Chapter 25 Chapter 25

“Shameless!!!”

Zuo Hang paced back and forth in his room, furious.

He had anticipated all of Gu Xing Shi's methods, but he never expected Gu Xing Shi to play outside the rules. A few photos easily resolved the crisis and directly blocked his retreat.

It's like everyone is honestly playing the game by the rules, and Gu Xing Shi suddenly pulls out a cheat code.

How the heck are you supposed to play this?!

Even more infuriating is that they can't even use this cheat code.

Although it is said that in the entertainment industry, appearance is justice.

Has this unhealthy trend spread to the agent circle?!

Zuo Hang became increasingly angry.

No!

He absolutely cannot surrender like this!

Zuo Hang thought fiercely, since he can't get it, then destroy it!!

He also had two trainees participating in the talent show this time. Although it's not as popular as "Boy Group Training Camp", one of them has a good ranking. Coincidentally, their style is somewhat similar to Cheng Xin.

Moreover, the international brand XX also extended an olive branch, although it's only a brand ambassador, it's already a very good resource among the trainees of the same period.

Although the arrogant attitude of the brand's business representatives made Zuo Hang very unhappy, they also demanded a high commission from him.

Brand ambassadors don't have signing fees; it's essentially them paying for this title.

Zuo Hang had been hesitant.

But at this moment, he finally made up his mind.

Spend money, so be it!

If he can bring down Meng and Cheng and promote his own people, it's a sure win!

Meng Yuan Sheng! Cheng Xin!

He chewed on these two names viciously in his mouth.

Who made you ungrateful and insisted on following that small, broken company, Le Shi?

Then don't blame him for being ruthless!

-

Although under Gu Xing Shi's strenuous persuasion, Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin finally believed that he didn't release the photos, others didn't believe it. Even Yin He Feng actively sent him a message, sarcastically praising his superb skills.

Gu Xing Shi: …

Numb.

He was already thinking about whether he should turn off his phone for a while to avoid the limelight.

At this time, his phone rang again.

Gu Xing Shi helplessly answered, weakly saying, "Hello."

A woman's light laughter came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Gu, why do you sound unhappy? Who annoyed you?"

Gu Xing Shi immediately recognized Liang Wen Jun's voice and sat up straight: "Sister Wen Jun? Why are you calling me?"

Liang Wen Jun: "I'm calling to thank you. Thanks to your reminder, I escaped a disaster."

Gu Xing Shi didn't feel he had much credit.

After all, he only casually mentioned it. Liang Wen Jun was able to turn the tables in such a short time, even sending Cao Guang Li to jail, relying on her own abilities.

Liang Wen Jun heard that he was unwilling to take credit, so she changed the subject: "Xiao Gu, I've seen the online comments recently, and I think your approach is correct. Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin have excellent image and ability, and their achievements are far beyond the present. If they choose to sign those uneven brands for money at this time, that would be depleting their commercial value and short-sighted."

Gu Xing Shi didn't expect Liang Wen Jun to say this to him and was somewhat surprised.

Although he felt that his approach was correct, he was still a newcomer in this industry, and being denied by so many people still made him somewhat uneasy.

But Liang Wen Jun's words gave him a reassurance.

Liang Wen Jun is known in the industry for her sharp eye, superb skills, and is the goal of countless agents.

Her advice is invaluable.

Gu Xing Shi was naturally grateful.

Liang Wen Jun liked him even more and was willing to help him further: "I heard that people from XX have been spreading rumors about you in the industry, saying that you're arrogant. Should I arrange a meeting to help you reconcile?"

Liang Wen Jun naturally didn't believe these rumors.

Not to mention that she trusted Gu Xing Shi's character and didn't think he was that kind of person. Moreover, the XX brand has always been arrogant, wanting to make money in the domestic market while looking down on China.

Liang Wen Jun had no good feelings towards them.

Sure enough, Gu Xing Shi explained: "I wasn't arrogant. They offered us a brand ambassador position with a condescending attitude and demanded a high commission, so I refused them. At that time, they said I should wait, they would definitely retaliate."

Liang Wen Jun frowned.

She had heard before that XX was unsightly towards some small artists, but she didn't expect it to be so naked and despicable.

Gu Xing Shi added: "Sister Wen Jun, you don't need to bother helping me reconcile. Anyway, I don't care for their brand ambassador position. Even if they beg me, I wouldn't bother."

Listening to Gu Xing Shi's words, Liang Wen Jun had to admit that it was refreshing.

But then again, the child is still young and impetuous. This circle doesn't have so many black and white things.

Especially the fashion circle, it's small and superstitious about foreign brands.

Even Liang Wen Jun couldn't act on a whim.

