Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 183 The Queen Ant with Bigfoot Becomes an Abstract Cultural Symbol! D8 Completely Surrenders, Amazed That She Truly Deserves to Be the White Moonlight!

There are several situations that can lead to being blacklisted.

One type is being falsely accused of illegal or criminal activities—this situation is absolutely intolerable.

We must fight to the bitter end.

Otherwise, over time, netizens will use historical narratives to portray them as people who have committed illegal and criminal acts.

Another type is pornography—this is also absolutely intolerable.

Whether it's true or false, we should at least show our attitude.

Otherwise, even if it's fake, it will become real.

If it's true, then a lawsuit is absolutely necessary; we must not allow ourselves to be stigmatized. Otherwise, what's the difference between a female celebrity and a prostitute if she's branded with a pornographic rumor?

Besides the above, there is another rather peculiar method of reporting wrongdoing.

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When a celebrity is being ridiculed and can't take it anymore, they break down and choose to sue those who are trying to discredit them—that's what netizens find incredibly amusing.

Everyone joined in the commotion.

After all, watching the drama unfold, enjoying the spectacle, and stirring up trouble are almost human instincts.

When a celebrity is the subject of countless memes, it means they're on the path to stardom. They're just waiting to get through this phase before they take off!

Once the trend of using memes subsides and the extreme fans gradually disappear, this vast audience of casual viewers can be turned into our own.

Next, this celebrity will most likely become the darling of all netizens.

Wherever he goes, countless people will bang drums and gongs and shout, "XX is here!"

Then, the streets were deserted as everyone flocked to the area.

Typical examples are Meng Ziyi and Cai Xukun.

However, not everyone is so lucky as to have all the right timing, location, and people to become the darling of the group.

Now, the opportunity for ascension is right in front of Wang Ran.

"Sister Ji, seize this opportunity."

Lu Yunzhou didn't just stand by and watch the show; he immediately called Ji Rujing and told her to intensify her efforts and get all the marketing accounts involved to stir up trouble.

By following Wang Ran's lead, she has completely broken into the mainstream.

"Yunzhou, are you sure? If Xiaomeng finds out, she'll probably explode with rage."

Ji Rujing found this statement somewhat unbelievable.

She thought Lu Yunzhou would ask her to help suppress the hype, but it turned out that Lu Yunzhou wanted her to join the side of the haters and help Wang Ran continue to stir up trouble in the opposite direction.

Does this work too?

I've never seen this before.

Could it be that Lu Yunzhou is planning to replace Wang Ran and put Tian Xiwei in her place?

Tian Xiwei was much more sensible than Wang Churan. She was also treated with more respect within the company.

Unlike Wang Ran, who relies on Lu Yunzhou's favor and has President Qiao's financial support, Tian Xiwei is arrogant and rolls her eyes at everyone.

"OK!"

"I'll operate it."

"For the next two weeks, I will make Xiaomeng the source of joy for all the online haters."

Ji Rujing personally stepped in to help Wang Churan set the pace; how could Xiao Heizi and his ragtag bandits compare?

The resources are simply not on the same level.

In just half a day.

Various topics related to Wang Ran quickly rose to the top of the viewership charts on several video websites.

Moreover, all these videos came up all at once.

One of the videos.

This is a video Wang Ran left behind during her self-introduction at the Shanghai Theatre Academy after reporting for the school.

The Wang Ran in the picture is not as beautiful as she is now; her face still has some baby fat, making her look very young.

Standing in the crowd, Wang Ran introduced herself somewhat shyly: "Hello everyone, my name is Wang Ran. My hobbies are singing and writing. I'm very good at cooking, especially porridge—my biggest dream is to become a real actress and win various Best Actress awards."

Immediately afterwards, another edited video followed.

That was a memorable scene from Wang Ran's appearance on "The Birth of an Actor".

In one of her performances, she cried out in anguish, "Mom has been gone for 10 years," but due to a misinterpretation of the lines, it was misheard as "Ants have been racing for 10 years."

As she spoke, she stomped her foot hard. At that moment, the photographer quickly zoomed in for a close-up of her large foot.

The two videos were combined and played continuously, accompanied by absurd music.

It directly became—"My name is Wang Churan, and my biggest dream is to become a real queen ant."

Accompanied by a big stomp of the ground!

Like the beating of drums.

The video garnered an astonishing number of views, and by the afternoon, the nickname "Queen Ant with Bigfoot" had become a viral sensation.

In addition, there is the song "In the Name of the Feet," which was renamed "In the Name of the Queen Ant," and its popularity has spread even further.

It quickly became a national meme.

The "ghostly" (parody/meme) section is flooded with massive amounts of derivative works.

One of the most popular and hilarious videos has over 400 million views!

Various iconic scenes from "Queen of Tears" have been re-edited, featuring ant antennae and dialogue transformed into the rustling sounds of ants.

Viewership surged.

At the same time, the search index for "Queen of Tears" has increased significantly.

The TV station that bought the second round of rights was overjoyed.

Because this drama is currently in its second run, and its ratings were already good, but Wang Ran has boosted them even further.

The ratings surged again.

Many netizens who hadn't watched the show came over to watch the spectacle.

After enjoying the spectacle, they went online to play with internet memes.

A complete closed loop has been formed.

After being pranked for several days, Wang Ran's studio commissioned a law firm to send lawyer's letters to the various prank platforms.

