The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 526 You Are Different

Unfortunately, these words were of no use at all. Jing Tian still looked like she had no will to live, as if she didn't care about anything.

Yang Mi scratched her head, then suddenly realized something and immediately asked, "Didn't you realize something was wrong before?"

"What's wrong?" Da Tiantian asked listlessly.

"You must have simulated today's itinerary last night, right?" Yang Mi asked.

“It’s normal for there to be mistakes. Brother Yang is my true love, so the simulation is definitely not 100% accurate,” Jing Tian said naturally.

Damn! I almost had a heart attack, honey! I meant you're love-obsessed, but I didn't say you're really love-obsessed!

She had to take several deep breaths: "How about this, we've set up an organization, would you like to come and get to know everyone?"

"A...organization?" Jing Tian was confused again. "What kind of organization are you running? Don't do anything reckless, it's illegal!"

As she spoke, her tone quickened and became urgent, as if someone had violated a divine law, which made Yang Mi roll her eyes.

"Is Mount Tai illegal?" Da Mimi asked rhetorically.

“They…are registered!” Jing Tian said seriously after thinking for a moment.

“Alright, I’ll talk to Angela another day and ask her to register for a sorority. Hmm, Fan Bingbing can register for her too.” Yang Mi continued to roll her eyes.

"What...what are you doing?" Jing Tian asked cautiously.

"Of course it's about exchanging intelligence, helping each other, and growing bigger and stronger!" Yang Mi slammed her hand on the table in exasperation.

Even Liu Qianqian, among the women who have encountered those with systems, has a goal to strive for. But this Da Tiantian in front of me, does she only think about living happily ever after with her true love?!

So, what sins did I commit to think I could subdue this guy first, and then I rashly came here?

Perhaps her gaze was a little intimidating, Jing Tian shrank back and muttered softly, "Is it really necessary to expand and strengthen this business..."

"In short, whether you come or not, at least give me a definite answer." Yang Mi took a deep breath.

"If I hadn't come, would you have ganged up on me?" Jing Tian asked unhappily.

"Of course!" Yang Mi answered decisively, "We will absolutely not give him up, and we will absolutely not let anyone have him all to themselves!"

“You…” Jing Tian glared angrily at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi glared back defiantly, and the two girls stared at each other with hostile looks, creating a tense atmosphere until the door clicked open.

"I'm back." Xu Jiuyang walked in. "Are you all... alright?"

"not bad."

"not bad."

Both girls answered with smiles, as if nothing had happened.

Xu Jiuyang glanced at Jing Tian and then at Yang Mi. Although he frowned slightly, he didn't ask any further questions: "I just heard some news from my assistant. Butler Lu said that Wanda Media also wants to get involved in your series. Are you aware of this, Tian Tian?"

“I know,” Jing Tian nodded. “Wanda has some kind of cooperative project with people in Shanxi Province that requires my father’s approval.

"Oh, you actually know?" Xu Jiuyang raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"I'm not a child, why wouldn't I know?" Da Tiantian pouted unhappily, glanced at Yang Mi, and then stood up: "Brother Yang, if there's nothing else, I'll go back."

As she spoke, she waved the sheet music for "In the World" in her hand: "I'm going to practice this, I must sing it well."

"No problem." Xu Jiuyang nodded, and after Da Tiantian left the meeting room, he looked at Da Mimi again: "Did you two have a fight before?" "Do we look like we had a fight?" Da Mimi asked irritably.

“It doesn’t look like it, but I still feel like there’s something wrong.” Xu Jiuyang raised an eyebrow.

"I'm jealous, okay?" Yang Mi got even angrier. "You've only known her for a short time, and you've already planned this cinematic universe. Why don't you get one for me too?"

“You guys are different,” Xu Jiuyang replied first, then countered with a smile, “Besides, do you want to be an actor and a star for the rest of your life?”

"I..." Yang Mi hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

“Mimi, I know you’re the same type of person as my classmate Fan,” Xu Jiuyang continued, unusually not using the term “big sister,” and his tone carried a hint of wistfulness. “We have to do both things well.”

"What are you talking about?" Yang Mi suddenly felt a little guilty.

"What, you dare to do it but not admit it?" Xu Jiuyang laughed heartily.

“Who wouldn’t admit it!” Yang Mi was naturally not one to be provoked. “It’s just that I’m neither a celebrity nor as wealthy as you, so I can only choose to lie low.”

"So, do you want to pursue an acting career or a star career?" Xu Jiuyang asked again.

"Of course, I'm an actress!" Yang Mi answered decisively.

She certainly understood what he meant. The path of an actor is to win major awards and conquer the audience with their acting skills; the path of a star is to become the most popular and famous idol.

There was no choice at all. If you say you want to be a people's artist, then you have to be a people's artist. Otherwise, wouldn't all those 600+ points on the college entrance exam have been for nothing? All the hardships she endured, how she stretched every minute to two, all the hard work she put in to do practice problems—wouldn't all of that have been for nothing?!

"That settles it then." Xu Jiuyang spread his hands.

"Then you have to find me a suitable script that can win awards," Yang Mi said, pouting. "Don't worry, I'm not talking about now, I'm talking about the future, and when my acting skills are good enough, okay?"

Xu Jiuyang sighed: "No problem."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Ideally within ten years. Don't be fooled by the current popularity of the three major European film festivals; in ten years, their mystique will fade, and the value of an award for Best Actress will be much lower than it is now."

Yang Mi glanced at him in surprise, and subconsciously retorted, "Why not consider an Oscar-winning actress?"

"Big Sister, are you serious?" Xu Jiuyang's face was full of "No way, no way, you don't really think that having Angela means you can expect to win an Oscar, do you?"

Realizing what had happened, Da Mimi immediately coughed and said, "Okay, I was just kidding. It's settled then. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

Without waiting for his response, he quickly got up and left the meeting room, called Zhao Liying, and went to the corridor outside the record company before letting out a long sigh of relief.

Then she slapped her forehead in frustration, realizing she'd forgotten to tell him about releasing the album. Unfortunately, she couldn't go back now, because that wasn't the focus anymore.

"Liying, go and bring the car over." After arriving outside the building, Yang Mi tossed the car keys to her assistant, then took out her phone and called up Liu Qianqian's name.

However, she hesitated to dial the number, her expression quite conflicted. After a moment, she retrieved Aunt Liu's name, but even after Zhao Liying drove over, she still couldn't dial the number.

"Sister Honey?" Zhao Liying rolled down the passenger window and leaned in to call out.

"Liying, what do you think..." Yang Mi asked hesitantly, but stopped herself before she could finish.

"What?" Zhao Liying asked.

“It’s nothing…” Yang Mi smiled and finally found Fan Bingbing’s number: “Sister Bingbing, it’s me. I need to hold a meeting because there’s another one… Yes, I’m not mistaken, I can guarantee that.”

After spending several minutes explaining, she finally let out a sigh of relief before calling Liu Qianqian.

(End of this chapter)