As soon as the final trailer of the TV series was released, it received strong positive feedback.
——Ahhhhh Miaomiao, my wife, I can do it! The ancient costume looks so beautiful! She is definitely the best among the 95 flowers in ancient costume look!
——Looking forward to Zhou Qingming, this treasure actor whom I have been following for so long will definitely shine this time!
——Jili Mafen came quickly! Our poor, lovely, sad and hateful Yan'er is finally here! Jili looks really good in white clothes!
——It’s amazing! Every actor's makeup and appearance are very nice, and passers-by expressed their anticipation. This is what you call a truly pleasing costume drama, with a lot of handsome men and beautiful women.
——In addition to the leading actors, the other actors are also very well chosen! In my lifetime, I can actually see Meini Yung act in a palace fighting drama. I’m so excited! This is definitely the most high-profile costume drama I have seen in recent years. You must watch it!
——Hahahaha, I'm a Jilimama fan, I got into it from Xie Yan's Reuters. The beggar outfit of Zhao'er in the movie still conceals his good looks. I look forward to our little fairy boy Yan'er attracting a wave of new fans with his good looks.
——I have to say that Ji Li has had pretty good luck this year. He just became popular with the movie, and immediately a TV work followed. It looks like his popularity will last for a while.
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Various comments fermented under the official Weibo of the TV series.
But the most active group of people are none other than Ji Li's fans. They are so happy that they are crazy. Just like what a passerby netizen said -
The TV series has been scheduled to be broadcast right after the movie has been released, and as long as the editing rhythm of the TV series is appropriate, weekly broadcasting will help the popularity continue to rise and ferment.
Although Xie Yan, played by Ji Li, is a villain, the character itself is very contradictory.
Judging from past audience preferences, this type of character is most likely to become a big hit.
If it was before the movie was released, fans would still be worried that Ji Li would not be able to play such a complex character.
But now, with the poor little 'Song Zhao' leading the way, they are 100% confident in the young man's acting skills!
"I have bought a box of tissues on Taobao and will give them all to our Yan'er!"
"Sister, you're right. I have to prepare some tissues. I read the original novel for my baby. I've cried many times for Xie Yan."
"Hey, according to the ending of the original novel, the baby has to 'die' again in the TV series? Woohoo! I'm already crying in advance."
"Will the TV series change its ending? I'm so excited about it, I can't wait for it to air so I can watch it all in one go!"
Ji Li held Baozi's Weibo account and silently browsed the comments of fans and netizens, with a smile unconsciously appearing on the corners of his mouth——
Especially when he saw his fans so excited, he felt that all his previous efforts were worth it.
As an actor, he has to speak with his works. His fans have given him their love, so he has to give back with his works and roles.
Just as she was thinking, Yu Fuya walked back to the lounge, "Ji Li, get ready and come with me to attend a dinner party for exchanges within the industry tomorrow night."
Ji Li raised his eyebrows in surprise, "In-circle dinner?"
Yu Fuya handed over the invitation letter she had received earlier and took the initiative to explain, "It was hosted by Qi Haishan, the vice chairman of the Chinese Entertainment Association. He is the boss of a film production company and has some reputation."
However, there are both positive and negative comments about him in the circle, and the reason is simple -
In the flashy entertainment industry, there are always some relationship transactions based on mutual consent. Qi Haishan is the leader of these relationships. He has no dietary restrictions and is popular with both men and women.
Every year there are many new people willing to climb into his bed in exchange for resources.
Baozi, who usually loves gossip, came closer and whispered behind closed doors, "I heard that at the beginning of last year, Meng Kejia 'met' Qi Haishan at this banquet..."
As a result, less than a month later, she starred in the latter's big-budget movie "The Mountain of Illusion", and was nominated for the Best Actress at the Hundred Images Awards in September this year.
From an unknown little artist to a well-known female artist in the film industry, her promotion speed can be described as rocket-like.
Yu Fuya nodded slightly, acknowledging this fact.
She looked at Ji Li and added confidently, "Don't worry about these. We don't need to worry about them."
Ji Li has Chaoying behind him, and neither Yu Fuya nor Tao Mingyang will allow this kind of "transaction" to happen to their own artists.
The reason why Yu Fuya asked the young man to go was because she saw the communicative nature of this dinner.
"Many directors, producers and advertisers are invited to this type of dinner every time."
