After transmigrating to ancient times and spending five years as an empress, Cheng Qingyan returned to the modern world and learned that she was the villainess in an entertainment-industry novel.
She was the domineering male lead's arranged-marriage wife in My Second-Husband, a notorious blacklisted star who caused trouble at every turn and ultimately lost her family and fortune.
Terrified, she quickly called off the engagement and announced her retirement: "Sorry, I'm going back to inherit the family business."
What she had to inherit was an entertainment company on the verge of bankruptcy, along with one, two, three, four, five men from her ancient harem who had transmigrated with her.
When the men were about to start a vicious palace struggle in her tiny one-bedroom apartment, Cheng Qingyan sent the consort who was best at changing faces, the champion schemer, off to act in dramas.
She sent the talented beauty, skilled in song, dance, and all six arts, to audition for a talent show.
And she dragged the peerlessly elegant concubine who loved to chat into livestreaming.
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In a year when top stars clashed across the entertainment industry, an entertainment company called Qiji appeared out of nowhere.
Curious fans came to apply for jobs and discovered that the company gate's security guard was a martial arts heir, the cafeteria chef could always produce dishes fit for a state banquet, and even the junior staffer sorting vegetables knew Chinese medicine as well as a miracle doctor.
Even more terrifying, the CEO's office was always filled with a chorus of perfectly synchronized "Your Majesty!"
And every voice belonged to a newly crowned Best Actor, a top-tier idol, a music-industry superstar, or even a CEO who controlled half the entertainment industry!
The fans trembled: "Your company... is really into some wild stuff, huh?"
[Before You Read]
1. In the ancient world the female lead transmigrated to, men and women are equal. She is an empress, so her harem consists entirely of male consorts.
2. One-on-one romance, happy ending, but the many admirers are mostly unrequited.
3. Plot-focused. Updates every night at nine.
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Reviving the Entertainment Industry in Ancient Times
After building the hottest entertainment company in the modern world, Lu Xingyin suddenly transmigrated to ancient times and became a debauched, spoiled princess.
The moment she opened her eyes, she saw four handsome men around her, barely dressed.
What's more, she was attracted to both men and women. Her residence was home to handsome men and beautiful women on a scale rivaling the imperial harem of three palaces and seventy-two consorts.
Male favorite number one pretended his allowance had been withheld, then came to her acting weak and accusing someone else.
Lu Xingyin: "With acting this good, shouldn't you be in a drama?"
Male favorite number two kept tabs on her whereabouts and sang along the route she took every night.
Lu Xingyin: "It's great that you love singing. Let's have everyone hear that voice."
The fake friends in the inner residence bullied each other, deliberately tripping a newcomer during a dance performance.
Lu Xingyin: "Quit causing trouble. I'll debut you as a whole girl group right away."
Using the knowledge she gained in her previous life, she mastered marketing, built a fan economy, introduced an elimination system for trainees, and created a full slate of hit franchises that swept the country, launching male and female stars who dazzled the world.
And yet... why were all the favored consorts in her residence, none of whom had ever truly loved her, now saying that even if they couldn't have her all to themselves, they still wanted to spend their lives with her?
Lu Xingyin: "Stop scheming against each other! Stop falling in love! Come make a fortune with me!"
Once, Lu Xingyin was just a debauched princess whom everyone loved to hate.
Now, she had become a ruthless capitalist who inspired both love and loathing.
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Though Lu Xun was the supreme ruler, he had a secret he could never reveal.
He had fallen in love with his imperial sister, who was not related to him by blood.
Lu Xingyin did not love him. He would rather never reveal the truth about their blood ties, protecting her for the rest of her life as her elder brother.
She loved beauty, so he could only watch as one handsome face after another entered her residence.
Until one day, Lu Xingyin cornered him outside the palace hall.
Lu Xingyin: "Imperial Brother, I sent everyone from my residence and your harem off to debut. Hurry up and hold another talent show so you can pick out a pretty girl for me."
Lu Xun: "?"
Theme: Everyone's talents deserve to be put to use
What about updates? How can I stop updating for three days if I take one day off?
Finally, instead of rescuing a bankrupt company right after coming back, this one is also a wealthy family, a subsidiary of a large company.