I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

To put it bluntly, in today's entertainment industry, if you don't have a background or connections, even if you look like an angel, it's still hard to make it big.

Don't be fooled by those young heartthrobs, actresses, and actresses born in the 85s and 75s. They may seem glamorous on the surface, but who knows the hardships they endure behind the scenes?

Even those who have just become popular from talent shows were initially quite popular, with fans clamoring for them.

But before long, he will disappear without a trace, and there will probably be no trace of him online.

Why is this happening?

Isn't it because they lack the capital to support them and the resources to provide them?

That little bit of enthusiasm from fans is useless!

The entertainment industry changes very quickly; today you may be a top star, but tomorrow you may be overtaken by newcomers.

The entertainment industry is a place of fame and fortune. If you have no money, no power, and no connections, it's harder than climbing to heaven to get ahead.

Even if you're lucky and become popular for a while because of your looks, you'll be eliminated quickly if you don't have follow-up resources.

In today's entertainment industry, very few people can truly succeed through their own hard work.

Most celebrities have capital backing them.

You only become popular because people spend money to promote you and give you resources. If you have no money or power, no matter how hard you try, it will be in vain.

Don't people often say online that today's celebrities are just "pretty faces"?

Although these words are a bit harsh, they also reveal part of the truth.

Many celebrities do indeed make a living based on their looks.

But how far can someone go with just good looks without talent or connections?

Of course, there are also some grassroots stars who have successfully turned their lives around through their own hard work and talent.

But such examples are, after all, few and far between.

Most people, however, cannot escape the fate of being buried in obscurity.

Take Cheng Sheng from another world, for example. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama but never got to act in a single film. This wasn't because Cheng Sheng lacked ability, but because he had no background or connections.

Who would let a newcomer direct a movie?
Cheng Sheng's current success is due to the simulation panel and his good fortune in meeting Qiao Shan. With Qiao Shan's help, he met the Xishan coal boss and avoided repeating his life in another world.

The entertainment industry is not as glamorous as people imagine.

There are many unspoken rules and dark sides to this.

If you want to enter the entertainment industry, you can easily get hurt if you're not mentally prepared.

From another memory, Cheng Sheng had seen too many once-popular celebrities disappear without a trace.

They were once incredibly popular, adored by fans and featured in the media.

But once the hype dies down, it's nothing.

That's how cruel the entertainment industry is.

It can lift you to the heavens, or it can throw you into hell.

If you can't handle this kind of drop in expectations, it's best to stay away from it.

Many young people today want to be stars.

They think being a celebrity is lucrative and glamorous.

But they didn't see the price that celebrities pay behind the scenes.

Being a celebrity means sacrificing your privacy, enduring immense pressure, and facing all sorts of temptations.

Without a firm will, it is easy to lose oneself.

This demonstrates the importance of networking in the entertainment industry.

Cheng Sheng's movies are incredibly profitable.

Now, all the bigwigs in the entertainment industry are watching Cheng Sheng's every move.

If Cheng Sheng hadn't had the Central Academy of Drama as his background and the support of Master Han, many bigwigs would probably have already come out to tear him apart.

This was something Cheng Sheng had always known, so he maintained a good relationship with the Central Academy of Drama and Master Han, even if it meant sacrificing some interests. "Zheng He's Voyages to the West" was his fourth film.

The first three films, "The Great Tang Dynasty," "Three Kingdoms," and "Ten Red Army Soldiers," were so successful at the box office that they made many film companies envious.

Moreover, this is a film series. Although the sequel has not been officially released yet, with the first film as a foundation, it would be difficult for it not to make money.

Therefore, Cheng Sheng was very afraid of envious people. If he didn't give them a little something, he didn't know what kind of schemes they would use to deal with him.

With this in mind, Cheng Sheng also plans to allocate a portion of his investment to some friendly film and television companies.

The larger the interest group, the less likely anyone will dare to target him. Even if someone wanted to, they would have to consider the interest group behind him.

Why do many blockbuster movies in the entertainment industry have multiple investors? It's because profits are shared and risks are spread out.

Cheng Sheng spent half a day at China Film Studio, then had dinner with Han Sanye and Yu Dong before driving back.

Once home, Cheng Sheng finally turned on his phone.

Just as he expected, during the time his phone was off, many people called him and left him text messages.

These people are mostly from film and television companies within the industry.

Clearly, these people also knew about his new movie; they called either to inquire about information, recommend actors, or want to collaborate with him.

Although Cheng Sheng wanted to involve some film and television companies in his movies, he was selective and not just anyone could work with him.

Cheng Sheng's first chosen partner was Enlight Media.

Enlight Media is one of the largest entertainment companies in China, with business scope covering multiple areas such as film, television series, music, and performances.

The boss is Wang Changtian.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, this is Cheng Sheng. I was talking to Mr. Han and my phone was off, so I didn't answer your call. I'm sorry!"

"It's alright, Director Cheng, you're a very busy person."

"I wonder what brings you here, Mr. Wang?"

"This is how it happened..."

"Cooperation? That might be a bit difficult, the shares have already been divided."

"Director Cheng, as long as I can get in, I don't mind paying a little more. Please help me out."

“Mr. Wang, I know your sincerity, but I still need to discuss this matter with Mr. Han and the others.”

"Okay, then I'll wait for Director Cheng's good news."

"..."

After finishing his call with Wang Changtian, Cheng Sheng made several more calls to Tianyu Media and Emperor Media.

The owner of EE-Media is Long Danni, while the owner of Emperor Entertainment is Yang Shoucheng.

These are the last two partners that Cheng Sheng selected for cooperation.

When he spoke with the two men on the phone, he gave the same answer, not immediately agreeing to cooperate, but instead giving them perfunctory responses.

Once the film's budget is finalized, Xing Aina will then discuss the investment details with the three individuals.

Ding dong.

Suddenly the doorbell rang.

"Sister Li, didn't I give you the key?"

When Cheng Sheng opened the door, he was surprised to find Zeng Li ringing the doorbell.

After confirming his relationship with Zeng Li, Cheng Sheng had already given her a key.

"I forgot to bring it this morning. It's all your fault. You stepped on the gas pedal as soon as I woke up, and you made me dizzy."

Zeng Li rolled her eyes and closed the door behind her.

"Haha, as long as you're charming, Sister Li, and I'm young and full of energy, it's normal that I can't control myself."

Cheng Sheng said with a smile, then wrapped his arm around Zeng Li's voluptuous waist and took a deep breath of her snow-white neck. (End of Chapter)