This top guy is crazy!

“Indeed,” Qi Zhiyuan said. “From a public relations perspective, the company’s move was very precise. Releasing the unedited audition footage proactively is more powerful than any statement.”

Secondly, Sister Wenlian's performance was truly exemplary; no one could criticize it, not even find fault with it.

Qi Zhiyuan's family owns an entertainment company.

It's a pity that his family's entertainment company is a one-star company, which means that the kind of agency that relies heavily on a single artist to support the company's revenue and lacks the ability to create stars in batches.

It's nothing compared to something as colossal as mythology.

However, Qi Zhiyuan still prefers to look at problems from a higher perspective.

After all, he's going to inherit the family business in the future.

He continued:
"And most importantly, the timing was perfect. The audition footage was released just when the rumors of 'pre-selection' and 'being a runner-up' had reached their peak. This not only shattered all the rumors but also generated huge buzz. It was a win-win situation with extremely low cost and explosive results. Director Cheng's public relations skills and ability to manipulate topics are too strong! He's simply in a class of his own in the Chinese entertainment industry!"

At this point, Qi Zhiyuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

He can't learn Director Cheng's talent and good looks, but he can learn his marketing techniques!
If he masters this trick, even if the company doesn't produce any good projects after he inherits the family business, he can probably establish himself in the Chinese entertainment industry and even live a good life just by relying on this marketing method!

"The most important thing is that Sister Wen Lian acted well," Lu Ming said seriously. "Otherwise, even the best marketing is just a castle in the air."

“That’s right,” Wang Ke agreed. “Releasing an audition clip can get several trending topics. Sister Wen Lian is incredibly powerful! Those sour grapes and haters who were jumping around before, their faces are probably swollen like pig heads now. It’s so satisfying to think about!”

Qi Zhiyuan listened to the two men's words and agreed that strength was the foundation, but he felt that it also depended on the individual.

For figures like Wen Lian and Yan Gou'er, strength is indeed the foundation. As long as their strength remains, the empire will not fall.

But the harsh reality of this circle is that below the top of the pyramid lies a vast "majority".

For most third- or fourth-tier artists, resources and marketing are often more important than their actual talent.

To be honest, most artists' abilities are just so-so; their ceiling is limited. You can't exactly go to Cannes and win Best Actress or Best Actor, can you?
If her acting skills, singing ability, and variety show presence are up to par, then she's already doing quite well.

When everyone's skill level isn't too far apart, whoever gets better resources and whose marketing team is more effective is more likely to "stand out".

However, he did not say these words aloud.

Since Wang Ke and Lu Ming are members of Myth, they naturally don't need to worry about these things; the company will take care of everything for them. This is something he needs to consider.

It has been almost a year since the finale of "iPartment 5," in which the three of them starred.

The final season of this national comedy did indeed bring them immense popularity and attention, briefly making their names shine.

But the waves in the entertainment industry change too fast!
That wave of popularity quickly passed, and more and more fresh, young faces emerged from talent shows, web dramas, and short video platforms like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Take the recently popular "The Legend of the White Snake" as an example. The popularity and discussion surrounding these newcomers are several times higher than when they were at their peak in "iPartment 5"! They are receiving so many invitations for endorsements, variety shows, and appearances.

Moreover, this is a mythological drama.

On the other hand, Lu Ming is doing alright. Thanks to the goodwill he gained from "iPartment 5" and relatively positive exposure, he is still managing to maintain a certain level of presence and discussion.

Wang Ke and Qi Zhiyuan have essentially lost their popularity. When their names are mentioned, most netizens react with confusion: "Who?", or even need to see their faces to barely recognize them: "Oh, they're the ones who acted in 'iPartment 5'." Their commercial value has plummeted.

You might only remember them after seeing their faces, "Oh, they're the same actors from 'iPartment 5'."

Therefore, all three of them had high expectations for "Broken Things Elite".

"Alright~", Lu Ming stood up and said, "I've rested enough, I need to go prepare the lines for the next scene."

Wang Ke immediately put away her phone: "Yes, yes, I'll go check my lyrics too!"

Qi Zhiyuan thought to himself:

I need to learn marketing techniques... but this drama right now is my biggest 'resource' and 'opportunity'!

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Inside the room, Cheng Cheng and Wen Lian had just finished a qualifying match and were taking a break during halftime.

Wen Lian's smooth shoulders and back were exposed to the cool air, her curves exquisite, as beautiful as a meticulously painted classical oil painting. Her fullness exuded sensuality, and strangely, a touch of innocence was mixed into her sensuality, enough to make any man's blood boil.

Her expression held a languid, satisfied quality as she asked:

"Isn't releasing the audition footage a bit too high-profile?"

Cheng Cheng leaned against the headboard, his well-defined jawline standing out clearly in the dim light.

He said, seemingly unconcerned:
"What's so high-profile about this? You should really show it when you audition, so people don't think we're involved in any underhanded dealings. I hate underhanded dealings more than anything. This corrupt atmosphere in the Chinese entertainment industry is tainted by these incompetent, dirty, and despicable parasites!"

Cheng Cheng looked like he found the unspoken rules of the industry utterly despicable.

Wen Lian gently poked Cheng Cheng's waist, a teasing smile playing on her lips:

"So does that mean we didn't engage in any underhanded dealings?"

Cheng Cheng seemed to have suffered a great insult and became agitated:

"How can this be considered an unspoken rule?"

First of all, you got the role by outshining everyone else with your own abilities, and it has absolutely nothing to do with whether I slept with you or not.

Secondly, me sleeping with you and you getting the role are two completely separate things!

Just because I slept with you and you happened to get the role through your own merit, and these two things just happened to coincide in time, does that mean it was a case of unspoken rules? Is there any fairness left in this world? This logic is utterly absurd!
"If you're talented, you'll get the role even without me sleeping with you. Conversely, if you're not talented, you won't get the role even if I sleep with you."

Wen Lian was amused by his appearance, her shoulders swaying slightly, causing her alluring curves to rise and fall. She propped herself up, leaned closer to him, and said with a hint of mischief:
"But, dear President Cheng, other people don't know. If they knew we had this relationship, and that I got the role, they'd definitely think I got it through underhanded means."

Cheng Cheng said, "I don't care what others think. Sleeping with you and getting the role through your own abilities—it's not like I can only choose one! I want both! Why can't I?" (End of Chapter)