Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 199 The women break down; who says there can only be one crown?
On September 16th, Yan Li spent Fan Xiaopang's birthday at home, and the two of them didn't leave the house all day.

Meanwhile, news about Fan Xiaopang's signing ceremony has been circulating widely outside the company.

As the event was broadcast on television and featured in edited news programs, its influence grew, and media outlets began to delve into the details of the entire signing ceremony.

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It is understood that the endorsements and advertisements arranged for Fan Bingbing by Yi An mainly cover multiple fields such as clothing, cosmetics, games, and automobiles, with brands including Head & Shoulders/Olay, Grey Mouse casual wear, Changan Ford, etc.

[An insider revealed that Fan's total income from these endorsement deals is approximately 800 to 1400 million yuan, making her a veritable money-making queen...]

Wang Ou, who was on his way back to Beijing to discuss the script of "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" with Yu Zheng, saw this news after the meeting and his eyes turned red.

The boss is so stupid!!!
Watching Fan Xiaopang rake in so much money made Wang Ou felt worse than if he were killed.

She couldn't help but call her agent, Jia Qian, who was also the director of Yi An's brokerage department.

As the second-in-command of the company, she can't give all the endorsements and advertisements to Fan Xiaopang alone.

Jia Qian currently manages two artists: Wang Ou and Fan Xiaopang.

However, Fan Xiaopang has his own team brought from Huayi Brothers, so he has more autonomy. Moreover, Yan Li personally oversees some of his business. Jia Qian, as his nominal agent, is more like a collaborator.

Wang Ou, on the other hand, had all his business handled entirely by Jia Qian.

Wang Ou's role as the female lead in the drama "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" was also thanks to her efforts. Originally, the production team wanted to invite a more famous actress, and even Huo Siyan, recommended by Yan Li, was once more favored than Wang Ou.

After all, Huo is a well-known young actress, while Wang Ou is really not that noticeable now.

It was Jia Qian's planning that allowed her to exert pressure within the company through the artist management department, and also had Wang Ou approach Yan Li himself, balancing both public and private matters, ultimately securing the female lead.

As a result, Jia Qian and Wang Ou are now quite close, and Wang trusts her a lot, speaking his mind freely when he has any complaints.

"Don't just be envious. She earns a lot, and she makes a lot of money for the company too."

Personally, Jia Qian is definitely more inclined to side with Wang Ou, who listens to her, but as his agent and director of Yi An Artist Management, she firmly stands on Fan Xiaopang's side.

"Don't worry, your career is just starting out, you're not famous enough yet, there are few advertisers willing to hire you, and the prices aren't high."

"Once your next few dramas air and your fame increases, the company will definitely make arrangements for you."

"Trust me, and trust Mr. Yan even more. We absolutely hope that you can get more advertising deals and make more money."

"How about this, I'll ask President Yan and see if I can get you two advertising deals, or some variety show invitations or something."

"You should change your mindset. She's powerful and you can't fight back. Why not try to curry favor with her? Maybe she can help you out. You're not famous, so with her help, you'll get more exposure and other benefits."

"..."

Wang Ou felt a little wronged. She wanted to curry favor with him, but that sly fox wouldn't play along with her at all.

Unless she is willing to break off her relationship with Yan Li, but that would be like losing the watermelon to pick up a sesame seed, and from then on, she would become a lackey of the surname Fan.

After much thought, Wang Ou felt that the breakthrough point was still Yan Li.

Whether it's advertising or other resources, ultimately it's Yan Li who decides.

The same applies to "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty". Jia Qian fought for it for a long time, but the production team made various excuses. In the end, Yan Li stepped in and made the final decision. Neither the director, producer, nor investors had any more complaints.

As he was thinking, Wang Ou took out his phone and began to brainwash and brainwash Wu Jiani in his daily routine.

She alone is no match for Fan Xiaopang. With Wu Jiani by her side, they might be able to put up a fight.

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[...The film "A Battle of Wits" has an investment of 1.5 million RMB and is a collaboration between actors from China, Japan, and South Korea, targeting the Asian market. Andy Lau is the lead actor...]

