Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

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"What terrible thing has happened? Could it be that Huanrui's scandal has broken out and implicated us?"

Seeing Zhao Ruoyao's flustered appearance, Yang Mi also felt a chill run down her spine.

She had just sold off her shares in H&R Century Pictures last week because she sensed something was wrong with the company's finances.

Huanrui is currently preparing for a backdoor listing, and it's almost inevitable that it will be exposed to some messy financial problems.

Could she really be that unlucky?

"No, no, it's not that big of a deal!"

Zhao Ruoyao quickly comforted Yang Mi, and then told Yang Mi about how Tang Yan's short film had caused a small sensation inside Paradise Umbrella.

Meanwhile, the short film was sent directly to the final review committee of the Hangzhou G20 Organizing Committee and received a very high score.

It is highly likely to become a key promotional video for the Hangzhou G20 summit, showcasing the city's warmth.

This was equivalent to Tang Yan obtaining a city's calling card, which was used to showcase the city to 20 countries.

This is equivalent to giving Tang Yan a golden shield that cannot be broken in a short time.

"Really?"

After listening to Zhao Ruoyao's report, Yang Mi frowned.

This is certainly not good news.

If Tang Yan receives official recognition, their negative articles can no longer blindly continue to criticize Tang Yan and praise Dilraba.

Netizens are free to stir up trouble and create controversy.

However, a simple check of the data by the authorities would reveal that a large number of online troll companies are involved, which is clearly abnormal.

In this situation, accounts run by online troll companies that spread misinformation are easily banned.

Even the company might be summoned for questioning.

It's estimated that these online marketing companies are no longer willing to take on their jobs.

"Absolutely true!"

Zhao Ruoyao stated with certainty, "I have inside information that the organizing committee leaders are very satisfied with this short film, and even made the decision on the spot to include it in the final round."

"There was a leader who loved art. He even said while watching this short film that he felt as if he could sense a special, vibrant life force."

"In addition, he said that the hazy, misty scene of Tang Yan in the short film gave him an indescribable sense of beauty, and reminded him of when he was studying in Germany, he often went to a small city to see art exhibitions and listen to the local symphony orchestra perform."

"That small city is called Dresden."

"That leader said that this short film has the rigorous structure of classicism, but also the vitality of romanticism... I don't understand what that means, anyway, that leader had a very high opinion of Tang Yan's short film and wanted to meet the director named Lu Yunzhou."

The organizing committee leaders were captivated by this short film.

What else is there to say?

This short film is sure to win an award.

Tang Yan has definitely turned her life around.

Zhao Ruoyao never expected that Tang Yan would make a comeback in this way.

This was a track they had never imagined before.

They thought that Tang Yan would have to wait until her next critically acclaimed hit drama aired before she could make a comeback.

Who knew that an extraterrestrial demon would arrive, barging into the classical music world and casually taking Tang Yan on a journey, allowing Tang Yan to achieve a magnificent comeback.

Tang Yan even gained a fan within the G20 organizing committee.

Seeing Yang Mi's furrowed brows, Zhao Ruoyao thought for a moment and then said, "Besides that, I have another piece of gossip..."

"The organizing committee leaders are discussing with Paradise Umbrella Company and Tang Yan Studio whether we can cut out Paradise Umbrella's product placement and submit the short film as a pure art short film to participate in the Tokyo and Busan International Short Film Festivals."

"However, it seems that Paradise Umbrella is a little reluctant to send this short film to the Cannes GG Festival."

Both sides have their own plans.

From a promotional perspective, awards from international short film festivals are certainly more prestigious.

Cannes Guys Festival?

It doesn't sound sophisticated at all.

However, Paradise Umbrella spent 500 million yuan to have Lu Yunzhou shoot a short film for them and invited Tang Yan, a top-tier celebrity, in order to promote their corporate culture and build a century-old brand effect.

It wasn't to help director Lu Yunzhou win an award.

However, the organizing committee felt that the short film was of such high quality that simply broadcasting it would be a waste.

The organizing committee actually wants to bypass their company, directly buy out the copyright of this short film, and then submit it to the international short film festival?

For the organizing committee, this approach would naturally yield the greatest benefits.

If this short film were to participate in these film festivals now, it would likely win an award around June of next year.

The G20 summit will be held in September next year.

When the newly selected international short film award winners are screened during the summit, it will be an incredible achievement for the organizing committee leaders.

After all, those foreign dignitaries attending the conference only need to casually praise the short film, saying that Hangzhou is a good city.

With just that one sentence, the entire organizing committee staff were promoted and given raises, and then more promotions and raises... until they retired honorably!

