I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 536 If one can face Heaven without shame and face men without guilt, how can everything be as one wishes?

It's no wonder Gu Cheng didn't reveal this.

He never hid it from his teammates; they all knew that his family had extensive investments and that he was a rich kid.

In the past, when everyone was suffering as trainees abroad, they relied on Gu Cheng's cooking to save their stomachs.

From that time on, everyone knew that Gu Cheng came from a well-off family.

After all, among so many people living in dormitories, he was the only one living in a very nice studio apartment of about 100 square meters.

Jinli received Gu Cheng's letter and had some thoughts in mind.

She said, "The person in charge of Yulinling took the initiative to come and talk to me, so I'll just have a chat?"

Gu Cheng: "Well, just say what you think. There's no need to try to please them. If it were useful to try to please big brands, there would be no need for celebrities to fight tooth and nail for an endorsement deal."

Jinli thought so too.

If one can face Heaven with a clear conscience and face humanity with a clear conscience, how can everything be as one wishes?
Just seek inner peace and treat others with sincerity; as for the rest, let nature take its course.

Jinli entered the conference room.

The person in charge sent by Yulinling this time was surnamed Meng. Ms. Meng looked to be about forty years old, with two deep nasolabial folds on both sides of her mouth, which made her look very serious.

Her gaze was sharp; when she looked at someone, it seemed as if she could see right through their thoughts, like the gaze of a hawk.

Jinli had intended to be casual, but after being given a sharp glance, she couldn't help but sit up straight and become serious.

Regardless of Yulinling's internal attitude, the people they sent seemed to value this dialogue.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ms. Meng stopped being polite and got straight to the point.

"Jinli, I want to know your attitude towards some things. Please answer me truthfully."

Jinli nodded: "Go ahead."

Ms. Meng: "Are you aware that Yulinling intends to select a global women's clothing spokesperson?"

"know."

"What do you think?"

Jinli thought about it; she was just an artist, not a shareholder.

The question wasn't really about her opinion on Yulinling's women's clothing line, but rather about her thoughts on the brand ambassador.

Jinli said, "I hope to collaborate with Yulinling. I really like this brand. Your clothes have a graceful and elegant charm."

Ms. Meng asked curiously, "Oh, have you ever worn it yourself?"

Jinli shook her head: "No, the men's style is a bit too big for me, but I've seen some people wear them and they look very dashing, especially your previous [Wei-Jin Style] series, which showcased the elegance, boldness, and unruliness of the gentry through clothing."

When the "Wei-Jin Elegance" series was launched, many fashion bloggers on the internet conducted outfit reviews.

Jinli originally thought that whether one could truly embody the "elegance of the Wei and Jin dynasties" depended more on the person's temperament.

But after seeing the changes in some bloggers after they put on clothes, I realized that "clothes make the man" is indeed a real phenomenon.

Even the most ordinary person can exude a unique charm through clothing.

Ms. Meng was satisfied with her answer, but she did not show it on her face.

She knew that Jinli had studied Yulinling's clothes carefully, not just based on what others casually mentioned.

Ms. Meng: "Do you think Yulinling has an advantage in launching women's clothing?"

Jinli answered without hesitation, "Yes!"

Ms. Meng was somewhat surprised. Shouldn't she think about it?
Jinli seemed to sense her thoughts and smiled: "No need to think, isn't this obvious? Yu Linling's menswear is so successful, how could her womenswear not be successful? Womenswear can be promoted using the same channels as menswear."

What she didn't say was that having a background in menswear definitely gives her an advantage in womenswear.

Whether it can become a hit and create a blockbuster product remains to be seen.

Sometimes, a piece of clothing becomes popular not because of its ingenious design, but because it captures the emotions of netizens.

Her collaboration with Fanghua on the "Spring Blossoms" ready-to-wear collection captured netizens' emotions with its vibrant colors, evoking a sense of freedom to embrace spring and travel.

Many different clothing outfits have become popular online because netizens expressed their attitudes and emotions through these clothes, which resonated with many people and thus became bestsellers.

Ms. Meng asked Jinli a few more questions, all of which were related to Yulinling.

She never showed her emotions, and Jinli didn't know if she was satisfied with her answer; in any case, she said everything according to her own thoughts.

Finally, Ms. Meng asked a question.

"As you know, many of Yulinling's clothes follow the new Chinese style. The company has always been combining ancient and modern styles to create flowing yet simple clothes."

