Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Liu Ma's gentle and polite demeanor vanished. She scrutinized Yang Mi intently, every word the young girl spoke striking a chord in her heart.

Yang Mi opened her eyes wide, her face full of innocence.

At this point, Zhang Ze also stepped in to smooth things over.

"Auntie, Yang Mi actually makes some sense."

"The essence of the entertainment industry is to entertain the masses, so the communication channels that are closest to the masses are the foundation for consolidating popularity."

"People's living standards are improving, but they haven't reached the point where watching movies can be considered a daily expense. Free TV dramas are the preferred form of entertainment for most people."

"When the internet develops in the future and the speed is fast enough to watch videos anytime, anywhere, the cost of watching movies will be reduced. That will be the time when the film market will truly flourish."

"Of course, you'll need to plan the specifics, since you're the one in charge."

Hearing Zhang Ze's words, Liu Ma's expression softened a bit.

This young man didn't look very old, but I have to say, what he said was quite pleasant.

I am Sisi's pillar of support.

And since Yang Mi and Zhang Ze both said that, does that mean I really didn't consider things thoroughly?

Aunt Liu fell into deep thought.

Deep down, she still longed for her daughter to become an international superstar, but Zhang Ze's words were so reasonable that she couldn't refute them.

She was unwilling to give up on the plan she had been preparing for so long.

Zhang Ze noticed her inner conflict.

"Auntie, if you can't make up your mind, there is actually a compromise."

He offered his suggestions.

"Deeply rooted in the domestic market, with a global perspective."

"Don't give up on TV dramas as a channel that can continuously generate national recognition. At the same time, we can also try good film projects. We should pursue both paths and diversify our development."

"If the film industry can be successful, that would be the best outcome."

"Even if the film business doesn't work out, at least there's a way out, so we won't lose everything."

These words finally convinced Aunt Liu completely.

She didn't want Sisi to give up on going international, but she also didn't want her daughter to waste her time in China. Going to both ends would undoubtedly be a safer option.

She breathed a sigh of relief and sincerely thanked Zhang Ze, "Xiao Zhang, thank you so much for today."

"If you ever need any help from Auntie in the future, just let me know."

Zhang Ze waved his hand and smiled, "Auntie, you're too kind. Mimi and Qianqian are friends, so Qianqian and I are friends too. There's no need for friends to be so formal."

At the same time, Zhang Ze also breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he smoothed things over; otherwise, if Liu's mother and Yang Mi had directly clashed, Liu Yifei and Yang Mi's friendship would have been over.

However, Zhang Ze had to admit that Yang Mi really dared to say anything. When she said that, wasn't she pointing her finger at Liu Ma and saying that she was wrong?

After finishing the meal, he exchanged contact information with Liu Yifei, and then said goodbye and left with Yang Mi.

His trip to Beijing was impromptu, as he had a lot of things to deal with at his studio in Hengdian.

The atmosphere in the van was somewhat somber on the way to the airport.

Yang Mi kept turning her head to look out the window, without saying a word.

Zhang Ze noticed that something was wrong with her mood. "What's wrong?"

Yang Mi turned her head, looking somewhat dejected. "Did I say something wrong today?"

She hadn't realized it at first, but after coming out, she discovered her problem.

Zhang Ze smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with it, it's all in the past. Just be more tactful in your speech in the future."

"But I'm still here!"

This is actually quite normal. Despite Yang Mi's quirky and clever personality, she is still just a young girl under twenty years old and can't possibly be perfect in every aspect.

Hearing Zhang Ze say this, Yang Mi was delighted, but her face quickly fell again.

This time, she no longer hid her emotions and asked directly, "What do I have to do with you! You should go find your Tang Yan!"

This woman's mind really changes in an instant.

Zhang Ze shook his head. "Tang Yan and I are nothing special, just a normal boyfriend-girlfriend relationship."

