Chapter 281: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 282: Another Type of Cannon Fodder in the Entertainm

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Shen Jinshan and Huo Lan stayed in Jing Shi for three days, then reluctantly boarded a plane to leave.

As for Shen Yao's younger siblings Shen Rui and Shen Xin, they were on winter break and spent their time at home lying around; they simply stayed with their elder sister Shen Yao to enjoy some peace and quiet.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao didn't pay much attention to this, and Shen Rui and Shen Xin were no longer little children; she reminded them to stay safe when going out to play, and she herself returned to the company to work before the fifth day of the new year.

It was around this time that the variety show Shen Yao had previously filmed went online.

The TV station and video websites broadcast simultaneously, and it topped x Weibo's hot search list as soon as it aired.

It had nothing to do with Lu Xian or Shen Yao, but just watching it made people feel it was lively.

"This is just stirring up heat and guiding fans to brush keywords; if it really blows up, they can use these to whitewash themselves and connect with advertisement endorsements and scripts."

The System had long seen through the essence of these hot searches, including the packaging methods the entertainment industry used for idol stars.

She thought it was truly wise that her Host had not entered the entertainment industry as an actor; otherwise, just the online brawls every few days would be more than an ordinary person could bear.

There were also some groundless rumor posts, with content half true and half false, exaggerated to the extreme, simply overwhelming.

"Even if it doesn't blow up, it can be used to negotiate cooperation;" the circle had already begun to show signs that traffic ruled all.

While several film and television dramas Shen Yao had previously invested in became hits and drove up the popularity of the cast, some stars with poor reputations successfully turned their fortunes around.

Shen Yao had privately inquired about their rates; they had doubled and risen far beyond normal market prices.

Based on this, Shen Yao did not plan to use the currently popular young actresses and actors anymore; the several newly signed dramas were all traditional-style serious dramas, with mainly appropriately priced veteran actors, ensuring enough profit margin so she wouldn't lose money just to make a show.

Sigh

"Product quality doesn't match the price; it's truly a headache." She neither wanted to lower her reputation nor was willing to throw money away at those so-called stars, so she could only keep switching tracks to make money.

Fortunately, Planet Film and Television had accumulated a good reputation, and the several dramas sold to the TV station received good responses; otherwise, she would truly have to worry about the channels for her new dramas.

"I suppose this is also why some old-brand film and television production companies no longer shoot dramas."

Market fluctuations affected overall income, and the profit distribution of film and television dramas also had to be considered.

It was no joke; now, big shots shooting dramas basically lost money, the more serious they were, the less the market accepted them. As far as Shen Yao knew, several well-known film and television companies had not produced any hit dramas all last year.

Of course, this couldn't be entirely blamed on the market; not adapting to the environment wasn't entirely an external factor either; there were also oversights in their own foresight.

Including but not limited to whether the script content catered to audience aesthetics, whether the plot deviated from clichés, whether the actors had audience appeal... multiple factors combined led to the drama's failure.

Because investment increased, but the effect of spending real gold and silver was not good, this led to more and more film and television companies not daring to enter the field; shooting a drama casually required an investment of hundreds or even billions, and it might not even break even after broadcast—who would dare do it?

"The Host has these good scripts in hand; why would she worry about not making money?"

The System felt its Host was very humble; when she first entered the circle, she was full of confidence, but now that she had made a lot of money, she had to be low-key and reserved—what a sense of contrast.

"Good scripts don't necessarily adapt to the market; besides, scripts always have a day when filming ends;" in the end, she still had to accept market review.

Shen Yao couldn't live off her old capital forever; those scripts of hers could succeed in other worlds, but might not continue to succeed here.

Fortunately, Shen Yao had money; she could hire more people to work for her. For small matters like developing scripts, she didn't need to put in her full effort herself.

After chatting with the System for a while, Shen Yao continued to devote her energy to work.

During this period, Shen Yao attended several private wine gatherings one after another, receiving countless hints and suggestions, and even some shameless people came to volunteer themselves.

Just as Shen Yao couldn't help but want to cause them some trouble, the System suddenly reminded her that those people under surveillance had relapsed into drug addiction and were brazenly causing trouble domestically.

Shen Yao's eyes lit up, and she immediately packaged the information and sent it to the state organs.

For safety's sake, Shen Yao also disguised herself once to ensure no one would discover any problems.

System:...

The System looked at the deducted merit and understood even less what her Host was doing.

But it didn't matter; the deducted merit could earn it a corresponding handling fee. Since the Host was willing to spend merit, it certainly had no objections.

Moreover, merit could be exchanged for more supplies; it was a rare reward.

