Change the world with entertainment with Yokai Girl

"Wait! Wait? This child star role looks like a girl's role, right? Is there some mistake?" Qin Jing asked in surprise, realizing she must have misheard something while still half asleep.

Section 130, Chapter 63: The Current State of Entertainment in Penglai

In response to Qin Jing's protest, Black Fox remained expressionless and calmly stated:

"No, that's what it says on the schedule. It's only natural for actors to play cross-dressing roles. They'll even play madmen, zombies, and wild beasts for the movie, let alone just a little girl."

"Is...is that so?" Qin Jing thought about her brother, John Lone, and Andy Lau, and it seemed that it was indeed the case.

Black Fox then offered a textbook-like, emotionless encouragement, "...I believe that Young Master Qin Jing is capable of playing either male or female roles, pfft..."

Qin Jing stared wide-eyed at Black Fox and asked, "Wait! You smiled! You just smiled, didn't you?"

"No, Young Master Qin Jing, what are you saying? I always work seriously and diligently. I would never laugh at an actor's situation just because it's funny." Black Fox said with a straight face, still expressionless.

"This shouldn't be the case, can't you just give me a proper job? And who would be interested in watching a guy play a female idol?" Qin Jing tried to reason with the black fox.

At that moment, Black Fox and the other two monsters in the car simultaneously raised their hands, and the car horn blared a "beep!"

"...Okay, even if some people are interested, shouldn't my job be more positive and uplifting? My first role is a cross-dressing performance. If the audience recognizes me as this type of actress, what am I going to do in the future?" Qin Jing smiled wryly, then changed her perspective.

"There's no need to worry about that. That's how you were set up from the beginning, Young Master Qin Jing," Black Fox said seriously, turning the computer towards Qin Jing.

Qin Jing saw on the computer screen a plan for his career as an idol star. It said that cuteness is justice, and he should use this face to charm everyone. He would wear men's clothing to capture women's hearts and wear women's clothing to make men fall at his feet, creating the 'strongest idol in history'.

Qin Jing's eyes widened, and she shouted repeatedly, "I disagree! Absolutely disagree! If I become famous because of this, how am I supposed to live in the world after this!"

Beep beep beep! A window popped up on the screen.

"Lord Su Jiu has contacted us. Please explain if you have any questions." With that, Black Fox handed the notebook to Qin Jing, on which a video call was playing.

Qin Jing saw that stunningly beautiful woman inside, with a smile that could topple kingdoms and bring ruin to the country, now lazily lying on his bed, using his pillow and wrapped in his blanket. Was this a provocation? Absolutely a provocation!

"Master, since your business outside is so successful, you don't really need me to go out anymore, right? Why don't you let me come back and cook for you?" Qin Jing said ingratiatingly, suppressing her anger.

Penglai is a large multinational corporation that combines the forces of humans and demons, making it a powerful entity.

Even Fox TV and Penglai Entertainment, which are leading figures in the film and television industry in China, are just subsidiaries of it. Penglai Entertainment has various divisions that produce a variety of commercial films and TV series that have received worldwide acclaim.

But the ultimate goal is to spread the culture of demons, yet it seems that it hasn't done a very good job in this regard.

Qin Jing said that among the Holy Grail series she had read, the only fire-type monsters were the fox spirit Tama, Kiyohime, Osakabe-hime, and two demons.

"No, Xiaojing, the situation isn't as optimistic as you think. There are only a few monsters who can truly maintain their popularity. The others either can't control their mouths and reveal their true colors as soon as they drink."

They're either adorable feline yokai who develop a knack for being cute and then develop a catnip habit after achieving some success, or they can't control their lust—this applies to both male and female yokai. Once exposed, they die. All the previous training and hype are wasted.

"It's the same with TV dramas and movies. It's okay to make money by relying on good looks to boost box office, but I don't have the ability to create truly touching and classic characters." Su Jiu waved her hand and said helplessly.

"Is that so? Then there's nothing I can do?" Qin Jing asked.

"No! Xiao Jing, you can be a role model, a model worker, and show those monster brats what dedication and professionalism are. It's up to you, my virtuous disciple."

Suppressing her anger, Qin Jing frowned and said, "Master! Have you forgotten what you said the night before last that you wouldn't betray your disciple?"

"Hey, what are you talking about, Xiao Jing! What else can a disciple be used for if not to trick or play with? What's more attractive than an ordinary handsome boy? You should just work harder."

