The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 288 was merely a coincidence.

"She doesn't seem to be one of yours, so why is she so afraid of you?" Xu Jiuyang asked curiously after Hao Lei took Zhao Yan out.

“She was allowed to observe some things,” Angela shrugged. “I remember telling you before that when we were making ‘The Dark Side,’ we needed to make some deals with local forces, and Zhao Yan was someone they put in.”

"So, she was already... one of theirs back then?" Xu Jiuyang asked after thinking for a moment.

"It shouldn't be considered one; the whole situation is rather complicated," Angela described in the simplest possible way.

"That's a bit far-fetched," Xu Jiuyang said with a laugh after listening.

"You've figured it out?" Angela asked, somewhat surprised.

"Of course I've figured it out. It's just that there's a group of people in China who got rich after the reform and opening up, and they're trying to use money to launch a counterattack. Then there's a similar group of people abroad who want to make money and get rich through this, so the two sides collude to cheat people out of money," Xu Jiuyang said quickly.

Some things are things we've seen or even know from our past lives. The people who support Zhao Yan in China are probably similar to Wang Yan's husband or Zhang Lan, who got rich first through reform and opening up and then wanted to find a new identity for themselves.

Coincidentally, those of their own clan who actually held real status were all extremely low-key, afraid of being exposed, so these people took over their position—it was all about publicity.

Then, there was another group of people outside who wanted to take advantage of the reform and opening up to make a fortune, so the two sides eventually merged. However, the group outside was mostly poor, while the group inside was penniless and stingy. After some back and forth, they decided to work together to swindle other people's money.

"That's so damn low," Xu Jiuyang sighed after a pause, "They only dare to scam people like me, they wouldn't even dare to mess with you."

"Are you making fun of yourself or praising me?" Angela raised an eyebrow.

"Both are possible," Xu Jiuyang said, spreading his hands. "How do you plan to handle this?"

“We’ll talk about Zhao Yan later, but for now, they definitely need to bleed a little,” Angela said leisurely. “Ever since you told me that Jin Chengzhi had contacted you, I’ve used a lot of methods to set things up, and now they’ve finally walked right into it.”

"So... you're actually trying to lure the snake out of its hole?" Xu Jiuyang asked thoughtfully.

Angela smiled but did not answer.

"Alright, I'll head back now. Call me when the police arrive—if they need me." Xu Jiuyang said, getting up and leaving.

Once outside, he sighed and thought to himself that these people were indeed a bunch of incredibly low-class trash. He had originally thought about whether to persuade Angela to step in and wipe them out completely.

If it were anyone else, even Li Yunxin, these kinds of people might have tried to cause trouble, but in front of Angela, they were used to kneeling.

However, considering that these people are just the surface and the deeper problems won't be solved, they will only keep growing back, so it's better to harvest them periodically.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but suggest that Fan Bingbing not completely eliminate the two kings for the time being, but instead severely punish them and then take them in as dogs.

However, after a moment, Xu Jiuyang shook his head. There was no need for that. Three-legged toads were hard to find, but two-legged people were easy to find. If they killed this one, there would be others.

Moreover, these people are not a serious threat; they just occasionally throw a tantrum and annoy others.

If Fan Bingbing and her group really take down the two kings and unite to seize control of the mainland entertainment industry, no matter how many of these vermin jump out, they will all be crushed with a single squeeze.

But he was still very curious. Although he knew Angela was highly skilled, he thought that such a flawless plan was a bit exaggerated.
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"What do you mean by perfect strategy? It's just a matter of timing," Angela said to her closest person in the room.

"Really?" Anne asked skeptically.

“Well,” Angela thought for a moment, “you know about Zhao Yan’s situation. I did intend to use her to lure the snake out of its hole, but what happened at the film festival was truly beyond my expectations. I didn’t expect them to be so stupid as to think of trying to deceive Xu Jiuyang.” “But…” Annie was still a little confused.

“Don’t forget, Fan is here too. She knows these people better,” Angela lied through her teeth. “Besides, whether it’s Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Qianqian who are still on the mainland, or Li Yunxin who is flying back and forth, they would all be willing to help if you just make a phone call.”

"So, you're saying this is a coincidence?" Anne sighed.

“It started as a coincidence,” Angela said earnestly. “When I was indulging Zhao Yan, I didn’t expect they would try to scam Xu Jiuyang; when Zhao Yan was helping to make the connection, she probably didn’t expect they were all idiots and swindlers; and when they were preparing to target Xu Jiuyang, they probably didn’t expect his connection with me to be so close, so…”

She spread her hands, not continuing, so Anne sighed and added, "So eventually, it all came together to form a chemical reaction, right?"

“Oh, Annie, you’re such a sweetheart, you figured out the reason so easily,” Angela exclaimed dramatically, hugging her and giving her a kiss.

Annie subtly rolled her eyes: "So, what do you plan to do with Zhao Yan?"

“Everyone has to pay the price for their mistakes,” Angela said calmly. “And I just happen to be missing a puppy.”

Anne frowned, but didn't say anything, just looked at her with some concern.

"Don't worry, it's just an adjective." Angela chuckled.

"Okay, I'm going to prepare for tomorrow," Annie said, preparing to leave.

"Could you call my little cutie over here?" Angela instructed.

Not long after she left, the doorbell rang, and a petite but voluptuous blonde with blue eyes entered.

"Master," the other person called out sweetly.

"So, Scarlett, how was your experience at the Venice Film Festival?" Angela walked over, reached out and lifted Scarlett's chin, asking with a light laugh.

"It's nothing special, I was asked to come by my master." Scarlett put her hands behind her back, letting Angela's fingers caress her, her eyes full of admiration and affection.

“She’s just lazy,” Angela snorted. “If nothing unexpected happens, Sofia Coppola’s film will be in the Venice Film Festival next year. After all, filmmakers here or in Europe are more family-friendly, and the Venice Film Festival is more welcoming to new directors. She has a high chance of winning the Golden Lion.”

She watched as Scarlett gave her orders: "When filming starts in Tokyo at the end of next month, I want you to build good relationships with the crew as much as possible, especially with Sofia Coppola. By this time next year, I need to get you a Best Newcomer award."

“Yes, Master,” Scarlett readily agreed, puffing out her ample breasts. “Do we need to use every means possible?”

“Of course not. Putting aside the fact that the possibility of Sofia Coppola being that kind of person is very low, even if she were, she wouldn’t be qualified.” Angela pinched her cheek. “You are my treasure, understand? Besides me, only one person can use you.”

“I will definitely complete the mission, Master!” Scarlett replied without hesitation, then looked at her with expectant eyes.

Angela didn't disappoint her: "You can stay tonight—but of course, no one can see you, especially not that person."

That guy should like this gift, but we can't let him know before we reveal it, otherwise there won't be any surprise, right?

He should always owe me something.

(End of this chapter)