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Chapter 133
"Yang Gu'an, you're trending again!"
"That must be the twentieth-something time you've trended this month. But I have to say, you played that ancient scholar role amazingly well."
"As expected of my Brother Yang. Don't forget us when you're rich and famous!"
In the training room, contestants gathered in small groups, teasing each other.
Honestly, when this variety show first began, no one imagined that Yang Gu'an—with his average looks and introverted personality—would be the one to become popular.
Ēň ùm̀а́.і̃ ď
One could say that apart from his acting ability, Yang Gu'an had nothing else going for him.
Yet now, relying solely on this single advantage, he had advanced all the way to the finals and even stood a chance of winning the championship.
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"Speaking of which, what are everyone's plans after the finals?" a female contestant asked lazily with a lollipop in her mouth. "I heard that most of the contestants who were eliminated have already joined Teacher Yao's Hudi Entertainment."
When they initially joined the variety show, each contestant had signed an agreement.
If they successfully passed the semi-finals, they would be eligible to join Hudi Entertainment Studio.
However, this was also a two-way selection process.
Ẇêb̃n̈ о̌v̌е̂l̇ Е̇nü m а̇
Hudi Entertainment wouldn't accept contestants whose acting skills or cultural literacy didn't meet their standards, and likewise, excellent contestants had the right to choose their companies.
During the talent show, many contestants had already received invitations from other companies.
Yang Gu'an didn't hesitate, immediately replying: "Of course I'm going to Hudi Entertainment."
Hearing his response, the other contestants immediately looked over.
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"Why?" the girl who had asked the question was curious. "Brother Yang, you're successful now—you can pick any entertainment company you want. I guarantee they're all fighting to sign you."
Yang Gu'an pushed his glasses up, staying true to his original intention: "I want to join Sister Liang's company."
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The girl: "..."
Right, she almost forgot that this guy was Yao Bianliang's die-hard fan.
"That's so impractical," the buzz-cut young man beside them said with exasperation. "Hudi Entertainment has shallow foundations and too many restrictions for artists. This kind of model will struggle to develop."
"Rather than that, you might as well try your luck at a big company."
This time, Yang Gu'an didn't respond, but others couldn't remain silent.
"When we first joined the variety show, we signed contracts with Hudi Entertainment stating we would prioritize them when choosing a company," one contestant said. "Besides, no matter what, Hudi Entertainment has given us an opportunity when no one else would."
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Without Hudi Entertainment, without this variety show, they would still be nobodies that no one in the entertainment industry cared about.
The entertainment industry was like a dye vat. Without backgrounds and connections, they wouldn't even have a chance to showcase their talents.
"Actor Training Camp," founded by Hudi Entertainment, had not only nurtured their talents but also given them a stage to perform on. More importantly, they had been given a fair opportunity to compete.
If they used this platform to gain fame and popularity, only to leave for another company, how were they any different from those who take what they want and run?
"But purely from a benefits perspective, Hudi Entertainment clearly isn't the optimal choice," the buzz-cut young man insisted.
"The contract only states that we should prioritize Hudi Entertainment, not that it's mandatory. Just by paying a few thousand in breach fees, we can switch to another company."
E̊ n ům̂ а.іd
"Although Hudi Entertainment has strong capital support, its operating model doesn't fit the market. Who knows if it might go bankrupt in a few years? If you want long-term development, you definitely should choose a big company like Ansheng Entertainment."
The others fell silent.
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Though uncomfortable to hear, his words did make sense.
Signing with an entertainment company was extremely important for artists like them.
Choosing a company with no foundation that could collapse at any time was essentially a huge gamble.
Someone couldn't help but ask the buzz-cut young man: "Since that's the case, which company do you plan to join after the show ends?"
Е̌.ń ũ mа .іd
The buzz-cut young man paused: "Hudi Entertainment."
Everyone: "..."
Everyone: "??"
Then why did you say all that just now? Isn't this contradictory!
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The buzz-cut young man looked slightly embarrassed: "What I meant was, if any of you have the ability, you could seek development at a big company—as for me, I'll pass."
"I have low emotional intelligence and no background. Apart from acting skills, I have nothing. At other companies, I'd likely be marginalized and suppressed at the slightest misstep."
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"Rather than risk sitting on the sidelines out there, I'd rather stay at Hudi Entertainment. This new company will certainly have various issues, but... at least it's fair."
For newcomers like him just entering society with no background, fairness meant security.