Remember your premise: a mysterious lunar being who can switch between cute young boys and adorable young girls, and Schrödinger's skirt is your biggest selling point!

"I look forward to your performance. Just as you brought about change to the academy, I hope you can also bring a breath of fresh air to Penglai Film and Television Company!" Su Jiu said, about to turn off the video.

"Wait, Master Su Jiu, I have something to say!" Qin Jing indicated that she could still be saved.

"What?" Su Jiu rolled over on the bed, and several tails peeked out from under the covers.

"Actually, I think acting skills can be cultivated. There are many idols with bad personalities and habits among people. Many idols can become virtuous and talented if they have a good environment and are properly nurtured. If the entertainment industry is a big dyeing vat, then we just need to be more dyeing vats and bleach the world clean," Qin Jing said.

"Oh? Tell me about it?" Su Jiu finally showed some interest after hearing Qin Jing's words and asked.

"During my time at the academy, I discovered that my classmates do not dislike human culture, and they also possess the quality of liking humans."

In my class, there are guys who love to show off, like peacocks, and funny characters like tigers. In other classes, there are types who are naturally popular no matter what they do, like dog monsters who are good at live streaming, elves who want to travel the world, and monsters who love to eat delicious food, etc.

They could be trained based on their unique characteristics and strengths to become popular professional actors, dancers, singers, comedians, etc.

"I believe that with such abundant financial resources and influence, we can absolutely establish a group mechanism that changes the entertainment industry, such as a school specifically for training idol artists, turning idol making into a skill and a profession," Qin Jing continued.

"Hmm, anything else?" Su Jiu continued to ask.

"Once such schools are established, under the supervision and protection of the Penglai Group, they will enter the entertainment industry and begin to develop in a positive direction. Strange things in the industry will naturally decrease. Once industry professionals accept this value system, the entertainment industry will naturally become less chaotic, which will help us cultivate truly beloved and influential evergreen artists."

"Okay, go on." Su Jiu nodded with satisfaction.

"Furthermore, these trainees can form male and female idol groups together, such as groups with 9 members, 12 members, 48 ​​members, 46 members, or even a million idol project. Even if there are a few oddballs mixed in, they will just be seen as cute and accepted by idol fans." Qin Jing wholeheartedly offered suggestions to Su Jiu.

In the world he experienced in his dream, there were indeed many successful cases that were popular for several years. Although they faded away quickly, they were all unique and had their own style, such as boy groups and girl groups that were popular across Asia for their singing and dancing.

The girl group that had 48 members stirred up the entertainment industry in Japan. Although they were called a cancer in the industry, they managed to release songs that topped the charts by relying on fan economy, and the best members even made TV shows and movies.

"But isn't that putting the cart before the horse? Penglai Company doesn't lack this type of company."

"That's what I wanted to say too. With these combinations in place, the academy needs to establish clear rules to ensure healthy competition. Ultimately, the combination that emerges from this gathering of elites will become our trump card!"

Compared to Su Jiu's suggestion of taking the elite route, Qin Jing felt it was utterly inefficient. Evergreen stars like Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, and Andy Lau are extremely rare worldwide. Regardless of their flaws, they all rose to prominence through hard work, possessed unique and irreplaceable talents, and encountered favorable opportunities.

Becoming such an evergreen is far more than just hard work and achievements.

Section 131, Chapter 64: The Rise of Penglai Entertainment

Qin Jing gathered her thoughts, crossed her arms, raised her fingers, and declared to the screen:

"Does having resources guarantee the creation of an evergreen star or a legendary superstar? The usual methods of holding fan meetings and celebrities praising each other have been around for a long time. What you've done, Master Su Jiu, proves that a successful star built on resources can only be successful in name only. Great actors and singers must possess extraordinary qualities."

Bruce Lee's filming of Fist of Fury in that era was completely different from Uncle Jack's remake. He went to America and changed the world's perception of Chinese people, promoted Chinese martial arts to the world, and introduced the English word 'kungfu' to the world. As a result, he was regarded as a god by many people.

Uncle Jackie Chan worked hard for decades, became a big star in Hollywood, and like Yao Ming, proved himself to the world in a certain field, satisfying the pride of several generations of Chinese people, and thus became a big brother.

Now that China has become the world's largest box office market, Kugou can even appear in Transformers 5. As long as the sponsors have money, it's not difficult to get a role in a Hollywood commercial film.