Both the person and the System were very satisfied, each holding different purposes and giggling foolishly. If someone had burst in at this moment, they would surely have discovered Shen Yao's unusualness.

On the other side, the anti-drug brigade that received such a big gift from Shen Yao was not idle either.

In terms of cracking down on drugs, no one could provoke the state organs.

This group of brazen people was caught red-handed, including those related to them; none were spared, and all were summoned to the testing center for testing.

It was a fine New Year, originally a day for family reunion and joy, but because of this matter, there was a sense of panic everywhere, and neither inside nor outside the circle was peaceful.

"Sister, is this true?" Shen Xin asked while holding her phone, loving gossip. The little girl liked chasing stars, and coincidentally, the person she followed was also involved.

"It's definitely true. Didn't you see the leaks online? Quite a few have been taken in."

Shen Rui touched his chin, feeling Shen Xin was hopelessly struggling.

Shen Xin rolled her eyes at Shen Rui and placed her hopeful gaze on Shen Yao.

Shen Yao could only disappoint her. "It's true. News will come out soon, and several companies may face claims for compensation and go bankrupt."

The pillars were all taken in; how could the company still have the foundation to continue operating?

Ma Qingjian was contacting Shen Yao through his phone. At this time, poaching people was not bad—good quality and low price.

Shen Yao reminded Ma Qingjian to pay attention to safety. Matters that made people hate her should still be kept low-key; being able to offend and not offending did not conflict.

Once this batch falls, those who should be jailed are jailed, the entertainment industry will be reshuffled again.

Tsk tsk tsk

Since she entered the entertainment industry, the reshuffling speed has been too fast. The transition between old and new hasn't even finished, and another batch has been washed away by the big waves.

However, what the entertainment industry lacks least is actors; every year film academy graduates number in the thousands, and only a scattered few manage to make their mark in film and television — most are still running bit parts in obscurity, honing their craft in hopes of landing a decent role.

Shen Yao had previously gone to Jing City Film Academy with Lu Xian and discussed acting matters with Teacher Gao; nowadays Planet Film and Television's new dramas reserve some not-too-important roles for Jing City Film Academy, and although these roles amount to little, they give students a performance channel — the first formal step into the entertainment industry.

But how they proceed from there depends on the students' own ability; Shen Yao's Planet Film and Television only provides roles, not escort protection.

The messages on her phone came to a pause; Ma Qingjian received Shen Yao's latest instructions and hurriedly sent people to work.

Shen Yao, meanwhile, took time to accompany Shen Rui and Shen Xin around to play.

Lu Xian did not come over, because the spillover Lu Xian suffered was greater than Shen Yao's; several projects on his side were forced to halt, all requiring Lu Xian to handle personally.

By the time Shen Yao sent Shen Xin and Shen Rui off, the storm in the circle began to calm, including that variety show she had been on, which just happened to air the episode where she appeared.

The episode where Shen Yao appeared unsurprisingly hit several hot searches.

The only thing that puzzled Shen Yao was that Deng Jia and Wang Chengdong, the couple, dragged the ex-wife into a quarrel and pulled her into it as well.

Shen Yao:... Huh?

Shen Yao looked at the hot searches Ma Qingjian pushed to her, including Ma Qingjian asking whether she would deploy water armies to steer the topic elsewhere.

After all, Deng Jia's every opening line was the narrative that Shen Yao appreciated Wang Chengdong and looked down on Chen Qing.

Heaven knows when Shen Yao recorded the program she didn't speak a word to Wang Chengdong; appreciate a twice-married man? What international joke is this.

"Use water armies, this person clings to us and sends a resume to the company?"

Wang Chengdong is an actor; his acting is passable, but he cannot shoulder a lead — supporting roles he can prop up.

Planet Film and Television's New Year plan is to shoot serious dramas; therefore they are unfriendly to flashy-but-empty stars, but give a boost to actors with solid craft.

Not forgetting the hint Lu Xian had mentioned to her back then, Shen Yao had Ma Qingjian investigate thoroughly; if it truly turned out the other party had submitted a resume to Planet Film and Television, "then we don't use him either."

Ma Qingjian:...

Ma Qingjian expressed agreement with his boss's such willful words.

Not using him is fine; Wang Chengdong is no powerhouse actor, and without him there's a pile of replacements — Planet Film and Television finding actors, one could say as long as they let the wind out people will come knocking.

Shen Yao's handling was clean and decisive, not leaving Wang Chengdong a sliver of leeway.

Deng Jia on the other side thought that stirring things up this way would somehow get them involved; at worst they'd ride a wave of heat — as long as Planet Film and Television let them participate, both sides would benefit.

