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

Upon receiving the funds, Shen Mo did not delay at all. The first thing he did was to meet with Teng Huatao to fulfill the promise he made a month ago.

The signing ceremony was held at the same elegant teahouse, in the same private room, but the atmosphere was completely different from that of the first negotiation.

Teng Huatao arrived early, and when he saw Shen Mo appear on time with Li Yitong by his side, a relieved and eager smile appeared on his face.

"Director Fujii, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Shen Mo smiled and sat down, without any further pleasantries, indicating that he should get straight to the point.

"Mr. Shen, this is the formal contract drafted according to all the details we discussed before. Please take a look."

Teng Huatao pushed the contract towards him, a hint of tension in his eyes.

Shen Mo nodded and began to read intently.

He read extremely quickly, yet he didn't miss a single key clause: investment amount, share percentage, payment schedule, rights and responsibilities of both parties, copyright ownership, profit distribution...

Li Yitong sat quietly to the side, noticing director Teng Huatao's fingers gripping the teacup tightly.

She didn't interrupt, but instead pointed out the clauses that needed to be reviewed to Shen Mo at appropriate times, tacitly playing the role of assistant.

After confirming that all the terms were correct and completely consistent with the previously reached consensus, Shen Mo raised his head, met Tengu Katao's expectant gaze, and gave him a reassuring smile.

"No problem, Director Teng. The contract is perfect."

He picked up the heavy fountain pen on the table, signed his name, and then solemnly stamped the official seal of "Mohen Capital".

"It's a pleasure working with you, Director Teng." Shen Mo extended his hand.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Mr. Shen! That's wonderful!" Teng Huatao gripped Shen Mo's hand tightly, his excitement overflowing, a huge weight finally lifted from his heart.

Once the contract was signed, Shen Mo immediately fulfilled his promise.

He had already reported the large transfer to the bank where the company account was located in advance, and completed the first investment payment of 2.4 million yuan on the spot through online banking.

"Director Teng, the first payment has been wired and is expected to arrive soon. The subsequent two payments will be made strictly in accordance with the contract, on time when filming begins and when the filming is halfway through."

Shen Mo's actions were clean and efficient, and his words were full of convincing power.

"This... Mr. Shen, your efficiency is incredible..."

Teng Huatao was speechless for a moment as he watched Shen Mo's actions.

He had seen too many investors who delayed payments and argued over things; those as efficient and trustworthy as Shen Mo were extremely rare.

"With the funding secured, Director Teng, you can now assemble your team."

Shen Mo raised his glass, using tea instead of wine, and said, "I believe that under your direction, 'Love is Not Blind' will definitely become a dark horse."

When he left the teahouse, Teng Huatao's steps were noticeably lighter, and his back view was full of energy ready to be unleashed.

Li Yitong walked beside Shen Mo, gently touched his arm, and smiled with her eyes crinkling.

"Mr. Shen, you're awesome! Eight million just like that?"

The moment the investment funds were successfully transferred, Shen Mo felt a clear sense of boundaries.

Whether it's communicating details with Director Teng, reviewing legal provisions, monitoring the Hong Kong stock market, or writing business plans.

These small tasks were quickly draining his energy; even transferring money required his intervention, which made him realize that he really needed to build a team.

His battleground will be on macro-strategy and key decisions, rather than these trivial daily operations.

He acted quickly and found a top headhunting firm in Shanghai.

Over the phone, he gave out a few names and some vague background information.

These people were all capable generals under his command in their previous lives.

However, in the summer of 2011, they were probably just unknown soldiers.

Shen Mo knew their potential and loyalty, and now that he had recruited them and was training them himself, he felt more at ease.

The headhunters were surprisingly efficient.

Just one week later, the first core member, Zhou Wanqing, who was still a bit green at the time and was in charge of legal and risk control, sat down opposite Shen Mo.

Shen Mo didn't make empty promises; instead, he presented her with a detailed business plan and a list of completed Hong Kong stock investments and film and television project investments.

"Inkmark Capital has zero tolerance for risk. We need you to build a solid defense."

Shen Mo looked at her and said, "Your stage will be much bigger than you can imagine right now."

Zhou Wanqing's gaze shifted from surprise to shock as she flipped through the documents. Without much hesitation, she accepted the task and became the manager of the comprehensive management department at Mohen Capital.

Shen Mo directly entrusted her with the task of building the basic team.

He only cares about the result, not the process.

Soon, with Zhou Wanqing's efficient operation, the basic team members, including those in human resources, legal affairs, and accounting, were gradually in place.

Meanwhile, several young people who met Shen Mo's requirements for "potential stocks" also started working one after another.

Investment Analyst, Chen Jun. Public Relations and Corporate Affairs Specialist, Lin Wei. Entertainment Investment Assistant, Wang Siyu.

When Shen Mo saw this core team, which was beginning to take shape, in his office, a long-lost feeling of being in complete control arose spontaneously.

He knew that the seeds of capital had been sown, and now the framework of talent had been initially established.

His behemoth, named "Ink Trace Capital," is finally about to lay down its moorings and prepare to sail into the vast and magnificent deep sea.

The week after the meeting, on a quiet afternoon, the last crucial piece of the puzzle that Shen Mo had been waiting for arrived.

Zhou Wanqing led a middle-aged man in a dark suit, with a capable demeanor, into the temporary office.

His name is Zhao Feng, and he is the top trader in Shen Mo's memories of his previous life.

But in 2011, he was still a rough diamond in need of polishing.

Without much small talk, Shen Mo led Zhao Feng directly to the work area equipped with a multi-screen professional trading computer.

He brought up the Hang Seng Index chart, dragged the candlestick chart, and pointed to several key areas on the screen.

"Here are our first short positions, with an average cost around 23600 points."

Shen Mo first clarified the current situation.

Then, his finger moved to the high point area of ​​22600 points formed by the recent rebound, and his tone became firm and unquestionable.

"Our core strategy for the next month can be summed up in four words: sell on rallies."

"Any market rebound to the 22700 to 22800 point range would be an excellent opportunity for us to increase our holdings."

"The authority I'm giving you is to use the HK$400 million margin we've reserved, along with any potential profits, to establish an additional short position of no more than 400 lots in batches near this resistance zone."

Zhao Feng's gaze narrowed slightly; this strategy sounded bold and radical.

"As for risk control," Shen Mo's tone became even colder.

"My bottom line for you is that if the Hang Seng Index breaks through and holds above 22900 points, you must stop loss and exit the market without any hesitation."

This stop-loss level was set above what he remembered as an "ironclad top" that could never be breached.

"You have only one objective in all your operations."

"Complete our short positions by August."

He paused, then looked intently at Zhao Feng.

"Then, forget about the fluctuations, forget about unrealized profits and losses. Before August, unless the stop-loss line is triggered, do not take any proactive measures to close positions."

Zhao Feng took a deep breath.

He had never heard such a resolute, long-term instruction.

A great deal of doubt arose in his mind, but the all-knowing calmness and powerful confidence in Shen Mo's eyes created a unique persuasiveness.

"I understand, Mr. Shen."

Zhao Feng nodded emphatically, his professionalism allowing him to suppress all his doubts.

"Sell on rallies, bottom line at 22900, wait for August. I will strictly follow this strategy."

Shen Mo patted his shoulder, his trust and reliance evident in his gesture.

"You will be fully responsible for the specific position management and intraday execution. Just send me a daily operation report."

Shen Mo nodded as he looked in the direction he left; the most crucial "execution engine" was now in place.

Now, he can finally be freed from tedious transaction monitoring and devote more energy to a larger, untapped market.