Chapter 498: Domineering
The next morning, Gu Wei brought Guo Biting to the fan meeting venue arranged by CTS.
This is a small stadium in Taipei. It is not as grand as the Taipei Arena, but it can accommodate two to three thousand people.
When Gu Wei arrived, the place was already packed with young fans from all over Taiwan, crowded together, with young women making up the majority.
The two of them entered the backstage through a special passage, first touched up their makeup, and then Gu Wei chatted with the host about the progress of the event.
In the venue, the front row is filled with reporters from major Taiwanese entertainment media, and further back is where fans gather.
Some people held banners, some held posters, and all had expressions of excitement and anticipation.
"Where are you from?"
A chubby girl in the front row curiously asked the girl standing on her left holding a light board.
She and several people on the other side worked together to stretch out a red banner with the words "Gu Wei Kaohsiung Fan Support Group" written in large letters.
"I'm from Hsinchu County and came here with my classmates. Are you a professional fan club? We don't even have a dedicated fan club in Hsinchu."
The girl holding the light board looked at the banner in the other person's hand and said with some envy.
"Do you have very few fans?"
"Quite a few. Although Hsinchu County isn't a big place, I have several fan groups filled with local Gu Wei fans, but there's no one organizing them."
"You can organize it, it's not difficult. After the fan meeting is over, I'll tell you how our Kaohsiung fan club operates."
“Thank you, sister!”
"You're welcome, as long as you like Gu Wei, we are a family"
“.”
Soon, the fan meeting officially began.
The host came on stage and after a brief opening speech, Gu Wei came on stage.
He was wearing a light brown slim-fit suit today. His tall figure and perfect looks caused screams from fans as soon as he appeared.
The host finally calmed everyone's excitement, and the media in the front row began to ask questions to Gu Wei.
"I am very happy to come to Taiwan and I am happy to meet so many fans who like me today.
Eternal Love is an excellent costume drama, and it is my honor to have you all like it."
After a few routine questions, the media indeed asked what the relationship between Gu Wei and Guo Biting was?
"Ms. Guo and I are friends. She will be on stage with me soon to sing the ending theme song [Liang Liang] from [Three Lives Three Worlds]. I hope everyone likes it."
"Excuse me, what's the story behind being photographed leaving a hotel with Guo Biting last night? Were you guys dating?"
“Haha~
I landed in Taiwan yesterday, and CTS, as the host, arranged a welcome dinner for me. Since Guo Biting and I were going to work together today, she also attended yesterday.
Gu Wei's explanation was normal, and the media couldn't find any fault with what he said.
However, some media outlets still didn't let him go. A reporter from Tainan Entertainment News stood up and asked:
"Gu Wei, do you think Taiwanese girls are better or mainland girls are better?"
Gu Wei looked at the reporter deeply and said with a smile:
"I don't think it matters which side is better. Taiwan has beauties like Lin Zhiling and Guo Biting, while mainland China also has stunning beauties like Yang Mi and Reba. Everyone has their strengths.
But this time when I went to Taiwan, I really witnessed the enthusiasm of the local fans."
As he said this, he waved his hand and the fans in the audience screamed again.
Gu Wei used Yang Mi and Reba as examples because he came here to promote the drama "Eternal Love", and Yang Mi and Reba were the first and second female characters.
At the end of the media question-and-answer session, a reporter from an unknown tabloid stood up.
"Excuse me, Gu Wei, this is your first time in Taiwan. Do you think Taiwan is richer and more civilized than the mainland?"
If it was the question just now, Gu Wei would not have taken it too seriously and just laughed it off, but now the question from this unknown tabloid reporter made him furious.
"My journalist friend, I don't know whether you are too poor to afford even a plane ticket, or whether your eyesight is so poor that you are blind to what you see.
The brain is a good thing, if you have one please use it!
Although this is my first time here, I have always known that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China!
Gu Wei did not answer the question directly, but instead started to retort and then stated his position.
The other party obviously has bad intentions, so he doesn't need to indulge him!
As soon as he finished speaking, all the media present were in an uproar.
Some fans looked at Gu Wei with some hesitation, but most of them supported their idol and thought his answer was very domineering.
"you"
The reporter had not expected that Gu Wei would directly confront him in public. He was so angry that he could not speak. The CTS staff present hurried forward to take away his microphone, and the host next to Gu Wei also quickly changed the subject.
There were no further problems at the subsequent meetings. Gu Wei sang the theme song of the TV series "Three Lives Three Worlds" solo, and Guo Biting came on stage to sing "Liang Liang" with him.
Finally, Gu Wei answered some questions from fans.
After the meeting, Yang Dan approached Gu Wei.
"Boss, do we need to contact the company right away and conduct emergency public relations?"
Gu Wei smiled with some disdain.
"Don't make a fuss. I'm just telling the truth. It doesn't matter how they report it. It's just a small matter."
Gu Wei really didn't care.
The entire province of Taiwan has a total population of over 20 million, which is smaller than the population of Shanghai. For Gu Wei, the Taiwanese market is just a small puddle, and it doesn't matter whether it exists or not.