My question is, if Yulinling decides to sign you as their global brand ambassador for their women's clothing line, but on the condition that you terminate your collaboration with Fanghua beforehand because Fanghua's style is competing with Yulinling's women's clothing line, and you can only choose one, what would you choose?

Jinli asked in confusion, "Terminate the cooperation? How can we terminate it? The co-branded cooperation was only targeting one product, not the entire brand."

Ms. Meng smiled and said, "It means you have to terminate your collaboration with Fanghua. We'll let go of the collaborations that have already been done, but didn't you also sign a collaboration with Fanghua for a winter ready-to-wear collection? Right now, this collection probably hasn't even had a design draft finalized yet."

Yu Linling wants to sign you as their spokesperson, on the condition that you terminate your current collaboration with Fanghua. Will you agree?

Jinli was silent for a moment, then asked, "Do you want to hear the truth?"

Ms. Meng raised an eyebrow. "Jinli, I'm sitting here to hear the truth from you."

Jinli said, "I will not terminate the collaboration with Fanghua."

She explained, "When Fanghua contacted me before, I hadn't contacted Yulinling yet, and I didn't know Yulinling's requirements. If Yulinling had made it clear in advance that even if I wasn't selected as a spokesperson, the celebrity who wanted to be a candidate couldn't have similar competing products, then I would have refused to contact Fanghua."

However, Yu Linling did not make any requests beforehand, and I have already signed a cooperation agreement with Fanghua. I will fulfill the contract accordingly. All I can do is refuse any further attempts by Fanghua to cooperate with me after Yu Linling makes her requests.

However, I will still fulfill the contracts already signed.

Ms. Meng: "Even if Yu Linling decides to give up on you because of this?"

Jinli said softly, "Yes, even if Yulinling removes me from the list of candidates because of this, I think that an artist's integrity is more important than endorsements and promotions, it is as precious as gold."

Ms. Meng stared at Jinli with sharp eyes for several seconds. Jinli met her gaze with clear eyes, calm and fearless.

Suddenly, Ms. Meng smiled faintly.

"A gentleman's promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold, while a petty person's promises are like wind in the wind. Jinli, I understand your opinion of Yulinling. This conversation ends here. If there are any further developments, I will communicate with your agent."

Jinli asked, "Will the results come out soon?"

Ms. Meng shook her head: "I don't know either. It might be soon, it might be very slow, or it might not happen at all."

I suggest you don't take this conversation too seriously; it was just a simple exchange of ideas.
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Just as the person in charge of Yulinling approached Jinli, this news quietly spread.

"The person in charge of Yulinling went to see Jinli. I wonder if they're discussing an endorsement deal!" Many top-tier celebrities received the news and inquired with their agents.

"Did Yulinling decide on a spokesperson so quickly? Did they get wind of it, or are luxury brands really optimistic about Jinli's post-college entrance exam results, and even Yulinling is making a bet in advance?"

Li Xunfang also asked this question.

Zhao Rui hesitated and said, "This time, the approach is a bit unusual. Normally, a large company wouldn't easily appoint a global spokesperson, even if it's for a new product. But a new product is still sold globally."

Li Xunfang's expression was somewhat cold: "Then why did Yu Linling still go after Jinli?"

"In terms of global influence, I'm even more powerful than Jinli. I have many international fans who admire my ideas. If Yulinling wants to find someone, she should contact me first!"

Zhao Rui guessed, "It should be related to Fangfei and Rumengling. Both of these luxury brands had Jinli endorse a new product at the same time. Yulinling wants to take this opportunity to see what makes Jinli so good?"

Li Xunfang was a little angry, but she didn't know who to be angry at.

He could only vent his anger on the team.

"How's the collaboration with Modern Women going? Didn't they say last time that they were willing to continue the collaboration with me? How come it's been half a month and we still haven't finalized the contract terms?"

Zhao Rui was speechless and choked with emotion, staring intently at Li Xunfang.

Does she really not know why the deal didn't go through?

If it weren't for the extremely harsh terms in the contract given to Li Xunfang by Modern Women, it wouldn't have taken so long.

The brand refuses to compromise, and neither does Li Xunfang. What should she do?
The only option is for the team to keep at it until one side eventually gives in.

Zhao Rui said in a low voice, "The conditions set by Modern Women are a bit harsh, and we haven't been able to reach an agreement with our team."

Li Xunfang's expression was cold and icy.

