Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 276 The ship of friendship may be capsizing.

Changsha, Hunan TV headquarters, the dressing room for the "Happy Camp" program.

Faced with the doubts raised by that silly girl Tang Yan.

Liu Shishi, who was putting on false eyelashes, glanced at the magazine cover and said:

"I saw he's quite popular on Weibo, and he's even been paired up with Li Nian and Li Bingbing. It's just that his looks are a bit average..."

Tang Yan rubbed her eyes, glanced at the cover of "Entertainment Pie" magazine, and said, "Huh? Is he that attractive?"

Liu Shishi, holding an eyeliner pencil and applying heavy eye makeup to create doll-like, captivating eyes, said helplessly, "Please! This is obviously a company publicity stunt!"

Wearing Sennheiser IE8 headphones, Yang Mi subtly chimed in, "Lin Xingzhuo? I think he's good-looking! He's the kind of guy who grows on you!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Yan and Liu Shishi immediately looked at Yang Mi.

Something's not right! Beauty is everything, sis! Didn't you say that before?!

Tang Yan and Liu Shishi exchanged a glance and then both complained:

"The kind that grows on you... I don't feel anything for it..." "This is pretty good?" "Have you been hungry lately?"

Faced with her two best friends' teasing, Yang Mi blushed slightly, took off her earphones, put them in their earpieces, and said:
"Don't overthink it! We met while filming 'Beauty's Rival in Palace'."

"You don't know, he's very talented!"

"Among QQ Music's top ten hits of 2009, his 'Sorrow,' 'Love in the Buff,' and 'Way Back Home' took three spots!"

"Furthermore, on Baidu MP3 search, 'Xiaochou' is also in the top 3 for downloads this year!!"

The three of them huddled together and listened to Lin Xingzhuo's latest collaboration with Twins' Asa, "Spring and Love".

Um...it really sounds good...

Tang Yan listened to the melody of "Love in the Buff" in her headphones and nodded, saying:
Wow! That's amazing! He wrote this himself? And he can rap? That's so cool!

Yang Mi said with a touch of pride, "Yeah! It sounds good, right!"

As Liu Shishi listened to the song sung by Lin Xingzhuo and Asa, she recalled a private banquet hosted by Swire Properties that she had attended some time ago.

This marks the successful signing of a cooperation agreement between Swire Properties and Hong Kong Resorts International for the Nanjing West Road Dazhongli project.

Swire Properties hosted a high-end private dinner, which Liu Shishi attended as a "special guest of the brand"...

During the meal, the group discussed the latest gossip in Hong Kong's entertainment circle, and repeatedly mentioned Lin Xingzhuo and Tiger Capital.

Liu Shishi omitted the fact that she had secured commercial deals with Swire Properties and the gossip surrounding the influx of coal capital, and simply stated...
"By the way, I heard that he and Asa were also promoted as a couple in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and the two have a very close relationship."

Tang Yan said, "How do you still have news about the Hong Kong entertainment circle?"

Liu Shishi said, half-jokingly:
"Li Lingyu wanted to make a comeback, so her agent contacted Mr. Cai to help connect her with a Hong Kong producer and organize a dinner party. I was there to accompany him."

Tang Yan said, "Li Lingyu? The one who played the Jade Rabbit in the 86 TV series 'Journey to the West'?"

"I used to adore her when I was little! Didn't she immigrate to Canada and become a wealthy woman?"

Liu Shishi: "Um, she might not be doing too well right now, she's gone back to China to develop her career..."

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Liu Shishi recalled that day when she was chatting and drinking red wine with the owner of Swire Properties, the vice president of Xingye International, and several other senior executives.

She inadvertently saw Li Lingyu sitting in a corner with a Hong Kong producer who looked to weigh about 200 pounds.

Li Lingyu endured the other person's groping, her breasts were deformed, but she still smiled awkwardly and drank heartily.

Seeing this scene of my childhood goddess.

Liu Shishi's worldview was also shattered, and her childhood was disillusioned.

