Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Marriott Hotels.

After Jiang Yang and Meng Ziyi finished, they went to the bathroom to clean themselves up.

I went back to bed.

Turn the room air conditioner temperature up a bit.

The curtains were still closed. Meng Ziyi climbed into bed, picked up her murder suit from the bedside table, and saw Jiang Yang lying in bed playing on his phone. She asked, "What are you looking at?"

Jiang Yang turned his head slightly in Meng Ziyi's direction, and his gaze followed her a second later.

He smiled at Meng Ziyi.

No words were spoken.

Keep staring at your phone screen.

Fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard.

She was so focused, just like her father when he was discussing business with others, that she couldn't hear what anyone else was saying.

"Jiang Yang, you look a bit like my father right now."

Hear the words.

Jiang Yang's lips twitched slightly.

I heard it, but didn't respond because I was indeed busy.

In WeChat, there was a message from Guo Jianyong sent an hour ago: [“Xiao Jiang, I played a little joke on Chao Yue, don’t mind it.”]
There's also a message from Zhong Shujia on the "Fighter of the Destiny" team: ["Jiang Yang, stop running off to Guo Jianyong's group! Get your facts straight, you're an actor on their side. The other day I met up with those guys from Guo Jianyong's group, and when they talked about you, he kept referring to you as 'Jiang Yang from our acting group,' as if your contract was with him. Don't forget, your acting coaching fee was paid by our production team, he didn't contribute a single penny. Ugh, you're really infuriating!"]
Zhong Shujia sent a text message.

However, when Jiang Yang glanced at him and read the words in his mind, he would subconsciously switch to Guo Jianyong's usual Cantonese accent.

Interspersed among the text were insults like "street urchin" and "scoundrel."

Both being directors from Hong Kong, Guo Jianyong's Mandarin is noticeably more standard than Zhong Shujia's.

I saw the message Yang Chaoyue sent an hour ago.

I was busy with my son's business at the time.

There was no response from Chaoyue.

It's easy to guess that Guo Jianyong is definitely trying to subtly or overtly instigate Chaoyue to leave him and set up his own studio, so that Guo Jianyong can spend less money if he wants to cooperate with Chaoyue in the future, since he doesn't have to share the profits with him.

That's how these people are.

They keep their emotions and interests very separate.

Even the best relationships can be severed when money is involved; that's perfectly normal.

There's no need to go back to Chaoyue now, because I've discovered that Chaoyue is busy and doing live streams on Weibo.

Jiang Yang noticed a missed call on his phone from a Changsha number. On his WeChat contacts, there was a new friend request with the message: "[Is this Mr. Jiang? I'm the artist coordinator for 'Mars Intelligence Agency'.]"
It was probably through Zhong Shujia's connections, with Zhong Shujia acting as the introducer.

That's just how this industry is.

Good projects are usually absorbed internally very quickly, which means they rely on connections.

The only opportunities left for others to compete fairly are some scraps.

In my past life, let alone the high-ranking agents inside, even the seats for the hundreds of agents in the audience required resources to secure a spot.

For example, Zhao Lushi, who signed with Galaxy Cool Entertainment in her previous life.

As a local enterprise in Malanshan, Galaxy Cool Entertainment was deeply involved in the program production, and the entire program was recorded in Changsha. This enabled them to place Zhao Lushi, who had no works at the time, in the position of audience agent in the program, thus allowing her to stand out.

This variety show is a brain-teasing program, produced by Li Wei, who is also the founder and CEO of Galaxy Cool Entertainment.

In a previous life, Zhao Lushi was discovered.

He first gained attention through "Mars Intelligence Agency," which led to the production of "The Romance of Tiger and Rose," "Starry Night," and several other hit dramas, helping Zhao Lushi become a top-tier actress.

He withdrew from Galaxy Cool Entertainment in 23.

Zhao Lushi didn't leave. By then, she was no longer the innocent, naive girl she once was. She realized that Galaxy Cool Entertainment had increased the contractual constraints on her, and they had talked about it.

Being verbally abused is the least of your worries.

Being grabbed by the hair and slapped in the face completely shattered the years of friendship that Zhao Lushi had shared with the company.

There is a chilling feeling after opening one's heart.

There is also the awakening that comes after sincerity has been trampled upon.

Even though she knew that her commercial endorsements accounted for most of the company's revenue, and even though she knew that other top-tier artists only received a 50/50 split, she still suppressed her discomfort and took the initiative to talk to the management.

