I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Jinli knew that Yajun Watches had made a big decision to hire her as the global spokesperson for their women's watches.

A five-year endorsement contract worth over one billion yuan is something not every brand can offer.

They wouldn't have offered another revenue-sharing contract if they weren't determined, which shows how much Ya-Jun values ​​this shoot.

Knowing that Ya-jun valued it highly, Jin-li also valued this photoshoot, and she specially designed a set of emotional expressions for this clock photoshoot.

This was her first time trying this shooting method, and she didn't know what Ya-jun thought. She decided to shoot according to her own understanding first.

The result was obvious: Ya-jun's photographer was very satisfied.

During a break in the shoot, the photographer came over and asked Jinli, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​using this method to represent a clock?"

The way Jinli is portrayed is neither difficult nor simple.

She personified herself.

The word “objectification” is easily understood when compared to “personification”.

Many people personify objects and give them emotions, but Jinli personifies herself as a clock.

Therefore, the watch she wears is no longer just an accessory to her, but an integral part of her being.

The watch on Jinli doesn't seem out of place at all; on the contrary, it feels perfectly natural.

Jinli said, "In the advertising industry, I've heard it said that celebrities are less expressive than models because their beauty is so strong that it makes the objects look like mere background elements."

So I looked at many supermodels' endorsement works, studied their ways of photographing products, and thought about how to highlight the products.

But I'm a celebrity, not a supermodel, so I can't completely be like them. So I used a clever idea: I used personification to put myself in the shoes of a clock, to express the emotions of a clock.

Jinli specifically said, "This is the first time I've used this method to film. If there's anything wrong, please let me know and I'll fix it immediately."

The photographer quickly shook his head: "No, I think it's great. I was very excited during the shoot. You didn't stand out as much as I thought; instead, you blended in with the clock."

I'm sure Ya-jun is very satisfied with the photos. Your visual expression is so good, it would be a real shame not to take more pictures of you.

The photographer said with great regret.

Actually, he wasn't quite done filming.

The opportunity to work with Jinli was rare, and he cherished it. He thought that even if he encountered any major problems along the way, he would persevere and let Jinli film however she wanted.

I never expected Jinli to be so cooperative, and the shooting techniques she figured out were so expressive.

How many people like this can a photographer encounter in his lifetime?

He also wanted to take more photos, perhaps this set of pictures would be his moment of glory.

Jinli smiled but remained silent, offering no reply.

She can no longer make promises as easily as she used to.

Back when they were just starting out and became famous, they made promises without expecting them to come true.

But now that I'm more famous, I have to be more careful about what I say, because it's something that's sure to come true, and people will definitely take it seriously.

After the morning shoot ended, Jinli took her lunch break.

She didn't go to the hotel, but rested in the lounge provided by Ya Jun.

Although the hotel was very close to the headquarters, she was too lazy to make the trip.

During this time, Chen Qin kept making phone calls to help her with work matters, while Xiao Cheng was promoted to be her personal assistant and driver.

Xiao Cheng was quite disappointed about this.

She also dreams of racing.

Jinli said with a grin, "If you become my assistant, you'll need to keep an eye out for my scripts in the future. You can specifically look for scripts related to racing."

I'll film the last one for you, and then I'll get the director to give you a role as a race car driver, so you can have a go at it.

Xiao Cheng's eyes lit up, "Great!"

When Chen Qin returned after making the phone call, she made sure to lock the door and reported to Jin Li with a surprised expression.

"Jinli, did you know? Mengmeng is going to go public with her relationship, and it's with Yan Xingdong!"

Jinli nodded: "I know, Mengmeng told me about it yesterday. What's wrong? Are you going to deal with this too?"

Chen Qin breathed a sigh of relief: "So you knew? I thought I was getting a completely new piece of gossip."

I wasn't asked to handle it. I'm not Mengmeng's assistant. Fangjie asked me to join the meeting to discuss how to handle public relations and contribute a public relations plan.

If you're not busy this afternoon, I'll have a meeting with my PR team.

Jinli recalled the morning's work process, "Yajun is strictly following the schedule we provided, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Go to the meeting. Xiao Cheng will keep an eye on things this afternoon. It's time you learned these things; if you're going to mentor me specifically, you'll need to know all of this.

