Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 266 Liu Tianxian's Cooperation?

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Just when everyone thought that Chris Wu would inevitably fall from grace, his reputation would be ruined, and he would fade out of the entertainment industry.

An unexpected 'twist' occurred.

On the verge of death

Chris Wu signed a contract with "Laiyao Films" in an unusually low-key manner.

This contract was tantamount to a heavy indenture, handing over all his performing arts affairs in mainland China to the company for management.

The cost was high, but it also brought the powerful support of a bigwig in the industry.

Almost overnight, the wind direction changed drastically.

Some well-known directors and actors with deeply intertwined interests seemed to have received a silent command, and they all went from remaining silent to standing up for the cause.

They began to speak out for him, openly or covertly, in public or on social media, trying to muddy the waters.

Furthermore, Chris Wu's team sued Cina for defamation through their lawyers and successfully ruled that her statements did not constitute defamation.

They steer public opinion in their favor, thus reducing public attention to the event.

With this verdict handed down, a deluge of press releases began to imply: "See? I knew it was a lie!"

"This woman is obsessed with money!"

"Can victims also have a reversal of fortune?"

And so, just a few days later,
The wave that swept across the entire internet subsided, incredibly, in an almost eerie way.

All that remained were a mess of melon rinds and the astonished expressions of the onlookers.

—Within the company
"Holy crap, they're still alive?!"

A young assistant on the team stared wide-eyed, his voice filled with disbelief.

"That's fucking ruthless!"

Another veteran publicist gritted his teeth, "They signed a contract that practically sold themselves into servitude! Even more extravagant than Li Yifeng's contract with Taoyuan! They're betting their entire future on this!"

"Would you sign it if you were in my shoes?"

Someone nearby said with a hint of helplessness, "It's better than retiring from the industry entirely and being completely ruined, right?"

"That's what I said..."

The first assistant to speak slumped dejectedly in his chair, "What a pity! Just a little bit short! If only we could have completely subdued him this time..."

"From now on, won't our boss basically have exclusive access to all the top resources in the fashion industry? Sigh!"

Faced with the team's sighs and resentment,

Gu Qing, sitting by the window, was quite calm; there was no trace of surprise or regret on his face.

The incident involving Chris Wu was far from reaching the extraordinary level that followed.

He chatted with his female fans about everything under the sun.
To put it bluntly, it's at most a moral issue; there are far too many people in the industry who do this kind of thing.

Many celebrities, in fact, might even feel that this is making a mountain out of a molehill.
And those fanatical, brainless fans probably wish they could have some kind of relationship with their idols.

But Gu Qing also knew very well
It is because of this incident that such a huge uproar was able to allow this guy to walk away unscathed.

Later on, they became arrogant and reckless, doing things that crossed the line, which can be regarded as a warning and lesson for all artists.

As for the so-called "Four Top Streams" pattern.

Gu Qing shook her head.

He just needs to follow the rules and be a normal person.

In a few years, there will only be one top star in the Chinese entertainment industry.

at the same time,

Although Kris Wu seemed to have narrowly escaped the current predicament.

But the price of this 'victory' was far more than just that piece of paper that sold him into servitude.

Invisible cracks had already spread.

The most direct impact is reflected in his "financial backers"—fashion brands—on whom he relies for survival.

Several high-end endorsement deals that were originally in strong interest and under negotiation have backed out after witnessing this incident.

Even if things have calmed down, what will happen to their brand image if old grievances are brought up again someday?
Even more devastatingly, some of the brands that had already signed contracts and were still in the cooperation period quietly initiated emergency termination procedures behind the scenes.

They are urgently searching for a new spokesperson with a safer and more reliable image.

In this silent reshuffling of resources,

Gu Qing and Lu Han were practically the biggest winners, getting a huge windfall for free.

Especially Gu Qing, who is currently enjoying great popularity, has a youthful and sunny image, and whose works have received excellent reviews. Numerous brands are focusing their attention on him like spotlights, and their favor is evident.

In a short period of time, he easily secured three significant luxury brand endorsements from Chris Wu.

After signing the contract, they were greeted with a large number of gifts from the brand.

As usual, Gu Qing made a long list of gifts, including friends in the industry and senior colleagues she had worked with.

I even remember meeting a few intangible cultural heritage masters briefly and having a pleasant conversation with them when I was in my hometown during the Spring Festival.

He specifically instructed his assistant to prepare a special portion for these veteran craftsmen as well.

The assistant was puzzled: "The brand is happy when the boss gives gifts to celebrities, but giving them to these intangible cultural heritage teachers... Won't the brand be angry?"

Why are you angry?

"Only these masters can truly give products value."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Now that the brand knows, they'd love for me to send out more gifts every quarter."

These accessible luxury brands follow a mass-market approach, focusing on exposure and generating buzz, rather than relying on scarcity to justify their high-end status.

Celebrity endorsement is their best free advertising!

The more they give, the happier they are.

Another thing that pleased Gu Qing was also finalized.

He worked with Guan Qiwen, the costume designer for "The Imperial Doctress".

A long-term cooperation agreement has been formally reached.

Gu Qing invited him to become her design consultant, requiring him to design a few outfits for important occasions each year, including some casual wear.

All materials are included, expenses are reimbursed, and it's even possible to work from home. My annual salary reached a round number: one million.

For Guan Qiwen, this was like money falling from the sky.

They accepted this job but didn't restrict him from taking on extra work.

That's so much better than him working himself to the bone on set and having to endure all sorts of amateurish guidance!
Freedom, high salary, respect, and the best model—it's every designer's dream.

After finishing these chores,

The premiere promotional period for "The Mystic Nine" has also kicked off in full swing.

Tao Factory has invested heavily, combining online and offline channels.
Marketing campaigns featuring various couples are everywhere.

Like the figures of "Zhang Dafoye" and "Er Yuehong".
"Er Yuehong" and "Ya Tou"...

Anyway, I can't live without Gu Qing.

He and Yang Ying truly ushered in a new era of major on-screen couples in the Chinese entertainment industry.

at the same time,

Gu Qing also plunged into the recording studio to begin recording the ending theme song for this highly anticipated drama.

Since major video platforms introduced the function to skip the intro, ending theme songs have become a favorite among all singers.

He put on his headphones, immersed himself in the world of melodies and lyrics, and gradually got into the zone.

however,
Just as he finished recording a chorus, took a short break, and closed his eyes to search for the next emotion—

The phone in my pocket started vibrating incessantly.

It was Li Li, the agent, calling.

Gu Qing frowned, took off her headphones, and answered the phone: "Sister Li? I'm recording a song, what's up?"

On the other end of the phone,

Li Li's voice carried a complex mix of surprise, excitement, and a hint of uncertainty as she spoke rapidly: "Xiao Gu, look at the trending topics on the blog, you're on the front page again, but this time... the situation is a bit special."

"Headlines?"

Gu Qing was slightly taken aback, looking completely bewildered.

What did he do? How can recording a song make it to the trending topics?

Aside from cooperating with the promotion of "The Mystic Nine," Gu Qing has been keeping a very low profile lately, almost like an invisible person.

Filled with doubt, Gu Qing swiped her phone screen and logged into her blog.

When the top trending topic suddenly appeared on the search list, his fingers holding the phone froze instantly.

The large characters on the screen completely exceeded his expectations:

#Gu Qing/Liu Yifei collaborating?!

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(P.S.: Two more chapters to go.)
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