I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 505 Another Spring (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

After Black Bear's men left, Ye Weijie approached Jinli and mentioned that Black Bear wanted to advertise in the TV series.

Before "Mediocrity" was even finished filming, an advertisement was already booked, which gave Yip Wai-kit a lot of confidence.

At least I don't have to worry about losing money!
Ye Weijie said gratefully, "If it weren't for your help, the black bear might not have even noticed us. Thank you for speaking up for the crew on the black bear's behalf."

Jinli shook her head and said, "Director, it has nothing to do with me. I didn't know Black Bear was coming to see me beforehand."

Furthermore, the TV series "Mediocre Life" is a perfect opportunity to advertise Black Bear; it's a two-way advertising strategy. You can replace all the bags used on set with Black Bear bags.

Ye Weijie also thought this was a great idea.

"I didn't expect to find sponsors in this area. Tonight I'm going to talk to the person in charge of Black Bear. If Black Bear wants to invest, I can insert a few scenes into their content!"

Other brands are difficult to integrate, but Black Bear doesn't have that risk.

Whether you're a village official or a villager, you need a bag for so many things; you're always running around and need a bag.

Furthermore, it must be sturdy and durable, and not overly ornate.

Doesn't this perfectly capture the brand image of the black bear?
The more Ye Weijie thought about it, the more convinced he became that this work would be a huge hit, and he said excitedly:

"Do you have a few more collaboration products coming up? I heard Fang Jie mention them a bit before. Will those brands, like Black Bear, wait until your collaboration products sell out and then come to the film crew for sponsorship?"

Jinli considered the upcoming collaborations: one for affordable luxury shoes, one for affordable luxury handbags, and one for mid-range priced modern Chinese-style ready-to-wear clothing.

She said, "That probably won't work. Those brands focus on affordable luxury, which doesn't fit the rural style. There's also a new Chinese-style ready-to-wear brand, which is also difficult to integrate into the product."

Ye Weijie said with great regret, "That's such a pity!"

But a moment later, he said excitedly, "It would be good to get even one. Now I don't have to worry about anything anymore. I'm not worried about not being able to sell the advertising space after 'Mediocre' is filmed. Maybe I should think about how to distribute the advertising space evenly so that those brands don't fight each other."
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Lian Baozhi specially carried a backpack with black bear and pear on it to record the variety show.

Although she promised her agent she wouldn't leave her bag on set, she could still take some photos on the way to the filming location.

The van stopped outside the TV station, where fans of the celebrities were already waiting.

These fans are not all fans of Lien Po-chi; fans of other celebrities are also mixed in.

As soon as Lian Baozhi got out of the car, she was greeted with cheers.

"Go Zhizhi!"

"Eat more cheese!"

Here's a cup of peach cheese tea for you~

Lien Po-chi greeted her fans happily and quickly signed the postcards they sent.

The security guards and assistants around her deliberately stayed in place for a few minutes to give her a few minutes to interact with her fans.

Keen-eyed fans immediately noticed the backpack that Lien Po-chi was carrying, and the first thing they noticed was that there were many "ladudu" on the bag.

LADUDU is a doll that suddenly became popular this year. It is a flagship product of a quirky series from a company called "Future Fashion".

In recent years, Ladudu's sales have been far ahead of the blind box market, increasing year by year. This year, it has become a huge hit, with foreign celebrities going crazy unboxing and buying it.

How popular is this doll online?

Even the luxury bags from L's brand have to be relegated to being secondary to Ladudu.

Some people specifically bought a Louis Vuitton luxury bag in a similar color to better match their dolls.

Many people don't understand the sudden popularity of Ladudu, thinking that it lacks a story and is not as good as classic Disney characters.

But it's easy to understand if you compare this doll to Hello Kitty.
When Hello Kitty was first introduced in Java, it didn't have much of a deeper meaning. It was only after the IP became a global phenomenon that animated series and movies were specifically created for it.

Of course, whether Ladudu can become as popular as Hello Kitty for decades remains to be seen, but at least this year it is undoubtedly the hottest product.

Celebrities are at the forefront of trends. Whether they understand it or not, they have to keep up with the fashion and post pictures of themselves online.

Even though Baozhi was an ordinary person, she was no exception.

The fans first noticed the beautiful doll, then took a closer look at the backpack that served as an accessory for the doll, and were suddenly taken aback.

She tugged at her friend beside her: "Look at the bag Zhizhi is carrying, doesn't it look like the collaboration bag that Black Bear and Jinli launched?"

My friend stared at it for a while and said, "It's not just a likeness, it is."

Fans asked curiously, "Weren't there rumors that Zhizhi and Jinli didn't get along? Why would she help Jinli promote her products?"

A friend retorted, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Jinli is known as a lucky charm in the entertainment industry. Which celebrity would want to offend her? Aren't they afraid of getting into trouble?"

Fans: "If I remember correctly, they were rumored to be at odds when they recorded 'Pick~Next Stop Superstar' together before, and later they even fought over screen time."

