China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 1078 The Entertainment Empire Expands! They've Become the Richest Man in China!

Speaking of the previous generation of leading actresses, apart from Teacher Fan, who has remained popular to this day.

The others either had children and returned to their families, or transitioned into investors to focus on making money, mostly retiring from the workforce.

The remaining individuals also leveraged their accumulated networks to pave the way and support newcomers.

For example, Xu Jinglei takes Li Gengxi with her wherever she goes, and Zhou Gongzi and Dong Shen, the factory flower, treat Zhang Jingyi like their own daughter.

These two are now considered to be rising stars with some fame in the industry.

As for Sister Lotus, she chose Tian Xiwei.

At this time, Tian Xiwei had no achievements to show for herself, so of course she didn't have much of a reputation.

She was talking absentmindedly to her assistant, but her gaze kept wandering to Gong Yuhan, who was fawning over Ni Ni.

Everyone in the entertainment industry has their own tricks and cunning.

Although young, Xiaotian is not a naive girl who doesn't understand the rules of the industry.

This first Asian fashion gala, hosted by the Jiangdong Group, is far more prestigious than any ordinary event.

Sister Lotus used her extensive network of connections to secure her a ticket to the event.

Ni Ni's casual remark significantly improved her ranking, placing her almost second only to people with connections like Zhou Ye and Wang Churan.

—Of course, such a stage should also take care of the people from Jiangdong.

"Xiaotian, congratulations!"

The assistant beside him lowered her voice, her tone barely concealing her excitement: "This is a promotion!"

Her salary was actually tied to Tian Xiwei's career development.

Xiaotian seems to have unwittingly caught the wave of opportunity, so her year-end bonus looks like it won't be small.

"Not necessarily."

Tian Xiwei revealed a bright and radiant smile.

"Congratulations, Xiaotian, let's add each other on WeChat."

"Don't forget to give your sisters a hand when you take off in the future."

"Xiao Tian, ​​you've been hiding this well! You even know President Zhou from Jiangdong?"

In the same small dressing room, the people who were previously doing their own things suddenly became enthusiastic.

They all came forward to chat with Tian Xiwei as if they were old friends, a stark contrast to their previous cold attitude.

A man's growth often requires enduring pain beyond his control.

A woman only needs to see the light of absolute power once to complete her transformation.

At this moment, Tian Xiwei clearly grasped the operating rules of this circle.

Many people have discussed why Ni Ni, who was once adorned with the dazzling halos of "Zhang Yimou's Girl" and "Fish Girl," would fall so low as to give up her promising career and retire at the peak of her career.

She was willing to stay by Zhou Yutang's side and be his secretary.

In retrospect, she was not wrong; she simply avoided taking decades of detours.

What good is it for celebrities to reach the pinnacle?
Tian Xiwei met Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and others with Gong Yuhan.

Such a highly experienced and top-notch agent has a wide network of connections and can be on friendly terms with the industry's top figures.

But in front of Ni Ni, he had to lower his posture and be so respectful that he dared not overstep the bounds in the slightest.

The real power in the entertainment industry never lies in the public eye.

The core lies with the powerful figures behind the scenes who control the exposure.

Suddenly, the image of the man hailed as the "Emperor of Asian Entertainment" flashed into Xiaotian's mind.

He did not come to the scene today.

However, remaining behind the scenes allows countless glamorous stars to dance.

Gong Yuhan's attempt to please Ni Ni was simply because Ni Ni represented Zhou Yutang's will.

Perhaps it was just a comment that was once mentioned, but which he himself has forgotten.

However, this has instantly elevated her status as a newcomer, making her the focus of attention for the entire audience.

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Outside, the venue was ablaze with lights, like a sea of ​​stars, and the sounds of people gradually grew louder.

Jiangdong Entertainment booked the entire International Exhibition Center for this inaugural Asian Fashion Gala.

It attracted more than 200 media reporters from home and abroad.

Besides traditional supermodels, the event also featured top-tier celebrities like Yang Mi, campus sweetheart Zhang Ruonan, and Sun Yining, the face of Rocket Girls who transitioned from internet celebrity to idol.
Good looks are just the ticket to this fashion extravaganza.

"Wow, the number of people who made reservations for the live stream on both Bilibili and Douyin exceeded 10 million before it even started."

"Just got back from Yangdou, they're also pushing it out there, it's really explosive."

"I want to see if the Grand Commander's aesthetic sense has declined."

Even before the fashion extravaganza officially opened, the online live stream was already buzzing.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yutang, the mastermind behind this grand event, was discussing special effects plans for the final chapter of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" trilogy with Guo Fan.

This time, it's still directed by Guo Fan, who's known for taking over projects, with the Grand Commander personally serving as executive producer.

Since this is the last dance in the Ghost Blows Out the Light trilogy.

The quality must not be lower than the previous two films; every detail must be perfect.

This is Zhou Yutang's bottom line.

