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

"Love is Not Blind" emerged like a dark horse, shocking the film industry with its overwhelming return on investment.

The precise, ruthless, and emotionally resonant viral marketing strategy behind it became a classic case that was widely discussed in the marketing world at the end of 2011.

And the mastermind behind all of this is Inkhen Capital.

For the first time, this name is no longer solely associated with a mysterious foreign investment background and ruthless operations in the financial market.

Furthermore, it is endowed with accurate market insight, strong resource integration capabilities, and a precise grasp of the psychology of young consumers.

This "pledge of allegiance," forged from solid box office results and phenomenal social issues, has been seen by many.

This includes Xiaomi's team, which is currently working diligently to advance its Series B financing.

When Lei Jun was reviewing potential investors, Mohen Capital submitted more than just financial data.

The strategic vision of "fan economy", "trust node" and "circle belief" that Shen Mo had clearly articulated during their meeting months earlier.

This forms a perfect intertextuality with the online and offline marketing miracle of "Love is Not Blind".

This proves that Inkmark is not just a theorist, but possesses the terrifying execution capability to transform advanced strategies into explosive market results.

This strategic synergy value, which transcends that of a mere financial investor, dramatically increased Mohen's importance in Lei Jun's mind.

So, on December 1, 2011, Xiaomi officially announced the completion of its Series B financing, which shocked the entire technology and investment community.

This round of financing involved several top investment institutions, totaling $9000 million, with each institution offering 9% of its shares.

Among a list of renowned investment institutions, Inkstone Capital stands out.

Shen Mo successfully seized this crucial historical juncture and joined the fray.

In this round of investment, Mohen invested $1000 million and acquired a 1% stake in Xiaomi.

Judging solely from the amount and percentage of investment, compared to other established institutions with tens of millions of US dollars and deep backgrounds, it is significantly different.

The fledgling ink marks do indeed appear somewhat "weak".

In the vast pool of financing, 1% may seem insignificant.

But in Shen Mo's view, this was a crucial, even perfect, step.

The amount and percentage were never his primary goals.

While countless investors were scrambling to board Xiaomi's soon-to-be-launched giant ship, he successfully obtained that one-of-a-kind ticket.

This means that Mohen Capital has officially extended its reach into the core hardware gateway and ecosystem of the mobile internet for the next decade.

What he values ​​is the strategic position represented by that 1%.

An observer seat and voting rights that allow one to closely participate in and influence the development of future tech giants.

In his office, Shen Mo looked at the final investment agreement, a deep smile curving his lips.

Compared to his previous life, where he fought alone in the financial market and made a lot of profits but was also very controversial.

In this life, he is embedding his capital empire into the main artery of the times in a more stable and forward-looking way.

Xiaomi's 1% is like another carefully placed chess piece, firmly positioned in one of the most crucial places on the chessboard.

This 1% of energy will exceed everyone's imagination.

And all of this is just the beginning.

"Love is Not Blind" ultimately grossed 450 million yuan at the box office.

Based on Mohen Capital's 55% investment share, after deducting the cinema's share and various costs and promotional expenses, it is estimated that it will bring the company a net profit of about 1 million yuan.

This huge cash flow, if left to sit quietly in the account, would undoubtedly be a huge waste of resources.

Shen Mo quickly made arrangements, using a portion of the funds to further increase his holdings in core stocks he had previously favored, such as Tesla, Alibaba, Tencent, and Kweichow Moutai.

Meanwhile, an even bolder and more brilliant idea came to mind.

He vividly remembers that in 2013, a Korean drama called "My Love from the Star" swept across Asia like a hurricane.

Its influence transcends cultural barriers; even an "outsider" like him, who originally paid little attention to the entertainment industry, was deeply impressed by it, which is enough to prove the powerful charm of its script's core.

However, a real problem is looming ahead.

It's late 2011 now, and the original screenwriter of this show probably hasn't even started brainstorming an outline yet.

Even if his memory were enhanced, it would be impossible for him to retell the complete script that he had never read in detail.

But... there is one person who can.

That's Li Yitong, who also possesses enhanced memories and, as an actress from a previous life, must have carefully studied or even watched this drama repeatedly.

She is the best bridge, or even the only path, to turn this hit script from "memory" into "reality".

