The True Heiress Is The Real Bigshot

Chapter 371: 355 Xie Manyu is here, Brother will give you one more update for free.

Xie Manyu is an acclaimed film actress, having never starred in a television series, so naturally, she couldn’t compare with her contemporaries who are celebrated for their television roles.

Even though her acting might be stronger.

After all, television dramas have a wider audience than films.

But last summer, she and Shang Yaozhi appeared together on a talent show, which greatly boosted her visibility.

More than half a year has passed since that talent show, and netizens are still speculating about the identity of “Charm,” the mysterious costume designer.

Unfortunately, no one, including the staff at Chuguang Media, has figured it out.

Many artists in the circle tried to get this information from Xie Manyu, to no avail.

Most importantly, in October 2020, Xie Manyu landed a role with Universal Film Company.

Universal Film Company is undisputedly the top film company in the world.

They began as an animation company with many comic characters that gained tremendous global influence and popularity last century.

With the start of the twenty-first century, Universal Film Company began adapting these animations into live-action films.

Their casting standards are strict, and being an international film star wouldn’t matter if one didn’t fit the physical requirements.

Xie Manyu is the only person from Hua Country to have secured a leading female role in a film to date.

And the character she played already had a large fanbase from the animation, which naturally resulted in an unprecedented surge in her popularity.

When Universal Film Company announced the casting call, there was already considerable discussion on Weibo about who would catch the company’s eye.

There was even a poll, and Ye Xi was among the nominees.

Because Ye Xi is a top celebrity with many fans, her votes far exceeded those of others.

So when Universal Film Company announced the casting result to the world, Ye Xi inevitably faced some ridicule.

However, it was quickly countered by her fans, who even managed a perfect comeback.

Presently, six out of the top ten films in the global box office rankings are produced by Universal Film Company, which speaks to their formidable strength.

As for Qin Lingyu, she also rose to fame through a talent show, but internationally.

She only returned to Hua Country in 2019, yet after a single battle, she climbed to the top of the celebrity ladder.

Among female stars, her status is unmatched.

Even with Ye Xi’s recent momentum, she doesn’t have the power to challenge Qin Lingyu head-on.

“Xixi, relax,” Chen Li analyzed calmly with a smile, “Xie Manyu’s status is there for all to see, Qin Lingyu is too proud to care. The show won’t be able to get either of them.”

“As for the other veteran artists, it’s even less likely they’ll participate, and regardless of who the show invites that isn’t them, your fans will complain.”

Ye Xi furrowed her brows, “But didn’t Producer Li say that Chuguang Media is the biggest investor this time, and Xie Manyu is with Chuguang Media?”

“She may have started with Chuguang Media, but she founded her own studio a long time ago,” Chen Li had full confidence, “Chuguang Media can’t dictate her decisions, much less make Xie Manyu personally take part in a talent show for their sake.”

“Besides, Xie Manyu is going abroad to shoot a movie at the end of February, does she have time to join ‘Youth 202’?”

‘Youth 202’ will be shooting until April; there wouldn’t be enough time.

At this, Ye Xi felt relieved, “Sister Li, I’m going to take a break. If the show calls, wake me up.”

Chen Li waved her hand, indicating Ye Xi could do as she pleased.

Sitting in front of the computer, she continued to instruct the PR department to issue press releases.

**

On the east side of the Imperial Capital, there’s a large antique street.

The money-making Ying Zijin spoke of involved scouring for antiques.

Without her Divine Calculation ability, she couldn’t determine the exact age of the antiques, but she could still tell real from fake.

Mu Heqing often visited this street, so basically, any genuine antiques were purchased by him and donated to the Imperial Capital Museum.

Ying Zijin squatted down in front of a stall and pointed at a Golden Cup, “Boss, how much for this?”

Seeing the girl’s attire lacked brand names but her demeanor was extraordinary, the boss knew he had encountered a major client.

His eyes gleamed, “One price, 200,000.”

Upon hearing this price, Ying Zijin looked up, her phoenix eyes narrowing slightly.

The boss, aware of his blunder, said awkwardly, “Then, how about a 20% discount, 160,000 sounds good?”

A slender and fair hand reached out and took the Golden Cup.

Fu Yunshen examined the Golden Cup with a hint of amusement in his voice, “A replica from the Tang Dynasty era, and you’re asking for 160,000?”

