mesbooks Chapter 271 Victory Celebration Banquet
Chapter 271 Victory Celebration Banquet
The banquet hall was brightly lit and filled with people dressed in splendid attire.
As soon as Bai Li entered the venue, she attracted everyone's attention, and countless people came to make friends and catch up.
Today, Day and Night Entertainment's reputation has not only been established outside the industry, but it has also become one of the top players in the industry, enough to overturn the industry's perception.
The company, founded less than two years ago, has managed to flourish in multiple new media fields, dominate half of the live streaming industry, and its first film investment won the Apollo Academy Award, breaking the record in the film industry. Now, even the new trainees it has incubated can generate buzz and trend on social media.
This achievement is unprecedented in the entertainment industry; it has never happened before, and it is unlikely to be repeated in the future.
And the one who led this miracle was none other than the still young CEO, Mr. Bai.
There's a saying in the industry that this Mr. Bai has a lucky constitution, which is why whatever he invests in becomes a hit.
In the past, some people scoffed at such superstitious beliefs and didn't take Day and Night Entertainment and Bai Li seriously. Now, who dares to underestimate her?
The reputation of "produced day and night, always of the highest quality" has not only attracted the capital market but has also forced established entertainment giants to lower their standards.
Mr. Li, the general manager of Longtao Entertainment, relying on his status as the chairman of a veteran company that had the earliest contact with Bai Li, ruthlessly pushed aside his old colleagues and, with a big smile, raised his wine glass to toast first: "Congratulations to President Bai on the successful conclusion of the program. This program has opened up a new path for our entertainment industry!"
"Mr. Li, you flatter me. It was just a stroke of luck." Bai Li raised the teacup in her hand, her fingertips lightly tapping the rim. "Mr. Li, would you mind if I used tea instead of wine?"
With so many people here tonight, if she drinks every toast offered by anyone, will she even survive tonight?
Of course, President Li didn't mind at all. He quickly seized the opportunity to build rapport and deliberately raised his voice: "President Bai, given our long-standing friendship, please don't stand on ceremony."
After speaking, he took the initiative to clink glasses with Bai Li, drank the wine in his glass, and gestured to the others around him.
Bai Li was already used to Mr. Li's polite manner, but the others who knew Mr. Li's personality well all had mixed feelings about his behavior.
They certainly didn't mind that President Bai used tea instead of wine, so why did they need Mr. Li to set an example?
But Mr. Li had already seized the initiative, so the other executives stopped arguing with him. Their main goal tonight was to get to know Bai Li and find an opportunity to sound him out, to see if they could get involved in any future projects of Yigen Day and Night Entertainment and ride on Bai Li's "good fortune".
One after another, in addition to these entertainment industry executives, several executives from international brands in the Asia-Pacific region also arrived in person.
Among the crowd, a woman in a dark satin suit stood out.
She was a female executive at a well-known brand. The moment she saw Bai Li, her eyes, hidden behind her gold-rimmed glasses, lit up, like a collector who had discovered a rare treasure. She rushed forward to greet her.
Women naturally communicate more directly with each other than with men, and their relationships tend to develop more quickly.
Although it was their first meeting, they felt an instant connection, as if they had known each other for a long time.
They quickly discussed brand endorsement collaborations, and the brand manager couldn't help but joke, "Mr. Bai, with your looks and inherent charisma, it would be a real shame not to use them. I really want to tie you down and make you our Asia-Pacific brand ambassador."
Bai Li smiled knowingly, feeling that the conversation seemed familiar. It seemed that when Jiang Mingfei first met her, she had thought of bringing her to her company.
However, Bai Li knew that the brand manager was joking.
Their brand's current Asia-Pacific chief spokesperson is a top-tier veteran celebrity, who is far more suitable than her in terms of influence and recognition.
Bai Li didn't take those words seriously and replied with a smile, "President Tong, you flatter me. Your brand's Asia-Pacific spokesperson is an award-winning actress. I wouldn't dare to 'steal' her place..."
Before she finished speaking, Bai Li's eyes suddenly shifted, and her gaze fell on the group of boys who were being surrounded by people not far away.
"Mr. Tong, why don't you take a look at the artists under our company..." Since the words had already been spoken, Bai Li simply recommended her own artists directly—the members of the boy group that just debuted tonight.
She turned around and gestured with a slight nod of her chin. Instantly, a staff member understood and led the boys over.