The allegations allege that the videos on those platforms deliberately defamed Wang Churan, misused her image, and used insulting language, thus infringing upon Wang Churan's rights of reputation, image, and performer's rights.

Such a large-scale smear campaign has made some netizens worry that they might inexplicably get into trouble.

For a time, many people did indeed restrain themselves.

However, these netizens never imagined that the platform and Ji Rujing had already reached an agreement.

This lawyer's letter was just sent out casually.

They will never sue in court.

At the same time, Ji Rujing also paid some "protection money" to various platforms, asking them to promote Wang Ran's prank videos more.

Meanwhile, the platform received a hint, and there was a massive amount of traffic to be had.

At this critical juncture, they unanimously chose the most righteous path.

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That was a cold response to the lawyer's letter from Wang Ran's studio: "We have received it and believe the law will deliver a just verdict!"

This caused an uproar across the internet!

Holy crap!

"This platform is awesome! They've chosen to take a hard line and send a lawyer's letter!"

"Celebrities are nothing but toys for capital. Platforms are the real big capital. Celebrities simply can't afford to offend platforms."

"Wang Cheran, you've really lost your mind! You even dare to offend the platform? Be careful you don't get blacklisted!"

"I advise Wang Cheran, everyone is doing you a favor by criticizing you. If you know what's good for you, just accept it! Don't make a futile struggle!"

"Lu Yunzhou gets joked about drinking porridge every day, and he doesn't say anything. You, who just wants some porridge, are so arrogant? You deserve to be criticized!"

Unbeknownst to netizens, the two parties had already colluded to capitalize on this surge in online traffic.

They just felt that Wang Ran was far too arrogant.

Immediately, many haters were provoked to a backlash, viewing the lawyer's letter as a suppression of their fan-created culture.

After the lawyer's letter was sent, Wang Ran's parody videos increased more than tenfold overnight.

Users across all platforms have almost united as one.

"Queen Ant with Bigfoot" and "Queen of Athlete's Foot" have completely separated from Wang Cheran herself and become a unique internet symbol.

Besides that, according to some unofficial source, Wang Ran's favorite private phrase is: "You noob, I'm going to stomp you to death!"

Thus, a GIF of a barefoot immortal stepping on a chick went viral on the internet.

Pudong Airport.

Wang Churan and Yang Mi finally returned from New York.

Not long after getting off the plane, Wang Ran's executive agent was on high alert.

Because the airport was packed with people, and countless trolls had spontaneously gathered, holding signs that read "Queen Ant with Bigfoot" and "Queen of Athlete's Foot."

The signs, such as "Master of Porridge Drinking" and "Successor of the Eye-Roller," await Wang Ran's appearance so he can mock her to her face.

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The executive agent knew Wang Ran's temper; how could he stand being treated like this?

"Boat girl, let's go!"

Don't look back.

The executive agent, accompanied by bodyguards arranged by the company, escorted Wang Ran quickly into the VIP passage.

They prevented Wang Ran from seeing anything outside.

However, Wang Chiran faintly heard someone outside calling, "Wang Chiran, Wang Chiran—"

The sound was deafening, like a tidal wave.

"Am I that popular?"

Wang was somewhat surprised, but also excited, and a little proud.

Yang Mi was also on the same flight back to China as her.

I've never seen Yang Mi's fans cheer so loudly.

"I'm so touched that so many fans came to pick me up at the airport. Can I say hello to them?"

At this moment, Wang Ran finally experienced the joy of being a top celebrity.

So cool.

This silenced even Yang Mi, who was at the peak of her popularity!

This shows that the 85-generation actresses are past their prime, and the 95-generation actresses are about to rise to prominence!

I, Wang Ran, will take up the banner of the 95 Flowers without hesitation!

Who else but me deserves the throne?

"Boat girl, don't look back—hurry up and go!"

At this moment, no matter how much Wang Ran begged, the executive agent refused to let go, and together with the bodyguard, pulled Wang Ran and forcibly pushed her into the nanny car.

The driver stepped on the gas and drove off, never lingering at the airport for even a moment.

Once outside, Wang Ran finally saw clearly what those signs said.

Where are her fans?

They're all her haters!

She doesn't know when it started, but the whole world is her enemy.

Seeing the swarm of black swarms outside, Wang couldn't help but curse, "Damn it!"

At the same time, she added in her mind, "You noob, don't think I don't know, you're the one leading me on."

I'm going to stomp you to death!

When he returned home, Tian Xiwei was also there.

Wang Churan felt wronged and told Tian Xiwei about what had happened to her these past few days, hoping to get Tian Xiwei's sympathy and comfort.

"Second sister, congratulations!"

To everyone's surprise, after hearing this, Tian Xiwei looked at Wang Churan with immense envy.

Wang Churan stared at Tian Xiwei in utter astonishment, then her anger flared: "You, Tian Dali! My house is about to collapse, and you're so happy? You don't even bother to pretend?"

"Second sister, you've misunderstood."

Tian Xiwei, holding Wang Ran's hand, revealed a secret known only to everyone in the company: "Second Sister, you don't know this. Do you really think that the reason you have such a large amount of negative attention is because netizens did it spontaneously?"

"wrong!"

"All of this was orchestrated by Sister Ji behind the scenes, who bought traffic for you across the entire internet, allowing your scandals and fan-made parody videos to go viral."

