Chapter 487: The Layout between Jokes
Situ Li Chun, as the top female artist in the domestic industry, boasted a billion fans and wielded an enormous influence across Asia. The films and television series she starred in had swept through East Asia, and thanks to her skilled acting, modest demeanor, and attentiveness towards her fans, she had been voted the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry for five consecutive years.
Similarly, Situ Li Chun possessed a tremendous box office draw. Among female artists, any film featuring her was guaranteed to gross over five hundred million Hua Country yuan. Especially last year, she burst into fame with a detective drama that soared to thirty-nine billion at the box office, earning her the title of "Box Office Queen."
Within the whole of Hua Country, the only one who could rival Situ Li Chun was Ding Xiaoni, the top actress from Shi Yuan Entertainment.
However, even though Situ Li Chun was incredibly popular, even though she was known as the Box Office Queen, she still wasn't qualified to ask Amy Belle, the world's number one goddess, to act as her supporting actress.
Amy, as the globally renowned number one actress, had been voted the world's top goddess for consecutive years, boasting two billion fans worldwide. A single world tour of hers attracted millions of people to the venues, and as a two-time Grammy Award winner, Amy commanded a frighteningly strong global box office pull.
Her top-earning record was for a movie called "Venice Lovers," which grossed over 2.5 billion US dollars worldwide!
Without exception, every film starring Amy Belle featured her as the lead actress. The idea of her taking a supporting role for someone was virtually impossible.
Even though Chu Mo had a good personal relationship with Amy and Amy was currently endorsing the "Person's April" beauty brand, it was unlikely that she would make an exception.
On the other hand, Ren Wenxuan had been his best partner during his early development phase. Chu Mo had sought his help numerous times, and Ren had always gone out of his way to solve his problems. Now that Ren had finally asked for a favor, it seemed almost too callous to refuse outright.
Chu Mo's mind raced. Even faced with the deal for Guang'an Building, worth thirty-nine billion five hundred million, he hadn't felt such difficulty deciding.
For Chu Mo, if there were no serious issues with Guang'an Building, he would have purchased it for nearly four hundred billion without hesitation; he didn't waver like he did now.
Across from him sat Situ Li Chun, her eyes filled with expectation.
As the top female artist in Hua Country, Situ Li Chun had her own troubles. Despite reaching the summit in Hua Country's entertainment industry, her fame hadn't extended beyond Asia. Her influence was limited to Hua Country and, at most, the East Asian region. When it came to Europe or even Hollywood, she had hardly any impact.
It was precisely because of this that she cared so much about this opportunity. If she could get Amy to play her supporting actress, there was no doubt it would be her chance to leap onto the global film stage.
For this opportunity, Ren Wenxuan, the chairman of Shangyuan Entertainment, had proactively reached out to Amy, only to be directly rejected.
As a godfather figure in Hua Country's entertainment industry, Situ Li Chun had already lost hope after Ren Wenxuan's failure. However, now, looking at Mr. Chu Mo from Capital City before her, hope reignited in her heart.
This Mr. Chu Mo had not only a good relationship with Amy, having persuaded her to join the world's number one goddess contest, but he had also endorsed a previously obscure makeup brand.
It was Amy's influence that turned the unknown "Person's April" into one of the top ten global cosmetics brands literally overnight.
Situ Li Chun knew this was her chance to change her destiny, she had to seize this opportunity. Her eyes locked on the young man before her who frowned slightly, her heart beginning to struggle fiercely. If she was willing to sweeten the deal a bit... perhaps things might take a turn.
However, Situ Li Chun was an extremely disciplined star. She never compromised her principles for any reason. But missing this opportunity...
As Situ Li Chun was torn internally, a disturbance suddenly arose in the center of the hall opposite her. Then, amidst the commotion, a middle-aged man of elegant demeanor and extraordinary presence walked towards them, smiling, flanked by a group of leading figures.
Ordinarily, in this circle, Ren Wenxuan, with a net worth of one hundred eighty billion, was the center of attention. He was surrounded by top tycoons worth a hundred or two hundred billion. Here, Ren Wenxuan, the godfather of the entertainment industry, was the one everyone sought to please.
However, as the group approached, Ren Wenxuan's eyes suddenly shone with brightness. His gaze fixed on the refined man who stood out like the moon among the stars, and his commanding presence noticeably softened.
There weren't many in the group heading towards them, merely seven or eight individuals. It wasn't for lack of others wanting to join that circle; it was because the standards of that group were so high that even Ren Wenxuan found it difficult to blend in.
But as Ren Wenxuan subtly shifted his demeanor, Chu Mo straightened up, looking at the leader from afar with a hint of indifference in his eyes.
The man leading the group was the host of the banquet, Yang Tianxia, the Family Head of the Yang family. As the leading family in Capital City and ranking third among the eight major families, the Yang family, with assets worth one trillion and five hundred billion, was a true top-tier behemoth.