Chapter 463 Deliberate Guidance

In the black business car in the underground parking lot on the second floor of the Westin Hotel, Yang Mi was about to instruct the driver to return to Jiaxing Media.

Dilireba said timidly with a hint of apology: "Sister Mi, I'm sorry, I'm late. Please wait for me for a moment."

Yang Mi propped her chin up with one hand, staring out the window boredly, and said lightly, "Go quickly and come back soon."

"Yeah!" Di Lieba opened the car door and hurried towards the elevator.

In the hotel's first-floor elevator lobby, she leaned against the doorframe, panting slightly, her eyes fixed on the ticking floor numbers. When the display froze at "1," the heavy metal door slowly slid open.

Just as she was about to step in and see the figure in the car clearly, Dilireba suddenly stopped, her lips trembling: "Song, Song..."

In the elevator were Song Ci and his group, who had just finished their show. He had asked the driver to wait in the underground parking lot and was now preparing to go down.

The bodyguard's originally vigilant gaze relaxed a little when he caught a glimpse of the lonely little girl at the door.

Song Ci took a casual glance and instantly recognized her—wasn't it Dilraba Dilmurat? Although she still had a hint of childishness and lacked the dazzling on-screen brilliance, it was undoubtedly her.

"Miss, do you want to take the elevator?" Wu Yi saw her standing there in a daze and urged her softly.

The powerful aura of that group of people made Dilireba feel a little daunted. Just as she was hesitating, Song Ci's cold voice came: "Come in."

She was stunned for a moment, then obeyed subconsciously and walked into the elevator.

The metal door slowly closed. Di Lieba huddled in the corner awkwardly. She secretly glanced at Song Ci, the most dazzling figure in the crowd. Her heart beat inexplicably faster - the richest man was really handsome.

Song Ci noticed that she was pretending to be calm, but kept glancing at him out of the corner of her eyes, and he couldn't help but smile knowingly.

When Di Lieba saw the richest man looking at her, she realized that her little action had been discovered and pursed her lips in embarrassment.

Under the gaze of everyone at Tengda Group, he mustered up his courage and whispered, "Hello, Mr. Song!" After a pause, he quickly added, "I'm Dilraba Dilmurat, an artist from Yangmi Company."

"Hello." Song Ci nodded slightly, his tone calm. The dazzling stars of the entertainment industry had long been unable to stir up even the slightest ripple in his heart.

Di Lieba stood quietly in the corner until the elevator reached the underground parking lot. As soon as the door opened a crack, she rushed out like a gust of wind - the atmosphere was too depressing to be with a group of big men.

Falling back into the business car, Dilraba opened the door and excitedly shouted, "Sister Mi! I just ran into Song Ci! He's so handsome! He even talked to me!"

Yang Mi was stunned and asked hurriedly: "What did he say to you?"

"Hello!"

Yang Mi waited for a long time but nothing happened. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "That's all? Just this one sentence?"

Dilireba nodded, a little aggrieved: "I told him that I was an artist from your company, but he didn't react... He didn't know me in the first place, and I didn't dare to say more."

"Okay." Yang Mi sighed lightly, feeling a little disappointed in her heart - it seemed that she really had no weight in the eyes of the richest man.

Back at Jiaxing Media, Yang Mi headed straight for Zeng Jia's office. The sudden interview with the CCTV financial reporter had sent ripples through her heart like a stone.

Pushing open the office door, she said anxiously, "Sister Jia, I've thought about it carefully, and I'd better not accept the endorsement of that financial micro-loan company.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. If they're willing to pay such a high endorsement fee, there must be some hidden agenda behind it. Finance is a complex business, and I always feel uneasy."

The top-level meeting between the Internet giant with the largest user platform and the state-owned banking giant that controls the financial lifeline made the top actress feel a little heavy in her heart - such a scene was by no means ordinary.

Zeng Jia was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "I respect your choice. Since you don't want to accept it, I will refuse it."

Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief and sat down at her desk. Thinking back to what happened not long ago, she still felt it was absurd: "Today's press conference was really outrageous!"

Zeng Jia smiled with a hint of pride: "I've seen the report. The PR department has already issued a press release to follow up. It's working perfectly now, and we're sure to get a wave of traffic."

Yang Mi was stunned, and quickly took out her phone and opened Weibo. Sure enough, she was on the hot search again!

The entry "Yang Mi responds to Song Ci secret meeting" has entered the top ten of the hot search list.

Clicking into the entry, the top comment is: [I can’t stop laughing! Yang Mi’s press conference was “raided” by CCTV financial reporters!]

The article reads: "At the press conference for "Gu Jian Qi Tan", just as everyone was discussing Deng Shuang's medical aesthetics, a CCTV financial reporter suddenly appeared.