Make her attitude clear.

It's not about getting more money; she just wants to exchange it for equal respect, since she also wants to stay with the company for a long time.

I hadn't completely given up by then.

I always felt that since we'd been through thick and thin together, we wouldn't necessarily walk down a dead end.

Until the other party smashed the documents.

They scolded her for forgetting her roots.

They scolded her for getting arrogant.

She only realized it belatedly.

What you cherish about the past is just a weakness that others can exploit.

When my hair was grabbed and a slap landed on my face, my mind went completely blank.

My face hurts a lot.

The string in my heart that accompanied the company from its inception to its current state has snapped.

When I first signed with the company, they said we were family from now on, Ruth, and that they would give me the best resources.

Recalling the financial difficulties during the filming of "The Romance of Tiger and Rose," she lowered her own salary and even brought in friends for cameo roles.

She recalled that after each business event, she would immediately introduce the resources to other young artists in the company.

Over the years, she poured her heart and soul into the company, treating it like her home, but all she got in return was insults, beatings, and that condescending, arrogant remark that she was nothing without the company.

They felt that by supporting the entire company, they could earn equal treatment.

I thought that years of companionship would offset any conflicts of interest.

But they forgot that in the face of capital and greed, emotions are worthless.

She started donating money in high school, when she asked her family for money. She donated 5,000 yuan every month as a one-on-one sponsor. As her income increased, she donated more money. Countless children have studied and grown in the schools she donated to. The total amount of donations has exceeded 100 million yuan. She has never felt bad about the money, so she also guards against the media using it for hype.

Because what she cared about was never money.

I'm treating you sincerely, so please don't treat me like a fool—that's basic courtesy.

She didn't shed another tear while organizing the termination documents.

Her meteoric rise to fame over the years is due to the acting skills she honed through each role and the reputation she built time and again in front of the camera.

Terminating the contract is not admitting defeat, but cutting losses in time, and regaining one's own respect and dignity.

At that moment, I had only one thought in my mind.

If I could do it all over again, I would never have chosen to sign with Galaxy Cool Entertainment.

A company that doesn't respect its contributors and only thinks about squeezing out their value isn't worth her any more effort.

If she could live her life again, back when she was studying at Mingdao University in Taiwan, she might have listened to her father and chosen to sign with a small company.

At that time, she didn't have formal training, so big companies wouldn't sign her.

Although the small company has limited resources, most of those resources can be focused on her. Given the opportunity, she will seize it.

But the prerequisite is that the company must respect its employees.

Even if it means signing with a small, unknown company.

I just want to find a place that is respectful and welcoming.

I'm not afraid of having few resources; what I fear is having my sincerity trampled on and my efforts ignored.

The most prestigious platform is not necessarily the best choice.

What I desire most is to find a partner who understands me, cherishes me, and is willing to treat me as a human being.

No longer do we have to live a life of subservience, supporting the company in exchange for respect.

No need to waste yourself in conflicts of interest anymore.

Even if the company is small and its resources are not top-notch, as long as there is genuine respect and a sincere and reliable relationship, that is enough.

I want to be able to film with peace of mind and live a down-to-earth life in such a warm place.

Having experienced hypocrisy, one becomes even more convinced of the preciousness of mutual support.

If life could be lived again...

It's a pity no.

There is no second chance in life.

The chief director of "Mars Intelligence Agency" is Hu Ming, the main creator of Hunan TV's "Yue Ce Yue Kai Xin" and the program planner of "Day Day Up". He has been working with Wang Han for more than ten years, so Wang Han was the first choice for the role of director of this variety show.

Other regular and rotating guests are still being planned.

I recently saw Jiang Yang trending on social media.

I've collected some accounts of Jiang Yang's treatment of staff on set, and these are all verifiable.

I learned about Jiang Yang's skills in training actors from Xu Xiaoou and Zhong Shujia.

Jiang Yang's ability to handle negative trending topics and his capacity for self-deprecation are also worth discussing on the show and could be considered highlights.

the most important is.

Jiang Yang's compositions "The Sea of ​​Stars" and "Rose Boy" are currently very popular songs.

He has witty remarks, generates buzz, has impressive works, and enjoys a good reputation in the industry. He is an actor, a boss, and a performance coach for a large production like "Fighter of the Destiny." I heard he's currently in Hengdian.

He also frequently visited the set of "God of War Zhao Zilong" to coach Meng Ziyi, an actress in the series.

