Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 285 Upgrading the Persona: Business Queen of the Entertainment Industry, Living Off a Soft Rice
Europe, Greece

Two days late, Tong Dawei and Guan Yue were already being picked up after getting off the plane.

Yan Li's assistant, Ding Feng, is a local Greek translator and driver.

"Teacher Tong, Teacher Guan, Mr. Yan and the others have gone out to play. Let's go to the hotel to settle in first, and then meet up with them when they return."

"Okay."

Tong Dawei readily agreed. Yan Li didn't give a single penny as a wedding gift, nor did Dong Xuan. Instead, she privately gave Guan Yue a set of jewelry.

Although no money was given, Yanli covered all the expenses for the couple's luxurious European honeymoon, including food, drinks, and entertainment.

They didn't even need to worry about the itinerary for their trip; all they had to do was bring some luggage and people.

After getting on the bus, the group arrived at the hotel where they were staying, and Ding Feng gave them a brief introduction.

It's not a five-star luxury hotel, but it's a boutique hotel with a strong local cultural flavor, and it has all the necessary amenities.

When traveling abroad, a comfortable, clean, and safe hotel is the top priority. Secondly, it's important to experience new cultures. Those purely luxurious hotels are not unacceptable to stay in domestically.

Since Tong Dawei and his wife didn't have to spend any money, they naturally had no objections. However, once they entered the bedroom, they realized that Ding Feng had been far too conservative in his assessment.

It's quite spacious, exquisitely decorated, and has a strong Greek flavor. You can also see some ancient buildings and street scenes.

The two weren't naive; they knew this was definitely a high-end tourist accommodation, and the price might even be higher than those so-called five-star hotels.

"Teachers, please take a rest. If you are hungry, you can call us to arrange it, or contact me. This is my business card."

Ding Feng handed over his business card. Tong Dawei glanced at it; it was very clean, with only his name and phone number.

However, Tong Dawei would not underestimate this amiable young man. In his memory, he was one of the two people most often seen around Yan Li.

A proper personal assistant!
The position of assistant is somewhat special; there are no specific standards for authority, responsibilities, power, and status, and it varies from person to person.

Some assistants are just errand runners, mere tools, with little real value.

Some assistants are different. Saying they are the "second boss" is an exaggeration, but if they are trusted enough, they can indeed represent their boss to a certain extent, which is quite impressive.

Tong Da also has an assistant. His assistant, relying on his father's reputation, acts arrogantly and even gets some staff members to call him "teacher," not to mention Yan Li's assistant.

In any case, Tong Dawei lacked confidence and was not overconfident, so he politely said, "Thank you for your help, Assistant Ding."

"Of course, Mr. Yan instructed that we must provide excellent service."

Ding Feng smiled and nodded, not surprised by Tong Dawei's attitude. Even a lowly official has to serve the prime minister, let alone someone who is Yan Li's close confidant.

But because of this, Ding Feng's attitude has become even more humble.

As an assistant, you need to know your limits. You can't take yourself too lightly, because sometimes you represent Yan Li. But you also can't take yourself too seriously. An assistant is, after all, just an assistant.

Things are different now. Back when Yanli first opened, Lin Jiachuan was forced to work as an assistant, and he even complained that the job was troublesome and restrictive.

Yan Li is now worth over a billion yuan and has a bright future ahead of him, so the position next to him has become highly sought after.

Yan Li has more than a thousand employees, and there are many who are graduates of prestigious universities or have impressive resumes and want to replace Ding Feng.

Ding Feng stayed by Yan Li's side all this time, partly because Yan Li was nostalgic, but he wasn't just sitting there for nothing.

A personal assistant has a lot to handle; loyalty is important, but personality and ability are also key.

"Please rest for now, and let me know if you need anything."

Ding Feng took his leave, Tong Dawei put away the luggage, and Guan Yue, rubbing her belly, excitedly began to tour the rooms.

As a popular celebrity, Tong Dawei has participated in some overseas activities, while Guan Yue is going abroad for the first time, and everything is new and exciting.

"Oh, it's Lao Dong on the phone."

Guan Yue, who had already set up international roaming service before coming, answered the phone and chatted with Dong Xuan for a while.