You have to know that in the entertainment industry, connections are a very important weapon. Every person you meet and every business card you get may be a new opportunity.
Therefore, when it comes to such a dinner, countless actors will be scrambling to get an invitation.
However, Ji Li had Yu Fuya's help, so he didn't have to worry too much and could easily get an invitation letter.
"There are many old acquaintances on the dinner invitation list. Tomorrow night, you will stay with me. I will introduce you to some big names in the film industry and let them meet you face to face."
"The movie scripts that have been handed in recently are pretty average. I heard that there will be several big productions starting after the New Year. We can try our luck tomorrow night."
After all, the directors and producers' impressions of Ji Li in person will always be better than Yu Fuya's verbal narration.
Before Ji Li traveled into the book, he attended many such dinners.
But the difference is that at that time, he only needed to stand there to attract a lot of fawning looks. Now that his identity has changed, his stance on participation must also change accordingly.
However, Ji Li did not feel much disappointment.
Yu Fuya was right, opportunities have to be sought through one's own initiative. Maybe, you can 'pick up' a good script.
Ji Li nodded and agreed, "Okay, Sister Yu."
Seeing him nodding obediently, Yu Fuya couldn't help but rub the young man's head, "Then I'll drive to pick you up tomorrow."
Our artists have their own opinions on everything and can tell good from bad, which makes us worry-free every day.
Recently, with the filter of the characters in the movie, Yu Fuya feels that she has embarked on the road of no return of being a mom fan.
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The next day, at seven o'clock in the evening.
Ji Li followed Yu Fuya into the luxurious banquet hall, and for a moment, the sense of decadence and extravagance unique to the entertainment industry hit them in the face.
The guests and artists in the hall were all dressed in gorgeous costumes and had exquisite makeup on, trying their best to get a place in such a social occasion.
In comparison, Ji Li's outfit is quite simple.
To use Yu Fuya's Hua as an example, his looks and temperament are there, even if he is just standing there, he can sweep away a large group of people in the hall.
Ji Li had just entered when two voices rang out, one after the other.
"Ji Li, you are here too?"
"Sister Yu, what a coincidence."
The two of them looked sideways and found that it was Ji Yunqi and his current agent.
Tonight, Ji Yunqi wore a Little Prince black and white suit. The ruffled neckline and sleeves highlighted his exquisiteness, giving him a natural aristocratic temperament.
He has already graduated from Chaoying's film and television training class, but as it is near the end of the year, the company has not arranged too many announcements for him.
The Ji family treated him like a treasure and found a famous agent in the circle, Yin Ning, for him from the beginning of his training.
The latter entered the circle a few years later than Yu Fuya, but the artists she has managed and the achievements she has made are good. She is also a close friend of Ji Yunqi's second sister Ji Yueming.
Just two days ago, she switched jobs from her previous company and came to Super Film Report.
Yin Ning brought Ji Yunqi here tonight purely to give this rich young master some experience in the entertainment industry.
It was a pity that the latter did not appreciate it at all. As soon as he entered the banquet hall, he hid in a corner and drank secretly, muttering quietly -
Doesn't he just want to film well? How can you have the nerve to curry favor with directors and producers when you don't even have any works yet? No, he can't do it.
Yin Ning had no way to deal with Ji Yunqi and could only let him go.
Who can blame the Ji family for having so much money? As long as Ji Yunqi wants to film a movie, his brother and sister, who are obsessed with their younger brother, can quickly buy a big-budget movie tailor-made for him.
Yu Fuya had a good impression of her colleague Yin Ning. After a few simple pleasantries, she changed her tone and said, "Excuse me first. I'll take Ji Li to say hello to the big directors."
"Well, please do as you please."
Ji Li smiled faintly, nodded slightly at Ji Yunqi, and then left with Yu Fuya.
Ji Yunqi looked at the young man's back, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes, "What a pity."
"What a pity?" Yin Ning asked.
"It's a pity that he has such great acting skills but still has to come to this kind of banquet." Ji Yunqi went to the cinema to watch "The Great War" two days ago, and was really moved to tears by Song Zhao.
Of course, he would never tell anyone about such an embarrassing thing as crying in a movie!
He must maintain this aloof and cool persona!
Yin Ning pinched his cheeks, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Do you think everyone is like you, with a family background to back them up? Let me ask you, have you read through the character biographies and samples of Special Operations?"
