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

The next day, carrying the official contract carefully prepared by the legal department, Li Yitong returned to the set of "Beijing Love Story".

The signing process with Chen Sicheng went exceptionally smoothly. Seeing the bright red seal of Mohen Capital on the contract, Li Yitong felt a weight lifted from her heart, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

After signing the document, Chen Sicheng was in a great mood and enthusiastically made a suggestion.

"Mr. Li, since all the main actors are here today, would you like to go to the filming location? I'd like to introduce our new partner to everyone."

Li Yitong's heart skipped a beat; this was a great opportunity to formally integrate into the circle and build connections.

"Of course, then I'll have to bother Director Chen."

Upon arriving at the filming area, Chen Sicheng clapped his hands, attracting the attention of the actors who were resting or rehearsing.

"Everyone, let me introduce you," Chen Sicheng stepped aside, letting Li Yitong stand in front of him, his tone somewhat solemn.

"This is Ms. Li Yitong, CEO of Mohen Capital."

"They are also the new investors in our 'Beijing Love Story' project. Thanks to the strong support of Mr. Li and Mohen Capital, our filming was able to continue."

Instantly, almost everyone on set focused their attention on Li Yitong.

Surprise, curiosity, scrutiny, friendliness... all sorts of gazes, each carrying a different meaning, were cast upon her.

"Wow, Mr. Li looks so young!"

"Ink Trace Capital? I've heard of it recently, it seems pretty impressive."

"Thank you for your support, Mr. Li!"

"Mr. Li has excellent taste!"

After a brief silence, a barrage of well-intentioned praise and flattery followed.

This feeling of being noticed and valued was a completely new and wonderful experience for Li Yitong, who was used to being cautious and meticulous on set in her previous life.

She is no longer the actress "Li Yitong" who needs to take the initiative to greet others and fight for opportunities, but the investor "President Li" who is needed and thanked.

Suppressing a slight unease, he put on a polite and friendly smile and nodded slightly.

"You're too kind, everyone. It was Director Chen and the rest of the creative team who impressed me. I'm honored to be a part of this."

At Chen Sicheng's signal, several main actors walked over one after another, forming a loose semicircle.

Li Chen stepped forward first, his attitude humble and sincere. He bowed slightly and clasped his hands together in front of him, gently waving them.

"Thank you for your support, Mr. Li. I am Li Chen."

As one of the investors in this drama, he almost staked his entire fortune, making his first foray behind the scenes as a producer. Mohen's investment was a timely help.

"Brother Chen, you're too kind," Li Yitong replied with a smile, her gaze sweeping over his still somewhat immature face, her heart filled with a mischievous glint.

This future "Big Black Bull" looks quite cute in his youth; I really want to see his heart-shaped stone.

Zhang Yi stood calmly to the side. He was a rather traditional actor, and at this moment he appeared somewhat reserved. He smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Mr. Li, thank you."

Looking at the face before her, untouched by the passage of time, Li Yitong suddenly thought of An Xin, the character she played in the drama "Raging Storm," and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Zhang Yi was somewhat bewildered by the laughter, and unconsciously raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Mr. Li, is there... something wrong with me?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Li Yitong quickly waved her hand, her crescent-shaped eyes curving into a beautiful arc.

"Teacher Zhang Yi, I really love your acting. Just now, a funny scene suddenly came to mind, and I couldn't help but say it."

Although he didn't get what Li Yitong was laughing at, Zhang Yi still laughed along with her with a big smile.

Then Tong Liya walked forward gracefully. At this moment, her beauty was already beginning to shine. She was wearing a plain long dress, so beautiful that Li Yitong wanted to flirt with her.

"Hello, Mr. Li, I'm Tong Liya." Her voice was soft, with a hint of shyness.

After carefully examining Li Yitong for a moment, she suddenly winked playfully and lowered her voice, "President Li, you are so beautiful, you have the makings of a star."

Li Yitong was overjoyed by the praise, her crescent-shaped eyes curving even deeper. She stepped forward and affectionately took Tong Liya's fair hand.

"Sister Ya Ya, please stop teasing me. How could I dare say I'm pretty in front of you?"

