My capital is quite large.

Chapter 121 The Sober Extra

June 9th, night.

The second Weibo Night Top Celebrity Coronation Gala was held as scheduled at the Jinling Olympic Sports Center.

After a full year of public opinion fermentation and the settling of the fan ecosystem, this year's Weibo Night has already surpassed any traditional awards ceremony in China in terms of popularity and influence.

Not only was the venue packed with fans from all over the country, but the number of reservations for the online live stream also exceeded half of the target long ago!

First row inside, the absolute center position.

Li Feng leaned back in his chair with a languid expression.

To be honest, if it weren't for the need to establish a presence and flex the muscles of the Haofeng Empire in front of the entire internet, he really wouldn't have wanted to come today.

After all, the logic and data behind this game of dividing up the spoils in the arena of fame and fortune were all manipulated by him. Suspense and such simply did not exist for him.

On the stage, the stars shone brightly.

This year's trophy sponsor has changed from LV last year to Chanel, which is also a top luxury brand.

After all, as the largest traffic distribution platform in the Chinese entertainment industry, Li Feng is well-versed in the balance of distributing influence evenly.

We can't let one brand monopolize all the exposure benefits. By switching brands, we can also collect another round of sponsorship fees.

Chanel's chief designer has clearly spared no expense.

This year's eight trophies for the "Four Little Actresses" and "Four Top Idols" are designed to be more exquisite and compact, incorporating classic double-C elements and black and white camellia patterns.

but……

"Xinyu, this year's trophy looks a size smaller than last year's," Li Feng said, turning his head slightly and making a low, teasing remark.

Zhang Xinyu covered her mouth and chuckled, then leaned close to Li Feng's ear and explained, "Boss, you're one to talk. International gold prices have skyrocketed this year, from 190 yuan per gram last year to over 210 yuan!"

"In order to keep the budget for a single trophy under one million, the public relations department had to discuss with the Chanel designers to hollow out the solid part of the trophy a little bit, which made it a few pounds lighter than before."

"Knock on the door."

Li Feng snorted dismissively.

"Tell the finance and public relations departments! I don't care how they save money normally, but they absolutely cannot let me down in terms of public image!"

"Forget about those eight trophies. But those two King and Queen trophies with real diamonds for New Year's Eve must be exactly the same weight and specifications as last year!"

"If five million isn't enough, increase the budget! Even if the price of gold skyrockets, that throne must remain firmly in their hands!"

Zhang Xinyu's heart skipped a beat, and she nodded repeatedly, "Understood, boss, I'll inform them right away!"

Just as the two were talking in hushed tones.

On stage, the host's loud voice resounded throughout the venue:

"Next, let's welcome Yang Mi, the winner of the 'Four Rising Stars' voted by 20 million fans across the internet at this year's Weibo Night!!"

boom!

Amidst deafening screams and a shower of golden ribbons, Yang Mi, dressed in a Chanel limited-edition haute couture gown, gracefully walked onto the stage like a proud white swan, lifting her skirt.

Her face was beaming with undisguised elation and triumph!

After narrowly losing the "Weibo Queen" title at the end of last year, she finally managed to beat Liu Yifei to second place in this year's actress poll by a narrow margin!

Yang Mi accepted the pure gold trophy representing the highest level of popularity in the Chinese entertainment industry. Her gaze swept past countless cameras below the stage and landed directly on Li Feng in the first row.

Those fox-like eyes were filled with a boastful and fervent desire to "I did it, I didn't let you down."

She knew all too well that her success today, standing at this lonely and high peak, was entirely due to her ruthless determination and the supreme favoritism of that capitalist tyrant!

Sitting in the second row, Liu Yifei watched Yang Mi, who was beaming with pride on stage. Although she maintained the aloof and indifferent smile of the "Fairy Sister," her hands, hidden under her skirt, were already clenched tightly.