The boss didn’t expect his trick to be exposed so directly, and he became more embarrassed, “How about 10,000 then?”

This Golden Cup had cost him 5,000 and he hoped to sell it at a high price.

Fu Yunshen raised an eyebrow, calmly paid for it, and placed the Golden Cup in Ying Zijin’s hands.

He seemed to have discovered something.

His little friend appeared to have quite an interest in gold.

Ying Zijin put the Golden Cup in her pocket, her tone unhurried, slow and leisurely, “Brother, you’ve cheated someone again.”

“Oh?” Fu Yunshen lifted his eyelashes, slightly amused, “How did I cheat? He himself mistook this Golden Cup for a replica, thinking you were an easy mark.”

This Golden Cup is indeed not any kind of replica; it’s genuine.

If put up at auction, the price will start in the millions.

“And what do you mean by ‘again’?” Fu Yunshen raised his hand, pinching her face, “Kid, you need to explain that.

Ying Zijin raised her eyebrows: “You see I have no power or influence—”

She didn’t finish her sentence.

Ying Zijin slightly lowered her gaze.

His finger pressed on her lips, stopping her from saying anything more.

It was cool, yet it brought on a string of electricity.

The temperature was gradually rising.

Fu Yunshen, with a resigned expression, had no choice but to start coaxing her: “Yaoyao, enough, I give up.”

Who would have thought that the offhand remark he had made before would become a handle for her?

At that moment, the phone rang.

Only then did Ying Zijin push his hand away to answer the call.

The call was from a female secretary, and it was about something on Weibo.

The female secretary was only making this call because she cared about her boss’s money.

Such trivial matters would be handled by specialized personnel in the company; it would naturally not bother the boss.

“Mhm,” Ying Zijin was not surprised. She pondered for a moment, “How much would it cost to acquire Skywalk Entertainment?”

The female secretary was taken aback: “Boss, are you serious?”

Skywalk Entertainment was on a strong upswing and had also partnered with Era Media, an international entertainment company; compared to the former Starry Entertainment, it was several levels higher.

Ying Zijin yawned: “Serious.”

“Then it will probably take some time.” The secretary was very serious, “Don’t worry, boss, you just focus on being as beautiful as a flower, we’ll make money for you.”

Ying Zijin: “…”

She ended the call.

“I think she’s quite right,” said Fu Yunshen, leaning to one side, his legs bent, his peach blossom eyes lifted, “Kid, you be responsible for being as beautiful as a flower, and your brother will make money for you, how about that?”

Ying Zijin glanced at him: “I probably can’t afford you.”

This wasn’t just any CEO of the Asia-Pacific Region of Venus Group; this was the Chief Executive.

“Others want money,” Fu Yunshen said languidly, “But what about you, Yaoyao? I’ll work for free.”

Ying Zijin did not respond; she walked a few steps, then turned her head: “Don’t pinch my face again in the future.”

Fu Yunshen’s expression paused for a moment, then he raised an eyebrow: “How come it was okay before?”

“Oh, I’ve changed my mind.”

“…”

Fu Yunshen thought about it and realized he lacked experience in this area, so he decided to ask Nie Yi for advice.

[Does your girl ever act moody, the inscrutable kind?]

One minute later, Nie Yi replied.

[You’re asking me when her mood isn’t moody?]

“…”

**

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Xie Manyu had just finished a schedule and returned to the studio. She was leisurely scrolling through Weibo in her swivel chair when she naturally came across the trending topics.

After reading through them, she thought for a moment and asked, “Is this ‘Youth 202’ our company’s project?”

Upon hearing this, her agent said, “It’s not exactly a project, but it has a significant investment from us.”

“Sister Xie?” The agent was surprised and somewhat disagreeing, “Are you really going to do it?”

For someone of Xie Manyu’s standing, participating in such a variety show would be considered a step down, and it could also upset her fans.

It wasn’t without precedent.

A couple of years ago, a veteran international movie star participated in a variety show and it led to a mass exodus of fans.

“Are you dumb?” Xie Manyu knew what he was worried about, “Don’t my fans know what kind of image I have?”

The agent was baffled: “Sister Xie, do you have a persona?”

“Of course.” Xie Manyu dawdled, “I like good-looking young men.”

The agent: “…”

He couldn’t argue with that.

“Although the company didn’t approach me, but I’m idle anyway,” said Xie Manyu, “Contact the crew of ‘Youth 202’ for me and see if they’re interested.”