Zhao Rui paused for a moment, then said, "But the team has analyzed the contract, and it is the same as the standard contract on the market, just with some detailed modifications. Many A-list celebrities have signed such contracts, but we have never signed one."

This is true.

Even A-list celebrities have different statuses.

Li Xunfang has never been the one with a lower status; many times, it was the brand that made concessions.

But this time, modern women are clearly not going to back down.

Li Xunfang gave her a cold glance: "Since the contract isn't much different from those in the industry, why not sign it as soon as possible? Do you need me to teach you how to do things?"

“Sister Zhao,” Li Xunfang said emphatically, “I’m so popular this year, but I’ve received so few advertising endorsements. Has my team been seriously promoting me?”

Zhao Rui's heart skipped a beat, and she said in a low voice, "All the products you endorsed before have run into trouble, so the brands still have doubts and it's not easy to talk about endorsements."

Li Xunfang: "Has anything happened to the Modern Woman brand that I endorsed before?"

Zhao Rui immediately replied, "There have been no problems with the product quality."

In other words, the return rate is a bit unsatisfactory, but at least there have been no quality issues.

Li Xunfang's breathing was heavy, as if she was trying her best to suppress something, and the veins on her forehead were bulging.

"Since there's no problem, why don't you hurry up and spread the word, let those brands see that as long as they're not up to something, their products won't have any issues! Do I really have to lecture you about such a small thing? Sister Zhao, you've really disappointed me!"

Zhao Rui lowered her head, concealing her expression: "I'll go promote it right away."

Just as she was about to turn and leave, Li Xunfang's voice came: "Wait!"

"Also, find out for me about Yu Linling's visit to Jinli. Is it to discuss cooperation again? If not, you need to contact Yu Linling as soon as possible!"

Zhao Rui: "Okay."

Just as she was about to leave the room, Li Xunfang's voice drifted over: "Sister Zhao, don't let me down this time."

Her tone was soft, but Zhao Rui's heart skipped a beat.

She sensed a threat in it.

If she still doesn't handle this well, she might actually get fired.

Zhao Rui was instantly terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

He had originally wanted to ask Li Xunfang for some fictitious public relations fee, but after she suddenly got angry, he completely forgot about it.
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"How did the talks go? Did you discuss endorsements?"

After Ms. Meng left, Sui Lingfang immediately came over to inquire.

Jinli glanced around and noticed that many agents were looking at her.

Sui Lingfang realized something, "Come to my office."

After entering the office and locking the door, Jinli said, "The result is probably not very ideal."

Sui Lingfang asked, puzzled, "What did you say?"

Jinli briefly explained the questions and answers.

Sui Lingfang slumped into a chair, muttering to herself, "Honesty, honesty... Your answer wasn't wrong. A gentleman's promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold, and she's satisfied with the answer, but it just doesn't quite meet Yu Linling's requirements. You—"

She looked up at Jinli, hesitant to speak.

Jinli: "Sister Fang, just say what you want to say."

Sui Lingfang took a deep breath and shook her head, saying, "No, there's nothing to say. You didn't do anything wrong. Even if she doesn't talk to you about it now, you'll encounter it in the future."

When I told you about it, you probably refused; you were just honestly stating your thoughts.

"But Yu Linling's women's clothing department hasn't even shown up yet, and it's not certain that it will be launched this year. In other words, it's not certain that they can find a good spokesperson this year. I think you could at least say something nice to appease them."

She changed the subject, "But then I thought, anyone can say nice things. If Yu Linling tries to talk to other artists later, and they all just try to appease her, wouldn't that make your answer seem more refined and unconventional? That's fine, that's fine..."

Jinli thought for a moment and decided not to voice Gu Cheng's guess.

She could still sense from Ms. Meng that Yu Linling was very determined to make women's clothing.

Perhaps Yu Linling's women's clothing line will be launched soon?

Sui Lingfang said, "Jinli, thank you for making this trip. Let's go out for dinner together later if we're not busy. Your teachers will make up for your class tonight."

Jinli smiled faintly, "It's nothing."

The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is in June, and it's already mid-April. As the date draws closer, the pressure on the candidates is increasing.

Sui Lingfang inquired with relatives last week and learned that one of their children was taking the college entrance examination this year.

Relatives are all saying, "The child is suffering so much. He works so hard every day and has lost over ten pounds in a short time. It breaks my heart to see him like this!"

Sui Lingfang thought to herself that there was nothing she could do for Jinli, so she could only make sure to prepare her meals better and give her more nourishment.