Fangjie is getting busier and busier, and she needs to train a few capable assistants.

After all, the development of all members of Pink Girls has already been limited.

Being the manager of a seasoned artist is very convenient.

Some established artists even quit their teams, feeling that they can handle most things on their own and don't need an agent at all.

Some even believe that the gigs their agents get aren't necessarily from the star's perspective, but rather based on various interests, treating the star like a commodity.

If Fang Jie wants to continue developing her career as an agent, what she needs to do most is not to manage established artists, as that would be like retiring.

Instead, the role of an agent is to mentor newcomers, discover their potential, and elevate them to the top. This is how an agent demonstrates their competence.

Or they could do what Zhang Guang did: switch jobs and start their own company.

Xiao Cheng said, "Sister Chen Qin, you can go to the meeting without worry. I'll keep an eye on things on-site."

Xiao Cheng is even more intimidating than Chen Qin. He remains calm in the face of danger, which puts both Jin Li and Chen Qin at ease.

Chen Qin said, "Okay, I'll try to finish as soon as possible."

The afternoon shoot began.

In Studio 1, which is adjacent to Studio 2 where Jinli is located, celebrities also entered and officially began filming.

Gu Cheng was the one who went into Studio 1 to film. He had just gotten off the plane and went straight to Ya Jun's headquarters to film without even taking a break.

While Jinli was taking a lunch break, Gu Cheng was doing her makeup and hair.

Coincidentally, his first shoot also had to showcase the emotions of three different clocks, just like Jinli's initial shoot.

He wanted to present the rigor, absolute rationality, and tender romance of clocks from a male perspective.

The watch he was wearing was a different model; it wasn't a couple's watch, but its color and style were similar to the watches in the three themes Jin Li was photographing. Studios 1 and 2 were filming simultaneously, one with male celebrities and the other with female celebrities, all very professional, much to the delight of the onlookers.

These people are all staff members of Yajun; some are filming crew members, and some are from other floors who came specifically to watch.

"One is beautiful and the other is handsome, and they have such a huge fan base as a couple. Doesn't Ya Jun really consider launching a couple's watch? I feel like it would sell out like hotcakes."

"How do you know Ya-Jun doesn't want to make couple watches? Maybe they've already asked the two celebrities for their opinions, but they both refused."

"Ah, why? I think the two celebrities have a strong chemistry, and Jinli and Gu Cheng are already living together in private, even though they haven't made it public, their fans know it."

"The usual material is enough for the CP fans to enjoy. There's no need to get too involved with each other in business matters. Let's keep our careers separate from our relationships. This is also to take some fans' feelings into consideration."

"That makes sense. If things don't go well in the future, getting too involved in business could cause a lot of trouble."

"The more I watch, the more I want to ship them. How can they both be so professional? Even though they're from two different studios, I can still feel a spark between them."

Celebrities have many details to consider when shooting, and they easily lose track of time when they get busy.

By the time Gu Cheng finished his work, the city lights were already on, and it was already seven o'clock in the evening.

He turned his head to look at Studio Two and found that all the lights were off.

Gu Cheng asked his assistant, "Why are you closing so early at Studio 2 today?"

His photography isn't finished yet; he'll probably be busy until 9 p.m.

The photographer was a bit slow, always nitpicking and striving for perfection, taking hundreds of shots from the same angle.

The assistant smiled and said, "Brother, if you asked me about other things, I wouldn't know how to answer, but now that you've asked about this, I know."

In the afternoon, I chatted with Jinli's assistant, Xiao Cheng, and discovered that Jinli's contract specifically stipulated that the filming time for each action could not exceed 10 minutes.

So their movements were incredibly fast; we can do that next time too.

Gu Cheng thought for a moment and shook his head: "Jin Li did this because she has absolute confidence in the camera. She can control the camera and knows how she looks in front of it."

But I can't; I'm not that confident yet.

Rather than doubting the photographer's professionalism, I'm more likely to suspect my own lack of on-camera presence, which is why I'm willing to follow the photographer's guidance.

The assistant asked doubtfully, "Do celebrities also doubt how they appear on camera?"

Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow: "Of course they will. The less a celebrity has of work or professional recognition, the more they will doubt themselves."

