I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 615 Jinse's Double Cover Photoshoot (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Fashion Trends" and "Youth" are easy to respond to; it's just a matter of confirming the big cover in September or October.

These two companies have a non-compete agreement, so we can only choose one of them.

However, the August double cover of "Jinse" is incredibly perplexing.

For a male artist like Gu Cheng who works as an idol, there is a certain risk involved in collaborating with other female celebrities on a double cover shoot.

Moreover, the female artist being collaborated with this time is none other than Jin Li, which further increases the risks.

So either you kill the chance for the two of you to work together from the source by not telling Gu Cheng about the invitation, or you let the artist make the decision himself.

However, Zhang Guang knew that if he gave Gu Cheng the advice, the cooperation would be 100% successful.

After much deliberation, Zhang Guang decided to tell Gu Cheng the news that evening.

Gu Cheng was taken aback at first, then raised an eyebrow and said with great interest, "Jinse invited me and Jinli to shoot a double cover for August? Is it too late now? After all, it's almost the end of July."

He then changed the subject: "But I have to say they have a good eye. Jinli and I have never appeared on a magazine cover before. If we could take a picture together, it would definitely cause a stir online."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guang couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He knew that Gu Cheng had never considered the possibility of not cooperating.

Zhang Guang said, "Don't blame me for not warning you, you two are in danger right now. If the paparazzi capture any footage of you two interacting in private, it will definitely cause a media storm. Be careful."

There are plenty of male celebrities who date, and before he discovered March Band, he often gave them advice on how to be open with their relationships.

Starting with the woman is often more persuasive for young men who are head over heels in love.

So Zhang Guang added, "Even if you don't care about your own career, you should still think more about the woman. She has finally made a comeback, and this is the time for her to strive for success."

Gu Cheng asked sharply, "Are you sure you mean Jinli?"

He laughed, a carefree laugh.

But in Zhang Guang's eyes, it was a definite wicked grin.

“Brother Guang, your words don’t hold much weight when applied to Jinli.”

Putting aside the fact that she doesn't have a professional fan club and doesn't rely on fans for a living, as an actress, she doesn't disclose her daily schedule and might not even get four or five gigs a month, letting her work speak for itself. Does she care about being exposed for dating?

Let's just say that if the paparazzi really did expose us, the happiest people on the internet would be those die-hard fans who ship us as a couple.

Think about it carefully. If it were really exposed, what kind of impact would it have on our careers? I think the chances of us reaching new heights are much greater than the potential negative consequences. What do you think?

Zhang Guang was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

He stared at Gu Cheng for several seconds, then suddenly a thought flashed through his mind, and he slapped his thigh and said, "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

Zhang Guang: "Last year I talked to you and told you not to let a moment of impulse affect the woman's career, and you listened to me."

But why did your attitude change so drastically when we talked this year? Is it because Jinli got into a good university and is going to the same school as you, so you feel more confident?

Gu Cheng, you can't think like that. In my eyes, female celebrities will always be at a disadvantage than male celebrities when it comes to dating or marriage, unless you quit your job to stay home and take care of the kids after marriage—"

"Wait!" Gu Cheng interrupted helplessly, "Brother Guang, what are you thinking? It's not even a sure thing yet, and you're already thinking about my marriage and having kids. That's not what I meant."

Zhang Guang frowned: "Then what do you mean?"

Gu Cheng sighed, “Didn’t you ever think about why there are so many fans shipping me and Jinli this year? It’s because we’re evenly matched, both strong, and neither of us compromised for the other.”

"The reason I am not afraid of being exposed by paparazzi is because I know that this level of news will not affect either me or Jinli."

Zhang Guang: ...

He looked at him intently and said, "To put it bluntly, you got into university and chose directing as your major. You're thinking of developing a second career. If you can't make it as an actor, you can try directing. So you're not afraid at all."

But Jinli, if you're not afraid, don't you think she's afraid too? You two probably haven't discussed this issue yet.

A gentle look crossed Gu Cheng's eyes as she softly said, "We haven't communicated, but I understand her."

"She has never been anyone's appendage, nor has she relied on anyone to achieve success. She is herself, the most unique Jinli."

Dating is just one stage in life, and it doesn't mean it will be a turning point. With her current influence, it's not that she can't leave the film and television industry, but rather that the film and television industry needs her.