Even if this company was just a small startup, it was the only place that could offer them fairness.
The others' mouths twitched, and someone said helplessly: "The way you talk, it's like the rest of us have connections and social skills."
Contestants like them probably couldn't even get past the preliminaries if they went to other variety shows.
It was only Yao Bianliang's variety show that gave them a chance, allowing them to make a breakthrough.
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If they signed with other companies now, would they really do better than they were doing now?
Perhaps not.
Thinking about this, many of them found answers regarding their future choices.
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"Actor Training Camp's" popularity continued to rise. As the competition progressed, viewers' discussions deepened.
Yao Bianliang waited anxiously but never received the news she was hoping for.
Е̌ǹu.m а́
What was happening with Lu Group? Had something gone wrong? Why hadn't any of the capital groups made a move?
Yao Bianliang knew nothing about these matters.
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"Sister Liang, we've already communicated with all the variety show contestants," Assistant Chen said while organizing documents. "Most are willing to join our studio, though some have been poached by other companies."
"Our studio has recently obtained some new resources, and everything is going smoothly so far."
Yao Bianliang mustered some enthusiasm: "What about the cultural literacy test?"
Assistant Chen nodded: "Everything has been arranged. Those who fail the cultural literacy test won't be eligible to sign with the studio."
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"We've also thoroughly investigated the backgrounds of newly joining artists, including their past experiences, whether they have criminal records, and their family situations, to ensure no artists with bad records slip in."
Yao Bianliang nodded: "That's good."
At this point, her mood grew even more depressed.
The studio was doing well, the variety show was doing well—everything was flourishing.
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So when would Lu Group finally make its move?
Surely they wouldn't wait until her new Classic of Mountains and Seas themed film was completed before taking action?
Е n̈ǔ m̄а
Yao Bianliang felt conflicted. Her mind wandered to the gathering Mo Youqian had mentioned a few days ago.
Not many people would attend the gathering, but they would be famous directors, screenwriters, and industry moguls from the entertainment circle.
If she attended the gathering, perhaps she could gather some useful information.
"Assistant Chen, do I have any arrangements this Wednesday?" Yao Bianliang asked.
Assistant Chen checked the schedule: "You need to make time for 'Actor Training Camp' during the day, but nothing else besides that."
Yao Bianliang thought for a moment: "Good, then make arrangements for me to attend that gathering on Wednesday."
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Not only could she inquire about Lu Group's situation, but she could also look for potential collaborators for her new film!
Assistant Chen was surprised, then slightly astonished.
This was the first time Yao Bianliang had actively participated in an entertainment industry gathering.
Could it be that his boss finally had some career ambition and planned to properly develop Hudi Entertainment?
"Understood!" Assistant Chen immediately nodded, making a note.
"One last thing... three days from now will be the finals of 'Actor Training Camp,'" Assistant Chen paused. "We've already prepared a promotional plan. Would you like to take a look?"
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Yao Bianliang wasn't very interested in promotional plans, but thought for a moment: "Does the promotional plan involve content about me?"
If there was any promotional content about her personally, it would definitely need to be changed.
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Lu Group might not be reliable, and Yao Bianliang absolutely wouldn't allow her popularity to rise further.
After all, she was still counting on these new talents from the variety show to eventually overtake her.
She certainly couldn't steal their spotlight at this point.
Assistant Chen shook his head: "No, there isn't..."
Е̌ñū m̄ӓ
"Then that's fine." Yao Bianliang waved her hand with satisfaction.
Since there was no promotion of her, these people could do whatever they wanted.
Assistant Chen wanted to say something more, but seeing that Yao Bianliang didn't want to talk further, he ultimately swallowed his words.
Never mind, the arrangements for the "Actor Training Camp" finals were all standard content.
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There probably wouldn't be any major issues.
That evening, under a starry sky...
Ӗ n ů m̆ ӓ.і́ d̊
A lively gathering was taking place at a winery in the suburbs of Y City.
Yao Bianliang made her way through the crowd, heading quickly toward less populated areas, but kept encountering acquaintances along the way.
"Teacher Yao? Long time no see. Congratulations on 'Sigh of Floating Life' becoming popular overseas recently."
"Sister Liang, your new variety show must be making good money. Congratulations!"
"Hello, Teacher Yao, I'm the CEO of XUY Entertainment. Here's my business card..."
Yao Bianliang exchanged pleasantries with these people, then continued walking with her head down.
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She was wrong—she should never have come to this gathering!