"Congratulations, Second Sister! You've gone from an ordinary popular actress to a viral sensation!"

"You are no longer yourself."

"From this moment forward, you are one of the symbols of abstract internet culture!"

"In the 50 years of China's internet history, if a book were to be published someday, mentioning this summer vacation, your name, Wang Ran, would definitely be an insurmountable mountain."

"Second sister, from a certain perspective, you've already made history!"

Tian Xiwei pretended to be very envious of Wang Ran, all in a serious tone.

Actually, she had a really tough time acting, and she was holding back tears.

"Sister Ji led the team, and they've been posting my hilarious videos all over the internet. Does my brother know about this?"

Wang Churan was so angry that her teeth itched, and she also remembered that she really didn't know how to behave properly at the company.

At this moment, she couldn't help but sigh and said, "I admit that at the company, I only have eyes for my brother, and I don't really pay attention to Sister Ji and Uncle Da. But, Sister Ji doesn't really care about my affairs anyway. My brother takes care of everything himself—"

At this point, Wang Churan suddenly paused for a moment.

"Wait, there's a problem here."

"How dare Sister Ji bypass my brother and organize an online army to stir up trouble for me across the entire internet?"

"I think I understand something."

In an instant, Wang Ran seemed to have discovered the truth. She felt a chill run through her body from head to toe and plopped down on the sofa.

She tilted her head slightly back, looking at the ceiling, and couldn't help but exclaim, "No!!!"

The sound was hoarse and desperate, utterly tragic, like snow falling in June!

At this moment, Wang Ran finally realized that her biggest hater was not Cai Xukun, but Lu Yunzhou!

Her bedmate!

Her beloved!

The love of her life!

All the negative information and fan creations only spread across the internet with Lu Yunzhou's tacit approval!

Otherwise, if Lu Yunzhou makes a few phone calls, those platforms will give him face. Although they won't take down all the videos, they will definitely help control the popularity.

After all, these platforms prioritize money over integrity.

As for the money to suppress trending topics, Lu Yunzhou will definitely pay for it.

But now, the negative trending topics have not only not been suppressed, but have become even more noisy.

After much thought, Wang Churan concluded that there was only one possibility: Lu Yunzhou did indeed provide the money, but it was "adding fuel to the fire," helping her viral videos go viral.

"My brother doesn't like me anymore."

"He watched me make a fool of myself and did nothing about it."

"Is this a sign that they're cutting ties with me?"

Thinking of this, Wang felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

No, it won't happen.

If his brother wanted to cut ties with him, why did he still ask Uncle Da to prepare a song for him and let him pursue a career based on his talent?

At this moment, Wang Ran turned to look at Tian Xiwei and found that Tian Xiwei was giving her a sweet smile, with dimples showing at the corners of her mouth.

You're something else, Tian Dali.

Why are you laughing so happily while I'm making a fool of myself?

At that moment, Wang Churan wished she could grab Tian Xiwei and jump off the building together.

Let's all just perish together.

This world is no longer worth her lingering in.

"By the way, Sister Chuan, your brother wrote a song for you. Go to Uncle Da's studio as soon as possible and record it."

Seeing the madness in Wang Ran's eyes, Tian Xiwei immediately stopped joking and reassured him, "Big Brother said that while you're still popular, we'll turn all the negative attention into positive attention. We'll do a complete transformation to help you soar to new heights!"

Traffic needs to be converted.

Having traffic alone is useless; you must have content to convert that traffic into your own fans.

Dilraba's management team is well-versed in this approach.

Although Ji Rujing wasn't particularly skilled at it, she naturally learned some tricks from watching a lot of things.

"Xiaotian, I still think you're gloating."

The words were serious, and the approach was correct, but Wang Ran always felt that Tian Xiwei was just watching her make a fool of herself.

"Second sister, why do you think that way? I'd like to congratulate you."

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Tian Xiwei was somewhat angry upon hearing this.

She suddenly stood up, looked down at Wang Ran, put her hands on her hips and scolded, "Second sister, I know you look down on me."

You've always felt that I stole your boyfriend.

"But when I liked my older brother, when I went to Milan with him, you were nothing at all."

"You've always taken advantage of being favored and arrogant."

"I admit it, your older brother really likes you the most. No matter how much trouble you cause, he'll help you sort it out."

"However, you have only yourself to blame for the current situation."

"If you hadn't posted that photo of yourself eating porridge in New York, would you have been ridiculed by the entire internet?"

"You almost ruined my brother's life. And now you still have the nerve to act so self-righteous?"

"We racked our brains to turn you into an abstract girl and downplay the old photos of you eating porridge."

"Think about it yourself. If you were a flawless, stunning beauty, fans would all think you and Big Brother were a match made in heaven. Since Big Brother already has his perfect match, what are they still doing here?"

"But if you're a funny and abstract girl, fans will think you're a good person, and Big Brother will be happy to be with you. Even though you're not perfect, it's still nice to have you by Big Brother's side."

"As for the photos of you showing affection in public before, your fans will only think that you are a silly girl, not that you are a scheming person who deliberately embarrassed everyone."

"Do you understand the nuances involved here?"

Without a professional team to help Wang Ran manage public opinion, female celebrities cannot stir up any controversy on their own.

Unless, of course, a female celebrity possesses extraordinary writing skills and can craft a beautiful essay.

Unfortunately, it doesn't exist.

