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October 1st, National Day.

While the whole country was immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the seven-day holiday, the headquarters building of Shenzhen Haofeng Network was still bustling with activity.

Early in the morning, the door to the top-floor CEO's office was knocked open by excited Director Wei and Screenwriter Wang.

"Mr. Li! It's a smash hit! Our show has become a massive success!"

Director Wei didn't even bother to put down his briefcase; he was so excited upon entering that he became incoherent.

The low-budget sitcom "iPartment," fully funded and produced by Haofeng Pictures, finally experienced a massive online explosion during this National Day holiday after a period of positive word-of-mouth.

The show's numerous humorous moments, its relatable cohabitation life for young people, and the ubiquitous and natural integration of Haofeng Games have caused its viewership on iQiyi to skyrocket, and it has even become a hit on prime time slots of major local TV stations!

"President Li, your vision back then was absolutely brilliant! Now all the young people on the street are talking about Zeng Xiaoxian and Hu Yifei! Our show has become a national hit!" Screenwriter Wang excitedly chimed in from the side.

Sitting in his large boss's chair, Li Feng remained completely calm in the face of the two excited directors and screenwriters who were on the verge of a heart attack.

"It's just basic stuff, sit down and talk."

"Since the first quarter's results met expectations, let's strike while the iron is hot. I've already spoken to the finance department, and the budget for the second quarter will be doubled. You can start preparing to start filming."

Upon hearing that the funding had doubled, Director Wei and screenwriter Wang rubbed their hands together excitedly.

Director Wei quickly took out the second season script outline, which he had worked on overnight, from his bag and respectfully handed it to Li Feng on the table.

"Mr. Li, this is the script for season two. Since our first season was such a huge success, I was wondering if we could increase the budget for the second season?"

Director Wei looked at Li Feng with expectant eyes, "For example, we could invite a few of our popular stars from Haofeng Films to make guest appearances in a few episodes to generate buzz. Ideally... we'd like a big star with their own fanbase to play a new, recurring lead role!"

This makeshift team has tasted the benefits of having a powerful backer, and now they're thinking about how to squeeze more resources out of their boss.

Li Feng did not agree immediately, but tapped the table lightly with his fingers, calculating the current schedules of the company's artists in his mind.

"Go and call Lao Han in," Li Feng instructed Zhang Xinyu.

Soon, Lao Han strode into the office.

"Old Han, how's the filming of 'Meteor Shower Again' with Li Xin in Xiamen going?" Li Feng asked.

Old Han immediately reported to his superior: "President Li, the scenes featuring Li Xin and Yang Yang are progressing smoothly, and I estimate that filming will wrap up in about another month."

"A month? Just enough time to cover the set design and pre-production of 'iPartment 2'."

Li Feng nodded, then turned to Director Wei: "Is there a new recurring female character in the second season named Qin Yumo? Is she supposed to be a stunning beauty?"

"Yes, yes, yes! She's a classic urban beauty!" Screenwriter Wang nodded repeatedly.

"Then let Li Xin play Qin Yumo. After she finishes filming next month, she can join your crew as the regular female lead." Li Feng made the decision directly.

Director Wei and screenwriter Wang were overjoyed upon hearing this!

Lee Shin is now a rising star who became incredibly popular thanks to her first drama, "Meteor Shower"! With her as a regular cast member, the ratings and sponsorship for the second season are absolutely guaranteed!

"Mr. Li, what about the male actors..." Old Han cautiously suggested from the side, "How about we get Yang Yang included in the package deal?"

"Yang Yang? Forget about it."

Li Feng pictured Yang Yang's face, always carrying the persona of a "domineering CEO" and a "cool and aloof school heartthrob," and rejected the idea without hesitation.

"Yang Yang is positioned as a cool and aloof male god and the future B-King of the Chinese entertainment industry. The character Zhang Wei is an extremely unlucky loser. Letting Yang Yang play the role will not only ruin his image, but also cause his hard-earned idol persona to collapse."

"You male actors can go to the drama school and pick your own newcomers. Li Xin is yours; he's more than enough to make a name for himself."

Having secured a permanent role from the rising starlet, Director Wei and screenwriter Wang were overjoyed and grateful, and happily returned to Shanghai with the script to begin preparations.

After the film crew left, the office fell silent again.

Holding a gold-embossed, urgent confidential financial document, Zhang Xinyu walked up to Li Feng, her captivating peach blossom eyes filled with shock and admiration.

"Boss, the settlement payment for the overseas game matrix from last month has arrived."

"Angry Birds, Fishing Joy, Cut the Rope, Fruit Ninja, plus the recently global blockbuster Subway Surfers..."

"These five games, combined with the revenue share from the buyout of 'Plants vs. Zombies' on Steam, generated a combined monthly net profit of $38 million for the company last month across major app stores worldwide!"

"That's a whopping 260 million RMB!"

In one month, a net foreign exchange profit of 260 million!

Looking at the long string of zeros on the report, Li Feng let out a complex sigh.

"This money is just too much to spend..."

Once internet products form a matrix barrier, the scale effect and diminishing marginal cost make it a tireless perpetual motion machine.

The wheels of capital, once set in motion, will only sweep in more and more wealth.

Just as Li Feng was calculating which domestic sector to invest this huge sum of money in and expand his business in,

Zhang Xinyu closed the folder, leaned forward slightly, and a tempting fragrance wafted over.

"Boss, there's one more personal matter."