Thinking of this, Shen Mo immediately got up and walked towards Li Yitong's office.

Pushing open the door, I saw her sprawled on the sofa, completely unladylike, holding potato chips in one hand and swiping through an iPad screen with the other, which displayed a dazzling array of Taobao products.

She was humming an off-key song, looking exactly like a lazy cat enjoying a peaceful life.

"Consultant Li, your work hours seem quite pleasant, don't they?"

Shen Mo leaned against the door frame, his tone teasing.

Li Yitong looked up when she heard the voice, and when she saw it was him, her crescent-shaped eyes curved into a smile. Instead of restraining herself, she took a big bite of the potato chip and crunched loudly.

"I call this a work-life balance, to build up inspiration for the company's next major project! Understand?"

"What a coincidence."

Shen Mo walked over with a smile, sat down on the sofa next to her, and casually took a potato chip from her snack bag.

"I'm here to give you inspiration."

"Oh?"

Li Yitong became interested, put down her iPad, and sat up straight cross-legged.

"Tell us quickly, which golden egg have you set your sights on this time?"

Shen Mo did not answer directly, but instead described the grand scene created by "My Love from the Star" in the original timeline.

The whole nation is watching the drama, fried chicken and beer are sold out, and Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi have become a social phenomenon...

Li Yitong's eyes lit up as she listened. As someone who had once been in the industry, she understood better than Shen Mo what a hit of this magnitude meant.

"etc!"

She abruptly interrupted Shen Mo, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"You mean...we should...get this show out now?"

"That's right."

Shen Mo nodded, looking intently at her.

"The script is the core. I haven't seen the full version, but you definitely have. You can lead a few writers in the content department to 'create' this story."

Li Yitong instantly became excited, as if she had been injected with energy, and her previous laziness was swept away.

"That's right! How come I didn't think of that! Give me the script! I remember all those classic scenes and lines perfectly!"

She waved her arms excitedly.

"Do Min-joon, that ascetic alien professor, and Cheon Song-yi, that quirky yet adorable superstar..."

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Suddenly, she thought of something, her eyes darting over Shen Mo, a sly yet knowing smile appearing on her face, and she poked his shoulder with her finger.

"Mr. Shen, you're being so proactive, did you already have this planned in mind?"

"The male lead, Do Min-joon, is aloof, rational, has lived for hundreds of years, and is omnipotent—it's practically a perfect match for your current image!"

"The female lead, Cheon Song-yi, is a superstar, beautiful, lively, and adorable..."

She deliberately dragged out her tone, her crescent-shaped eyes full of mockery.

"So you want to have a 'publicly funded romance' with me, right?"

Shen Mo, realizing that she had hit the nail on the head, did not deny it, but simply raised an eyebrow and asked in return.

"What, is it that Advisor Li is unwilling?"

"Yes! Of course I'm willing!"

Li Yitong smiled like a cat that had just stolen some fish.

"Such a great project, such a suitable role, only a fool wouldn't take it! Besides..."

Her mind raced, and she immediately thought of maximizing resource utilization.

"Dilraba could play the role of Se-mi, the beautiful but slightly scheming female celebrity in the drama!"

"This role is quite outstanding. As her first drama after joining our company, it will definitely be a good opportunity for her to hone her skills!"

She became more and more excited as she talked, and had already begun to build the entire project blueprint in her mind.

"That's fantastic! We can use the money we earn from our own movies to make our own blockbuster TV series and promote our own artists!"

"Shen Mo, you're a true genius!"

Watching Li Yitong transform from a clueless nobody into a project initiator brimming with fighting spirit, Shen Mo's eyes lit up with a satisfied smile.

He knew that this idea had completely ignited her passion.

"Then it's settled."

Shen Mo made the decision.

"You should take the lead in setting up a project team as soon as possible, and first get the script outline and episode synopsis done."

"Funding, team, and external coordination are not problems."

Don't worry!

Li Yitong patted her chest confidently, then remembered something, tilted her head to look at him, and spoke with a hint of provocation in her tone.

"But Mr. Shen, are you ready to play an alien and have a romantic relationship with 'me'? Don't stay expressionless the whole time!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo merely glanced at her indifferently, his tone carrying an air of self-assured confidence.

"Do I need to make any special preparations to deal with you?"

"Shen Mo! You're asking for it!"