Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 422 The First Person

Scenes from "Scarlet Heart" flashed through Jiang Fangzhou's mind, and she suddenly recalled the scene in the first episode where the female lead, Zhang Xiao, argued with her boyfriend.

Suddenly exclaiming, "I remember now! Zhang Xiao has a boyfriend in modern society, and I think his surname is Song!"

As she spoke, she glanced at the smiling Liu Shishi and a bold guess suddenly popped into her mind. She tentatively asked, "Teacher Liu, could it be that Mr. Song did the voice-over for the scene where Zhang Xiao and her boyfriend were arguing?"

Liu Shishi did not answer immediately, but just kept laughing, unable to hide the joy in her eyes.

Jiang Fangzhou knew immediately that she had guessed correctly, and was both surprised and delighted: "Ah! It really was Mr. Song who did the voice acting!"

Liu Shishi smiled gently and nodded, explaining, "That part was indeed dubbed by my husband. He came to visit the set and, on a whim, decided to do the voice acting for this character who didn't even show his face."

Having resolved her doubts, Jiang Fangzhou felt relieved and joked with a smile, "No wonder! With Mr. Song around, who would still choose the Fourth Prince or the Eighth Prince!"

"So there were interesting anecdotes during the filming of 'Scarlet Heart'." He Jiong noticed that TV King He Shengming was being ignored on stage and cleverly struck up a conversation:
"Teacher He, ladies first, let's invite Shishi to give her acceptance speech first."

"Of course," He Shengming replied, though he felt somewhat helpless inside.

The audience's attention was entirely on Liu Shishi, and he, standing to the side, looked like a newcomer to the entertainment industry, extremely embarrassed.

Liu Shishi understood, realizing the host was reminding her of the flow of the presentation. She took a deep breath and began her prepared acceptance speech:

"Thank you to the Golden Eagle Awards, the organizing committee, and all the judges for bestowing this honor upon me, Ruoxi! ... This trophy is a milestone, but also a new beginning."

It will inspire me to work harder in the future to take on more profound and powerful roles, and to repay everyone's love and support with better works.

The leading lady spoke eloquently, concluding with a deep bow, her emotions sincere: "Once again, I sincerely thank the Golden Eagle Awards! Thank you everyone! Thank you for remembering Ruoxi, and thank you for recognizing Liu Shishi!"

After a passionate speech, Sa Beining chimed in: "Teacher Liu Shishi resonated with the character, and with that perseverance and sincerity, she steadily moved forward step by step on her path as an actress."

After He Shengming finished speaking, Liu Shishi, holding the golden cup, returned to her seat in high spirits.

Li Xuejian looked at her with eyes full of satisfaction.

He has witnessed Liu Shishi's growth since filming "The Founding of a Republic": "Congratulations, Shishi. You are the youngest Best Actress winner in the history of the Golden Eagle Awards since its establishment in 1983!"

The eldest sister smiled, her eyes crinkling like crescent moons: "Thank you, teacher! Let me start with a lucky charm: when 'Silent Notes' airs next year, let's team up and win an award together."

At this point, all four winners of the Golden Eagle Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress have been announced. Next up are the two major awards of the Golden Eagle Festival.

The first award for Best Performing Arts was announced, and it was won by Wu Xiubo and Song Jia.

Then, the awards ceremony came to its last award: the Best Popular Actor and Actress Award at the 9th Golden Eagle TV Art Festival, which is also the winner of the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor and Actress Crystal Cup.

The Best Popular Actor award went to Wen Zhang, who has starred in several high-rated dramas in recent years, including "Dwelling Narrowness," "Snow Leopard," and "Naked Wedding Era," making his popularity soar and his win at the Crystal Cup entirely justified.

On the electronic screen, images of the five popular actress nominees were displayed in turn: Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Ma Su, Tong Liya, and Song Jia.

The camera slowly panned across their faces, capturing each expression, whether expectant or serene.

On stage, award presenter Wang Xueqi announced in a clear and resonant voice: "The winner of the 9th...Most Popular Actress Award is Liu Shishi!"

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted throughout the hall.

Liu Shishi suppressed her surprise and stood up, turning around to wave to the audience.

Holding a golden cup in her hand, she swayed as she walked back onto the stage and accepted the dazzling crystal cup from the guest.

At this moment, the top lady held a gleaming gold cup in her left hand and a dazzling crystal cup in her right.

Facing the entire audience, she suddenly felt a sense of pride and self-assurance, much like her husband Song Ci.

Wen Zhang, who also had two cups in hand, was sensible and tactful. He took the initiative to give way, allowing Liu Shishi to stand alone in the center of the stage, becoming the most eye-catching and prominent figure in the entire venue.

Looking at the triumphant leader, Song Jia, Ma Su, and Chen Shu in the audience suddenly felt that the golden cup in their hands was no longer so appealing.

Golden Eagle Goddess + Golden Cup + Crystal Cup – this is the Golden Eagle Grand Slam! Liu Shishi truly deserves the Golden Eagle Best Actress award!

