Chapter 267: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 268: Entertainment Industry's Alternative Cannon Fod

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Shen Yao's methods were common in the Entertainment Industry; after all, there was endless tearing each other apart online every day.

Hype—no matter how you hype it, as long as the heat rises, there will be attention.

People in the Entertainment Industry, once they have attention, can make money from it.

The several review bloggers Shen Yao hired were relatively authoritative in their respective fields.

Perhaps they were too authoritative, and spoke without giving any face, causing their fans, whether black or white, to be numerous and mixed.

Not long after, just a few short videos were released, and Shen Yao's two beauty salons became an overnight sensation.

Oh, it was the "red" of infamy!

All sorts of endless rumors about scammers online, plus classic brainwashing packages, including but not limited to exaggeration, products with no three guarantees and no protection whatsoever.

"Host, how can you still sit still?" In a conservative era, she might have been pelted with rotten eggs.

The system chirped incessantly; whether online or offline, there was all sorts of noise, with the core of the rumors pointing directly at Shen Yao's two beauty salons.

Some were the bloggers' own paid armies, some were black fans Shen Yao bought herself, and the last part were passersby and competitors watching the spectacle.

Huo Lan still had some renown in the beauty world; Shen Yao was Huo Lan's daughter. Even though these two beauty salons had been stripped from Huo Lan's name and their external names changed to something new, this place was still Huo Lan's—who in the circle didn't know that?

They all secretly mocked Huo Lan for raising a useless good-for-nothing despite being such a strong woman.

Thinking she was some business genius, only to find she was a naive young lady who didn't understand anything yet dared to charge headlong into the beauty circle; if they didn't fan the flames, they wouldn't be worthy of all the awkwardness from back when they rose with Huo Lan.

"Aiya, she's still just a child, young and immature."

"And Huo Lan too—after so many years in commerce, she could just give away such a huge business; she really spoils the child too much."

"……"

Mockery and sarcism piled up one after another; just from the gossip heard from the system, it was all clear.

Shen Yao smiled faintly, not taking this matter to heart at all.

She continued greeting her subordinates, telling them to increase efforts to maintain the heat on x Weibo, even if the heat wasn't good talk.

"Boss, isn't this heat enough?" Looking at the sugar daddy on the phone who was unilaterally contacting them, the head of the paid army thought this person was abnormal.

Wow, she actually likes being pointed at the nose and scolded? He had previously taken a glance at x Weibo during a break, and there wasn't anything worth seeing at all.

Hiss

He used to think the Entertainment Industry's tearing each other apart was fierce, but he didn't expect other circles to be no less so.

Anyway, the money had been paid in full; that person laughed and replied no problem, then turned around and forwarded the relevant requirements into his group.

Tell those who hadn't withdrawn yet to keep bringing topics to maintain the corresponding heat; on his end, he still needed to find others to get involved.

"By the way, watch your nicknames—don't use the accounts you used to black other little flowers and little boys before, otherwise you'll slip up and there'll be no final payment."

The rules in their line of work were no small matter; he was an old hand who had been in the circle for several years. Besides helping those little flowers and little boys hype heat and maintain effects, he would also take on some other shady jobs.

What he was doing now was private work, so the accounts had to be extra careful about everything.

He didn't want to fire one shot and have to change accounts; even with many burner accounts, they couldn't withstand being used.

Humming an off-key little tune, the head of the paid army hid in a dark room, laughing at the computer, looking from afar with a touch of abnormality and madness.

……

Shen Yao continued to watch the spectacle erupting online, motionless as a mountain.

Shen Jinshan and Huo Lan both called to inquire—not the kind of questioning to assign blame, but feeling this matter was too abrupt, wondering if she had offended someone, causing someone to directly dig a pit and frame her?

Huo Lan felt it was her competitors; she didn't blame Shen Yao, but instead resented herself. If it hadn't been for her being too easy and gentle back then, how could such a situation have arisen today?

Jing Shi's business had always been dominated by those few families, with plenty of foreign gimmicks among them.

Huo Lan guided Shen Yao over the phone, also afraid her own daughter would suffer—a parent's heart, full of deep concern.

Shen Yao made noncommittal sounds, telling Huo Lan it was nothing major; she wasn't afraid of these things at all now. "Mom, it'll be fine in a few days."

Wait for the effects of one course of treatment to come out; more and more examples could prove it.

