Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 94 The Demoness's Good Will (5.3K)

The car drove smoothly all the way, slowly heading towards the destination.

After getting off the bus, the other five people from Naipaosein were already there.

The six people went upstairs together and took the elevator to the reception room, where they were met by Su Mang, the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar.

The moment Gu Jingyi laid eyes on her, he sensed the confidence that comes from a mature woman. This middle-aged woman was stylishly dressed and well-maintained. Her manners were graceful and elegant, and even during their conversation, a hint of her youthful charm could be seen in her eyebrows.

She is not only the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, but also the president of the entire fashion group. Magazines like Cosmo, which Gu Jingyi will soon appear on, and Bazaar Men, which she has previously appeared on, are both under the Sumang Fashion Group.

Those editors-in-chief need to report the selection and shooting results to her, and Su Mang has great power.

This is also why when Gu Jingyi was shooting the opening issue of "Harper's Bazaar" with Dilraba Dilmurat, the photographer immediately called Su Mang to report the changes he made.

Among all fashion magazines, the opening and closing issues of the year and the “Golden September and Silver October” occupy the most important positions.

Any shooting process is fixed, and any minor changes during the process need to be confirmed with the editor-in-chief to see whether it can be carried out.

Gu Jingyi's clever little idea successfully caught Su Mang's attention.

She boldly adopted Gu Jingyi's design, and even gave Gu Jingyi a certain degree of autonomy in the subsequent poster shooting.

It can be said that Su Mang has been longing for Gu Jingyi for a long time. When he saw him coming, he went up to him and greeted him warmly.

"Jingyi, I've heard a lot about you."

"Hello, Mr. Su"

The two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Su Mang acted as if he hadn't even noticed the others. He only chatted with Gu Jingyi, and Cai Xukun and Chen Linong's smiles were a little strained.

"That's it, Jingyi, go put on makeup with your teammates. Today we're shooting a campus theme. The specific shooting instructions have been sent out. You'll get them in the makeup room when you go put on makeup..."

"it is good"

Gu Jingyi and his teammates walked to the dedicated makeup room and sat down in front of the mirror. A woman in her 40s came over. This was his makeup artist for the day.

After a simple greeting, the two did not exchange much. The female makeup artist just rubbed Gu Jingyi's face, and did not open her mouth at all, but her eyes showed admiration and amazement.

Gu Jingyi was also dozing with his eyes closed, about thirty minutes later.

"Okay, it's done."

Gu Jingyi opened his eyes upon hearing this and looked at himself in the mirror.

It looks not much different from before. The silver-gray hair that was dyed in the second public performance of "Idol Producer" has faded into a beige-gray color with a full texture.

The stylist at Harper's Bazaar simply changed Gu Jingyi's hairstyle slightly, blowing it out into a messy mess. He also lightly applied a layer of makeup on his face, softening his overall look and making it more in line with today's campus theme.

Gu Jingyi looked at himself in the mirror and found that he really looked like a young high school boy.

"Thank you for your hard work," he said politely.

Kun Kun and the others were also done with their makeup. Cai Xukun had light blonde hair paired with a grey cardigan and jeans. Chen Linong wore an orange sweatshirt with jeans. To maintain consistency, they all chose light-colored jeans as a unifying element for their outfits.

Gu Jingyi was wearing a dark grey shirt cut into a vest style today. The clear muscle lines on his arms contradicted the stereotype of passersby that male idols were "paper-thin".

He has a typical figure that looks thin when dressed but muscular when undressed, and paired with a Dior belt and light-colored jeans, he instantly steals the show from his teammates, and his magazine sales will make girls blush and call him "Daddy."

"Ah, Jingyi looks so handsome in this outfit. Sister Cody, can I wear a tailored vest instead of a floral shirt?"

Wang Linkai looked at Gu Jingyi's outfit and was very envious. He was a rapper, so naturally he would say whatever he wanted to say.

"That might not be possible. All the costumes were matched and then reviewed by Teacher Su Mang."

Cody, who was in charge of Wang Linkai, smiled awkwardly but politely.

