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

Anna's slightly teasing voice came from the other end of the phone: "You make money way too easily, I'm even a little envious."

Li Xiang could tell that Anna was just teasing him.

This person already came from a wealthy family and had been in charge of Vogue for many years; what kind of situation hadn't he seen?

While not to say they regard money as dirt, they have certainly transcended the base interest in such paper wealth.

Even though he knew it was a joke, Li Xiang couldn't help but feel a little proud to be envied by the fashion queen.

The United States has always been a place that only values ​​money and not people; personal wealth is one of the most important standards for measuring a celebrity's status.

With a net worth of $700 million, he could easily surpass many Hollywood stars, so it's no wonder that foreign media outlets treated the news as a hot topic and spread it everywhere.

"It's all just paper market value. It goes up and down, and you might wake up one day to find it significantly discounted." Li Xiang remained modest.

Anna chuckled softly on the other end of the phone: "How far can it fall? The shares won't just disappear into thin air."

"The fashion world is talking about you. You've transformed from an Eastern superstar into a tycoon with a fortune in your hands. Even Hollywood is full of curiosity about you."

"So, what practical benefits can this curiosity bring me?" Li Xiang asked.

"More exposure, better resources." Anna Wintour's voice came from across the ocean.

"The reason why successful people can continue to succeed is because they make themselves visible to everyone. The reason why money flows to the rich is the same; the strong remain strong."

"What's more, you were already a superstar, and now you have the added dazzling label of capital."

"It's like adding a new highlight to your existing aura, which will naturally attract everyone's attention."

"So, if I go to the United States, I'll have many more opportunities?"

"Hehe, at least the door to the September issue of American Vogue is already open to you."

"Kim Koo!" Li Xiang's spirits lifted upon hearing this. "You absolutely have to save it for me. I'll be heading over there in a while."

"Don't worry, since I said it's yours, it can only be yours."

"Even without this incident, with your grades, you're qualified. As for other opportunities, you'll find out when you get here."

"You should know that this country treats capital and ordinary people with completely different attitudes."

Li Xiang chuckled softly after hearing this: "Haha, then I'd like to experience firsthand how friendly America is to capital."

"However, I still have some things to finish up here, and I can only go over after I've taken care of them."

"Time can be coordinated, but the hype won't wait for you forever, so remember not to drag it out too long."

After hanging up the phone, the room became quiet again. Li Xiang stared at the ceiling and let out a long sigh.

Domestically, it's a cutthroat world of capital, while overseas, it's a glamorous arena of fame and fortune. The choice is obvious.

Moreover, given the current size of the domestic market, it is simply not enough to quickly absorb his huge debt.

Going out to earn US dollars is the best solution for him right now.

On the one hand, he leveraged his current superstar persona to capitalize on the media resources offered by Anna and consolidate his international standing.

On the one hand, they use this identity to reap high-end overseas business opportunities, and on the other hand, they use the overseas profits to repatriate to China to repay bank loans.

After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, he casually opened Weibo and browsed through it.

The negative comments online have already been thoroughly refuted by Huace's online trolls and various platforms, and what you see are mostly compliments.

He shook his head, put down his phone, and was about to wash up and go to bed when a number that hadn't been used in a long time suddenly called.

"Hey, Director Lou, it's been so long since we last talked." Li Xiang answered the phone briskly.

"Now that you're a capitalist, I wouldn't dare bother you. I have some good news for you: our film got the film license."

"Huh? You just got it?" Li Xiang was genuinely surprised, considering how long it had been.

This one sentence alone infuriated Lou Ye on the other end of the phone.

It's worth noting that he spent nearly four months going through all the trouble to get "Blind Massage" approved.

Unfortunately, Li Xiang reaped all the benefits from the film's success.

This film earned him the prestigious title of two Best Actor awards in Europe, making him famous both at home and abroad.

It turns out that the person involved was completely unaware of the twists and turns involved in getting the film approved.

Lou Ye couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable, and immediately changed his mind.

He didn't complain much about how much he had done for the movie.

But they didn't hide it from Li Xiang; they told him directly that several scenes in the film had been cut, including the scene where he attempts suicide by cutting his wrists...

You'll never truly understand the pain until you've been cut yourself.

Li Xiang was no exception.

Upon hearing that his brilliant scene in the film had been completely cut short, his eyes narrowed sharply.

"Is it too late to go look for it now?"

Lou Yebenzhi was not present and was very surprised to hear this.

In fact, Li Xiang did have this idea, and the question he asked naturally came from that very thought.

He's already reached this level, and his movie is still being edited by a bunch of old guys. Isn't that a bit disrespectful to him?

He dared to dream, but Lou Ye didn't want to go through the trouble.

After a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, a cautious voice came through again: "It took four months of trouble to get the film license. Now the most important thing is for the film to be released smoothly."

"If we keep harping on those deleted scenes and cause some other unforeseen problems, the film might never be released in theaters, which would be a real loss."

Lou Ye had suffered too many losses in this regard, so he didn't want to take the risk.

He also doesn't believe that even with capital in hand, Li Xiang can really change the rules.

However, Li Xiang did not want to give up so easily.

The massage scene is a group portrait narrative, and the scene that was cut was precisely the core point of his character Xiao Ma's mental breakdown.

Now, if a crucial scene is deleted, half of the character's arc is gone. How can this be allowed?

He's a double European Best Actor winner, but the character he played in the theatrical release was unconvincing.

The outside world doesn't care whether you cut or not; they only know that "Li Xiang's acting skills are just so-so." So who should be blamed for this?

At his current level, he can make mistakes in everything, but he absolutely cannot make mistakes in the presentation of his works.

Especially since this was the film that won him the Best Actor award at the Berlin Film Festival, one of his most iconic works.

Despite his aggressive and gesticulating manner, he is always clear-headed.

Fame and shares are merely external enhancements; only acting skills and the reputation of his works are the true foundation of his brilliance.

Thinking of this, Li Xiang suppressed his emotions and spoke calmly to Lou Ye on the other end of the phone.

"Anyway, the movie hasn't been officially released yet, and I'm just giving it a try out of wishful thinking."

"If it succeeds, all the better. If it fails, it won't affect the film at all. We'll proceed as usual and release it the way we always have."

Lou Ye remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

He could tell that Li Xiang's attitude was very firm, and it was no longer just empty talk.

However, the repeated setbacks he encountered made it impossible for him to be optimistic.

After a long while, Lou Ye's deep voice finally came from the phone.

Even if you're not the same person you used to be, reality isn't always so idealistic. But... if you really want to try, then go for it.

"Don't worry, director, I know my own limitations. Just wait for news."