The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

This isn't a joke, it's a recommendation for the treasure book "The Shura Field of Chinese Entertainment: All the Young Actresses Want to Climb to the Top":

In Shen Mo's office, Chen Zhixi sat opposite Shen Mo, efficiently reporting on the latest developments of "Lost in Thailand".

"Lost in Thailand has officially wrapped filming and is now in full-scale post-production."

She pushed a financial report in front of Shen Mo.

"The final estimated total cost of the project was 1700 million, which included 300 million in copyright fees."

"Director Xu Zheng personally invested 200 million yuan in cash, and with his film salary converted into a total share, he holds a 15% stake."

"What about distribution?" Shen Mo asked, looking up.

"As per our previous plan, I have already reached an agreement with Fiber Optics Media."

Chen Zhixi replied, "They invested 200 million yuan, taking a 15% stake, and are mainly responsible for the film's promotion and distribution."

She paused, her tone becoming slightly more formal.

"Mr. Wang Changtian of Fiber Optics, please convey a message to you through me."

"He hopes to have the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss some ideas about future cooperation."

Wang Changtian is the head of Fiber Optic Media.

His invitation was not solely for the sake of the film "Lost in Thailand," which cost over ten million yuan to produce.

It seems that Mohen's recent series of moves in the entertainment industry have caught the attention of this veteran industry giant.

"Okay." Shen Mo made the decision almost without hesitation. "You tell President Wang that he will decide the time and place, and I will cooperate."

Establishing connections with distribution and marketing giants like Fiber Optics Media will be more beneficial than detrimental to Mohen's future plans in the cultural and entertainment industry.

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A few days later, in the afternoon, Shen Mo was reviewing documents when his chief secretary, Rebecca, knocked on the door and entered, efficiently reporting the day's schedule.

When the conversation turned to "a dinner with Mr. Wang Changtian of Fiber Optic Media at 6 p.m.," Bai Mengyan, who was quietly tidying up the tea set, suddenly stopped.

The word "socializing" was like two needles, instantly piercing her mind.

The bizarre scene at the karaoke bar, the glamorous figure nestled beside Shen Mo, the popcorn offered to his lips...

The image surfaced uncontrollably before her eyes, so clear that it made her heart clench.

The thought of Shen Mo possibly being in that kind of environment again, surrounded by those "demons" who seem to appear out of nowhere, having to feign compliance, and perhaps even...

Her heart felt like it was being squeezed by something, and a sour, uncomfortable feeling quickly spread.

But what right or status does she have to stop it?

She was just a junior assistant, a trainee.

After Rebecca finished her report, she turned and left the office.

Bai Mengyan lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the soft cloth used to wipe the cup, her mind in turmoil.

The courage that Shen Mo had easily calmed down outside the KTV door, now mixed with a strong sense of possessiveness and worry, surged up again at an inopportune moment.

She suddenly looked up, her cheeks flushed with nervousness and excitement, her voice trembling slightly.

"Mr. Shen, are you... are you going out for a business dinner tonight?"

Shen Mo looked up from the document at her, met her bright, concerned eyes, and nodded gently.

"Yes, I need to talk to Mr. Wang about something."

Having received confirmation, Bai Mengyan took a deep breath and blurted out the answer in a rapid-fire manner.

"How about... you take me with you?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo clearly showed surprise, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Seeing that he was surprised but did not immediately refuse, Bai Mengyan grasped at a straw and quickly pressed her advantage.

"Rather than... rather than having those unfamiliar, shady women sitting next to you, drinking with you, and feeding you..."

When she said this, her tone carried a hint of sourness and disdain that she herself was unaware of.

"I'd rather do it! I already take care of you anyway!"

The more she talked, the more convinced she became of herself, and she even brought out her imperial edict.

"Besides! President Li specifically instructed me to take good care of you!"

"I can't... I can't just sit idly by!"

She clenched her small fists, pursed her lips, looking like she was ready to risk everything, her eyes fixed on Shen Mo, awaiting judgment.

Shen Mo did not answer immediately, but smiled and admired her flushed face and her forced calm eyes for a while.

Just as Bai Mengyan felt her face was about to turn bright red, Shen Mo suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with pleasure and indulgence.

He put down his pen and glanced at her gray training uniform.

"Want to go?"

"Then you need to change your clothes."

"A mix of casual and business attire, like this outfit now..."

He shook his head. "That won't work."

Bai Mengyan was stunned at first, then a huge joy exploded in her mind like fireworks! He agreed!

"I'll go change it right away!"

She practically jumped off the sofa, her voice filled with excitement.

"I promise I'll do a fast and good job! I definitely won't let you down, Brother Mo!"

After saying that, she turned around and rushed out of the office like a happy little rabbit, forgetting even the tea set she had only half-finished tidying up.

At six o'clock in the evening, in a private room of an elegant private restaurant.

Shen Mo arrived on time with Bai Mengyan, who had specially changed into a beige Chanel-style suit to try to appear more mature and capable.

Upon seeing Shen Mo, he warmly stood up to greet him. His gaze lingered briefly on Bai Mengyan, who was half a step behind Shen Mo and appeared somewhat nervous but was trying to remain calm. He didn't ask any further questions, and his smile remained warm.

Looking at the two people shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries in front of her, Bai Mengyan's head was completely blank, and her face turned red rapidly.

It turned out it wasn't a "social gathering" like at a karaoke bar; besides the two of them, I was the only one there!