Surprisingly, even after leaving Huayi Brothers, Fan Bingbing still landed a leading role. Considering that rivals Wang Zhonglei and Wang Jinghua were both present at her signing ceremony, it's unclear whether Fan Bingbing skillfully navigated the situation or if Yan Li's methods behind the scenes were particularly effective...

[The investment in "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" exceeded 20 million... Yi An revealed that a large-scale historical production tailored for Fan Bingbing is planned, costing tens of millions. Including the previously hugely expensive "Investiture of the Gods", Yan Li has already invested over 100 million in Fan Bingbing...]

Huo Siyan looked at the news in the newspaper with a hint of jealousy, and even suspected that Yan Li had been bewitched by Fan Xiaopang.

Why should I treat her so well?

Consider Fan Xiaopang's glamorous signing ceremony yesterday, the overwhelming media coverage today, and all the benefits he received from Yan Li.

Huo Siyan grew increasingly resentful, wondering why Yan Li hadn't chosen her.

If Yan Li could give her the same treatment as Fan Xiaopang, no, even just a third of it, she would be willing to have Yan Li's child.

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[…According to agent Jia Qian, Fan Bingbing will be comprehensively developed in various aspects including film, television, fashion, and business, and there are plans to expand her reach internationally and enter the Asian and global markets…]

"Humph."

Li Bingbing tossed the magazine aside dismissively: "Going abroad? Does she even know where the door is?"

"Sister, don't underestimate her. If she can't do it herself, she still has Yan Li."

Li Xue frowned. She had heard that Yan Li had been getting very close to people in Hong Kong and Taiwan recently. If he used Hong Kong and Taiwan as a springboard, it wouldn't be difficult for him to break into Asian markets such as Japan and South Korea.

Currently, Chinese celebrities are still quite popular in the Asian market. Fan Bingbing, who starred in "My Fair Princess," also has a certain level of popularity.

While movies and TV series are difficult to produce for the time being, advertising and business ventures are also a viable option.

"She really managed to get on his good side."

Li Bingbing spoke through gritted teeth, and even with a hint of inner turmoil and regret.

She snatched the lead role in "Cellphone," completely widening the gap between the two. She was quite proud of herself at the time, but now it's hard to say whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Becoming Huayi Brothers' top female star has further bound her to the company, making it difficult and undesirable for her to leave.

Unlike Fan Xiaopang, who had few constraints and no attachments, he went straight to seduce Yan Li and join Yi An.

Back then, Yanli was not as good as Huayi, and even now, they are still a level apart.

But the key is that Yan Li's rise to power was too rapid!
In just a few years, Yan Li has secured several multi-million dollar projects and become the king of film sales. His distribution advantages have attracted industry attention, and various companies have to give him face. As a result, he has leveraged resources such as television stations and advertising businesses.

Right now, all these resources are concentrated on Fan Xiaopang alone, which is enough to move Li Bingbing.

If things continue to develop at this pace, it probably won't be long before Yan Li, even if he can't catch up with Huayi Brothers, will still be a dominant force in the industry.

Li Bingbing sometimes even wondered what it would be like if she had chosen Yi An as well…

Shaking her head, Li Bingbing dismissed this unrealistic idea. In the short term, she couldn't leave Huayi Brothers, and Yi An's size couldn't support both of them.

"Go and talk to Mr. Wang and the others. Since I'm staying, shouldn't we have a ceremony?"

Fan Xiaopang's grand signing ceremony did inspire Li Bingbing to also want to organize one.

"I have already said."

Li Xue sneered: "It's not just us who brought it up; it seems the Zhou team also has this idea, and those two are having a headache over it."

Yi An was spending extra money to promote the company and Fan Xiaopang, aiming for instant fame.

But with this kind of thing, the first person to try it is the most successful; those who follow suit don't learn as well.

Moreover, Yi'an only has one Fan Xiaopang, so no matter how much she spends, it's a one-time expense.

Huayi Brothers has many artists, not just Li Bingbing and Zhou Xun. They may sign other important artists later, and while they're working on those two, they can't neglect the others either.

The ceremony was too shabby, and neither the artists nor the fans were satisfied.

