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Chapter 242 Two Top Post-85 Actresses Share the Stage

Beijing, Jiaxing Media.

"I'm doing a live stream with Liu Qianqian?"

Yang Mi repeated the message with a strange expression, then looked at Zeng Jia and asked, "Who came up with this?"

"The CEO of Juku said it was Chen Xiu's suggestion, and she agreed, thinking that this would better help promote and generate buzz for 'Three Lives Three Worlds'."

"If that's what he came up with, then it's not surprising..."

Yang Mi pursed her lips and nodded, her expression still strange, her mind racing with thoughts.

Liu Qianqian is a name that cannot be ignored by the entire group of actresses born in the 85s.

It was during the years she was blacklisted and went overseas that actresses like Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, and Tang Yan, born in the 85s, slowly began to emerge.

Yang Mi still remembers that when she was filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes", she was forgotten by the crew, while Liu Qianqian was the center of attention... That experience is still unbearable to recall.

However, that little Guo Xiang from back then has been left in the past.

Over the years, Liu Qianqian's status has been steadily declining.

Yang Mi believes that she is not inferior to Liu Qianqian at all, and this opportunity to compete on the same stage is something she has always longed for.

"Okay, when exactly does it start? What preparations do I need to make?"

"There's nothing to prepare. Douyin held a live broadcast to promote 'Love O2O' before, so they're already familiar with it. You and Weiguang can go..."

"Is there something else about Gao Weiguang? Isn't it just me and Liu Qianqian?"

"This live broadcast will feature the main cast and crew of the TV series and the movie version of 'Three Lives Three Worlds' on the same stage. In addition to Wei Guang and Mark Chao, Dilraba will also be there. I don't know about the movie version."

As she spoke, Zeng Jia glanced at Yang Mi.

She knew that Yang Mi was obsessed with Liu Qianqian, but the live-streaming promotion tactic could indeed generate a lot of attention for the TV series. Jiaxing also had a 15% investment in "Eternal Love", so she was happy to see the live-streaming happen.

Upon hearing this lineup, Yang Mi's initial excitement instantly diminished.

She thought it would be a one-on-one live stream PK between her and Liu Qianqian, but this is what happened...

"Alright! When should we start? I'll get ready."

"The 25th, the 28th day of the lunar calendar."

"Hmph! The live stream is over, it won't stop me from going home for the New Year."

"Uh-huh."

Zeng Jia really didn't dare to say much about the topic of going home for the Chinese New Year.

Last month, Yang Mi probably still harbors some resentment about Liu Kaiwei reading the script on set...

……

Tanzhou, He Jiong's home.

Looking at the newly released viewership figures for the second episode of "Back to Field," He Jiong felt that all the delicious food he had eaten at Huang Xiaochu's restaurant was worth it.

The second episode featured Chen Xiu and Wang Zhonglei as guests. The appearance of these two wealthy men together brought a lot of attention to the show.

The highest viewership rating on the CSM52 city network reached 2.1%, with a market share of 6.4%, ranking first among programs in the same time slot.

While this achievement may not be as phenomenal as "Running Man," it is still considered top-tier among domestic reality shows, securing future brand sponsorships.

After reviewing the report card, He Jiong picked up his phone and called Chen Xiu to express his gratitude.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, did I disturb you?"

"No, if you hadn't called me, I probably would have called you later."

He Jiong frowned in surprise, wondering whether Chen Xiu was just being polite or had something else in mind.

Why are you calling me?

"There's a live broadcast program being hosted, similar to the last 'Love O2O' live broadcast. I wonder if Mr. He has time to help out?"

"Um... The station is currently preparing for the Spring Festival Gala, and I'm afraid I can't get away from it. How about I recommend a host to you?"

"Sure! Does Professor Wang Han have time? He seems to know Mr. Ma quite well, so his hosting would be more natural."

He Jiong suddenly jolted, and his previously troubled expression turned into one of disbelief as he stared wide-eyed.

"Mr. Chen, wait a minute, which Mr. Ma are you referring to?"

"In Hangzhou, my company has finalized a collaboration with Taobao and is preparing to announce it via live stream. We've also invited celebrities like Liu Qianqian and Yang Mi to join us. Mr. He, who would you recommend as the host?"

Just hearing about this lineup makes He Jiong feel like he has time.

"Oh, no need for recommendations, I'll go."

"Won't this affect your plans?"

"It won't affect it! I can hand over the program rehearsals to someone else. It only takes a day for a round trip by plane, so we can still squeeze in some time."

"Thank you so much, Teacher He. Our live broadcast is scheduled for the 25th, the 28th of the lunar calendar."

Hearing this, He Jiong felt even more relieved.

By the time the 28th arrives, all the necessary programs have been prepared. The rest can be left to others, and it's fine to go out and take on some freelance work.

After all, with such a lineup, as a host, if I let this opportunity slip by or give it away, I feel like I'll be living in regret for the next few years... "President Chen, the timing is fine. Should I go directly to Douyin Company then?"

"Yes! Thank you so much for your help, Teacher He. Please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I can do to help next time."

He Jiong smiled and agreed, inwardly marveling at Chen Xiu's genuine personality. His performance on the show was almost identical to his real-life persona, making him much easier to get along with than those two-faced individuals.

After hanging up the phone, He Jiong finally had time to think about how much of a stir Liu Qianqian and Yang Mi's joint live broadcast would cause.

"Wow, this spectacle is probably even better than some local TV stations' Spring Festival Galas."

