Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 414 Champion Fans
"Liu Shishi appears at the London Olympics!"

The top trending topic on Weibo in August attracted a huge amount of attention.

Reporters and tourists traveling to London to watch the Olympics noticed that this top female celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry frequently visited swimming, diving, fencing, and other competition venues, cheering on the Olympic athletes.

As a top-tier global IP, the Olympic Games receive far more exposure than everyday entertainment.

Liu Shishi's actions inspired some celebrities.

It seems that by associating with "sportsmanship" and "patriotism," the entertainment industry and major sporting events can collide and compete for traffic and win over the general public through the London Olympics.

For female celebrities seeking overseas development, the Olympics is a fast track to the global stage; if managed properly, it can be a springboard to enhance their international influence.

As a result, many celebrities flew to London overnight to capitalize on the "golden mine of traffic" that is the Olympics, treating this grand sporting event as a new marketing battleground.

On the afternoon of August 2nd local time, the men's singles table tennis final of this Olympic Games will begin at the ExCEL Arena in London.

The stage lights shone like a galaxy, and the audience was bustling with people, with cheers and shouts rising and falling.

In the front row of VIP seats, Liu Shishi wore a moon-white, modern Chinese-style short-sleeved shirt with an adorable giant panda embroidered on the lapel. Her black hair was styled in an updo and adorned with a red and gold hairpin. Her features were delicate and beautiful.

Beside her, Jing Tian wore a gray-blue suspender dress. The dress was simple and neat, and the white ruffles at the neckline added a touch of sweetness and playfulness. Her long hair fell naturally, making her look fresh, delicate, and full of summer youthful vitality.

The two female celebrities were dazzling and attracted the attention of many media outlets, especially domestic reporters who frequently pointed their cameras at them.

Jing Tian turned to the side and whispered to Sister Yi, "Senior Sister, Chairman Song isn't with you?"

While busy taking photos with her phone, Liu Shishi responded, "We came on the day of the opening ceremony. He watched a few games and went back to China the day before yesterday. My family and I will go back a few days later."

Originally, because both players in this men's singles table tennis final were from China, and the gold medal match was essentially an all-Chinese affair, she hadn't planned to watch the game. Instead, she planned to go shopping in London with her mother, mother-in-law, and younger cousin.

But he couldn't resist Jing Tian's persistent pleas, so he had no choice but to accompany her to the stadium to watch the game.

"Tian Tian, ​​have you taken on any acting roles recently?"

"Yes. We're about to start filming the movie 'Police Story 2013' starring Jackie Chan. There's also another movie next year, 'Australia Storm,' which is a collaboration with Chow Yun-fat."

The eldest sister chuckled: "Tian Tian, ​​you're amazing, you've even partnered with a superstar."

The two celebrities whispered to each other, the exciting competition was about to begin, and the broadcast began to introduce the contestants.

The two finalists are Zhang Jike, currently ranked number one in the world, the 2011 World Table Tennis Championships and World Cup men's singles champion, and a top favorite to win the gold medal at this year's Olympics.

Another is Wang Hao, the men's singles gold medalist who won the 04 Athens Olympics and the 08 Beijing Olympics. He has entered the Olympic final for the third time and is eager to achieve a breakthrough in his career.

With the sound of a whistle, the men's singles final of table tennis officially began.

Zhang Jike started strong, leading 10-6 at one point.

On the stage, Jing Tian was caught up in the tense atmosphere of the match, his eyes fixed on the spinning ping-pong ball, and he exclaimed repeatedly, "Zhang Jike is so strong, he's dominating Wang Hao!"

"Wang Hao is also a veteran with great strength. He has a good chance of winning the match." Liu Shishi was focused on the match. She and her husband had watched Wang Hao's matches before and knew that he was a world-class player.

It seems that Liu Shishi's prediction has been validated. Wang Hao, as a three-time Olympic veteran, is experienced and resilient, and tenaciously brought the score back to 16-16.

Off the table, Zhang Jike gripped his racket tightly. After a fierce battle, he was drenched in sweat. Seeing how tough his opponent was, and that he couldn't defeat him in one go, he decided to call a timeout to adjust his rhythm.

The timeout tactic was very effective. When Zhang Jike returned to the court, he seemed to have divine assistance, scoring 2 points in a row to win the first game 18-16.

After winning the first game, Zhang Jike continued his hot streak, taking an early 3-0 lead and extending it to 9-2. He ultimately won the second game cleanly and decisively with a score of 11-5.

In the third game, Wang Hao took the lead and was once ahead 4-1, but Zhang Jike quickly adjusted his tactics and overtook him to 8-5 by changing the placement of his shots. He then played steadily and won the game 11-6.

"Go Wang Hao! Go Wang Hao!"

The entire audience cheered for Wang Hao, a three-time Olympian, hoping he could rally his spirits and show his best competitive form.

