Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 938 - 656: Entertainment Industry Career

Liu Xiaoli suggested that Liu Yifei go to Japan for further studies.

Link proposed that Liu Yifei actively participate in charity work, visit impoverished areas, make donations, and become a compassionate 'Fairy Sister' with beauty and kindness.

After contemplating, Liu Yifei decided to follow his advice.

Liu Xiaoli, infuriated, pinched Liu Yifei and said she had grown wings and was siding with outsiders.

"What do you mean siding with outsiders? Link isn't an outsider."

In the Flower Fairy Film office, Liu Yifei bumped him with her shoulder and laughed.

"Shameless!"

Liu Xiaoli shot her a glare and told Link that visiting impoverished areas as a volunteer might be dangerous.

Link assured her it would be fine; he could hire a few female bodyguards to ensure Feifei's safety, and the destinations could be arranged in advance, reducing risks.

"See, Mom? Before Link suggested it, he already thought it through. He's not just spouting nonsense."

Liu Yifei said sweetly.

"You fool! Be careful, or you'll help him count money after he sells you out."

Liu Xiaoli tapped Liu Yifei's forehead before getting up to answer a call at her desk.

"Link, my mom always says I'm stupid. Do you think I'm stupid?"

Liu Yifei blinked her beautiful phoenix-shaped eyes. Her delicately upturned nose and jelly-like pink lips made her look like a naive and gullible sweetheart.

But Link, having known her for decades, understood that while her outward appearance suggested innocence, she was actually a very decisive and clever girl, far wiser than outsiders might imagine.

"You're not stupid; you're just lazy and don't like using your brain."

"Haha, you really do know me well. I genuinely don't like using my brain. Thinking feels even more exhausting than working with my hands."

Liu Yifei laughed brightly.

"If you want to succeed in the entertainment industry, you can't avoid thinking. Otherwise, it's easy to get schemed against."

"I know. There are lots of bad people in this circle. I've heard so many scandalous stories while shooting on set. But I'm not scared—I have you and Mom to protect me. Nobody can hurt me, right?"

Liu Yifei tugged on his hand with her soft palm and asked.

"That's right. I won't let anyone hurt you."

Link pinched her adorable little nose.

Compared to the twenty-something 'Fairy Sister,' the 18-year-old Liu Yifei was even purer, more lovable, and a bit mischievous.

Liu Yifei scrunched her nose, hugged his arm, and giggled, "Link, I have a question for you. Promise to answer honestly, okay?"

"Sure!"

"Emmm, never mind, I won't ask. But promise me something—will you always be good to me, okay?"

Liu Yifei stared at him intently.

"Of course, I'll always be good to you. I promise!"

Link replied seriously.

Liu Yifei gave him a faint smile, quickly pecked him on the cheek, and with flushed cheeks, darted into the next room.

Liu Xiaoli hung up the phone just in time to see Liu Yifei run off blushing. She shook her head helplessly, knowing that Liu Yifei liked Link, and Link liked Liu Yifei too. However, Link had no intention of breaking up with his girlfriend for now.

She wasn't sure how to handle the situation and could only take things step by step.

Liu Xiaoli came over to inform Link that the call was from Wang Jinhua, a renowned manager in the entertainment circle.

A short while ago, Huayi Film and Television Company had faced upheaval. Wang Jinhua, who led the artist management division, had disagreements with the company's owner over managing artists. She then took Chen Daoming, Liu Jialing, Leung Ka-fai, Xia Yu, and dozens of other artists to leave the company, reportedly planning to start her own agency.

After hearing the news, Liu Xiaoli reached out to Wang to invite her to join Flower Fairy Films, offering her shares and the position of head of the talent management department.

Wang Jinhua had just called to politely decline, thanking Liu Xiaoli for her kind offer.

"As expected, she must have lined up her next move before making her exit."

Link poured two cups of black tea and handed one to Liu Xiaoli.

"Chengtian Entertainment?"

Liu Xiaoli had also heard rumors linking Wang Jinhua and Chengtian Entertainment.

"We should hear some news in the coming days."

Chengtian Entertainment's owner was Wu Kebao.

Wu had developed his career in Japan during the 1990s. In 1998, he partnered with Japanese musician Tetsuya Komuro to establish ROJAM Records, making a considerable fortune.

In March of this year, Wu invested tens of millions to set up Chengtian Entertainment in Dahai City, with the first signed artist being Ah Zi from "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils." Using her connections and skills, Wu had managed to pull off several successful investments, earning herself modest fame in the industry.

While Flower Fairy Films was not short on funds, Liu Xiaoli lacked Wu's connections and experience, which might explain why Wang Jinhua wasn't inclined to join.

Link wasn't particularly bothered, though. His goal in establishing Flower Fairy Films wasn't to make a profit but to create a strong platform for Liu Yifei's development in the entertainment industry, shielding her from undue hardship and missteps.

Moreover, he could invest in promising stars and film projects through Flower Fairy Films when opportunities arose.

"If Wang Jinhua doesn't come, so be it. Her artists are all big names, and our company doesn't currently have the resources to support them. Instead of signing major stars, it'd be better to sign a few newcomers and cultivate them.

Feifei has several talented classmates. Huang Bo starred in our investment project 'Crazy Stone,' and there's also Jiang Yiyang, who has a pleasant personality and good social skills. We could consider signing her as well—why not ask Feifei for her input?

Let her play the role of a talent scout for the company; I think she'd be interested."

Link suggested.

Liu Xiaoli nodded in agreement.

Aside from Feifei, the company only had two directors—Wang Xiaoshuai and Ning Hao. Signing a few newcomers and nurturing them seemed like a solid plan, especially since the company had plenty of resources to go around.