Although the young people still carried the awkwardness of making their first appearance on such a grand occasion, their dazzling star power was still undeniable under the bright incandescent lights of the banquet hall.
Tong Zong's gaze, behind his glasses, fell upon the teenagers, scrutinizing them carefully for a moment.
Her fingertips unconsciously traced the slender stem of the champagne glass, eventually lingering on the beautiful faces of several members, their lenses flashing behind them.
Then, she suddenly spoke up: "Our makeup line will be launching a new product next month - the Aurora series, which really needs to be interpreted with a clear and youthful feel."
A brand, especially a major international brand, can never have only one spokesperson.
The highest level of endorsement is the global ambassador, who represents the brand's image on a global scale and is usually held by a superstar with global influence.
In addition to the global brand ambassadors, there are also Asia-Pacific brand ambassadors, covering the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Japan, Southeast Asia and other places. Therefore, they are usually popular Asia-Pacific superstars.
Following the order of influence, there are also Greater China brand ambassadors, China regional brand ambassadors, and so on.
However, these brand ambassadors who are directly associated with the brand usually have long-term strategic partnerships and their relationships do not change frequently.
Especially for the major international brands that Mr. Tong currently owns, it is highly unlikely that there will be any vacancies for brand ambassadors.
However, these brands occasionally launch new product categories, or new products within a certain product category.
Only in such situations will these brands consider new endorsement partnerships, such as endorsements for designated product lines or endorsements for individual products.
This time, the collaboration that Mr. Tong mentioned refers to the latter: product line spokesperson.
Bai Li doesn't plan to give idol groups too many commercial endorsements, which would encroach on their training, stage, and activity time.
But such high-quality international brand endorsements are rare and hard to come by, so she certainly wouldn't miss such an opportunity.
Bai Li keenly noticed that President Tong's gaze had lingered on a few members, and she guessed that President Tong probably preferred individual endorsements rather than group endorsements.
The people whose eyes were drawn to Mr. Tong were probably the ones she liked.
Bai Li immediately stepped aside, called out the names of the boys, and led them forward half a step. She then began to discuss the details of the endorsement directly with President Tong.
From specific candidates to the publicity period and image design, Bai Li finalized the endorsement plan with President Tong with just a few words.
When the last clause was finalized, Bai Li and President Tong exchanged a smile: "It's a pleasure working together."
Amidst the crisp clinking of glasses, a million-dollar collaboration was finalized.
The newcomers, who had just debuted that night and hadn't seen much of the world, were filled with shock and admiration. They secured the endorsement deal in just a few words.
Lu Cong clenched his fists. Although he did not get the opportunity to endorse a major international brand this time, he could already see his bright future.
The resources at Day and Night Entertainment are truly amazing, more than a hundred times better than his previous company.
Mr. Bai is truly fighting for their opportunities.
Although she spoke in a simple and relaxed manner on the surface, it was all based on her strength.
Only companies like Day and Night Entertainment, which can achieve results, will be trusted by investors.
If it were any other small entertainment company today, such as my former company, this Mr. Tong probably wouldn't even bother with them, let alone discuss or consider cooperation.
At this moment, in Lu Cong's eyes, Boss Bai was shining with golden light from head to toe, and his small figure had become incredibly tall.
—Follow Boss Bai, and you'll get to eat meat!
The young man who won the championship tonight was overwhelmed with gratitude for successfully securing an endorsement deal with a new product from an international brand.
He never imagined that a newcomer like himself could receive such good resources.
The endorsement fee alone is nearly a million, not to mention that a portion of the sales revenue generated after the product's release will be proportionally allocated to Day and Night Entertainment and him, which is an astronomical figure that he cannot even imagine.
Hearing the champion's repeated thanks, and with the favorability notifications ringing out backstage, Bai Li, who had gotten her wish, patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "Keep honing your skills; this is just the beginning."
After his debut, this young man was already an artist under Day and Night Entertainment. As the boss, it is only right for Bai Li to fight for work opportunities for her artist.
The endorsement fee negotiated would not only generate revenue for the company, but also gain the boy's favor. It was a win-win situation, and Bai Li was happy to do it.
"Mr. Bai, I will definitely work hard!" the young man replied firmly.
With this door opened, other newly rich investors and established tycoons who were interested in cooperation also extended invitations to collaborate.
Meanwhile, media reporters and fashion icons arrived one after another, smiling and holding champagne glasses, to discuss interviews, magazine shoots, and other matters.
