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Chapter 1404 We share a past, each has a future, see you at Jiaxing!

Yang Mi: "We share the past, and each has our own future. See you at Jiaxing."

These simple 12 characters completely ignited a trending topic across the entire internet on May 8th!

As is well known, Yang Mi's connection with Jaywalk Studio began many years ago.

At that time, she first invested with her agent Zeng Jia to establish Yang Mi Studio of Jiaxing Media, which was the predecessor of Jiaxing Media.

At that time, Yang Mi became a sensation with "Palace," and her popularity was at its peak. She was the core and star of her studio.

Driven by her aspirations for a new career in acting, she embarked on a formal collaboration with Jaywalk Studio after her contract with China Film Group expired.

Initially, the cooperation between the two parties was seamless and mutually beneficial.

Especially between 2015 and 2017, when Jiaxing secured a 3 million yuan investment from Shanghai Media Group Pictures, it signed a performance-based agreement stipulating that the cumulative net profit over three years should reach 3.1 million yuan, otherwise it would have to repurchase shares at a high price.

Under immense pressure, Yang Mi transformed into a "workaholic," filming 13 dramas in three years.

This action not only helped Jiaxing exceed its performance target, but also propelled the company into a new round of financing.

In just three years, Jiaxing's valuation soared from 25 million to 5 billion, and Yang Mi also secured her position as a top-tier female celebrity.

During that peak period, Jaywalk Studio leveraged Yang Mi's popularity to vigorously promote the "using dramas to promote new talents" model.

In the works she starred in, many newcomers from Jaywalk Studio were often included, such as Gao Weiguang and Zhang Binbin, who all made their mark during this period.

This bundled model has been jokingly referred to by outsiders as the "Jaywalk Gift Package".

Yang Mi not only mentors newcomers in her work, but also often uses her own acting roles to secure investment opportunities for Jaywalk Studio in film and television dramas, dedicating herself to the company's development.

However, as time went on, the contradictions gradually became apparent.

Jaywalk Studio relies too heavily on Yang Mi's popularity, but the quality of its self-produced content is inconsistent, which seriously damages its public image.

At the same time, Yang Mi longed to transform herself and become a powerful actress, but Jiaxing Entertainment, for profit reasons, continued to arrange for her to film a large number of period dramas, thus limiting her development.

This action sparked strong dissatisfaction among fans!
In addition, the failed A-share listing and the involvement in the "100 million yuan debt" scandal caused the relationship between the two parties to quickly drop to a freezing point.

Many fans are calling for Yang Mi to "escape Jaywalk Studio".

Now, with her Weibo update, her fans have finally gotten their wish!
Now that things have come to this, Jaywalk Media naturally cannot pretend to be indifferent, and has no choice but to respond publicly: "We have weathered storms and grown together for more than a decade, and we are grateful for your support."

The interaction between the two parties once again sparked a trending topic, with the number of views soaring to 8 million!
Many investors in the industry are quite emotional, after all, Yang Mi has been the core and brand of Jiaxing for many years, and the two sides have created many brilliant achievements together.

No one expected that the once closely intertwined partnership would eventually end in separation.

……

"Ahhh! Congratulations, Mimi! You've finally escaped Jaywalk Studio! You'll never have to be stuffed with 'gift packages' again, and you can finally focus on your career!"

"Let's go back to the past together and go our separate ways to the future. That's such a dignified way to put it. Who doesn't know how much Jaywalk has exploited you over the years? It's good that you're free now. From now on, you'll only accept good scripts."

"You should have left long ago. Look at the terrible dramas Jiaxing has given you; it's a complete waste of your life."

"From 'Palace' to now, watching you start from Jaywalk Studio and then leave, although I'm reluctant to see you go, I'm mostly happy. Now that you're not burdened by the company, go for it, sister!"

"Finally, the day of contract termination has come! Mimi deserves better. Without you, let's see how Jiaxing can still bounce around!"

The fans' cheers and jubilation could be felt even through the screen.

Zeng Jia sat in her office, her fingertips tracing over the glaring comments, her face so dark it seemed to drip water, her mood filled with barely concealed frustration and suffocation.

With Yang Mi gone, Jiaxing Media felt like its backbone had been removed.

Those celebrities who rose to fame by being labeled as "Yang Mi's junior sister/junior brother" have always had superficial popularity.

Without her to carry the production, the investors immediately relaxed their stance, and news of several projects in preparation being postponed came.

She knew all too well that public opinion of Jaywalk would inevitably plummet.

Financing, resources, artist management... a single move can have far-reaching consequences!

How do we clean up this mess?

"Heh, if you don't let the company have an easy time, you won't have an easy time either," Zeng Jia muttered under her breath, a ruthless glint in her eyes.