The three previous Golden Eagle Goddesses had never won the award, and the actresses who did win were not Golden Eagle Goddesses.

Until this year's Golden Eagle Awards ceremony, Liu Shishi won all three major honors, becoming an unprecedented Grand Slam Golden Eagle Best Actress.

What's even more amazing is that she is only 25 years old this year, making her the youngest Best Actress in the history of the Golden Eagle Awards.

After the party ended, Liu Shishi was surrounded by reporters as soon as she stepped out of the venue and could not get away, so she had to stop and give an interview.

Not far away, Yang Mi looked on with envy. She hadn't gotten anything that night and was about to leave, feeling a bit bored, when a middle-aged woman called out to her.

"Ms. Yang, I am Zhong Junyan, the president of H&R Century Pictures." After introducing herself, the visitor handed over a business card.

"Hello, President Zhong." Yang Mi had heard of Huanrui Century, which was considered a second-tier film and television company in the industry, and couldn't help but wonder why this female president wanted to see her.

Zhong Junyan got straight to the point: "Miss Yang, Huanrui is preparing to film a period drama and would like to invite you to play the female lead."

"Mr. Zhong, it's not some kind of drama?" The opportunity presented itself piqued Yang Mi's interest, but she also understood that there's no such thing as a free lunch, and there must be some conditions attached.

"It is a fantasy drama adapted from the game 'Gu Jian Qi Tan', and was jointly invested in by Huanrui and Enlight Media with an investment of 8000 million yuan."

Fantasy! And it's adapted from a game! This immediately reminded Yang Mi of the "Chinese Paladin" series produced by Tangren Media, a big-budget production with an investment of 80 million yuan, which can definitely be considered top-tier resources.

"Mr. Zhong, if I take on this role, are there any additional conditions?"

Seeing that Yang Mi was testing the waters, Zhong Junyan stated directly: "Ms. Yang, Huanrui sincerely invites you to star in 'Swords of Legends', without any strings attached. The male lead of this drama is Li Yifeng, an artist from our company."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi suddenly understood. An investment of 80 million was no small sum, and Huanrui obviously wasn't entirely confident. To ensure viewership ratings, the lead actors needed to be top-tier celebrities.

Since the male lead is a newcomer, Li Yifeng, the female lead must be a popular actress.

Looking across the entire entertainment industry, there are only a handful of top actresses who can carry a drama series, such as Liu Shishi.

However, Liu Shishi clearly wouldn't take on this role. Ancient costume fantasy dramas are Tangren Media's forte; why would their leading lady choose something far removed from their expertise? Besides Liu Shishi, Yang Mi is the best choice for the female lead.

Of course, acquiring such top-tier resources doesn't come without effort; "nurturing newcomers" is an implicit condition. Yang Mi quickly started calculating: she and Zeng Jia were starting their own business next year, and the company would definitely need to sign new talent.

The drama "Swords of Legends" will inevitably need a lot of supporting roles. Huanrui wants to attract her traffic to support Li Yifeng. She may not be unable to use "Swords of Legends" to promote her own company's newcomers.

Both parties got what they needed and quickly reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation, agreeing to discuss the details another day.

Tonight, Liu Shishi's fans, nicknamed "Little Lions," couldn't sleep. The fan group was filled with celebrations as their idol became the Golden Eagle Grand Slam Best Actress, and everyone was joyfully holding a lucky draw, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

As night deepened, inside a hotel room.

Liu Shishi sat in front of her computer, browsing a blog post with great interest. This article, which had only been published recently, had already climbed into the top ten of the trending topics list.

The blogger's logic is clear and well-organized.

The analysis is conducted from five dimensions: the number of works and viewership dominance, character portrayal and acting recognition, popularity and buzz, industry resources and commercial value, and personal traits and public image.

He bluntly stated that Liu Shishi is already the "number one" person in the field of Chinese TV dramas!
The article mentions that, in terms of works, a phenomenal hit drama with high viewership ratings and multiple high-exposure works are needed as a foundation.

Several actresses, including Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Sun Li, Lü Yi, Wang Luodan, and Yin Tao, meet the criteria.

In terms of roles and awards alone, only Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, and Sun Li meet the criteria, while Ruoxi, Qingchuan, and Zhen Huan are three roles that have become popular throughout the country.

All three were nominated for the Magnolia Award, with Liu Shishi, the newly crowned Golden Eagle Award Best Actress, taking the top spot.

As for new media exposure, fan base, and cross-industry influence in film, fashion, and other fields, Liu Shishi and Yang Mi are evenly matched, both having a large fan base and excellent film box office results.

In terms of film and television resources and traffic monetization capabilities, Liu Shishi stands out from the crowd, holding three top endorsements from Gucci, Omega, and Porsche, making her unique in the Chinese entertainment industry.