Gu Jingyi's Cody is also proud of it. Although she has been in this industry for a long time, this is the first time she has met an artist with such a high degree of compatibility.

She leaned over and fiddled with Gu Jingyi's hair as if she was appreciating a work of art. After fiddling with it a little, she became even more satisfied with the final result.

The stoic makeup artist couldn't help but praise everyone in front of them, "Jingyi, your skin is really great. No dark circles or acne marks. You can tell you must have a regular schedule and be very disciplined. Plus, your facial features are so good, I don't need to put on too much makeup for you."

As a makeup artist for a top fashion magazine like Harper's Bazaar, she has worked with many celebrities.

Apart from a few old-school male stars known as "old cadres" who have maintained themselves well, other stars, especially traffic stars.

After a drama makes a splash, they often rush into a frenzy of schedules, appearing on variety shows, and filming commercials. The constant makeup application can lead to poor skin, and the pressure within the industry is immense. Many young artists use "Huazi" to relieve stress, but the numerous negative debuffs can leave their skin dull, rough, and even pitted.

It's very troublesome for makeup artists to apply makeup on them. If they apply too heavy, the makeup will easily cake, and if they apply too light, it won't cover the acne scars.

Gu Jingyi, the young top star, is really the easiest person she has ever worked with.

"Really? Then I should be quite suitable for the fashion industry."

Gu Jingyi chuckled and joked with her.

"Jingyi, you're too modest. If you're not cut out for the fashion world, how could you possibly be endorsed by two top luxury brands? Not to mention being the top male star born after 95. Even in the entire Chinese entertainment industry, you're only slightly behind Chris."

This female makeup artist is also a good fit. Even if people in this circle are introverted in private, they are always graceful and confident at work. Naturally, she would take this rare opportunity to show her kindness to Gu Jingyi.

The other members of Naipaosen are used to it; ever since the start of the "Idol Producer" recording, they have been overshadowed by Gu Jingyi. After his debut, Gu Jingyi has directly taken the lead in traffic thanks to his endorsements of two top luxury brands and the publication of six top magazines.

When the former top-tier star revealed his relationship on Weibo, Gu Jingyi emerged as a rising star. With his top-notch looks and figure as well as the "stage charm" that most attracts idol fans, he easily took in the "homeless" "Lu Wei" sister.

Gu Jingyi’s ability to become the top-tier player in the current league is really due to the right time, place and people.

In fact, the fact that "Idol Producer" became a phenomenal variety show is also related to Lu Han's revelation of his relationship. Isn't it natural that the first trainee program in mainland China would attract the attention of K-pop fans?

Thanks to "A Little Thing Called First Love," Gu Jingyi attracted a wave of drama fans who weren't interested in the stage. With "Idol Producer," his unparalleled stage presence made him a favorite among the "strong admirers." With a series of official announcements of top luxury brands, his "influencer" and "career" fans have found a beacon.

The stage crew had already laid out the path, and Gu Jingyi stood up and led the members to the built interior.

The theme of this issue of Harper's Bazaar is "How to write a love letter". I have to say that Su Mang is indeed worthy of the nickname "Fashion Devil".

She understands her fans' psychology and knows what they want to see.

The content of this time naturally revolves around the three aspects of "campus, men's college, and love".

There were nine chairs placed in the backstage, the kind you see in college elective classes in the movie, with a small table that can be pulled out by pulling out the handle.

Gu Jingyi naturally sat in the middle of the first row, while Cai Xukun and Chen Linong sat in the middle of the second row.

These positions are collectively sealed and are good locations that can enter the fans' field of vision at a glance.

When the photographers saw them come in, they didn't rush to turn on their equipment and let them take pictures.

Instead, he kept adjusting the backlight to allow the boys to adapt to the camera.

The photographer turned on the lights, and the youthful feeling of the room full of young boys sitting together naturally filled the room.

He took a few random test shots and then found that there was a small problem with the background lighting in the studio. His assistant ran over to fix it and everything was almost ready.

As filming was about to begin, I noticed that only Gu Jingyi and Cai Xukun had experience shooting for magazines. The other members had no real-life experience, save for a few extensive training sessions at the company.