"Just arrived at the hotel. Assistant Ding made great arrangements. You guys have fun, don't worry about anything. See you tonight."

After chatting for a few minutes, Guan Yue hung up the phone and said, "Yan Li and Lao Dong went to some old town in Pu something, they'll be back this evening."

It was agreed beforehand that Yan Li and Dong Xuan had found a time to travel abroad, and since they had already arranged for someone to pick them up, they wouldn't be coming to pick them up. They would meet up in the evening and travel together tomorrow.

"Okay, you go to sleep for a while, I'll let my family know I'm safe."

Tong Dawei told Guan Yue to rest. Although she had traveled in first class and been chauffeured around in a private car, which wasn't too much of a hardship, she was pregnant after all and needed to take it easy.

Guan Yue was a little tired, but very excited. She rested on the bed for a while, and then took Tong Dawei to tour the hotel.

As mentioned earlier, this hotel is a local cultural hotel, and it's practically a tourist attraction in itself, so there are some things to see.

After exploring the area, we sampled the hotel's specialties. Just as we were halfway through our meal, Yan Li and Dong Xuan returned.

The former was dressed in a light-colored casual summer outfit. Although it was simple, he was tall and strong. The thin, close-fitting shirt subtly revealed the outline of his muscles, giving him a powerful aura. He also wore cool sunglasses, making him look very stylish.

Tong Dawei clearly saw that several foreign women passing by were looking at him, some subtly, some directly, and some even provocatively.

Dong Xuan was wearing a white long dress, adorned with some gold accessories and patterns, somewhat resembling a goddess in a hotel mural or statue, which she probably bought locally.

She is tall, has fair skin, and dresses elegantly yet fashionably, making her a striking figure.

"It looks good, I want to buy it too."

This was Guan Yue's first sentence. Dong Xuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I bought you a set. That store still has some left. Let's go shopping again later."

Yan Li, who had just greeted Tong Dawei with a smile, immediately drooped his lips upon hearing this.

He was puzzled. These women usually begged for mercy and looked weak and embarrassed in front of him, so why were they so energetic when they went shopping for clothes?

Thank goodness there was only one this time; if there had been several, he would have been the one begging for mercy.

The two women chattered enthusiastically, while Yan Li and Tong Dawei, who had been "abandoned," exchanged a glance and both sighed.

But then Yan Li perked up again: "I found a hot air balloon and speedboat club. Dong Xuan is too scared, why don't you come with me and go for a ride?"

Tong Dawei was somewhat tempted. He had never played either of these games before, and they sounded quite interesting, but he had some concerns.

"is it safe?"

Yan Li rolled his eyes: "Don't worry, I'm more afraid of dying than you are."

Tong Dawei was immediately relieved. Yan Li was much richer than him and younger, so he wouldn't deliberately seek death.

The two also had a lively discussion about the specific ways to play, which is why Yan Li invited Tong Dawei and his wife to come out and play together.

Aside from certain activities, boys and girls don't actually get along very well.

Since it was a rare opportunity to go abroad, Yan Li wanted to relax, but she didn't want Dong Xuan to accommodate her, so she decided to find her a playmate.

In this way, Dong Xuan will have someone to accompany her, and he can also do things he likes when they're not alone together.

Therefore, Tong Dawei actually benefited from Guan Yue's help this time, since only she could get Dong Xuan away from Yan Li during the trip.

Yan Li has no shortage of playmates. Even without Tong Dawei, he still has Ding Feng and the other bodyguards who came with him.

After dinner, there are activities in the evening. There is a nice hot spring pool where you can soak comfortably. And not far away, there is a sunrise and sunset spot that is said to have great views and is perfect for taking pictures.

After discussing it, we decided to go to the hot springs first, where there is accommodation. If we could get up, we would watch the sunrise; if not, so be it.

Yanli Tourism emphasizes a relaxed and comfortable experience. You can visit suitable attractions, but there's no need to force yourself or make things difficult.

Nothing is perfect, and regrets are also a kind of memory.

Yan Li felt that the hot springs in Greece were somewhat different from those in Beijing, but not by much.

The four people were in two pools, separated by bamboo walls and wooden curtains. Ding Feng and his group went to the other pool.

