EFB Chapter 84: Multiple Top Celebrities Sacrificed Together?
Chapter 84: Multiple Top Celebrities Sacrificed Together?
On the business van back to the hotel, everyone was quiet and didn't dare to disturb Gu Yi's rest.
Just then, Li Xiang's phone rang.
The caller ID indicated that the person in charge of the Celine brand was calling.
"From Celine's side."
"Put it on speakerphone, so you don't have to say it again."
Gu Yi closed his eyes and reminded him.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiang answered the call and put it on speakerphone.
"Hello, Mr. Li. We're calling specifically to thank Mr. Gu Yi."
Mitchell, the CEO of Celine Greater China, was very polite.
no way,
Because Gu Yi's live stream has finished.
The store manager of more than 20 of Silin's offline stores said in the group that someone had ordered the same suit as Gu Yi.
Even the kind where names are mentioned!
"You're too kind."
Li Xiang responded.
Mitchell continued.
"We highly regard Mr. Gu Yi internally and would like to invite him to be our brand ambassador."
"Could your studio please prepare a suitable quote for our collaboration? We can discuss the details of the collaboration at any time."
After hearing the other party's invitation, Li Xiang did not reply immediately.
Then the person on the other end of the phone added another sentence.
"In addition, we would like to clarify that even if the two parties are ultimately unable to reach a formal endorsement agreement due to various reasons."
"We will also provide the brand's entire seasonal clothing line free of charge on a long-term basis, which can be used for both everyday and business occasions."
Li Xiang nodded.
"Okay, I understand your sincerity. We will contact you again after we have discussed it internally."
"Great! Looking forward to collaborating."
The two parties hung up the phone.
Li Xiang turned to look at Gu Yi, who was resting in his chair.
"What do you think? Should we accept it?"
"If the price is high, I can accept it, but they probably won't offer high prices right now. Let's talk about it after the work is finished."
Gu Yi thought for a moment.
"Why not look for other brands?"
Su Xiaoxiao was very curious.
Gu Yi couldn't claim to have a God's-eye view either.
He explained with a helpless smile.
"The fact that LV withdrew its claim will definitely trend on social media. We need to give them a way out and minimize the impact on ourselves."
In the 2026 incident involving Jeon Ji-hyun's film and television dramas insulting China, all brands voluntarily deleted her photos.
LV, however, remained completely silent.
Finally, domestic consumers went to LV's official website to protest, and that's when they removed it. That's the attitude of LV, this top luxury brand.
"really."
Li Xiang nodded.
"There's no need to argue with brands."
Now they have to deal with Chris. Bringing LV in is completely pointless and might even backfire.
If things escalate, LV will be in an awkward position, and other groups will also consider whether Gu Yi will treat them the same way in the future.
In fact, top international luxury brands also form alliances. If the LV Group really made a statement, other groups would consider it carefully. Doing it this way now actually makes them seem sensible.
to be honest,
Strength is the greatest source of confidence.
An artist without market validation,
It has little value in the eyes of the brand.
Instead of rushing to sign contracts to cater to brands, it's better to solidify your own value with data, so that you can take the initiative and choose a better brand!
It was already past midnight when I got back to the hotel, and "Breaking the Cocoon" was number one on the QQ Music New Song Chart.
Gu Yi hosted the entire live stream tonight, singing more than a dozen songs. After a quick wash, he fell asleep as soon as he lay down on the bed.
He didn't even consider that the next day, the trending topics on the entertainment list would leave everyone bewildered.
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the next day,
At 10 a.m.,
In an apartment in Beijing,
After watching Gu Yi's "Breaking the Cocoon" performance last night, the Third Young Master made a phone call to Tencent's people.
"What do you think would happen if Gu Yi were cast in Douluo Continent?"
"Cough cough...Are you kidding me?"
Han Zhijie was both amused and exasperated when he received the call.
"You were the one who said you wanted to find something cheap!"
