Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 361 Does President Jiang Want to Get Something for Free?
Yang Mi barely slept all night, and her colleagues in the studio were also watching the pre-sale data in the backend, all on tenterhooks.

Yang Mi only breathed a sigh of relief after receiving a call from her studio colleagues when the 24-hour pre-sale ended.

The number of pre-sale copies sold in 24 hours approached 300,000, and the pre-sale amount exceeded 5 million.

The pre-sale achieved such good results largely due to the purchasing power of fans.

Fans are helping to boost sales to enhance her reputation.

Of these sales of over five million, the actual transaction rate will be very high, at least over 80%.

Finally, with other distribution channels included, Yang Mi conservatively estimates that it could exceed six million.

This data is already quite amazing for her.

At least I saved my reputation.

The September issue of "Shangcheng" magazine, with its sealed cover, achieved a final transaction amount of 658 million.

Second only to Wang Hedi's 671 million copies sold in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar Fashion magazine.

Shangcheng broke through the monopoly of the five major fashion magazines during the peak fashion season, surpassing the sales of the other four fashion magazines and achieving the second-highest sales ranking among September issue magazines.

Of course, Wu Wen also used some tricks to manipulate the data.

The sales figure of nearly one million is yet to be confirmed.

However, only she knew about this, or perhaps President Jiang had guessed something about it.

But as long as the final result satisfies all parties, that's fine.

Wu Wen is planning a celebration banquet because the second-highest sales performance in September is more meaningful than Liu Yifei's record of tens of millions in sales in July.

This marks the first time that Shangcheng magazine has competed on the same stage as the five major publications.

She's practically established herself in the fashion world.

The other half of the story is the year-end gala.

Wu Wen sent an invitation to Yang Mi, inviting her to the celebration banquet for "Shangcheng".

Yang Mi readily agreed.

Not only are they very satisfied with this collaboration, but they also want to visit Mr. Jiang in Jiangnan City.

President Jiang hasn't spoken to her on the phone for a while.

President Jiang may be busy, but he's not so busy that he doesn't even have time to send WeChat messages.

In situations like this, you have to stick it on yourself.

She planned to travel to Jiangnan City to attend a celebration banquet, and after meeting with President Jiang, she would go to Paris Fashion Week.

With the impressive success of this physical magazine, she stood out even more among the celebrities attending Paris Fashion Week.

Because Liu Yifei and several other actresses born in 85 missed Paris Fashion Week.

Even though some actresses have outperformed her in physical magazine sales, none of them have achieved a grand slam, and no one has as many fashion resources and high-end luxury brand resources as she does.

It's no exaggeration to say that she was the "top female celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry" at this year's Paris Fashion Week.

This honor satisfied her ambition and vanity.

As an investor, Jiang Beicheng will definitely attend the celebration banquet for "Shangcheng". When he goes, he will also bring Zheng Jiamin, the eldest princess of Yizhi Culture Media.

Zheng Jiamin will also be collaborating with "Shangcheng" at the end of the year.

When they arrived at the hotel banquet hall, Yang Mi was already there.

Da Mimi's expression today is a bit hard to read.

She's probably still upset that he stood her up and didn't really value her.

At least the two established a "lip friendship" at a Japanese restaurant in Beijing.

Jiang Beicheng didn't care much about her feelings.

Doesn't she like to pull and tug?

I'll just play along with her.

In the end, she was the one who lost her temper.

"President Jiang, Jiamin." Wu Wen came over to greet them with a glass of champagne.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded.

He took a bottle of champagne from the champagne table in the lobby, clinked glasses with Wu Wen, and said, "Congratulations, Ms. Wu, on your outstanding achievements."

Wu Wen smiled and said, "Thank you for your encouragement, President Jiang. I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations."

After finishing the champagne, we invited Jiang Beicheng to sit down.

The location is right next to Yang Mi.

As Jiang Beicheng sat down, Yang Mi expressed his concern: "I heard that President Jiang has been very busy with work lately. Please take care of your health."

"Thank you for your concern."

Jiang Beicheng responded, his gaze fixed on Wu Wen speaking on the stage, and then he clapped along.

