Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 266 Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
The lights were still on in the president's office of Tangren Media, even though it was past 10 p.m.

Cai Yi-nong, sitting behind his desk, was on the phone, his face beaming with joy: "Okay, okay, Director Zhou, don't worry, we will definitely follow up with the publicity."

As soon as the call ended, Hu Ge on the other end couldn't wait to ask, "Sister K, how were the ratings for the premiere of 'Chinese Paladin 3'?"

Cai Yinong gripped his phone tightly, a bright smile spreading across his face: "The premiere achieved an average viewership rating of 2.07%, ranking first among dramas in the same time slot."

Hu Ge suddenly stood up, waving her hands excitedly: "The premiere broke 2%, great! With this rating, 'Chinese Paladin 3' is going to be a huge hit!"

Seeing Cai Yi Nong's almost manic excitement, Cai Yi Nong sighed. Since the car accident, he desperately needed a blockbuster drama to regain his former glory.

After venting for a while, Hu Ge calmed down, sat down again, and regained her composure: "Sister K, although we've made a good start, we can't let our guard down. We can't relax our efforts in publicity."

"You don't need to tell me! I've already arranged for online trolls and your fans to give 'Chinese Paladin 3' positive reviews. Once the word-of-mouth spreads a bit more, I'll gradually release some behind-the-scenes footage."

Seeing that Sister K had made thorough arrangements, Hu Ge nodded with relief. Now that "Chinese Paladin 3" had such a bright start, he no longer had to bear the enormous pressure and could finally get a good night's sleep.

"Sister K, I'll head back now. You should also get some rest early."

Cai Yi-nong waved his hand, signaling him to leave first: "I'll instruct the PR team to release a few press releases and then I'll go home."

When Tangren's top male star relaxed and left the company, Liu Shishi's fan group was buzzing with excitement.

Have you all watched "Chinese Paladin 3"?

"I watched it, it was quite interesting, but in which episode does the older sister appear?"

"It will be a few more days."

At this moment, the group administrator popped up and posted a message: "Sisters, I just reached an agreement with Hu Ge's fans."

"Let's promote Brother Yi a lot these next few days. When Shishi appears, Brother Yi's fans will also help promote her. It's a win-win situation."

"Okay!" "Received!" Fans in the group responded enthusiastically.

"Actually, I sometimes ship the older sister and the first brother. You can tell from the usual interactions that Hu Ge takes good care of Shi Shi. Maybe he really has feelings for the older sister."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm really looking forward to the poetry couple too. I wonder what kind of interaction the two will have in 'Chinese Paladin 3'."

"Don't talk nonsense! My sister has a boyfriend, so stop making up couples like that. Shishi will be unhappy if she finds out."

The moment this message was posted, the group chat exploded with activity, and fans started asking questions one after another.

"Little Swallow, where did you get this news? Shishi has a boyfriend?"

"I don't believe it. Little Swallow, stop spreading rumors. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kick you out of the group."

A fan with the ID "Little Swallow" was clearly unconvinced and immediately argued, "I'm not making this up! I have reliable sources, you can ask the group admin if you don't believe me."

"@Yuanyuan, Sister Yuanyuan, is what Xiaoyanzi said true?"

"@Yuanyuan, group admin, please say something!"

Immediately, a flood of inquiries came from fans, who tagged the group admin, hoping she would provide reliable information.

After much anticipation, just as everyone was growing impatient, the group leader of the big fan group, who was also the assistant to the top female star, finally arrived late.

"Hi everyone, I just asked Shishi, and she agreed to tell you! Shishi does have a boyfriend."

The group chat fell silent instantly, as if the fans were still processing this shocking news and didn't know what to do.

After a long pause, a fan, seemingly mustering her courage, finally asked, "Who is the man? Which celebrity is he?"

Yuanyuan quickly replied: "The man is not in the entertainment industry, and Shishi loves him very much."

"Outsider here! Does the group admin have any photos? Let's see what the guy looks like!"

"Yes, we don't care whether he's in the industry or not. Let us see if the guy is handsome or not, and let us give Shishi our opinion."

Yuanyuan patiently explained: "The man is very handsome, super handsome. Please trust Shishi's judgment."

However, I can't post the photos yet. Shishi will introduce her brother-in-law to everyone when the time is right. I'm logging off now; everyone should get some rest too.

Although the group owner, Jiang Yuanyuan, went offline, the group was even more lively than before, with fans discussing it all at once, and various messages and speculations constantly circulating.

"How annoying! The group admin is so rude. He only told half the story and then revealed the man's identity."

"Shishi must have her reasons. Since the man is not in the entertainment industry, she must want to protect him from media harassment."

"@Little Swallow, do you know something inside?" A fan immediately asked Little Swallow, who had first revealed the news, as if something had occurred to her.

Little Swallow: "I know a little bit, all I can tell you is that my brother-in-law is super handsome!"

"Riddlers are so annoying, I'm so mad."

"How handsome is he? How does he compare to Hu Ge, the top male star?"