So far during the gathering, she had only heard vague mentions that Lu Group was facing troubles. Beyond that, nothing was clear.
Meanwhile, she had been forced to receive too many congratulations and compliments, leaving her feeling numb.
With a heavy heart, Yao Bianliang finally reached the rooftop terrace.
"At last, no one's here," she exhaled slowly, leaning against the wall for a moment.
It seemed Lu Group's situation wasn't good.
Ŵӗ b ṅȯv̂е l_ É ňumа́
Even knowledgeable industry insiders said Lu Group was facing trouble, suggesting this "trouble" was far greater than she had imagined.
Yao Bianliang had a nagging feeling that people's enthusiasm toward her was likely related to Lu Group's decline.
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Perhaps in some people's eyes, she—a powerless little celebrity—had single-handedly shaken Lu Group's foundations, making her a formidable ally.
Lu Group was weakening while her Hudi Entertainment Studio was gaining momentum. Adding Mo Youqian's financial backing, she might be capable of reshuffling the entertainment industry in the future.
So everyone here was desperately trying to establish connections with her.
The system couldn't help but remark: "Host, from an observer's perspective, you're like a grassroots avenger on a successful path of revenge."
W.е̂ ḃn̈ӧv_el̈ E n uṁ а
From being blacklisted by conglomerates to directly taking them down—this plot could be written into a business warfare novel.
Yao Bianliang: "..."
Yao Bianliang didn't feel like talking.
As the terrace door slowly closed, the lights and noise from the hall were blocked out, leaving only faint moonlight and evening breeze.
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People's joys and sorrows don't resonate with each other; she now only felt bitterness.
Everyone was congratulating and praising her, but she couldn't feel any happiness at all.
Е̌ nũ ṁ а̂
Each congratulation felt like a knife stabbing into her heart.
Pondering matters in her mind, Yao Bianliang slowly walked toward the tables and chairs set up on the terrace.
A bottle of red wine sat on a nearby table. Looking closely, she realized someone was already sitting there.
Mo Youqian wore an elegant custom-tailored suit, his slender white fingers holding a wine glass, the red wine gently swirling as he moved it.
If he hadn't been looking down at his phone, the scene would have been quite stylish.
Hearing footsteps, Mo Youqian looked up.
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"I knew you wouldn't stay inside for long," he said with slightly raised lips, showing no surprise as he swirled his glass. "I brought some wine. Would you like some?"
"Yes," Yao Bianliang nodded decisively.
She sat down beside Mo Youqian. The moonlight was a bit cold, and the umbrella above the table couldn't shield against the night's chill. The night wind was cool, and so was her mood.
"Lu Group can't suppress their scandals much longer," Mo Youqian consoled her. "But don't be upset. Look on the bright side—this is like eliminating a public menace."
Capital groups like Lu Group deserved punishment long ago. Besides, the popularity of "Actor Training Camp" could also have a significant corrective effect on the prevalent atmosphere of variety shows in the entertainment industry.
Yao Bianliang sighed, unable to hold back: "Mr. Mo, you're probably the only person in the world who comforts me instead of congratulating me."
W̊_е̄ b̄ñӧ v́ ӗ l̇ Ěn̆ūṁ â
Mo Youqian was taken aback, then nodded in deep agreement.
"And you're the only person in the world who doesn't congratulate me when I make money."
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Both of them sighed deeply.
However, Yao Bianliang was genuinely upset, while Mo Youqian mostly felt sad for her.
After all, since meeting Yao Bianliang, President Mo had gradually headed down the path of losing money, with all plans proceeding smoothly.
He had successfully lost money, yet Yao Bianliang still hadn't successfully "flopped," which was truly heartbreaking.
E ńů ṁ ǎ
"By the way, when do you plan to start filming your next movie?" Mo Youqian asked. "You mentioned to me before that you planned to take a two-year vacation."
Yao Bianliang took a sip of red wine from her glass, complex emotions appearing in her eyes.
A film about The Classic of Mountains and Seas would most likely flop, but she couldn't guarantee 100% success.
After all, there were still those bloody lessons before her.
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Which task hadn't she thoroughly prepared for beforehand? Yet in the end, each time she had succeeded through some strange coincidence.
If she wanted to flop... it was time to change her approach and find a new path.
Ên ŭ m̂а . іd_
"Mr. Mo, to be honest, I won't be following my previous path this time," Yao Bianliang took a deep breath and slowly said. "I plan to... release two films simultaneously."
