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Chapter 87 Ji Yun's First Fan Club (Day 1 of 10,000 words, requesting votes at the beginning of the month)

a few days later.

In August, Shanghai is so hot it feels like you're being steamed alive.

The underground office of Tiandao Culture was blasting cold air.

Liu Shishi was wrapped in a small blanket, curled up on the sofa, scrolling through her phone.

Naza and Zhao Liying squeezed in front of another computer to watch the upcoming box office curve for "Lost in Thailand".

The line is still climbing upwards, and it's about to reach the summit.

One minute later, the data from yesterday was updated.

"Two hundred million!" Naza suddenly screamed, almost falling off her chair.

Zhao Liying grabbed her and was pulled to one side, the two of them swaying like conjoined twins before finally regaining their balance.

The number on the screen was still ticking: 200,013,478 yuan.

Naza turned around and looked around: "Where's the boss?"

Liu Shishi put down her phone and gestured towards the inner room with her chin: "He's on the phone. It hasn't stopped since this morning. They're all asking him for collaborations."

The door to the inner room was ajar, and Ji Yun's voice could be faintly heard: "Don't rush, we can talk about the schedule later... The script will be sent to your email... You name your fee, and if it's suitable, we'll sign..."

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He spoke at a consistently unhurried pace, like someone picking out cabbages at a market.

Naza eavesdropped through the crack in the door for a while, then pulled his head back and whispered, "I heard him say the company is going to make three movies, three! That's amazing!"

Zhao Liying's eyes widened, her mind wandering to all sorts of fantasies.

Liu Shishi, on the other hand, was much calmer. She only slightly curled the corners of her mouth before quickly pursing it back and pretending not to care as she continued scrolling through her phone.

Hearing Nazha and the others praise Ji Yun made her feel inexplicably pleased.

The light from Na Zha lingered on Liu Shishi's face for two seconds, then he leaned in mischievously and whispered in Zhao Liying's ear, "You know, Shishi's skin is getting better and better, doesn't it? Does the boss really have some secret formula?"

Zhao Liying's ears turned bright red instantly, and she covered her mouth with her hand, feeling like she was about to understand something, as a "witness to the duet dance"...

Liu Shishi wasn't listening; she was thinking about something else.

Last night, Tangren Media urged her to return. Sister Cai issued an ultimatum: if she doesn't come back soon, she won't be able to catch up with the new drama.

In the office, Ji Yun hung up the last phone call, leaned back in her chair, and rubbed her temples.

On the table lay a list of the core team he had selected for his new project in the past few days: screenwriter, director, producer... Each name was marked with a checkmark or an X.

"Boss!" Zhao Liying pushed open the door, holding up her phone. "Guess who called?"

"No time to guess."

"What... Li Xue! She's the younger sister of 'Frozen,' the head of Huayi Brothers' talent agency department, the one who dragged me out of the office!" Zhao Liying's voice cracked with excitement. "She said she wants to ask you out to dinner!"

Ji Yun raised an eyebrow.

He sent Zhao Liying to dig up Li Xue before, purely out of a "let's try our luck" mentality.

The head of Huayi Brothers' talent agency manages hundreds of artists; such a person cannot be poached so easily.

But now that the other party has taken the initiative to call and invite me to dinner, it shows that their attitude has softened.

If she could come, she could help him manage the film and television artists he was about to sign, or the newcomers that idol variety shows were going to sign.

"What else did she say?"

Zhao Liying pulled out a text message and read: "I'm very interested in Tiandao Culture's new project and hope to discuss the possibility of cooperation in person. In addition, she said that several artists' contracts are about to expire, so perhaps we could talk about that as well."

Ji Yun smiled.

It's just a collaboration... that's fine too. Huayi Brothers has been in turmoil internally for the past two years. After the falling out between the two CEOs and Wang Jinhua, the company suffered a major blow. Li Xue, the head of the talent agency department, is caught in the middle and has a difficult position. Considering Huayi Brothers' series of mysterious actions that could ruin the company in the future... Ji Yun is not in a hurry at all. It's enough to have some contact.