He was comfortably soaking in the pool when Dong Xuan changed into a bathrobe and sat down next to him.

"By the way, can pregnant women soak in hot springs?"

Yan Li suddenly remembered something, and Dong Xuan nodded: "I called and asked. Soak it for a while, but not too long. There shouldn't be any problem."

"That's fine."

Yan Li relaxed and invited the couple on a trip. Safety was a concern. Tong Dawei didn't care, but Guan Yue was pregnant, so they had to be careful.

Soaking in the hot spring and sipping red wine, Yan Li gazed at Dong Xuan's reflection in the water through the white mist, growing more and more fond of her with each glance.

She was fair-skinned, with a pure yet alluring beauty, and had a great figure; her charm was even greater in the water than in normal times.

I remember when I was dating Dong Xuan in college, he especially liked to swim with her, satisfying his eye and hand desires, and after the bath he could satisfy other desires.

Sensing Yan Li's restless intentions, Dong Xuan couldn't help but feel a little smug.

They say the seven-year itch is coming, and she and Yan Li are almost at that point, but she still maintains a high level of attraction for him, which is no wonder she takes good care of herself and exercises regularly.

Of course, it also owes much to this animal's gluttony and large appetite.

Dong Xuan had mixed feelings about Yan Li; she loved that he wanted to maintain a long-term harmonious relationship, but hated that he was always looking for other women when he couldn't satisfy his desires.

As she was muttering to herself, she felt someone touching her inappropriately, and Dong Xuan couldn't help but pinch him.

"Old Guan and the others are still next door."

"I can't see it."

That being said, Yan Li might not care about Guan Yue, but he still had Tong Dawei to deal with, so although he was still clinging to Dong Xuan, he never got down to business.

Seeing that the more they indulged in their lovemaking, the more aroused they became, and the hot spring water was becoming too much to handle, just as they were about to return to their room, Yan Li suddenly twitched his ear and shushed Dong Xuan.

Yan Li tiptoed to the side of the bamboo house wall and grinned mischievously, "These two are really having their honeymoon here."

Dong Xuan spat at her, then asked with some concern, "Will it work?"

"They're not stupid. After three months, there shouldn't be any problems."

Yan Li guessed that the two of them had been holding back for a while, and today's occasion was bound to be a perfect opportunity for them to get intimate, so they started acting a bit out of line with the occasion.

Regardless of whether it was appropriate or not, it was not a good time to go and disturb them, so Yan Li pulled Dong Xuan away.

"Never mind them, let's get down to business."

As for not going to the hot spring, it was partly out of care for Dong Xuan, and partly out of fear that Tong Dawei would feel inferior...

...

Yan Li and his group spent more than a week in Greece, visiting and experiencing several well-known attractions and some interesting activities.

Tong Dawei and his wife also experienced the lifestyle of the wealthy.

The entire trip included either boutique or luxury hotels, private car transfers, private yacht rentals at sea, and helicopter tours to islands and cities for panoramic views.

The food is mainly local specialties, but there are also a few Michelin-starred restaurants, upscale estates, and top-tier private chef dinners.

In Yan Li's words, you should try the snacks and local specialties, and also experience the good restaurants and chefs.

They received VIP service at every tourist attraction and event, and the experience was even better than they had imagined.

Tong Dawei had inquired and found out that some services and configurations couldn't be obtained simply by throwing money at them.

If it were him, even if he offered the same amount of money, people might not pay him any attention.

Yan Li's business is mostly in the country, and Tong Dawei is quite curious about how Yan Li manages to do it.

"Actually, it wasn't done deliberately. When your savings reach a certain level, you've purchased some services and related collaborations, or your consumption of luxury goods reaches a certain level, you automatically obtain the relevant qualifications."

"Well, if that's not enough, I'll ask a few friends. I don't have business abroad, but they might not."

Many things sound mysterious and impressive, but they're actually just ordinary.

Most people can't access it, mainly because of the high barrier to entry.

Once you reach a certain status and social circle, and cross that threshold, it naturally becomes commonplace.

But this isn't the only way to cross the threshold; there are many other methods, though Yan Li hasn't studied them in detail, doesn't understand them, and isn't interested.

