Chapter 758
Attending the Gala, Dazzling with Stars
Sui Lingfang's words piqued Mr. Yang's interest.
He had always been curious about the screenwriters hired by Morning Light Entertainment.
Sui Lingfang had mentioned before that she would introduce the screenwriter to him, so he had been keeping that in mind.
It seems that Morning Light Entertainment is taking this new screenwriter very seriously.
Yiyi Media has some connections in the industry. They had previously inquired with many screenwriters about the drama "Jinli" and extended invitations to them.
However, many well-known screenwriters either had projects they were busy with or their writing styles did not fit the suspenseful atmosphere of "The Invisible Secret," so a suitable screenwriter has not been found.
In this situation, Morning Light Entertainment suddenly claimed that it had found a suitable screenwriter to write the script.
How could this not pique the curiosity of the people at Yiyi Media?
Mr. Yang couldn't help but ask, "Which new screenwriter is it that you have such high hopes for?"
Sui Lingfang said calmly, "You'll see him at the banquet tonight."
Before long, night fell, and this time it was a dinner party attended by many industry leaders.
In addition to Jin Li and two other A-list celebrities, Chenxi Entertainment also brought several other stars to participate.
Zhang Guang also brought all the members of March Band to participate.
Jinli attracted a lot of attention as soon as she appeared at the banquet.
The way those people looked at her was intense, like they were looking at a "God of Wealth" or a "gold ingot".
Everyone in the industry knows that Jinli has a very discerning eye for selecting scripts and projects; every script and project she chooses becomes a hit.
Chenxi Entertainment has accumulated a substantial amount of film and television special funds by repeatedly catching the right trend in its investments, and is now gearing up to develop its business in the film and television industry.
Regardless of how Chenxi Entertainment and Yiyi Media reached their cooperation agreement.
The fact that the two companies were able to reach a cooperation agreement and jointly invest in and produce a TV series tailored for Jinli is a signal.
Morning Light Entertainment is also entering the film and television industry!
As soon as Jinli arrived, she was immediately surrounded by many investors.
They all wanted to know what direction her next investment would take, and they wanted to know if it was still possible to get on board now, since they had plenty of money.
The surrounding celebrities were filled with envy upon seeing this.
Coincidentally, there were also some celebrities from Tianding here. Those celebrities looked at March Sky and then at Jinli, a hint of jealousy flashing in their eyes.
Someone whispered, "Jinli has such good taste, it's understandable that they want to participate in Jinli's projects, but why are so many investors surrounding even March Sky?"
"Don't you know? Apart from Chen Lin, who is too eccentric and can't develop in the film and television industry, the other three members of March Sky have all made it into the film and television industry. I guess those people want to talk to March Sky about cooperation."
"Yes, especially Gu Cheng. He has starred in blockbusters like 'Desperate Counterattack' and 'Dawn 2' one after another. He is the absolute male lead in 'Desperate Counterattack'. As long as this drama doesn't flop, his future will be bright!"
The artists from Tianding spoke of this with great longing.
"Their film and television resources are so abundant, unlike our company, which can only provide various variety show resources."
But now they don't even have a decent stage to perform on, yet the company is known for its idol groups, and there are simply no good development opportunities in China.
"Hehe, after June Summer's storm has passed, she's back in business. The gigs we finally got are going to be taken away by June Summer again."
Just you wait and see, this June, Xia will definitely get a major recommendation from the company!
"Yixuan, why are you still standing here? Didn't I tell you to go and say hello to your former manager?"
Suddenly, a person appeared in front of He Yixuan; it was her current agent at Tianding Entertainment.
He Yixuan pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "I'm no longer one of her artists, so I'm not qualified to greet her."
The agent frowned and gave her a deep look: "What did I tell you before you came? The greeting was just a pretense; I wanted you to rebuild your relationship with her."
I've investigated your relationship with Sui Lingfang. Before Jin Li suddenly rose to fame, you were a rising star heavily promoted by Chenxi Entertainment, and it was under her guidance that you became famous.
"You may not know, but as an agent, I know very well that the bond between someone who single-handedly made someone famous is very deep."
"Your current setbacks are nothing more than asking her for a little something, hoping to squeeze some resources out of her. What's wrong with that?"
"He Yixuan!"
The agent called out her name forcefully, saying with a hint of disappointment:
"You can be aloof in the entertainment industry, but you have to have the capital to be aloof. You've been reduced to making short dramas!"
"You used to be able to get a supporting role in long-running dramas, but this year, you can't even get a fourth female lead. If this continues, you'll be eliminated."
