Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 362 Celebrities in the Entertainment Industry Have Disappeared
Jiang Beicheng proposed a cooperative model that involves zero pay for actors, converting their salaries into investments, and sharing profits after they are made. This model is unprecedented in the entertainment industry.

Yang Mi's first reaction was that President Jiang wanted to get something for nothing.

Her commercial value in the TV drama industry is not low, ranging from tens of millions in the ancient costume drama market.

During the peak years of the historical romance drama market, she earned nearly 100 million yuan just from the drama "Eternal Love".

In those years, even Angolan actresses could earn hundreds of millions in film fees.

Even if he lowers his fee to act in patriotic films and television dramas in order to change his image, he still earns around ten million yuan a month.

Jiangbei City won't pay her for her work now. If the show loses money, she'll have worked for nothing and won't get a penny.

To be honest, if it were President Jiang who invited her to make a guest appearance, she would give him face and not accept payment.

However, this current cooperation model is too disadvantageous for the actors.

I couldn't help but think about the fact that I had several dramas that flopped in a row.

The doubts and insults affected his self-confidence.

"You can think about it carefully," Jiang Beichen said, not in a hurry for her to answer.

His proposal of this demanding cooperation model was not specifically aimed at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi's commercial value is beyond doubt.

Besides, he was still a fan of hers, so there was no need to ruin Yang Mi's goodwill towards him in this way.

What Jiangbei City really needs to do is change market rules and weaken the voice of celebrities in film and television creation.

Allocate sufficient funds to content, costumes, props, special effects, and so on.

Be responsible to the audience.

Of course, he doesn't treat all artists this way. For established artists, recognized acting talents, artists with good reputations and public image, as long as it's a project invested in by Yizhi Culture and Media, he will give them reasonable remuneration according to market rates.

Jiangbei City adopts this cooperation model for established artists who want to transform their careers by relying on serious drama resources, as well as for newcomers with potential but no resources.

Let the artists share the investment risks.

If it becomes a hit and we make money, we'll distribute the profits however we want.

You might not get a single penny in pay, or you might make a fortune from a single show.

Yang Mi is currently experiencing inner turmoil.

It's not just about the pay anymore; she's more worried that if she rejects President Jiang this time, it might be difficult to maintain a good relationship with him in the future.

You can't just come here because you smell the benefits.

When you're put to take risks, you stay far away.

For a capitalist like Mr. Jiang, the ultimate goal is still to make money in the entertainment industry.

A female celebrity's body is merely icing on the cake; it doesn't play a decisive role.

President Jiang is not the kind of coal boss who blindly patronizes his mistresses in the entertainment industry.

"President Jiang, I need to have a meeting with my colleagues at the studio to discuss this, but I will get back to you as soon as possible."

Yang Mi was clever; he brought up the company's procedures, giving himself a temporary way out.

Jiang Beicheng nodded, picked up his teacup, and toasted her.

"President Jiang, if you have no further instructions, I'll be leaving now," Wu Wen said, glancing at the time.

She no longer begs Jiang Beicheng to spend time and energy on her.

Jiangbei City's attitude was very clear that day.

Results will be assessed at the end of the year.

Her achievements met Jiang Beicheng's expectations, so Jiang Beicheng naturally became closer to her.

Conversely, if Jiang Beicheng were to have the idea of ​​a lunch break lover, she would have to be available whenever he called.

To be honest, it feels a bit humiliating.

However, Wu Wen changed her mindset and took it as Jiang's encouragement to her.

A person's dignity is something they have to earn themselves.

She needs President Jiang to think highly of her.

Today's celebration party is over, and I immediately have to get to work on the October issue photoshoot, coverage of the four major fashion weeks, and the production of content focusing on local culture and customs...

There are too many things to do.

Not daring to relax for a moment. Jiang Beichen smiled and nodded, saying with concern, "You've worked hard these past few days, take a good rest."

"Mmm." Wu Wen nodded, and as she was about to leave, she asked Zheng Jiamin, "Jiamin, are you going over there?"

Zheng Jiamin got up to say goodbye and went to sleep at her best friend Sanmei's place.

Jiang Beicheng and Yang Mi remained in the tea room.

There is now a space for private communication.

Yang Mi suddenly showed a childlike side, looking left and right, and asked Jiang Beicheng with a smile, "Why is President Jiang suddenly so cold to me?"

Jiang Beicheng picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea. "Is there?"
"I've probably been working too hard lately; my mental state isn't very good."

Yang Mi knew that Jiang Beicheng had just made up an excuse to fob her off.

She got up and walked behind Jiang Beicheng, reaching out to massage his shoulders. She whispered in his ear, "Are you angry with me?"

Jiang Beicheng: "Did you do something wrong?"

"No." Yang Mi didn't think she had done anything wrong; that's just how she is. "Does the 'lip-to-lip friendship' that President Jiang mentioned still exist?"

A smile appeared on Jiang Beicheng's face.

He didn't answer Yang Mi and continued drinking his tea.

If you're going to pull, pull to the extreme.

It will make you panic and make you weigh the gains and losses yourself.

"President Jiang, I was wrong." Yang Mi said to Jiang Beicheng in a coquettish tone, leaning against his back affectionately, "Please forgive me, okay?"

"You didn't do anything wrong, why are you apologizing to me?" Jiang Beichen said bluntly.

"General Manager Jiang~"

Just as Yang Mi was preparing to launch a second wave of attacks, his phone suddenly rang.

He picked it up and saw it was from a friend's girlfriend, an artist. "Mr. Jiang, I need to take this call."

Yang Mi walked aside to answer the phone.

"Sister Mi, I'm sorry to bother you so late. I... I'm in a real hurry right now and I don't know who to ask for help. You're the only one I can think of."

The girl on the phone sounded very anxious.

"Tell me slowly, what happened?" Yang Mi asked with concern.

"Li Xing, Li Xing has gone missing."

"When did this happen?" Yang Mi's expression turned serious. "Did you call the police?"

“I’ve already called the police. A while ago, he took on a role in a movie and was going to film in Thailand. For the first two days, we kept in touch normally. Then he said he was going to join the crew soon, so I stopped bothering him.”

This past Monday, I tried calling him many times but couldn't get through.

I started to get a little worried.

I've been trying to call him for the past few days, but I still can't get through and haven't received any response.

I only have your phone number, so I'd like you to help me find out his whereabouts.

Yang Mi also became nervous after hearing this.

Li Xing was an actor she worked with on her last film. She admired Li Xing's professionalism and even discussed acting with him.

It was around that time that his girlfriend came to visit him on set, and that's how they got to know each other.

“Okay, let me ask Li Xing’s friends in the industry first. If I don’t get any information, I’ll think of something else,” Yang Mi said.

"Thank you, Sister Mi," the girl said, crying.

Yang Mi coaxed her before hanging up the phone.

He walked over to Jiang Beicheng and sat down next to him, saying, "An artist friend of mine went to Thailand to film a movie and has gone missing."

His girlfriend called me and asked me to help her find out.

I'll first ask mutual friends in the industry. If they don't have any information, I'll have to post on social media to ask for help.

Upon hearing this news, Jiang Beicheng frowned instantly. "Things have been rather unsettled over there."

“Yes, we wouldn’t go without strong support,” Yang Mi said while texting her friend. “But I understand Li Xing. He’s a talented actor, but he has too few resources. He’s willing to do any role in a game, and he doesn’t care about the specific film or character.”

After asking around for more than ten minutes, Yang Mi shook his head at Jiang Beicheng: "There's still no news about him."

(End of this chapter)