"You'll be auditioning for roles after the New Year. You must strive to get the male lead."
I heard that the behind-the-scenes producer of this movie is Qin Li?
If this is true, as long as Ji Yunqi can perform successfully, his future star path will be more than half bright.
Ji Yunqi straightened his body and answered seriously, "I know. I've been watching it these past two days. I like this male protagonist very much and I will definitely work hard to get him."
Yin Ning nodded. She believed in the young man's fighting spirit.
Speaking of business, Ji Yunqi was eagerly looking forward to it, "Sister Yin, there are two more important roles in the script. Can we choose them together when the time comes?"
"I heard that the candidates have been decided. One is Yuan Yifei, and the other is Bian Jin who has cooperated with Lixing."
Yin Ning told him the gossip she had received and reminded him again, "Take care of others first and take care of yourself."
Although this filming opportunity is tempting, how can a new actor want to play the leading role in a big-budget movie as soon as he debuts? It is by no means an easy task.
Ji Yunqi nodded again and again to assure me, then went away to drink.
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In the VIP lounge on the second floor, Qi Shanhai, the host of the dinner, was leaning against the railing. He was nonchalantly shaking the wine glass in his hand, searching for the bright stars in the hall.
Suddenly, he fixed his gaze on one place and asked with interest, "Who is that young man? Why does he look familiar?"
The attendant beside him followed his line of sight and squinted his eyes to examine him for a while, "Boss Qi, that artist is Ji Li. He recently played a minor supporting role in Qin Li's movie and gained some popularity thanks to the popularity of the movie."
At this moment, Ji Li was following Yu Fuya, greeting the directors opposite politely.
The young man held a wine glass in his hand, and the swaying wine and the light swayed on his smiling face. Although his appearance was extremely simple, it was impossible to take your eyes off his face.
"Oh? Do you have the contact information of his agent?" Qi Shanhai asked again, the hint in his words was obvious.
The attendant was stunned for a moment, then answered cautiously, "Boss Qi, Ji Li's current agent is Yu Fuya, and the company behind him is Chaoying."
“…”
Qi Shanhai was silent for a few seconds after hearing this, and then he took a sip of wine with regret, "Forget it, I can't afford to offend Yu Fuya."
Back then, he had his eyes on Shi Meng, who was under Chaoying. After some hesitation and reluctance, the latter finally followed him to the door of the hotel suite.
As a result, Yu Fuya got the news from somewhere and rushed over, slamming him with her brand-name bag. The final scene can be imagined.
Chao Ying is a tough nut to crack and Yu Fuya is a strong woman who cannot be messed with.
Ji Li's appearance touched Qi Shanhai's heart again, and the latter no longer had the desire to "make trouble", so as to avoid causing trouble like he did in the past.
Qi Shanhai searched the crowd for a long time before he fixed his eyes on a corner.
"Who is that young man drinking? He's wearing black and white and looks good."
The follower had some understanding of the guests who had come. He quickly recognized Ji Yunqi's face, and before he could say anything, cold sweat broke out on his face.
"Boss Qi, why don't you change your partner? This ancestor cannot be moved."
Qi Shanhai frowned unhappily, obviously not believing such a thing. "Why are you playing dumb with me?"
"That person's name is Ji Yunqi, and he's a newcomer under Chaoying Culture who hasn't officially debuted yet."
"A newcomer who hasn't debuted yet? As long as he's not under Yu Fuya's command, I can still make a move." Qi Shanhai took a sip of wine, his eyes full of confidence.
The attendant wiped the sweat from his forehead and added, "I heard that he is the third young master of the Ji Group, his eldest brother is the business tycoon Ji Yunzheng, and his second sister is the famous screenwriter Ji Yueming."
Qi Shanhai almost choked when he heard a series of names being introduced.
The Chinese Entertainment Association, of which he serves as vice president, relies on Ji's friendly sponsorship every year.
As a giant in the business circle, the Ji family is extremely powerful. Not only most people in the entertainment industry, but even people in other circles have to show courtesy to them when they see them.
Putting aside other things, the hotels where the dinner is being held today are all owned by Ji’s family. Are they going to touch Ji Yunqi on Ji’s territory? Who dares? Are you really that brave?
Qi Shanhai was frightened and displeased at the same time. He casually put his wine glass on the table and said, "Look at what a shitty party you guys are hosting. What kind of people did these celebrities invite?"