"What I said back then was to find someone cheap who fit the persona. Look at him now, from e-sports to singer to actor, isn't that a real-life upgrade?"
The Third Young Master said unwillingly.
"Douluo Continent has been filming for half a month already. If you replace the actor now, will you compensate for the losses?"
Han Zhijie was speechless with anger.
"Also, why don't you check Weibo? Is it appropriate to cast him in this situation?"
"Let me see!"
The third young master quickly opened Weibo on his computer and saw that the top 10 entertainment news stories were all negative. Besides Gu Yi, it also included four other top celebrities and a Best Actress winner.
1. Zige comments on Chris's manipulation of the rankings.
2. Gu Yi and Zhou Dongyu's relationship exposed.
3. TFBOYS internal discord, Weibo Night stage photo-taking incident
4. Chris's Nightclub Contest
5. Gu Yitian and Xiwei traveled together during the New Year, sparking rumors of a reconciliation.
6. Chris and Little G really did date.
7. LV cancels clothing claim service, seemingly to avoid risk.
8. TF fans tearing each other apart
9. TF's concert was half-hearted.
10. Chris is suspected of withdrawing from the Spring Festival Gala.
The trending topics from the three parties are interspersed.
It went viral across the internet in just half an hour.
People in the Chinese entertainment industry are keeping a close eye on today's trending topics list.
Everyone originally thought that today's trending topic would be due to the lingering buzz surrounding Gu Yi's album or the Weibo Night event.
The result was completely unexpected: five top celebrities were exposed for scandals at the same time, almost a collective sacrifice.
Yes, the number of viewers on Weibo's live stream last night exceeded 100 million, so Gu Yi can now be considered a top influencer.
As for why there are many top celebrities instead of just one, that's a problem within the fan community itself.
Those who become popular in the fan circle are all top influencers!
In short, this is a terrible thing in the Chinese entertainment industry.
There's something fishy going on.
No one dared to make a move!
"Pretend I didn't say anything."
The Third Young Master looked at the bright red trending topics list, said something hastily, and then hung up the phone.
Han Zhijie shook his head helplessly.
He also wanted to provide resources for Gu Yi.
But with the situation so unclear, who would dare to use an artist at the center of a storm amidst a barrage of negative public opinion?
No capital would take this risk.
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at the same time,
In a villa in Beijing,
Seeing the screen full of trending topics on her tablet, Lu Han immediately made a call to Huang Zitao.
"Did you buy his trending topics?"
"How is that possible?"
Huang Zitao laughed after hearing this.
"With so many negative trending topics breaking out at once, could it be that a scandal involving a powerful figure using surrogacy has been exposed?"
Lu Han had some doubts.
"Anyway, it's none of my business."
Huang Zitao shook his head and hung up the phone.
Then, putting his conscience in his hands and showing his sincerity, he added another sum of money to the trending topic about his former teammate.
It's doing good deeds and accumulating good karma.
Coincidentally,
Lu Han also made the investment with tears in her eyes.
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On the other hand, Meng Ziyi posted a screenshot of the audition notice for the "Hunter's Guide to Crime" drama series to the WeChat group early in the morning.
"I'm completely stunned. The trending topics on Weibo have changed entirely in just one day. Do you think I should still go to the audition?"
"Go ahead, what if things turn out differently?"
Li Yitong replied instantly.
Chen Duling typed excitedly.
"I have a feeling something big is about to happen!"
"Either they're tearing each other apart, or some big shot is about to explode. It's very likely a top-level scandal involving illegitimate children fighting over inheritance, or surrogacy and sexual assault."
(PS: I've noticed that many netizens are indifferent to the title of "Best Actor," so I'm planning to change the name to: "[Chinese Entertainment Industry's Crossover Training of Top-Tier Actresses]")
(If this book is to be published, would you prefer 4000 words per chapter or 2000 words per chapter? The main issue is that my last book was heavily criticized for having 2000 words per chapter.)