Tan You saw all the schemes the capitalists were hatching behind the scenes. After all, she had the Beauty System as her cheat. To be honest, the Beauty System had been a huge help to her ever since she started doing its tasks.

Tan You paid no mind to the capitalists’ schemes; she was busy. Just because the film was sent abroad didn’t mean everything was over. There was still promotional work to be done.

Tan You was currently abroad, so Sister Li was handling all matters back home in China. This left her fans quite disappointed. They thought they would see her again soon, but after a fleeting appearance on the red carpet, she had vanished off the face of the earth again.

Meanwhile, many posts about Tan You were circulating online, such as the ones discussing her "aging in reverse."

"Isn’t Lu Wen almost thirty-three? She doesn’t look like she’s in her thirties at all! Her apple cheeks are so full, and there are no signs of her face starting to sag."

"Exactly! And her face is completely natural. There’s no trace of any cosmetic procedures."

"Some actresses in her age group... you can’t even look at their unedited photos anymore."

Reading the comments sent by the Beauty System, Tan You just smiled noncommittally. To stay competitive, many celebrities chose to get work done on their faces, and once they started, there was no stopping.

It became a ceaseless cycle of going under the knife for repairs, repeating the process over and over. Tan You didn’t judge others for their choices, but she would never do that to herself.

’If the actresses in the industry knew about beauty value, they’d probably all go crazy for it, wouldn’t they?’

The Beauty System replied smugly, "Male celebrities would go crazy for it too!"

Tan You knew it. "I know you’re very useful. There aren’t any negative comments about me online, are there?"

The Beauty System replied, "There are still some. They’re mainly about the old history between Hu Yize and Lu Wen. Apparently, quite a few people are discussing it."

Tan You said, "That’s Lu Wen’s business. As long as it has nothing to do with me now, it’s fine. We can ignore it. Qi Yu must be furious seeing this news, right?"

Qi Yu was indeed furious. She had gone to the premiere intending to outshine Tan You. Even though she had quickly avoided her after seeing her, the entertainment reporters always compared the two of them.

In terms of looks, Tan You was all-natural, while Qi Yu was surgically enhanced.

In terms of figure, Tan You’s qipao perfectly showcased the alluring charm of a mature actress, while Qi Yu was so thin and flat-chested that she couldn’t even fill out her haute couture gown.

As for their careers, Tan You’s company was booming. She had long since shed her status as a mere actress and had become a player moving the pieces. And Qi Yu? She still had to pull strings everywhere just to fight for roles and screen time.

It was safe to say that aside from having a husband and a child, which Tan You didn’t, Qi Yu was inferior to Tan You in every other aspect.

So, seeing this news made Qi Yu even more miserable. After blowing up at her assistant, she finally calmed down a little, but could only sit there in sullen silence.

Her agent said helplessly, "Why get so angry? It’s not like you two even move in the same circles anymore."

Qi Yu tossed her phone aside. "I just don’t get it. After everything that happened, how could she make a comeback? I thought that after not being seen for several years, her looks would have changed drastically. I never expected her to be exactly the same as before, with almost no change at all."

"After all, her beauty is only skin-deep. Aren’t people like her, with only superficial beauty, supposed to have faded into obscurity by now?"

"That’s what no one expected," her agent said. "This woman is seriously resourceful. The big bosses can’t touch her now. I heard she wields considerable power, so all they can do is try to block her when it comes to awards."

Qi Yu felt a bit better. "A movie with such a high box office... if it doesn’t win a single award, let’s see what public opinion has to say then."

"As long as the capitalists want it, they can control anything," her agent continued. "She’s still too naive, thinking she can fight against those old-guard capitalists with just a few years of effort. We’ll just wait and see how she crashes and burns."

A slow smile spread across Qi Yu’s face. "That would be for the best. I really hope that day comes soon."

Her agent changed the subject. "Hu Yize’s situation has been a bit awkward these past few years. Are you sure you want to stay married to him? Young Master Wu really admires you..."

Qi Yu pulled a nearby throw pillow into her lap. "We’ll see. I haven’t decided yet. But it’s true that Hu Yize’s influence in the industry isn’t what it used to be, even though his other business ventures are doing okay."

"You’re still young," the agent went on. "There’s no need to tie yourself to a sinking ship. Besides, you’ve been with him for so many years, you’ve already shown great loyalty... You have to think about your own future..."

Tan You paid no more attention to Qi Yu and her agent’s conversation. She was busy abroad, promoting *Prison Overlord* and absorbing the nutrients from other excellent works. She had no time to worry about the likes of Qi Yu.

In Tan You’s eyes, Qi Yu and Hu Yize were just small fry. They couldn’t possibly make any waves.

While Tan You was busy, the annual Golden Qilin Film Awards ceremony quietly approached. By then, *Prison Overlord* had finished its theatrical run. Box office numbers at this time weren’t like the five or six billion that would become common in later years.

The highest box office in domestic film history was only about one billion, but *Prison Overlord* had raked in a full one and a half billion. Furthermore, the film was exclusively funded by Tan You’s company, and many of the theater chains were also her own.

As a result, after deducting taxes and the actors’ salaries, Tan You’s company emerged as the biggest winner. It was safe to say they’d made a killing.

When this box office number was announced, countless people went wild. Aside from the fans of the various stars in the movie, Tan You’s own fans were the most ecstatic. Just think about it: the script came from Tan You, the actors were from Tan You’s company, and even the director was one of their own.

The ultimate big winner was Tan You herself. With this film, she successfully became the highest-earning female celebrity in the industry and the dream goddess for countless men.

Sister Li video-called Tan You. "Any thoughts on receiving that title?"

"Not really," Tan You said with a shrug. "I don’t think everyone should praise my achievements so highly. Such a massive box office isn’t the result of my efforts alone; it’s the fruit of everyone’s combined labor."

"I have some inside info. Rumor has it that *Prison Overlord* might come away completely empty-handed at the domestic awards." After this lighthearted chat, Sister Li’s expression gradually darkened.

Tan You had long expected this outcome. "There’s no need to be disappointed. Everyone should just stay calm. The awards over here will be announced in another week, and I think our chances are very good."

"Tell everyone to keep their spirits up. If we don’t win any awards at home, we’ll just have to work harder abroad."

Sister Li’s heart was about to leap out of her throat. "Is there really a chance?"

"Mhm," Tan You nodded slightly. "I’ve made some inquiries, and people are very optimistic about our film. No matter how biased the judges are, I’m certain the award for Best Screenplay is ours."