Everyone's curiosity was piqued, and they bombarded Xiao Yanzi with questions.

Xiao Yanzi was a little overwhelmed: "Anyway, I think my brother-in-law is a bit more handsome than Hu Ge. Please don't pressure me. I promised others that I wouldn't reveal this. Only Shishi herself can tell everyone such an important matter. I'm logging off now, bye-bye."

With the celebrity gone offline, the fans lost interest and their curiosity about the man faded, so they began to take their idol's dating life more seriously.

Fans had mixed feelings, including surprise, reluctance, and doubt. However, most of them still offered their support and blessings, but were a little worried that Liu Shishi was dating so early and that she might be hurt by the man.

"Well, for now, we can only take it one step at a time!"

"Sisters, let's all get moving! We can always find some clues and find out who that man is!"

The premiere of "Chinese Paladin 3" garnered a 2.07% viewership rating, which continued to climb in the following days, and topics related to the show frequently trended on social media.

1. No Legend of Sword and Fairy without the pigeon.

2. Yang Mi and Tang Xuejian

. . .

8. Products made by Tangren are guaranteed to be of high quality.

For a time, "Chinese Paladin 3" became the hottest TV series of the summer, and major media outlets exclaimed that the "Chinese Paladin" storm that swept across the mainland back then was back.

On the 22nd, the fifth day of the broadcast of "Chinese Paladin 3", Liu Shishi, who plays Long Kui, finally made her appearance amidst the eager anticipation of many fans.

In the night at the City God Temple, Long Kui, dressed in a flowing blue dress with wide sleeves, made her debut and amazed everyone.

That gentle and serene demeanor was like a clear spring, washing away everyone's fatigue and noise.

Countless viewers were captivated by the beauty and charisma of Tangren's leading lady, and a strong emotion welled up in their hearts.

From that moment on, Long Kui became the white moonlight in the hearts of countless fans. Her image is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience and can never be erased no matter how time flows.

When Song Ci returned to her home in Jingyuan that evening, she found her childhood sweetheart curled up on the sofa, holding a phone and grinning foolishly. "What are you looking at? Why are you so happy?"

Hearing her fiancé's voice, Liu Shishi belatedly realized that Song Ci had already returned home. She looked up and saw that Song Ci was running happily to his side, barefoot.

"You're back, darling."

Miss Liu playfully wrinkled her delicate nose and sniffed hard: "You've been drinking again?"

As Song Ci took off her suit jacket and handed it to the housekeeper, Sister Li, she said with a gentle smile, "Just a couple of drinks. Mr. Lei and his friends are so kind, it's really hard to refuse."

"Mr. Lei, you're really something, dragging you out for drinks again. I'll talk to Sister Tong about it another day."

"Today is different from usual. His company is basically ready and will open soon. This dinner is a meeting between the shareholders."

Liu Shishi pulled Song Ci to sit down on the sofa: "Is President Lei's mobile phone company finally going to open?"

"Yes, Xiaomi phones have reached agreements with all suppliers, and Xiaomi smartphones will be launched next year."

"Xiaomi? Such an ordinary name."

Song Ci explained with a smile: "Lei was inspired by a Buddhist poem, 'Buddha sees a grain of rice as large as Mount Sumeru,' which means that great energy is contained in small things. So he chose Xiaomi, a very down-to-earth name, and the shareholders all thought it was pretty good."

"It's really down-to-earth, and it's the kind of name that someone as easygoing as Mr. Lei would come up with."

Song Ci leaned comfortably against the soft sofa: "When I first came back, I saw you grinning like an idiot. Was something good happening?"

When this was mentioned, Liu Shishi looked excited and said happily, "I'm trending on social media, and half of the top ten trending topics are about me."

With the recent popularity of "Chinese Paladin 3", Hu Ge, Yang Mi and others have frequently appeared on Weibo's trending topics, which makes her extremely envious. Today, Long Kui appeared, and a small trending topic was just a piece of cake for her.

After saying that, she picked up her phone, snuggled into her fiancé's arms, and tilted the screen slightly to his side as they browsed Weibo topics together.

Song Ci squinted at her phone screen, looking at the screen full of trending topics about Long Kui, and couldn't help but nod in approval. Miss Liu's popularity was about to soar.

1. Liu Shishi Longkui

2. Red sunflowers and blue sunflowers

3. The wide-sleeved fairy dress is so beautiful.

. . .

Ms. Liu beamed with joy: "Yiyi, there's more good news! Just now, my Weibo followers surpassed 1000 million!"

Song Ci was filled with emotion: "The role of Long Kui is very suitable for you. Your gentle and aloof temperament is highly consistent with the role, which is why I strongly recommended you to play Long Kui."

Such opportunities for actors and roles to mutually enhance each other are rare and precious. Longkui will undoubtedly be one of the most representative roles in your career.

Liu Shishi tilted her head back, kissed Mr. Song, and while swiping the screen with her slender fingers, she spoke eloquently:
"Yi-yi, you have excellent taste. Look, netizens are all praising me! After Longkui, there is no more Sword Spirit; after Shishi, there is no more Longkui. How well said."

