Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

Li Xiang, at the center of all the turmoil, is currently at home answering a phone call.

The first call came from Huang Lei, unsurprisingly.

Huang Lei on the other end of the phone was so happy he was almost incoherent.

It's not that he's unsophisticated; he started his own company a long time ago.

But what is the size of his company, and what is the size of Huace, an A-share listed company? The two are simply incomparable.

It's worth noting that Tangren Media is hailed as the originator of fantasy dramas.

Holding contracts with top celebrities like Brother Hu and Sister Xia, his entire fortune is only worth about seven or eight hundred million.

A comparison of the two reveals just how astonishingly valuable Li Xiang's net worth is.

Even if you bundled together all the celebrities in the industry, they might not be able to match his paper wealth.

Huang Lei's voice came through the receiver, full of emotion: "More than forty billion, almost fifty billion, who would believe it if I told them?"

"Having been in this industry for so long, this is the first time an actor has reached such a level."

Li Xiang leaned back on the sofa, listening to Huang Lei's excited tone on the phone, and couldn't help but pour cold water on his enthusiasm.

"It's just numbers on paper. Stock prices fluctuate so much. If you take them too seriously, you really won't survive."

"Don't say such discouraging things." Huang Lei didn't quite agree with his point of view.

"Which listed company doesn't experience ups and downs? So why do countless companies desperately try to go public?"

"The equity registered in black and white, and the status of the major shareholder are right there in front of us."

"Many people work hard their whole lives and never achieve this level of wealth. Shouldn't we be happy?"

Judging from his tone, it was as if this shareholding had fallen from the sky and landed on his head for nothing.

Li Xiang glanced again at his parents standing beside him, and at Li Nian, who was looking at him with puppy-dog eyes...

Rather than let them worry unnecessarily from the outside world, he simply stopped hiding things and told them what he could say in a simple way.

I thought that by speaking my mind, I could cool things down for these people, but the cold water poured on me didn't achieve the desired effect at all.

Instead of being shocked or worried, Huang Lei on the other end of the phone started lecturing.

"It sounds scary, but how long did it take Huace to reach this market capitalization? Who dares to say this is the ceiling?"

"Once the market value climbs a bit more, you might be worth tens of billions. Compared to a company worth tens of billions, what's this little bit of debt?"

"Besides, with your abilities and an annual income of five or six hundred million, since you dared to sign this loan, I don't believe you didn't have a backup plan."

What could Li Xiang say? Li Xiang had nothing to say, because Huang Lei had already said everything that needed to be said.

Not only that, the two people next to him were nodding in agreement as they listened to what was being said on the phone.

This was the first time he had ever realized that these people had such a strong gambling addiction.

Even he himself, who holds information about the future, doesn't have this much confidence, yet everyone around him is bursting with confidence in him.

The enormous foreign debt of 1.6 billion seemed like a trivial matter to them, and it's unclear where their confidence came from.

I had just taken the phone away from my ear when a new call came in seamlessly.

The moment the call connected, Kai's laughter came through the receiver.

"You little rascal, you've really surprised me. The premiere the day after tomorrow is going to be all the rage."

The implication was that this was a deliberate reminder to Li Xiang not to forget the movie premiere. It was likely a concern that Li Xiang, having suddenly become wealthy, might become arrogant and give up.

Li Xiang immediately reassured Chen Kaige, promising that he would not miss the premiere the day after tomorrow, which put Chen Kaige at ease.

Then, Chen Hong took the phone and offered a series of heartfelt congratulations.

For the next three hours, Li Xiang's phone was constantly ringing, and of course, his mouth was never idle either.

He patiently chatted with each person who called to offer their congratulations.

Just as people in the industry were expressing their admiration and praise, some malicious voices began to emerge online.

Forum posts started stirring up trouble, repeating the same three tricks over and over again.

Repeated questioning of why the actor possesses such wealth, and subtle hints at an unclear and unexplained exchange of interests, have quietly given rise to various conspiracy theories.

Before these negative comments could spread further, Huace's legal department took decisive action.

The official account made a public statement, clearly expressing its stance.

For Huace, Li Xiang is not just a signed artist, but a deeply integrated partner and a pillar supporting the company's development.

At the same time, a strong statement was issued, stating that Huace Legal Affairs will pursue legal action against any accounts that make malicious speculations and frame important shareholders of the company.

A firm legal team was immediately deployed, nipping the emerging conspiracy theories in the bud.

Ordinary netizens might just watch the spectacle, but bloggers and marketing accounts on various forums all understand that this is a warning to others.

Huace is a legitimate A-share listed company, and its legal department is not just for show. If you get targeted by them, you'll be severely injured, if not killed.

As for those sarcastic and sarcastic posts, they were directly deleted by major platforms. Seeing this, no one dared to jump out and stir up trouble.

This entire process was completed without Li Xiang's knowledge.

The online sentiment has shifted back to marveling at Li Xiang's early success and the remarkable tale of his mutual achievement with Huace.

Only the celebrities in the industry who are closely watching this matter can understand that this is the power of capital...

A single statement, legal deterrence, and platform cooperation easily nipped the emerging conspiracy theory in the bud.

If it were an ordinary celebrity facing this level of criticism, they would mostly have to do their best to issue a statement through public relations, and they simply wouldn't be able to act so swiftly and decisively.

If Li wanted to know what these people were thinking, he would probably just laugh at them for making a fuss over nothing.

It will probably be several more years before they truly witness the real power of capitalism.

No matter how big your influence is, when capital needs you to make headlines, you have to make headlines and attract the attention of the entire internet.

When capital wants to sideline you, even the greatest fame can be silently swallowed up.

This is the right way for a popular star to shine; we're only at the beginning.

However, it is clear to anyone with discerning eyes that Li Xiang's identity has completely changed after this incident.

He is no longer just a celebrity to be joked about, but also a major shareholder of a listed company who is not to be trifled with.

Li Xiang, known in the industry as "Capital Li," is currently sprawled on his bed at home, receiving a phone call that crosses the ocean.

It was Anna Wintour calling to offer her congratulations.

And this is the true speed at which superstar news spreads.

Even though he is far away in the East, information about him is still quickly captured by foreign media and spreads rapidly around the world.