I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 563, "Painted Skin," is released.

"Brother, did I disturb your rest?"

Team Leader Wang's voice sounded somewhat tired, and Ye Xian quickly replied, "No, no, I'm already up."

"That's good, that's good."

After exchanging a few polite words, Team Leader Wang said, "We've already given feedback from over there. Cooper has been sent in to collect soap, and he'll never be able to get out of there in his lifetime."

His family business was split up and sold off, with all proceeds used to compensate the companies that had invested in it.

Ye Xian nodded and said, "It's basically what I guessed. He probably anticipated this outcome himself."

Ye Xian didn't care about these so-called compensations. It was just a small company worth tens of millions. How much money could it get after being split up and sold? It wouldn't even be enough to fill the teeth of so many big shots.

After hearing that Ye Xian seemed satisfied, Team Leader Wang continued, "In addition, they provided us with some compensation in other forms."

Team Leader Wang didn't explain it very clearly, but Ye Xian understood immediately.

This so-called compensation is exactly what the Tang Dynasty urgently needs.

"So, Your Highness means that, as compensation, the taxes paid for your two films, 'Hello Mr. Billionaire' and 'Missing Her,' will be refunded to you in the form of a reduction or exemption."

"real?"

Ye Xian suddenly sat up in bed. He hadn't expected the compensation to be so generous.

This is definitely not a small amount.

This also shows that the so-called other form of compensation was exactly what the Tang Dynasty urgently needed.

"It's definitely true!"

Team leader Wang smiled and said, "I hope you are satisfied with this plan."

"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"

Ye Xian laughed heartily, "Brother, you must have been working hard these past few days because of this!"

When Team Leader Wang heard Ye Xian laugh, he knew things were going well. He then made sure the Prince Consort was happy: "It's nothing, it's all I should do. I'm sorry I didn't do a good job of frightening you, brother. Next time you come to the capital, be sure to contact me, and I'll take you to try some authentic Beijing cuisine."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ye Xian hung up the phone.

Ye Xian was very satisfied with the compensation plan, but he also knew that he had to thank the Sixth Princess for such a good deal. He checked the time; it was already 9:30. He wasn't sure if she was awake yet, but he still sent her a message: "Are you there?"

The other person immediately replied with a disdainful emoji.

Ye Xian chuckled and made the call: "Thank you for your care, Your Highness. I've really gotten a great deal this time."

"Whatever makes you happy!"

The Sixth Princess's voice still carried a hint of fatigue, indicating that she was not fully recovered: "I have also completely taken over the Liu Shiyin family's businesses."

"Huh? Who is Liu Shiyin?"

Ye Xian thought for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh, the one who drove the bus with Jasper!"

"Well, Jasper's family business is a supplier related to new energy, which is why they're all messing around together. This time it was Jasper's father who attacked you. I'm afraid that next, Liu Shiyin's father, Liu Guofeng, will take the risk."

Their company, affected by Liu Shiyin's influence, was already a penny stock. Add to that the downfall of the Jasper family, their upstream business, and the maturity of bank loans, and I basically acquired it for a pittance.

Ye Xian was deeply moved by the Sixth Princess's meticulous thinking. He had always overlooked this person named Liu Shiyin, but he did not expect that Li Yunxi had taken precautions so early.

"Thank you so much! I can't possibly repay you. When we get to the capital, I'll cook you something delicious!"

Ye Xian joked, and the person opposite him laughed: "Okay, I want to eat Six Shrimp Noodles."

Sure enough, you're a screen-peeping maniac.

……

In the days that followed, Ye Xian returned to his normal work routine, posting a short food video from "The Recipe" every three days, doing a live stream every three days, filming "A Chinese Ghost Story" during the day, and occasionally going out to participate in the promotional tour for "Painted Skin".

In the TV series "A Chinese Ghost Story", Ye Xian once again chose Chen Xu as the female lead, which will also be her first big movie as the female lead.

In the previous film "The Vanished She", Chen Xu played a supporting role. In "Painted Skin", she could be considered one of the two leading actresses, but she was not the absolute female lead.

After honing his skills in several films, Ye Xian felt that she was capable of carrying this movie, so he decided not to use the goddess Ding Ding that he had previously envisioned.

Ding Ding was very disappointed about this, because she really liked the character Nie Xiaoqian. However, she ultimately respected Ye Xian's opinion, since Chen Xu was a star he had been cultivating, and it wouldn't be right to keep refusing to give the female lead roles.

Jiang Tian and I have already tasted the sweetness of success; it's time to leave some for our own people.

……

Amidst the hustle and bustle, "Painted Skin" held its premiere on July 26 and officially opened for release on Friday, August 2.

With the success of Ye Xian's two films, he has made more and more friends in the industry. Many people have been cheering for Ye Xian on Weibo and Kuaishou. "Painted Skin" also lived up to expectations, taking in a box office of 14.85 billion yuan in its opening weekend.

This number has once again shocked the entertainment industry.

"This Ye Xian has an incredibly strong box office appeal!"

"This movie is estimated to gross no less than 70 billion!"

"This is insane! This Ye Xian makes billions at the box office all the time. When did movie box office become so easy? We work ourselves to the bone, and at most we break even or make a billion or two. Are we, who have been in the industry for decades, really less valuable than some greenhorn?"

……

Many celebrities in the industry have gone crazy. Since Ding Ding, Jiang Tian, ​​Liu Xiaoxiao and others got involved with Ye Xian, they have been like they have a cheat code. They make billions of yuan at the box office. Now, the status of these three first-line actresses is becoming more and more stable. As for Chen Xu, who rose like a comet, he is living in a honey pot.

So lucky.

This is so wonderful!

This film features two female leads and two leading ladies, which means that Chen Xu can compete for the Best Actress award with her role in "Painted Skin".

She's already a TV Queen; if she wins the Best Actress award as well, it will be a grand slam!

What does this mean?

What does it mean for a non-professional actress who has only been in the industry for a year and a half to outshine all of them?

So while these actresses were trying to win Ye Xian's favor in various ways, even expressing their love from afar, they were also secretly organizing online trolls to smear Chen Xu.

[This Chen Xu, when she played Lin Daiyu, she was always so sharp-tongued and mean. In her previous drama, "The Vanished She," she was just a pretty face. Who gave her the courage to play the lead role in this one?]

[Oh dear, they say it's a dual-female lead drama, but isn't it just that Brother Xian wants to promote this little sweetheart? To put it bluntly, it's just to increase his chances of winning awards!]

[After watching the whole thing, I didn't find anything particularly outstanding about Chen Xu's acting, but Jiang Tian's performance really scared me!]

[Xian Ge's acting is getting better and better, but Chen Xu still has that stiff face, just a pretty face!]

……

P.S.: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 3383 bottles

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