She earnestly persuaded: "Xiao Gu, although XX's approach is disgusting, this circle is like this. If you offend XX, you won't be able to get any fashion resources in the future. This is a huge defect for artists, especially for your artists who are newcomers. No matter how strong their abilities are in the future, they will basically be cut off from the path to the top."

Speaking of this, Liang Wen Jun was also somewhat sad.

She understood Gu Xing Shi. It's like being slapped on the left cheek and having to offer the right cheek to be slapped. But the rules of this circle are so cruel; sometimes you have to endure humiliation.

However, to her surprise, Gu Xing Shi didn't have much emotion: "Sister Wen Jun, I understand what you mean. If it was just their bad attitude, I wouldn't mind. The reason I don't want to cooperate with them is because they engaged in insulting China at this year's new product launch. I absolutely cannot accept this!"

Liang Wen Jun was stunned, then became serious: "Are you sure?!"

Gu Xing Shi: "You can search for the speech of the chief designer at their spring/summer new product launch this year and you'll know."

This is no small matter!

Although she knew Gu Xing Shi wouldn't joke about this, Liang Wen Jun still asked her assistant to quickly find XX's spring/summer new product launch this year. After watching it, she was filled with anger.

She remembered that the fashion circle was praising XX's spring/summer new products this year, and the domestic fashion circle was even more enthusiastic, creating quite a stir.

At that time, because she was poisoned by Cao Guang Li, she didn't have the energy to pay attention, so she didn't pay much attention. She didn't expect such a thing to happen.

But at that time, XX's spring/summer new product launch invited a large number of domestic magazines, fashion circles, and stars. Didn't any of these people in the audience hear it?

No, maybe they didn't hear it, but they didn't care.

They were used to it, and even tacitly accepted that in this circle, foreign luxury brands are superior, so they didn't take this kind of remarks to heart.

But as a Chinese person, Liang Wen Jun couldn't tolerate this.

It must be exposed!

Make this brand that "eats Chinese food and hits Chinese bowls" get out of China!

However, after the initial anger, Liang Wen Jun's instinct as a top agent kicked in.

This matter is humiliating, but it is also an opportunity.

If handled well, it might directly change the trend of blind worship of foreign brands in the domestic fashion circle.

And she could also benefit greatly.

But in this way, she owed Gu Xing Shi a huge favor.

Liang Wen Jun let out a sigh, her mood extraordinarily complex.

She originally called Gu Xing Shi today to thank him for this matter, and even prepared several advertising resources as a gift.

But Gu Xing Shi helped her with such a great favor, her little gift was nothing.

Liang Wen Jun thought for a while and asked, "Xiao Gu, do you know Tian Shu?"

Gu Xing Shi: "Of course I do."

Tian Shu is a mobile phone brand under Wen's Group, occupying the largest market share of high-end phones in China. Gu Xing Shi currently uses a Tian Shu phone.

Liang Wen Jun continued: "You should know that Tian Shu also has a youth line, focusing on the low-end phone market. They're looking for several young spokespersons. If you're willing, I'll try to make it happen."

Gu Xing Shi's eyes widened.

Wen's Group is rich and powerful. Tian Shu's spokespersons have always been top-tier stars.

There have been rumors in the circle that only by securing Tian Shu's endorsement does it mean that you are a true top star.

Although Liang Wen Jun is talking about the youth line, and there are several spokespersons at the same time, this kind of resource is something they couldn't even dream of before.

How could he not be willing to such a good opportunity?

"Thank you, Sister Wen Jun! Of course I'm willing!"

Liang Wen Jun was amused by his straightforward eagerness and reassured him: "I'm seven or eight out of ten sure about this. Just wait for my good news."

Liang Wen Jun kept her word. Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin were taken by Gu Xing Shi to sign the contract, and they were still dumbfounded when they returned.

Cheng Xin: "Tian Shu phone? Am I dreaming! A Sheng, slap me to see if it's real!"

Meng Yuan Sheng, hearing this, turned his head and didn't hesitate to fulfill him.

Cheng Xin: "Ouch! Damn! Your hand is so ruthless!!"

Meng Yuan Sheng also looked at his palm and muttered: "Ouch... it's actually real."

Gu Xing Shi was almost amused by these two goofballs.

Originally, having Cheng Xin in the company was already very troublesome. He thought Meng Yuan Sheng was rational and calm, but after getting familiar with him, he also revealed his silly nature.

When the two returned to the dormitory, they still couldn't calm down.

Fortunately, Meng Yuan Sheng still retained a bit of rationality.

"Alright, let's get some rest. We have an interview tomorrow!"

This is their first official press conference after participating in the competition.

Originally, the two were a little worried that reporters might ask sharp questions, but now they are not afraid at all.

This is the confidence given by Manager Gu!