Back then, she accompanied Yang Mi from a newcomer to a top star, weathered the hardships of the performance-based agreement together, and also enjoyed the glory of soaring valuations.

But now, Yang Mi leaves without a second thought, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Deep love, deep hatred!
Since that's the case, then none of us should have an easy time!
Zeng Jia picked up the internal phone and dialed the public relations department's number directly: "Find out all the things we prepared before, and get ready. Since she wants to leave so easily, we need to let her know that leaving Jiaxing is not so easy."

The person on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then replied, "Understood."

Zeng Jia hung up the phone, her eyes fierce!
Having collaborated for many years, she possesses enough damaging information about Yang Mi to cause the other party considerable trouble.

From his early, unfamous remarks to rumors of "acting like a diva" during filming, and even some unsubstantiated speculations about his private life...

I held back all those feelings for them before, but now it's time to put them to good use.

Since this breakup was destined to be irreversible, let's just make a scene...

"Jingle Bell!"

The phone rang suddenly, interrupting Zeng Jia's thoughts.

She answered the phone with a frown, and suddenly the anxious voice of the public relations manager came from the other end: "Chairman Zeng, check the internet! Yang Mi has partnered with Feiyue Films!"

"what?!"

Zeng Jia was startled and couldn't hide her surprise. She hurriedly turned on the computer.

The moment the webpage loaded, her face turned ashen.

At first glance, one can see that Feiyue Film & Television's official Weibo account has posted a new announcement:

"The anti-fraud film 'All or Nothing,' directed by Shen Ao, has officially finalized its cast, starring Wang Jinsong, Yang Mi, and Zhu Yilong. The film focuses on the real experiences of victims of telecom fraud and is expected to begin filming in a week..."

Feiyue Films issues more than a dozen of these fixed-angle announcements every year, which is a very common practice.

But today's post was like a bomb thrown into the public sphere!
Yang Mi just terminated her contract with Jaywalk Studio, and then immediately secured a new film with Flying Leap Pictures. The timing was so perfect that anyone could see the deeper meaning behind it.

"My God! Mimi has directly latched onto a powerful figure? There's no need to elaborate on how strong Feiyue Film and Television's resources are!"

"The premise of 'All or Nothing' is good, and with Wang Jinsong and Zhu Yilong in the cast, this lineup is sure to be a hit!"

"So the previous rumors about 'downgrading resources after contract termination' were false? That's setting the bar too high!"

The comments section below the announcement was filled with cheers from fans and exclamations of surprise from passersby.

Looking at the glaring words, Zeng Jia felt a surge of anger and couldn't help but slam her fist heavily on the table! The phone call hadn't ended yet, and the public relations manager cautiously asked on the other end, "Chairwoman Zeng, should we continue sending out those... the ones we prepared before?"

Zeng Jia gritted her teeth, practically squeezing out the words: "Don't send it yet!"

After hanging up the phone, she muttered to herself into the empty office, "Yang Mi, you've really found a good backer!"

She was just planning to use negative information to sabotage the other party's path, but now it seems that this move is no longer viable.

Given the size of Feiyue Pictures, even at its peak, let alone with Jiaxing Media's current precarious situation, they wouldn't dare to touch it.

Before figuring out whether Yang Mi's collaboration with Feiyue Films was a "one-off" or a "deeply intertwined" partnership, she would never dare to make any rash moves.

She already has to think twice about dealing with Yang Mi alone; if she adds Feiyue Pictures, a major player, Jiaxing will only die even faster!
……

At this moment, in Yang Mi's studio.

The sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows shone onto the table, making the congratulatory comments on the phone screen stand out even more.

Seeing the calm and peaceful atmosphere online, without the expected smears and doubts, Yang Mi smiled with relief.

That was definitely the right move!
She knew perfectly well that the reason she was able to sit so comfortably was ultimately because she was using the name of Feiyue Film and Television.

It's like a fox borrowing the tiger's power, using the other party's reputation to intimidate others.

But these benefits are real and tangible!

After the termination notice was issued, Jiaxing did not dare to have any ulterior motives, and investors in the industry looked at her with more caution. No one dared to treat her as a "traffic vase" that could be manipulated at will.

It's no exaggeration to say that as long as "All In" isn't finished filming, she can use this opportunity to continue "bluffing" and buy time for her studio to catch its breath and make plans.

The new agent next to her flipped through the cooperation agreement in her hand and asked curiously, "Mimi, I just received news that several high-end luxury brands and popular daily necessities brands, knowing that you have started your own studio, have come to talk about endorsements. The terms they offered are quite good. Do you want to screen them first?"

“No.” Yang Mi interrupted decisively, her tone resolute. “The most important thing right now is to finish filming ‘All or Nothing.’ Everything else can wait.”

The agent paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and nodded, saying, "I understand."