He has the simplest and most effective way; why bother with all that?

Moreover, Yan Li wasn't too interested in the so-called threshold. It was really just about creating certain barriers to form a hierarchy, satisfying the vanity of high-end customers at the top, and attracting the middle class who wanted to climb up the ranks at the bottom.

To put it bluntly, it's still about exploiting people.

However, Yan Li understood the situation clearly, but he still couldn't escape being cut.

Because Yan Li may not care about the threshold, but many people do. He often has to take advantage of this concern and also needs these high-quality services to enjoy them.

Yan Li planned to spend the last two days in England watching a game of football. Originally, Tong Dawei and his wife still had time, and Yan Li also said that the couple could continue playing.

But Mr. and Mrs. Tong were really embarrassed.

They weren't stupid. Although they didn't know exactly how much money Yan Li had spent, the air was thick with the scent of money.

It's one thing for them to accompany Yan Li on a trip under the guise of a wedding, but it's a bit unreasonable for them to keep asking Yan Li to pay for their things after they return.

Moreover, Guan Yue is pregnant, so it's really inconvenient for the two of them to travel. Besides, after getting married, they should go back to their hometown to visit. Tong Dawei doesn't have much honeymoon leave, so it would be better to go back to China to take care of things and then spend some time with Guan Yue alone.

Yan Li is a semi-fan, watching the Premier League and Champions League in his spare time, while Tong Dawei is a complete fake fan, only watching the World Cup.

However, he does know how to play football. There's a scene in "Red Cliff" where he plays Cuju (ancient Chinese football). He practiced it specifically, and while his footwork isn't great, he's much better at juggling the ball than Yan Li.

Due to time constraints, Yan Li didn't get to play his favorite Manchester United match, but he did watch an Arsenal game in London.

Yan Li hadn't watched many games live, but after the match, he was still quite excited and proudly told Tong Dawei.

"When I have money and less work, I'll buy a club and fly to England every month to watch a game. That would be awesome."

Tong Dawei curled his lip, thinking Yan Li had gone mad: "Dong Xuan, does your husband care about his bragging?"

"I believe him."

Dong Xuan firmly stood by Yan Li's side. Although Yan Li sometimes made grand pronouncements, he always kept his word when it came to things he truly wanted to do.

She had heard Yan Li say that when he was filming a movie, he took a liking to a horse. At that time, he was nobody, but he dared to tell the other party that he would buy the horse later. He was ridiculed at the time, but two years later, the horse was his. He could make such a boast when he was penniless. What kind of wealth and future does Yan Li have now?

Moreover, it's just a football club. While he can't afford a multi-billion dollar club, a regular club worth a few hundred million or tens of millions might not be a difficult task for Yan Li.

"My wife understands me best."

Yan Li felt proud and hugged Dong Xuan and kissed her. Tong Dawei looked at the two of them, a couple in perfect harmony, with a hint of envy, and then turned to look at Guan Yue.

"Honey, do you believe I should buy a club too?"

"I believe you."

Guan Yue wasn't going to tolerate him. Whether Yan Li was bragging or not, there was always a possibility that it would come true. But this bragging of yours was a bit ungrateful.

Buy a club?

First, you should worry about whether you've raised enough money to raise the child.

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In late August, the group returned to Beijing.
Tong Dawei and his wife returned to their hometown, while Dong Xuan packed up and prepared to settle in before joining the film crew after the start of the new semester.

Yan Li went to Fuli City openly and honestly, saying that his overseas inspection trip had gone smoothly, and also brought Qin Lan a small gift.

Go abroad for business trips? Forget about it!
Qin Lan is no longer the naive girl who knew nothing and was easily fooled by Yan Li.

Guan Yue and Dong Xuan's photo at the Temple of Athena Nike in Athens is still on their blogs.

In addition, Guan Yue also posted many travel photos with Tong Dawei. Although she didn't explicitly say that they went on a honeymoon, it was pretty much the case.

The couple was on their honeymoon, and Dong Xuan, having nothing better to do, went to be a third wheel. Add to that Yan Li, who was on an overseas business trip, and even the village idiot could figure out what was going on.