But if every one of them were done at the same level as Fan Xiaopang's signing ceremony, the money would be enormous.

The two Wang brothers often privately criticized Yan Li for causing trouble for others.

Li Bingbing and her sister didn't care and silently watched Huayi Brothers' response.

She's more famous than Fan Xiaopang, and her ceremony was better and bigger than Fan's, which is to be expected.

If they are equal to or worse than Fan Xiaopang, then the Wang brothers are just stingy.

Oh, and there's also Zhou Gongzi's side. As a newcomer to the company, she can't surpass the top female star.

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[...Besides his investments in his business, Yan Li is also very generous to beautiful women in private. First, he gifted her a Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth millions, and then he spent tens of millions to "redeem" Fan from her contract...This signing ceremony cost nearly 200 million yuan and invited numerous big-name media to attend...]

[...Experts revealed that the gemstone necklace Fan Xiaopang wore was from a famous French luxury brand...worth approximately 30 yuan, and his other jewelry was also quite valuable...]

When asked about a signing fee in the tens of millions, the head of Yi'an did not give a direct answer, claiming it was a trade secret. According to insiders, the signing fee may be higher than widely rumored and includes equity clauses...

After speaking with her lawyer, Huang Shengyi returned to her hotel and, upon hearing the program's introduction, showed a hint of irritation in her slightly tired eyes.

It's just signing a contract, why are you making such a fuss?!
Huang Shengyi turned off the TV, took a deep breath, and finally couldn't hold back, slamming the remote control hard on the ground.

During this period, she was caught in a media storm. Although she received considerable exposure, her image and reputation plummeted.

The worst part is that terminating the contract wasn't as smooth as expected. The two sides ended up in court, and the exorbitant legal fees were almost as much as the termination fee.

That young master Yang who kept saying he'd take care of everything for her didn't have as much power as she thought.

The only thing I could do was to pay her lawyer's fees in advance and help her contact film crews and advertising agencies to get her more work.

This is no different from the choice Yan Li made for her back then, no, it's even quite different.

Yan Li lent her money to pay the termination fee and put pressure on her so that she could leave Xinghui smoothly without affecting her image and reputation.

Afterwards, I helped her find resources and film contracts. With Yan Li's abilities, the resources she was given were definitely high-quality and easy to obtain. Unlike now, she is taking on jobs everywhere and is even busier than Xinghui was back then.

Back then, Young Master Yang told her that Yan Li borrowed money and then asked her to act in movies to pay him back, which was essentially taking advantage of her for free, and his intentions were malicious.

But now, most of the money she has worked so hard to earn has been taken by Young Master Yang to fight lawsuits, and not much of it has ended up in her pocket.

If she loses the lawsuit, she'll have to pay even more in termination fees and legal fees, and her reputation will be ruined.

He could grit his teeth and bear his own predicament and setbacks, but seeing another woman shining brightly with Yan Li's help, the contrast was heartbreaking.

If she had listened to her senior brother back then, paid to terminate her contract, and then found a way to join Yi An, wouldn't everything Fan Xiaopang has now be hers?

Huang Shengyi knew that this way of thinking was somewhat biased, but she just couldn't help it; the more things went wrong, the more she couldn't help it.

Just then, the phone rang, and a smug, boastful voice came from the other end.

"Saint Cloth, I have a few friends coming over. Come have dinner with them. You have half an hour, hurry up."

"Ah."

Huang Shengyi responded and then hung up the phone. He tried to get up to change his clothes, but his legs gave way and he slipped and fell to the ground.

She rubbed her aching ankle, the pain accompanied by regret, tears streaming down her face…

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Guanghuali and Beijing Film Academy Community
[...Fan's mother frankly stated that Yan Li had taken good care of their family and was satisfied with Fan Xiaopang's choice...As the saying goes, a mother-in-law's opinion of her son-in-law grows stronger with each passing year.]

[…Fan Bingbing said that the signing ceremony that Yan Li meticulously prepared was the best birthday gift for her 24th birthday…Money is not important, talent is the most important…]

Qin Lan squinted and slowly trimmed her nails, gradually changing them from rounded to sharp. She tested them on a pillow before continuing.