There are a lot of crooked and cracked melons and dates.
He searched for an entire night and finally found two that he liked, but in the end, each one was more difficult to touch than the other?
What a waste of interest!
The follower glanced at him secretly, but dared not say anything.
It's obviously you who are obsessed with sex and are being picky.
Not to mention these two, even if it’s other artists, even if you like them, it has to be a deal between both parties, right?
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With Yu Fuya's enthusiastic introduction, Ji Li met all the directors and producers attending the banquet.
About half an hour later, the dinner dance began.
A man in a suit came over and gave Yu Fuya a standard ball greeting, "Ms. Yu, may I ask you to dance with me?"
Yu Fuya raised her eyebrows and said to Ji Li, "Did you see it?"
So what if I’ve been married and divorced? The charm is still as good as before.
Ji Li understood her metaphor and took a step back. "Sister Yu, please go ahead. I'll go sit in the rest area over there for a while."
"Well, don't walk around, I'll take you back later." Yu Fuya still remembered her responsibilities as an agent.
Ji Li nodded, turned and left.
Several big directors they just met are either shooting a movie or just finished filming before the New Year. Even if they have subsequent projects, their roles have already been confirmed.
If the role is changed again, it might cause trouble.
Ji Li's wish to find a good script was dashed, and he lost interest in the dinner.
He casually picked up a glass of champagne and sat quietly in the corner. The rest area was separated by gauze curtains on all sides, which was a quiet place suitable for daydreaming in the hustle and bustle.
Suddenly, a male voice came over, "Hello, are you Mr. Ji Li?"
Ji Li turned around and looked.
The visitor was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties or fifties.
Compared to the suits and fancy clothes worn by other people in the banquet hall, the suit he wore could be considered very simple. It was not a particularly expensive brand, and at first glance, the jacket was not cut to fit him well.
There was a hint of restraint on the middle-aged man's face, and he was obviously not used to such a luxurious occasion.
Ji Li withdrew his gaze and took the initiative to stand up and greet, "Hello, I'm Ji Li."
"Mr. Ji, you are too polite. Please take a seat."
The middle-aged man saw his action and hurriedly stopped him.
He walked around to the front of the young man, clenched his sweaty hands unconsciously, then took out a simple black and white business card from his briefcase and handed it over.
"Hello, I'm Ying Yuanjing, the general manager of Ying's Perfume."
Ji Li lowered his eyes and looked at the business card handed over by the other party. He felt that the name of this perfume company sounded familiar.
"Hello, Mr. Ying."
He maintained proper social etiquette and invited the other party to take a seat.
Ying Yuanjing's inner tension was calmed by the young man's attitude and he sat down.
"Mr. Ji Li, I know it's a bit abrupt to come up to me like this, but I want to try to ask, do you have any plans to accept endorsements next?"
"…We need a spokesperson for our newly developed perfume brand."
Ying Yuanjing did not beat around the bush, but directly stated his purpose. If the other party disagreed, both parties could avoid unnecessary conversation time.
Even so, there was still some reserve in his inquiry.
Ji Li did not answer directly. After thinking for a few seconds, he asked back, "Mr. Ying, please forgive my rudeness, but I don't know much about this brand of your company. Let's not talk about the endorsement for now. Perhaps, I can learn about your products first?"
Anyway, Yu Fuya is not here, so he has nothing to do anyway.
"Of course, you're right." Ying Yuanjing had prepared himself for a direct rejection, but he was overjoyed to receive this reply.
He quickly took out the product introduction from his briefcase and said, "Mr. Ji, read it while I explain it to you."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
"I wonder if Mr. Ji has ever heard of the goose pear tent incense? This kind of incense was once made by the imperial court. It has the effect of calming the mind and concentrating the qi. My wife's ancestor was a royal incense maker, and this ancient method has been preserved until now."
The perfume they are currently promoting completely restores the ancient fragrance.
Ying Yuanjing was a person who loved incense. He and his wife spent nearly ten years to develop it successfully. But when the perfume product was launched, they ran into trouble again.
There is no market for domestic perfumes.
Not only that, in the past few years, many low-quality products labeled as "domestic products" have already eroded consumers' trust. No one is willing to spend almost the same price as foreign big-name perfumes to buy such an unknown domestic brand.
The company is currently in a state of loss. Although it still has working capital to maintain daily expenses, it cannot sustain such a situation.