Yan Li knew he couldn't hide it, but if he couldn't hide it, he needed a plausible reason.

To casually suggest taking Dong Xuan out to play would only add fuel to the fire.

"Next year's European Championship is in Switzerland and Austria. Let's go watch a game and have some fun while we're at it."

Yan Li had already come up with a plan: he would just take his men out for another stroll, since he hadn't had enough fun yet.

"You said it, you can't go back on your word."

Although Qin Lan had some reservations about the trip abroad not being until next year, she still finalized the benefits first.

As for holding a grudge, if they really couldn't stand each other over these things, they would have broken up long ago.

If you want to live a good life, you have to be a little oblivious. Just pretend that Yan Li really went abroad for an inspection, brought her gifts, and is planning to take her on a trip next year.

Despite this, Qin Lan, still furious, bit Yan Li hard.

Then Fan Xiaopang saw this mark.

"Is Shui Lan getting desperate?"

She immediately guessed who it was, mainly because there weren't many others who dared to bite Yan Li, let alone bite him so fiercely.

Yan Li glanced at her. It was hard to say whether Qin Lan was anxious or not, but if she heard what she said, she would definitely be anxious.

"Hey, is Greece fun?"

What Qin Lan could see, Fan Xiaopang certainly couldn't hide from her either. However, she had already been fooling around with Yan Li in Europe, so she wasn't as vulnerable as Qin Lan.

"It's alright, a little worse than last time."

Yan Li had made a shrewd move. He could tell from the woman's nonchalant attitude that she was probably incredibly jealous.

As expected, Fan Xiaopang smiled slightly when he heard Yan Li's words, but after a while he couldn't help but complain in a sarcastic tone.

"Different people have different fates. They're having a blast in Europe, while we're here doing manual labor and making money, and then they turn around and say I'm domineering and arrogant."

Yan Li remained silent until Fan Xiaopang had finished his sarcastic remarks: "I'm taking my parents to Sanya for Chinese New Year this year. Do you want to come?"

"You belong to me during the Chinese New Year."

Fan Xiaopang muttered to himself, wanting to bargain, but afraid that Yan Li would take the opportunity to give her something else.

Although traveling to Sanya is different from traveling abroad, the key difference lies in celebrating the Chinese New Year with Yanli's parents, which makes it all the more meaningful.

"No, you're not going to send the Dong and Qin people to Sanya too, are you?"

Fan Xiaopang suddenly became alert and said, "Yan Li, don't let her sell the same product to three different people." Yan Li was speechless.

"You think it's too quiet at home during the Lunar New Year?"

Fan Xiaopang thought about it and agreed. She knew herself and also knew the other two to some extent. It would be difficult for the three of them to be completely harmonious when they were together.

Going out to play during the Chinese New Year is all about having fun and relaxing. If you're fighting every day, you won't be able to enjoy yourself or celebrate the New Year properly.

However, Fan Xiaopang was still a little puzzled. Although Yan Li was biased, he tried his best to treat everyone equally at times. For example, when his parents came to Beijing last time, he made various arrangements to make sure that everyone could show up.

This time, you're asking me to spend the New Year with your parents? Could it be...?

Fan Xiaopang was pleasantly surprised; after all the waiting, the sun was shining and he was about to take over.

If Yan Li knew what she was thinking, he would only say she was overthinking it.

If a group of people can't easily get together, then they should stagger their time. Fan Xiaopang can spend the New Year together, while the others can meet during the Mid-Autumn Festival, birthdays, or when they go home to visit relatives. There are ways to balance this out.

After chatting about personal matters for a while, Yan Li also discussed business with Fan Xiaopang and several senior executives of the company.

While Yan Li was abroad, "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" was broadcast on satellite TV and achieved a rating of 3.5, ranking second in its time slot.

It performed exceptionally well on terrestrial channels, making it one of the strongest dramas in the latter half of the summer season.

This film was entirely carried by Fan Xiaopang, and the fact that she was able to deliver such a result has been very beneficial for her.

To be fair, although Fan Bingbing's career has been developing strongly in the past two years, most of his works are either supporting roles or just main roles. He only played the role of the absolute core lead in one work, "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch," and the results can only be described as mediocre.