He Yixuan pursed her lips, her expression somewhat stubborn.
The agent sighed: "I know you're doing very well in the short drama industry. You've had a constant stream of lead roles in short dramas this year."
But you have to think about it, you're an entertainer, not a professional actor. Your appearance fee for short dramas is completely disproportionate to your appearance fee for filming long dramas.
Moreover, if you can film a long drama, you will have more opportunities to get endorsement deals, so why not choose a short drama?
"Look at the short drama scene now; it seems thriving, but it's actually a case of overheating and underutilization. This year, the industry has been greatly impacted by AI-driven live-action dramas and animated series. You can't stay at the top forever."
He Yixuan said in a low voice with a cold face, "There are so many people here, I don't want to discuss this issue with you, and I've already discussed this issue with you many times."
She said quickly, "You always belittle me, thinking I can't do it, but I clearly did it."
Even though the short drama industry has been severely impacted this year, I still receive a steady stream of offers. I clearly have the talent, so why do you keep denying me?
The agent sighed, "Blinded by a single leaf!"
"If you only care about your immediate interests and don't consider the future, you will soon be eliminated if you don't make a transformation."
"I just asked you to mend your relationship with your former agent. You can't even swallow your pride. If you come across a suitable role in the future, and I want to take you out for dinner and social events, can you do that?"
Tianding Entertainment is no match for Chenxi Entertainment. Chenxi Film and Television receives so many film and television offers that they are constantly given opportunities for various small roles. But at Tianding, you have to do your best to get any gig.
Although I am your manager, I have limited resources, and you are not the only artist I manage.
That's all I have to say. Think it over carefully yourself. All I can say is that today is a great opportunity, so don't miss it!
The agent quickly spoke with He Yixuan and then left to find other directors and investors.
This is a place of fame and fortune, where artists, agents, company representatives, investors, directors, and so on can all find what they want.
He Yixuan's conversation with her agent was not leaked.
Even though a few artists from Tianding Entertainment heard it, they only glanced at He Yixuan before looking away.
In the entertainment industry, which is known for its beautiful women, He Yixuan's looks and temperament are not the most outstanding.
At most, she can be considered a pure and innocent little white flower.
It wasn't just artists from Tianding Entertainment who were discussing Jinli and Chenxi Entertainment; other artists were also talking about it, some with envy, some with jealousy, and some with deep-seated hatred.
When Li Xunfang arrived at the banquet, she glanced around and quickly spotted Jinli in the most bustling and lively area.
She frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes, but then her gaze flickered and she suppressed that emotion.
She looked at her agent, Zhao Rui, and asked in confusion:
"Isn't Jinli always aloof and never attends these kinds of utilitarian banquets? Why is she here today?"
Zhao Rui wasn't sure why Jin Li had suddenly arrived, and she had indeed rarely seen Jin Li in such situations. After all, if you were to ask which artist in the industry had the most work, it would probably be Jin Li.
She always picks the best gigs to take on; she can never have enough.
But Zhao Rui knew that this wasn't the answer Li Xunfang wanted. After thinking for a moment, she said:
"I heard that Dawn 2 will start filming soon, and she will have to join the crew."
This year, I've been filming throughout the summer and winter, unable to appear in public. Perhaps I'm taking advantage of this free time to show my face to others in the industry.
Li Xunfang scoffed, "Isn't she the most aloof one? I didn't expect her to have to come and use her connections. Looks like she's nothing special!"
Zhao Rui said in a low voice, "Jin Li's popularity has dropped significantly this year. Apart from one regular slow-paced variety show, she rarely appears in public."
If she hadn't been lucky enough to land the endorsements for Ya Jun and Tian Gong, which significantly boosted her visibility, she probably wouldn't have earned the title of "top-tier traffic star" this year.
Li Xunfang got angry when Ya Jun's endorsement was mentioned and couldn't help but scold Zhao Rui again.
She had already scolded him many times before that.
“I told you to keep your hands and feet hidden and not to be too obvious, but you ended up hiring a minor to do things.”
Minors are often immature, lack a sense of proportion, and are unable to sign contracts.
Now look what's happened! You've turned around and leaked information, damaging my reputation. It's all your doing!
Zhao Rui quickly reassured her, "I've already replaced the operations team. This time, the team taking over your marketing is a well-known one in the industry. With their help, your reputation will definitely improve!"
Li Xunfang muttered, "That team is indeed quite famous, but their prices are a bit high. It would cost 3000 million to serve me for a year, and they can't sign an exclusive agreement. They can serve multiple artists at the same time."
