Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 353 Smart Man

With such a commotion caused by the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" crew, with ambulances rushing to the scene and helicopters circling overhead, coupled with the large number of crew members and the abundance of gossip, the news of Liu Shishi's injury naturally couldn't be kept secret and immediately topped the trending search list that night.

Fans were extremely anxious and concerned about their idol's health, leaving tens of thousands of prayer posts on Liu Shishi's Weibo account.

In order to attract attention and gain traffic, some marketing accounts spread shocking rumors such as "Liu Shishi is seriously injured and in critical condition" and "suspected disfigurement", which angered the fans of the top star and the comment section was immediately filled with flames.

Upon learning this, Song Ci flew into a rage. In the hospital corridor, she angrily berated the Weibo CEO on the other end of her phone:

"If you let those beasts curse Shishi, Liu Yan, do you still want to work here? If not, pack your bags and get out now."

Liu Yan, who was far away in Beiping, was completely stunned by the scolding. The chairman was always gentle and refined, and he usually treated female colleagues with a certain degree of respect. This was the first time he had ever used such vulgar language.

He quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Chairman Song, I will definitely resolve all the rumors within half an hour."

Cai Yinong, standing to the side, was so frightened that he fell silent, secretly relieved that Boss Song had been relatively polite to him earlier.

She had witnessed firsthand how ruthless the richest man could be when scolding his subordinates. If she were the CEO of Weibo, she would probably be completely dumbfounded by his scolding.

Even after hanging up the phone, Song Ci was still furious and snorted angrily, "Idiot!"

"What's wrong? Why are you so angry!"

Following the sound, Song Ci saw that it was her mother and mother-in-law rushing over. She breathed a sigh of relief and controlled her negative emotions.

First, he stepped forward and helped his mother up: "Mom!"

He then respectfully greeted his mother-in-law, "Mom!"

Liu's mother's eyes reddened with worry: "How is Shishi?"

"The doctor said it's nothing serious, and I need to rest and get an IV drip for a few days. I'm sleeping right now."

Both mothers breathed a sigh of relief.

Mrs. Liu was heartbroken for her daughter, while Mrs. Song was worried that if anything happened to her daughter-in-law, her son might not be able to bear it. Hearing that Liu Shishi was alright, their tense nerves finally relaxed.

"Mr. Cai, it's been a long time." Mrs. Liu noticed Cai Yinong in the corner.

Cai Yi-nong looked ashamed: "I'm sorry, it's my fault for not taking good care of Shi-shi."

Mrs. Liu was very understanding: "Accidents are inevitable. It's good that Shishi is alright."

Just as Cai Yinong was about to say something, Song Ci waved his hand impatiently: "We'll take care of things here, Mr. Cai, you should go back first and deal with the online public opinion."

The richest man's words clearly implied that he wanted to leave. Cai Yinong nodded knowingly, realizing that he was extremely in Song's eyes at the moment and dared not stay any longer: "Then I will go back and take care of the follow-up matters first, and come to see Shishi again tomorrow."

After saying that, he nodded to the two mothers and quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

When the two mothers and Song Ci entered the ward to visit Liu Shishi, news about the "Queen of Pop's" injury had already exploded online.

Various speculations and rumors have spread, and some people have even maliciously spread false information such as "seriously injured" and "disfigured".

However, netizens quickly discovered that these accounts spreading rumors were being banned by Weibo officials at an alarming rate, clearly indicating that someone had taken action.

In the entertainment industry, while many were busy digging for inside information or cautiously observing, Zhao Liying took the lead in speaking out on Weibo.

Zhao Liying (v): Praying for your safety! May Shishi be safe and sound.

National sweetheart Yang Zi followed closely behind: May my senior sister be safe and sound!

This sudden realization jolted many in the industry awake. Those who knew Liu Shishi, or stars under Tengda Entertainment, flocked to Weibo to offer their prayers and support for the "Queen of Pop."

After all, everyone knows the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry. He might not remember who posted on Weibo to pray for the top star, but he would definitely remember clearly who didn't.

The night was deep, but the crew of "Xuan-Yuan Sword" had not yet finished filming.

From director Li Guoli and lead actresses Hu Ge and Tang Yan, to the action choreographer and production assistants, no one dared to leave, anxiously awaiting news of Liu Shishi.

The phone rang suddenly, and Li Guoli quickly answered: "Hello! President Cai, how is Shishi?"

After the phone call, Li Guoli felt relieved and, after catching his breath, cheered himself up. He was determined to carry out Song Ci's request without fail.

"Shishi was rescued in time and is out of danger."

The crew cheered immediately, feeling as if they had survived a disaster.

"Quiet!" Li Guoli narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping over the group who had looked like they had lost their parents and now thought they had escaped a disaster. He said coldly, "The wire harness team and the security team stay here. The rest of you can leave."

While Li Guoli was busy dealing with the aftermath of the injury to the top female star, Cai Yinong responded on his official Weibo account, calming the uproar online.