The usually lively and active white teddy bear was now huddled in a corner of the room, curled up in a ball, occasionally trembling.

Ignoring her best friend Guan Yue, who was vehemently criticizing the scumbag boyfriend, Dong Xuan expressionlessly held a kitchen knife and focused on preparing dinner.

The carrots were shredded, the cucumbers were sliced, the eggplants were chopped into chunks, the ham sausages were minced, and the bananas were mashed into a paste. There was also a bowl of burnt rice in the pot next to it.

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"A sneeze, a sneeze..."

Fan Xiaopang brought Yan Li the prepared medicine and said with concern, "It's not cold, and you're as strong as a donkey, why are you sneezing so much? Why don't you go to the hospital to get it checked out?"

"Need not."

Yan Li blew his nose: "I guess I sweated a lot, and the air conditioning was set too low, so I let the sweat dry."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang glared at him irritably: "Serves you right, for being greedy."

"I was the one who was passive, okay?"

Yan Li was speechless. In the past two days, because of the ceremony and birthday, Fan Xiaopang had been much more proactive than him, wanting to stick to him and even eating together.

"I took the initiative, but I didn't let you keep going on and on."

Fan Xiaopang retorted that she only started the game, but Yan Li controlled the pace in the later stages. Sometimes even her pleas for mercy were useless, so how could she be blamed?

"That's your fault, you're like a vixen. It's just that I'm in good shape, otherwise you would have drained me dry long ago."

"You're the devil."

Fan Xiaopang scolded him, then nestled in his arms with a sweet smile and said in a cloying voice.

"Could you help me ask the crew for a few days off, and then spend a few more days with me?"

"How can you let personal feelings interfere with your career, and stop wanting to be a big star or make money and be a rich woman?"

Fan Xiaopang snuggled closer to him and hummed twice, "Don't I still have you?"

Yan Li said with great distress: "I never thought your thinking would be so superficial. Men can't be relied on; you have to rely on yourself."

"You must persist in your career, become the most outstanding and dazzling woman, and then let men admire you, appreciate you, and be reluctant to leave you, instead of treating yourself as a man's appendage."

"........."

Fan Xiaopang covered his mouth, laughing in anger: "You make it sound so nice, but all you want is for me to make money for you, right?"

Yan Li corrected: "It's not just about making money..."

"Yes, we still need to give you time to put out the fire. If it goes on too long, those two at home will probably be sharpening their knives by now."

Fan Xiaopang saw through Yan Li's thoughts, and a cold smile appeared on her bright oval face. Yan Li was a little embarrassed and lowered his head to kiss her earlobe.

"At most one day, otherwise something really could go wrong."

It's good that something happened!

Fan Xiaopang's peach blossom eyes flickered slightly, and his rosy lips curved into a slight smile.

She hasn't completely forgotten her previous thoughts about prioritizing her career, focusing on the big picture rather than romance, or not caring about a scoundrel.

On the contrary, Fan Xiaopang's feelings for and covetousness towards Yan Li grew stronger.

She was now hoping that Qin Lan and Dong Xuan would break up with Yan Li so she could have this man all to herself and rightfully become the proprietress of Yi'an. However, Fan Xiaopang was afraid that if she made her intentions too obvious, she might scare Yan Li away. This scoundrel was clearly not done playing around and had no intention of settling down.

Therefore, she plans to proceed gradually.

Fan Xiaopang could sense that Yan Li still had a lot of affection and attachment to her, including the matter with Qin Lan last time, and he had apologized to her in a roundabout way in private.

They might be missing Dong Xuan and Qin Lan, but they are definitely not dispensable.

In that case, she could increase her importance in Yan Li's heart while trying to gradually push Dong Qin out of Yan Li's heart.

Fan Xiaopang was quite confident in his plan.

Because she and Yan Li have a business alliance, their interests are highly intertwined, and they share many commonalities, have compatible personalities, and understand each other, their relationship will continue to grow stronger with time and cooperation.

With interests and emotions at stake, how can Dong Qin possibly fight against himself?!
Once those two are out of the picture, she will become the most important woman in Yan Li's life, and the rest will fall into place naturally.