What is their relationship in private?
After "Mars Intelligence Agency" aired, "God of War Zhao Yun" and "Fighter of the Destiny" also premiered.

Because of the strong cast, with both dramas featuring popular actors, the critical reception after airing is uncertain, but the show is sure to be a hit.

At that time, through Jiang Yang, we might be able to channel the popularity of these two dramas to "Mars Intelligence Agency" and boost the show's advertising revenue.

The only drawback is that Jiang Yang isn't a top-tier celebrity like Lu Han, so he can only be given a guest appearance position.

Of course, if Jiang Yang really becomes a top star like Lu Han, the show won't be able to afford to invite him.

"I'm talking to you, Jiang Yang."

Seeing that Jiang Yang did not react.

Mencius put on a murder suit.

It's a bit troublesome to fasten it up at the back; I'll need Jiang Yang's help later.

Jiang Yang's busy demeanor, however, made her want to tease him.

She wouldn't bother her dad when he was home like this, because she knew that he was the pillar of the family and that he worked very hard to earn money outside. At home, she wanted him to relax and be at ease; that's how family members feel.

Jiangyang is different.

He wasn't even her boyfriend.

Don't worry about it: "He was just saying he loved me in bed, and now he's ignoring me."

"I'll talk to you later."

Jiang Yang finally responded: "Chao Yue is live streaming on set. If you're bored, you can watch Chao Yue's live stream."

Which film set?

"This is your film set, God of War Zhao Zilong. It's Guo Jianyong's crew now. Bai Lu is filming a special scene that Guo Jianyong arranged for her. Chao Yue is waiting for Bai Lu to finish work. Since he's free anyway, he'll do a live stream to boost his popularity."

Meng Ziyi opened Weibo.

It was discovered that Yang Chaoyue was indeed live-streaming.

The title of the live stream was: [Since I'm bored anyway, let's boost my viewership with a live stream.]
That's very direct.

Meng Ziyi crawled into bed and opened Yang Chaoyue's live stream.

A muffled voice came from under the covers: "Chao Yue is an actor in 'Fighter of the Destiny,' why is he doing a live broadcast on the set of our 'God of War Zhao Yun'? What's going on?"

Jiang Yang had just added the artist coordinator of Mars Intelligence Agency on WeChat, but they didn't have time to chat for long.

He twisted his body and pressed down on Meng Ziyi's head.

For a while.

Meng Ziyi turned around: "Help me button it up, I'm going back to my hotel. Neither of us has seen the other today."

Tie on the murder clothes and put on your clothes.

She nudged Jiang Yang's arm and said, "Ouch, you're stepping on my hair."

She put a pillow under her lower back, sat up against the mattress, and chatted with Jiang Yang for a few more minutes.

I put on my coat and went out.

"Sister Meng, let me see you off."

"No, you are busy with your business."

Meng Ziyi held Jiang Yang down: "I saw it all. The coordinator of that new variety show called 'Mars Intelligence Agency' contacted you. It's a rare opportunity. Even if things don't go well, don't offend them. There are so many extras in Hengdian. You can't even get to see someone like that. Seize the opportunity and I won't bother you anymore."

The 1,500 yuan note was still on the shoe cabinet by the entrance.

As he pushed open the door to leave, Meng Ziyi added another five hundred.

I didn't discuss with Jiang Yang about teaching her more acting skills in the future.

They didn't make any demands.

He didn't even let Jiang Yang deliver it.

When I came out of the Marriott Hotel, it was already completely dark. I bought a few skewers of squid tentacles from a roadside stall, packed them up, hailed a taxi, and went to her hotel.

These days, most of the extras in Hengdian are not from guilds.

Meng Ziyi turned his head to look out the window.

My thoughts are very calm.

There's a kind of sage-like state after finishing something.

The talent agency by the roadside still had its lights on, and a sticker on the glass door advertised for actors, offering 150 yuan a day.

Several young people wrapped in thin coats huddled by the doorway, smoking, their eyes filled with longing for opportunity.

It looks exactly like how she looked when she entered the Beijing Film Academy.

Outside the car window, small shops with signs advertising film crew lunches and prop rentals flashed by.

The smoky aroma from the barbecue stall wafted in.

Meng Ziyi took a bite of the squid tentacles she had just bought. The salty and fragrant sauce spread on her tongue, and she couldn't suppress the indescribable feelings in her heart.

