sovbooks Chapter 107 The Boss Behind the Scenes
Chapter 107 The Boss Behind the Scenes
Chapter 106 The Boss Behind the Scenes
After returning from his hometown, Lin Feng went straight to Yang Mi's studio. Yang Mi first showed Lin Feng around. The interior design was quite nice. The office space was large, with a bright and spacious main theme. It adopted a simple and stylish decoration style, and was decorated with green plants to create a fresh and natural atmosphere.
"Lin Feng, the whole studio is decorated quite well, isn't it? I designed and arranged a lot of things myself, including these plants, which I selected. Aren't they beautiful? These desks are all made of solid wood and have a very high-quality feel. Look, we even specially set up a place here that's like a cloakroom, so that employees can hang their clothes."
In addition, the tea room, microwave, refrigerator, and other living facilities are all available, providing convenient working conditions for employees. It's very humane, isn't it? This is the exhibition hall, all empty yet; it will be filled with trophies later. That's the artist photo wall; we're waiting to hang up all the artists' photos. Oh, and we've signed six new artists this time. I'll introduce you to them later, so they can get to know you, the boss behind the scenes.
"I'm not some behind-the-scenes boss. This is your company, and my shares will ultimately belong to you. Besides, I won't be involved in management in the later stages."
"How can you not be the boss behind the scenes? Even I'm one of your people now, how dare you say you're not?"
"Well, if you put it that way, it makes sense. If anything comes up in the future, I can help out."
"That's more like it! But I know you're quite busy, and your status is different now. We can handle things ourselves normally, and we'll only contact you if there's something really important."
When filming "Palace," Lin Feng and Yang Mi were roughly equal in status, with Yang Mi even slightly higher than Lin Feng. After "Palace" aired, Lin Feng became a sensation, and Yang Mi became even more famous, surpassing Lin Feng by a significant margin. Later, "Buddha Mountain" didn't boost Lin Feng's career much; it was more of a work for Fan Binbin. However, "Love is Not Blind" and "The Legend of the Banquet" greatly boosted Lin Feng's career, and the combined effect of these two works propelled him into the top tier of actors.
That's how the entertainment industry is. A random, unknown supporting actor in a production crew can suddenly rise to prominence and become a high-ranking person the next day. And this happens very often. People with a bad attitude really can't survive in this industry.
Putting aside other things, take Lin Feng's classmates as an example. Lin Feng is among the top, while Zhu Yilong and others can only play minor supporting roles. Many other classmates can't even get acting roles at all. The gap is too obvious.
Imagine graduating and not being able to even get a role, while your roommate who always brags is already a big shot. How can you maintain a balanced mindset?
Yang Mi has seen too much, she takes it all in stride. Besides, she started as a child actress and worked her way up step by step. Moreover, she was very, very lucky and eventually became famous.
However, Lin Feng's achievement in just one year, which is something that most actors take a lifetime to accomplish, is truly unprecedented and will never be repeated!
At this moment, Yang Mi also revealed his ambition to Lin Feng, and looked forward to the future, turning a small studio into a big company, which would give people a greater sense of accomplishment.
"Although our studio is still relatively small now, it will get better and better in the future. Once we upgrade to a company, I'll rent the entire floor of office space and equip it with high-end office equipment, such as professional recording studios, photography studios, and rehearsal halls. This will support diverse business needs such as film and television production and artist training. At that time, we will be a proper film and television company. Lin Feng, you won't laugh at me, will you? Do you think I'm being a bit unrealistic?"
"How could I laugh at you! It's great to have a dream! And I truly believe you will achieve your dream. If even someone as hardworking as you can't succeed in the entertainment industry, I don't believe anyone can."
Yang Mi gave Lin Feng a sweet kiss right away. Luckily, there was no one in the corridor at the moment, otherwise it would definitely have been an explosive entertainment headline.
"Thank you, honey. If it were anyone else saying this, I would feel like it was just a perfunctory response, but I feel really happy that you said it this way, even though I know you're mostly just supporting me."
"That's really what I think this time! I believe you will definitely succeed!" Lin Feng said confidently. In his previous life, not to mention the entertainment industry, even in the entire business world, very few people could complete a betting agreement with capital.
If Lin Feng remembers correctly, Yang Mi should be the only person in the entertainment industry who has successfully made a bet, and a huge success at that, while big stars like Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Guoli have all failed.
Yang Mi was even more moved. She gave him another long, wet kiss, and this time the kiss was especially passionate, making Lin Feng almost want to "take Yang Mi on the spot".