"Actually, the content we're going to shoot this time is very simple, just something about campus life. It doesn't matter if you haven't done it before, just express yourself in front of the camera. You can act cool, right? Just act cool in front of the camera this time."

After a brief talk about some key points of the movements and shooting guidelines, the shooting began.

It's just a fashion short film of less than three minutes, so it's not that difficult.

"Classmates, it's time for class..."

As soon as the background instructions sounded, several older boys sitting in their seats also started to move.

Gu Jingyi grabbed the handouts and passed them to Cai Xukun behind him without looking back. The other boys were also distributing them, simulating the process of teachers handing out printed handouts to the first row at the beginning of a university elective course.

This opening is full of life and instantly makes people feel like they are there.

The shoot officially began, with the camera first focusing on Gu Jingyi. He twirled the pencil in his hand, then raised it in a sniper-like motion. Cai Xukun held the pencil to his lips, glancing at the camera with a seductive look.

Chen Linong picked up a pencil and kept drawing on the lecture notes, obviously trying to establish himself as a "model student".

It’s a pity that his carefully designed body language did not make any memorable points in this team seal.

A fashion short film is not a movie, and the unremarkable clips are bound to be edited out of the finished film.

Soon the photographer swept the camera across each member's face, and the first part was completed.

Gu Jingyi didn't work hard on the homework like everyone else. He wrote for a while, then, holding a lollipop in his mouth, glanced at the camera with a cheeky smile.

It immediately reminds people of the "sunshine male god" in every class who is good at sports but average in academics.

The photographer behind the camera's eyes lit up, and he set up the lens to zoom in on Gu Jingyi. He kept clicking, capturing his highlights.

"Okay, everyone, go to bed now. Part two is coming, get ready, Action!"

New instructions came again, and the six older boys began to pretend to sleep.

Wang Linkai, Chen Linong, and You Changjing honestly fell asleep on the small table, while Gu Jingyi and Cai Xukun leaned their cheeks against the table with their arms propped up and dozed off.

The only difference was that Gu Jingyi was more relaxed. He swung his legs over the small table and propped his arms on the side rails, pretending to sleep.

Cai Xukun had his legs placed neatly, his arms resting on the table as he dozed off.

Gu Jingyi's excellent body movements once again show his "Bking". He continued his previous "Ao" sunny male god persona and once again expressed it through his actions.

The photographer behind the camera nodded repeatedly, worthy of Gu Jingyi, who had unlocked six top magazines. His fashion sense and perfection were unique in the industry.

"Wake up, otherwise it will be just sleep talk and not love talk."

The photographer issues new instructions again, but this time the instructions will be edited into the final film as a transition.

Gu Jingyi woke up first, and he stretched lazily in his seat.

He jumped lightly from the chair, pressed down the lecture notes with a pencil, did not look at the camera intentionally, and only showed most of his profile in the center of the camera.

He walked to the edge of the camera and out of the camera's field of view.

The other members also woke up, each in a different way. But none of them were as stunning as Gu Jingyi's. They all stood up.

Chen Linong was still pretending to sleep, with a sweet smile on his face. He looked like he was in a dream and started to steal the show.

Wang Linkai couldn't stand him pretending to be cute again, so he walked in again and patted his shoulder to wake Chen Linong up.

Chen Linong then woke up with a sudden realization, and finally the two of them walked out one after the other.

All that appeared in the camera were a pile of handouts and pencils, neatly arranged.

The recording of the first half is finished, and the second half will follow.

"Reading the nearest book you have will surely inspire you to write a love letter."

The people who answered this question were Chen Linong, Cai Xukun and You Changjing.

Gu Jingyi entered the arena with two other teammates, and they sat in their seats and started to show off. The three of them were in time, shaking their legs.

Finally, she took the lollipop and drew a circle in front of the camera with a smile.

The final part 3 is even simpler, with several people taking turns appearing in front of the camera and taking selfies.

These are all single-person shots. After shooting them all, today's short film will be completed.

The rest is the most important group seal. Because the "Three Sons of Yuehua" are missing from the group seal, some background boards are left blank. After they come back in a few days, we will finish shooting and add them in.