……

After the relevant personnel were notified, the event took place as scheduled on December 25th.

Three days prior, Douyin had already posted headlines such as "Liu Qianqian and Yang Mi live on the same stage", "The main creators of the TV series and film version of 'Three Lives Three Worlds' collaborate", and "Ma Yun and Chen Xiu are guests in Douyin's live broadcast room".

In the past three days, Douyin has seen more than one million downloads per day on major app stores.

The fact that two top actresses born in the 85s shared the stage, coupled with the combined buzz from two internet celebrities and wealthy individuals doing a live stream, speaks volumes.

On the 25th, He Jiong flew from Tanzhou to Beijing. As soon as he got off the plane, he rushed excitedly towards Yingdu Building.

Upon arriving at Douyin Company, he first met the creative team of the TV series "Three Lives Three Worlds" in the lounge.

"Hello, Mimi, Youting, Reba, Weiguang, how are you all!"

"Hello, Teacher He!" *4
Yang Mi and the other three responded enthusiastically to He Jiong.

When He Jiong was invited to sit down next to Yang Mi, before he could even adjust to a comfortable sitting position, Yang Mi's question had already come up.

"Teacher He, did you see Liu Qianqian and the others when you came over?"

"No."

He Jiong smiled, and Zhao Youting, Reba, and Gao Weiguang also looked over.

Yang Mi thought for a moment and then asked, "Did you run into President Chen?"

"Hehe, no."

Dilraba rolled her eyes at Yang Mi, thinking: You're a married woman too, don't gossip, it's not a good thing.

Seeing the stares from others, Yang Mi reluctantly shut her mouth, but her eyes kept glancing at her watch, wondering how much time was left before the live stream started.

About 10 minutes later, with less than half an hour left before the live broadcast started, the door to the lounge was knocked on, slowly pushed open, and then a large group of people walked in, along with their assistants.

Yang Mi's gaze was fixed on the "old friend," moving with her every step.

Upon entering, Liu Qianqian, who was initially not quite used to it, couldn't help but turn around and exchange a glance with Yang Mi when she noticed the familiar gaze.

Their eyes met, and a look of surprise flashed across Yang Mi's face, but Liu Qianqian nodded at her calmly, seemingly unaware of the resentment in Yang Mi's heart.

"Hello, Xixi, Yang Yang, Luo Jin, Li Chun, hello!"

He Jiong greeted the cast and crew of the Chaoyang Film Studio's version of "Three Lives Three Worlds" with great enthusiasm, and the four people opposite him responded in kind.

Even though the two groups of celebrities present had a niche competition for the same role, they were all willing to give face to He Jiong, a well-liked figure in the industry. However, once they were seated, the atmosphere inevitably cooled down.

Looking at Yang Yang sitting across from him, Zhao Youting secretly cursed his luck. He felt that he wasn't as handsome as Yang Yang, and he would probably be judged by netizens during the live stream later...

When Gao Weiguang faced Luo Jin, he felt that he and Luo Jin were not playing the same role. They looked about the same, and he knew that they would definitely be background figures during the live broadcast. He felt much more relaxed.

The only one in the room who didn't seem to care was actually the guy named Reba.

The role of Bai Fengjiu, which she played, was completely cut from the film version. Li Chun played the role of Xuan Nu, whose appearance was also inferior. Without the pressure of competition from someone in the same niche, Dilraba was naturally very relaxed.

She even felt that her visit today was actually just a pretext to see Chen Xiu...

While their thoughts were certainly complex, the one with the heaviest burden was Yang Mi, who pretended not to care but kept glancing at Liu Qianqian out of the corner of her eye.

As I said before, just the two of them sitting together is enough to attract attention, and their live broadcast together would generate unimaginable buzz.

In order to cope with this live broadcast extravaganza that is destined to be remembered by netizens, Chen Xiu has been holding meetings for the past three days to discuss installing backup servers to prevent the system from crashing due to too many people in the live broadcast room.

Just as everyone in the room was sizing each other up with their own thoughts, the office door was knocked on again.

Wearing glasses and with dark skin, Fan Luyuan led the way, followed by Ma Yun, whose physique was prominent. They were accompanied by several assistants and bodyguards, and the group of five entered the lounge.

Upon seeing Ma Yun enter, everyone present was immediately alerted and stood up awkwardly.

Just as they were looking at each other, wondering how to greet each other, footsteps came from outside the open door again.

Everyone, including Ma Yun, looked towards the door.

The first to enter was Zhang Yiming, who wore glasses and had a somewhat shy smile. Half a step behind him was Chen Xiu, whose eyebrows were slanted upwards, his eyes were bright, and he exuded confidence. Beside him was Su Xiao, who was dressed in a business suit, wore square glasses, and had a cold and beautiful appearance.

With a big shot like Ma Yun arriving, the three giants of Douyin naturally need to come and greet him.

However, Zhang Yiming was introverted and shy by nature, and he didn't have much of a relationship with Ma Yun. Besides, there were many people in the lounge at the moment…

So as soon as they met, Zhang Yiming took the initiative to step aside and handed over the social responsibility to Chen Xiu.

Looking up to meet Ma Yun's gaze, Chen Xiu walked straight ahead, passing through the group of male and female celebrities without glancing to the side, stood in front of Ma Yun, and extended her hand to him.

"Mr. Ma, welcome back to the secular world."

"Haha! The welcome ceremony you prepared is truly grand!"

(End of this chapter)