The result? Planet Film and Television actually refused, and the refusal left not a shred of room for recovery.

Deng Jia:...

Deng Jia was furious, and complained to Wang Chengdong that Shen Yao didn't know good from bad.

This Wang Chengdong, in everything he likes to hide behind a woman and play innocent.

Back when he divorced Chen Qing, it was Chen Qing and Deng Jia tearing into each other fiercely, while Wang Chengdong himself hid without a peep; right now it's the same — he takes all the benefits, but none of the blame sticks to him.

"Stop making trouble; they have capital behind them, we're about to have our contract terminated, let's just behave."

Wang Chengdong's single opening line set Deng Jia off — anyone can scold Deng Jia, but Wang Chengdong cannot; this man eats the dividends Deng Jia brings him, yet still despises Deng Jia for not handling things properly.

"I behave? If I really behaved, could you still survive in the circle?"

Deng Jia pointed at Wang Chengdong and cursed, thinking: all her scheming — for whom? Wang Chengdong wants to lift the bowl to eat, then put it down and curse the cook.

Wang Chengdong didn't care in the least; he has Deng Jia's liking for him pinched, and acts with zero restraint.

It is Deng Jia instead who, no matter how angry or miserable, can only swallow the bitter fruit into her belly, then continue fighting for resources and roles for Wang Chengdong.

These two, one willing to hit, one willing to take it — no one can blame the other.

As for dragging Shen Yao into this, after Shen Yao's refusal without leaving face, Deng Jia ultimately didn't dare stir trouble again, and could only slink off to find some passable resources to let Wang Chengdong recover some blood.

"Still has some sense, just too heavy on sentiment — liking anyone is fine, but insisting on marrying and having children with an artist under her own hand, that's the biggest professional taboo."

Lu Xian, having finally gotten some leisure, contacted Shen Yao at the first moment to nurture their relationship.

"Men in the circle have always been luckier than women," this is Lu Xian's personal experience.

Not that men are stronger than women, but simply that they receive preferential treatment and care, and even in public opinion, men are above women.

"Society is deformed; what I can do isn't much — just try to be as fair as possible."

Wanting to change a situation entrenched for thousands of years, the difficulty is no ordinary magnitude.

"How's your side? Many companies' projects have been forced to halt, and now quite a few are seeking us out — all harboring thoughts of making Shen Yao bleed heavily."

Shen Yao has money, but money can't be spent like that; especially some projects that are clearly a trap at a glance — throw money in and you only hear an echo.

Lu Xian smiled and rubbed his wrist, "Same as you, just a bit more polite."

Because Lu Xian isn't as easy to manipulate as Shen Yao; before Shen Yao entered the scene, Lu Xian's reputation in investment circles was comparable to a genius, more wins than losses — to make Lu Xian obediently pay up and take the plate, the plan would have to be airtight.

Of course, capable people who weren't airtight went in a batch — that's the main reason they became obedient.

Who dares stick their head out at this time? That's deliberately asking for trouble, hating that death isn't fast enough.

"General Manager Lu, any good projects to recommend? We make money together."

Shen Yao teased Lu Xian, thinking several projects were indeed not bad; taking them over might not be a huge profit, but definitely wouldn't lose.

Lu Xian pulled Shen Yao's arm and walked outside, "Good projects are certainly not lacking; what can General Manager Shen put up?"

Shen Yao glanced at the dead-serious Lu Xian, lowered her head and thought, then said, "If the price is right, everything can be negotiated — including me."

Lu Xian:...

Lu Xian chuckled; truly money-loving, temperament still exactly the same.

"Fine, let's go back and talk properly," Lu Xian tidied his neck, revealing a beautiful collarbone.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao watched the other party start seducing with beauty, blinked, and took the opportunity to look a few more times.

Mm, not bad, not bad, indeed not bad.

Interested in talking properly, Shen Yao followed behind Lu Xian obediently home.

Both normal men and women; after long companionship, naturally they'd want more intimacy.

Lu Xian respected Shen Yao's preference and picked a vacant property to renovate anew.

Not only was the style very suitable for Shen Yao, but the location was also conveniently close to Shen Yao's Company, making the daily commute very convenient as well.

While fully accepting Lu Xian's painstaking efforts, Shen Yao was also seriously observing the other party; after all, they would have to get along for a long time, and the Two People clicking was the most important thing.

Fortunately, Shen Yao had some discernment in judging people; Lu Xian performed excellently and also lived up to the great reputation spread by outside rumors.

In the blink of an eye, time arrived at July of Shen Yao's Graduation; Lu Xian proposed successfully under the gaze of Ten Thousand people, and the Two People's wedding was also formally put on the agenda.