As an actor, no matter how popular Fan Xiaopang is in other aspects, he still needs solid achievements in his works to speak for himself.

Especially since she also has to fight against the four female warriors, any shortcomings or flaws will be magnified.

While "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" may not completely dispel these doubts, it is certainly a powerful counterattack.

Because the plot involves some major alterations and whitewashing, it is somewhat controversial, but one thing is undeniable: Fan Xiaopang's good looks.

Fan Xiaopang's slightly plump figure is extremely suitable for Tang Dynasty costumes, and coupled with her stunningly beautiful fox-like face, she is absolutely deserving of the title of one of the Four Beauties.

What surprised many people was that Fan Bingbing's portrayal of Daji was ruthless, seductive, and alluring, showcasing her as a femme fatale who brought ruin to the country.

Many people felt that it might be a bit inappropriate for Fan Bingbing to play Yang Guifei this time, but after the final product came out, they found that Fan Bingbing could not only play the seductive concubine, but also the noble concubine and the virtuous concubine (as set in the drama).

Fan Xiaopang's portrayal of Yang Guifei in "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" exudes an elegant and dignified beauty, while also being gentle, virtuous, and carrying a touch of tragic fate.

Although Fan Xiaopang's acting skills are not top-notch, they do possess a certain flair.

At the same time, although her beauty belongs to the bright and charming type, it doesn't mean she can't interpret other styles.

She can be glamorous and sexy, aloof and ascetic, or gentle and elegant. In fact, Fan Bingbing initially pursued a pure and innocent image.

However, her cheerful and outgoing personality, along with her preference for bright and flamboyant styles, left a deeper impression on people.

Therefore, this time, "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" not only made Fan Bingbing famous for her beauty.

Because of the contrast and difference between her and Daji in "Investiture of the Gods", her acting skills have also received a lot of recognition, and her team plans to submit her to several TV series awards.

The tragic tone of "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" may not be popular in terms of ratings, but it may be advantageous in terms of awards.

Regardless, Fan Xiaopang has achieved remarkable results in terms of viewership ratings, revenue from selling the show, influence, and personal image and fame, which can be considered a small milestone in his career.

Yan Li instructed Fan Xiaopang's team to cooperate with the film and television department to further explore the benefits of the character and expand the influence of the TV series, so as to thoroughly understand the drama "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan".

“One of Bingbing’s advantages in being among the top four actresses and two actresses was her strong commercial value. This time, we might as well market her ability to carry a drama.”

"Isn't it expected that 'The Legend of Yang Yuhuan' will bring in more than 6000 million? Let's add a little extra and round it up to 8000 million. The official statement is that Bingbing sold 8000 million for one drama."

"Make Bingbing a ratings queen or a drama-selling queen after she becomes an advertising queen, emphasizing her importance to the project, and thus putting pressure on other actresses from a business perspective."

"..."

The concept of "carrying the show" and "carrying the box office" has always existed in the industry, but it is relatively unfamiliar to the general public.

Yan Li was going to promote this concept and let Fan Xiaopang reap the first wave of benefits.

These days, there are only a handful of female celebrities who can carry a project; some don't film TV dramas, and some have inconsistent performances.

With Yi An's cooperation, coupled with his own exposure and commercial value, Fan Xiaopang can definitely make a big deal out of this.

It will be difficult for her to catch up with Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun in terms of awards and acting skills. Xiao Yanzi is also a well-known actress, and even Xu Cainu, who is just there to fill a spot, has a talent aura.

Since that's the case, why doesn't Fan Xiaopang take a different approach and focus on commercial gains, becoming the most popular and highest-earning female celebrity?

The artist management department was working enthusiastically, while Fan Xiaopang pondered Yan Li's idea.

"I'm afraid I'll be the envy of many people this time."

"But there will also be many people who like you and admire you."

The current trend is to prioritize success and money. Fan Xiaopang has transformed into an entertainment and business queen, which will inevitably bring controversy, but it will also gain her a large number of fans.

Moreover, they had discussed this before when they were packaging Fan Xiaopang.

In the early stages, Fan Xiaopang made a name for himself with his good looks, outshining others in various ways, and even becoming a synonym for beauty, which enabled him to quickly gain fame and influence.