Jiang Dongjia's stringent standards for S-level big-budget productions would be considered a pipe dream by other film and television companies in the industry.

Everyone who saw it couldn't help but sigh that Governor Zhou endured hardship without complaint.

"Have you coordinated with the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism?"

"We've received the filming permit."

"Once DJI's latest aerial photography equipment arrives, I'll have to make another trip to Wushan County next month."

"Boss, when will your phone be turned on?"

"Chen Xi has calculated it; the ninth is an auspicious day according to the Chinese almanac."

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Zhou Yutang's film "The Captain" will be filmed on location at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport.

The main plot of the final installment of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" revolves around the rivalry between the Tomb Raiders and the Mountain Guardians.

The most important story setting is the Wuxia Coffin Mountain in the original novel.

The mountains are high and the waters are narrow; the dragons are without a leader.

The mountain is dotted with caves, hanging coffins are hidden in the crevices of the cliffs, and various bronze and jade artifacts are buried underground.

The final installment of Ba Chang's series is truly amazing.

The breathtaking sights, such as the Golden Swift Bridge, the Hanging Coffin Ladder, and the Nine Deaths Mausoleum Armor, will also appear in the movie.

For special effects blockbusters like these, a lot of the work is usually decided during the preparation stage.

Real footage of the foundation laying ceremony, enhanced with special effects.

Most of the scenes were actually filmed in the studio, which really tested the actors' resolve.

This is how it was done in the previous two films, so it's something I'm quite familiar with.

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"A grand event ignited billions of views! Zhou Dudu's full-link marketing has become a textbook case in the industry!"

"Jiangdong Grand Ceremony ignites Asian fashion, ByteDance's e-commerce platform dominates charts, and its entertainment empire expands!"

"A new king has ascended the throne in the Eastern fashion world! Jiangdong Entertainment has unlocked its full potential, and its dominance across the entire industry chain is beginning to take shape!"

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The following morning, the homepages of major platforms were almost entirely filled with reports of the previous night's fashion gala. Of course, celebrities were also there to ride the wave and make their presence felt.

Netizens were also attracted by this smooth and seamless marketing campaign, and the discussion remained highly active.
Did you buy something after watching the live stream last night?

"My girlfriend snagged a 50% off coupon for Douyin Mall while watching a live stream. This spendthrift woman spent 4800 yuan and still said she made a huge profit."

"Dude, you really hit the jackpot. You could make a fortune reselling them on Xianyu (a second-hand marketplace)."

"If I made a profit, then does that mean Governor Zhou lost money?"

"That's right, if Douyin and Bilibili want to promote e-commerce, they will definitely subsidize the promotions."

"Oh right, Zhou Yutang lost a lot of money, he even became the richest man in the country."

"I have to say, Yu Sheng's new season clothes are really amazing, and I couldn't resist placing three orders."

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Zhou Yutang casually browsed the online comments and found that 7 out of the top 10 trending topics were related to the ceremony.

Big data seems to have even influenced him, pushing out nothing but clips of the grand ceremony.

Yang Mi's mature and sexy style and Sun Yining's runway clips have already garnered millions of likes on Douyin, while Zhang Ruonan's performance remains consistently strong, receiving over three million likes.

The most surprising guest was the currently trending "Sweet Princess," who appeared on stage as a surprise guest last night.

The specially designed dark green traditional Chinese style cheongsam made her look exactly like Si Teng herself descended to earth; the related video on Douyin has received a maximum of 768 million likes to date.

Of course, the segment that garnered the most attention was Ni Ni's group interview with the media.

"This fashion extravaganza is just the beginning."

Still dressed in an elegant white women's suit, Ni Ni remained composed and confident in front of the media's cameras.

"I once asked Mr. Zhou about his original intention in organizing this event, and he said something that I still remember to this day."

Fashion should not be the privilege of a few, nor should it be a collection of luxury goods that are too expensive for ordinary people to afford.

Our initial intention in establishing the Jiangdong Fashion Gala platform was to break down barriers and allow more ordinary people to confidently explore their own style. Each of us should have the right to define fashion.

"Life is a stage to showcase fashion sense, and that's the original intention behind holding the Jiangdong Fashion Gala."

When asked about the e-commerce collaboration, Ni Ni smiled and added, "As for collaborating with Douyin and Bilibili, the two major e-commerce platforms, it's a strategic decision made by the company."

I don't have specific data right now, but based on initial feedback, I want to congratulate both teams in advance on fighting a brilliant battle.

To be honest, Ni Ni, a business tycoon, has a level of exposure that rivals that of celebrities in the entertainment industry.

Prior to this, the Jiangdong Group controlled Thunder in the entertainment industry, but had never made any moves in the e-commerce sector.

It wasn't until this fashion gala became the fulcrum that Jiangdong Group stepped into the cross-border e-commerce arena.

Unexpectedly, it broke the sales record for online fashion events.

Although in terms of overall transaction volume, Douyin Mall and Bilibili Shopping combined are still difficult to compete head-on with traditional giants such as Tmall and JD.com.