As an industry insider, he was well aware that many production teams had offered Jinli very attractive deals, even for just a supporting role, where her salary might be higher than that of the lead actor.

Why is that?
Because everyone is drawn to Jinli's influence.

Of course, besides its influence, there's also a touch of mystical element to it.

Those are all the movies that Jinli has acted in, whether she played the lead or a supporting role, they all became hits!
Zhang Guang was speechless for a long time before finally saying, "Fine, fine, I can't argue with you. I think you're only thinking about the woman and not about yourself."

Jinli has already made a name for herself in the acting industry, but you're still just an idol. If you two really go public, the impact on you will be even greater.

Knowing he couldn't win an argument with Gu Cheng, he simply focused his attention on Gu Cheng.

Although the two took the college entrance examination together, Gu Cheng scored higher than Jin Li, but Jin Li had more talking points, so her trending topics this month were two or three times that of Gu Cheng.

To be honest, in terms of endorsements and promotions, Gu Cheng has never secured a global endorsement deal with a top luxury brand on her own; any such deals she has made are only under the name of her team.

In terms of endorsements, he was completely defeated.

In terms of career, the contrast between an artist who has already made a name for himself in the film and television industry and an artist who has only acted in one TV series is quite obvious.

Investors may recognize Jin Li, but they may not recognize Gu Cheng.

Zhang Guang said earnestly, "Therefore, you are the one who needs to work hard. Once it is exposed, it will have the biggest impact on you."

Gu Cheng glanced at him sideways, crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, saying lazily, "Brother Guang, are you underestimating the impact of a score of 730 on the college entrance exam?"

Zhang Guang was completely bewildered.

Gu Cheng continued to explain, "In some ways, we are equal in the public's mind. It just depends on whether the underachieving students will worship Jin Li, because they need to try their luck to get a high score. The high-achieving students, on the other hand, will only worship me, because they want to be the best of the best."

Therefore, in the minds of most students, parents, and netizens, our influence is about the same.

Zhang Guang was speechless once again after being rebuked.

I'm so angry and cold!!!
When will the students and parents stand up for themselves?!
No, I mean, when will people who don't study and don't push their children to learn stand up for themselves?!
The four major magazines launched a talent war at the end of July, and Huayun was the first to be eliminated. Guangyue Media and Chenxi Entertainment both quickly rejected Huayun.

The editor-in-chief of Huayun magazine's China region was very unwilling, but there was nothing he could do. In the end, it was all the fault of the former editor-in-chief. He should have known better than to have made things so bad with Jinli.

Although it is well known in the industry that after Jin Li and Gu Cheng's college entrance examination scores were released, the two companies joined hands to plan and protect the two stars in order to avoid any competitive situation and maximize their profits.

However, Huayun did not expect that the two companies would be so in sync, both rejecting it.

Hua Yun was unwilling to give up and wanted to contact the two companies again, focusing on Guangyue Media, but unfortunately, she received no response.

"Oh wow, Huayun was the first to be eliminated. I disliked their editor-in-chief from the beginning, always feeling that they were plagiarizing our ideas. Sure enough, what goes around comes around, and no one escapes the wrath of heaven!"

The editor-in-chief of "Jinse" was on the phone with a friend, talking excitedly.

A friend reminded him: "Take it easy. Fashion Trends and Youth magazines have always thought that you invited Jin Li or Gu Cheng to shoot the September or October cover. They think they are competing with you on the same track."

"If word gets out and they find out you lack sportsmanship by inviting two people to film a double cover in August, be careful the two families might team up to blacklist you."

Jinse's editor-in-chief chuckled, "Even if they knew now, it would be too late. This afternoon I received replies from both companies. Jinli and Gu Cheng have both agreed to shoot the double cover for the August issue of Jinse first!"

A friend blurted out, "Why did you reply so quickly? Did you plan this?"

Jinse's editor-in-chief shook his head and said meaningfully, "Rather than saying it was an agreement, I think it's more like a tacit understanding between the two artists. Believe me, I can see the subtle magnetic field between them, and I will definitely capture them very well."

My friend couldn't help but ask, "So how are you going to handle this?"

They agreed because you promised the two major companies beforehand that you would mediate and persuade the other three major magazines to drop their competing agreements, allowing Jinli or Gu Cheng to still shoot for other magazines' September or October covers.

