.

Her waist was so slender it could be encircled by one hand; her eyebrows were as dark as distant mountains; her eyes sparkled when her lips parted slightly; and her skin was as white as snow, gleaming with a cool, clear light under the moonlight.

She moved with light, graceful steps, as a gentle breeze caressed her.

The cheongsam skirt flows gracefully, like a dance.

Every step she took was so elegant and graceful, as if time stood still for her at that moment.

"Nothing is sweeter than Princess Sweetness," a joke among netizens, is no joke at all.

"The highly accurate stills from the final trailer of 'Rattan' have ignited audience anticipation!"

"Jing Tian's cheongsam look in 'Si Teng' is stunning; she has the natural beauty and elegance of a born goddess!"

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The final trailer, meticulously produced by Jiang Dongjia, quickly rose to the top of Weibo's trending topics within half a day of its release.

The number of views on topics such as #JiangdongNewDrama# and #JingTianSiTengQipaoLook# has skyrocketed.

Unsurprisingly, it took the top spot in the film and television section that day, and social media forums were buzzing with excitement.
"Jing Tian's cheongsam look is absolutely divine! She looks like she stepped right out of the book!!"

"Help! With her willow-leaf eyebrows, slender waist, and stunning cheongsam, Jing Tian is the epitome of a beautiful and wealthy woman!"

"What 'Legend of Fuyao' and 'Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace'? They were hyped up so much, but they couldn't even beat 'Ashes of Love'. We still have to look to Jiangdong's productions."

"The Grand Commander is awesome! The level of accuracy in recreating 'Sito' is so high, I'm practically crying!"

"Fans of the original novel are ecstatic! The way Jing Tian looked up in the trailer was just like Si Teng reincarnated—cool, aloof, and noble. It feels like it's going to be a hit. When will it premiere?!"

"Jing Tian's Si Teng is exactly what I imagined! Her demeanor, temperament, and eyes are all perfectly captured. Jiangdong's production this time is as extravagant as ever, with meticulous attention to costumes, makeup, and props. It's bound to be a bestseller!"

"Is it possible that the Heavenly Fairy and the First Sister fight each other, both getting injured, and then the Sweet Princess takes advantage of the situation to rise to power and enter the Eastern Palace?"

"Upstairs, you really know how to dream."

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Jiangdong Entertainment's status as a leading brand of Chinese dramas speaks for itself; it's poised to become a blockbuster from the start.

Jing Tian is a top-tier actress in the Chinese entertainment industry and was the first version of the "Fish Girl". Coupled with Li Mugo, who is known in the industry as Zhou Dudu's personal aesthetic director, they formed a luxurious cast. With Jiangdong's multi-channel promotion covering Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, it would be difficult not to ignite public opinion.

Meanwhile, Jing Tian, ​​the female lead, was naturally busy promoting various variety shows and dramas.

It's "Back to Field" again, which is very popular. However, this season's filming location has changed to the Jiangnan region with its green tiles, white walls, and flowing water.

Considering that this guest was the currently popular Fish Girl, Teacher Huang restrained himself and did not cook.

Teacher He and Song Qian cooked a meal for Princess Tian, ​​consisting of four dishes and a soup, which she enjoyed quite a bit.

Appearing on variety shows is for the purpose of promoting the drama. At the dinner table, Teacher Huang naturally steered the conversation to the currently popular drama "Rattan".
"I watched the trailer for the sweet drama 'Sito' and the production quality is amazing. My daughter keeps talking to me about it and says she has to watch it when it airs."

Song Qian added, "Sweetie looks so good in a cheongsam!"

"Wow, the trailer looks like a movie. They say you can always trust the Grand Commander, and Jiangdong's productions never disappoint."

Teacher He picked up the conversation, his tone sincere and his emotions flowing smoothly. He then changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Tian Tian, ​​how did you end up taking on the role of 'Si Teng'?"

The group launched into a barrage of compliments, leaving Jing Tian slightly embarrassed. She smiled sheepishly and said:

"Actually, Brother Yu Tang said that this role was suitable for me, so I accepted it without even reading the script."

"That's it"

Song Qian's face was practically overflowing with envy.

"President Zhou's eye for talent is well-known; this role was tailor-made for you."

Teacher He's eyes darted around, his gossip spirit ignited: "I remember Tian Tian seemed to have known Zhou Dudu since his debut, right?"

"Yes."

Jing Tian readily admitted, "At that time, I had just dropped out of the Beijing Dance Academy and was preparing to take the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy to study acting."

"Fate is truly wondrous!"

Huang Sanshi chuckled.

"At that time, Sweetie also released an EP."

Teacher He said happily, "I don't remember the name very clearly, but there was a song in it called 'Hello Tomorrow,' which was very popular at the time."

"It's quite popular now. During Duoduo's graduation party, the whole class sang this song together."

Teacher Huang paused with his chopsticks, then pointed out, "The vinegar in the sweet and sour pork ribs was a little too little; it wasn't quite right. To make sweet and sour pork ribs, you must use white vinegar. It enhances the flavor without overpowering it. You can try that next time."