"Lin Feng, thank you so much. I've found that no matter what I want to do, you will always support my choices, and you never ask me to change anything. I've met many female celebrities before, including some big stars. After they get married, they always change something because of marriage. Men like their glamorous appearance, but after marriage, they are like canaries kept at home."
And you, you always respect me, support me, and are tolerant of me. I really love you so much. If only we could have met two years earlier.
"It's not too late for us now, is it? Let's be together now!"
"This is different! I don't want to share; I want you to belong to me alone!"
Seeing that Yang Mi wanted to continue, Lin Feng quickly used his "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" technique to change the subject, saying, "Where's your office? Let's go to your office and take a look."
The two then arrived at Yang Mi's personal office, which was cozy and simply furnished with a few sofas arranged neatly, and an easel next to them.
"Okay, is that alright? I haven't installed a lot of things yet. I'll add them gradually later."
"Is this a drawing board? You can draw?" Lin Feng asked doubtfully.
"That's a good question. I can not only draw, I'm also very good at it. If it weren't for the fact that it's hard to find a job as a painter, I might be a painter myself."
"Really? I didn't expect my Mimi to have this skill. So how do you usually paint? Do you use oil painting, or something like Chinese painting?"
"I'm really good at sketching, especially portraits. Hmm, there's still some time before the opening, so I'll draw a sketch of you. I haven't drawn anything for you yet!"
"Fine, I'll just sit here and not move?"
"Okay, just sit in whatever position you're most comfortable in, as long as you don't move your upper body too much. I'm mainly drawing your upper body."
After Lin Feng sat down, Yang Mi also picked up a paintbrush and started gesturing at him. It was rare to see Yang Mi so serious. They say that a serious man is very talented, but a serious woman is even more beautiful!
Yang Mi started drawing very quickly, but slowed down as she went on. She had captured the outline of the figure, but she felt that she couldn't capture the temperament of Lin Feng. She had never seen so many contradictory qualities in a person before. Not to mention temperament, even Lin Feng's eyes were difficult to draw. Yang Mi originally wanted to give Lin Feng a surprise, but the result was like this. It looked very similar, but it didn't capture Lin Feng's spirit.
However, Lin Feng was quite satisfied with it and sincerely praised, "I think it's great. I didn't expect my Mimi to have this skill. This sketch is really good. I'll have someone frame it and keep it as a keepsake. This is the first time I've received such a gift."
"Forget about this one, I'll paint you a proper one another day."
"Another day is another day, but the present is the present. This one is very good. When I start my company, I will put it in my office."
"Lin Feng, I forgot to tell you, I also saved an office for you here. Let me show you."
"Ugh! I don't even live in this office, why did they give me one? Isn't that a waste?"
"That's different. This also belongs to your company, so how can it not have your office?"
Lin Feng's office is luxuriously decorated; the desk and chair alone must be worth a lot of money. The key point is that there is also a dedicated tea room next to his office. Yang Mi really put a lot of thought into it.
"Do you like it? I bought this tea set especially for you." Yang Mi said as she skillfully brewed a pot of tea for Lin Feng.
"I like it! But I really don't need it. I only come here a few times a year, it's really a waste. Besides, if I were to come here, I'd definitely go to your office!"
The tea was ready, and Yang Mi poured Lin Feng a cup before slowly saying, "Even if you didn't come, this place can't be without you, otherwise what is it?"
"This place is so big and nicely decorated, it's really a bit of a waste!"
"So! You should come often, whether you have something to do or not! Try my tea, is it good?"
Lin Feng took a sip and nodded. "Not bad, this tea is still new, it tastes quite good. Do you have any more? I'll take some with me when I leave."
"Yes, everything below is prepared for you. Feel free to take whatever you like."
Lin Feng and Yang Mi were drinking tea, but he preferred to drink the tea from Yang Mi's mouth. Today, Yang Mi was wearing a long black wool coat with black stockings, simple yet sexy.
Lin Feng pulled Yang Mi into his arms and savored the tea in her mouth. "Mmm, even the best tea can't compare to the taste of the tea you're drinking!"
"Ugh, we're going out to meet people later, it would be so embarrassing if they could tell."
"Aren't you the boss? And didn't you say there was still time? Let me kiss you a little longer."
"Ugh, you're always bullying me!"
"I'm definitely going to bully you a lot, especially tonight! I'm really looking forward to it!"
"You bad person, I shouldn't have let you get away with it so easily."
"Hehe, it's too late for you to escape now."