But I'm fine. As long as I treat it as a job, it's not a big deal, especially since the hourly wage is so high.

Moreover, a celebrity's confidence depends on who they are compared to.

He always lacked confidence when facing Jinli.

The assistant suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, brother, I heard something else when I was inquiring about information this afternoon."

Ya-jun asked you and Jin-li if you wanted to release a couple's watch, but you both refused.

Is it to avoid being too closely tied to your career-oriented fans?

Gu Cheng asked in surprise, "We did refuse, but is that what those people really thought?"

The assistant nodded. "Yes, I've heard several people say the same thing, praising you and Sister Jinli for your professional ethics."

Gu Cheng laughed: "That's flattering the two of us."

He said casually, "Ya Jun did suggest launching couple watches, but after discussing it with Jin Li, we both agreed that it was inappropriate."

This is inappropriate, not because we are both a couple and celebrities and need to avoid suspicion in business dealings, but because we feel that given Ya-Jun's current image, we cannot launch a couple's watch.

Ya Jun's women's watches were just starting out, and it was too hasty to launch couple watches, which didn't fit Ya Jun's style, so she refused.

We've also mentioned to Yajun that their current brand image isn't ready for couple's watches. They need to elevate the status of women's watches to a higher level, making them an indispensable product in their line, before discussing couple's watches.

The assistant suddenly realized and said, "You and Sister Jinli are quite kind. No wonder Yajun was so eager to collaborate with you. Which celebrity would talk so much to the brand? They only care about making money."

In the evening, Gu Cheng finished filming and went to the hotel.

Instead of returning to her own room, she went to Jinli's room.

Both of them were a bit tired after a busy day, mainly because Gu Cheng was exhausted. He needed to go find Jin Li to recharge and share some gossip.

"Guang-ge only vaguely knows a little about the captain's relationship."

He knew the captain had someone he liked, but he hadn't been able to win her over, and he wasn't sure who she was. Although he suspected it was Xi Mengze, he wasn't sure because none of us had told him.

Yesterday, the team leader approached Guang Ge and said he wanted to go public with their relationship. Guang Ge was furious.

Jinli imagined the scene and found it hilarious.

"I thought he was mentally prepared, after all, Chen Lin had already run away before."

Gu Cheng added, "He was prepared for the captain to date, but he wasn't prepared for the captain to skip dating and go straight to an official announcement."

"Today, from when I left the film crew to when I got off the plane and came to Yajun's place to film, he didn't send me a single message."

In the past, when I participated in promotional events, he would always send me some reminders and instructions. This is the first time he hasn't sent any; I guess he was too shocked by it.

Jinli suddenly remembered something, "Oh, right, Chen Qin had a meeting with the public relations team this afternoon to discuss Mengmeng's relationship going public. Guang Ge should also be in a meeting."

Gu Cheng suddenly smiled: "I think Luo Yi's days are going to be tough from now on."

Jinli blinked. "How so? Isn't he the safest one?"

There have been no reports of any romantic relationships to date, and it seems there are no plans for them to be in a relationship. At such a young age, she has already entered a phase focused on health and wellness.

Gu Cheng shrugged: "It's precisely because he's too safe that he receives special attention from Brother Guang, who puts a lot of pressure on him to manage his career."

He held Jinli in his arms and told her about the plans after taking Yajun's photos.

"After filming, I have to fly back to the set to continue filming until Lunar New Year's Eve before I come back. Then I'll spend the Spring Festival with you?"

Jinli's eyes sparkled with light as she smiled and said, "Okay."

The following day, Jinli and Gu Cheng continued filming.

The morning's filming proceeded smoothly, and there were no major developments in the entertainment industry; everything was calm and peaceful.

It was like the calm before the storm.

At noon, both Jinli and Gu Cheng's phones rang simultaneously.

The two were eating when they heard a noise and checked their phones. Both of them saw a notification from a blog post announcing the latest and most popular news.

#Xi Mengze and Yan Xingdong go public with their relationship!#
Released through a joint statement from the two companies, it immediately topped the trending searches without waiting for paparazzi to break the news.

The attack caught netizens, fans, and paparazzi completely off guard. (End of Chapter)