A female celebrity with such excellent writing skills wouldn't let herself get caught in a media storm—instead, she would choose to stand on a higher level, manipulate public opinion, and achieve her ulterior motives.

Wang Churan was determined to be the perfect queen, so she appeared very affected and awkward.

Tian Xiwei, on the other hand, was completely unpretentious.

Over time, everyone in Tie Gan's fan group came to like Tian Xiwei.

Wang Churan could sense this herself, so she stopped posting as much afterward.

Now that something has happened, no one is speaking up for her; everyone is just watching the show.

Only Lu Yunzhou went to great lengths to help her convert traffic.

Thinking about it this way, Wang Ran was deeply moved and said with some shame, "So, my brother helped me buy popularity and encouraged those who made parody videos for me, all for my own good?"

Although Wang Churan wasn't particularly clever, she understood the unspoken meaning behind Tian Xiwei's words.

At that moment, she felt a little guilty, but mostly warm.

"Second sister, I really envy you. You caused such a big mess, and eldest brother did everything he could to clean up your mess without uttering a single complaint."

"I knew it! That's why Sister Tangtang was counting down the days until she was added to the family genealogy. Once she's on the genealogy, the treatment is completely different."

Even if you rebel, your elder brother won't blame you.

After expressing her envy of Wang Ran, Tian Xiwei clutched her chest and said with great anticipation, "Fortunately, it'll be my turn in two years. Then I'll have that kind of treatment too."

"Xiaotian, you're a nice person too."

Tian Xiwei is straightforward and doesn't pretend to know things, which makes Wang Ran feel like she's a good sister.

Tian Xiwei would definitely not speak ill of herself to Lu Yunzhou; in fact, she would probably say a few words to defend herself.

Liu Haocun is not suitable.

They talk behind my back all day, and I bet they've said a lot of bad things about me.

"To receive a compliment from my second sister makes my life worthwhile. After all, my second sister is my eldest brother's number one fan, and her taste is the best in the world. If my second sister thinks I'm good, my eldest brother will only think I'm even better."

Tian Xiwei is truly a language expert.

This flattery made Wang Ran extremely happy.

What Wang Churan is most proud of is that when Lu Yunzhou was nothing, a recent graduate with no job or income, she fell in love with him and tried to bump into him every day.

Back then, she didn't care that Lu Yunzhou had a fool like Cai Xukun as a friend. She didn't even misunderstand that Lu Yunzhou was a fool too.

How could their judgment be bad?

【The Emperor's Imperial Guard Universe No. 1 Squad】.

"Sisters, I found a photographer in Europe to take pictures of Zhouzhou's various activities after she arrived in Milan."

"Today, I'd like to share something with you."

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Lu Yunzhou waiting at a red light.JPG

Lu Yunzhou Fishing.JPG

The young heiress posted several photos in a row, saying regretfully, "Sigh, it's a pity there aren't any exciting photos. They're all just normal pictures."

If it's a provocative photo, she'll keep it to herself and won't share it with others.

Some fans, after liking Lu Yunzhou for a long time, have developed a misconception that they are having a long-distance relationship with him.

Of course I'm worried if my boyfriend goes to Europe.

My main concern is that my boyfriend might cheat on me.

So, the young rich woman found a proxy photographer in Europe to follow Lu Yunzhou and see what he was up to.

"The wealthy woman from Tan Palace has arrived."

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As soon as this person appeared, several fans in the group rushed out to greet him: "Your Highness, I have a question. Your family sells shoes, so why did you have Zhouzhou deliver shoes to your father? What were you thinking?"

This wealthy woman from the Tan Palace also has a very special nickname: "Little Zhou".

[Zhou Xiaozhou]: "The shoes my family sells aren't high-end enough. My dad doesn't even wear our own shoes himself. Korui is a high-end Italian brand that's been taken over by Chinese buyers and is currently very popular. Plus, Korui doesn't make ready-made men's shoes; they're all custom-made. My dad also cares about his image."

"Also, what many people may not know is that my dad also made leather boots in Wenzhou 20 years ago. My hometown is Qingtian in Lishui. So Zhouzhou and I are practically from the same hometown."

"I just wanted my dad to see what level Wenzhou leather shoes have reached these days. After wearing the Kourui shoes, my dad exclaimed with great emotion, 'Top-notch domestic products!'"

"I asked him directly, 'Can our family form a marriage alliance with the Lu family? After the alliance, our two families can expand and strengthen our shoe business, making it a bestseller worldwide.'"

"Guess what my dad said?"

"He pondered for a long time, and surprisingly, he didn't scold me. Instead, he thought it was worth a try."

"Then, in front of me, he made several phone calls to friends, and finally found one who had some business dealings with Kou Rui, saying he would ask the Lu family for me!"

"Haha—I almost knelt down before my dad and praised him as the best dad in the world!"

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Upon hearing this, everyone in the group was incredibly envious.

Rich women are different.

A single phone call can find a middleman to help with the marriage proposal.

"It doesn't matter if the Lu family doesn't agree."

"At least I'll know who my rival is. Then I'll have someone keep an eye on him every day, and if he ever makes a mistake, I'll tell my brother."

"I can come in as a substitute!"

The young heiress announced her battle plan in the group, which drew cheers and applause from the group members.

At least, the wealthy woman's spending money to investigate will let people know whether Lu Yunzhou's girlfriend is actually Wang Ran.

"Why."

