Thi Du Phi entered showbiz with a 3.4 trillion VND investment from her boyfriend, and dared to challenge Yang Mi.

In the Chinese entertainment industry, where fame can come and go in the blink of an eye, Shi Yufei's story is a prime example of the contrast between expectations and reality.

She was once a name that attracted a lot of attention when her wealthy boyfriend invested a huge sum of 3.4 trillion VND to promote her, and at one point, the media even called her someone who could make Yang Mi "relevant."

However, after many years, Shi Yufei has become a relatively obscure actress in the Chinese entertainment industry, mainly remembered by audiences for her role as a maid in the drama "Story of Yanxi Palace".

Thi Yu Fei, formerly known as Thi Diem Phi, set very ambitious goals for herself when she entered the entertainment industry. She openly expressed her ambition to surpass many famous senior actresses and quickly rise to A-list stardom. The biggest turning point in her career came from her relationship with her wealthy businessman boyfriend. Thanks to his strong financial support, she was chosen to be the lead actress in a massive film project with an unprecedented investment at the time. This was considered a huge gamble not only for the investors but also for Thi Yu Fei herself, as the success or failure of this project directly affected her career path.

When the project was announced, the public was surprised by its scale and level of investment. The fact that Thi Du Phi took on the lead role while many other famous actors only played supporting roles made her the focus of discussion. Many believed she possessed an advantage that many other actors only dreamed of: a "red carpet" ride straight to becoming a top star. However, this excessive expectation inadvertently created immense pressure on both the project and the actress herself.

In reality, the film, which received trillions of dong in investment, encountered numerous production problems and failed to achieve the expected results. The project dragged on, faced many issues, and did not create the buzz commensurate with the amount of money spent. This seriously damaged Thi Du Phi's image. Instead of becoming a boost to her career, the film became associated with the label "failed project," leading to public skepticism about her acting abilities.

Following this incident, Shi Yufei's career gradually stalled. She no longer appeared in major projects as before, mainly taking on small supporting roles. Her most well-known role in the latter period was that of the maid Chi Lan in *Story of Yanxi Palace*. Although this was a hugely successful drama, Shi Yufei's role didn't leave much of an impression; in fact, many viewers didn't even recognize her as the actress who had once received massive investment in the past.

Meanwhile, those who were once compared to her or served as her "background stars" have taken completely opposite career paths. Yang Mi continues to maintain her position as a top star, while many other actors have steadily solidified their reputations through a series of successful works. This contrast makes Shi Yufei's case a prime example in the entertainment industry.

Thi Yu Fei's story shows that money and strong backing can create opportunities, but they cannot guarantee long-term success. In the fiercely competitive environment of the Chinese entertainment industry, just one wrong move or one failed project is enough to send a career in a completely different direction.

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