When I first entered Jiang Yang's room today, I was actually thinking of asking Jiang Yang to teach her more in the future.

After finishing.

It was getting dark.

This thought was also suppressed.

Her relationship with Jiang Yang can at most be described as a momentary impulse between two adults who were mutually agreeable.

It has absolutely nothing to do with love.

It's good that Jiang Yang is willing to help me.

If you don't want to help, it's okay to be friends.

In high school, I would sneak peeks at CEO romance novels during evening self-study sessions, always thinking that true friends should be those who would give their all.

You should bring your money when you're short of it and slap it on the table.

Shield yourself from all storms when trouble comes.

It seems that only in this way can feelings have enough weight.

Back then, she would throw a tantrum because her best friend didn't give her the last piece of cake.

They feel that if they don't give their all, they don't care enough.

Several years passed.

Since entering this industry, I've seen many colleagues arguing heatedly over a single featured role.

I've heard a lot of stories about friends who borrowed money and then disappeared.

They have also been subjected to superficial friendliness while secretly scheming to seize resources.

She remembers once buying a plane ticket and finding she didn't have enough money. Her parents were too busy to send her any, so she shamelessly asked an actor she had only recently met for help. The actor's hesitant manner made her feel embarrassed whenever she thought about it later.

During my freshman year, I tried giving my audition opportunity to my best friend at school.

As a result, after the other person was selected, they lost contact with her.

You gradually come to understand that in the adult world, feelings can't be so intense or so unreserved.

Just like with Jiang Yang, it was nothing more than a momentary impulse between adults who were willing to be together. It wasn't love, nor was it a deep friendship.

She didn't ask him to teach her acting, nor did she ask him to give her anything. She even put an extra 500 yuan on the shoe rack. To put it bluntly, she didn't want an impulsive act to become a burden for each other.

The taxi passed by the red walls of the Ming and Qing Palace.

There were extras removing their makeup at the base of the wall.

The removed headgear and fake beard were piled up in a plastic basin.

It's exactly the same as some of the nameless extra roles she played in the past two years.

If Jiang Yang is willing to help, she will naturally help; she won't let Jiang Yang help for nothing.

I haven't become indifferent over the years.

They remain passionate about life.

It's just that we're more measured than before.

Unlike in high school, I no longer feel the need to hold onto my feelings tightly, afraid of leaving even the slightest gap.

I've learned to leave room for interpretation and to be considerate.

I've learned to transform what I thought into what I understand.

I will definitely learn more in the future.

The nights on set are so long, opportunities are so few, and sincerity is so precious. Rather than forcing others to fulfill your wishes, it's better to move forward steadily on your own.

From now on, I only want to live like this: not relying on anyone, not forcing anyone, keeping my emotions and interests separate, and maintaining my boundaries in this chaotic circle, slowly moving forward.

Just like the string of squid tentacles in her hand.

Although it's inexpensive, you can eat with peace of mind.

Her relationship with Jiang Yang was kept brief and to the point, which made her feel less burdened.

Her phone vibrated; it was a message from Jiang Yang: ["Ziyi, if you ever have a role you can't play, just send me a message. I'm in Hengdian these days."]
Meng Ziyi smiled faintly: ["You said it yourself. Just wait for my news. I really didn't act well enough."]
Jiang Yang sent a message: ["Then I can laugh at you with Chao Yue."]
Mencius paused, taken aback.

She typed out four words forcefully: [“Fuck you! Call me Sister Meng!”]
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Yang was woken up by Yang Chaoyue's phone ringing in the morning: "Brother Yang, are you up yet?"

"Didn't get up, hung up. Don't call me if the sky falls."

Will you be coming to the set today?

Which film set?

"From 'God of War Zhao Zilong'."

Jiang Yang replied in a daze, "I don't have time. I have to go to the set of 'Fighter of the Destiny' this afternoon. Didn't you and Bai Lu's special scenes wrap up today? It's not worth me going for such a small part. If you need anything, ask Meng Ziyi."

“Come here. Bai Lu is having trouble acting out a scene. I asked her to contact you for help, but she absolutely refused. However, this scene is really difficult. She was scolded to tears by Guo Jianyong.”

"What?!"

Jiang Yang suddenly sat up.

Chao Yue's news from the day before yesterday was correct; one day he and Chao Yue would have to find an opportunity to put Guo Jianyong in a burlap sack and throw him into the sea. (End of Chapter)