After filming wrapped up, Xia Muge finally received his first paycheck as an entertainment actor.
The portion from the previous "The Coming One" competition doesn't count; that can only be considered a portion of the compensation.
He invited Zhao Sichun to dinner again to celebrate the successful completion of filming.
Congratulations!
At this time, Zhao Sichun's first web series had already been released. However, the plot of the web series she was in was relatively bland, so it didn't make much of a splash.
However, she has managed to accumulate a small number of fans.
She started to slowly cultivate these fans, but she is still a long way from becoming famous.
Zhao Sichun looked at Xia Muge and said with a smile, "Congratulations."
"It's alright, this is just the first step to success."
Xia Muge sighed and said, "But speaking of which, Sister Fei has practically left me to my own devices. Do you have any news on that?"
During this period, Wang Feifei hardly contacted him at all.
He was somewhat puzzled.
Xia Muge is exceptionally talented; she can't be abandoned by the company just because she didn't get first place.
That would make the company incredibly stupid.
Zhao Sichun smiled and said, "I heard that it's not just you. Almost none of the trainees have new jobs this time. Some trainees have already started looking for ways to get acting roles, but for now, they can only find a spot in the background where they can get some screen time."
She also pays some attention to company matters.
Huayu is a large and powerful family business, but it is currently only supported by one leading actress.
And this actress doesn't seem to have any intention of renewing her contract at the moment.
Now, a new batch of trainees has emerged, but none of them have become wildly popular. As a result, Huayu has essentially abandoned all of these trainees.
In response, Xia Muge sighed and said, "It's not easy in our industry either."
"Who can argue with that?"
Being a celebrity is always a glamorous profession on the surface.
In a year, how many celebrities can be recognized by name, and how many people work in the industry?
Therefore, it is perfectly normal for these people to struggle.
The reason why the entertainment industry is said to have many unspoken rules is because resources are scarce and channels are controlled by only a few people.
Xia Muge sighed and said to Zhao Sichun, "I hope we can both succeed."
The two parted ways quickly after their meeting.
A week later, the web series he was involved in filming was quickly released online.
Because it was adapted from an existing IP, the web series naturally attracted a portion of the book's fans after its release. Although at this time, adapting an IP was often criticized by book fans, criticism is what generates buzz.
Xia Muge was surprised to find that his fans had increased.
Many fans are drawn to him because of the villainous roles he plays.
This villainous character is flamboyant and unrestrained, and even though he dies in the end, Xia Muge brought out his personal charm.
He became famous once again.
Xia Muge's popularity continued to rise, and it was only then that Wang Feifei seemed to remember this artist and began to pay attention to Xia Muge, investing some resources in her.
She called Xia Muge into her office and said, "I have a guest on a variety show, and I recommend you to go on. It's a lifestyle variety show, so do your best."
Xia Muge's eyes revealed surprise.
This variety show also appeared in the storyline; it was a show that aired after the male lead, Gu Yu, became famous.
Its title is "The Taste of Life".
The variety show was broadcast using a combination of live streaming and editing. Live-streamed variety shows are not very popular in the entertainment industry, but this particular show has surprisingly gained considerable popularity.
All celebrities must experience life in other professions in order to gain some biological insights.
Of course, variety shows can't be completely unscripted. In fact, all variety shows are no longer completely authentic when they start filming.
In short, no matter what the participants experience in this variety show, it will ultimately become a positive and uplifting program.
Xia Muge felt a little emotional about this.
In the storyline, Gu Yu also appeared on this variety show, where he performed two outstanding songs, propelling the show's popularity to new heights.
Gu Yu even landed a high-end luxury brand endorsement as a result.
In the entertainment industry, high-end luxury brand endorsements are the hardest to secure.
These products target the wealthy, and very few celebrities can successfully reach this demographic. After all, celebrities are generally not well-regarded within wealthy circles.
However, at that time, Gu Yu secured a high-end luxury brand endorsement, and his commercial value skyrocketed.
Xia Muge felt somewhat emotional about this.
In the story, when Gu Yu secured the high-end luxury brand endorsement, Xia Muge was still living in a bar, surviving like a rat in a sewer.
It has to be said that Xia Muge has really had a tough time.
But this time, he naturally wouldn't give Gu Yu a chance.
Gu Yu doesn't have much popularity on The Coming One these days, and many people who should have been his fans no longer admire him because of his public image.
At times like this, even if he participates in variety shows and performs two songs, he still can't improve his public image.
If he subtly guides Gu Yu's fans to continue attacking him, how will Gu Yu's image change after the variety show ends?
Xia Muge took a deep breath and said to Wang Feifei, "Thank you, Sister Fei. I will try my best."
Wang Feifei nodded: "Okay, please keep some things in mind. I'll help you find an assistant later. The company will cover the assistant's salary for now, but it will be deducted from your commission."
She paused, then said to Xia Muge, "Also, remember to buy more high-end luxury brands. You're a star now, don't go there wearing cheap clothes."
Celebrities are generally very poor.
In particular, celebrities with little public exposure are generally very poor, and some even have a lot of debt.
The biggest expense is on clothes.
No celebrity would wear clothes that cost only two or three hundred yuan.
Xia Muge simply smiled and said, "Okay, I understand."
The cost of clothes is another expense.
No wonder many celebrities go bankrupt quickly after losing their big income, and then end up doing gigs, ruining their reputations in their later years.
After leaving the company, Xia Muge returned to her new house.
He is looking up information about variety shows.
They are also keeping an eye on Gu Yu's news.
Even after the show "The Coming One" ended, Gu Yu continued working non-stop.
However, his fame is less than in the story, and there isn't the same level of popularity where all screens are filled with advertisements related to Gu Yu.
Gu Yu continued to release songs, but only attracted a few fans.
He couldn't help but smile, thinking that this kind of male protagonist was really easy to deal with.
He hadn't really suppressed Gu Yu during this period, yet Gu Yu had already shown signs of weakness.
Fortunately, Gu Yu still has a large following and significant endorsement value; otherwise, he would have truly become virtually unknown.
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