Back in 2005, Lin Shen, a senior at the Beijing Film Academy, found himself in a nightmare from the start. His family suddenly went bankrupt and debt collectors came after him relentlessly, while his graduation film was on the verge of falling apart!
What could he do without money to make a film? Lin Shen turned his wicked gaze toward Yang Mi, a fresh-faced first-year student.
“Room and board included, fifty a day! I'll make you the female lead, and I'll use this script, destined to be a hit, to reshape your very soul!”
Seeing the blockbuster script Lin Shen had laid out, Yang Mi swallowed hard and gritted her teeth as she signed the “contract of servitude.”
From then on, the entertainment industry went completely off the rails. Other directors used their power to get actresses into bed; Lin Shen only cared about extracting their remaining value!
To save money, Yang Mi took on the roles of leading lady, script supervisor, and accountant all at once. She was exhausted and seeing stars, but the show's ratings soared, leaving her both miserable and thrilled. To secure a share of the long-term profits, Liu Yifei was promised the moon and signed an exclusive ten-year contract. Future leading ladies like Liu Shishi and Tang Yan all became top-notch employees at Lin Shen's beck and call around the clock.
Years later, when these actresses, squeezed dry by relentless exploitation, stood on the global awards stage and looked down at Lin Shen, the godfather of the entertainment industry, in the audience, they gritted their teeth, yet still couldn't leave him.
Facing the cameras, Lin Shen said with heartfelt indignation, “People outside say I'm a ruthless capitalist, but I'm really helping them realize their artistic dreams! Don't believe me? Ask Dilraba, who just joined the cast...”
Yang Mi had already signed Rong Xinda in 2005. It was not rigorous at all. It was written by AI.
AI text, I can't stand it
Others are easy to talk to, but can you win over your godfather?