Just then, the young heiress sighed and said, "I can tell you all definitively that my brother's girlfriend is not Wang Churan."

Upon hearing this, the group chat immediately buzzed with excitement: "Really?"

"The boat girl isn't the real empress—so, she's been framed? Then why hasn't she said a word? I thought she was guilty."

Just then, [Oar Only Three Inches] popped up and said, "I was never like that. I've said it so many times. You just don't believe me. There's no point in saying more. I'm too lazy to explain."

Someone pressed on, asking, "Really not?"

It's unclear whether this question was directed at the wealthy young woman or at Wang Churan.

In order to clear Lu Yunzhou's name and to clear himself of suspicion, Wang Ran said righteously, "I swear to God once again, if I am the Empress, may I really get athlete's foot and never be cured for the rest of my life."

This oath is too vicious, even more vicious than the oath that everyone should drink porridge.

Because the vow that everyone should drink porridge sounds like a joke.

And this might come true.

Just then, the little rich girl [Zhou Xiaozhou] also said, "What my dad's friend meant was that Zhouzhou has a childhood sweetheart who has been waiting for him. I don't know the girl's exact name, I only know that her surname is Zhang, and she might be that biggest online hater, [Sister Octopus]."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the group suddenly realized what was going on.

"So that's how it is! No wonder Sister Octopus always criticizes Brother—it's because love has turned into hate."

"That's not all. There are two other people online who seem to be Sister Octopus's sisters, one in Italy and the other in Germany. No matter what topic her brother is talking about, they always ask in the comments: 'When is brother-in-law going to run away?' Just let them know, don't let the older sister know."

"By the way—it seems that Sister Octopus has recently changed her IP address to Switzerland."

"My brother went to Italy, but didn't stay long before heading to Switzerland—was he going to talk things out with Sister Octopus?"

"Otherwise, if my brother becomes a star for life, is Sister Octopus going to never get married and wait for him forever? If that's the case, then I'll have to wish them well!"

"Actually, Sister Octopus and her brother are the perfect match in terms of social standing. Plus, they're childhood sweethearts, it's like watching 'Queen of Tears'."

"etc!"

"I think I understand now—I have a thought: maybe 'The Queen of Tears' was made for Sister Octopus?"

"My brother had already foreseen how painful it would be for him to marry Sister Octopus, so he tearfully refused to be a kept man."

The group chat was buzzing with excitement.

Everyone really wants to know who Lu Yunzhou's girlfriend is.

I don't know any specific girlfriends, I only have an abstract concept—they can't find anyone even if they focus all their efforts on one, so they can't just keep searching for someone out of thin air, right?

At this moment, [Zhou Xiaozhou] posted some more pictures: "These are some photos of my brother in Switzerland. I had someone take them for me."

"He thought that no one would know him in Switzerland, so he dared to openly drive to the supermarket to buy milk."

"He even went fishing by the lake alone."

"When he was fishing and sunbathing by the lake, it seemed like he was recognized. Two girls went over and took pictures with him, and he looked a little surprised—haha, so cute!"

"By the way, the elegant middle-aged woman next to him in this photo is my mother-in-law. It turns out she's always lived in Switzerland. No wonder I've never met her before."

What mother-in-law?

This is Lu Yunzhou's mother.

Because after Zhang Ruonan became pregnant, Lu Yunzhou's mother went to Switzerland to take care of Zhang Ruonan.

"Everyone can rest assured now, right?"

Even in Switzerland, my brother never has a girlfriend—he's definitely the number one boyfriend in the Chinese entertainment industry. You guys can forget about queuing up for congee. You might as well go pick your toothpicks next door!

After finishing her chat in the group, the young heiress found Tian Xiwei for a private chat: "Sister Tian, ​​how did I do today?"

Tian Xiwei kept praising, "Although you were just telling the truth, there are photos to prove it. This should help clear your brother's name of the dating rumors."

To reward the young heiress for her help, Tian Xiwei thought for a moment and then said, "After my brother returns to China, there will probably be a movie premiere. I've arranged for you to sit behind him. The opportunity is yours. It's up to you to seize it."

"Thank you, Sister Xiaotian."

The young heiress said gratefully, "By the way, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I told my dad that this year's company Mid-Autumn Festival gifts will be Kiko's gift certificates. I hope they can help you, Sister Xiaotian, achieve some sales targets."

In return, Tian Xiwei made a promise: "Xiao Zhou, you are truly my good sister. After the new autumn products are launched, I will take you to Kourui to choose the new items as a gift from me."

Milan Fashion Week is larger than New York Fashion Week.

After all, New York is a modern metropolis, but it lacks the heritage of a century-old brand.

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Tom Ford is New York's biggest luxury brand, and it hosts the opening show of Fashion Week every year.

In Milan, there are far too many century-old luxury brands.

It's like gods fighting.

The number of Chinese celebrities invited to Milan Fashion Week this year is also greater than those invited to New York Fashion Week.

After the huge success of "Story of Yanxi Palace", Empress Fucha Qin Lan had to attend 4 fashion shows in a row, making her the busiest person at this fashion week.

However, her traffic is too low.

He has great works, but he's too old and his popularity has waned, so he can't sell products anymore.

The biggest draw and top influencer at this year's fashion week is still Dilraba.

In the past, Lu Yunzhou would have kept his distance from Dilraba, because any contact would have been seen as giving her free publicity.

But this time is different.