Zhang Xinyu's tone carried a hint of slyness, as she said, "Ms. Liu Yifei's agent just called to say that Ms. Yifei would like to invite you to dinner alone to express her gratitude for the company's support during this period."

"Oh?"

Li Feng raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. "She's figured it out?"

Zhang Xinyu proudly puffed out her voluptuous figure and whispered sweetly in Li Feng's ear, "Of course. The other day she was trying to get information out of me by putting on airs, and I gave her plenty of pointers on the phone. In this industry, you can suffer a lot if you can't see the situation clearly. She's a smart woman, of course she knows what to choose."

"You're quite good at helping me solve my problems."

Li Feng chuckled, reached out and grabbed her slender waist, pulling her into his arms and pressing her against the desk.

Faced with the boss's sudden interest, Zhang Xinyu naturally tried her best to please him, displaying her charm and allure.

In the CEO's office overlooking the entire Nanshan Science and Technology Park, an in-depth discussion about loyalty and rewards unfolded behind the floor-to-ceiling blinds...

......

More than half an hour later.

Zhang Xinyu, her face flushed, straightened her slightly disheveled business suit, her eyes fixed on Li Feng as he sat back down in the boss's chair.

Li Feng opened a drawer, took out a black bank card, and threw it on his desk.

"There are two million in the card."

"Go buy yourself a few bags you like. And arrange a dinner with Liu Yifei this weekend."

"Thank you, boss~ You're the best to me!" Zhang Xinyu happily put away the black card, feeling that her hard work in serving him was well worth it.

……

A few days later, in Xiamen, Fujian.

The filming location of "Meteor Shower Again".

Having just finished filming a scene, Li Xin received the next call sheet from her executive agent with a look of surprise and delight.

"The regular female lead in 'iPartment 2'?! And the boss personally selected me for the role?"

Li Xin covered her mouth in excitement.

She watches "iPartment" online every day to see how popular it is!

Landing a leading role in this nationally popular drama is undoubtedly a huge boost to her fledgling career!

However, when she excitedly took the call sheet, wanting to share this good news with her partner Yang Yang...

But she found Yang Yang standing under a sunshade not far away, drinking water. When she saw her coming, Yang Yang's eyes flickered slightly, and he deliberately moved two steps to the side. Even his greeting smile was a bit distant and polite.

Li Xin suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Actually, it's not just today.

For the past two weeks, she has clearly felt that Yang Yang is deliberately keeping his distance from her.

Aside from rehearsing lines in front of the camera, Yang Yang wouldn't even say a word to her in private, as if she carried some kind of terrible virus.

Nobody in the film crew is stupid.

A newcomer with no background, her first role was the lead in a fully-funded drama, and her second role was also the lead.

Now, even the wildly popular "iPartment 2" has its owner personally asking her to be a regular cast member!

What this ruthless allocation of resources means is already an open secret within this circle.

The way people looked at Li Xin had changed from initial envy to awe, and even a hint of avoiding suspicion.

Yang Yang certainly dared not have any private contact with this reserve who had already been marked by the boss.

If any scandals were to break out and anger that powerful figure in Shenzhen, his acting career would be over.

Feeling Yang Yang's aloofness, Li Xin felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

She understood Yang Yang's prudent approach to self-preservation.

But she hasn't done anything yet!

The boss never even contacted her!

She's like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, enjoying the top-tier resources the company showers on her, yet living in constant fear, unsure when the sword of Damocles hanging over her head will fall.

Just as Li Xin was caught in a deep internal struggle and internal conflict.

A commotion suddenly broke out outside the film set, and even the director personally went out to greet them.

"Oh dear, you two have come all this way, you must be tired! Quick, pour you some water!" came the director's enthusiastic voice.

Li Xin looked up curiously.

Two stunningly beautiful young women, accompanied by several senior assistants from Haofeng Film and Television, entered the film set.

When Li Xin saw the faces of the two girls clearly, his breath hitched!

So beautiful!

That was an aggressively beautiful sight! And they looked so young, with deep, captivating eyes that seemed to bewitch the soul.

"Hello, Sister Xin Xin! I'm Dilraba!"

"Hello, Sister Xin Xin, I'm Nazha! We're newly signed artists with our company, and we've been arranged by the company to come to the film set today for a cameo role and to learn. Please give us your guidance, senior!"

Two beautiful women from Xinjiang walked up to Li Xin and greeted him warmly and respectfully, their silvery voices revealing their boundless longing for the entertainment industry.

Looking at the two beautiful faces in front of her, which made her feel inferior, and listening to them calling her "Sister Xin Xin" repeatedly.

Li Xin felt a chill run down her spine!

These are two priceless gems that the boss personally dug up from Xinjiang!

Why, of all times, were they assigned to make cameo appearances in their own production crew?

Is this really a coincidence?

No! This is a warning! This is the boss giving her a silent reprimand!

"Do you think you're irreplaceable? There are plenty of girls in this company who are younger, prettier, and more obedient than you!"

This terrifying thought swirled wildly in Li Xin's mind, shattering all her hopes and psychological defenses.

If I continue to act so ungrateful and presumptuously hogging company resources while pretending to be dead...

The boss could take back everything he had at any time and easily dump it on these two younger and more beautiful Xinjiang girls!

Looking at Dilraba and Gulnazar's bright and innocent smiles, Li Xin gripped the call sheet tightly in her hand.

For the first time, she truly felt that she could no longer pretend like an ostrich.

The abyss of fame and fortune has already opened its jaws wide for her. If she takes a step back, she will be an insignificant figure on the edge of an abyss; if she takes a step forward... she will be selling her soul.