Although it did cause trouble for Gu Jingyi and his group's photo shoot, he understood the "Yuehua Trio" very well.

What else can they do under the oppression of the company?

Du Hua simply felt that the popularity of talent shows was inflated, and she wanted to capitalize on it while the hype was still there. When the money came, she would ride on the wave of popularity, even if it meant getting criticized.

Poor Justin and the others, because Yuehua and idol Century failed to reach an agreement on interests. Not only did they have to work hard in Bangkok, but they also had to be scolded by the group fans and their teammates' fans.

After coming back, he has to work around the clock to make up for the absence from the group, but even so, he will not be reused by Idol Century.

Because of Yuehua's mischief, Tuchuang's "Mei Xuan" was originally expected to benefit from the popularity of Tencent. Backed by a large company, it has access to film and television resources.

Wu Xuanyi's audition for the second female lead in "Legend of Fuyao" also fell through after she "ran out of third place". Tencent would rather promote the third one, and there is no question of first or second place.

Then it would be difficult for the "Three Sons of Yuehua" to be labeled as "insiders" in Taochang.

It’s good that it’s not explosion-proof, and the resources are returned?

After the group cover was filmed, we went to record Side B.

This is also the second version of this shoot, the love talk segment.

After saying those cheesy love words, Naipaosen's photoshoot was a complete success.

However, Gu Jingyi also has several inside pages and an upcoming exclusive interview, and he is the only one in the entire "Milk Foam Forest" who has this treatment.

Don’t ask why, you can only blame the other fans for not working hard enough.

The C position means unprecedented popularity and unrepeatable success.

Huace didn't even ask for these benefits, but Su Mang gave them directly.

It seems that Gu Jingyi must attend this year's "Bazaar Fashion Night".

The teammates all went back in Idol Century's business car. Gu Jingyi leaned in the lounge and drank iced American coffee to adjust his state.

The photographer carefully put away the film and returned to the studio to edit the photos when he saw an unexpected person: Su Mang, wearing a shirt and a hip skirt, standing nearby.

She asked directly, "What do you think of Gu Jingyi?"

"He's very good. He's the most spiritual of all the artists I've worked with. Some stars take a long time to find the feeling you need to convey even after you've explained it to them many times. As soon as Gu Jingyi steps into the camera, he has a strong sense of storytelling."

“I even have the feeling that Gu Jingyi is not shooting magazine covers or fashion shorts, but filming a TV series. He appears in the camera and automatically expands the character’s background and personality without any prompts.”

"He's very relaxed, and every movement is natural and fits the theme perfectly. Most importantly, he's more handsome and talented than Chris Wu. This fashion expression is destined to make Gu Jingyi go far in the fashion world."

When talking about Gu Jingyi, the photographer was full of praise.

As if he was dissatisfied with the empty words he said, he simply turned on the short film.

He stood up and shared his thoughts with Su Mang: "Look, it's the same with taking down the handouts and letting them improvise. Gu Jingyi uses just a few simple movements to show his dislike for studying. He spins a pen there, chuckles at the camera there. He instantly establishes his character and makes him memorable. This Bking feeling is really like a sports student in school."

"The most amazing thing is that his movements when he woke up also echoed each other. Did you see that jump? It really fits the image of a school bully."

"Mr. Su, look at his expression again. It's so natural. And with this angle and this lighting. Wow, I can already imagine the magazine selling out after this short film goes online."

Su Mang flipped through it for a while, rewinding it from time to time to look at the details.

She suddenly spoke up and asked seriously, "What do you think about me betting on Gu Jingyi in advance?"

"what?"

The cameraman was a little dumbfounded. He didn't expect Su Mang to be so optimistic about Gu Jingyi.

"It's decided. I'll talk to Huace later. I can definitely use my connections in the fashion circle to promote Gu Jingyi. Traditional print media is not selling well right now. I can definitely show my favor to Gu Jingyi. The domestic entertainment industry has entered the era of traffic. A top star can bring sales to the magazine that traditional A-list male stars can't."

Su Mang smiled and sat down to make a decision.

(End of this chapter)