Because Jiahang was already in his possession.

Although Dilraba was invited by Dolce & Gabbana as their spokesperson, everyone, including Dolce & Gabbana themselves, knew that Dilraba was Lu Yunzhou's person!

Dolce & Gabbana just hopes that Dilraba has some professional ethics.

airport.

Before getting off the plane, Chen Yuqi's executive agent received a text message from Lu Yunzhou.

She turned around, excitedly grabbing Chen Yuqi's arm and saying, "Seventh Sister, Big Brother said he's coming to pick you up personally. You're so important!"

Chen Yuqi looked at her executive agent speechlessly: "If I said I didn't originally want to come to Milan, would you believe me?"

The executive agent laughed and shook her head: "Of course I don't believe it. Seventh Sister, do you think I'm a fool? Which female celebrity wouldn't want to come to Milan for the fashion show? 'Ashes of Love' was a huge hit this summer, so you coming to the show is a perfect fit."

Chen Yuqi smiled awkwardly: "Ashes of Love was indeed a huge hit, but I was just the second female lead. Even the lead actress, Yang Xiaozi, didn't come. If I come to a fashion show, who won't gossip?"

Upon hearing this, the executive agent scoffed, "Who dares to gossip? Those people are just jealous of you. Seventh Sister, you don't need to take it to heart. Everyone knows you're the apple of Big Brother's eye."

Deng Lun and Luo Yunxi, the two main male actors from "Ashes of Love", both came to the fashion show.

The female lead, Yang Xiaozhi, did not attend.

Chen Yuqi, the second female lead, wasn't even qualified to play the part.

However, after Chen Yuqi finally became popular, Lu Yunzhou casually sent her an invitation to attend the fashion show at Kourou.

This is essentially a company benefit.

Lu Yunzhou wanted Chen Yuqi to experience the vanity that comes with fame. He hoped that after this experience, Chen Yuqi would work even harder and dedicate herself to the company.

Stop being a salted fish.

Everyone else was desperately climbing up, but Chen Yuqi, instead of being brave and diligent, actually wanted to hide.

How can someone with this kind of mentality survive in the entertainment industry?

How do I generate traffic?

How can we help Lu Yunzhou promote his products?

Although Lu Yunzhou has found a replacement, it will still take He Shiyu at least two more years to develop.

At this critical juncture, no one can replace Chen Yuqi as a rising star in period dramas.

"So, will I be competing against females later?"

Chen Yuqi sighed, already sensing that a brief chaotic scene would unfold outside the airport later.

"Seventh Sister, you ask me? How would I know? You need to actively try to figure out what Eldest Brother is thinking. Isn't that what you should be doing?"

The executive agent regarded Chen Yuqi as Lu Yunzhou's little darling. It's a basic skill for a little darling to please her master.

Why do you still need to ask yourself this question?

If I had that ability, I would have done it myself long ago.

"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move."

Chen Yuqi snorted and led a few people out of the airport.

Upon arriving at the parking garage, Chen Yuqi saw several luxury cars pull up, but they all seemed to be waiting for someone.

After a while, Kou Rui's convoy finally arrived.

As soon as Lu Yunzhou got out of the car, the female celebrities who were waiting in the airport terminal immediately went into "business mode," coming out one by one to greet him.

Their convoy had been waiting for a long time, but these people refused to leave, insisting on waiting for Lu Yunzhou to appear and greet them before they would depart.

"Brother, you've worked hard, entertaining customers every day. You must take care of your health. Don't let those vixens drain you dry."

Seeing this, Chen Yuqi couldn't help but smile at Lu Yunzhou, her tone slightly teasing.

"Stop making sarcastic remarks."

Lu Yunzhou snorted and said to Chen Yuqi, "Once you're here, don't think about being a slut. These next two days, be my female companion."

I can't hold my liquor, can you help me avoid drinking?

"oh."

Chen Yuqi didn't think much of it.

As a drunkard, she helped Lu Yunzhou fend off drinks; wasn't that making the best use of her?

Hearing this, the executive agent was overjoyed. He pulled Chen Yuqi's hand and led her to the back seat, excitedly saying, "Seventh Sister, you're truly amazing. Big Brother really spoils you. On the surface, he's having you fend off drinks, but actually, he's introducing you to executives of luxury brands."

"The drinking parties that the eldest brother goes to are not usually accessible to celebrities."

"A while ago in New York, Yang Mi went to a high-end private Estée Lauder party with her older brother. She was so happy that she released press releases for a whole week."

"She even had her subordinates boast that she rejected Jane Lauder's advances and didn't sell her Kiko shares, demonstrating the backbone of a Chinese star!"

"Yang Mi is really good at marketing."

"New York is nothing. Italy is the big brother's stronghold. I reckon there will be many prominent Italian political and business figures attending these banquets over the next few days."

"Also, I heard a rumor that my brother's uncle is currently running for councilor in the Piedmont region. My brother is probably here to campaign for his uncle."

"If you can make an appearance at this big event, I'll ask the company for publicity resources to hype you up."

The managing agent is too eager to advance!

In this industry, aligning yourself with the right people is crucial. The more favored Chen Yuqi is, the greater her potential for advancement.

Moreover, the competition within the company is extremely fierce.

Tang Yan is the company's eldest sister and a founding member. She is undoubtedly the top sister.

Wang Churan has become the first female top influencer born after 95!