"Just one day is fine, but I want to go out and have fun. Will you come with me?"

"Oh? It's so much better to stay home."

"Good my ass (gritting his teeth), I'm still in a bit of pain."

"Let's try something different..."

"abnormal."

Fan Xiaopang, his hair standing on end, struggled to splash his delicate white feet at Yan Li's face: "You like it, don't you? Let me let you like it properly..."

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Beijing Film Academy, on the playground
After the 2005 freshmen finished their military training report, Guan Yue directed the students back to their respective classes, while glancing at Dong Xuan, who was looking dejected.

"That bastard hasn't come back yet?"

Dong Xuan nodded, her voice slightly hoarse: "They said they were busy."

"Screw you."

Guan Yue was getting angry: "Even if he's busy, he shouldn't be so busy that he doesn't have time to come home. It's been almost a week, what exactly is he trying to do?"

Dong Xuan looked around, grabbed Guan Yue's sleeve, her tone filled with barely suppressed confusion and panic.

"Tell me, is Yan Li going to break up with me?"

"Uh……"

Guan Yue choked. When the two of them saw the signing ceremony earlier, they were holding back their desire to teach Yan Li a lesson.

But Yan Li hadn't shown up for several days in a row, and Dong Xuan and she were getting a little restless.

Add to that Fan Xiaopang's grand signing ceremony, Dong Xuan's "ex-girlfriend" status, and many other factors, and the two of them couldn't help but start imagining all sorts of scenarios.

If Yan Li were to leave now, Dong Xuan would be abandoned and wouldn't even be able to find anyone to drug her.

"No, what kind of relationship do you have with Yan Li? He's probably really busy with a lot of work at the company. Besides, his drama 'Bright Sword' has been broadcast, so he's probably dealing with a lot of things all at once."

Seeing that Dong Xuan was emotionally unstable, Guan Yue didn't dare to say anything more so as not to add fuel to the fire, and instead began to comfort her good friend.

He thought to himself that waiting like this wasn't a solution, so he decided to go find Yan Li in private.

If this bastard really starts a relationship and then abandons her, she'll go to the media and expose Yan Li for cheating on her, having affairs, and so on.

"..."

It seems like this bastard was always like this; did he expect this day to come?

As they were talking, a pretty girl in military training uniform ran over.

"Teacher Dong, I would like to ask for leave tomorrow."

Dong Xuan perked up. She and Guan Yue were now teaching assistants for the 2005 undergraduate performance class, essentially acting as counselors. They were mainly responsible for the students' lives, such as contacting them with any difficulties or leave requests.

"Taking leave again? Yang Mi, you've already taken leave several times in less than a month since school started."

Guan Yue was somewhat dissatisfied, Dong Xuan was alright, but Yang Mi was not an ordinary student after all.

Before being admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, she had already started acting and even signed with Rong Xinda, starring in several dramas.

Especially the role of young Guo Xiang in "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

Even though the drama hasn't aired yet, the project itself has already generated a lot of buzz. Yang Mi has already received a lot of exposure and is considered the most popular freshman in the 2005 class, with the best future prospects.

Such students cannot be managed like ordinary students; they still need to be given some care.

What is the reason for this leave?

"Uh, the company has arranged an interview and asked me to take time off to audition. Mr. Dong, please help me out, it's a really important production."

Yang Mi had taken several days off and knew that Dong Xuan was easier to talk to, so she mainly used her as a breakthrough point.

Dong Xuan nodded: "Go back and write me a leave request, but you must be back before dark, as I will be checking the dorms then."

"No problem, thank you, Teacher Dong."

Yang Mi successfully obtained leave and left happily. Guan Yue looked at Dong Xuan and said, "You spoil them too much. They're so easy to talk to. They'll all ask you for leave later."

"I'll play the bad cop, and you play the good cop. Approving important matters, but rejecting others."

Dong Xuan is easy to talk to, but she is not without limits. She and Guan Yue work together well, with one being firm and the other gentle.

"Hmph, you're just pretending to be a good person."