What is 500 million to the staff of the organizing committee?

It's just the price of demolishing an old house during urban renewal.

They have spent countless amounts of money on this summit.

500 million is not even a drop in the ocean.

As for the final outcome, Yang Mi can imagine that Paradise Umbrella will most likely make concessions... They will probably only be able to obtain the right to use this short film after the G20 summit ends.

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"This is going to be difficult."

After pondering for a while, Yang Mi finally understood the connection and murmured, "I never expected Tang Yan to have such good fortune? Could this be considered a turnaround from bad luck to good luck?"

Zhao Ruoyao sighed and looked at Yang Mi expectantly: "Dilraba is about to take off, but she's already halfway there. Should we continue to set the pace?"

Of course she wanted to continue!

Anyway, she's a behind-the-scenes staff member, so when netizens criticize her, they'll only criticize Yang Mi, thinking that Yang Mi is ungrateful and doesn't care about sisterhood.

As for her, Zhao Ruoyao?

Do netizens know who she is?

However, if Dilraba becomes popular, she, as the company's vice president, will prove her business acumen.

This is a great thing for her career.

"Forget it."

Yang Mi gave Zhao Ruoyao a meaningful look, and sneered inwardly. *You want me to be your stepmother? Dream on!*

Top-tier media battles, involving mutual attacks and disparagement, are common tactics in the industry.

Even if Tang Yan couldn't outmaneuver herself, she could only swallow her bitterness and couldn't say anything.

Otherwise, netizens will just think she's a sore loser and a disgrace!

But if Tang Yan continues to embarrass herself now... what if this short film wins an international award?

It doesn't need to be a very big award.

Take, for example, a short film nomination at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

At this point, anyone who mocks Tang Yan's acting skills or says she was overshadowed by Dilraba... the internet has a long memory, and the boomerang will only bite back harder.

After all, Yang Mi knows better than anyone how much acting skill Dilraba has.

Dilraba's acting skills and delivery of lines... to put it bluntly, are not as good as her back then!

As for outshining her in terms of looks?

That's even more ridiculous.

Dilraba is 23 years old now, in the prime of her youth and beauty, while Tang Yan is already 32 years old... It's like bullying someone to compare Dilraba's appearance to Tang Yan's.

In a few years, when Dilraba's appearance starts to show some problems, her boomerang will only hurt her even more.

"This time, we might have crossed the line a bit. Even God is on Tang Yan's side. Otherwise, I really can't imagine how a self-taught director from the classical music circle could have gotten involved with Tang Yan?"

As a big star, Yang Mi still believes in the concept of luck.

Within this circle, almost everyone believes in luck.

"What about Reba? She just took off, but ran out of steam halfway through. She's really pushing herself. She's the kind of person who's bursting with ambition; she won't be content with being alone."

Zhao Ruoyao, on the other hand, is very optimistic about Dilraba.

Dilraba possesses a wild, untamed life force.

Just like in the 15th century, when Europeans first came to Africa and saw a vast expanse of black cattle and horses running across the wilderness, their excitement was indescribable.

She felt similarly every time she saw Dilraba.

Yang Mi thought for a moment, then turned to Zhao Ruoyao and asked, "Right now, the most popular top-tier celebrities in China are probably the 'Four Returned Sons,' right? So, among the 'Four Returned Sons,' who is the most popular?"

Without hesitation, Zhao Ruoyao replied, "Of course it's Lu Han!"

Yang Mi nodded and chuckled, "Perfect timing! I worked with Lu Han on the movie 'The Witness.' We have a pretty good relationship. Next month, during the movie's promotional period, I'll talk to him and then arrange for Dilraba to work with him, whether it's a reality show or a movie. Let's create a CP (couple pairing) for them!"

"For my sake, Lu Han probably won't say anything at first. By the time he realizes what's happening, it'll probably be too late."

"By then, Dilraba's popularity will have been fully cultivated!"

Sorry, Brother Lu Han.

Tang Yan is my best friend, I can't smoke too much of her stuff.

Anyway, you're a rich kid, so even if you retire from the entertainment industry, you'll still live a good life. You probably wouldn't mind if our Dilraba took a big swipe at you, right?

Hearing this, Zhao Ruoyao gave Yang Mi a thumbs-up with admiration: "Sister Mi, even Zhuge Liang would have to admit defeat in front of you!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi showed no expression and lightly dusted off the corner of her clothes.

With her intelligence, getting into Tsinghua University might be a bit difficult, but in the entertainment industry, she basically dominates every game.