It was exactly 10:10 AM, the opening time, symbolizing perfection. Since this was an internal company opening ceremony, no other guests were invited. The whole event was very simple: a ribbon-cutting ceremony, some interaction, and a group photo.
Before the official event began, Yang Mi also met with Lin Feng with six newly signed artists. "Lin Feng, these are all newly signed artists from our studio. Zeng Jia and Zhao Ruoyao have been observing them for a long time and they are promising talents. You'll have to give them a lot of guidance in the future!"
Then Yang Mi turned to the newly signed artist and spoke with an air of dominance, "This is Lin Feng, you should all know him, but what you don't know is that Lin Feng also invested in this studio, and holds a significant share. You could say he's practically the behind-the-scenes boss!"
The six newcomers were initially impressed by Lin Feng, but after hearing Yang Mi's words, they became even more confident, since Lin Feng's status was now far higher than Yang Mi's.
Next, Yang Mi introduced the six newcomers to Lin Feng one by one. However, Lin Feng already knew them all, even without Yang Mi's introduction. Wasn't this the "Jiaxing Gift Package" that he was familiar with from his previous life?
The so-called "Jiaxing Gift Package" means that Jiaxing, in order to cultivate new talents, requires Yang Mi to bring two or three newcomers with him whenever he participates in a film or television drama. In essence, it is Yang Mi supporting new talents.
"This is Dilraba, a student from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2010. She is of Uyghur ethnicity from Xinjiang."
At this moment, Dilraba glanced at Lin Feng, then shyly lowered her head, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, afraid to move.
"This is Zhang Yunlong, from the 2009 class of Beijing Film Academy. He used to play soccer. You guys should train with him."
Zhang Yunlong is more outgoing, even a bit eager to try. Before graduating, he dreams of becoming the next "Lin Feng".
"This tall guy is Gao Weiguang, from the Central Academy of Drama class of 2008."
Gao Weiguang is indeed very tall, almost as tall as Peng Guanying. Lin Feng hasn't met anyone taller than him in a long time.
"This is Li Xirui, from the class of 2007 at Minzu University of China."
"This is Liu Ruilin, a student from the 2009 class of Beijing Film Academy."
"This is Huang Mengying, from the 2009 class of Beijing Film Academy."
Although Yang Mi became independent a year earlier than in her previous life, it seems that all the artists she chose in her previous life have come to this life as well!
Lin Feng also thought of the "Four Beauties of Jiaxing" and "Four Sons of Jiaxing" from his previous life. Of the eight people, six have now arrived. It seems that except for Zhang Binbin and Zhu Xudan who came later, all of them are here.
Actually, they were all around the same age as Lin Feng, and several of them were even older than him. However, the entertainment industry values talent and status, and besides, Lin Feng was now a boss. After Yang Mi finished introducing them, the six of them bowed to Lin Feng and greeted him together: "Hello, Brother Feng!"
"Hello! I'm very happy to welcome you to Yang Mi Studio. I'm sure you won't regret it. Your boss, Yang Mi, is a very responsible boss. You will definitely have plenty of opportunities in the future, and I will also provide relevant assistance."
"But in the entertainment industry, becoming famous isn't easy. I've given you the opportunity, but whether you can seize it depends on your future development. You need to be strong yourself to succeed. I hope you work hard!" Lin Feng said a few words, just to give you a brief overview.
After they left, Yang Mi asked, "Lin Feng, how many of them do you think will succeed?"
"How many more do you expect to make it big? You'll be lucky if you can make it even with just one."
"So, who do you think has the best chance?"
"I think it's Dilraba."
"Don't you think she's really pretty? I noticed you looked at her the most just now! What are you trying to do? Are you planning to steal from her?"
"What are you thinking? Do you think I'm the kind of lecherous man who'll prey on anyone? I just think she's not only pretty, but also memorable and stylish, and she's likely to become famous."
"Hmm, that's more like it. I also think highly of her. She was the first actress I chose for the casting of 'Gu Jian Qi Tan'. But do you know why I think highly of her?"
"Isn't it what I just said? What's your reason?"
"Because Dilraba is ruthless, she's a lot like me in that respect!"
"How ruthless? I didn't see it coming."
"Everyone else has a 10-year economic contract, but she signed a 15-year economic contract."
"I think you're ruthless enough; the dragon-slaying boy of yesteryear has ultimately become the dragon himself!"
"What are you thinking? That's how all management companies operate these days! But whether it's 10 or 15 years, it's their choice, and she chose 15 years. Isn't that ruthless, and also very clever?"
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