To be honest, he and Tang Yan were both unmarried, so even if they were together, no one could say anything, especially in the entertainment industry, where breakups and makeups are very common.

Yang Mi fell silent, and the carriage fell silent again.

Upon arriving at the airport, Zhang Ze retrieved his boarding pass and prepared to go through security.

"I'm leaving," he said to Yang Mi.

Yang Mi stood motionless in place.

Just as Zhang Ze turned to leave, she suddenly stepped forward and grabbed his arm.

Before Zhang Ze could react, Yang Mi stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips.

Then she quickly stepped back, her cheeks flushed.

"Now, we're just a normal boyfriend and girlfriend."

After saying that, she didn't even look at Zhang Ze's reaction, and turned and ran away.

……

It was already late at night when Zhang Ze returned to Hengdian.

To Zhang Ze's surprise, when he returned to his rented room, the door opened automatically before he could even open it.

Zhao Liying peeked out and smiled when she saw him.

She was still wearing simple home clothes and holding a script in her hand, clearly reading a script at home.

"You're back."

"Um."

Zhang Ze pushed his suitcase into the house, and Zhao Liying followed him in, naturally helping him hang up his coat.

Then take out the food that has been prepared in advance from the thermos.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? I saved this especially for you."

Watching her busy figure, Zhang Ze felt a warmth in his heart. He put his arm around her waist, kissed her, and then said, "I plan to officially set up the studio soon."

Zhao Liying paused for a moment, turned around, and looked at him with bright eyes.

"So fast?"

"We finally managed to get you in here, we can't just let you sit idle, you definitely need to work like crazy for the boss!"

Zhang Ze was joking.

Zhao Liying rolled her eyes at him. "Let's start now!"

As she spoke, she began to undress Zhang Ze.

Zhang Ze was immediately stunned. "No way! I haven't eaten yet!"

"Can't you eat me?"

Zhao Liying pounced on Zhang Ze and threw him onto the bed.

The next morning, after Zhao Liying went to the film set satisfied, Zhang Ze took out his phone and dialed Hu Ge's number.

The phone was answered after ringing twice.

"Hey Zhang Ze, why are you calling all of a sudden?"

Zhang Ze skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point, "Old Hu, any news about the finance person I asked you about last time?"

Hu Ge immediately replied, "Don't worry, it's all taken care of. It was handled by a senior employee from our company's finance department who came from Hong Kong and has a lot of experience."

"Her workload at the branch office in mainland China isn't heavy. I've already talked to her, and she can help you with the accounts part-time. Her salary is calculated per project, and it's absolutely reliable."

"Okay, send me her contact information."

"No problem, I'll have her contact you later."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Ze crossed out the finance item in his memo.

The first step is solved.

"Next up is the assistant."

Zhang Ze was very proactive. He immediately posted a message in several actor announcement groups in Hengdian to recruit assistants. The requirements were not high: good character and quick-wittedness were all that was needed.

The phone started ringing non-stop as soon as the message was sent.

In one afternoon, he met with seven or eight girls who came to apply for jobs.

Two were ultimately chosen.

The two girls were only nineteen years old. They came to Hengdian after graduating from high school, but after a few days of playing minor roles, they realized the reality and decided to change careers.

One was named Xiaowen, and the other Xiaojing. They were both from the countryside. They were a little reserved when they spoke, but they were very efficient and seemed honest and reliable.

Zhang Ze immediately made the decision to have them start work the next day, with a one-month probationary period.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhang Ze also rented a small office in the most bustling area of ​​Hengdian. The two-bedroom, one-living room layout temporarily served as the storefront of his studio.

Anyway, both he and Zhao Liying are actors, and they spend most of their time traveling with the film crew. Their assistants and agents also have to go with them. This place is basically just an empty shell. The finances are done part-time. This place is mainly used to store documents and hold meetings occasionally.

With the assistant issue resolved, the most crucial element remaining is the agent.

This position cannot be filled by just anyone; it must be filled by someone with experience and resources within the industry.