"I've arranged to meet her in two weeks; I'm flying to Hong Kong in the next couple of days."

Ji Yun stood up and picked up her coat.

"Before that, we need to take care of a few other things."

Zhao Liying quickly pulled out her notebook, adopting the posture of a secretary coming online.

Ji Yun glanced at her: "You don't need to remember, you're coming with me this time."

Zhao Liying almost dropped the pen in her hand.

She? Going to Hong Kong? On a business trip with her boss?

A series of thoughts flashed through her mind:

Has your passport expired?

How many outfits should I bring? Should I wear makeup?

Will Liu Shishi be jealous?

Ji Yun had already left the office, but turned back to look at her: "What are you standing there for?"

Zhao Liying jumped up and followed after him with small, quick steps, her face flushed.

Outside the office.

When Naza saw Ji Yun come out, he immediately jumped up from the sofa.

He pulled Ji Yun to sit on a stool, stood behind him and pressed his head down, saying in a muffled voice, "Boss, could you reserve a role for me in a company project?"

"Your variety show is already in preparation, and you still have to practice singing and dancing. Are you sure you can manage?"

Naza deflated, pouting, and said, "I still want to be an actress."

Ji Yun glanced at her: "I think you're trying to slack off."

Naza, his secret exposed, grinned sheepishly and patted Ji Yun's shoulder in a fawning manner, pleading with the other two girls, "Senior Sister, Sister Liying, please help me!"

Liu Shishi was standing there in a daze when she heard Nazha ask her for help. She subconsciously squatted down next to Ji Yun's legs. When she came to her senses, she was stunned and quickly pressed Ji Yun's thighs to cover up her embarrassment.

Zhao Liying rolled her eyes at Na Zha, but still stepped forward to massage Ji Yun's arm.

The three women served their master like maids.

"Alright, I'll reserve a cameo role for you, we'll talk about the other roles later." Ji Yun said helplessly as she was held down by the three women.

Naza didn't mind at all, smiled contentedly, and massaged even more intently.

Liu Shishi squatted there, wanting to say something, but her lips moved and she swallowed back. After a while, she said softly, "Sister Cai told me to go back tomorrow for martial arts training."

Ji Yun looked down at her.

Her eyelashes drooped, and her fingers rubbed against his leg, as if to say, "If you ask me to stay, I won't leave."

"Then let's go," Ji Yun said.

Liu Shishi paused, her fingers moving slightly.

"I still have to stay in Hong Kong for a few more days," Ji Yun said again, "I'll come see you when I get back."

Liu Shishi raised her head, her eyes lighting up.

She tried to suppress her smile, her face flushed, and nodded casually, "Then send me a message when you arrive."

Na Zha frantically winked at Zhao Liying from the side: Look, I told you Shishi's skin has gotten better, it's so smooth!

Zhao Liying responded with an even more frantic look: Stop looking, this is not something you can look at!

Ji Yun broke free from the three demons' entanglement and pushed open the company door.

The August sun was pouring down, scorching hot.

He squinted, took out his phone, and dialed a number.

"Sister Fei, the thing I mentioned last time about organizing an idol talent show, the deal with Shanghai TV is almost done... I'd like you to introduce me to a few musicians. Okay, let's arrange it together then."

After hanging up, he dialed another number.

"Sister Yuanyuan, could you help me get a South Korean girl group called 'Girls' Thigh Era' to be my variety show mentors?"

Gao Yuanyuan's voice on the other end of the phone was tinged with laughter: "I might have to go abroad again, but I can't be small when I get back to Bao."

Ji Yun laughed as she walked, "My QQ space is big enough."

"You rascal!" Gao Yuanyuan laughed on the other end of the phone, then lowered her voice and said, "Get ready," before hanging up.

Meanwhile, Tianya Forum.

A post was immediately trending after it was published.