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Li Lingyu was once extremely popular in mainland China. Her albums, such as "Sweet Sweet Sweet," sold incredibly well, earning her the title of "Queen of Sweet Songs."

At his peak, he released 88 albums in five years!
Among them, songs such as "The Girl from Tianzhu" and "Pink Memories" from the TV series "Journey to the West" were widely sung and became a memory for a generation.

Li Lingyu was interviewed on CCTV's "Art Life" program years ago.

She has always emphasized the image of an independent, strong woman, stating that she absolutely does not do housework and advocating that women break free from the constraints of housework and pursue independent careers.

She later married Jerry, a Canadian businessman, and began her transformation into a devoted wife and mother.

She works tirelessly from dawn till dusk, constantly spinning around the foreign family like a top, serving tea and water, doing housework, cooking, picking up and taking care of the children, and so on.

Her husband praised her for being as hardworking as a Japanese housewife.

The transformation of a strong, independent woman into a devoted wife and mother—capitalism certainly has some lessons to offer!

Until the last two years, this Canadian businessman's frequent infidelity led Li Lingyu to return to China in disappointment, where she began seeking opportunities to make a comeback...

The entertainment industry is always a place where the new generation surpasses the old, and the old generation dies on the beach.

If you want to make a comeback, you have to pay the price! And even if you put in the bold effort, there might be no reward!!
It's true what they say: a fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken...

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Yang Mi sensed something was off about Liu Shishi's evasive words, but didn't investigate further, saying:
"Isn't it normal for celebrities to create on-screen couples? He's very honest!"

Tang Yan said nonchalantly, "I remember now!!"

"When we were filming 'Beauty's Rival in Palace,' you said there was an actor who was so stupid he couldn't even film a kissing scene. Was that him?"

Liu Shishi quickly changed the subject, adding insult to injury, "Oh! You're not going to copy his CP pairing too, are you?!"

Yang Mi recalled the wrap-up photo of Xue Yuan and Zhou Yafu, a couple she always carried in her bag, and the passionate kiss she had taken during filming. Her face flushed, and she said:
"Stop talking nonsense! Haven't you heard of Tiger Shadow Star Glory?"

"He's the top dog in this film and television company, which was established with coal capital. He owns shares in it, and he's also a very successful investor..."

Liu Shishi looked bewildered and said, "So many film and television companies have been established by coal mine owners in the past two years, how can anyone possibly keep track of them all..."

Yang Mi said, "Their company is very impressive. They were even featured on CCTV's 'News Broadcast.' They are a successful example of private enterprises in the reform of Jinyang's coal industry!"

Tang Yanxin said bluntly, "I think I heard Wen Zhang, a senior from the Central Academy of Drama, mention this company at a class reunion."

"Oh! Right! He also mentioned this Lin Xingzhuo! I heard that this coal-related actor has a very powerful background, and he's very assertive and domineering on set!"

"Everyone calls him Bowser the Great Demon King in private! Hahaha, that nickname is quite funny!" ...

The three girls were chatting away.

Lin Xingzhuo's image as a young, wealthy man with singing talent, a bloodline limit, and powerful and resourceful person is beginning to leap off the page!

Sister, you deserve good things, but not this much.

Liu Shishi, who rarely praises people directly, took the "Entertainment Pie" magazine from Tang Yan, looked at it carefully, and said, "Upon closer inspection, his outfit is quite unique."

Tang Yan also said, "I think his outfit at the airport is a street style that mixes gentlemanly elements."

"By the way, his belt is really beautiful. It should be Hermès's latest collector's edition enamel buckle crocodile belt."

Liu Shishi also said, "Indeed, this belt matches his temperament very well."

Yang Mi sensed something was wrong and quickly said, "This belt! It's a wrap-up gift I gave him for the 'Beauty's Rival in Palace' drama!"

Tang Yan noticed Yang Mi's reaction and jokingly said, "It doesn't matter who sent it!"

Liu Shishi also said, "Yes, now that we look at it, our Mr. Lin is indeed the kind of person whose looks grow on you, and this belt is just the icing on the cake."