But it's impossible for an actor to achieve the same status as Jackie Chan through this. Even if someone wins a Golden Globe or an Oscar in the future, we'll be happy, but it's impossible to surpass Jackie Chan. Anyone who grew up watching Jackie Chan's movies and has fond memories of them will not agree to that.

Take Stephen Chow, for example. He has never been very popular in Hong Kong. As one of his most classic films, A Chinese Odyssey was not a box office success at the time, but it gained hundreds of millions of true fans in mainland China, starting with the post-80s generation. The spread of pirated DVDs also brought a sense of nostalgia and childhood joy to the public, which is why he has achieved his current status.

Celebrities often need the support of a particular era to achieve their status. For example, President Reagan's status as an actor garnered him a lot of votes. Similarly, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator, was re-elected as governor of a state thanks to his fame and the support of corporations.

But with the younger generation of Hollywood actresses, people around the world can go to the cinema to watch them in movies with clothes on, and then go home and close the door to continue enjoying their nude photos online.

Infidelity and divorce are commonplace, and it's not surprising to see people get caught drunk driving after getting drunk and making a fool of themselves.

Although a celebrity can become famous and return to stardom after serving time in prison, the negative public image they have left behind can never be erased.

In the last decade or so, the actor who has received the biggest boost from this kind of buff globally is not a Chinese patriotic film about the African battlefield, nor Hollywood, but probably India's Aamir Khan.

He organized his own truth-telling interview, which focused on sharp social issues.

For comedies, there's 3 Idiots, and Dangerous, which addresses societal discrimination against women. Secret Superstar deals with domestic violence.

If this type of film were made in mainland China or Europe and America, no matter how moving it was, it would only win a few awards at most, and there would be no chance of changing the country or the people's mindset.

Where else is it necessary to use films and programs to reflect a country's discrimination against women, to advocate for gender equality, to rescue women who have suffered domestic violence, and to change the impact of the caste system on people?

In other countries, even if such a situation is necessary, the nation will choose to downplay the issue and resolve it peacefully for the sake of social harmony and national pride.

Which other country has supported and protected Aamir Khan like the Indian head of state, even though his programs offend people everywhere? India has reached a point where it has to change.

With over a billion people, society is divided into five groups: four classes plus an isolated, untouchable individual. Inequality prevents effective cooperation, and discrimination against women deprives them of their power to hold up half the sky.

Therefore, Aamir Khan in India may very well ride the wave of national development and become a legendary actor in a country with over a billion people. The status of actors in that country may also be greatly enhanced in India as a result. This is both a national condition and an opportunity.

Such a national trend is rare and cannot be forced; one can only obey it and not go against it.

Therefore, Qin Jing could confidently tell Su Jiu, "In this era, it's difficult to find heroes. Let's play the game of healthy competition. Let's create a great era of entertainment, put pressure on young idols to compete, and provide them with more opportunities. Those who can stand out from this will naturally become the big stars who can lead a generation of trendsetters."

Su Jiu nodded, then raised her finger and pointed it at the screen, saying loudly:

"I understand. Next time, I'll talk to the other monsters and we can create a school to 'train idols with sound minds'! So, you've been chosen as the first student! Shizuka!"

"Huh? Eh!!" Qin Jing was dumbfounded. This answer was completely different from what he had expected. Shouldn't they have let him go back?

“Since it was your idea, then of course you have to try it all out yourself to get the best results,” Su Jiu said matter-of-factly.

"Wait!" Qin Jing shouted in frustration, but the screen had already gone black.

To prevent the computer from being smashed, Black Fox quickly took it from Qin Jing and said, "Alright, Young Master Qin Jing, now let me introduce the monster members who are traveling with us this time."

"This is the chameleon monster's color variant, and will be your makeup artist."

This is a woman dressed in a gorgeous outfit with fashionable rainbow-colored hair, but she speaks in a timid and respectful manner.

"Young Master Qin Jing! I heard that you have received the blessing of the god of our industry, the legendary magic hairdresser. With your natural beauty, I have tried my best to show your true charm."

"Ha, please take care of me." Qin Jing nodded listlessly, thinking to herself, "The legend you spoke of actually lives in the city not far from here and runs a small barbershop."

"Oh! You must be Qin Jing, the sworn brother of Mo Mo? Please take care of me. I'll protect your safety, so you just focus on doing your own thing. Hahaha."

The speaker was a tall woman with black hair tied in a ponytail that hung down from her neck, and two horns on her head.