Tian Xiwei is a rising star in the fashion industry.

Liu Haocun, the youngest Best Actress winner, is the lead actress in a $10 billion visual blockbuster.

In addition, there is Zhao Liying, a partner whose performance is almost the best among the post-85 actresses, a true queen of TV dramas.

The most unassuming actress, Dai Si, is the female lead in "Wolf Warrior 2," a film that currently holds the record for the highest-grossing domestic film!

Anyone we randomly pick out would be a treasure, a gem, a star in the hands of any other agency.

Chen Yuqi can't compete with any of them.

However, Chen Yuqi was lucky. She joined the company at the same time as Lu Yunzhou. When Lu Yunzhou was penniless, she treated him to milk tea every day and they became good friends.

Of course, the most important thing is that Chen Yuqi joined the company the earliest and had the best relationship with Zhang Ruonan. She even bought coconuts for Zhang Ruonan.

"Xiao Ai, you're here. You look good."

"Nazha is waiting for you at the hotel. You two should get some rest. The big show in a couple of days will need your support to make me proud."

The person Lu Yunzhou came to pick up was Zhang Tianai.

This is the opening female model for the Cora Fashion Show.

In February, Zhang Tianai's runway show went very well, so Lu Yunzhou didn't want to break this tradition.

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Zhang Tianai opened the show, while Gulnazar closed it.

There are more guests attending this year than last year.

Because Prince Khalifa will bring his friends from the Gulf region to show their support.

A group of nouveau riche princes could easily buy out all of Kourry's new collection this season with just a few orders.

"Boss, I'll get in the car first. Dilraba will wait for you in the back."

Zhang Tianai gave Lu Yunzhou a light hug and whispered in his ear, "She's been longing for you for so long."

"Naughty."

Lu Yunzhou gently patted Zhang Tianai's shoulder and then walked away.

As arranged by the driver, Zhang Tianai took another car.

After getting into the car, Zhang Tianai took out her makeup mirror and specially took out Kiko's [Nazha Rose] lipstick, applying some to her red lips.

It really is quite beautiful.

But looking at her own beautiful, fiery red lips in the mirror, Zhang Tianai suddenly felt a sense of comparison: "We're both spokespeople for Kourei, but Nazha has them, so why don't I?"

However, she also had to admit that Nazha's physical attributes were indeed stronger than hers.

In that case, her qualifications must far surpass those of Gulnazar.

"Little Boat Bro, who are you looking at? I'm standing right in front of you, and you just walk right over my head to look at someone else?"

The person who walked out of the covered bridge was not Dilraba, but Li Xin.

"Qinqin, I saw you taking pictures over there, so I didn't want to disturb you," Lu Yunzhou said casually, making up an excuse.

These female celebrities seem to have a mission; they also need to take some photos at the airport for promotional purposes.

It's euphemistically called an airport fashion show.

I don't know who came up with this idea, but it's become quite popular in the last two years.

"Brother Xiaochuan, I heard that Kou Rui is putting on a wedding dress show this time?" Li Qin seemed to be making conversation out of nothing.

However, when discussing business, we won't cross any lines.

She is very sensible.

"good."

Lu Yunzhou nodded slightly: "For haute couture wedding dresses, there are more clients willing to pay. After all, most women still yearn for love, especially on their wedding day."

A wedding is the biggest platform for a woman to showcase herself in her life.

It is the only chance for many people to be the protagonist in their lifetime.

His vanity is off the charts.

On such an occasion, one would definitely need to buy an expensive wedding dress to complement oneself.

Therefore, haute couture wedding dresses are actually the most profitable category among haute couture gowns.

Lu Yunzhou didn't know before that he had never been married.

After learning about it, he immediately added content related to the female protagonist's longing for marriage to "Queen of Tears" and "Fairy Castle 2".

After promoting the two works, Lu Yunzhou had a premonition that starting in the second half of the year, Kou Rui's haute couture wedding dresses would open up a completely new situation.

"Qinqin, if you need a wedding dress when you get married, I'll give you the biggest discount."

Lu Yunzhou said very seriously.

These female celebrities are actually high-quality clients of these haute couture wedding dresses.

Because female celebrities naturally need to compete with each other.

On one hand, they themselves want to compete with each other; on the other hand, their fans, companies, and teams do not allow these female celebrities to be trampled on.

"Brother Xiaochuan, you really know how to do business."

Faced with these words, Li Qin felt bitter and didn't know what to say.

She was already heartbroken and had completely given up on men.

Lu Yunzhou was one of the more refined male celebrities she knew; he rarely went to any random parties and there were no rumors of him being a couple with someone on set.

However, Lu Yunzhou still couldn't resist having affairs and was simply unable to commit to a lifelong, monogamous relationship.

marry?

Who will she marry?

She doesn't care about men who don't have money.

She wouldn't be interested in anyone who wasn't handsome.

Rich and handsome, Lu Yunzhou is a typical example. Even if he doesn't actively pursue infidelity, he will still face countless temptations.

"I will definitely contact you if I have the chance."

A series of complex thoughts flashed through Li Qin's mind, but she gave Lu Yunzhou plenty of face, smiling and nodding, preventing an awkward silence.

After everyone had left, Dilraba finally arrived late and appeared before Lu Yunzhou.

She appeared with a radiant smile, and even in high heels, she jogged over to give Lu Yunzhou a gentle hug.

While hugging her, she deliberately raised one leg, making her look petite and adorable.