Cai Yi Nong v: Shi Shi is in good health and will recover in a few days of hospitalization. Her family is currently taking care of her. Thank you for your concern, Da Guan.

Netizens left comments, asking for details:
"Where exactly is Shishi injured? Please tell us!"

"President Cai, how did Shishi get injured? Has the cause of the accident been investigated?"

"Is it Song Ci taking care of Shishi?"

Cai Yi-nong was already exhausted from a day of fear and anxiety, and being scolded by Boss Song made him even more drained.

After posting on Weibo, seeing that netizens were still chattering on and on, he simply turned off the comment section's message function, choosing to avoid seeing or being bothered.

The crew of "Legend of Lu Zhen" in Hengdian.

Zhao Liying, who was the first to post a Weibo message of prayers for Liu Shishi, was on the phone with her agent, Yang Tianzhen.

"Sister Zhen, can you find out which hospital Madam is staying at?"

Yang Tianzhen smiled meaningfully and said, "Liying, you're really smart. With your quick wit, your big break won't be far off. No wonder the chairman admires you the most among all the company's artists!"
"Don't worry, the company's senior management is checking which hospital Madam is in. With Madam injured, not only the presidents of various departments, but even the CEO and COO will visit her in the hospital. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Zhao Liying smiled slightly: "Thank you, Sister Zhen."

In Beiping, at Tengda Culture, Yang Tianzhen, still working overtime at the company, ended her call with a puzzled expression. She had been hesitant for a while, but now she finally made up her mind.

Among all the artists in the company, Zeng Jia values ​​Yang Mi the most. He is just waiting for Yang Mi's contract with Tengda to expire so that he can leave the company with her to start his own business. This is an open secret.

Yang Tianzhen, who believes she is quite capable, also has entrepreneurial aspirations.

She tested the new president, Liu Rong, and found that his business philosophy was completely different from that of the former president, Zhang Zhao.

It can be said that this is consistent with the chairman's thinking, and he does not attach much importance to artist management business.

Tengda Culture operates like an internet company, not preventing its stars from establishing their own studios. This inspired Yang Tianzhen to start her own talent agency.

She was originally looking for a partner, but Zhao Liying's sharp reaction today finally made her decide to join forces with Zhao Liying.

Over there, Zhao Liying pondered for a moment and quickly made a judgment: Liu Shishi must be staying in a top-tier hospital in Donghai.

Rather than waiting for news, I should set off for Donghai immediately. Once Yang Tianzhen's exact address is sent, I can go directly to the hospital to visit her.

Without hesitation, Zhao Liying approached producer Yu Zheng: "Producer Yu, I'd like to ask for a day off tomorrow." "Liying, is there something urgent?" Yu Zheng asked casually. As a producer, he needed to keep track of the female lead's movements in order to adjust the filming schedule.

After a slight hesitation, Zhao Liying frankly told him, "I need to go to Donghai. If the trip goes smoothly, I can return to the film crew tomorrow afternoon."

Yu Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized and instantly guessed Zhao Liying's purpose in rushing to the East China Sea.

After all, he was the first celebrity on the entire internet to pray for Liu Shishi, so it goes without saying why he went to Donghai at this time.

Yu Zheng thought for a moment and then said, "Please bring me a bouquet of flowers and a fruit basket as a token of my appreciation."

Zhao Liying smiled upon hearing this. Indeed, those who make it in the entertainment industry are not simple. Yu Zheng is trying to take this opportunity to soften his stance, show goodwill to Tangren, and ease tensions.

Is there anything else you need me to convey?

Yu Zheng smiled knowingly, secretly admiring how shrewd these artists from Tengda Culture were: "If you run into Mr. Cai from Tangren, please apologize on my behalf. I will personally pay him a visit another day."

This was a last resort for Yu Zheng. With Liu Shishi as his trump card, Cai Yinong had nothing to worry about and could use the top star to command the other big names in the entertainment industry.

Although he has established long-term cooperative relationships with Tengda Culture and Hunan TV, he does not want to continue the stalemate with Tangren Media.

The entertainment industry is all about these kinds of things; it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. I believe he should lower his stance first and then give up some resources. There's no grudge that can't be resolved.

"Producer Yu, I'm in a hurry, could you please tell the director?"

Yu Zheng couldn't help but admire Zhao Liying's meticulousness in everything she did. Although in his film crew, the director was just a figurehead, and he was the only one who truly made the decisions.

However, Zhao Liying still made sure to inform the director, which shows her meticulousness and is truly admirable.

"Don't worry, I'll ask Director Li for leave for you. It's dark and the road is long, so please be careful."

In the stillness of the night, only the rhythmic beeping of the monitor could be heard in the ward.

Liu Shishi's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she slowly woke up. Through her hazy vision, she saw her husband standing by her bedside and softly called out, "Yi Yi!"