She wore a traditional Chinese slit robe over black shorts, revealing her long, slender legs below the knees. A metal belt cinched her waist, with a black sword and a white dagger hanging on either side. Her black eyes gleamed with a hint of red, giving her a formidable appearance.

"This is the bodyguard for this trip, Lady Ya Zi." This time it was a tall woman who looked like a very strong martial arts master.

"Black Fox, don't call me 'sir' anymore. We're all companions." The woman waved her hand and said.

"Yazi? A dragon girl like Jiaotu?" Upon hearing this name, Qin Jing couldn't help but think of that innocent young lady who had been hiding in a clam for a long time. Qin Jing looked the woman over and said in surprise.

"Have you seen my sister? She was recently taken away by the nine-tailed fox somewhere," Ya Zi said.

“No, it’s been a while since we last met, at least not on this continent,” Qin Jing said.

“Is that so? But since you’re an acquaintance of my sister’s, I have to take care of you a bit. You can call me sister, okay? I’m always clear about right and wrong, and I’ll definitely avenge any wrongs I’ve done!” Ya Zi said.

"Ah, thank you. Sister Yazi." Is this someone somewhat similar to Sister Momo, or is this the typical personality of female demons who practice martial arts?

"Oh! Since you're my little brother, I'll definitely protect you well!" Ya Zi patted the two sharp weapons on his thigh and said with a smile.

"She was the team's legal counsel and negotiation coordinator for this project."

"Qin Jing, please take care of me. I am Dai Dai, a little panda. Humans who can live freely and harmoniously in the demon realm are precious beings. I will treat you like a panda. I believe that the humans will soon understand your value." The woman in business attire pushed up her glasses, looking very professional, and extended her hand.

"Ah, please take care of me." Qin Jing shook hands with her.

"And this is the Black Car Demon, who will be our driver for this trip. Of course, once we arrive in the human world, I will sit in the driver's seat," the Black Fox said, patting the seat.

Beep!

The unlicensed taxi honked its horn as a greeting.

"Ah, hello. This is our second time meeting," Qin Jing said, patting the seat in the same manner.

Bang! Bang! The black car seemed very happy, its exhaust pipe spewing flames as it sped up with great energy, flying higher and higher towards the azure sky.

The true rise of Penglai Entertainment in the world began at that moment.

Section 132, paragraph 65: Attending the film crew's audition

The TV series 'Legal High' is a work that uses an exaggerated and humorous style to explore legal negotiations and human nature.

The female protagonist, Dai, is a rookie lawyer who graduated with excellent grades from a prestigious university. She is full of justice, but her naive and immature way of doing things leads to repeated setbacks in her work.

In order to clear his lawyer of suspicion of murder, he sought out the legendary, invincible monster lawyer Kensuke Komikado, offering to work to pay off his debts in exchange for his help in the case.

Legend has it that this monster lawyer, who has never made a mistake, is ruthless and skilled in sophistry, even resorting to framing and manipulation. He wins case after case, earning a terrible reputation among his peers and being called a conman more like a lawyer than a lawyer.

The lawyer Komekado lives in a villa with a seemingly all-powerful butler, Hattori, and his familiar, the yokai Ranmaru, who uses disguise to impersonate various identities and help Komekado collect evidence.

The show has now aired its second episode. As is customary, the production team is filming three episodes first to test the waters, and then filming one episode per week to adjust the plot based on the broadcast results.

Many viewers have started criticizing the production team for going off the rails, questioning why a perfectly good legal drama would be so forced into adding a monster element. Some even joked that it's because the screenwriter's mushroom is a monster, hence the frequent appearance of monsters and fantastical creatures in Fox Channel dramas.

"Why is the lawyer a monster? And his familiar is a ninja, okay? Besides, aren't the things he does things that despicable humans do?"

"The story is very interesting, but why did you have to add the monster element?"

"Because Penglai Company is the headquarters of the mushroom monster, they probably film movies with monsters in them (laughs)."

Similar comments are everywhere online.

In an effort to salvage their image, the production team is currently looking for a stunningly beautiful girl to play the lead role in this episode, hoping to boost viewership and win back the viewers who have lost interest in the show.

Upon learning that a film crew needed a beautiful and stunning girl, Su Jiu recommended Qin Jing to them without hesitation.

Of course, Su Jiu spoke up; she said it was a recommendation, but it was actually an appointment by her own hand.