If you can't find a way to turn the situation around, you will end up in failure one day.
Some time ago, Ying Yuanjing's daughter, who had just graduated from college, casually mentioned this at the dinner table:
"Nowadays, no matter how good a product is, it still needs celebrity endorsements to gain a fan market. Once the market is opened up by celebrities and fans, sales will naturally follow."
These words awakened Ying Yuanjing.
It’s just that big-name stars are unwilling to take the offer, and it’s useless even if newcomers take it. Ying Yuanjing really has a headache when it comes to finding spokespersons.
In order to reduce irrelevant expenses, he did not ask a third-party agency to contact the celebrities, but planned to take the initiative to find them himself.
He heard about tonight's banquet by accident, and he also got this invitation through his connections.
"Mr. Ji, I know that small domestic brands may not be favored by your celebrities, but as long as you are willing to accept it, we at Yingshi will definitely give you the most sincere endorsement fee."
In fact, before Ying Yuanjing found Ji Li, he had been rejected by many stars of the same type.
There are some celebrities who seem to have a good persona on the surface, but their attitude towards people is really disgusting.
Ying Yuanjing had an embarrassed face, and he didn't know how many times he had been told to "get lost".
"By the way, our perfume has entered the French Perfume Age Competition and has passed the preliminary round," Ying Yuanjing added.
France is a representative country for perfume production, and the competition he mentioned is the most authoritative and representative, held every five years.
Many of today's well-known perfume brands gained attention from this competition since their inception.
When Ji Li heard this, he finally understood where the familiar feeling came from.
Because this perfume brand was mentioned in the original book - after the original male protagonist Ji Yunqi made his debut, the first brand he endorsed was Ying's Perfume.
However, when he was the spokesperson, this perfume brand had already won international awards, was singled out for praise by the national TV station, and became the main product promoted at various Chinese trade fairs and international trade fairs.
Therefore, the competition for perfume spokespersons is fierce.
However, Ji had made a huge investment in this perfume before it became famous, so it was natural that Ji Yunqi became the final spokesperson.
Ji Li turned to the product display picture - golden liquid perfume, outsourced to a porcelain bottle with an ancient style, beautiful and exquisite.
In addition to this product, there is also a perfume in the same series, called Tanruige Medium Fragrance, which is a bright red liquid and looks very luxurious.
When he saw this, he was indeed interested, but he also had some doubts in his mind.
According to Ying Yuanjing, the perfume has not yet received investment from Ji Group? Will the future direction of perfume brands remain consistent?
To put it more broadly, he had no intention of competing with Ji Yunqi for resources.
The hero's halo has always been strong. It was not easy for this cannon fodder to change his star path, but he didn't want anything to go wrong because of the vicious intersection of 'grabbing resources'.
Ying Yuanjing interrupted his contemplation, "Mr. Ji, could you please consider it?"
He paused, then spoke truthfully, "I did look for a spokesperson for the sake of bringing in the goods, but now that I've met Mr. Ji in person, I think your appearance and manners are in line with our product's spokesperson requirements."
The young man has a soft and unique temperament, and his bone structure and appearance are those of a standard Chinese handsome man. This domestic ancient style brand naturally needs to find a spokesperson with such a good fit.
"Mr. Ying, endorsement is related to the compatibility between the artist and the brand as well as the future direction. Please forgive me for not being able to easily agree to you in this situation."
Ji Li did not return the product description and business card, and said after thinking for a while.
"After the dinner, I will find time to discuss it with the company and the management team. Whether we can cooperate or not, I will tell you the answer in person."
When Ying Yuanjing heard this, the frustration of being rejected for days finally came out, "It's my duty."
He didn't care about the age difference between them. He took the initiative to stand up and said sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Ji. Whether we can cooperate in the future or not, I wish you a bright future."
In fact, Ying Yuanjing can be called a "big boss" in the domestic incense making circle. He has met countless people in his life and can tell the good from the bad at a glance.
The young man Ji Li's words and actions made people feel very comfortable, and he really liked him.
Ji Li smiled and responded, "Thank you, Mr. Ying."
The two shook hands and ended the exchange happily.
As a result, the next second, a disdainful mockery sounded lightly -
"Take on a small domestic brand like this? Ji Li, I didn't expect that you would still be as useless as before after leaving Dream Media."
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#Get your business started! Super cool endorsement is about to drop~~ (this chapter is still a random red envelope)
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