Song Ci was resting with his eyes closed, the fatigue of a long day washing over him like a tide, but Liu Shishi did not wake up, and his concern for his wife kept him from falling asleep.

Upon hearing Liu Shishi's voice, he instantly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with joy: "Shishi, you're awake!"

After saying that, he pressed the call bell to summon the nurse for an examination.

Hearing the noise, Liu's mother, who was dozing lightly on the accompanying bed, quickly got up and came to her daughter's bedside: "Shishi, how are you feeling?"

Liu Shishi forced a smile onto her pale face: "Much better, my stomach doesn't hurt as much as before."

Song Ci held his wife's cold little hand and whispered, "You've only been on an IV drip for a day, you won't get better so quickly, you need to rest more!"

A knock came at the door, and the head nurse on duty entered with two other nurses. She glanced at Liu Shishi on the hospital bed and asked, "Is Madam Song awake?"

Song Ci nodded, stood up and made way for the nurses to examine Liu Shishi.

The nurses skillfully checked temperatures and IV drips: "Mr. Song, Mrs. Song's temperature is normal. She will need to continue the IV drip tomorrow. She cannot eat or drink anything today."

"understood."

"Just call us if you need anything."

"Thank you."

After the nurse left, Song Ci noticed that Liu Shishi's lips were chapped. Remembering her own experience when she was hospitalized, she took a cotton swab, dipped it in water, and gently moistened her lips to relieve her dry mouth.

Seeing how considerate her son-in-law was and how he took care of her daughter personally, Mrs. Liu felt a surge of joy and exclaimed that her daughter was lucky to have married the right person.

"You must be tired after a long day on New Year's Day. Go back and rest. Shishi's condition is stable now, I'll take care of her."

Touched, Liu Shishi looked tenderly at her husband and weakly replied, "Husband, you should go back and rest."

"Then I'll go back and change first, and come back tomorrow morning." Song Ci looked at his wrinkled shirt. The summer heat was indeed making him uncomfortable. He bent down and kissed his wife's forehead. "Call me anytime if you need anything."

"Be careful on the road."

"Son-in-law, please be careful."

The next morning, Song Ci and her mother, who had just returned to Tomson Riviera for a short rest, came to the hospital ward again early in the morning.

When Liu's mother saw her son-in-law and mother-in-law return, she quickly said, "Everything was normal last night. Shishi is still sleeping. The nurse will come to give her an IV drip in a little while."

Looking at Liu Shishi's peaceful sleeping face, Song Ci sighed softly, "Not being able to eat or drink is a bit of a torment."

Liu Xiaoxian glanced at her son and reminded him, "You can't give Shishi anything to eat on New Year's Day just because you feel sorry for her."

"No, I can tell the difference between what's important and what's not." Song Ci smiled helplessly, her gaze never leaving the person on the hospital bed.

After the attending physician finished his rounds, the nurse continued to administer intravenous fluids to Liu Shishi.

With Song Ci by her side, the two mothers returned to Tomson Riviera to rest and recuperate so they could take turns caring for Liu Shishi.

A soft knocking sound came from the door.

Song Ci, who was processing work emails on her laptop, didn't even look up: "Please come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and a petite figure carrying flowers and a fruit basket walked into the ward.

He glanced at Song Ci and was stunned. He had thought it was Cai Yinong who had come, but he didn't expect it to be Zhao Liying.

"Hello, Chairman Song. I heard that Sister Shi was injured, so I came to see her."

"That's thoughtful." Song Ci nodded in satisfaction. "Shishi is still on an IV drip and just fell asleep."

Looking at Liu Shishi's pale face, Zhao Liying asked with concern, "Chairman Song, how is Sister Shishi now?"

Song Ci stood at the bedside and unconsciously touched Liu Shishi's forehead to confirm that she did not have a fever: "It's nothing serious, she just needs to stay in bed and rest with IV fluids."

"That's good. I hope Senior Sister recovers soon."

"The illness is like pulling silk from a cocoon; it takes at least a week to fully recover."

"Sit down." Song Ci sat slightly at the foot of the bed, then pointed to the sofa on one side of the ward. "Have you been filming anything lately?"

Zhao Liying obediently sat down on the sofa, placing her hands on her knees: "The company has collaborated with Teacher Yu Zheng on a drama called 'Legend of Lu Zhen,' and Chen Xiao and I are currently filming it."

"Yu Zheng is quite capable. His dramas always make people famous. You'll probably become famous after filming this drama."

"Thank you for your kind words." Zhao Liying smiled sweetly: "By the way, Chairman Song, this bouquet of flowers and fruit basket is a token of Teacher Yu Zheng's appreciation."

"When you return to the film set, please thank me for me." Song Ci nodded slightly, her tone calm. In the entertainment industry, everyone is different, and it's hard to tell if someone is sincere or not. But some things are judged by actions, not intentions. Even if it's just a formality, you should still appreciate it.

(End of this chapter)