This affectionate address made Tong Liya pause slightly, then she smiled knowingly and grabbed Li Yitong's hand.

"Mr. Li, your hands are so beautiful, so slender and long, and your skin is so smooth. How do you take care of them? Can you teach me?"

"Mr. Li!"

Before Li Yitong could answer, Zhang Xinyi bounced over playfully and grabbed Li Yitong's other arm.

"Yes! Yes! Ms. Li, you are so beautiful! Do you have any secrets you can teach us?"

"Ahem!" Wang Siyu quietly spoke up from the side, "President Li is only 21 years old this year, he doesn't need any skincare."

The atmosphere froze for a moment, a little awkward.

Just then, a unique, alluring, sweet voice came from behind: "President Li."

Li Yitong didn't need to turn around to know who it was. She turned around gracefully and came face to face with Yang Mi, who had just finished filming and was walking over. Her appearance unintentionally broke the awkwardness of the situation.

At this time, Yang Mi became a sensation because of "Palace", exuding the vivacity of a young girl and the confidence of a rising star.

She strode forward, extended her slender hand, and smiled brightly.

"Hello, Mr. Li, I'm Yang Mi. Director Chen was talking about you yesterday. You're even more beautiful in person than he described. Your smiling eyes are so lovely."

"Thank you for the compliment, Sister Honey."

Li Yitong naturally took her hand and then affectionately linked arms with her.

"I'm a huge fan of yours. I've been following you since Guo Xiang. I'm so happy to finally see 'Qingchuan' in person today!"

Having worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade, Li Yitong knows the personalities of these top-tier celebrity colleagues all too well; even if she doesn't know them personally, she's probably heard rumors about them.

With just a few words, Yang Mi was charmed into becoming a big cutie. A beautiful investor who was also her fan made her beam with joy.

The way the two women walked hand in hand and talked in hushed tones would make anyone assume they were best friends who had known each other for many years.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Li, for your kind words. By the way, what were you talking about with everyone just now, Mr. Li? I'd like to join in."

"We just found out that Mr. Li is only 21 years old."

Zhang Xinyi casually picked up the conversation, looking surprised and admiring.

"You're so accomplished at such a young age. Oh, I didn't get a chance to introduce myself earlier. Hello, Mr. Li, my name is Zhang Xinyi."

"21 years old?" Yang Mi was genuinely shocked.

[Whose daughter is this? So young, so beautiful, and so rich! I need to really protect her fan base! She might even get me a role in a film or TV series with my money!!]

"Mr. Li, would you be interested in having a cameo role in our show? With your looks, it's a shame you're not acting. What a waste!"

Li Yitong is really enjoying herself, she's a top star! Hahaha... So awesome!

Her smiling eyes darted around, her pupils darting about, and who knows what wicked thoughts were slipping through her mind.

"Sigh... Sister Mi, Sister Ya Ya, Sister Xin Yi, please just call me Yi Tong or Tong Tong. Mr. Li, that sounds too formal!"

"Tongtong is so nice! Tongtong is so pretty! Would you like to come play with us, Tongtong?"

Yang Mi, arm in arm with Li Yitong, followed the pole and went for it, her unique, sweet voice full of affection.

"Great! I'd love to learn from you ladies and experience the entertainment industry myself."

"But that depends on Director Chen, whether there are any suitable roles available."

Li Yitong had long planned to make cameo appearances in various popular TV dramas, thereby creating a golden image of herself as a lucky charm. And now, just in time!

"Absolutely! I wouldn't let go of such a beautiful woman's opportunity for a cameo role."

"Then I can confidently look forward to the cameo role that Director Chen has designed for me!"

After leaving the film set and getting into her car, Li Yitong looked out the window at the rapidly receding street scene, thinking about the few WeChat contacts she had just added. She proudly raised her chin and closed her eyes.

[The investors are feeling great!]

From this moment on, Sister Li's entertainment journey officially began!

Then, unable to resist, she took out her phone, found Shen Mo's WeChat, and typed quickly.

"President Shen, reporting for duty! The 'Beijing Love Story' project is a done deal!"

Click send.