But only his friend knew that when his friend made such a promise to the two major companies, he did not consult the opinions of the other three major magazines.

In other words, he made a promise that was completely unsecured, but precisely because of his position, both companies believed he could resolve the issue.

Jinse's editor-in-chief chuckled again, "I will first communicate with Chenxi Entertainment and Guangyue Media to see which magazine and which month their artists have chosen to shoot on the cover, and then I will go directly to them to be frank and open."

It would be such a shame if these two artists, with their massive fan base, gave up on collaborating simply because they shot a double cover with Jinse in August.

Jinse can make some concessions to save face for the other two major fashion magazines. Besides, September and October are the most important months in the fashion industry. If Jinse can withdraw from this September/October competition to shoot a double cover for August, that's our greatest sincerity.

This time, his friend fell silent.

He said, "You Jinse really went all out to make this cooperation happen. You gave up the peak season of September and October just like that. That's incredible!"

The editor-in-chief smiled without saying a word, his eyes filled with a profound meaning.

What seems like a misfortune may actually be a blessing in disguise. This time, it's not necessarily Jinse who suffered a loss.
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At Jinse's friendly urging, the two companies completed the division of the three major publications within three days.

In August, Jinli and Gu Cheng shot a double cover for "Jinse".

In September, Jinli shot the cover of "Fashion Trends".

In October, Gu Cheng photographed the cover of "Youth".

On the same day the artist made the decision, Jinse's editor-in-chief personally visited the headquarters of "Fashion Trends" and "Youth" to talk to their editors-in-chief.

Each editor-in-chief has different authority levels.

The editor-in-chief of "The Years" has the same authority as the chief editor. The same applies to "The Brocade Zither". The editor-in-chief is all-powerful, while the chief editor is just a stabilizing figure who will not appear unless absolutely necessary and is usually like an invisible person.

However, the situation at Fashion Trends was a bit tricky. Upon hearing the purpose of Editor-in-Chief Jinse's visit, the editor-in-chief of Fashion Trends was unable to make a decision and could only ask the editor-in-chief to come forward. The two then had a detailed discussion.

Ultimately, the editor-in-chief of the fashion and trend section reluctantly agreed.

There's nothing he can do if he disagrees; can he really refuse Jinli? It wasn't easy for him to be chosen by Jinli.

It's so hard to book a slot with a popular celebrity!
After the editor-in-chief of Jinse personally visited her, online discussions took the lead, with netizens revealing that Jinse was about to make a big move.

Everyone guessed that it would be held in the special months of September and October, but no one expected that they would actually put their trump card in August.

Once the schedule was set, Jinli and Gu Cheng worked together seamlessly, coordinating all the announcements and starting filming in just two days.

At this time, August had not yet arrived.

Gu Cheng set off first, but instead of going directly to Jinse's filming location, he went to Chenxi Entertainment to pick up Jinli.

However, this was not requested by the artist, but rather by Jinse's editor-in-chief after obtaining the consent of both companies.

The reason is simple: he needs to capture the frequency and magnetic field of the two artists the moment they get out of the car.

That single moment of observation was crucial for Jinse's editor-in-chief, who called it the key moment to determine whether or not a chemistry could develop between the artists.

This led Jinli and Gu Cheng to believe that Jinse's editor-in-chief was a chemistry major.

Upon investigation, it turned out that the person actually did study chemistry!
However, he also achieved remarkable success in photography, winning important domestic and international awards for three consecutive years. He then joined Jinse as a photographer and rose through the ranks to become the editor-in-chief.

After learning that the editor-in-chief was a photographer, both companies agreed to the request.

After all, photographers have their own ideas and understanding of how to capture beauty, and those who can become photographers for the four major international magazines undoubtedly have a high level of aesthetic sense.

The car door opened, and a pair of hands reached out. Jinli grasped them and was pulled into the car by the force.

Gu Cheng smiled at her and said, "Jinli, it's been a long time. I'm so happy to see you."

Jinli couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw his pretentious expression.

The next second, Gu Cheng couldn't keep up the act anymore. He hugged Jinli tightly, burying his face in her neck, and the two exchanged body heat and fragrance.

"I miss you so much, Riko-senpai."