MMB Chapter 192 Stains, YYDS!
Chapter 192 Stains, YYDS!
As night falls, the prosperity of Nanjing glitters outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Inside the upscale artist apartment arranged by Haofeng Film and Television, Zhu Xudan and Li Yitong, who had just attended the celebration banquet for "Lost in Thailand," were shedding their refined and tired state.
These two actresses, both belonging to Yang Mi's faction, are now in vastly different situations with Hao Feng.
"Yitong, what should I do... I feel like my life is really over!"
Zhu Xudan sat on the sofa, clutching a cotton pad in her hand, her eyes red and swollen, tears streaming down her face.
Ever since Yang Mi packed her up as a "gift" and sent it to Zijinshan Manor, only to be kicked out by the big boss, she's been sitting on the sidelines at the company.
Now that Sister Honey is in Hong Kong taking care of her pregnancy, she has lost her backing in the company. Not to mention big-budget film and television productions, she can't even get some minor gigs!
"At least you still have a chance..."
Zhu Xudan looked at Li Yitong, who was applying a face mask across from her, and said with envy, "You, Bai Lu, and Sun Yi look so much like Li Xin. Before Yang Mi left, she said that you guys are a perfect gimmick for playing Connect Four. The boss will be interested in seeing you sooner or later."
"But what about me? I'm not particularly good-looking. In Haofeng, where there are so many beautiful women, how am I supposed to get the boss to notice me?"
Listening to Zhu Xudan's tearful complaints, Li Yitong felt helpless and could only sigh softly.
In this company, being pretty is the least valuable asset; being noticed by the boss is true good fortune.
"Xudan, don't be too discouraged, there will always be a chance."
Li Yi handed over two tissues, gently comforting her, "Look at Mao Xiaotong, wasn't she just a nobody on the fringes of the film crew before? Who would have thought that the boss would spot her at first glance when he went to inspect a construction site?"
"And now? Didn't she also rise to the top overnight and get the lead role in 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'?"
Speaking of Mao Xiaotong, Li shared the gossip he had heard:
"I heard from Sister Song Qian that Mao Xiaotong has been very favored these past two months! Every week, Secretary Zhang arranges for her to go to Zijin Mountain Manor to be waited on! She's so popular that even Tang Yan and Liu Shishi don't dare to underestimate her."
"She's just lucky! I can't possibly envy that kind of luck!" Zhu Xudan felt even more heartbroken as she listened.
In this gilded cage where people devour each other without spitting out the bones, those without the luck to be turned into gold can only suffer at the bottom and watch others rise to the top.
……
The next morning, in the artist signing room of Haofeng Film and Television Building.
Tian Xiwei sat in the chair, holding a new employee contract stamped with Haofeng Network's official seal, still completely bewildered.
Before she arrived, Director Xu had already used both soft and hard tactics to persuade her, describing in detail how immense wealth could be gained by serving that Boss Li.
And she herself, in that oppressive private room last night, had already mentally prepared herself to give everything.
but……
Last night, Boss Li only glanced at her and didn't say a word to her before leaving the table!
But Secretary Zhang, with her intimidating aura, left with the words, "We want the person."
So what's the situation now? Has the big boss taken a liking to me, or not?
"Ms. Tian, please read carefully and sign on the last page. It's a 50/50 split, with a penalty of 200 million for breach of contract, and includes a clause for full compensation for artists with bad records."
The head of the Ministry of Justice urged in a businesslike manner.
Tian Xiwei swallowed hard and signed her name with trembling hands.
However, it is quite obvious.
Although she signed with the most powerful star-making factory in the Chinese entertainment industry, at Haofeng, no one would give her a second glance just because a new pretty girl has arrived.
After the contract was signed, she was taken away by the administration and assigned to the new employee dormitory, which was filled with a dense schedule of acting and physical training classes.
Regarding her unfinished art exams, the company will naturally provide her with a full set of top-notch teachers to guide her and ensure that she can successfully enter the three major performing arts schools.
But Tian Xiwei knew in her heart that without the boss's favor, she was like a rootless duckweed here.
Walking down the corridor of Haofeng Building, looking at the huge posters of Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, Liu Shishi and others hanging on the wall, Tian Xiwei clenched his fists secretly.
From now on, whatever she does here, she has to be extremely careful and discreet, waiting for the judgment of her fate.
……
Compared to the glamorous women and undercurrents within the film and television department...
Li Feng's real cash cow has already begun on another battlefield.
2013 spring.
The LPL Spring Split kicks off in Nanjing!
As the crown prince project of Haofeng Network, Li Feng naturally gave the LPL a grand welcome, personally attending the opening ceremony and cutting the ribbon!
Inside the competition venue, the dazzling lights and the exclusive background music for esports ignited the passion of thousands of spectators.
Li Feng sat in the center of the VIP stands, watching the list of the eight participating teams for this year's Spring Split scroll across the big screen:
OMG, PE, WE, Royal Club, iG, WOA Dawn of Wings, TL, Huayi Spider.
"President Li, these eight teams are the strongest forces in the country that we have selected after a year of the City Heroes Championship!" Old Chen, the director of the game department, reported to Li Feng from the side.
Li Feng looked at the list with a profound and intriguing gaze that seemed to transcend time.
Old Chen was still there analyzing the strength of each team:
"Currently, the most popular choice is still the established powerhouse WE, who possess the most mature tactical system in China and the world's best ADC, WeiXiao. iG, invested in by Wang Sicong, is also a force to be reckoned with, with PDD's dominance being extremely strong, and then there's OMG..."
"However, Mr. Li," Old Chen changed the subject, pointing to another team on the list, "this team called Royal has been performing very well in training matches recently, especially their lineup configuration, which is quite aggressive."
As Lao Chen introduced the team, the starting lineup for Royal Never Give Up (RNG) was displayed on the big screen:
Top lane: Godlike
Jungler: Lucky
Mid laner: Wh1t3zZ
ADC: Uzi
Support: Rui
Li Feng's gaze swept past the first few names and settled on the ADC's ID—Stain!
Especially when the director's camera cut to the players' seats and saw the chubby little guy sitting in front of the computer.
"Old Chen, do you remember what I told you before about what esports needs most to achieve a massive surge in viewership?" Li Feng asked casually.
Old Chen paused for a moment, recalling Li Feng's teachings: "You said... it's about national sentiment and competitive spirit."
That's only one aspect.
Li Feng leaned back in his chair, looking at the ID on the screen, and explained the underlying logic of the esports idol-making movement:
"Besides that, we also need to create a 'god'!"
"A god whose skills are incredibly entertaining to watch, incredibly imposing, and whose playstyle is fierce!"
"More importantly, this god must be controversial! He can't be perfect! He must have dazzling talent, and also a rebellious temperament!"
"Only someone like him can make fans go crazy for him and haters jump up and down! In the midst of these polarized arguments, he alone can support half of the entire LPL's viewership!"
Clearly, in Li Feng's eyes, this chubby guy, who was known as "Mad Dog" in his previous life and became a legend in the World Championship with his amazing Vayne, is the biggest traffic magnet in domestic esports events!