Yang Mi said anxiously, "It's very important who sent it!"

Tang Yan and Liu Shishi completely ignored Yang Mi and showered Lin Xingzhuo and the belt with compliments.

Yang Mi watched the two of them perform their act, her inner monologue going wild:

I was talking about belts! Why are you still talking about belts now?!

Yang Mi was well aware of her two best friends' ability to attract men.

The sense of crisis immediately surged!
She felt that she seemed to have overlooked something.

Power and money can be incredibly alluring over time, especially for someone as naturally wealthy as Lin Xingzhuo! He exudes charm from every angle!

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Half an hour later, the three of them came out of the dressing room.

Tang Yan and Liu Shishi went to the front of the stage first, while Yang Mi needed to go to the restroom.

Watching the two figures leave, Yang Mi opened her phone. It was a message from Cai Yinong, still about the contract.

The language was just much more intense and direct than before...

Yang Mi knew that this matter could no longer be delayed!
After refusing to sign with Tangren Media, it seems he's drifting further and further away from his fellow fans of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series...

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Compared to Yang Mi, who seemed to be under a spell or possessed after returning from the Hong Kong entertainment circle in 2015, this is a stark contrast.

At this time, Yang Mi was still in a relatively normal state.

They haven't evolved to the point where all they care about is money, nothing else matters, and they're willing to do anything morally reprehensible for money—they're not in a gambling berserker mode...

Therefore, she still cherishes her relationship with these two best friends from the Legend of Sword and Fairy series.

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In fact, Yang Mi became famous before the formation of the post-85 generation of actresses.

When she first became famous, most of the actresses born in 85 were not well-known at all.

The magazine's list of six promising young actresses includes Yang Mi and Han Xue, Dong Xuan, Yang Xue, Yin Tao, and Huo Siyan.

Yang Mi was invited to play the female lead in Chinese Paladin 3 because Tangren held two online polls, and Yang Mi ranked first in both.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Yang Mi is not considered a contemporary of the current crop of actresses born in 85.

It's just that she became famous too early, but with people of similar age and her popularity remaining high, it creates a misconception.

If you look closely, while Yang Mi has firmly held her position as a top star, the top stars around her have been constantly changing...

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Yang Mi held her phone and paced back and forth in the TV station corridor, hesitant and undecided.

She recalled confiding this trouble to Lin Xingzhuo when they played KartRider together, and Lin Xingzhuo had advised her:
"Little Yang, everyone is a companion for a certain period of time, and you will meet the people you are meant to meet at any time..."

Yang Mi made up her mind and sent a heartfelt and humble thank-you text message to Cai Yinong, the boss of Tangren Media.

The instant the message was sent!

Yang Mi felt as if a surge of energy had been drained from her. She knew that her friendship with the other two, especially with Liu Shishi, was likely about to capsize...

Yang Mi took a deep breath and walked towards the recording site.

Actually, there was something she was too embarrassed to say when she played KartRider with Lin Xingzhuo that time.

"Although everyone is only a companion for a certain period of time."

"But for Lin Xingzhuo, she really, really, really wanted to continue on this path..."

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On Thursday, Lin Xingzhuo traveled to Shanghai to complete the last two business deals before the end of the year.

On the way to Beijing Capital International Airport, Lin Xingzhuo was holding the latest issue of "Entertainment Pie" magazine.

The previous cover featured a scene of him encountering fans at the airport, while this cover shows Sun Honglei attending the Harper's Bazaar Men's Awards Ceremony.

The popularity of the TV series "Lurking" has not yet faded this year, and the character "Yu Zecheng" has become deeply rooted in people's hearts, making him a frequent guest at various award ceremonies.

Then, she transitioned from television to film, starring in the Lunar New Year blockbuster "A Simple Noodle Story" directed by Zhang Yimou.

Fashion resources are now taking off!
Therefore, 2009 was also known as the "Year of Sun Honglei" in the Chinese entertainment industry.

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beep...

The phone rang, Lin Xingzhuo put down the magazine, answered the call, and received bad news.

(End of this chapter)