Seeing this, Song Ci was genuinely happy for his fiancée. He remembered that in his previous life, Long Kui was considered the character with the "longest tail effect" in "Chinese Paladin 3", even surpassing Jing Tian and Xue Jian, whose popularity crushed other characters, becoming an irreplaceable classic image in the hearts of the audience.

Long Kui has now gone from being the third female lead to the second female lead, with her role and screen time significantly increased. Coupled with being a top star at Tangren Media, she is sure to be even more unforgettable and reap even greater benefits.

"This 'Chinese Paladin 3' will make many netizens wear a filter for you, Yang Mi, and Tang Yan for a lifetime."

"Mr. Song, do you also have a soft spot for me?" Miss Liu exhaled a fragrant breath, her big eyes gazing affectionately at her fiancé.

Song Ci was taken aback, recalling Liu's pure and innocent appearance without makeup, and then smiled:

"We met when your eyebrows weren't drawn properly, your foundation wasn't applied evenly, and you were all bare-faced. There were no filters involved then. But if you experienced the flowing sleeves of the fairy dress firsthand, maybe there would be."

Liu Shishi smiled charmingly, her features exquisite, and spoke softly with a hint of coquettishness: "You stinky man, I know what you're thinking. I've prepared both the red and blue sets."

Upon hearing this, Song Ci immediately perked up: "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will go take a bath and come to serve you in a while."

As the plot of "Chinese Paladin 3" continues to unfold and its popularity continues to rise, Cai Yinong, who is well-versed in the art of hype, has released some behind-the-scenes footage at the right time, adding fuel to the fire.

"This is a bar!!! Tang Yan is hilarious."

"Pfft! I can't laugh anymore. The divine artifact Earth Spirit Orb is actually a potato. I really feel sorry for the main actors."

"Help! Now I finally understand why Shishi's nickname is Liu Haha, her laughter is just too addictive!"

"Yang Mi's acting was perfect, and her movements were a one-to-one recreation of the game's animations."

Throughout July, the hottest topic in the film and television industry was undoubtedly "Chinese Paladin 3". Ancient romance dramas can make people famous, let alone a high-quality fantasy drama produced by Tangren Media.

Hu Ge, Yang Mi, and Liu Shishi are all quite popular and have benefited the most from the success. Their Weibo followers have all exceeded 10 million, their commercial value has soared, and they have each received another endorsement, making their careers incredibly successful.

Although Yuan Hong, Chen Xiao, and Tang Yan were slightly inferior, their images as the Demon Lord, the White-Clad Sword Immortal, and Zi Xuan were equally deeply rooted in people's hearts, and their number of Weibo followers also increased dramatically.

It can be said that the game "Chinese Paladin 3" made a group of people famous.

Time flies, and it's already the end of July.

At the Hengdian World Studios, Yang Mi returned to the rest area after dealing with a wave of fans who called her "Xuejian". She was still a little shaken, as the fans' enthusiasm was overwhelming.

Seeing that Yang Mi's forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat, Feng Shaofeng quickly offered his help: "Mi Mi, it's too hot, have some water."

Yang Mi smiled sweetly and took the bottled water handed to her: "Thank you, Teacher Feng."

Seeing that the other party did not refuse his kindness, Feng Shaofeng was secretly pleased and his smile deepened: "Mimi, you are too formal. Just call me Shaofeng."

Yang Mi nodded gently. She knew exactly what Feng Shaofeng was thinking, but she was confident she could handle it.

At this moment, screenwriter Yu Zheng came to the rest area: "Mimi, have you dealt with the fans?"

"Don't worry, Teacher Yu, we've taken care of it. It won't cause any trouble for the production team."

Yu Zheng waved his hand and said with a kind smile, "You misunderstood. What I meant was that it's rare for fans to come and see you, so you have to treat them well and not disappoint them."

Yang Mi is currently very popular, with fans coming to visit the set one after another. He's hoping more people will come, which will also boost the popularity of the "Beauty's Rival in Palace" production team.

After a few words of small talk, Yu Zhengdao revealed his purpose: "Mimi, I heard that your contract with Rong Xinda is about to expire. Are you interested in coming to my studio? We can discuss the profit sharing ratio and the studio shares."

He had noticed Yang Mi's popularity over the past few days and wanted to invite her to join his studio, but he felt that his small studio was not as attractive as a large film and television company. So he made a big bet right away and offered extremely generous terms.

Yang Mi was secretly shocked upon hearing this. She hadn't expected Yu Zheng to be so generous. Although she was tempted by the conditions he offered, she had no choice.

"Teacher Yu, thank you for your high regard, but I have already promised Tengda Culture, so I can only disappoint you."

Looking at Yang Mi's apologetic face, Yu Zheng felt a little regretful. Sure enough, a popular young actress like Yang Mi is a hot commodity for any film and television company.

He wouldn't dare compete with Tengda Culture for talent; even if Yang Mi were willing to come to his studio now, he wouldn't dare accept her.

(End of this chapter)