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

"The Shura Field of Chinese Entertainment: All the Young Actresses Want to Rise to the Top" - Stunning writing and a thrilling plot!

In December 2012, Beijing was bitterly cold, with heavy snow falling and traffic nearly paralyzed.

Amid this chaos, the strategic proposal submitted earlier by Mohen Capital to Didi, which outlined a plan to "take advantage of extreme weather to vigorously promote ride-hailing services," was quickly activated.

With barely suppressed excitement and urgency, Cheng Wei called Shen Mo, inviting this strategic planner to come and provide guidance.

Shen Mo knew that this matter was crucial to Didi's success or failure. Although he knew that Didi had survived safely in its previous life and taken off as a result, he still accepted the invitation and went there.

When he stepped into Didi, enveloped in a chill, the bustling scene outside the window stood in stark contrast to the coldness of the surroundings.

The sounds of telephones ringing, keyboards clattering, and technicians exchanging information were constant.

Cheng Wei immediately came forward, his eyes bloodshot but radiant.

"Mr. Shen, it's so wonderful that you could come in person."

"Mohen's strategic plan is indeed top-notch in the industry. Fortunately, we had your plan, which allowed us to respond immediately during this blizzard."

He led Shen Mo to the data screen, pointing to the rapidly scrolling number of orders and the dense traffic demand points on the map.

"Look at this data!"

"It exploded! It completely exploded!"

Shen Mo took off his snowflake-covered coat, his tone calm.

"As expected."

"For Didi's new model to deeply resonate with consumers, it needs to create a scenario where they have no choice but to use it."

Cheng Wei glanced at the time, his face filled with eagerness and anticipation, and turned to Shen Mo.

"Mr. Shen, how about we have a short meeting and hear your strategic guidance on the current situation?"

"We'll arrange a welcome dinner afterward, as a token of our appreciation..."

Shen Mo raised his hand and gently interrupted him.

"Mr. Cheng, you're too kind. I'm here mainly to check on the implementation of the contingency plan. However, judging from the data, the team has handled the situation exceptionally well, exceeding expectations."

His gaze swept across the process, his tone calm and steady.

"There's no need for a welcome dinner; I have other plans later. Time is precious, let's hurry."

Seeing this, Cheng Wei stopped insisting and immediately led Shen Mo to the conference room next door.

He clapped his hands, drawing the attention of the crowd who were engaged in a heated discussion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mr. Shen Moshen, our important strategic partner and CEO of Mohen Capital."

"Our ability to respond quickly to this extreme weather event was largely due to General Manager Shen's forward-looking contingency plan."

"Now, let's ask Mr. Shen for some pointers."

A round of applause immediately rang out in the conference room, and Shen Mo nodded slightly.

Cheng nodded and briefly described the current situation that Didi is facing.

"Mr. Shen, the traffic and order volume are several times higher than our usual peak, putting enormous pressure on the server. This is mainly due to bottlenecks in the order matching algorithm's response latency and database read/write operations, causing some users to experience lag or even disconnections..."

Shen Mo listened attentively, his fingers unconsciously tapping twice on the table. He waited for Cheng Wei to finish his description and thought for a long time before speaking.

"From a technical standpoint, my view is that the top priority right now is to ensure the stability of core services."

"I suggest prioritizing ensuring the smooth operation of the two core processes: order distribution and payment."

"At the algorithm level, we can try to simplify the non-core matching logic and first ensure the two key indicators of 'order acceptance success rate' and 'response speed'."

"At the same time, the technical team must conduct real-time monitoring and set up multi-level circuit breaker mechanisms to prevent a cascading failure effect."

"From an operations perspective, I suggest increasing incentives and subsidies/discounts."

"On the one hand, the reward for newly registered drivers who complete their first order will be doubled; on the other hand, the distribution of subsidies and discount coupons to consumers will be increased."

"The snow is quite heavy now, so I suggest that a special subsidy be launched for drivers who insist on taking orders during peak hours and in core areas, with the subsidy credited to their accounts in real time."