Moreover, Gu Wei has always had a clear stance towards the outside world. He did not sing the red songs in the Spring Festival Gala for three consecutive years in vain, and the award of "Entertainment Figure Who Influenced China in 2016" awarded to him by China Newsweek was not in vain.
For Gu Wei, the domestic entertainment market is his basic base. Apart from that, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States are icing on the cake, but not having them will not prevent him from becoming famous and making money.
Gu Wei knows best what is more important.
What happened today was not a big accident. After the meeting, Director Chen of CTS hurried over to meet with Gu Wei, apologized to him for what happened today, and said that it was the negligence of their organization staff. They did not expect there would be such an unprofessional reporter.
For CTS, Gu Wei is their rich man, and the cooperation between the two sides also means that CTS needs the works of "Wei Ming Tian Xia" more.
Even if Gu Wei doesn't want the Taiwanese market, it won't have much impact on him.
"Tai Chen, no one wanted what happened today to happen, and my words were a bit extreme. However, facing this kind of person in this situation, I need to make my position clear. I hope you can understand."
"I understand, I understand. Mr. Gu, there's nothing wrong with your answer. It's just that there are too many media outlets here today, and you're so famous, so this is considered explosive news. Even if CTS gave a heads-up, it would inevitably get out."
Gu Wei waved his hand.
"It doesn't matter. It's better for everyone to know my position. I won't compromise for anything!"
Chen Tai couldn't help but frown when he saw Gu Wei's firm attitude.
He has no stance, his only stance is money. He is concerned about today's interview accident because he is afraid that if it is reported, it will affect the data of the hit TV series "Eternal Love" currently airing on their station.
Fortunately, the investment promotion for this drama was completed in the early stage, and the money earned has already gone into the pocket of CTS. However, the better the performance in the later stage, the greater the final profit of the station will be.
After having dinner with Chen Tai in the afternoon, Gu Wei returned to the Hilton room and continued the exercise with Guo Biting that he had not enjoyed last night.
They were supposed to leave tonight, but Guo Biting was reluctant to leave, and Gu Wei was also a little tempted by the novelty she brought, so they simply stayed one more night and rescheduled their flight to tomorrow morning.
Leaving Taiwan tomorrow morning will not delay subsequent itineraries.
After a thrilling interactive game, all the anger accumulated at Gu Wei's fan meeting dissipated. Guo Biting lay motionless on Gu Wei's body like a broken rag doll, covered in sweat as if she had been fished out of the water.
After a long time, her breathing became less intense and she gently patted Gu Wei's chest.
"I'm going to die, don't you care whether I live or die?"
Gu Wei's mouth corners turned up.
"You asked for it, and I'll do it according to your request, ensuring quality and quantity, and I won't be shortchanging you!"
"Bad guy."
Guo Biting said coquettishly.
The two of them stayed in silence for a while, and Guo Biting said with some worry when she thought of something:
"Isn't the language you used at today's press conference too harsh? I'm worried it might have a negative impact on you."
Gu Wei focused on playing with the smoothness in his hands.
“What’s the impact on the Taiwan market?
I usually speak gently in the domestic entertainment industry because I am concerned about my image among fans and the public. It doesn't mean that I don't have a temper.
Besides, I never compromise on matters involving my stance!"
"You could be more tactful, or just ignore him. After all, there are many people like that reporter in Taiwan. Your comments will definitely be met with resistance from them."
"hehe."
Gu Wei smiled disdainfully.
“That reporter is either stupid or evil, there’s no need for me to indulge him.
I dared to confront Feng Xiaogang when "Detective Chinatown 1" was released. Moreover, after so many years, my status and position are incomparable to before.
To be frank, no one in Taiwan right now is qualified to allow me to express my position in a tactful way.”
At worst, I can give up the Taiwan market. It’s not a big deal to me! ”
As he spoke, he looked down at the beauty in his arms and exerted a little force in his hands.
"You've been in the mainland entertainment industry for so many years, so you should know how small the Taiwanese market is. If Taiwanese stars want to make a name for themselves, they have to go to the mainland.
This also applies to celebrities from Hong Kong Island; moving north is their only way out."
Guo Biting listened to Gu Wei's words and felt the warmth of the big hand on her chest, and nodded unconsciously.
Now 80% of her work is in mainland China, so she is of course aware of the huge gap in size between the two sides.
Hearing Gu Wei's domineering speech, an expression of admiration unconsciously appeared on his face.
After a rest, the two started a new round of exercise.
Although Guo Biting said no, she was worried about when she would meet Gu Wei again, so she naturally indulged herself a little this time. After all, she had no work tomorrow, so it was a rare opportunity, so she didn't mind indulging herself.
The next morning, Guo Biting was still sleeping soundly on the big bed in the presidential suite, while Gu Wei's plane had already taken off from Taipei Airport.
The remarks he made to reporters at yesterday's fan meeting were indeed leaked.