What is more convincing than truly letting people see results? Shen Yao felt that speaking with strength was the only way her business could become an overnight sensation.

In just one week, the beauty products blackened from all directions were cleared of wrongdoing; the review bloggers' pretty faces, which seemed changed yet unchanged, were enough to make even the people themselves tempted.

What are you waiting for? This beauty salon really works—hurry over to make an appointment and get a card!

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"Hui Hui, you're saying it's all true? We're about to enter the circle."

"Xiao Li, how could I lie to you? My female cousin tried the effects herself—I can only say it lives up to its name."

"Don't you still have a drama that needs an audition? Hurry up and get moving; by then, won't you be afraid of not getting signed?"

It was just a matter of radish pits—only that a disturbance had been kicked up before, and the radish pits still required showing up in person.

Conversations like this appeared frequently in Jing Shi; who made Jing Shi the capital of a country? There were countless stars living here.

As long as they didn't go out to film, they stayed in Jing Shi for all other times.

And these two beauty salons in Jing Shi that frequently hit the hot searches—they couldn't help but notice. After all, hype was a field they were familiar with.

Whether sincere or feigned, after the ads were put out, Shen Yao's two beauty salons directly exploded in popularity; people kept coming to get cards and spend money, then turning around happily leading their relatives and friends with good relationships to experience it.

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Before she knew it, Shen Yao had been in school for half a month; due to physical discomfort, she hadn't participated in military training.

She came over a few times during breaks to check on the beauty salon; everyone smiled and congratulated Shen Yao—after successfully making her name known, it was time to reap the fruits. The fruits were big and round; others might be envious and jealous, but they couldn't do anything to her.

Although Shen Yao was just a child who had just started her first year of university, behind her stood two great Buddhas. Those who mixed in the underworld—don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face.

"What Shou Mian Fo Mian? They just think I'm making a small fuss. How much money can these things sell? Their shops open by the dozens, and the money they make adds up to an astronomical sum."

If Shen Yao really wanted to come in and steal their rice bowl, things wouldn't be like they are now.

The system listened to Shen Yao's merciless complaints and decided to stay silent for now. Anyway, everything depended on the Host's wishes. Even if it was just two small beauty salons fighting over scraps, the revenue they brought in was nothing to sneeze at.

As expected, doing business required talent, and her own Host was someone who possessed this talent.

"It doesn't matter anyway. I never expected them to get rich."

Making a big scene wouldn't benefit her. Problems in biomedicine couldn't be brushed off with other means, so it was better to be honest.

The system was still pondering what the Host wanted to do. She said she wanted to enter the entertainment industry to make money, but he didn't see it. Instead, he saw the sight of beauty salons with a booming flow of wealth.

"Don't rush. I'm looking for a good project. Counting the money from home, it's just enough to use."

Shen Yao smiled slightly, still clutching several novels she had scraped from websites, all of which had a decent fan base.

The entertainment industry in this world had few restrictions; basically anything could be filmed.

But because anything could be filmed, some old clichés were already outdated.

Shen Yao flipped through them and finally found a female-led revenge novel.

The novel's content was simple: reborn once, the downtrodden female lead suddenly woke up, killed anyone who stood in her way—be it man or Buddha—and finally walked straight to the highest position to ascend as emperor. Compared to mismatched versions, this novel was a perfect blend of writing and story, and she didn't have to worry about flaws in the content.

Shen Yao spent money to buy the copyright of this novel, then, under the title of Producer, chose a director skilled in filming this type of drama.

As for the actors, it was a small business, so they definitely couldn't spend a lot of money to hire popular young actresses and actors. They would choose from some washed-up actors, and the rest could be recruited from various universities.

As for who to sell the finished TV drama to? It was said the cost wasn't high; it was just a web drama. They would find a few good websites to cooperate with.

For now, these arrangements were finished. Including the script, she still provided the main opinions, cooperating with the original author of the novel, and adding two humble and eager-to-learn screenwriters to write together.

Sigh.

"Finally can breathe a sigh of relief. But if I don't go back in October, I'll wait in Jing Shi first, and fly directly to the south when filming starts." The Film and Television City was not in the north; they were filming ancient dramas, so they could only go there.

Shen Yao was both Producer and Investor, and this was her first drama, so she definitely had to be present. As for other arrangements, they would all be pushed back.

The system watched his Host rush about in a flurry, then looked at the several male and female actors Shen Yao had picked out, thinking, Are the ones you chose really suitable? "Those are washed-up flowers with a bad reputation. Not long ago, people said she had a bad temper and treated the staff around her poorly."