"We can also look for offline partners to set up temporary 'driver rest stops' that provide hot water, light meals, and a short rest area."

"Then there's public relations. The public opinion arena is the second battlefield, and it can't be ignored."

"On the one hand, we need to promote the benefits of Didi's new ride-hailing model. For car owners, it can make use of idle vehicle resources to earn some extra money, and for those without cars, it can provide more efficient, convenient, and affordable rides."

"On the other hand, the publicity should be precise. Don't just emphasize how good Didi Chuxing is. Highlight the 'irreplaceability' and 'social value' of the Didi model in solving sudden shortages of urban transportation capacity."

"Then we can collect some real stories of users and drivers finding warmth in each other's midst of wind and snow, and spread them through partner media."

"Finally, there's the issue of the team. I suggest you expand your ground sales team and take advantage of this snowstorm to further increase your user base."

"At the same time, build up your customer service team."

"For any potential complaints, customer service should be proactive and communicate with the customer. Don't forget about reputation for the sake of data; customer satisfaction is the most important thing."

Shen Mo's analysis hit the nail on the head, and the conference room fell into a brief silence.

Cheng took a deep breath, clasped his hands together on the table, his knuckles turning slightly white.

"Mr. Shen, you've pointed out the right direction. To be honest, the technology and operations departments have indeed developed similar contingency plans."

"Of course, your proposal also gave us more supplementary ideas, making our response more comprehensive."

"But...we also face a more practical problem."

He loosened his tie with a wry smile.

"The problem is a tight cash flow."

"That's part of the reason I invited you to come and provide guidance."

He opened the report in front of him, his tone becoming heavy.

"The financing we received from InkScar in the last round was mainly used for infrastructure construction, which is more than enough for our normal development pace."

"But the surge in traffic caused by this snowstorm has resulted in daily subsidy expenditures exceeding the original monthly budget."

"Server expansion, driver incentives, user subsidies... every single one of these is burning through cash."

The CFO will provide timely supplementary information.

"At the current rate of consumption, our funds can only last for three days at most."

"If we scale back now, we can survive, but we'll miss this once-in-a-lifetime market opportunity."

All eyes turned back to Shen Mo, and the air was filled with tense anticipation.

Cheng leaned forward, his voice carrying a resolute determination.

"Mr. Shen, we've discussed this many times; this is a crucial battle for Didi to establish its market position. So..."

He paused for a moment, then spoke solemnly.

Is Inkmark willing to participate in this round of emergency financing?

Shen Mo's gaze swept over every tense face in the conference room, finally settling on the swirling snow outside the window.

"If subsidies are stopped now, how much will order volume drop?"

"We expect to lose 60% of our new users."

Cheng Wei's voice was a little dry.

Shen Mo slowly stood up, his eyes gradually becoming sharp.

"I need to see three documents by 9:00 AM tomorrow: a detailed plan for the use of funds, a battle plan for the next 72 hours, and..."

He looked at Cheng Wei and asked, "What amount and share of investment do you want Mohen to participate in?"

Cheng Wei suddenly stood up: "What does President Shen mean?"

"Inkmark can be invested in."

He stood up, straightened his coat, and looked at Cheng Wei.

"I do have other plans later, so I'll be leaving now. Please prepare what I just mentioned. No need to see me off. See you tomorrow morning."

……

In a high-end residential area in Wangjing, Beijing, the crew of the TV series "A Little Reunion" is filming intensively.

Despite the cold winter, the indoor filming set was warm and even bustling with activity.

It was almost dark when I left Didi's office.

When Shen Mo arrived at the film set, he didn't disturb many people. He was led by the production assistant and quietly arrived behind the monitor.

Director Wang Jun was intently watching the screen, where Bai Mengyan, who plays Qiao Yingzi, was having a heated argument with her mother, who plays her.

"CUT! Great! That's a pass!"

Director Wang Jun called "cut" with satisfaction. When he turned around, he saw Shen Mo standing behind him and quickly stood up.

"Mr. Shen, why did you come in person? You didn't even tell me beforehand."

