I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 660 Heading Forward (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"How long have they been setting up this set?"

Looking at the group of people outside the film set, Wang Hongdou couldn't help but ask curiously.

She only had scenes to film in the afternoon; she didn't come to the set in the morning.

When they arrived at the film set, they learned that Fangfei had sent a team to the set to shoot promotional photos for Jinli's spring clothing this year.

Fangfei originally invited Jinli to the company for filming, but Jinli was unavailable, as she generally doesn't accept outside gigs while filming.

After discussing it, Fangfei decided to go to the film set to set up the scenes, and asked Jinli to come and take promotional photos after she finished filming.

If this happened to a second- or third-tier brand, Wang Hongdou could understand.

After all, Jinli's current market value and influence are far greater than those of second- or third-tier brands.

But it's a bit strange for Wang Hongdou to do this with a top-tier luxury brand like Fangfei.

It's said that luxury brands all have their own style, so why is Fangfei so eager to cooperate with Jinli's schedule?

Ma Mingqi wasn't filming; he was standing not far from the set watching the crew set up.

After hearing what Wang Hongdou said, he thought for a moment and said, "When I arrived at the film set this morning, they were already there. It's been 5 hours since I arrived."

Wang Hongdou clicked her tongue twice: "What kind of scene is it? It took so long to set it up. It's a pity that it's all covered with green cloth, otherwise we could have gotten a glimpse of it."

Ma Mingqi, on the other hand, knew some information and said, "It seems that the shoot is for Fangfei's latest spring collection, which hasn't been leaked online, so the shoot needs to be kept secret."

Wang Hongdou said, "Fangfei really values ​​Jinli. I've never seen a luxury brand treat its global ambassador so well. To coordinate with her schedule, she personally came to the set to set up the filming, just so that she could start filming quickly after leaving the set."

Ma Mingqi thought for a moment and said, "One is that Jinli is worth it. After joining the group, she basically stopped doing promotional appearances, unless they were ones she couldn't turn down. Fangfei's spring collection for this year has been launched one after another, with only one or two major ones left to be released."

He countered, "According to the habits of those big brands, they would have already filmed the promotional videos for the spring collection before it was even launched. So don't you think it's a bit too rushed for Fangfei to start filming Jinli's promotional photos now?"

He stated definitively, "So this must have been a last-minute plan!"

Wang Hongdou asked curiously, "If Jinli's filming wasn't originally in Fangfei's plan, then why is Fangfei filming it now?"

Ma Mingqi recalled the news he saw last night and said uncertainly, "It seems that 'Dawn' is becoming incredibly popular overseas. Could it be because of Jin Li's international influence?"

Hit the nail on the head!
Not only were Ma Mingqi and Wang Hongdou discussing the set design for Fangfei, but Director Xu and the screenwriter were also discussing it.

After his lunch break, Director Xu glanced outside the film set and could still hear the shouts of the crew members behind the curtain.

He asked the screenwriter, "Didn't you take a lunch break? You were watching the whole time?"

The screenwriter nodded: "I'm not tired. I've been keeping an eye on things because I was worried that Fangfei's set design would exceed the scope of our rental."

Director Xu said enviously, "Jinli is so lucky! 'Dawn' is a hit overseas, and even Fangfei has to reshoot her spring fashion promotional video."

The screenwriter added, "Not only is she lucky, but she's also dedicated. Our crew is in post-production, and we can finish filming in a little over a week if we work hard. Would you want her to ask for leave at this time to go to Fangfei's location to film?"

Director Xu shook his head: "One effort is enough, but the second will be weaker and the third will be exhausted. I don't want her to ask for leave at this time, but if she really asks, I can't very well not approve it."

After all, the crew's rapid progress was also due to Jinli's high efficiency.

Screenwriter: "So, since they didn't hire anyone, Fangfei specially sent her team to set up the set herself?"

He said calmly, "Jinli has the upper hand in this matter. She doesn't necessarily want to shoot a spring clothing promotional video that's not part of the plan. It's only right that Fangfei takes the initiative."

Filming continued in the afternoon.

There are many news reports online about the huge overseas box office success of "Dawn," and some media outlets have also revealed Fangfei's initiative.

It was only then that the crew realized that "Dawn" had actually done so well at the overseas box office.

Many people are too busy with work to keep up with news from abroad, and news from within China is also delayed.

After it had already gone viral overseas, it slowly started to get some coverage in mainland China.

