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Yang Mi has always been a proactive person with clear ideas and goals.

She knew very well that sleeping with Tian Xiaole didn't guarantee a continuous supply of high-quality resources; internal competition was still necessary.

A famous director like him may appear single to the public, but he probably keeps quite a few female celebrities as mistresses behind the scenes.

So she needed to find help. Her former agent, Zeng Jia, joined Mei Ah Entertainment after leaving Rong Xinda.

We're planning to poach her and bring her to work at Xiaole Pictures.

"Honey, you're not kidding me, are you? It's really possible to join Xiaole Pictures?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Tian personally agreed. Come and help me."

On the other end of the phone, Zeng Jia, hearing Yang Mi's address, tentatively asked:

"Honey, tell me honestly, what's your relationship with Director Tian like?"

Yang Mi thought for a moment and decided not to tell the truth. She did not reveal the relationship between the "candidate" and kept her mouth shut. She had to abide by this rule at all times.

She aspires to be Mrs. Tian.

"We're both alumni of the Beijing Film Academy. We met a few times at school before and exchanged contact information..."

Zeng Jia believed her? No way. She spoke with such certainty, she must have something to rely on, but Yang Mi just wouldn't say.

"Jiajia, Xiaole Pictures is much more promising than Meiya, and it also has Hollywood resources, which can broaden your network."

"Okay, I'll process my resignation as soon as possible and come help you."

Zeng Jia readily agreed, sensing something unusual in Yang Mi's tone.

"A smart decision. I'll take you to Hollywood sometime."

Yang Mi was very happy. With the help of her best friend, she felt more confident in pursuing good resources.

"Haha, Mimi, I've got it all figured out."

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Yang Mi hung up the phone, carefully applied heavy makeup, and went to Xiaole Film Studio to complete her onboarding process.

Soon, they arrived at the building of a film and television company that many artists in the industry aspire to work for.

She looked at the 32-story building, which would become her new company from now on.

With confident strides, I entered the lobby on the first floor and said to the two girls at the front desk:

"I made an appointment with Director Chen."

"Just press the 32nd floor button."

"Thank you."

Yang Mi smiled and nodded, then walked to the elevator.

After everyone left, the two girls at the front desk whispered to each other:
"Was that woman Yang Mi? I've seen her play Guo Xiang."

"I've never heard of him. I wonder what kind of reputation he has in the industry."

"We do have some third- and fourth-tier cities, so she won't come and sign with our company, will she?"

"That's possible, since Director Chen doesn't usually see these kinds of minor actors."

Those who frequent Xiaole Pictures are mostly big stars and first- or second-tier actors; it's rare to see someone of Yang Mi's caliber.

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Chen Zhixi met Yang Mi and scrutinized the young actress whom the boss had personally assigned.

Her face is a bit square, and her looks are below average in the industry, but her big eyes are quite expressive.

"Since the boss personally spoke to you, there shouldn't be any problem with signing the contract. The terms are 10 years, 8 years, and 6 years. Which one would you like to choose?"

"Director Chen, could you tell me which contract Senior Sister Tang Yan signed?"

Hearing this, Chen Zhixi carefully examined Yang Mi. Judging from her tone, she had quite the ambition!

They were trying to compete with Tangyan as soon as they arrived, but it was all in vain.

The Tian family has only one son per generation, so Xiao Tianxin is very likely to be her future boss. No matter how ambitious she is, it won't matter.

Thinking about this, she wanted to see what Yang Mi would choose:
"Tangtang signed a ten-year contract, and she was the first one to sign with the company. Everyone else also signed ten-year contracts."

Yang Mi frowned slightly. Ten years was too long for her. Actresses rely on their youth for their careers, and she might be kicked aside by Tian Xiaole any day.

"Director Chen, I'd like to ask, are there different resources granted by the three types of contracts? Is it true that you can only sign a 10-year contract to go to Hollywood?"

"The only difference is the profit-sharing ratio. As for resources in Hollywood, those need to be arranged by the boss."

Yang Mi hesitated for a moment, then made up her mind: "Then I'll choose 10 years too."

"Okay, then take a look at the contract. If there are no problems, you can sign it."

Watching Yang Mi carefully read the contract, Chen Zhixi began to worry about Tang Yan. This woman was coming on strong!

"Should we sign now?"

Yang Mi felt a headache coming on when she looked at the dense text. She didn't like looking at contracts and couldn't understand them.

"You can take it back and understand it clearly before signing, but remember to keep the contents confidential."

"Forget it, I trust the company, let's just sign it."

After writing her name, Yang Mi continued, "Director Chen, I'd like to bring my own agent... we..."