Title: "Lost in Thailand Box Office Surpasses 200 Million Yuan! Sisters, Do You Remember Those Posts That Criticized It Three Months Ago?"

The original poster, "White Dew Turns to Frost," started their post with a series of screenshots.

Every single post from the past few months that criticized Ji Yun as a pirate, accused him of sexually harassing actresses, and said that a student like him couldn't possibly make a good movie has been dug up.

"I hereby officially declare: From today onwards, I am a die-hard fan of Ji Yun."

I used to prefer Korean drama idols, and when I saw him being criticized, I honestly joined in with a few insults myself. But he proved himself with a movie, defeated Orange Sky Entertainment in a public opinion war, and slapped all the haters in the face with 200 million yuan in box office revenue.

When he was being attacked online, he didn't try to gain sympathy or write long posts complaining. He simply finished filming the movie quietly, and by the time he started speaking, his opponent's corpse had already floated down on its own.

The comments section surged to 3,000 posts within half an hour.

"The original poster is right! I started following him from 'Seven Deadly Sins,' and back then I thought this young man was too arrogant. But after watching 'Lost in Thailand,' I can only say he has the right to be arrogant."

"Two hundred million in box office revenue, folks! A budget of 253 million, and two hundred million in box office revenue! What kind of return on investment is that? I can't figure it out, can someone help me calculate it?"

"Upstairs, it's probably eight thousand times."

"? Don't lie to me, I'm bad at math."

"This doesn't even include the 300 million he made by shorting US stocks."

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"...So he's only 18 this year, and his net worth is already close to 500 million?"

"With those big stars willing to act for him for free, he earned more from this film than what's on paper. He didn't just earn a salary; he gained connections throughout the entertainment industry. Now, if you wanted to get Liu Yifei to make a cameo appearance for free, could you do it?"

"Sissi: I might consider other people, but with Ji Yun, I'd be willing to pay anyone. Waaaa, my Liu Yun CP."

"Hey upstairs, watch out, Gao Yuanyuan's fans might come after you."

"Gao Yuanyuan's fans are already on their way (doge). But to be honest, I was totally shipping them when Yuanyuan posted that blog for him. That must have been her first public appearance after the breakup, right? She was criticized for so long without saying a word, but she took the initiative to post a blog for Ji Yun."

"Did you guys see the post Liu Yifei liked using a secondary account? Even though her mother came out to deny it was her, I absolutely refuse to believe it. That photo angle, that cat, that windowsill—who else could take that picture if it wasn't her?"

"Have you all forgotten about Liu Shishi from the Tang Dynasty?!"

Who is Liu Shishi?

"She's the mistress from 'Lost in Thailand'! She's incredibly beautiful and has a great presence. I heard she's a new actress signed by Cai Yinong."

"Wait a minute, isn't the mistress supposed to be a glamorous character? Why cast a pure and innocent young actress to play her?"

"So you haven't seen the movie yet?? Go see it now!! Ji Yun's casting is amazing. Liu Shishi's portrayal of the mistress isn't glamorous at all; she's the kind of clean-cut, refreshing female college student. You'll immediately understand why Xu Zheng, that middle-aged man, was attracted to her. It's not because she's promiscuous, but because she resembles his wife when she was young."

"Holy crap, now that you mention it, I suddenly understand. The protagonist's wife is played by Sun Li, and Sun Li looks a lot like Liu Shishi—both are the aloof and gentle type. So, the woman Li Chenggong found outside wasn't a different woman, but a younger version of his wife." Ji Yun's casting was incredibly meticulous.

"So what exactly is the relationship between Liu Shishi and Ji Yun? I saw the group photo from the celebration banquet, and she was standing behind Ji Yun, in that position... you guys think about it, you guys think about it carefully."

"And that little assistant, the round-faced one, what's her name, Zhao Liying? She's standing next to Ji Yun, handing him a wine glass. Are you sure she's an assistant?"