In terms of image management, the actresses have different personas: Sun Li is dedicated and composed, Yang Mi is labeled as a "model worker," and Wang Luodan has a stubborn and girlish charm.

Liu Shishi's "gentle and refined" qualities are also deeply imprinted in the audience's memory.

In conclusion, Liu Shishi possesses both talent and popularity, and her performance is particularly outstanding. She has been rated five stars by the blogger and has become the undisputed "number one on the small screen" at present.

"This blogger is incredibly accurate in judging people and situations! Their analysis is spot on!" Liu Shishi exclaimed repeatedly.

I casually logged into my husband's alternate account and gave it a like, further fueling the already trending topic.

"Since your analysis is so thorough, I'll take pity on you and use my alternate account to give you a boost. Whether you can handle this incredible fortune depends on your skills."

Just as the leading lady was overjoyed at winning the title of "Number One Person on the Small Screen," Cai Yi-nong called.

"Shishi, congratulations on winning the Golden Eagle Grand Slam for Best Actress!"

Liu Shishi smiled modestly, "Thank you, Sister K."

"To be honest, I was really surprised when I saw the news that you won the Grand Slam today," Cai Yinong sighed softly. "These kinds of awards are always shared among the winners."

"You're already the Golden Eagle Goddess, and I thought giving you a golden trophy was the limit. I never expected Hunan TV to give you a crystal trophy as well; it's truly unexpected."

"It's because of my husband," Liu Shishi said casually, while admiring the prize-receiving photos that her fans were sharing everywhere.

In the photo, she stands in the center of the stage, holding a gold cup and a crystal cup in her hands. Fans have also photoshopped an exquisite crown onto her head, which is the headdress of the Golden Eagle Goddess, making her even more dazzling.

"It seems that Hunan TV has really gone all out to win over Tengda Group, going all out in one go!"
However, to be fair, the ratings for "Scarlet Heart" and "Xuan-Yuan Sword" speak for themselves, so your Best Actress award is well-deserved, and no one else can really say anything about it.

Sensing K's underlying meaning, Liu Shishi looked disdainful. She understood what K meant; even after winning the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress, there was still some dissenting voice online.

Many female celebrity fans spoke out in defense of their idols, saying that the Golden Eagle Awards have been manipulated by capital and have lost their authority.

"Tch, I know some female celebrities' fans are unhappy and are making sarcastic remarks about me relying on men. Well, so what if I do? Let her find a man to rely on if she dares. Here's a picture of Sister K!"

After saying that, Liu Shishi opened WeChat and forwarded a photo she had received not long ago.

When Cai Yinong, who was at home at the time, saw the photo, he was stunned and speechless for a long time.

In the video, the husband of the "number one sister," Mr. Song, the richest man in China, appears somewhat reserved with a smile, and standing next to him are two leaders.

Liu Shishi said proudly, "Sister K, isn't my husband handsome? This is a group photo of the leaders and business representatives after the meeting."

Cai Yi-nong exclaimed in amazement: "President Song is not only handsome, but also approachable and incredibly wealthy!"

"Hehe!" Liu Shishi tilted her head and giggled, looking at the photo with increasing delight.

"I'm flying to Moscow tomorrow to take another set of wedding photos in Red Square. My husband and I will probably return to Beiping around the 15th. K-sister, are you free these next few days?"

“There are things to do, but it’s not urgent,” Cai Yinong said. “All five major magazines have sent invitations to shoot the cover of their October issues. If you’re willing, you can complete the ‘grand slam’ of the five major magazines at any time.”

"I understand, I'll talk about it when I have time." Liu Shishi didn't care at all about the covers of the five major magazines that all celebrities in the entertainment industry were eager to get.

With her current popularity and fashion resources, the "Grand Slam" that others can only dream of is just icing on the cake for her.

"In the Internet age, the sales of print magazines have declined sharply. The five major magazines are all seeking transformation and are busy promoting electronic magazines. Weibo is an indispensable distribution channel for them, so naturally they all want to please you, the boss lady of Tengda."

Cai Yinong couldn't help but sigh. Two years ago, if someone had told her that the five prestigious magazines would be vying to have a female star on the cover of the October issue, she would have thought it was a fantasy. But now, such an unbelievable thing is right in front of her.

"Trying to please me won't work. I never interfere in Tengda Group's affairs. Sister K, is there anything else?"

"You've received another new endorsement offer from Richemont Group, the world's second-largest luxury goods company."

"Which brand?" Liu Shishi became interested. Richemont Group owns many top brands: Piaget, Montblanc, Vacheron Constantin...

"He is Cartier's global brand ambassador for all its products, including jewelry, watches, and leather goods! It's a two-year contract with an annual fee of $1500 million."

Liu Shishi nodded: "If there are no problems with the brand investigation, let's proceed. I'm short of money lately."

Cai Yinong was stunned. He thought he had misheard. The wife of Asia's richest man would be short of money?
Liu Shishi explained, "I want to give my husband a wedding gift, but it's a bit pricey."

(End of this chapter)