"Yes, that's perfectly fine."

Chen Zhixi smiled and said, "These are all minor issues. Anyway, the company has no shortage of resources."

"Director Chen, we're on the same team now, please take good care of us."

"Don't worry, I treat everyone in the company the same."

Chen Zhixi smiled and shook hands with Yang Mi, while adding in her mind: Tang Yan is an exception.

"The company will announce your joining later, remember to forward this message."

"Yes, I will."

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Xiaole Pictures' Weibo account released an announcement:

"Welcome Ms. Yang Mi to the Xiaole Pictures family. Let's weather the storms together in the future..."

The Weibo post ended with a mention of Yang Mi, just as simply as when they welcomed Zhang Li and Tan Songyun.

"I am very happy to join the Xiaole Pictures family. I look forward to bringing more and better works to movie fans in the future... I would like to thank Senior Brother Tian for his guidance and Director Chen for his help."

Yang Mi then reposted the Weibo post and tagged Xiaole Pictures and Tian Xiaole's account.

The Weibo post quickly attracted the attention of people in the industry and spread rapidly.

Xiaole Pictures previously signed only newcomers, but this time they signed a "veteran".

There is already a consensus in the industry that this actor will soon be at least a second-tier actor.

The news spread, and Wang Luodan, Zhao Liying, Tang Yan, Huang Bo, and others all saw it.

They took turns expressing their welcome on Weibo, sharing meals and conversations, and following Yang Mi's account.

Right now, Yang Mi is scrolling through her Weibo. The butterfly effect of Tian Xiaole has caused her popularity to fall far short of its original trajectory.

He only gained some fame thanks to "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Chinese Paladin 3".

With just a simple welcome Weibo post, her number of followers skyrocketed, and suddenly she was surrounded by kind people.

Her roommates were full of compliments.

Zhang Xiaofei: "Honey, congratulations, you've secured a spot in the top tier of the future."

Yuan Shanshan: "Mimi, you're amazing! You actually managed to join Xiaole Pictures. Are you still hiring?"

Jiao Junyan: "My superstar roommate, please take good care of us from now on!"

Yang Mi was used to her roommates' flattery, because he used to be the most popular.

But I still feel great; the gap between us has widened even further.

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Huayi's annual meeting was a grand affair.

Photos and videos of the event can be found online, revealing its luxurious atmosphere.

As a shareholder and a renowned director, Tian Xiaole is surrounded by a group of female stars from Huayi Brothers.

Even scoundrels like Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Jizhong, these old geezers, have no shortage of female celebrities fawning over them.

"Director Tian, ​​hello. I am Huo Siyan. You are someone I have always admired."

"Oh, so how do you admire him?"

Tian Xiaole raised her wine glass and said with a smile.

I'd heard she was a professional PR artist at Huayi, and I wanted to test her skills.

Hearing this, Huo Siyan's eyes lit up. Did he have feelings for her? She lowered her collar a little, leaned closer, and whispered:
"It's the kind of romantic love between a man and a woman, Director Tian, ​​you can feel my admiration..."

As she spoke, she reached out to take Tian Xiaole's arm, her meaning quite clear.

"What are you doing?" Tian Xiaole waved her hand to avoid him, and said in a teasing tone, "This isn't a ballroom dance, why are you touching me!"

"Director Tian, ​​you..."

Huo Siyan's smile froze. She knew she had been tricked, but she couldn't afford to offend him, so she could only force a smile.

"Director Tian, ​​please stop teasing her."

Li Binbin walked over, and Huo Siyan called out "Sister Binbin" before fleeing away as if she were running away.

"It's not funny, it's not interesting."

"You can't blame them for that. As a big director, if you just casually release a signal, they'll be desperate to seize on it."

Tian Xiaole thought about it and realized that Li Binbin had chatted with her for a few minutes and then sent her away. Clearly, she was also one of those who wanted to seize the opportunity.

He found a seat and prepared to listen to the Wang brothers' plans for Huayi's future.

As soon as I sat down, someone came up to greet me: "Hello Director Tian, ​​I'm Jiang Yiyan, and Yifei and I are best friends."

Tian Xiaole looked up at her and thought it was better not to have such a good friend, so she waved her away.

There are very few people who can make Liu Yifei frown and remain speechless, and she is one of them.

Thinking about that interview with Lu Yu makes me want to gossip.

"Hello Director Tian, ​​my name is Yang Ying, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Upon hearing the self-introduction, Tian Xiaole snapped out of her daze and looked up. Yang Ying was standing beside her, holding a wine glass in both hands and bending over. Tian Xiaole was sitting, so she dared not speak from a downward angle.

