Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

The atmosphere in the conference room at Hunan TV was heavy.

An executive pushed a tablet to the center of the conference table, displaying the news of "My Love from the Star Reverse Output".

Someone murmured, "Did we... underestimate this drama, and also underestimate Zhang Yang?"

Back then, Wang Jinghua had also tried to sell "My Love from the Star" to them, but because Zhang Yang was a relatively unknown new actor, and their own company had already started producing its own dramas, plus there were issues with price and distribution through Google Play, they ultimately couldn't reach an agreement.

Today, the highly anticipated "Ugly Betty" started strong but ended weak, while "My Love from the Star" not only became a hit in China but also went international, truly a two-way reversal.

"What's the point of saying all this now? Let's discuss whether we should continue with self-produced dramas or acquire them from overseas?"

The station director's words seemed to have flipped a switch, and the people below began to express their opinions.

"Director, we believe we should stick to producing our own dramas. Although 'Ugly Betty' couldn't compete with 'My Love from the Star,' its ratings were still quite good, which proves we're on the right track!"

"Director, I think so too. 'Ugly Betty' ultimately failed, I think it might be because of its subject matter. This time, we could buy the rights to 'Meteor Garden' from Japan and remake that drama!"

"I think we should outsource; this way we can control costs and choose TV drama themes based on market preferences!"

Ultimately, the station director decided to stick to producing his own dramas, and decided to make "Meteor Garden." He also felt that idol dramas were the only guarantee of high viewership ratings.

.....

Within the industry, the private conversations among various companies and producers are almost overflowing with sour grapes.

"Zhang Yang is incredibly lucky!"

"Now he's truly an international superstar, wow!"

"I heard that the higher-ups are paying close attention and have even given it special praise. This amulet... is incredibly strong."

They were insanely jealous, yet powerless to do anything about it.

The immense popularity of "My Love from the Star" in South Korea signifies that Zhang Yang is no longer just a successful actor; he has become a cultural icon, and his commercial value, industry standing, and resilience are on a completely different level from theirs.

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Compared to the hustle and bustle outside, Zhang Yang's team appeared unusually calm and busy.

Assistant Sun Yu's phone rang incessantly, filled with congratulations and cooperation intentions from major TV stations and overseas distributors. The public relations team handled the flood of interview requests in a busy but orderly manner.

During a break from filming for the movie "Those Years," Sun Yu reported on his recent work to Zhang Yang.

"Brother Yang, the Korean side hopes that you and Sister Bingbing can go there to do a few promotional events."

"The relevant departments also called to express their appreciation and hope that more excellent works like this can be exported in the future."

"In addition, these are the latest notebooks we received, along with endorsement offers from international brands..."

Zhang Yang raised his hand, gently interrupting Sun Yu's report, his gaze deep.

To be honest, Zhang Yang had thought about reverse output before, but he didn't expect it to actually succeed. It has to be said that this is indeed the best talisman, which can block many overt small actions.

He was certain that Wang Xiaoer from Huayi must be furious right now.

Previously, Zhang Yang was a newcomer, and Wang Xiaoer could keep throwing dirty water on him. Now, that's no longer possible. Wang Xiaoer can only use more covert methods to smear Zhang Yang. This is the advantage of fame.

Similarly, this "golden body" is useful, but it also easily makes people envious. More people will be watching me, so the next step is to be more stable.

I glanced at the script handed to me. Hmm, the male lead in Sugar Man's *Scarlet Heart*, the male lead in Hunan TV's *Meteor Shower*, the male lead in *Perfect Match*, the male lead in *The Myth*...

Pushing the scripts aside and pondering for a moment, Zhang Yang instructed Sun Yu: "Politely decline the publicity offer from Korea; going now would make us seem too eager. When contacting the higher-ups, be humble, express gratitude, and convey our determination to continue our efforts. As for all new collaboration invitations, you lead a preliminary screening, adhering to the principle of 'better to have none than to have bad ones.' Finally, give bonuses to all the main creators of the production team, and try to retain the team members."

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The popularity of "My Love from the Star" continues to burn, and Zhang Yang now has this "golden powder" of reverse output, making his reputation reach an unprecedented peak.

Many snobbish people who fawn over the powerful and belittle the weak naturally dared not go against the tide. After all, it is common practice in the entertainment industry to treat people differently based on their status, which directly resulted in fewer negative stories about him on the internet.

Zhang Yang's fans spread the news and celebrated wildly, making many celebrity fans extremely envious, especially Super Junior fans. They were attacked by Zhang Yang's fans, who said things like, "Your brother is the best, he eats kimchi all day long," which almost made those fans vomit blood.

Fan Bingbing became a sensation in South Korea and received many luxury brand endorsements that she never dared to dream of before. Overjoyed, she gave Zhang Yang a heartwarming gift, which almost made him overeat.

...

Liu Yifei sat cross-legged on the sofa, hugging a soft cushion. On the tablet in front of her, a special report titled "My Love from the Star Reverses Its Export to Korea, Zhang Yang Successfully Achieves Golden Status" was displayed.

Her fingers unconsciously swiped across the screen, her eyes no longer holding their usual aloofness, but instead revealing a complex and indescribable longing.

"That's amazing..."

She murmured softly, not as if speaking to her mother Liu Xiaoli beside her, but more as if talking to herself: "It's not about co-productions, it's not about pandering, it's about getting them to watch our shows by sheer willpower."

She recalled her experience in Hollywood, with "The Forbidden Kingdom," a highly anticipated blockbuster that brought together stars from both the East and West, and in which she poured her heart and soul.

However, the result was more bark than bite; box office and critical reception both fell short of expectations. Her Hollywood debut did not generate much buzz and was more like a cautious test that ultimately went unnoticed.

Zhang Yang's approach of strongly "reverse exporting" local cultural products solidified Liu Yifei's resolve, who was somewhat uncertain about the future.

If "My Love from the Star" could achieve that, why can't she? She also wants that feeling of being truly recognized, not just being a decorative Chinese vase.

...

Tang Yan has been busy communicating with her company about starring in "Swords of Legends" recently, and her agent Ji Rujing has been very helpful during this time.

"Tangtang, you absolutely must get the role in 'Swords of Legends.' At the same time, you must maintain a good relationship with Yang Mi. Only then can we get on Zhang Yang's side."

Tang Yan naturally understood Ji Rujing's words. Looking at Fan Bingbing in the magazine, her eyes were complicated, filled with envy, resentment, and a clear understanding that if she wanted to become famous, she had to grab onto Zhang Yang as a lifeline. If Fan Bingbing could do it, so could she, Tang Yan.