In an instant, Bai Li was surrounded by a group of people again.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, Bai Li responded with ease. When she encountered a representative from Hong Kong-funded enterprises, she could even chat and laugh with him in Cantonese, quickly building a rapport.
Bai Li herself does not speak Cantonese.
Her language skills are due to [Shared Bond Skills], as she used Jingye's skills.
[Shared Bond Skills] is a skill that was unlocked after Jingye's affection level reached 100 points.
Juan Wang Jingye's fluent language skills helped Bai Li a lot.
During the conversation, the main purpose of tonight's celebration banquet had been achieved.
Not only has an international brand endorsement been secured, but several potential advertising offers have also been received.
For other smaller business collaborations, interviews, magazine shoots, etc., considering that the collaborations were not of high priority, Bai Li decided to hand them over to the company's operations team for screening and subsequent coordination.
Therefore, Bai Li did not accept all the cooperation offers from various channels at once. Instead, she had her assistant distribute the company's business cards and contact information.
During the final exchange of pleasantries, Bai Li's gaze inadvertently fell upon a familiar figure.
Yu Xinglan stood alone by the floor-to-ceiling window, her figure blending into the darkness, out of place with the surrounding noise, her presence extremely low, and a faint gray haze surrounding her.
If Bai Li hadn't been a little tired and ready to leave, she really wouldn't have noticed him.
There's a reason why Yu Xinglan became such a highly acclaimed mentor on "Star Making Lab".
During the recording, he provided a great deal of help to the contestants, often personally guiding their training.
It's not just about filming a few instructional shots; it's about genuinely training with the contestants from morning till night, meticulously working through the details of their movements, and correcting each dance step personally.
Today is the show's wrap party, and Yu Xinglan is naturally among the invited guests.
Yu Xinglan contributed to the show by teaching many outstanding performances, and in return, the show gave him a huge amount of attention.
Thanks to the show's popularity, coupled with the professional operation and resource cultivation of Day and Night Entertainment, he quickly became popular again after the show aired. The popularity of his topics on social media platforms is now vastly different from the obscurity he received just a few months ago.
However, even after her comeback, Yu Xinglan still seems to retain that faint sense of aloofness.
After saying goodbye to those around her, Bai Li walked towards Yu Xinglan, her footsteps muffled by the velvet carpet.
Yu Xinglan wore a silver-gray suit today, which made her look even more pale and cold.
He seemed to be staring blankly out the window when he suddenly heard footsteps and turned around.
At this moment, Bai Li had already stood beside him, two steps away.
Bai Li followed Yu Xinglan's gaze and looked out the window, only to find it was just a normal city night view, nothing special.
Yu Xinglan was stunned for a moment before reacting, and quickly greeted, "President Bai."
"What are you thinking about? Such a good opportunity, aren't you going to expand your network?" Bai Li turned her head to look at Yu Xinglan and asked softly.
Yu Xinglan's Adam's apple bobbed twice, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red. She admitted somewhat awkwardly, "I'm not very good at these kinds of occasions."
After speaking, Yu Xinglan suddenly realized that it might not be appropriate for her to say this in front of her boss, and she pursed her lips somewhat uneasily.
It would be terrible if the boss thought I was making excuses for being lazy, or if the boss considered me an incompetent piece of trash.
Perhaps, it will lower my impression score in Bai Li's mind.
But Yu Xinglan couldn't think of a way to make amends, so she could only manage three words: "I'm sorry."
He didn't even know what he was apologizing for.
Bai Li nodded, understanding.
—iperson.
She understands.
If it were a typical boss, at this point, they might be frustrated and forcibly dragging Yu Xinglan to meet new investors.
But not the white pear.
No one is perfect.
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.
On stage, Yu Xinglan is the king who controls everything, and that's enough.
Offstage, he's just a bit introverted, which isn't a big deal.
Building connections within the industry is an added bonus for celebrities, not a necessity.
If Yu Xinglan doesn't want to do this, then Bai Li won't force him.
Hearing Yu Xinglan's awkward apology, Bai Li realized that Yu Xinglan was not lying. He was genuinely uncomfortable in this situation and was even speaking incoherently.
She chuckled and said, "No need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong. If you're really uncomfortable, you can leave first. It's okay."
Hearing Bai Li say this, Yu Xinglan finally relaxed a bit and breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, President Bai."
Just then, Yu Xinglan's manager, Brother Shen, returned.