After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Mo and Bai Mengyan sat down. Bai Mengyan was still standing to the side when Shen Mo reached out and pulled her arm, making her sit on his right.

"You flatter me, Mr. Wang. Bai Mengyan, a prospective artist of Mohen, is here to broaden her horizons."

"Mr. Shen, you're too kind. Ms. Bai is indeed very beautiful. I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together in the future."

Wang Changtian smiled slightly at Bai Mengyan, then turned his attention back to Shen Mo.

Waiters outside the door brought out exquisite dishes one after another to the table.

Wang Changtian did not rush to get to the point. It wasn't until he saw Bai Mengyan fill Shen Mo's cup with tea that he took the initiative to raise his teacup.

"Mr. Shen, you are truly a promising young man."

"The unexpected success of 'Love is Not Blind,' the ratings frenzy of 'Beijing Love Story,' and now the massive hit 'My Love from the Star'..."

"Mohen's projects have been consistently stunning. Mr. Wang admires their investment acumen and production standards."

"Hopefully, 'Lost in Thailand' will also allow us to enjoy a big bowl of soup with our fiber optic cables and ink stains."

Shen Mo raised his glass in humility and said...

"Mr. Wang, you flatter me. It was just good luck, plus the team's hard work."

"Hey, it's not just luck." Wang Changtian waved his hand.

"Especially the marketing strategy of 'My Love from the Star,' the online and offline integration was brilliant! I heard Yu Zheng even pretended to be dead. Hahaha..."

"The industry is now studying your playing style."

He expressed his admiration for InkSign's marketing and promotion capabilities without reservation.

"Not to mention, Mr. Shen, you also won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor." Wang Changtian's tone was a mix of emotion and probing.

"Now, when people in our circle talk about the controversy between Mohen and Huayi, they all have great respect for them."

"President Shen handled the situation cleanly and efficiently, demonstrating both courage and strategy. Not only did he escape unscathed, but he also established his authority. Now, who in the industry doesn't know that Mohen is not someone to be trifled with?"

Shen Mo remained calm and took the initiative to raise his teacup in return.

"It was just self-defense; it's not a matter of courage. Mr. Wang, you flatter me."

"After all, we don't want to offend industry giants as soon as we enter the entertainment industry."

"That's why I came here immediately when I heard that Mr. Wang wanted to discuss cooperation."

Looking at Shen Mo's teasing smile, Wang Changtian helplessly pointed at him a few times.

"Mr. Shen, you really know how to joke. We at Fiber Optics are not some local bullies who oppress new forces. We believe in making money through harmony and sharing the wealth."

After several rounds of conversation, the atmosphere was harmonious.

Wang Changtian finally steered the conversation to the main point of his visit today, leaning forward slightly and speaking with just the right amount of curiosity.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Shen, what are the main focuses of your company's recently established 'Ink Trace Asset Management'?"

"I've heard quite a few rumors lately."

Shen Mo understood immediately; it was indeed this.

He put down his teacup, picked up a piece of pork rib with his chopsticks, and placed it on Bai Mengyan's plate.

"It mainly involves equity investments and capturing opportunities in the secondary market."

He looked up at Wang Changtian, his tone indifferent, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"We were lucky in the first half of the year, and the team seized some structural opportunities."

He didn't go into details, but since Wang Changtian had come to him because of this, it proved that the record of a 400% return rate was already on his desk.

Wang Changtian's gaze shifted from the rib to Shen Mo's face, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. He knew clearly that this was far more than just "luck."

This represents accurate industry forecasting, ruthless operational methods, and strong risk control capabilities.

"This piece of meat is quite delicious; I'd like to try it with Mr. Shen."

A slight smile appeared on his lips. As far as he knew, Mohen's No. 1 Private Equity Fund had extremely strict screening criteria, and not many people around him had actually entered the fund yet.

"Ah~" Bai Mengyan suddenly raised her head, looking blankly at Wang Changtian. She didn't know whether to put the ribs under her chopsticks into her mouth or actually give them to him.

Shen Mo patted Bai Mengyan's head and smiled indulgently.

"Eat up. Mr. Wang doesn't just want your piece of meat; he might even need to share some with you in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Changtian suddenly smiled; he knew he had boarded the bus.

Greed is the most primitive driving force of capital.

Such performance is enough to attract countless sharks to swarm in, drawn by the scent of blood; Wang Changtian is just the first of them all.

It is foreseeable that with the rapid expansion of Mohen's asset pool, the projects that Mohen can influence and leverage in the future, whether in the cultural and entertainment industry or other fields, will be incomparable to what they were before.

Wang Changtian's meeting at this moment was less about his emphasis on the "Lost in Thailand" project and more about his regard for Shen Mo as a person, as well as the rapidly expanding capital power he controlled, and his advance planning.

Wang Changtian's meeting at this moment was less about his emphasis on the "Lost in Thailand" project and more about his regard for Shen Mo as a person, as well as the rapidly expanding capital power he controlled, and his advance planning.

"Mr. Shen is too modest." Wang Changtian's smile deepened.

"Miss Bai looks like a top star who's well-suited for a career in the entertainment industry. We at Fiber Optics would be very happy to have this kind of collaboration."

"Of course, it is our honor to cooperate with Mr. Wang."

Shen Mo gestured to Bai Mengyan to raise her glass as well, and they lightly clinked glasses with Wang Changtian.