Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

The place where Zhang Yang and Jing Tian arranged to meet was not the 152 Club in Shanghai, but a private club.

Led by the waiter, Zhang Yang arrived at the door of the private room.

Pushing open the heavy double doors made of huanghuali wood, the first thing that catches the eye is a huge Suzhou embroidery screen. The background is as black as jade, and the landscape is embroidered with silver thread, which gleams with a flowing luster under the dim light of the wall lamp.

After passing the screen, the entire space suddenly opens up.

The floor was covered with a soft, handmade Afghan carpet, with intricate Persian patterns spreading across a deep blue background, making it almost impossible to hear footsteps when walking on it.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs from the six-meter-high dome, but it is currently only in the dimmest warm light mode, with thousands of Swarovski crystals sparkling like stars overhead.

In the center of the room sits a set of Italian leather sofas arranged in a triangular pattern. The dark brown calfskin has a warm luster. On the solid ebony coffee table in front of the sofas, there is a matching Jian kiln temmoku teacup. On the antique shelf against the wall, instead of ordinary antique-style porcelain, there are several genuine Ming-style huanghuali wood stationery items.

The entire wall on the right has been transformed into a temperature- and humidity-controlled cigar cabinet, where top-quality Cohiba cigars from Cuba rest quietly under soft lighting. On the left is a small water feature, where several koi fish swim leisurely in a pool made of bluestone, with the sound of flowing water.

The entire private room has no windows facing outwards, yet it creates a natural lighting effect reminiscent of the first light of dawn through ingenious lighting design.

When the door to the private room was gently pushed open by the waiter, the people inside stood up upon hearing the sound, and Zhang Yang immediately spotted Jing Tian.

Jing Tian looked like she had dressed up carefully today, wearing a soft Chanel luxury outfit in a gentle cherry blossom pink color, with a string of lustrous pearl necklace around her neck. She looked like a precious porcelain piece carefully wrapped in silk.

The moment she saw Zhang Yang, a pure and innocent smile immediately bloomed on her face, clear and bright, with an almost childlike joy.

"Producer Zhang!"

Her voice was clear and crisp, with a touch of coquettishness at the end. She quickly took two steps forward, as if she had met a long-admired idol, rather than engaging in a negotiation about resources. "I really love your 'My Love from the Star.' Your portrayal of Professor Li Qingyan was so heartbreaking."

When she spoke, her eyes were wide open, her pupils like obsidian immersed in mercury, strikingly bright. There was none of the scrutiny, calculation, or deliberate flattery commonly seen in the industry, only pure enthusiasm and appreciation.

This unguarded attitude is quite unusual in the complex entertainment industry.

Zhang Yang shook hands with her politely, feeling the softness and slight coolness of her fingertips.

"Ms. Jing, you flatter me. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Just call me Tian Tian, ​​that's what everyone calls me."

She naturally picked up the conversation, then, as if suddenly remembering something, tilted her head slightly and asked with a curious look, "Producer Zhang, I heard you're going to sing live on Raccoon Voice, is that true?"

The question was asked so naturally, as if it were just casual gossip between friends, without any hint of probing or dissatisfaction. Her big eyes were fixed on Zhang Yang, waiting for the answer, her expression as focused as if she were listening to an interesting story.

"Yeah, so many people online want me to come out and prove my singing skills. If I don't show them, wouldn't that make people think I'm guilty?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian nodded vigorously, a look of understanding and even admiration on his face: "I knew it. Those people on the internet are talking nonsense. They are really bullying people."

As she spoke, she slightly furrowed her delicate eyebrows, seemingly genuinely standing up for Zhang Yang.

After the business talk ended, the waiter began to serve the dishes. Zhang Yang noticed that Jing Tian ate very elegantly, which clearly indicated that he came from a well-mannered family.

During the meal, she would occasionally ask Zhang Yang some interesting anecdotes about filming "My Love from the Star," such as, "Is acting against a green screen hard to imagine?" and "I heard that actors have to hold ice cubes in their mouths when filming summer scenes in winter, is that true?"

Jing Tian's question itself was not naive, but the pure thirst for knowledge she showed when asking the question, and her undisguised and enlightened reaction after hearing the answer, reinforced the impression that she was a delicate flower in a greenhouse who had been too well protected and had never truly experienced hardship.

Throughout the meeting, Jing Tian acted like a fan chasing after a star, never mentioning the female lead in the new drama. Her attention seemed to be focused more on appreciating Zhang Yang's talent and being curious about the filming process of "My Love from the Star"—relatively simple things.

Even as the meeting ended and she shook hands with Zhang Yang to say goodbye, she still had a bright smile: "Brother Zhang Yang, I'm really happy to have met you. I'm very happy today."

Her words and demeanor, from beginning to end, carried an almost luxurious "innocence" untouched by worldly rules.

This innocence is not a pretense, but a natural product of living in an environment of absolute safety and comfort for a long time.

Watching Jing Tian leave, Zhang Yang couldn't help but smile. In his eyes, Jing Tian was a girl living in another dimension. Her world was completely different from that of most people struggling in the entertainment industry.

.....

In a high-end serviced apartment in Taiwan Province, Lin Ziwei was furious with her assistant.

"Fan Jinshuo, you filthy bitch, how dare you slander me like this? Do you really think that just because you've latched onto Mu Xiaoguang, I won't dare to do anything to you? Xiao Li, contact the head of the online trolls in the entertainment industry for me. I'm going to ruin her reputation."

Seeing Lin Ziwei's somewhat hysterical state, her assistant, Xiao Li, was speechless, but he still put on a smiling face.

Xiao Li knew about the feud between Lin Ziwei and Fan Jinsuo. The two had been at odds for a long time, especially on variety shows in Taiwan, where Xiao Li often made sarcastic remarks about Fan Jinsuo.

With the rise of the Chinese entertainment industry, Lin Ziwei came to develop her career there and directly approached Huayi Brothers, Fan Jinsuo's employer, hoping to undermine her. Unexpectedly, Fan Jinsuo left shortly after Lin Ziwei arrived.

Now, Fan Jin Suo has become incredibly popular thanks to "My Love from the Star," a level of fame that the once-popular Lin Zi Wei can't compare to.

Now that her past indiscretions have been brought up again, how could she not be furious?

However, Xiao Li felt that even if he did as Lin Ziwei instructed, he wouldn't be able to ruin Fan Jinshuo's reputation. After all, Huayi had previously made a big show of suppressing Fan Jinshuo, but in the end, it was all for naught.

Now that Fan Jin Suo has capitalized on the popularity of "My Love from the Star," she has essentially built a golden image. To smear her now? That's simply wishful thinking!

"Sister Lin, right now the hot topic online is Zhang Yang's upcoming live stream on Raccoon Voice. Even if we contact online trolls, it won't have any effect; it will just be a waste of money."

Assistant Xiao Li's words made Lin Ziwei's expression stiffen, but she forced herself to save face and said, "She was lucky this time, but next time we'll definitely teach her a lesson."