Chapter 48: Superstar Blessing Card

"Journey" was the commercial comedy film that Xie Qingli had selected for production that day. It told the story of a woman who encountered various absurd and hilarious situations during her travels.

Li Xi hadn’t expected to be asked so suddenly, and she smiled, “Everything is normal, President Shen!”

Xie Qingli watched her face, clearly catching the stiffness behind her smile. Fixing her gaze on Li Xi, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Li Xi sighed inwardly—Xie Qingli was indeed sharp. This issue had troubled her for quite some time; perhaps if she shared it, the legendary Xie might come up with a solution!

Thinking this, Li Xi adjusted her glasses and spoke bitterly, “We still haven’t settled on the lead actress for ‘Journey.’ And after Shen Corporation’s bankruptcy and all the negative rumors, our company’s stock has plummeted. Famous stars don’t want to work with us!”

After handling company documents these past days, Shen Qingli knew Tianqi Entertainment was little more than an empty shell, barely kept afloat by Li Xi’s hard work.

She waved her hand, signaling Li Xi to leave. “I’ll figure something out.”

Li Xi glanced at Xie Qingli but said nothing. She didn’t think Shen Qingli could come up with a solution, perhaps she’d just ask the legendary Xie for advice.

Shen Qingli called out to the system in her mind, “System, are you there?”

Maybe it was because she had blocked it too often lately, but Cai Cai’s response was sluggish.

[Host, I’m here.]

Shen Qingli didn’t pay much attention to this small anomaly; she simply asked calmly, “Is there any tool that can rescue the company from its current predicament?”

Cai Cai was silent for a moment, as if searching for something, then replied.

[Superstar Enhancement Card. The host may use it once to gain an opportunity to collaborate with a superstar. One card costs fifty points.]

Xie Qingli’s eyes brightened—wasn’t this just like drawing an SSSR card?

If she could directly draw a well-known actress, wouldn’t that immediately solve the issue of the lead role in “Journey”?

Unable to contain her excitement, Shen Qingli said, “Redeem it!”

As for the points, she still suspected that the so-called points were just an excuse. The system had become a spirit; what did it need points for?

Cai Cai, with nothing urgent at hand, skipped over the points issue and exchanged the card for her.

Xie Qingli looked at the black card in her palm as Cai Cai reminded her in her mind how to use it.

[Host, just flip the card over and you can draw.]

Xie Qingli held her breath and gently flipped the card. The black surface began to reveal words and a photograph.

Rong Qiaoyi, renowned actress, skill: acting.

The woman in the photograph smiled sweetly, her purity tinged with a hint of allure. Her delicate features smiled at Xie Qingli, and even the shrewd Xie Qingli couldn’t help but be stunned by her beauty.

It was known that spirits in human form were always beautiful, and even in the eyes of Shen Qingli, who had seen countless demons, Rong Qiaoyi’s beauty ranked in the top three.

What delighted her even more was Rong Qiaoyi’s status as a top actress. If she could collaborate with her, Tianqi Entertainment’s predicament would surely be reversed!

Before Shen Qingli could fully rejoice, a series of urgent knocks sounded at the office door.

The knock perfectly conveyed the excitement of the person outside.

Shen Qingli called out, “Come in!”

Li Xi, gentle and intellectual as always, rushed in like a gust of wind, her cheeks flushed with excitement. “President Shen, Rong Qiaoyi has agreed to play the lead in ‘Journey’! I had only extended a symbolic invitation, but just now her agent called to formally confirm her participation!”

Rong Qiaoyi, as a talented actress, had been extremely selective since winning the Best Actress award. If the script wasn’t good, she wouldn’t accept any offers!

Li Xi truly hadn’t expected her casual invitation to be answered by such a star!

Shen Qingli was also very pleased, but knowing in advance that Rong Qiaoyi would work with Tianqi Entertainment, she remained composed.

Li Xi watched Shen Qingli’s calm demeanor and instantly understood.

She guessed that this opportunity to work with the Best Actress must have been secured by the legendary Xie!

But who had secured it didn’t matter—what mattered was that Tianqi Entertainment was truly making a comeback!

Rong Qiaoyi immediately coordinated with Tianqi Entertainment’s official social media to announce their collaboration, and online discussions exploded.

“Ahhh! Rong Rong is finally coming out of retirement! I’m so moved!”

“But isn’t Tianqi Entertainment the subsidiary of Shen Corporation that had scandals and was supposedly bankrupt? Is it really okay for Rong Rong to star in a film invested by this company?”

“Hey, wasn’t it clarified earlier that Shen Corporation is fine?”

“I heard Shen Corporation has a new owner! Rumor has it that the legendary Xie is backing them, maybe Rong Rong agreed out of respect for her!”

“I’ve never heard of Tianqi Entertainment before! How did the agent pick this movie for Rong Rong?”

“I finally get to see the goddess in a new film. I hope she works more, so I can feast my eyes!”

“I’m moved to tears—Rong Rong starring in a new film means my youth is coming back!”

“This entertainment company isn’t anything special! Their artists are all unknown, totally unworthy of Rong Rong’s status!”

Online discussions ranged from anticipation for Rong Qiaoyi’s new film to digging into Tianqi Entertainment’s background.

Regardless, Rong Qiaoyi agreeing to star in “Journey” instantly pushed the topic into explosive territory.

Everyone began to pay attention to Tianqi Entertainment, this small company, wanting to uncover why the Best Actress would work with them.

Moreover, because of Rong Qiaoyi’s reputation for only accepting quality scripts, everyone’s interest in “Journey” soared. No matter what, her massive fanbase guaranteed the film would not lose money.

The business elites of City A also began to focus on Shen Corporation. Who could have imagined that Shen Qingli, after just a few days in charge, would create a sensation with a small company?

Many speculated that it was Shen Qingli’s backing by Xie Jinchuan—the legendary figure whose abilities were well known.

Xie Qingli offered no explanation. Who accomplished it didn’t matter; what mattered was that Tianqi Entertainment had truly been revived!

With attention and anticipation secured, Tianqi Entertainment’s stock price soared, nearly reaching its daily limit.

The crisis had finally been overcome; Tianqi Entertainment’s prospects were brighter than ever!

The resurrection of Tianqi naturally drew much attention, especially from those with high net worth.

The Shen family, now in ruins, was once so illustrious and now so desolate.

Shen Jingrong sat on the sofa, gazing at the surroundings that once belonged to the glorious Shen family, now reduced to this state. Her eyes were filled with bitterness.