Guan Yue rolled her eyes, but she knew in her heart that she was indeed more impatient than Dong Xuan, and she couldn't even play the role of the bad cop well.

"Alright, I'm sorry to have troubled you. I'll treat you to a meal."

Dong Xuan, holding Guan Yue's hand, laughed, while the latter replied haughtily, "I'm not going to keep you company, Dawei is at home..."

Before she could finish speaking, Guan Yue realized she had said the wrong thing. Sure enough, Dong Xuan's smile vanished, and she slapped her own mouth.

"Let the men play with their balls, we besties will have fun together."

After tidying up in the office, it was time to leave work. Guan Yue and Dong Xuan walked out of the school gate hand in hand. The latter glanced at the roadside and suddenly stopped.

"what happened?"

Guan Yue asked, and Dong Xuan gestured towards a Volvo parked on the side of the street: "Look there."

"Isn't that your car?"

Guan Yue was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening, and was both delighted and furious: "That bastard is finally back?!"

Because the Beijing Film Academy and Beijing Film Studio residential areas are so close, just a few minutes' walk apart, Dong Xuan doesn't drive to work very often, so her car is usually parked at home at this time.

Now that the car has been driven out and parked in front of the Beijing Film Academy, the thief shouldn't be so brazen; it must be Yan Li.

Dong Xuan pursed her lips, suppressed her emotions, and walked over with a cold face. Guan Yue followed.

Knock on the car window, and sure enough, it was Yan Li, who was wearing sunglasses and smiling broadly.

"I've been waiting for you for half an hour. I thought you left through another door. Hurry up and get in the car."

Guan Yue chuckled: "What are you doing getting in the car? Going to your wedding banquet with that vixen?"

"What are you talking about?"

"What are you pretending for? You've made such a big fuss. The newspapers and TV are all saying that President Yan has won the heart of a beauty. So, the groom is here to deliver wedding candy to us now."

"What groom? He's a contracted artist. What are you talking about?"

"Signed artists?"

Dong Xuan finally spoke up: "The mother-in-law and her family of the signed artist are all here. Is the little gift I brought enough? If not, I'll give them a red envelope as well."

broken!

Yan Li secretly thought something was wrong. Usually when Guan Yue teased him, Dong Xuan would speak up for him and smooth things over. If she was angry or dissatisfied, she would at most stand by and watch coldly. This time, however, she joined in the argument, which meant she was really angry.

Come to think of it, it's fine if Fan Xiaopang just signed the contract, but the key issue is that he didn't show up for several days afterward, which was like adding fuel to the fire.

But Yan Li had no choice; he had been held back by Qin Lan a few days ago.

This woman knows Dong Xuan. If he comes to Dong first, it will definitely cause an uproar, making it twice as difficult to appease her. He can only appease Qin Lan first, and then appease Dong Xuan last.

However, it seems that this idea is not much better now. After being ignored for several days, Dong Xuan's resentment has become tangible.

"Hey, don't say things in anger."

Yan Li coughed awkwardly and looked around at the people coming and going: "Get in the car first, we'll talk about it when we get home."

Dong Xuan ignored him and made a move to leave, so Yan Li had no choice but to get out of the car, grab her, and shove her into the car despite her resistance.

"What are you going to do?"

Seeing this, Guan Yue was about to stop her when she saw Dong Xuan struggling while waving at her from where Yan Li couldn't see.

"..."

No wonder the vixen rode on his head and flaunted her power; you should just spoil him.

Guan Yue gave Dong Xuan the middle finger without saying a word, then looked at Yan Li: "You two should sort out your own problems, but if you bully my sister, I'll never forgive you."

"Alright, alright, I'll treat you and Dawei to dinner another day. I'm off."

Yan Li responded with a sound of agreement, opened the driver's seat, and climbed inside.

Dong Xuan wanted to pull him further, but she was afraid that there would be a lot of people at the school gate and it would look bad, so she could only sit in the back seat with a cold face and ignore Yan Li.

Yan Li didn't take it to heart, as if he hadn't seen the two's little tricks.

That woman is so naive, always avoiding his eyes. She doesn't even know that car window tinting can double as a mirror?