After another lecture on Huang's kitchen theory, Sweet Princess smiled slightly and interrupted the spellcasting in time: "This song was also written by Brother Yu Tang. I didn't expect it to become so popular."

"Wow!"

Teacher He immediately raised his voice, his face full of amazement: "Actually, people often overlook Zhou Dudu's talent in music because of his outstanding achievements in other fields. He is really amazing. Songs like 'Anhe Bridge,' 'Chengdu,' and 'Like a Fish' are really popular everywhere!"

“And there’s ‘The Wind Rises’!” Song Qian added.

"Yes, yes, this song is basically a common choice for contestants on music programs."

"He should have pursued a career in music; he would have been an absolute superstar. This is a real loss to the Chinese music scene."

Perhaps recalling his glorious past, Teacher Huang sighed softly.

This isn't just empty praise; the song "Hello Tomorrow" from Sweet Princess's debut music EP won two awards at the Oriental Billboard Music Awards: Best Composition and Top Ten Golden Songs.

To date, it has been streamed over 10 billion times across major music platforms.

Especially during the graduation season in June each year, the number of plays and search indexes for this song will rise significantly, making it a popular song for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.

There will be a steady stream of copyright revenue in the future, which is not a small amount.

However, Zhou Yutang didn't keep a single penny; he donated it all to various public welfare projects of the Jiangdong Charity Foundation that care for the mental health of teenagers.

There are quite a few actresses in the entertainment industry who have stories with the "Grand Commander of Jiangdong".

But among those labeled "the rich woman who once kept Governor Zhou," only Sweet Princess is the only one who willingly wore a shirt and overalls to star in a music video.
Despite the trailer for "Sito" going viral online, the industry's core attention remains on "She Kills".

After all, winning two major awards at the Venice Film Festival alone is enough to generate buzz.

With a star-studded cast including Li Xin, Chen Xiao, and Xin Zhilei, and directed by Cao Baoping, who is known in the industry as the leading figure in crime dramas, this film is undoubtedly the most anticipated domestic film before the National Day holiday.

The domestic premiere of "She Killed" was held at Jiangdong International Cinema, and the event was star-studded.

Ms. Fan, who had just returned triumphantly from Venice, was not wearing the gown she wore to her legendary status in the water city, but she was still radiant and beautiful.

It's said that being popular is good for you, and the most direct impression from the dozens of reporters at the scene was that Teacher Fan, who was extremely popular, seemed to have taken some kind of super tonic, and her overall condition was incredibly good.

In addition to the entire cast and crew of "She Kills", many artists from the Jiangdong region came to show their support, and many first- and second-tier celebrities from the industry also attended.

People like Deng Chao and his wife, and Huang Xiaoming and his wife, are frequent guests at the premiere of Jiangdong Family.

However, what surprised the media reporters at the scene the most was the appearance of Tangren's top actress, Liu Shishi.

Wearing a white suit skirt with a matching silk shirt underneath, the slightly open neckline reveals her delicate collarbone, exuding an indescribable gentle and elegant temperament.

On the left is Jin Daxi, a sure thing; on the right is Song Tie, whose skin is so white it practically glows.

Like two stars embracing the moon.

Liu Shishi looked around with her beautiful eyes, exuding a rather domineering aura.

As soon as they entered the cinema venue, a commotion immediately broke out.

"The show's about to begin! The Rock Sugar CP has been acting a bit arrogant lately. Is the top female star here to catch the mistress?"

"You're overthinking it. The eldest sister worked with Director Cao on 'The Tuner,' so she's probably just supporting him."

"She seems to have a good relationship with Li Xin and Xin Zhilei as well."

The aftermath of the recent "rock candy" romance between an older woman and a younger man hadn't even faded when the media reporters at the premiere stirred up a frenzy, truly eager to stir up trouble.

Even when Teacher Fan saw Liu Shishi, she was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

After all, she had just been intimate with Governor Zhou abroad and enjoyed a wild night of the three of them.

Having just returned to China, Fan was approached by the top female celebrity in the industry, who was tacitly considered to be Zhou Dudu's official wife. Feeling a strong sense of illicit affair, Teacher Fan couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

But Teacher Fan, having seen many important occasions, immediately composed herself, smiled, and stepped forward, extending her hand proactively.
"Shishi, I didn't expect you to come. You look so good today, both cool and beautiful."

Interpersonal relationships between women often begin with the simplest and most sincere compliments.

"Of course I'll come to support Director Cao's movie."

Liu Shishi gracefully reached out and gently shook hands with her, then quickly pulled away, smiling as she said, "But Sister Binbin's black and gold phoenix robe in Venice was truly unforgettable; even the foreigners were outshone by her."

"Nonsense, that's all just media hype."

Teacher Fan gave a dry laugh.

"I'm just really curious and want to see the Venice Film Festival Best Actress's amazing performance in advance."

Liu Shishi's eyes flickered, and she said with a hint of meaning:

"However, Sister Binbin has been working so hard in Venice for so many days, and then she rushed back to China to attend the premiere. She shouldn't work too hard."

(End of this chapter)