He immediately asked Yang Mi about her opinion on 'Song Ci's secret meeting with the presidents of the four major banks'! Sister Mi's pupils instantly trembled, and the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, but the next second she immediately switched to professional mode.

He spoke eloquently from the perspective of an actor and entrepreneur, responded flawlessly, and even threw a playful wink at the end! His on-the-spot reaction was amazing!

[Attached: GIF of Yang Mi's confused expression upon hearing the question, GIF of her forced calm response, and GIF of her final wink]

#Gujianqitan Press Conference##Boss Yang's Cross-Border Finance##The Birth of Emojis#"

Looking at the freshly baked nine-grid emoticon package, Yang Mi looked helpless, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

The comment section has already been flooded with netizens’ jokes:

"CCTV Finance Reporter: The station director asked me to stop Song Ci, but I couldn't stop him, so... I'll stop Yang Mi and ask her opinion! [dog head]

Put yourself in the reporter's shoes: Sister Mi, by the way, what are your thoughts on the Fed's interest rate hike?

"The 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' press conference instantly transformed into a 'First Financial News' event! This reporter single-handedly achieved the channel's KPI!"

"This reporter is definitely an undercover financial agent who infiltrated the casino! Sister Mi's inner thoughts: I was so scared.jpg"

"Isn't this just an upgraded version of the story in Journey to the West where the Nine-Headed Insect sent demons to capture Tang Sanzang?"

"Hahahaha! The metaphor above is amazing!

The Four Great Banks (Nine-Headed Insect): "That female star filming downstairs seems quite influential. Go ask her and see if she can get a feel for Song Ci's reaction!"

Financial reporter Xiao Yao (Benboerba): "Understood!" Rushing to the press conference: "Teacher Yang Mi! What do you think of our king... Oh no, the four major banks and Song Ci's talks?"

Yang Mi (bewildered): "I'm just a little demon patrolling the mountains, my king! How could I understand this!"

"Sister Mi must have been furiously complaining: 'Shuangzi just dug me a plastic surgery hole, and I finally crawled out, and now the financial reporter drops another financial depth bomb? This press conference is like a catastrophe!'"

"Yang Mi's expression when she was hit by an unexpected question could definitely be selected as one of the 'Top Ten Baffling Moments in Entertainment' of the year! It's exactly like me when I'm distracted in class and the teacher suddenly calls on me!"

"Today's Westin Hotel MVP: Song Ci (Financial Headlines)? No! It's the CCTV financial reporter who wandered into the wrong set! He single-handedly made the entertainment conference a hit in the financial section!"

Zeng Jia stared at Yang Mi with burning eyes, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

Yang Mi felt uncomfortable being stared at by her and shrugged her shoulders. "Jia Jie, why are you staring at me like that? It's creepy."

"Mimi, your answer at the press conference was amazing!" Zeng Jia's tone suddenly rose, unable to hide his excitement.

"I was just thinking about how to solidify your 'Boss Yang' persona, but I didn't expect this CCTV financial reporter to actually give Porzingis an assist today—what a pleasant surprise, God help me!"

"My new character... is stable?" Yang Mi's eyes lit up, and her tone couldn't hide her anticipation.

She and Zeng Jia had already planned to break away from the single label of "traffic" or "acting skills" of traditional female stars.

By leveraging her role as a "boss," she creates an image of a "strong woman" with both business acumen and leadership, thereby enhancing the multi-dimensional value of her personal brand.

"It's mainly because you remained calm today and answered questions flawlessly that I had room to maneuver." Zeng nodded emphatically.

"The 'Boss Yang' label carries immense value. If managed properly, it could be as valuable as Liu Shishi's 'Number One' and 'Elegant' persona. In today's entertainment industry, whoever wins the female fans wins the world!"

In the male-dominated capital world, you, as a 'female boss', have broken gender barriers and become a role model for female entrepreneurs. This will undoubtedly attract more female fans and bring your traffic to new heights."

Upon hearing that the new character could rival Liu Shishi, Yang Mi was even more delighted: "I also think that 'Boss Yang' is much better than the previous 'entertainment industry model worker' character."

"Starting today, I'll continue to reinforce your image of high emotional intelligence and capital acumen in front of netizens, solidifying your professionalism as a 'boss.' Check out the comments, there are more surprises."

Yang Mi became interested and continued to browse Weibo. Two highly praised comments quickly caught her eye:

"What is the media literacy of a top artist? Yang Mi's press conference is a textbook example! First, she encountered Deng Shuang's 'medical beauty bomb', then she was hit by a 'cross-border nuclear explosion' by a financial reporter. Under the double pressure:

Perfect expression management - switch to career mode immediately after being shocked, and keep an impeccable smile;

The position is clearly defined - 'ordinary actor and entrepreneur', neither self-deprecating nor crossing the line, a perfect cut;

The rhetoric was flawless—respecting the other party (praising the grand scale of Song poetry) + leveraging the momentum (Jiaxing needs financial support) + cleverly responding to the topic (focusing on the work);

Master of rhythm control - immediately signal the host after answering, not giving the host a chance to ask follow-up questions;

Turn crisis into opportunity - a quip of 'cross-border thinking' not only resolves embarrassment but also shows generosity.