"I deliberately held back for 20 minutes and touched up my makeup again and again, but I still couldn't capture the youth and vibrancy of being 20. I've tried my best to become the white moonlight in your heart."

"Unfortunately, it seems that it's impossible."

With a sigh, Dilraba and Lu Yunzhou parted ways.

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She looked at Lu Yunzhou silently, a hint of doubt on her face: "Why don't you get old? You and the figure in my memory are almost the same. You're just a little more mature, with a more aloof demeanor, but your skin hasn't changed at all."

"Have you been eating preservatives?"

As time went on, Lu Yunzhou's talent for [delayed aging] began to show its power.

Everyone else is slowly getting older.

But he has hardly changed, remaining forever at the peak of his good looks.

In addition, he has been exercising in recent years, which has made his physique even more advantageous.

At the peak of her beauty, with her figure constantly improving, and her temperament becoming increasingly profound and captivating due to her continuous success and wealth accumulation—Dilraba even had the illusion that Lu Yunzhou truly deserved to be her white moonlight, making her dream of him!

After staring blankly for a few moments, Dilraba realized what was happening, and her face flushed slightly.

She lowered her head and said softly and shyly, "My endorsement deal with Dolce & Gabbana expires in a year."

wait for me."

"If you just ask, I can put aside my pride and walk the runway with Gulnazar to promote Kou Rui. I hope you can forgive me for those publicity stunts I was forced to do in the past."

Dilraba and Gulnazar would never normally appear on the same stage.

Because these two are the only two Uyghur beauties in the entertainment industry, both born in 92, they can be considered mortal enemies.

Fans on both sides wanted nothing more than to crush the other.

The two were also trying to gain popularity from each other and were being forcibly linked together.

The hatred between the two sides is no less than that between Zhao Liying and Yang Mi.

Suddenly, Dilraba came up with another idea: "Yunzhou, do you think I should deliberately trip and fall during the show to embarrass Dolce & Gabbana? Maybe they'll terminate my contract right away."

"Need not."

Lu Yunzhou chuckled and chose to speak with high emotional intelligence: "If you fall, you'll immediately trend on social media, giving Dolce & Gabbana huge exposure. That's not what I want."

Some people can fall flat on their face on the runway and still not make it to the trending topics.

But Dilraba is someone who naturally attracts attention and trends on social media; no matter what she does, she'll inevitably end up trending.

Whether they are fans or haters, everyone is paying attention to her.

She's practically a born internet sensation.

Because she is a highly controversial person.

Where there is controversy, there is traffic.

Just like Lu Yunzhou's fans are very conflicted, is Wang Ran really the empress?

They could talk about this topic for months without getting bored.

Lu Yunzhou smiled slightly at Dilraba and said confidently, "The war between Kourin and Dolce & Gabbana doesn't take place here."

"Actually, everything was over before the show even started."

These brands put on big fashion shows to attract buyers from all over the world, let them see the samples, and then place orders like crazy.

But before the show even started, Lu Yunzhou had already attracted the biggest buyers at Milan Fashion Week: the princes from the Gulf countries.

He created a visual spectacle for Qatar, transforming all the plants and marine fish of the Gulf countries into fairy figures, resulting in a family-friendly film.

One of the producers of this film is Prince Khalifa of Qatar.

Prince Khalifa, a second-generation rich kid, spends his days finding all sorts of ways to show off and brag.

At this critical juncture, what could possibly embolden Prince Khalifa more than producing a visually stunning blockbuster?

Prince Khalifa won't miss this opportunity. He'll want to show off to his friends for at least six months.

And Chloe's wedding dress show was part of his boasting!

In addition, contrary to what many people imagine, brides in Gulf countries are allowed to wear wedding dresses.

Because their wedding was celebrated separately for men and women.

Therefore, it doesn't matter how gorgeous the bride dresses.

To show her best friends that she married well, the bride will definitely want to flaunt her love, and the quality of her wedding dress is the easiest way to leave a lasting impression.

"Enjoy your star power, Ms. Dilraba. This is my gift to you."

Because Kourui's haute couture wedding dresses have almost locked in their clients, meaning Kourui no longer needs to spend money on marketing to get Nazha trending on social media.

But it's different for Dolce & Gabbana.

Even though they knew Lu Yunzhou had become one of Dilraba's behind-the-scenes bosses, they still had to spend money to expand into the Chinese market and promote the brand.

Lu Yunzhou has won twice.

"Thank you, boss."

Dilraba quickly understood the subtext.

She smiled at Lu Yunzhou and said meaningfully, "Boss, I'll help you make a lot of money. Just remember how good I am to you. I'm better than any of them."

"—Even better than Sister Mi."

Honey wouldn't sell Kiko's shares to Estée Lauder—but even she couldn't hold onto them.

Because it will be mine sooner or later!

Estée Lauder doesn't understand Yang Mi, doesn't know her weaknesses—but I do!

I know how to make her let go willingly!

"Drama, after the show, Kournikova will also host a private dinner. I've invited many friends, including some princes and nobles from Gulf countries."

"I'll send you an invitation then. Remember to come!"

Dilraba is very sensible, much more so than Lu Yunzhou had imagined.

Even Yang Mi isn't this sensible.

If everyone were this sensible, how easy would his job be?

Bringing in Dilraba Dilmurat might motivate the company's lovely employees to work even harder.