My friend said nonchalantly, "That happened so many years ago, they probably shook hands and made up a long time ago."

Zhizhi looks good with this bag too; as long as she doesn't pair it with Li Xunfang's overpriced tote bag, she can wear it with anything.

Fans took photos and videos of Lien Po-chi recording a variety show and posted them online.

It wasn't just one netizen mentioning Lian Baozhi helping Jinli sell products, but most netizens focused on the super pretty Labubu.

As luck would have it, these candid photos of Baozhi were seen by Li Xunfang, who had suddenly caught a cold and had to stay home to rest.

She doesn't know what happened, but during her one-hour break at noon today, she couldn't resist the drowsiness and took a nap.

When I woke up, I found that my nose was very stuffy and my head felt dizzy.

The assistant used an electronic thermometer to check the temperature and found that the fever had reached 39°C, so the patient had to be rushed to the hospital for intravenous fluids.

But something even stranger happened.

The fever subsided a little after the IV drip, but it quickly returned and became even higher than before!
However, colds are usually recurring, so Li Xunfang didn't pay much attention to it, just thinking that she was unlucky and got a fever from just sleeping in the car.

She thought to herself with resentment, "It's all this assistant's fault! She insisted on opening the window for ventilation, and only opened it a crack, which is why I caught a cold! I want Zhao Rui to replace this assistant!"

I suddenly developed a fever, so I couldn't participate in any of the variety shows and events I was supposed to attend, and I had to postpone them all.

Zhao Rui was extremely busy coordinating with all parties involved.

I finally had some free time, so I went to visit Li Xunfang in her hospital room. I found her with a sour face, pointing at her phone while still receiving an IV drip, and saying:
"You can talk to other celebrities and get them to wear the tote bag I collaborated with. You're willing to pay for it!"

Zhao Rui felt completely overwhelmed!

Oh dear, what has she gotten herself into now?

Upon taking the phone, netizens were surprised to learn that it was Lian Baozhi promoting Jinli's products. They praised Lian Baozhi for being cultured, generous, and pragmatic.

Li Xunfang emphasized, "I want those celebrities who have been rumored to have a bad relationship with me to wear my tote bag!"

Zhao Rui felt that she was not sick, but she had a splitting headache.

She lowered her head, then suddenly thought of something, her eyes darting around as she whispered, "But trying to win over a celebrity who's against you will probably cost a lot of money."

Li Xunfang scoffed and said nonchalantly, "I have plenty of money. This money is well spent. I can't let Jinli outdo me."

The two compete for many resources in the entertainment industry, especially high-end resources.

When all these resources are directed towards Jinli, the resources she receives will decrease.

If it weren't for the recent reduction in resources and her recent surge in popularity, she wouldn't have had many endorsement options. In addition, she has a negative reputation as a "brand litmus test," which makes many brands hesitant to hire her as a spokesperson. Otherwise, she wouldn't have accepted the Modern Woman endorsement.

If it were during the time when she was still very popular, this kind of brand would never have appeared in front of her.

Having received confirmation, Zhao Rui nodded and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it for you in a bit."

She paused for a moment, then asked with concern, "Are you feeling better? How did you suddenly catch a cold and have a fever?" She remembered that Li Xunfang was in very good health, especially during her peak popularity. She was busy running around for gigs every day and only got less than six hours of rest a day, but she was always full of energy.

At that time, she felt that this might be what is called "red aura nourishes people".

She's only been a sensation for less than a month, how come she's suddenly sick?
They should be getting more and more energetic!

When the topic of her health came up, Li Xunfang was also a little puzzled and said angrily, "Get me a different assistant! It must be the assistant's problem!"

Zhao Rui felt a headache coming on again. "Qianfang, this assistant is your fan. She'll take better care of your health than a regular assistant. Don't you want to get used to it?"

Li Xunfang: "No way! She took care of me for less than a week before I got sick. It must be her fault. She was carrying a virus and infected me!"

Seeing that she was about to get angry again, Zhao Rui realized that her temper was getting worse and worse, so she quickly tried to appease her: "Okay, we'll change, we'll change soon!"

Li Xunfang stayed in the hospital for two days before her fever subsided to a low level, and she immediately left the hospital to go to work.

During this period, Zhao Rui found more than a dozen celebrities who had previously been rumored to be at odds with Li Xunfang, had them carry her tote bag, and even invited the media to promote and market the topic.

It cost a total of 80, but she quoted Li Xunfang 200.
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Time flies, and February has arrived.

The Lunar New Year falls on February 6th, but most people have already finished work and returned to their hometowns by the 1st.

The production of "Mediocre" will not resume during the Lunar New Year holiday, but the holiday will also be short, lasting only one week, from February 4th to 11th.

Jinli spent the Lunar New Year in her apartment again.

Once back in her apartment, she quickly tidied up and started working on her practice problems again.

This woman is incredibly disciplined and terrifyingly self-controlled!

[We've finally waited for the Lunar New Year, but does that mean we won't get a holiday until tomorrow, Lunar New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year?]

I can't hold back anymore!!