However, the explosive power it has shown has attracted the attention of the industry.

Leveraging the massive traffic and buzz generated by the event, both platforms achieved phenomenal sales growth in fashion apparel and Jiangdong Film & Television trendy toys and related youth products.

Its user growth and content conversion efficiency far exceeded industry expectations.

"I must say, Governor Zhou has played a brilliant move; this is just the beginning."

A professional analyst on Zhihu wrote in a column, "Jiangdong holds the key to traffic in the entertainment industry and accurately targets young users. Given time, it may well be able to gain a share of the e-commerce market, or even reshape the industry landscape."

"He's quite the braggart."

Zhou Yutang only glanced at the report compiled by Chen Duling before gently putting it down: "There's nothing much going on before the press conference. Go to South Korea."

"what?"

Chen Duling, who had been listless, was slightly taken aback, but then her eyes lit up: "Boss, wasn't the trip canceled?"

"I won't go. You go to JD for a meeting; there are some things I need to explain."

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"IG sweeps G2 to win the S8 championship, and Chinese esports reaches the top of the world!"

"Incheon Night in Red! IG Crushes G2 Across All Three Lanes, Esports Community Goes into a Frenzy of Celebration!"

"IG staged a remarkable comeback after their group stage defeat, reaching the pinnacle of achievement and stunning the world!"

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Time flies, and October has passed in the blink of an eye.

LPL's strictest prime minister was eliminated early, and it was thought that this would be the most hopeless year for LPL.

Unexpectedly, Meng Huo, whom many people believed in, stepped forward.

A single invasion by the southern barbarians turned the tide and saved the day from collapse.

Overall, the Jiangdong team only failed to win the final World Championship. How can the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) in May not be considered a championship?
As for winning the League of Legends Intercontinental Series Asia Championship in July and the gold medal in the League of Legends event at the Jakarta Asian Games in August, members of the Jiangdong team were involved in both.

With IG's victory, they have achieved a grand slam in Chinese esports!

That night, the screams of the Korean "complete pizza" echoed throughout Incheon Munhak Stadium.

Many fans from China traveled thousands of miles to South Korea to support IG, and the cheers in the stadium almost lifted the roof when IG lifted the trophy.

Of course, the most excited person was not the players and coaches, but also Wang, the club owner from Wanda Group.

"Living up to expectations, they brought this championship trophy back to the LPL. The players' efforts were not in vain, and the club's training team also gave their all."

Special thanks to Governor Zhou. During the final preparation stage, when IG couldn't schedule any scrimmages, Governor Zhou directly had the entire Jiangdong team stay to practice with them.

Thanks to him, I don't have to swim in the Han River anymore. IG is awesome! Grand Marshal is awesome, LPL is awesome!
This is an honor for IG, and a celebration for all LPL viewers.

Wang Jianlin, the founder of Wanda Group, is a well-known figure on the internet. His heartfelt essay quickly rose to the top three trending topics.

When news of IG's successful landing in Incheon spread back to China, it caused a sensation on the internet that night.

Even CCTV gave it ten seconds in its news report, introducing esports and related sports.

Since Zhou Yutang led Jiangdong to rise to prominence, the e-sports industry in China has been exploding at a visible speed.

According to statistics from professional organizations, the number of e-sports users in China exceeded 3.2 million last year.

The overall market size has exceeded 138 billion yuan, creating more than 200 million jobs in related industries.

Moreover, it is growing rapidly at a rate of over 25% per year.

"A scale of tens of billions, that's terrifying. I wonder how many people this industry supports."

"Could it be that Wang Jianlin of Wanda is really a genius? He has said before that he wants to integrate the Chinese e-sports circle. Maybe he is playing a big game."

"I also want to go to the moon. In fact, Governor Zhou is the real driving force behind the standardization of the Chinese e-sports market."

"The Grand Commander's vision is truly remarkable. Even though his own team was eliminated, he still helped IG prepare for the next round."

"IG fans thank the Grand Marshal for his contributions; you deserve half the credit."

"Hilarious! Zhou Yutang has some kind of '100% participation group talent' about her, does she even think she can get attention with this?"

Netizens have started celebrating the Lunar New Year early, and Chen Duling, who just returned from a week-long business trip to South Korea, is also in a great mood.

"Boss, you haven't seen it, but the photo of Xiao Wang eating a hot dog during the finals has gone viral."

Chen Duling was overly lively, chattering incessantly.

From the stage performances in the finals to the team performances, they didn't forget to tease Wang Xiaowang of Wanda.

"She has quite a big mouth."

Zhou Yutang hasn't been paying much attention to outside news these past two days.

I took the phone with the pink rabbit phone case and glanced at it.

I couldn't help but smile.

I don't know which genius found the angle to take this picture.

Right there at the finals, Wang Jianlin, wearing a military green down jacket, looked up, opened his mouth wide, and with his entire face contorted, devoured a hot dog.
(End of this chapter)