-

At one o'clock in the afternoon the next day, the first press conference of the second season of "Boy Group Training Camp" began.

Besides the trainees and media, there were also fans from various families.

Qiao Ruoyao, holding a doll, struggled to pass through security and immediately looked around.

Because of the previous group chat incident, she became acquainted with Bai Ran and found that they unexpectedly got along well, so they agreed to come to the press conference together and meet in person.

She quickly found Bai Ran in the crowd, and Bai Ran skillfully took her to the fan area of Meng and Cheng.

Since the press conference hadn't started yet, everyone was chatting.

Qiao Ruoyao tiptoed to look backstage and subconsciously said to Bai Ran: "I wonder if Manager Xiaoge will come today..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

Qiao Ruoyao realized what she had said and quickly covered her mouth.

Until a small voice came from the crowd, "Sister, me too..."

It was like breaking the seal of silence, and everyone began to chat.

"Cough, actually, I also want to see..."

"Everyone loves beauty, who doesn't want to see handsome guys!"

"I admit I'm lowly, I crave his body..."

Qiao Ruoyao: …

Fortunately, not long after, the trainees took the stage, and the press conference officially began.

Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin, as high-popularity trainees, were naturally the most frequently asked.

Meng Yuan Sheng answered appropriately. Although Cheng Xin's answers were disorganized, he unexpectedly showed a sense of variety. With Meng Yuan Sheng supplementing him, nothing unexpected happened.

Until a reporter from Apple Entertainment stood up: "Meng Yuan Sheng, as the most popular trainee, you haven't had any advertising resources yet. Does this mean your popularity is fake, and the market doesn't actually recognize you?"

The fan area of Meng Yuan Sheng immediately became agitated.

Qiao Ruoyao nervously grabbed Bai Ran next to her. The two looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes.

They had been worried that someone would use the lack of advertising resources to make things difficult for Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin. Unexpectedly, it really happened, and with such a malicious attitude.

The two were both worried and angry, and didn't notice the strange look on Meng Yuan Sheng's face.

Meng Yuan Sheng coughed lightly and politely said: "Whether the market recognizes me or not, please wait and see."

Seeing that his sharp question was easily resolved, the Apple Entertainment reporter was a little unwilling, so he turned to Cheng Xin: "Cheng Xin, there have been constant online comparisons between you and Fang Yi Min from "Shine! Boy Group". What do you want to say?"

The scene was immediately in an uproar.

Cheng Xin was a little confused: "Who is this person?"

Apple Entertainment reporter: …

However, bursts of laughter erupted from the scene.

"Shine! Boy Group" is also a boy group talent show, but compared to "Boy Group Training Camp", its traffic and influence are far behind.

But recently, there were suddenly overwhelming articles online, all comparing Cheng Xin and Fang Yi Min.

Who doesn't see the intention behind this?

The barrage was also full of discussions.

【Even though I'm not a Cheng Xin fan, I have to say, this is too obvious!】

【Where did this little nobody come from, rubbing off on someone else's fame!】

【I've seen the comparison video, I think Fang Yi Min dances better than Cheng Xin!】

【Suddenly interested in Fang Yi Min!】

【？？？This is the press conference of "Boy Group Training Camp", and someone is trying to steal the spotlight! Should the host be more professional?】

The host has already signaled the staff to take away the microphone.

But the Apple Entertainment reporter was relentless: "As far as I know, XX once considered signing with you, but ultimately chose Fang Yi Min as the brand ambassador. Do you feel regretful? What do you want to say to Fang Yi Min who has 'won' over you?"

【It's just an advertisement, and it means 'winning'? This trick of changing concepts is amazing!】

【I think those big brands should have better judgment than ordinary people. They probably really don't like Cheng Xin】

【Um, is it just me, or does the XX brand suddenly feel a little low-class?】

Cheng Xin wasn't angry and said unhurriedly: "No regrets. And I don't have anything to say to him. It's fine if he's happy."

Apple Entertainment reporter: ???

At this time, the scene suddenly became agitated.

Many media members were whispering, and they were all taking out their phones.

The fans were also a little confused by this change.

I don't know who suddenly shouted: "Look at Weibo, the promotional song for "Over Mountains and Rivers" is "Angry Sea"!!!"

Qiao Ruoyao was first shocked, then overjoyed.

This is "Over Mountains and Rivers"! A movie by director Xu Cheng!

【Wow! I remember that the film industry always looks down on the idol industry. Using an idol's song as a promotional song, is this the first time?】

【Meng Yuan Sheng is awesome!!!】

【Hahahahahaha who said the market doesn't recognize Sheng Bao before? Isn't this recognition?】

The Apple Entertainment reporter also quickly opened Weibo. After reading it, he was completely unbelievable.

This is actually true!!