Her gaze passed over the back of the chair in front of her and landed on the back of Li Feng's head. A trace of sorrow and helplessness flashed deep in her eyes.

She bowed her head, and she paid the price.

However, in terms of resource allocation and data bias, the boss ultimately bestowed the crown of first place upon the woman who was better at pleasing others than she was.

"In this man's eyes, am I still not obedient enough...?" Liu Yifei felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

……

The noise and extravagance of the party seemed irrelevant to those sitting in the back corner.

The outermost position in the fourth row.

Zhao Liying was wearing an ordinary evening dress that wasn't even from a reputable brand, and her hands were clasped tightly together on her knees.

The people sitting around her were all just like her, minor, insignificant figures.

They had no screaming fans, no close-up shots, and could only watch like spectators, looking up at their radiant senior sisters on stage.

However, at this moment, a heart-stopping flame was burning in Zhao Liying's big, round, clear eyes!

This afternoon, she received a call from Haofeng Film and Television's executive agent.

The company officially informed her that she would be playing the lead role in the sequel to the major IP, "Palace 2: The Lock of Pearls"!

This windfall from the sky still feels like a dream to her!

How did she, a nobody who could barely be considered an 18th-tier actress and could only play a maid in film crews every day, manage to get such a big production that even top actresses would fight tooth and nail for?!

Being incredibly intelligent, she quickly figured out the reason behind it.

A few days ago on the set of "iPartment 2", the boss Li Feng glanced at her a few times.

That one glance changed her destiny!

Thinking of this, Zhao Liying's heart pounded like a drum.

The moment she received the notification, she wanted to rush to the president's office and personally kowtow to thank the living god of wealth who had changed her life!

Even if... even if the boss makes any request of her, she will agree without hesitation!

Having navigated this cutthroat world for so long, she had long seen through the cruelty of fame and fortune.

No one will give you anything for no reason. If you want to climb up, you have to pay the price!

However, reality gave her a cold shower.

When she mustered up her courage and dialed the office phone of the president's chief secretary, Zhang Xinyu, to express her desire to thank the boss in person,

Although Secretary Zhang spoke very politely, the meaning behind her words deeply wounded her pride.

"Liying, I appreciate your kind intentions."

"However, the boss has a very busy schedule lately and doesn't have time to see guests. Your task now is to study the script carefully, act well in this drama, and repay the company for its support with high ratings."

"As for the rest... let's talk about thanking each other in person when you achieve results like those senior sisters."

These words, though not containing a single vulgar word, clearly delineate the barriers between classes!

She understood.

She doesn't deserve it at all now!

The line of women who want to get into that young tyrant's bed and exchange their bodies for resources could stretch all the way to France!

She's a marginal extra who hasn't yet proven her commercial value. Even if she stripped naked, washed herself clean, and offered herself up, the boss would still think it was beneath her!

They don't even have the right to meet him!

Moreover, she had heard too many rumors about this big boss in this industry.

This Mr. Li is very picky. He not only requires female artists to have considerable commercial potential, but also has a serious case of "germaphobia".

He wouldn't even give a second glance to any woman who had even the slightest scandal in this circle!

"Don't you deserve it...?"

Zhao Liying looked at Yang Mi on the stage, who was holding a pure gold trophy and looking incredibly radiant.

That was the first female lead in "Palace," and also the IP predecessor she will be taking over next.

On her round and cute face, a stubbornness appeared that was completely out of place with her appearance!

"I will prove I deserve it!"

"I must perform well in this drama! I want to break viewership records! I want the entire internet to remember my name!"

"As long as I climb up cleanly and honestly, as long as I become famous, one day I will be qualified to walk into that manor with my head held high!"

A seed called ambition took root and sprouted in the heart of this seemingly unremarkable girl with a round face.

She secretly vowed to seize this one and only opportunity.

Even if it means being shattered to pieces, we must win our place on this gambling table called Haofeng Film and Television!