Zhao Rui's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her voice and said, "My little darling, didn't I tell you not to reveal the price so easily?"
I can talk to you about this price because I have a good relationship with someone on the team, one of whom is my college classmate, so they gave me a discount.
This team typically charges 5000 million yuan a year for a celebrity's public relations and marketing!
When she said the last few words, "fifty million," her voice was even lower, so soft that only Li Xunfang, who was standing next to her, could hear it.
Li Xunfang hesitated for a moment, then stopped doubting it.
She's a celebrity and used to spending money lavishly.
As long as it brings improved reputation and constant trending topics, even if it's just a mere 30 million, it's still quite worthwhile.
Seeing that Li Xunfang was no longer discussing the matter, Zhao Rui breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, the team's initial quote was 2000 million, but after her negotiation, it only cost 1800 million. She just quoted Li Xunfang 3000 million.
She originally thought Li Xunfang would be dissatisfied with the price and would ask her to negotiate further.
She pretended to have struggled to cut a few million, never expecting to embezzle tens of millions at once.
Unexpectedly, Li Xunfang agreed without even thinking about it.
Zhao Rui thought to herself: Since Li Xunfang got married, I haven't been keeping up with her daily life as closely as I used to; the two of us basically only communicate about work.
Li Xunfang is considered a very ambitious artist.
However, after getting married, her enthusiasm for announcements decreased by half compared to when she was single.
This allowed her to relax while also making her mind more active.
Li Xunfang's marriage was really worth it!
The man was willing to spend money on her and even sponsored her to appear on popular variety shows.
Although Li Xunfang doesn't have as many gigs as she did when she was popular, and she doesn't earn as much, she spends money like water.
She spends money just as much as she did during the years when she was famous, and perhaps even more so.
When it comes to spending money, he doesn't even blink an eye; tens of millions can be swiped without hesitation.
She wouldn't have had this kind of boldness back when she wasn't very popular and wasn't married.
Zhao Rui felt that she could add a few more cents when reporting various project amounts in the future, since Li Xunfang could afford it anyway.
Suddenly, Li Xunfang asked in a suppressed voice, "Why is Lian Baozhi here too?!"
Zhao Rui followed her gaze and remained silent for a moment.
Lian Baozhi was brought here by her agent, Lu Shanjie.
To be honest, even though Lien Po-chi is now a popular artist and has filmed the movie "Desperate Counterattack", she has opened up film resources.
Although some of the TV dramas she starred in before weren't particularly huge hits, they were still quite popular, and her reputation in the film and television industry gradually improved.
Given her status, popularity, and current fame, it's not surprising that she was able to attend the banquet.
This dinner party even had many second- and third-tier celebrities. If these less famous people can come, why can't Baozhi come?
Zhao Rui glanced at Li Xunfang secretly.
But for some reason, her impression of Lian Baozhi was still stuck in the past when he was far superior to her, and she viewed him with the perspective of the past, unwilling to accept the fact that "Lian Baozhi is at the height of his popularity".
Li Xunfang is arrogant. She not only views Lian Baozhi with the same perspective as in the past, but also views other artists with the same perspective as in the past.
It felt as if I was still at the height of my career.
Zhao Rui had reminded her several times about her inappropriate attitude and words, but all she got in return was her angry scolding.
Over time, she stopped mentioning it and just let it go.
If she's going to offend other celebrities in the industry, then so be it.
Anyway, her husband is a good investor, so she can rely on him.
Lian Baozhi noticed the gloomy gaze Li Xunfang cast at her, paused slightly, gave her a sweet smile, and said, "I'll have as much tea as you want."
Lu Shanjie thought her smile looked strangely fake, so she went to another place and then asked:
Why were you laughing like that just now?
Lian Baozhi: "I saw Li Xunfang. She glared at me, and I smiled at her."
Lu Shanjie said speechlessly, "She's stupid. You should avoid contact with her in the future."
Lian Baozhi hummed in agreement, looked around, and suddenly her eyes lit up.
Jinli's seat is finally empty!
Lian Baozhi quickly said, "Sister Shan, I'll go say hello to Jinli and I'll be right back."
"Hey, who are you going to greet? Lian Baozhi, come back here right now!"
Before Lü Shanjie could finish speaking, Lian Baozhi had already run away.
Lü Shanjie: ...
When you've been around your artists for a long time, you can't hide their unique hobbies.
For example, she recently learned something.
Lian Baozhi is a die-hard fan of Jinli.
She's still the kind of fanatic who uses a secondary account every day to check in on Jinli's blog and ask for blessings. (End of Chapter)