"New here? I've never seen you before?"

"I signed with a Hong Kong-based agency, and we produced a film invested in by Huayi Brothers, so..."

Tian Xiaole saw the promotional poster for "Hot Summer Days," and Yang Ying was one of the main actors. The photo was absolutely awful.

Wearing a ramen noodle wig, black-rimmed glasses, staring wide-eyed and pouting, he looked like an idiot.

"Don't stand, sit down."

Tian Xiaole patted the spot next to him. He saw Huang Xiaoming pacing around a couple of times not far away, probably very anxious and wanting to see what he would do.

"Is it really possible?"

Yang Ying was so surprised that she covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed. Of all the people who had come and gone just now, not one of them had caught Tian Xiaole's eye.

She received this honor.

Those who witnessed this scene stared wide-eyed with envy, amazed that such a good thing had befallen this vixen.

Yang Ying shifted her position, getting closer to Tian Xiaole.

"Director Tian, ​​I salute you and wish you success in winning the grand prize in Berlin."

"Haha, I can have one of these."

Not far away, Huang Xiaoming, who heard Tian Xiaole's laughter, felt a sharp pain in his heart. Seeing Yang Ying's body pressed against him, he felt even more uncomfortable.

He fell in love with Yang Ying at first sight. During the filming of "Hot Summer Days", he often visited the set. Everyone knew what he was up to.

Many people noticed this scene, especially the Wang brothers, who showed expressions of surprise.

Tian Xiaole has always maintained a clean reputation and has directly rejected all the female celebrities that Huayi Entertainment offered him. Unexpectedly, he has taken a liking to Yang Ying.

The two brothers exchanged a glance and made up their minds.

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Huayifei's stock price is very stable, hovering around 60 yuan, which makes the Wang brothers very proud.

They announced a series of projects to be launched, which can only be described as having deep pockets.

Tin Siu-lok neither commented nor said anything about their plans to strengthen collaborations with Hong Kong filmmakers, and suggested it was time for him to leave.

To be honest, he's still an outsider.

"Director Tian, ​​let me see you off."

"no need."

Ignoring Yang Ying's disappointed expression, Tian Xiaole left the Huayi Annual Meeting venue.

On the way back, I received a text message from Wang Zhongjun, who seemed very eager to receive it.

"Director Tian, ​​that young star you've got your eye on, should I have someone send her over to you?"

Tian Xiaole was not surprised when he saw the message; this was typical of the Wang brothers, who directly rejected his offer.

Does he need someone to deliver the woman he likes? He can just wash up and lie down.

Besides, he just wanted to tease Huang Xiaoming; he had no feelings for Yang Ying.

Meanwhile, Huayi's annual meeting continued, but some people were distracted.

Huang Xiaoming was quite touched to see Yang Ying still there; she must have rejected Tian Xiaole's advances because of him.

At the same time, he was worried that if Tian Xiaole found out that Yang Ying refused the unspoken rules for his sake, would it affect his future career?
He has already told the Wang brothers that he will not renew the contract when it expires, and he plans to become his own boss.

Thinking of this, Huang Xiaoming found Yang Ying, who was still disappointed. She was still fantasizing that if she could climb the social ladder, her development in the mainland would definitely be smooth sailing.

"Baby, what did you and Director Tian talk about just now?"

"We're just chatting casually."

"He didn't..."

"Huang Xiaoming, what kind of person do you take me for?"

Yang Ying's acting skills immediately came to the fore, and she angrily questioned him.

She was already in a bad mood after being rejected, and when Huang Xiaoming brought it up, she was outwardly angry but inwardly unhappy.

You still have to pretend.

“Baby, listen to me, please don’t offend Director Tian because of me. He’s notoriously petty…”

After listening to Huang Xiaoming's explanation, Yang Ying finally realized that he was telling her to hurry up and deliver it.

What kind of man is this?
However, she didn't show it. If there was no hope with Tian Xiaole, she would still have to rely on this bachelor.

"Did Director Tian leave you his contact information?" Huang Xiaoming asked.

"He did say it, but I didn't remember it. I can't let you down."

Yang Ying didn't mind pretending to be an innocent and pure girl. With her innocent face, she moved Huang Xiaoming so much that he almost knelt down and proposed on the spot.

"I'm giving you my number. No matter what, my love for you will never change."

Huang Xiaoming said with deep emotion.

She was just his girlfriend, and they hadn't even made it public, so it was fine once he gave her the gift.