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers, Liu Shishi and Jing Tian's shouts were clear and restrained, yet they always blended seamlessly with the shouts of the crowd, like a silent resonance, quietly infusing the field with the gentleness and passion of Eastern women.

During the break in the game, the director was finally able to stop focusing the camera on the field and start capturing exciting moments from the stands.

The commentator's voice rang out on CCTV5: "At this moment, all the viewers are cheering for Wang Hao, unwilling to see his last Olympic Games come to an end like this."

The person appearing on camera is the famous actress Liu Shishi. She and her husband, Mr. Song Ci, were present during the semi-finals to cheer on the Chinese team.

As the whistle blew again, the two players slowly walked to the ping-pong table in the center of the court.

At this moment, Jing Tian gently nudged the eldest sister next to him and pointed to a spot not far away: "Senior Sister Shi, that athlete has been secretly watching you!"

Liu Shishi looked in the direction of the sound and saw an athlete wearing the Chinese national team uniform secretly looking in their direction from the bench.

As athletes representing their country in the Olympics, whether they are main competitors or reserve players, they all deserve equal respect.

So Liu Shishi waved to the other party, her eyes crinkling with a warm smile.

The athlete clearly saw the top female player waving to her, and actually blushed with embarrassment, turning her head away shyly.

On the bench, Chinese table tennis player Ma Long looked at his teammate Xu Xin with a puzzled expression: "Why are you blushing?"

The person Liu Shishi greeted was Xu Xin, who was now beaming with excitement: "My goddess smiled at me!"

"Liu Shishi is here to watch the game again!" Knowing that his friend Xu Xin was a fan of actress Liu Shishi, Ma Long subconsciously turned around and looked, and sure enough, he saw the beautiful figure of the top star in the VIP seats not far away.

Ma Long couldn't help but tease, "Old Xu, with your idol-chasing attitude, won't Yao Yan be jealous?"

"She's also a fan of Liu Shishi, we're kindred spirits!" Xu Xin said proudly, then sighed with some regret, "It's a pity I'm a substitute, I don't have a chance to play, and I can't show off my skills in front of my goddess."

"Let's work hard for the next Olympics." Malone leaned closer, put his arm around his friend's arm, and suggested, "Old Xu, after the competition, how about we go over and ask for a photo together?"

Xu Xin was taken aback and hesitated: "Is this appropriate?" Although she was a fan of Liu Shishi, she was the kind of rational fan who kept her distance.

Malone laughed and encouraged, "What's wrong with that! It's just a chance to take a picture. If you miss this opportunity, who knows when you'll see Liu Shishi again!"

After careful consideration, Xu Xin realized that the opportunity was indeed rare, and immediately made up his mind: "I'll go there as soon as the competition is over."

On the court, Zhang Jike and Wang Hao were locked in a fierce battle. Facing elimination and with no way out, Wang Hao fought back with his back against the wall, astutely seizing the weakness in Zhang Jike's forehand and winning the game 12-10, adding suspense to the match.

The final whistle blew, echoing throughout the stadium!

Wang Hao gave it his all, displaying incredible momentum, and seized the initiative with a dream score of 5-0.

Just when the audience thought he was going to make a comeback and win back another point, Zhang Jike showed amazing composure and scored 5 consecutive points, bringing the situation back to the same starting line.

The match was extremely close, with the score fluctuating back and forth, and every point captivating the entire audience.

In the audience, Liu Shishi gently shook her head, her eyes full of regret: "The match is about to end! Wang Hao's eyes are already blank. He doesn't know how to beat Zhang Jike. His opponent is too strong."

Jing Tian didn't hear these words at all; his eyes were fixed on the field, and all he could see was Zhang Jike's agile figure.

At crucial moments, Zhang Jike scored repeatedly with his steady backhand topspin and decisive forehand attacks.

Finally, he secured the victory with his signature "Overlord Twist," forever fixing the score at 13-11, and becoming the men's singles table tennis champion at the 2012 London Olympics.

The narrator's impassioned announcement, broadcast throughout the nation via the TV series, reads: "Congratulations to Zhang Jike on becoming an Olympic champion!"

He broke Kong Linghui's record of 1864 days in an astonishing 445 days, becoming the fastest player in international table tennis history to achieve a Grand Slam!

In the center of the field, the cruelty of sports was on full display. Wang Hao looked dejected, a stark contrast to Zhang Jike's ecstatic expression.

The newly crowned champions were overjoyed and extremely excited. Draped in the national flag, they circled the stadium to greet the spectators who supported the Chinese team.

When Zhang Jike and Jing Tian's eyes met, the young and beautiful star instantly left a deep impression on the newly crowned Olympic champion.

As Miss Jing gazed at the spirited, dashing young men in the arena, she too was deeply moved.