As it turns out, this approach has been quite successful; now, when people talk about beauty, they can't avoid mentioning Fan Bingbing.

The phrase "You look like Fan Xiaopang" is equivalent to extreme recognition of one's appearance.

Fan Xiaopang's peach blossom eyes and oval face have become a new trend for many people to undergo cosmetic surgery, and have even changed the public's aesthetic standards to some extent.

Such a good reputation is of great help to Fan Xiaopang, but we can't just let Fan Xiaopang be beautiful.

If something is beautiful but lacks substance, wouldn't it just be a pretty vase?

Moreover, Fan Xiaopang's beauty is too domineering and too aggressive, which somewhat hinders her from gaining fans.

Men are generally okay; at most, their aesthetic sense or perception is different, and they won't be too averse to it. But not all women like beautiful women. There are many who like beautiful women, but there are also many who criticize them.

The explosive popularity of those contestants from "Super Girl" is certainly due to many reasons, such as grassroots success stories and the rise of non-mainstream culture.

However, their "down-to-earth" image is also a factor.

The support from female fans goes without saying, and their commercial contribution to the artist is also very important. Even though the entertainment industry is not yet as specialized as it is now, the feedback from the entire internet shows that Fan Xiaopang has entered a period of transformation or upgrade.

It's not enough to be beautiful; it's also important to have inner beauty!

There are many kinds of connotations. Yan Li designed a strong woman route for Fan Xiaopang, making her a representative role model of women's success and struggle.

This tactic is nothing new; a lot of people in Hollywood use it. Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li have also followed this approach, including Liu Xiaoqing, who also sold a similar persona before.

Fan Xiaopang follows a similar approach to them, but focuses primarily on film and television revenue, and then combines her beauty, personality, and other qualities to create a series of marketing strategies.

In this way, Fan Xiaopang is no longer just a beautiful woman, but a successful and independent woman.

The new persona also has a new appeal to fans.

Many female fans may not like beautiful women, but they admire strength. Beautiful women with strong careers and financial resources are a different concept in their minds.

While the image of a beautiful woman may not resonate with viewers, who wouldn't want to be a glamorous and powerful woman?
Once Fan Xiaopang is established as a role model of female success, her commercial value will be immeasurable. At that time, filming may only be to maintain her exposure and popularity.

Fan Xiaopang was practically drooling from the praise, but because the vision was so promising, she also felt a little insecure.

"Aren't there any drawbacks?"

"Of course."

Yan Li nodded and pointed to himself: "For example, me. Maybe I'll be called a gigolo. Everything Yi An has is thanks to you. I'm a scumbag who drinks your blood and deceives you. I'll tell you to run away every day."

Fan Xiaopang was amused: "At least he wasn't wrong to call him a scumbag."

"Fine, I'm a scumbag. You'd better work harder so I can eat a few more bites of your soft rice."

Yan Li is not afraid of being called a gigolo; he thinks it's just jealousy from those who can't have him.

Besides, it's not that he looks down on Fan Xiaopang; she's growing, and Yan Li is growing too, much faster than her.

Fan Xiaopang was quite interested in letting Yan Li live off his wife, and he fantasized about Yan Li wearing an apron, mopping the floor and taking care of the children at home.

ding dong~
Yan Li's phone beeped with a text message. He glanced at it, then went to his office computer and worked on it for a while before smiling with satisfaction.

"what happened?"

"The stock market isn't looking good, so I withdrew some money."

According to intelligence, the bull market in the stock market is coming to an end, and Yan Li plans to gradually withdraw most of his funds over the next month.

Fan Xiaopang knew that Yan Li was involved in stock trading and had made a lot of money, though he wasn't sure of the exact amount.

"How many were withdrawn?"

"About 20%, around 5000 million."

Fan Xiaopang did the math and realized that, not counting what he had earned before, he already had 2.5 million yuan right now, and it was all in cash.

They want this bastard to live off her? Who can afford to support him?

With his dream of being kept as a sugar daddy shattered, Fan Xiaopang sat wearily on Yan Li's lap.

"If I can't afford to feed a woman, then I'll have to give her some soft steamed buns instead."

Yan Li: "..."

(End of this chapter)