"There was also a tall, beautiful woman from Xinjiang standing in the corner, who kept looking at Ji Yun. Someone found out her name is Nazha, and she used to be a model."

"That's enough, that's enough. The beauties around Ji Yun could form a girl group."

"Speaking of girl groups, has anyone noticed that Ji Yun changed his blog bio? He followed several music producers' accounts a couple of days ago."

"What do you mean? Is he going to make music?"

"Possibly. The songs he wrote for the princess have been dug up again, like 'Chasing the Light' and 'Slowly Falling in Love with You,' and I listened to them on repeat all day."

"The song 'Slowly Falling in Love with You' is simply a masterpiece. My boyfriend sang it, and then... he became my ex-boyfriend."

"Let's talk about it upstairs."

"That's awful. I suggest you watch 'Lost in Thailand' again to help you heal."

"I've watched it three times, with different people each time. The first time with blind date #1, the second time with blind date #2..."

I was so focused on researching potential blind dates that this was the third time I went to see a midnight showing by myself.

I remembered Li Tao's scene for a long time. The look in that female con artist's eyes as she held her daughter—just that one look—made me forgive her.

"That scene was a long take! I only found out later when I watched the behind-the-scenes footage that it was a seven-minute long take, all in one take. Li Tao's eyes were swollen from crying after filming, and she said it was the best mother role she had ever played. She said she was stunned when Ji Yun demonstrated it for her."

"Ji Yun can act?"

"He's from the Shanghai Theatre Academy's acting department! Although he didn't attend many classes, he really knows how. In the behind-the-scenes footage, the gesture he made when Li Shifan was fixing her hair at home—that gesture was amazing! I instantly became a fan."

Where can I watch this behind-the-scenes footage? Please provide a link!

"Tiandao Culture's official blog just posted it yesterday, and Tangren Media also reposted it. You can find it by searching for it."

"Hilarious! Tiandao Culture has finally remembered that it has an official blog."

When Orange Sky criticized them before, they didn't even have a proper official account; they relied entirely on Ji Yun's personal blog for their content.

"Now it's here. And have you noticed, their official Weibo account has a very lively style, unlike those serious company accounts?"

I posted something this morning:

The boss answered eighty phone calls in his office and turned on three phones.

"Boss, look at me! o(T-T)o." The accompanying photo shows Ji Yun buried in a pile of documents, with only the top of her head visible.

"Hahahaha, this is hilarious. Who's running this official Weibo account? I suggest they give them more money."

"It seems to be that Xinjiang beauty, Nazar. She was even arguing with netizens in the comments. Someone said Ji Yun looks like a certain male celebrity, and she directly replied, 'Not as good as my boss's hair.' I was dying of laughter at the comments below."

"Naza is really beautiful."

A friend of mine in Shanghai said that a few days ago he saw a stunningly beautiful woman buying coffee at a shopping mall. She looked like a tall, mixed-race person. He was immediately smitten and went up to ask for her phone number. When he got home and called her, he was answered by a 70-year-old man.

Later I found out it was Naza, it cracked me up.

"I've already become a fan of hers. Although she doesn't seem to have any works yet, I've followed her because of her straightforwardness when she confronts netizens."

"Has anyone noticed that Ji Yun's blog has gained a lot of new followers? His following list suddenly includes someone named Liu Cixing, someone named Gu Man, and someone named Tianxia Bachang..."

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"Liu Cixing? That science fiction writer? Gu Man's 'Love O2O'?"

"Yes! Liu Cixin is the author of 'The Three-Body Problem.' I now seriously suspect that Ji Yun wants to buy the copyright to 'The Three-Body Problem.'"

"Isn't 'The Three-Body Problem' a science fiction novel? Are you going to make a movie about it?"

"Ji Yun could make a comedy about the Spring Festival travel rush into a 200 million yuan box office hit, are you sure he can't make a sci-fi film?"

"I'm already looking forward to it. No matter what he's making, I'll definitely go to the cinema to see it."

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