Wang Hongdou and Ma Mingqi also heard it, and the two mortal enemies even got together to discuss it.

Wang Hongdou: "Jinli's 'Dawn' is such a box office hit overseas. Is it possible that our 'Counterattack' will also be successful at the international box office? Given Jinli's international influence, it should be quite possible, right?"

Ma Mingqi: "It depends on whether those cinemas are willing to import it. Inspirational movies are actually quite easy to pass censorship, but if they don't do well at the box office in their home country, it will be difficult to import them."

Director Xu naturally overheard the discussion among the crew members.

When filming ended in the afternoon, he specifically asked Jinli, "Do you think our film 'Counterattack' might be released overseas?"

Jinli paused, a look of confusion in her eyes: "Does 'Counterattack' have overseas distribution channels?"

Before she took on this role, she had never heard of the production team's ambitions from her agent.

Director Xu said with a forced smile, "No, but I think your influence overseas is growing day by day. Maybe some overseas distributors will come knocking on your door? If someone does, could you introduce us?"

Jinli smiled; so that's what it was about.

She nodded: "I'll let my agent know later. If anyone contacts Chenxi Entertainment, she'll recommend them."

Director Xu observed Jinli's expression and cautiously asked, "Jinli, you're so popular overseas, shouldn't you also take on some overseas gigs and events?"

Jinli: "Probably? Maybe? Perhaps. I haven't finished filming yet, so Sister Fang won't assign me any work. Don't worry, Director."

Director Xu quickly shook his head: "No, no, no, of course I trust you. You are very dedicated."

What I mean is, if you go overseas for promotional events after filming this drama, could you help promote "Counterattack"? Maybe an overseas distributor will actually approach you, wanting to acquire the rights.

Jinli looked at Director Xu with a half-smile.

Director Xu felt a little embarrassed by her gaze. "I was just asking."

Jinli said, "If it were when I wasn't so famous, I would have agreed immediately, but now I have too much influence, so I can't just agree to it casually. You should talk to my agent about this."

As her fame grew, Sister Fang repeatedly emphasized to her that she should not accept gigs indiscriminately or make promises lightly.

Celebrities naturally possess commodity attributes. With her current level of fame, to exaggerate a bit, even her farts would have a price, let alone the promotion she makes during interviews.

Jinli's contract includes an obligation to promote the production team, but this is limited to the domestic market.

If we want to expand our efforts overseas as well.

Sorry, you'll have to pay extra.
Jinli quickly gathered her scattered thoughts and focused more intently on immersing herself in the role.

The character "Jin Xiaoli" isn't difficult to understand, but filming her well is actually more challenging than portraying characters with more distinct and extreme personalities. It's like the saying "the simpler something is, the harder it is to make money"—the more ordinary and unremarkable a character is, the harder it is to bring out her shining qualities.

Therefore, Jinli needs to find a different feeling in this character.

She cannot completely put herself in the shoes of an ordinary underachieving student; instead, she must develop a sense of conviction that "she is different from others."

This way, you can capture your own unique style from those subtle differences, creating an image that is distinct from those created by others.

After the afternoon shoot ended, Jinli only rested for half an hour before rushing to the set that Fangfei had been building for several hours to shoot Fangfei's spring clothing promotional video.

Spring is the season when the earth rejuvenates and all things revive.

Therefore, Fangfei's spring collection this time is also based on flowers, and they have set up a scene that is both gorgeous and poetic.

When Jinli, dressed in her fragrant spring attire, turned and smiled amidst the blooming spring flowers, that fleeting expression and smile seemed to transcend time and space to speak to us—

Yun Xiang's clothes are beautiful and beautiful, and the spring breeze is blowing.

Fangfei's staff couldn't help but exclaim that Jinli looked absolutely stunning in her spring outfit!

Moreover, she possesses a classical charm, a quality that makes her stand out and gives her an air of elegance and composure that comes with the passage of time, setting her apart from other celebrities.

Even though she looks very young, she is unforgettable.

Fangfei's photographer thought to himself, "If only Jinli could be hired to shoot the summer, autumn, and winter seasons as well. Not only can shooting with a celebrity go smoothly, but it can also inspire the photographer."
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Jinli finished shooting Fangfei's spring outfits, and Fangfei launched promotional materials across the entire internet on the third day.

Fangfei didn't focus her promotional efforts on the domestic market this time because Jinli is too popular in China!