Is it possible that Jinli won't have a day off tomorrow or the day after? (Devil's smile)

Jinli's live stream was muted as she looked at the Chinese language questions and chatted with Gu Cheng via voice on her phone.

Viewers in the live stream could only see her exam paper, not Jinli's face. They could only tell she was doing a test by the multiple-choice answers she occasionally wrote down.

But judging from her significantly slower pace of solving problems compared to her usual speed, fans could guess that she was slacking off.

Even though I was slacking off, I was still doing some practice problems!
Gu Cheng had just finished her promotional appearance and was wearing a new Chinese-style Hanfu by Yu Linling. The fabric was silver, and the sides of the garment were embroidered with green bamboo. The embroidery was exquisite, making the bamboo appear very lifelike.

He was on a ride, and the sunlight that occasionally pierced through the window allowed Jinli to see the subtle changes in the patterns on the surface of his clothes.

Jinli couldn't help but say, "You look good in this outfit; it suits you very well."

She was generous with her praise, because Gu Cheng always complimented her on her beauty.

Gu Cheng raised his head slightly, but did not look directly at Jin Li. Instead, he showed his sharply defined profile, and a corner of the test paper could be seen in the picture.

His eyes were fixed on the exam paper, with a casual and nonchalant air about them.

"Hmm? Do you like it? If you do, I'll wear more of these for you to see."

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "I like it, but I also like you in a suit."

Gu Cheng chuckled softly, her voice having a hissing quality like bubbles bursting in cola, making people feel refreshed and clear.

"I'll wear them all for you to see. What color suit do you like me in?"

Jinli smiled gently: "You look good in anything, but I think blue suits you quite well. Have you ever had an image and style assessment done? It's like they take a lot of color swatches and put them on your face to see which color suits you best."

Gu Cheng shook his head slightly. Although he didn't look at Jin Li, you could tell he was listening intently. The angle of his slightly raised profile was absolutely stunning.

Especially the way he would gaze at her from time to time; every time they met, it made her feel cherished.

Jinli thought he must have taken a special course on "the most handsome angle in a video call".

"I haven't tested it. Is that kind of test effective? I occasionally see other people doing it and posting the results on their WeChat Moments."

Jinli: "I haven't tested it either, but it should be somewhat useful. It's a bit expensive to test once."

Gu Cheng suddenly thought of something, looked up at Jin Li, and her smile softened.

"I think red is definitely the color that suits you best."

Jinli asked curiously, "Why?"

Gu Cheng: "I don't know, but I just feel that this is the most suitable color for you. You are suited to colorful things, blooming in a riot of flowers."

Jinli couldn't help but laugh.

One cough after another came from the front row seats, and some people finally couldn't help but make their presence known.

The dog is already full from eating too much food, please stop feeding it!

Jinli heard the cough and asked, "I thought you had already finished get off work. Where are you going?"

Gu Cheng: "I need to go to the company to discuss the contract renewal."

Although Jinli was filming, Fangjie would occasionally send her news from the industry. Jinli knew that Tianding Entertainment was in turmoil recently, with each executive vying for power, and she couldn't help but worry about the future of March Sky.

"Are you still deciding to stay in Tianding?"

Gu Cheng succinctly stated, "We don't plan to stay, but negotiations are currently underway and are still being kept secret."

Jinli immediately understood: "I won't tell anyone."

Gu Cheng smiled again and said softly, "Yes, I know."

After Gu Cheng finally hung up the phone, Chen Lin, who was sitting in front of him, knocked on the partition and shouted, "Gu Cheng, open the partition."

Gu Cheng slowly and deliberately pulled open the partition.

Chen Lin asked, puzzled, "You usually have such a cold personality, so why are you always laughing when you're on the phone with Sister Jinli? I feel like you're laughing like an idiot!"

Although the van had partitions on each floor, it was also equipped with listening devices.

Clearly, Chen Lin was eavesdropping on Gu Cheng and Jin Li's phone call, hoping to learn how to get along with Qi Guan Mingzhu.

Chen Lin felt that Gu Cheng and Jin Li got along very harmoniously and stably.

Believe it or not, he was genuinely envious.

Gu Cheng said calmly, "Seeing her makes me happy, that's why I want to smile."

Chen Lin: "You're here. You're speaking tenderly with a cold expression. That's the Gu Cheng I remember. I can't imagine you laughing like an idiot."

Luo Yi and Yan Xingdong were sitting in the front row. They hadn't pulled up the partition, so their conversation could be heard.

Luo Yi, who was playing a game, interrupted, "Xiao Lin, how could you not imagine it? When you're chatting with Sister Mingzhu, look in the mirror more often, and you'll know what's going on."

Chen Lin broke out in a cold sweat.

"Luo Yi, don't think I can't tell you're calling me an idiot!"

The others burst into laughter, and even Gu Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Chapter 231 has been revised, adding the plot of Ru Meng Ling acquiring Qing Lan, and Jin Li becoming Ru Meng Ling's spokesperson. The new chapter is about 7 words. You can read it again for free (July 16th).
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