This is the true style of a top star! I recommend watching it repeatedly in the domestic entertainment industry! "

"I'm so impressed! Boss Yang's response is a workplace bible for 'how to elegantly answer out-of-scope questions!' All the key elements are in place:

Acknowledge information gaps – ‘I have limited information’, don’t pretend to know, and lower your expectations;

Elevate the other party - "Mr. Song has a grand vision", meet the questioner's expectations, and do not offend anyone;

Relate to your own output value - use the "entrepreneur's insights" and "win-win is the cornerstone" to bring the grand topic back to the familiar field and advertise at the same time;

Clear boundaries and return to the main job - 'Looking forward to paying attention to the work', gently but firmly highlighting the key points;

The emotional value is maximized - the final wink and "cross-border thinking" relieve tension and leave a good impression.

This emotional intelligence and speaking skills are at the executive level no matter where they are! Respect!"

Driven by these two comments, netizens and fans have been praising Yang Mi overwhelmingly:

"Who understands! When Deng Shuang blew himself up, I was worried for Sister Mi, and when the financial reporter asked me questions, I almost suffocated!

She remained unfazed! Unlike some celebrities who might try to shrug or give a cold shoulder, she gave thoughtful, thoughtful, and even humorous answers.

"Promoting the healthy development of the industry" is a phrase she so easily uses. She's worthy of being Jiaxing's boss, Yang! With such charisma and wisdom, my sister Mi deserves to be so famous!

"I used to think Yang Mi was just a pretty vase, but today I've completely changed my mind! Her on-the-spot reaction and language skills are amazing!

Anyone else would have been stunned or lost their temper after such a series of "bombings." But she not only caught it, but also caught it beautifully, showing her level of skill!

Especially in his responses to financial issues, he was neither humble nor overbearing, polite and respectful, with a touch of humor. His IQ and EQ are truly amazing! I've become a fan!

"Just finished watching the video, Yang Mi is my ideal workplace role model! She remained calm even when faced with tough questions she didn't understand (in a meeting with financial tycoons).

Quickly find what you can say (entrepreneurship insights), connect it with your own output value, and finally make it come true.

Smiling the whole time, being respectable and generous—isn't this what I want to achieve when I'm confused by questions from my boss in a meeting? Please, Sister Mi, start a class!

"The reason Yang Mi is a top star, besides luck and looks, is the hard work and strong will she has honed over the years! Some newcomers really need to learn from her!"

Seeing the internet army arranged by Zeng Jia setting the pace and the praise from passers-by and fans pouring in like a tide, Yang Mi's face flushed.

I felt a little embarrassed, but at the same time, I couldn't help but worry: "Sister Jia, are you praising me too much?"

"We have the right time, place and people. You may not have such a good opportunity in the future." Zeng Jia comforted him.

"We need to solidify the character's impression in the early stages, and then go as aggressive as we can. There are so many hot topics across the country every day, and maybe a big news story will come out later and wipe out this little bit of popularity."

Yang Mi thought about it and felt that this was indeed a rare opportunity, so she stopped worrying about it.

"By the way, Sister Jia, don't just focus on me, also think of a suitable character for Reba."

Zeng Jia had already made plans: "Dreba has few works now and her popularity is just starting to take off, so it's best to start with some labels that can bring her closer. I thought of 'Sweet Sister' and 'Energetic Girl'. I'll use them for now and adjust them later depending on the situation."

Yang Mi pondered for a moment and felt that these two labels really fit Dilraba's new personality. She couldn't help but praise: "It's pretty good. It's much better than the 'model worker' I had back then."

Zeng Jia was amused - it seemed that Yang Mi was really upset about the days when she lost her hair due to crazy filming.

She suddenly remembered something and changed the subject: "Mimi, your fans and Deng Shuang's fans are arguing."

"Just about the plastic surgery?" Yang Mi frowned.

"Yes." Zeng Jia nodded. "She has a very loyal and active fan base. She's been frantically digging up your old stills on Tieba and Weibo, trying to prove you've also had plastic surgery, and using this to say Deng Shuang is more honest than you."

A hint of displeasure crossed Yang Mi's face. "This is completely inexplicable! I didn't provoke her. Besides, we're all in the same show, so isn't this just internal strife? It's totally unreasonable."

Zeng Jia spread his hands and sighed helplessly, "You can't really guess what fans are thinking. I'll handle it based on the situation. We can't let our fans get bullied and not fight back."

(End of this chapter)