Tian Xiaole didn't know that he was just teasing Huang Xiaoming, and that's why he rushed to send the person over.

This is so rivery!

Judging from the resources he received upon his debut, his methods were not exactly honorable.

Whether it's selling one's buttocks in "The Emperor of Han Dynasty" or giving away money in "The Return of the Condor Heroes," it's all about giving up something to gain something.

As soon as Tian Xiaole got home, he received a text message from Yang Ying, who thoughtfully asked if he had arrived home safely and explained that Huang Xiaoming had given him the number.

"This couple really knows how to have fun."

Tian Xiaole ignored it. Recently, Tang Yan had shown signs of rebellion, and he needed to subdue her.

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In the film market, Avatar's box office surpassed 14 billion, a result that left many filmmakers feeling hopeless.

Aside from cinema chains, all film production companies are eager to pull the films from theaters as soon as possible, since the 30-day screening period has already passed.

The daily box office is still 20 million, which is simply terrifying.

If they really have to apply for an extension of the key, domestic films have no chance of survival.

Lao Tian was also worried, after all, "Painted Skin 2" was about to be released.

"The Film Bureau has notified us that Avatar is due to be taken off the screens."

After hanging up Han Sanping's call, Tian Xiaole spoke to Lao Tian.

"The appeal of this kind of blockbuster is terrifying. Special effects really are the future. It's good that you planned ahead."

Old Tian sighed and praised.

Tian Xiaole shook his head in disagreement, saying that too many of these industrial films would cause audiences to experience aesthetic fatigue.

"Content is the foundation of survival. 3D special effects are just something new for the audience."

Lao Tian didn't continue the discussion. He wasn't very interested in commercial films; making the "Painted Skin" series was just an attempt to break out of his comfort zone.

"After the premiere of 'Painted Skin 2', I will start filming 'Departures'."

"As long as you're happy."

Tian Xiaole supports anything as long as it's not filmed as some kind of messy or nonsensical stuff.

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The casting for Zhang Yimou's new film is in full swing.

For art students at the three major art colleges, this is a chance to rise to the top in one step.

Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, the representative figures of "Zhang Yimou's Girls", have become international movie stars.

Of course, there are also those who fade into obscurity, such as the "Mou Girl" from "Curse of the Golden Flower," who are rarely mentioned.

However, none of this affected the prestige of Zhang Yimou's open audition for actors, with several major art schools opening their doors to allow his team to select freely.

After searching through the Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama, Zhang Yimou still couldn't find a suitable actor.

Teachers and students at the school are complaining that the requirements are too high.

The unadorned naturalness should convey a shy, timid, and reserved state, while also possessing a casual and spirited quality. Furthermore, applicants must be under 18 years old.

With these conditions combined, there are practically no art students who can meet the requirements.

The Berlin Film Festival has announced its second batch of shortlisted films, further fueling the casting frenzy.

Upon seeing the published list, many people in the industry rubbed their eyes to make sure they weren't seeing things.

[A Simple Noodle Story] has actually been shortlisted in the second batch.

The internet is in an uproar, with many feeling that it's truly unexpected that such a terrible film could be nominated.

Amidst the ongoing debate, Berlin officials played a short film directed by Zhang Yimou to celebrate the festival's 60th anniversary.

Clearly, the organizers also want to bring together all the directors who have won the Golden Bear Award. Directly inviting some directors would definitely lead to various excuses, so using the nomination method is simple and straightforward.

In any case, three Chinese-language films were nominated for the Berlin Film Festival this year, making this the year with the best chance for Chinese-language films to win the Golden Lion.

The premiere of "Painted Skin 2" garnered significant attention as the second installment in the series.

The invited guests all dressed in their finest attire.

Whether it's Xiaole Pictures or Lao Tian's connections, the investors in this film are both heavyweights in the industry.

Outside the CPPCC Auditorium, the area was already packed with movie fans.

Starting in the afternoon, guests began to walk the red carpet.

Several major film companies and talent agencies in the industry, faculty and students of Beijing Film Academy, and representatives of six generations of directors.

As the actors from Xiaole Pictures walked the red carpet, the media's cameras never stopped rolling.

Yang Mi walked through the crowd, feeling very excited. This was her first public appearance since joining the company.

Wang Luodan, Luo Jin, Huang Bo, Zhao Liying, and others around him are all top-tier figures in the industry.

She noticed that Tang Yan was walking in front, and everyone else unconsciously lagged behind by half a step.

I don't understand why Tang Yan gets this treatment. Is it just because she's the top female employee in the company?
"Then I want to be the number one sister too," Yang Mi secretly resolved. (End of Chapter)