"Huayi and Sil-Metropole Films sent over several scripts, inviting us to invest. Should we consider it?"

Liu Xiaoli asked.

"The company doesn't have a surplus of funds right now, so we should avoid large productions. Focus instead on small-scale films and Feifei's television projects. During this process, you can gain hands-on experience—understand the process, learn how films are shot, distributed, and monetized. Once you're familiar, we can venture into larger productions in a couple of years. Even if there's a loss, at least it'll be a calculated one."

Link advised.

"Alright, I'll follow your advice."

Liu Xiaoli nodded, then gave him a curious look. Despite knowing Link for nearly a year, conversations with him often felt as if she were speaking with a peer—or even a mentor or superior.

While this dynamic felt somewhat awkward, she'd thought about addressing it multiple times.

Yet every time Link presented suggestions, problem-solving strategies, or perspectives on issues, he seemed far more seasoned than even the highly-paid experts they'd hired in management and film production.

Sometimes she wanted to pry open his head to see what made him so knowledgeable—calling him Superman wouldn't be an exaggeration.

At the same time, Link's intelligence and maturity left her feeling concerned.

Initially, Liu Yifei liked him just for fun, but over time, she'd discovered his charisma exceeded her expectations. This made her worry that Feifei's attachment to him might deepen, becoming nearly inescapable—even she herself felt increasingly reliant on him.

Liu Xiaoli glanced at him, sipped her tea, and continued discussing the company's plans, seeking his thoughts and recommendations. With Link's guidance, she felt increasingly confident in her role as a manager.

Link responded to her queries, offering advice based on his expertise.

Considering the domestic film industry's investment landscape at the time—with comparatively low production costs, ranging between a few million to twenty or thirty million yuan—and annual box-office totals of less than a billion yuan, the environment was well-suited for newcomers to train themselves.

In a similar vein, film companies established during this period might thrive and generate substantial profits in five or six years, as the domestic industry experienced significant box-office growth.

This reasoning motivated Link to assist Liu Xiaoli as a collaborative partner, helping her develop into a competent film company owner.

While Link and Liu Xiaoli were in discussion, Liu Yifei wandered over munching on a bright red apple. She had taken off her shoes to reveal fluffy socks, curled up cross-legged on the sofa, listening to their conversation.

Soon, she leaned against Link's shoulder and began to nod off. Within minutes, she was nestled in his arms like a lazy little princess-cat.

Later, after enjoying a casual homecooked meal at Liu Yifei's house, Link drove back to Qiu Zhiyuan Apartments. There, he encountered Du Juan, who was learning French from Zilin. Du Juan planned to break into the French fashion scene and frequently visited Zilin's house to practice.

Upon his return, the two dragged Link into their session and spent over an hour practicing French conversation with him.

The next morning, Link resumed his training. In the afternoon, he headed to the studio to record music, and by November 3rd, he flew to Macau to attend the fourth East Asia Games hosted there.

The East Asia Games were a multi-sport regional event featuring nine participating nations and territories, including Huaxia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Island, Macau, North Korea, Hong Kong Island, Mongolia, and Guam, with a total of 1,919 athletes.

Link competed in three track-and-field events, winning three gold medals for the Huaxia Team. Ultimately, Huaxia topped the medal rankings with 127 golds, 63 silvers, and 33 bronzes.

During the Games, his manager Sean Gibbons called to confirm the time for his next match.

American boxer Leonard Wright had defeated Sam Soliman, Angel Hernandez, Shane Molly, and others, earning the qualification to challenge him.

The match was scheduled for December 17th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Link's guaranteed purse was $5 million, with a 20% PPV revenue share, 15% ticket sales share, and a 5% cut from sponsorships and related merchandise.

Sean Gibbons said he'd send Leonard Wright's information for Link to review and prepare accordingly.

Link acknowledged receipt.

Returning to Capital City, Link continued his training regimen, squeezed in recording sessions at the studio, and occasionally spent leisure time with Princess, Tang Yan, and Lin Zhilin.

At the end of November, he received another call from the Spring Festival Gala director, asking if he'd perform at the event.

Link politely declined, explaining that his upcoming third album was in English and wouldn't suit the Spring Festival Gala stage, nor did he currently have fitting tracks to present.

The director expressed regret and wished him an early Happy New Year.

Although Link wouldn't appear on the Gala, through Wheatfield Music, he secured an opportunity for Liu Yifei to perform a song from her new album during the broadcast.

Excited yet nervous about the invitation, Liu Yifei fretted over making mistakes or embarrassing herself in front of the national audience.

Link reassured her that there would be rehearsals and, in the event of errors, the director could switch footage to a recorded rehearsal, ensuring the live broadcast proceeded smoothly.

Relieved, Liu Yifei declared she would spend the coming days focusing solely on vocal practice.

Through extensive recording sessions, Link completed his third album "The Fighter" by mid-December. Compared to the original version of the album, he excluded tracks like "Never Say Never" and "American Dream" that didn't align with current trends, replacing them with new additions like "Fight Song" to enhance overall quality.

The album's lead single "Chasing the Sun" debuted across major European and American radio stations in early December, achieving 650,000 plays during its first week, though it didn't make it onto the Billboard Hot 100.

This outcome was unsurprising.

Despite three successful singles from last year's second album gaining fan love, Link's limited presence in the U.S. entertainment industry and a lack of sensational gossip meant that interest faded once the promotional cycle ended and songs lost traction.

Releasing new music required fresh promotions to rebuild his popularity.

In early December, Link flew to Los Angeles for a week of training before heading to Madison Square Garden in New York on December 17th to participate in the next Boxing King match.

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