"Just passing by, thought I'd drop by."

Shen Mo turned his gaze away from the monitor and nodded to Wang Jun.

"Director Wang, how's Bai Mengyan doing lately?"

"Yes, Mengyan's performance was quite good; Mohen has done a good job training her."

At this moment, Bai Mengyan, who had just finished her performance, also saw Shen Mo.

The grievance and anger that belonged to Qiao Yingzi on her face vanished instantly, replaced by undisguised surprise, and her eyes lit up in a flash.

She didn't even care that she was still wearing her school uniform; like a happy little deer, she hopped over to Shen Mo in a few steps.

"Brother Mo! You're here!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, with an obvious hint of intimacy.

The way he called out "Brother Mo" was so natural and loud that Sha Yitao, who played Qiao Yingzi's parents, also walked over with a smile.

"Wow, Yingzi switches modes really fast when she sees her 'parents'."

Bai Mengyan then belatedly felt a little embarrassed, stuck out her tongue, but remained standing next to Shen Mo without moving.

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Sha Yi and Teacher Tao Hong. I hope Mengyan hasn't caused you any trouble?"

"Of course not," Sha Yi laughed heartily, looking at Bai Mengyan with admiration in his eyes.

"Mengyan is a bright and hardworking child; she has great potential."

"It's just that the emotional ups and downs were a bit too much, both on and off screen."

Tao Hong teased Bai Mengyan about her change in demeanor earlier, making a pointed remark.

Bai Mengyan's ears turned slightly red from what he said. She quietly tugged at Shen Mo's sleeve and muttered something under her breath.

"I didn't..."

A hint of a smile flashed across Shen Mo's eyes as he handed her the paper bag he had been carrying.

"A gift for visiting the set: the cheesecake you mentioned you wanted to eat."

"Wow!"

Bai Mengyan accepted it with delight, opened it, and saw that it was indeed the one she had been longing for. Her smile became even brighter.

"Thanks, Brother Mo! How did you know I really wanted to eat this today!"

She held the paper bag as if she were holding some precious treasure.

Today's scene is almost entirely about Qiao Yingzi's family, so apart from Sha Yi, Tao Hong, and Bai Mengyan, there are no other people.

After filming several scenes, it was already past 8 p.m. As a visitor to the set, Shen Mo naturally hosted a dinner for the entire crew at the hotel where they were staying.

After filming several scenes, it was already past 8 p.m. As a visitor to the set, Shen Mo naturally hosted a dinner for the entire crew at the hotel where they were staying.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Bai Mengyan and Tao Hong left first, leaving Shen Mo, Sha Yi, and Wang Jun to continue chatting.

It was almost midnight when Shen Mo finally checked in with the room key that the director's assistant had given him. This floor was filled with rooms for all the main actors.

He had just entered the room when there was a rapid but restrained knocking on the door.

As soon as the door opened, a figure carrying the fresh scent of shower gel quickly darted in.

The next second, her slender arms wrapped tightly around his waist, and her warm cheeks were buried in his chest.

Shen Mo was slightly taken aback, then gently closed the door behind him.

Bai Mengyan in his arms was still wearing the school uniform from the drama, but her slightly damp hair and the clean, soft fragrance emanating from her body indicated that she had already finished washing up.

She tilted her head back, her eyes shining brightly, filled with undisguised longing.

"Brother Mo..."

Her voice carried a hint of grievance, yet also a sigh of relief at finally finding someone to rely on.

"I think I'm... doomed."

Shen Mo did not push her away, but gently placed his hand on her back.

She continued to mutter to herself, as if she wanted to pour out all the words she had been holding back at once.

"You gave me time to think it over. I tried... I thought things would be different if I kept busy."

She sniffed, her voice tinged with frustration and helplessness.

"But I found it simply didn't work."

The farther away I am from you, and the longer it takes, the more I want to see you.

"These past few days, I've been looking at the script, but your image keeps flashing through my mind, and I'm finding it hard to get into character..."

So... I miss you!