Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 214 Mainland Turmoil

When the news reached the mainland, it caused an even bigger uproar than it did in Hong Kong.

Sina Entertainment immediately released a breaking news report with the headline: "[Chenxi artist Yang Rong slapped in Hong Kong, boss Fu Yibai handles the situation overnight]".

The article was written with restraint, but the comment section has already exploded.

"Holy crap! That old scoundrel Huang Gou! He dares to hit one of our mainland actors?"

"Is Sister Yang Rong alright? Is her face swollen? I'm so worried about her!"

"Director Fu is awesome! He personally stepped in to protect his own! Where can you find a boss like that?"

"The yellow dog apologized? He even knelt down to apologize? Hahaha, serves him right! Let him be arrogant!"

"To be honest, Director Fu did a great job this time. When our own people are bullied abroad, we should stand up for ourselves like this."

"Go Yang Rong! Go Chen Xi!"

Others disagreed, saying, "Is it really necessary? It was just a minor conflict during filming. Making someone kneel down and apologize is going too far!"

Someone immediately retorted, "Try getting slapped yourself! It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering."

"Exactly. And that was harassment and physical violence, not just a 'minor conflict.' What's there to defend?"

"Hey you upstairs, are you a paid shill hired by that yellow dog?"

At dusk, Yang Rong updated her blog.

It was just a few lines: "Thank you for your concern. I'm fine, and the injury on my face isn't serious."

Thank you to the company, thank you Mr. Fu. I will continue to work hard.

The accompanying picture is a selfie.

The number of comments in the comment section quickly exceeded 10,000.

"Sister Rong, please get some rest!"

"Sister Rong, stay strong! We support you!"

"Well done, Mr. Fu! Well done, Chenxi!"

The editor-in-chief of NetEase Entertainment personally wrote a long review titled "[A boss's protectiveness and a company's confidence]".

The article begins by saying: "In the entertainment industry, it's not uncommon for bosses to stand up for their artists; what's unusual is how they do it and to what extent."

To be willing to threaten the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry for the sake of the company's artists—it has to be said, Mr. Fu of Chenxi has a truly remarkable audacity.

The article was reposted on various forums, and its readership quickly exceeded one million.

One commenter summarized: "Fu Yibai, putting aside everything else, is genuinely good to his artists. Look at the actresses in his company, weren't they all promoted by him? When something goes wrong, he really steps in, not just paying lip service."

"That's a good boss. Unlike some companies where artists have to endure being bullied for fear of offending people."

"There's a reason why Chenxi has achieved what it has today."

In the conference room of Fiber Optic Media, Wang Changtian put down the newspaper in his hand, leaned back in his chair, and remained silent for a long time.

The vice president next to him leaned over and asked, "President Wang, what's your opinion on this?"

"What do you think?"

Wang Changtian picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"That kid Fu Yibai is getting tougher and tougher."

In a place like Hong Kong, it's no small feat to get Yang Shoucheng to step in and make Huang Gou kneel down and apologize.

"Do you think he went too far? After all, this is on Hong Kong soil."

"Pass?"

Wang Changtian put down his teacup and shook his head.

Not at all.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

Think about it, what is the size of Chenxi in mainland China now?

If he backs down in Hong Kong and loses his authority, who will respect him in the future?

The vice president nodded thoughtfully.

Wang Changtian stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the traffic flowing below.

"Moreover, this time he not only stood up for Yang Rong, but also tested the loyalty of his partner."

Just watch, the Eagle King and Dawn will be cooperating quite a bit in the future.

At Huayi Brothers, Wang Zhongjun is having a meeting with senior executives.

The secretary pushed open the door, whispered a few words in his ear, and handed him the phone.

Wang Zhongjun glanced at the news on the screen, frowned, and turned his phone face down on the table.

"continue."

The executives exchanged glances, but no one asked any further questions.

After the meeting, Wang Zhongjun sat alone in the conference room, lit a cigarette, took a puff, and then stubbed it out in the ashtray.

"This kid is really starting to look like a pro."

China Film Group.

Han Shanping was looking at documents in his office when his assistant knocked on the door and came in, placing a printed news article on the table.

"Chairman Han, have you seen what's happening in Hong Kong?"

Han Shanping picked up the newspaper, glanced at it, and then put it down, his face expressionless.

"It's normal for young people to have a temper."

"But, isn't this going too far?"

"What happened? The whole story is very clear."

Mainland filmmakers used to suffer a lot of mistreatment when they went to Hong Kong to make films.

After Fu Yibai's outburst this time, who will dare to bully our people anymore?

These losers, wanting to go north to make money but not recognizing their own limitations, need to be taught a lesson.

Another day of filming for the "Witch" crew has come to an end.

The three of them walked out of the film set.

Yang Mi walked to Fu Yibai's right, with Guo Zhenni following behind, keeping an arm's length distance.

When getting in the car, Yang Mi opened the back door, sat down, and then moved over to make room for Fu Yibai.

Guo Zhenni consciously sat in the passenger seat.

The car started and drove into the Hong Kong night.

Yang Mi leaned back in her chair, turned her head to look at the neon lights rushing past outside the window, and suddenly spoke.

"Yi Bai."

"Um?"

"Tell me, if I were the one getting hit, what would you do?"

Fu Yibai turned to look at her.

Why are you asking that?

"Just curious."

Yang Mi turned her head and met his gaze. The corners of her mouth were curved, but her eyes were very serious.

"Will you stand up for me like you did for Sister Rong?"

Fu Yibai didn't say anything, but simply raised his hand and lightly flicked her forehead.

Yang Mi grinned, turned her face back, and continued looking out the window.

"I knew you would."

Her voice was very soft, mostly drowned out by the sound of the wind outside the window, but Fu Yibai still heard it.

After dropping Yang Mi off at her hotel, the car headed towards the hotel where Yang Rong was staying.