This was the headline of all entertainment newspapers in Taiwan this morning, and the video was also posted online by someone with ulterior motives.
Not surprisingly, some people in Taiwan began to criticize Gu Wei, and of course there were also many fans of Gu Wei who supported him online.
However, what surprised everyone was that the ratings of "Eternal Love" broadcast by CTS did not drop due to Gu Wei's remarks, but instead continued to rise, which was also very magical.
The news of the explosion was immediately transmitted back to the country.
The video of Gu Wei arguing with reporters went viral online.
In contrast to Taiwan, netizens in China have praised Gu Wei, praising him for his firm stance in Taiwan and calling him a role model for young male stars in mainland China.
[As expected of my idol, she's so domineering! ]
[This is only possible with Gu Wei. Others in that situation would either try to smooth things over or play dumb. Who could be as bold and daring as he is?]
Do you think the government award to Gu Wei is for his white hair? Just look at the songs Gu Wei has released over the years and you'll see that he is absolutely a passionate and patriotic young man!
You might think Operation Mekong is a joke, but Gu Wei took on this film despite the fear of box office failure. This shows how firm his stance is!
I'm so excited for Wolf Warrior 2. The official Weibo account has already started promoting it, and it's rumored to be releasing this summer. I'm looking forward to seeing Gu Wei and Wu Jing fighting the bad guys together. We Chinese have our own superheroes! Gu Wei definitely deserves it!
[Haha~ I feel like it’s an honor to say I’m a fan of Gu Wei now. He’s a high-quality idol born in the 90s, carefully selected by the country, hahahaha!!]
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There was a lot of praise online and many media outlets reported on the incident. What surprised everyone was that RM Daily reprinted the story and praised Gu Wei as an outstanding young man of the new era with clear goals, great talent, and a firm stance, and he was a role model for everyone to learn from.
As soon as this article came out, netizens became even more excited, and the label of "National Strict Selection" was completely attached to Gu Wei.
Gu Wei on the plane was still unaware of what was happening in the country. He turned on his computer and looked at some company reports received in his mailbox when suddenly his cell phone rang.
"Hey, Sister Mi, is there anything about domestic publicity?"
"Why, can't I call you if nothing happens?"
Yang Mi's baby voice came from the other side of the phone.
"Um, of course, we can follow each other."
Although he didn't know what Yang Mi called about, Gu Wei just said nice things.
"You're amazing! You've been in Taiwan for two days and it's been on the front page for the entire time. You're truly worthy of being a global Chinese idol superstar. Your influence is truly extraordinary!"
"Miss Mi praises me to death."
"I'm really praising you. I saw the video of you arguing with the reporter. You did the right thing. I support you!"
Different from some stars in the entertainment industry who are confused and always think they are international, Yang Mi, as a Beijing girl with a policeman's father, grew up in an environment that determined her to be very firm on major issues.
She called Gu Wei as soon as she saw the news about him online to express her support.
"This is a small matter, don't worry about it"
Gu Wei said in a relaxed and nonchalant tone.
"Although you did the right thing, many forces in Taiwan will probably be dissatisfied with you and may try to trip you up in the future. It will definitely have some impact.
This is also the reason why many celebrities are reluctant to publicly express their opinions."
After praising Gu Wei, Yang Mi also expressed his concerns.
"Dissatisfied with me? Trying to trip me up?
Haha~ Don’t worry, Sister Mi. I actually hope someone can jump out, and then I can make an example of him to scare the monkeys and kill him without hesitation.
To be a bit arrogant, any director, actor, singer from Taiwan, including Tiantingyan, can be banned in mainland China if I want to.
I can give up the Taiwanese market, but can Taiwanese entertainment companies give up the mainland market?
Gu Wei's words also made Yang Mi think that the other party was not just a popular star or a hit movie director, but a big capital in the entertainment industry.
It’s just that Gu Wei’s halo as a celebrity is so great that ordinary people subconsciously ignore his identity as a capitalist. Only CEOs of large companies like Wang Zhongjun, Wang Changtian, and Yu Dong pay more attention to Gu Wei’s identity.
“Tsk tsk.
Boss Gu's words were truly domineering. It seems my worries were unnecessary."
"No, no, I'm so happy that my sister cares about me."
There was no boasting in what Gu Wei said to Yang Mi, and he was even modest.
His company, Weiming Tianxia, is currently a leader in the domestic entertainment industry that no one can ignore.
Moreover, Gu Wei has a lot of allies and partners, including China Film, Light Media, Bona Film Group and even Huayi in the film industry.
Noon Sunshine, Huace, and Huanrui in the TV drama circle.
There are also major local satellite TV stations and video platforms that have more or less cooperated with Gu Wei, but some of the relationships are close and some are distant.
If he wants to ban someone, it only takes a word, and his power is definitely more powerful than that of the Huayi Brothers at their peak.
It's just a matter of not using a certain artist. There's nothing to lose by giving face to Gu Wei and [Wei Ming Tian Xia].
(End of this chapter)
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