Moreover, the trailer has been online for only an hour, and the views have already exceeded one million.

Thinking of the fact that he had asked Meng Yuan Sheng whether the market didn't recognize him, this data was like a slap in the face.

The reporter's face turned green and white, and the whispers and glances around him made him wish he could go back a few minutes and retract his words.

Just as he was on pins and needles, a greater uproar suddenly erupted in the scene.

His heart tightened, and a bad premonition suddenly surged.

Sure enough, the next second, he saw a hot search.

#TianShuYouthLineAnnouncesSpokespersons#

Among them were Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin.

【Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Who said my brother didn't have any advertisements before! Tian Shu phone!! Spokespersons!! Without exaggeration, this one is worth dozens of yours!】

【My baby is so good at hiding! There wasn't even a hint of news before, unlike some people, who show off every little thing, emmmm... I'm talking about a certain brand ambassador.】

【I said to believe in my brother's judgment! Manager Xiaoge looks very capable!!】

The Apple Entertainment reporter was dumbfounded. He even rubbed his eyes and specifically clicked on Tian Shu's official Weibo to confirm that they hadn't written the wrong names.

Is Tian Shu crazy?!

Meng and Cheng are just trainees who haven't debuted yet! What qualifications do they have to be put together with these popular idols?!

More importantly, this is a spokesperson!

This is far superior to XX's worthless brand ambassador.

And he actually asked Cheng Xin if he felt regretful?!

He even felt that Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin might have known they would be asked these questions! Otherwise, how could they slap him in the face so precisely?!

Compared to him, who was ashamed and angry, the other reporters at the scene had a completely different attitude.

Everyone rushed forward to interview them like crazy.

No kidding!

This is a sudden headline!

Only a fool would miss such a good opportunity!

Oh, no.

Someone looked sympathetically at the Apple Entertainment reporter.

There's still a fool here.

-

Zuo Hang has been very successful recently.

His strategy of bundling and rubbing off on popularity worked. Fang Yi Min's popularity has increased recently, especially after becoming XX's brand ambassador. Zuo Hang gritted his teeth and spent a large sum of money on publicity, conducting widespread promotion.

And the effect was very satisfactory. In just a day or two, Fang Yi Min's popularity soared to the top of "Shine! Boy Group".

According to his plan, Fang Yi Min will maintain this high popularity until the end.

The most important part of this is the press conference of "Boy Group Training Camp".

For this, he also bribed a reporter from Apple Entertainment to ask the questions he specified at the press conference.

Of course, he didn't think he could bring down Meng and Cheng just by this kind of comparison.

But as long as there is controversy, there will be heat.

He intended to continuously leech off the two, thoroughly binding Fang Yi Min with them.

He was very satisfied with his plan.

He even called his subordinates to a meeting, opened a live stream, and let them witness this moment together.

When he saw the Apple Entertainment reporter appear, he even excitedly stood up.

However, were Meng Yuan Sheng and Cheng Xin a little too calm?

They didn't have the anger or embarrassment he imagined.

Zuo Hang was already uneasy.

Fortunately, the water army he had placed in the barrage helped him regain some face.

But immediately after, "Over Mountains and Rivers" used "Angry Sea" as the promotional song.

Tian Shu's youth line chose Meng and Cheng as spokespersons.

Two hot searches were like two slaps, hitting him hard in the face.

Making him let out the same roar as the Apple Entertainment reporter, Meng Yuan Sheng! Cheng Xin! You two are doing this on purpose!!

The meeting room was deathly silent.

All the employees were looking down, but their fingers were tapping quickly on their phones.

【I almost couldn't help but laugh】

【Did you see Zuo's expression? It was amazing!】

【I heard Zuo spent a lot of money on this, spending a lot of money to slap himself twice, hahahahaha, I'm so happy!】

Zuo Hang panted, his eyes red, leaning on the table to prevent himself from falling.

He gritted his teeth and struggled to save face: "No matter what, the purpose of promoting Fang Yi Min was achieved, he is now XX's brand ambassador..."

Before he finished speaking, someone raised their hand below and weakly said: "Zuo... Director Zuo, something seems to have happened to XX..."

Zuo Hang: "What?!?"

He strode over and almost snatched the phone from the other person's hand.

He saw several new hot searches coming up.

#XXChiefDesigner'sRemarksSuspectedOfInsultingChina#

#XXForeignTrashGetOutOfChina#

#FuYaTerminatesContractWithXXImmediately#

#YuanQingQingRefusesXXDressAtFilmFestival#

…

Zuo Hang thought of the large sum of money he had spent, only to buy such a big bomb, and immediately felt dizzy and fell down.

"Director Zuo! What's wrong with you!"

"Quick, call an ambulance, Director Zuo fainted!!"