Shen Yao didn't care. "She treated the staff poorly, and the staff could take care of her for over ten years? Likes to seek abuse? There are actually people like that."

The system clicked its tongue. "Since you put it that way," actually, there were plenty of people with bad tempers in the circle.

This actress named Tang Yuan had a decent temper. It was just that day she happened to see her confirmed role stolen, couldn't help but complain a couple of words, and was caught by paparazzi who twisted the facts.

This kind of thing was too common in the circle. Those with money could pay to buy it off; those without money or who were framed could only have it exposed and wait for the result.

If luck was good, or if the brokerage company and fans were supportive, they could suppress the matter and nothing would happen. If luck was extremely bad, it would only add frost to snow for an already not-so-great life.

Tang Yuan's current situation was the second kind. Moreover, Tang Yuan had conflicts with her former brokerage company, and the company stepped on her when the matter broke out, making Tang Yuan's situation even more difficult.

It was also because of this that Shen Yao was able to sign Tang Yuan to film the web drama.

After all, Tang Yuan had been living off her parents at home for almost a year. If she didn't work, she really wouldn't have rice in the pot. The entertainment industry made money fast, and spent it even faster.

Tang Yuan being washed-up meant no income. Besides, she was used to spending lavishly and couldn't live a frugal life.

Just like that, Shen Yao didn't even have to persuade Tang Yuan much before successfully signing her.

However, "Miss Tang, can you really act well?" Director Zheng felt it was a bit harsh. Tang Yuan, before she was washed-up, was also a star who debuted by her looks. Her face was beautiful enough, but her acting was close to none.

Shen Yao moved her wrist. "This drama is just right for Tang Yuan in her low period."

"Director Zheng, you also know what the core of this drama is. Tang Yuan has a grudge in her heart, so she will definitely listen to your arrangements when acting. Then we will each get what we need."

Tang Yuan wanted to become popular again, so she would definitely put in great effort to act and make a comeback. Moreover, this was a female-led revenge novel. Tang Yuan just needed to immerse herself in herself to act well.

Besides, washed-up stars were still stars. Even when the plot went online, they could reheat cold rice, and save some advertising costs for themselves.

Director Zheng:...

Director Zheng looked at his young Producer with a complex expression, feeling that the other party was truly an investment genius. Her eye for choosing people and her ideas were extremely mature.

Compared to unknown university students or currently popular young actresses and actors, washed-up stars were more cost-effective to use.

"Manager Shen, pleasant cooperation."

"Director Zheng, pleasant cooperation."

The two quickly assembled the crew and then took a plane to the Film and Television City.

Because of funding, Director Zheng was relatively frugal with actors, but he was willing to spend money on other things including props and real locations.

The male and female leads of this drama took their acting very seriously. Whether it was the washed-up actress Tang Yuan or Zhang Ting, who had just started to become known but wasn't very famous, both were very cooperative.

Director Zheng felt that the crew didn't cause trouble, which made him feel much more relaxed.

Who likes a crew that makes a fuss all day? The big shots are all workers, earning money and working.

The plot filming went smoothly, and Shen Yao didn't stay there for long. She soon returned to Jing Shi to continue university and manage the two beauty salons, while not forgetting to look for websites that could air it, comparing which one was more suitable.

She currently didn't have relevant channels, and felt that each website had its pros and cons. However, from a long-term development perspective, E Goose Network was more grand.

Backed by the biggest support in the internet circle, and with other money-making businesses, as long as it met the other party's drama judging standards, she could just sit and collect money.

Just right, her beauty salon had just hosted people from E Goose Network. As long as the relationship was good, she could send her web drama in.

The Film and Television City was still filming, but it had already reached the final stage. Director Zheng said that in a few more days, he could finish all the plot.

Post-production was naturally Shen Yao's business. And Shen Yao had already found a good production team, just waiting until next spring to send it to E Goose Network.

Web dramas were naturally faster than general dramas. At most, it was just over half a year.

When short videos appeared later, they would further compress production space and make the whole plot faster and more impactful.

As society continued to progress, humans facing this kind of film and television drama that could kill leisure time would all hold a watching-a-play attitude.

Especially since time was precious, how could they spend too much time wasting on these things?

What Shen Yao needed to seize was this wave of opportunity. Whether it was web dramas or later short videos, all she wanted was to make money.