The Volvo drove away, and Guan Yue left shortly after. A figure emerged from behind a large tree just a few meters away.

"Is that Yan Li, the CEO of Yi'an? Didn't he say he broke up with Teacher Dong?"

"Lingering ties? Or is the breakup just a cover-up?"

Yang Mi wasn't sure what was going on, but one thing was certain: their relationship was definitely not ordinary.

The "ex-girlfriend" from a campus romance is far more significant than any ordinary flashy or cheap woman.

Moreover, judging from their demeanor just now, it seemed that President Yan was trying to "please" Teacher Dong.

"That's a thigh!"

Yang Mi, who started earning money at a young age, may seem like a freshman who has just finished military training, but her thinking is much more mature than that of ordinary college students.

She had actually been consciously befriending Dong Xuan before.

Although she didn't know at the time that Dong Xuan had a relationship with Yan Li, Dong Xuan was still a well-known actress in the industry, with a status, connections, and fame far superior to her, a newcomer. Perhaps she could help her in some way.

Now, Yang Mi has elevated Dong Xuan's importance to several levels.

She was familiar with Yan Li and Yi An's reputations; their development was rapid. Previously, a mid-level manager from her company, Rong Xinda, had jumped ship to Yi An.

Many people believe that it is only a matter of time before Yi An catches up with Rong Xinda, and some even believe that Yi An is already stronger than Rong Xinda.

For at least the past two years, Rong Xinda has not produced many successful and well-received works such as "Happy Seven Fairies", "Bright Sword" and "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng".

Meanwhile, Zhou Gongzi, the top female star, left after her contract expired, leaving only Chen Kun, the top male star, to hold the company together, and various rumors were flying around.

One of the claims is that Yan Li wanted to recruit Chen Kun to Yi An, forming a duo of top stars with Fan Xiaopang.

Considering the recent buzz surrounding Fan Xiaopang's high-profile joining of Yi An, Yang Mi is itching to join in.

If we could get in touch with Boss Yi'an through Teacher Dong...

Yang Mi turned and left, her mind already shifting from the film crew interview to how to get closer to Dong Xuan.

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Beijing Film Academy Community
Dong Xuan entered the house with a cold face, went straight to the bedroom, locked the door from the inside, and Yan Li silently took the key from the TV cabinet.

This is so perfunctory. We already played it once before, and now they haven't even changed the key location.

Upon entering, Yan Li found Dong Xuan already sitting on the bed, her eyes slightly red. He reached out to hug her, but she pulled away.

"Do not touch me."

Yan Li didn't take it to heart, and despite Dong Xuan's struggles, he hugged her tightly and coaxed her gently.

This tactic usually works, but Dong Xuan was genuinely furious this time. At first, she was acting, but later she became truly aggrieved, and tears streamed down her face.

This is the move that Yan Li fears most!

Whether she throws a tantrum or gets angry and argues, he can handle it all calmly. The only thing he can't stand is a woman crying, especially a woman he cares about. He becomes numb when she cries.

Unfortunately, Dong Xuan and Qin Lan both knew this weakness of his, and he cried pitifully.

Yan Li, who was originally an open and honest scoundrel, also felt a bit guilty and ashamed.

After much coaxing, Dong Xuan finally calmed down a bit, and Yan Li took out a box.

"Don't be angry, I'll prepare a gift for you."

"You think sending some gifts is all it takes?"

Dong Xuan was a little unhappy. He thought he could just pay her off and that she had no temper. But Yan Li urged her to open it and take a look, promising that she would like it.

Seeing Yan Li's posture, Dong Xuan became a little curious, opened the box, and slightly opened her beautiful eyes.

crown!

Yan Li took out the platinum crown from the box and put it on Dong Xuan's head, letting her look at herself in the mirror.

"This crown is bigger, heavier, and more exquisite!"

Dong Xuan touched the crown with a reserved air, looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled slightly before quickly hiding her smile, giving Yan Li a sidelong glance.

"You anticipated this move, didn't you? One big and one small, you were really dreaming."

Yan Li remained noncommittal; to be precise, he had actually prepared three crowns in total…

(End of this chapter)