Yang Mi turned his head to look at Jiangbei City.

Was President Jiang being so cold to her today? She couldn't help but have all sorts of wild thoughts.

Was President Jiang's order to President Wu to boost sales solely for the sake of the magazine "Shangcheng"?

Was she just imagining things?
"You're welcome, it's my pleasure." Yang Mi smiled awkwardly and clapped along.

After Wu Wen finished speaking on stage, she invited Jiang Beicheng to come up on stage.

Jiang Beicheng went on stage and said a few platitudes to encourage the team members of Shangcheng.

Finally, he drew a big pie in the sky.

They said they wanted to take "Shangcheng" out of Asia and into the world.

To create a local fashion magazine with global influence.

Yang Mi, sitting in the audience, also took this to heart.

She felt that President Jiang had the ability to make Shangcheng a leading brand in the Asian fashion industry, even if it failed to gain global market recognition.

Among these actresses born in 85, Liu Yifei's status is so high that she has a significant lead, and one key factor is her "international" status.

Yang Mi also had ambitions.

It just doesn't deserve the word "international".

If I can get on Jiang Zemin's coattails and put in some effort, I might be able to take a step forward and at least have some topics and room for hype.

She increasingly felt that President Jiang was an extremely important friend to her.

"President Jiang's speech just now was inspiring."

After Jiang Beicheng finished speaking, Yang Mi flattered him.

"Do you think I can achieve this goal?" Jiang Beicheng asked Yang Mi.

"There's nothing that President Jiang can't accomplish," Yang Mi continued flatteringly. "If there's anything that needs my help, President Jiang, please don't hesitate to ask me for assistance."

Upon hearing the name "Xiao Mi," Jiang Beicheng laughed, "You're too modest."

Double entendre.

Yang Mi figured it out from listening.

One layer of meaning affirms her commercial value, and another layer of meaning...

Yang Mi smiled and looked down at his chest.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Jiang. I will continue to work hard."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded.

After the celebration banquet ended, Wu Wen glanced at the time and said, "President Jiang, Sister Mi, shall we have some tea in the tea room?"

Yang Mi: "I'm fine with anything, it depends on President Jiang's arrangements."

Jiang Beicheng invited Zheng Jiamin to go for tea together.

At the tea table, Jiang Beicheng introduced Zheng Jiamin to Yang Mi, saying, "Zheng Jiamin is an artist and singer from my company."

“I know, I’ve heard her songs, they’re very popular.” Yang Mi took the initiative to shake hands with Zheng Jiamin.

Jiang Beicheng said to Yang Mi, "Jiamin will also be attending Paris Fashion Week this time."

You're a regular at Paris Fashion Week, and she's a newcomer with little experience, so could you help look after her?

Yang Mi readily replied, "I will take President Jiang's words as an order."

"Thank you, Sister Mi." Zheng Jiamin raised her teacup and toasted Yang Mi.

Yang Mi sighed inwardly at how good the resources were for this newcomer, Zheng Jiamin.

When she first debuted, apart from film and television resources, other resources came her way effortlessly.

President Jiang is too willing to spend money and resources on her.

They had to work in the entertainment industry for many years to have the resources that others have now.

Jiang Beicheng continued, "Yizhi Culture Media has a serious drama project that is missing a female lead. I wonder if you would be interested?"

Yang Mi immediately agreed: "President Jiang, please give me your orders at any time."

She desperately needs this kind of material to help her transition her career.

Not long ago, she accepted a film project from a famous director, and she voluntarily lowered her status to play a supporting role.

A few years ago, when she could still make a living from historical dramas, she would never have lowered her proud head.

She'll only accept roles if the female lead is the main character.

Jiang Beicheng said, "I'll have the project manager communicate with you, but you'll need to share the investment risks of this project."

Yang Mi didn't understand and frowned slightly. "President Jiang, could you explain in more detail?"

Jiang Beicheng stated bluntly, "It means there is no payment."

The company will use your salary as part of its investment based on your market value, and then distribute the profits to you based on the final returns.

Can you accept this cooperation model?

(End of this chapter)