The promotional images immediately dominated the trending topics, with netizens gushing over them.

Fangfei didn't need to put in much effort to promote herself; she easily won first place.

This time, they focused their promotional efforts overseas, simultaneously conducting on-the-ground promotions and also making sure to promote online.

Fangfei not only changed the large screens of Jinli's spring clothing on its overseas stores, but also made a special contact with overseas media channels to ask media people to praise Jinli's spring clothing.

The huge success of "Dawn" has drawn attention from overseas netizens to Jinli's activities, but Jinli's overseas fan site has been busted with activity and hasn't been updated at all.

Fangfei suddenly announced Jinli's spring outfits, and Jinli's overseas fan site also updated the photos simultaneously, finally giving overseas netizens something to do.

"Quick, Angie, hurry up and catch up! I want to buy Jinli's spring clothes!"

“That’s Fangfei’s cheongsam. Didn’t you say you didn’t like wearing cheongsams?”

"I may not like it, but for my idol, I can do it!"

Jinli, who wasn't originally a fan of cheongsams, became a fan after seeing this spring's collection.

Not only that, although Ru Meng Ling didn't have Jin Li shoot any new products, they revived and promoted the perfume that sold like hotcakes last year.

Unlike clothes that need to be changed every season, perfume can last much longer.

Fangfei's clothes are not mainstream, but Rumengling perfume can be worn every day. Both brands have expanded their overseas sales thanks to Jinli's overseas influence.

As Jinli's influence overseas continued to grow and rise, she finally wrapped up filming for the drama "Counterattack"!
On the day filming wrapped, Sui Lingfang made a special trip to the film crew.

After Jinli finished filming, she couldn't rest; she had to immediately fly abroad to participate in the promotional activities for "Dawn".

She has already bought plane tickets and will pack them up and send them to Jinli as soon as she leaves the film crew.

In the film crew, after checking her scores and confirming that she would be admitted to her desired university, Jin Xiaoli, played by Jin Li, received her acceptance letter and jumped for joy.

She stood on the street, jumping happily. The streetscape on both sides of the road was beautiful, and the weather was also great, perfect for embracing a new life.

"Cut!" Director Xu shouted through a megaphone, "That's a wrap!"

The rest of the crew clapped and cheered: "Congratulations on wrapping up filming!"

Someone presented Jinli with flowers, and Jinli smiled sweetly, her eyes crinkling slightly.

She said, "Although I can't attend tonight's wrap party, it's my treat, so please eat whatever you like!"

The crew members were also very happy. Wang Hongdou went over and hugged Jinli, hoping to share in her good luck.

Sui Lingfang interrupted Jinli's pleasantries, shoved her into the car, and put on an stern and impartial expression.

Director Xu saw her and wanted to say something to her, but Fang interrupted him.

"Our schedule is very tight. I'll take Jinli to the airport first. If anything comes up, please contact me by phone."

Director Xu: "...Okay."

Actually, he just wanted to build a relationship with his agent so she wouldn't ask for such exorbitant prices.

Jinli removed her makeup in the car; the trip was indeed rushed, and this was a last-minute addition.

Since it was Director Chu's request, Sister Fang couldn't refuse, and Jinli didn't want to refuse either, so they could only do their best.
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"Jinli!"

Director Chu personally came to pick him up at the airport, looking very pleased with himself.

As they walked, the two talked about the current overseas box office performance of "Dawn".

Chu Chenliang said, "We're very lucky. We're already in first place by a wide margin. The production team has already held several promotional events here. We called you here this time because the fans have a high demand for you, and they all really want to see you."

Jinli smiled and said, "That's why I'm here."

The two didn't have much time for pleasantries before getting into the car and heading straight to today's promotional location.

The promotional event has already begun, and the overseas fans are very enthusiastic. They've been waiting for the surprise the production team promised, hoping to see that person.

"Will Jinli really come? My friends in China say she's been filming the whole time and doesn't take on any gigs during filming, so it's hard to see her."

"I don't know. The production team said it was a special surprise. The only thing I can think of is that Jinli appeared. They didn't mention any special surprises at the previous promotional events."

"If Jinli doesn't come, I hope to get some of her merchandise. I really like her."

Suddenly, a commotion broke out, and someone started shouting Jinli's name.

"Jinli! Jinli! Jinli!"

Jinli made a surprise appearance at the overseas promotional event for "Dawn"!

(End of this chapter)