On the other side, Xu Xin, who was on the bench, couldn't wait to pull Malone to the VIP area.

Under the questioning gaze of the senior female student, he shyly spoke up: "Senior Sister, hello. I'm Xu Xin, a player from the Chinese national table tennis team, and this is my teammate Ma Long. We're both fans of yours, could we take a picture together?"

Malone, who had been dragged there, looked a little awkward: "Hello, Senior Sister!"

Liu Shishi smiled and readily agreed, "Of course!"

Xu Xin smiled sheepishly: "Um, Senior Sister Shi, athletes are not allowed to bring electronic devices into the venue during the competition."

The woman smiled and waved her phone in her hand: "Use mine to take the picture. Let's add each other on WeChat later, and I'll send you the photo."

Xu Xin was overjoyed. He pulled Ma Long over and stood behind Liu Shishi, taking a group photo of the three of them.

Then, he discarded his friend after using him, eagerly wanting to take a photo with Liu Shishi alone, which made Ma Long roll his eyes.

Liu Shishi did not refuse; a friendly smile appeared at the corner of her eye as she raised her phone again.

In front of the camera, the leading lady smiled charmingly, displaying both the demureness of a traditional lady and the carefree spirit of a modern socialite, making the surrounding audience's eyes light up.

Seeing Xu Xin standing there grinning foolishly after getting what he wanted, Ma Long wasn't going to be left behind and quickly took a group photo with Liu Shishi.

The match ended, and the audience gradually left the venue.

Jing Tian, ​​arm in arm with the eldest sister, smiled and sincerely extended an invitation: "Senior Sister, thanks to you for accompanying me today, I must treat you to a meal."

Liu Shishi shook her head apologetically: "I have plans with friends tonight. I'll treat them next time."

In a foreign land, it's rare to have a familiar person by your side, and Jing Tian didn't want to give up: "Sis, let's invite your friends along!"

After saying that, she shook the eldest sister's arm and started to act coquettishly.

Unable to resist Miss Jing's persistent pleading, Liu Shishi took out her phone: "Then I'll tell Si Cong."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian's eyes lit up: "Sis, so your friend is Wang Sicong? I'm very familiar with him."

"You know Si Cong?" Mr. Yi was surprised, but then he remembered Miss Jing's family background and it was not surprising that she knew Young Master Wang. He smiled and said with relief, "Since we are all acquaintances, let's have some fun together."

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant, located at 68 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, is a renowned three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the UK. Miss Jing chose this restaurant to entertain Liu Shishi and Wang Sicong.

Inside the elegant private room, crystal chandeliers and carved tableware complement each other beautifully.

Liu Shishi took the initiative to introduce: "Tiantian, you know Si Cong. This is He Chaolian, she is the daughter of the gambling king of Australia. Chaolian, this is Jing Tian."

"Hello, Miss He." Jing Tian nodded politely, but secretly felt a strange sensation in his heart.

She had just taken on the film "Australia Storm" a few days ago, and many scenes needed to be filmed at the Ho family's properties. She never expected to meet the Ho family's daughter today. What a coincidence!

After exchanging pleasantries, the four of them ate and chatted.

The aroma of Wellington steak filled the air, and He Chaolian was the first to "attack": "Senior Sister, I was your bridesmaid, but you didn't even invite me to the Olympics."

Although she and Liu Shishi didn't meet often, they occasionally played games together and chatted on WeChat, so they were considered to have a good online relationship.

Wang Sicong chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, I'm the best man! If I hadn't seen it trending on Weibo, I wouldn't have known you were in London. That's so unfair of me."

Liu Shishi first glared at Wang Dashao, signaling him to shut up and stop making a fuss, then turned to He Chaolian and explained, "I came with my family this time; my mother and mother-in-law are here!"

He Chaolian nodded, thinking that it wasn't easy for Liu Shishi to be a daughter-in-law in a wealthy family, being strictly controlled by her mother-in-law and finding it inconvenient to meet with friends, so she didn't say anything more.

When Jing Tian heard the daughter of the gambling king mention bridesmaids, he asked with great interest, "Senior Sister, how about I be your bridesmaid too?"

"I'm sorry, Tiantian, all four bridesmaids have been chosen," Liu Shishi said with a light laugh, politely declining.

Besides He Chaolian, the bridesmaids also included Jiang Yuanyuan, Liu Yuqing, and Zhao Liying. The selection had been finalized long ago, and she was too lazy to make any further changes.

Miss Jing pouted, looking unhappy: "What a pity, I've never been a bridesmaid before!"

“Actually, being a bridesmaid is very tiring! Just focus on attending the wedding banquet.” Liu Shishi comforted her. Besides Jing Tian, ​​Yang Mi and Tang Yan had also hinted that they wanted to be her bridesmaids, which really gave her a headache.

(End of this chapter)