Yang Mi put down her coffee cup and lightly traced the movie title "All or Nothing" on the script in front of her with her fingertips.

She knew better than anyone that this "momentum" had not come easily.

The fact that Shen Ao owed her a favor was just the beginning, but it would be foolish to squander that favor.

On the contrary, she has to put in her best effort to play the role well and let Feiyue Film and Television see her value!
Only in this way will the other party be willing to "turn a blind eye" and tacitly allow her to take advantage of the situation.

At the same time, if this drama is successful, it might actually open the door to a long-term cooperation with Feiyue Film & Television.

"It's time to say goodbye to those days of working tirelessly, juggling four or five films a year, and working non-stop," she said softly to herself, a hint of determination in her eyes.

Rather than relying on quantity to build a presence, it's better to establish a firm foothold based on quality.

The role of Liang Anna is a key step in her transformation and an opportunity for her to shed her past labels.

After independence, the real battle will officially begin!

……

Before we knew it, it was September 17th.

On this day, the winds of change in the film market and the entertainment industry shifted dramatically once again.

The Hollywood import "Fast & Furious 10" premiered in Chinese theaters on the same day.

Thanks to the accumulation of the series' IP over the years and the hardcore scenes of street racing and explosive chases, the film's screening rate reached 35% on its first day, and its box office easily exceeded 100 million yuan, once again setting off a "Fast & Furious craze".

Inside the theater, the roar of engines mingled with the gasps of the audience. Many movie fans came to watch the film wearing T-shirts with the series logo, their momentum directly targeting "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3".

In contrast, "The Road to Nowhere" and "King of the Skies" showed a clear decline under the impact of two Hollywood blockbusters.

Almost simultaneously, Feiyue Films' official Weibo account posted another message: "The anti-fraud film 'All In' officially started filming today. Director Shen Ao, along with lead actors Yang Mi, Zhu Yilong, Wang Jinsong, and other main cast members, appeared at the opening ceremony."

The film will focus on the telecom fraud industry chain, revealing the true stories behind the victims.

In the accompanying photo, Yang Mi is wearing a simple white T-shirt and has her hair in a ponytail. Her eyes show a stubbornness unique to her character, which is quite different from her previous glamorous image.

In the comments section, fans left messages saying, "Looking forward to Liang Anna."

However, the popularity of these works was quickly overshadowed by another explosive news story.

Xiaoguo Culture has suddenly been embroiled in an incident involving inappropriate remarks by its actors!
That afternoon, some netizens revealed that House, an actor under Xiaoguo Culture, used an inappropriate metaphor that was suspected of insulting soldiers during a stand-up comedy performance.

The footage spread rapidly on social media, causing a huge uproar!

Within two hours, the cultural and tourism authorities in Beijing and Shanghai reacted swiftly, issuing notices one after another, imposing an administrative penalty of 1335 million yuan on Xiaoguo Culture, ordering it to immediately rectify the situation, and suspending all of its performances in Beijing and Shanghai.

Following this, theaters in many locations announced the suspension of all performances by actors under Xiaoguo Culture.

At the same time, major video platforms also began to urgently remove the actor's related content, and some of Xiaoguo Culture's past programs were also reviewed again.

Netizens expressed their anger and condemnation:
"Stand-up comedy can be humorous, but it can't be without limits!"

"Insulting martyrs and the army must be severely punished!"

"These stand-up comedians nowadays are all going too far. I don't know how they became popular."

For a time, the entire entertainment industry was shrouded in this serious atmosphere.

Film and television companies are conducting self-examinations of the words and deeds of their artists, variety show teams are urgently adjusting their scripts, and even the press releases for the start of filming of "All In" have become much more low-key.

A few days later, the entire internet was flooded with news about "AI Stefanie Sun".

On Bilibili, a cover video of Stefanie Sun, synthesized by artificial intelligence, garnered millions of views.

That signature voice and unique pronunciation were so realistic that many fans mistook it for an "unreleased, obscure song"!
Following closely behind, virtual singers such as "AI Jay Chou" and "AI Cyndi Wang" appeared one after another, covering songs of various styles.

Someone even used AI to create a video of the "Four Heavenly Kings singing together"!

The question of whether AI can replace real singers quickly became a trending topic.

Some people went even further, speculating in the comments section: "Since AI can sing, could it be used in movie making? For example, could AI generate ultra-realistic sci-fi scenes, or even resurrect deceased actors? Who knows, it might even create a groundbreaking sci-fi film!"

This idea immediately sparked numerous discussions.

Some people are looking forward to technological breakthroughs, while others are worried that AI might cause films to lose their humanistic warmth.

Just as the heated discussion about AI and the film and entertainment industry was intensifying, the Film Bureau released the latest batch of script filing announcements.

Among the long list, the words "The Three-Body Problem" stand out!

(End of this chapter)