Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 40: Every item he casually gave away was incredibly expensive.
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Later, the company still turned down the endorsement deal with that top luxury perfume brand on Li Wu's behalf.

Li Wu received an endorsement deal with another jewelry brand.

This brand is the official jewelry supplier to the royal family and nobility of Country Y. They have even crafted coronation crowns for the monarch of Country Y. Their pieces are characterized by a strong, beautiful, and opulent style, each a collector's item.

This is why the brand's jewelry is mostly found among the upper echelons of society in various countries.

Most people have hardly ever heard of it.

At first, Sister Xin even thought that the company had chosen the wrong endorsement and the wrong person.

When it was finally confirmed that it was Li Wu, even Sister Xin, who had been in the industry for seven or eight years, was still astonished.

She'd seen all sorts of ways capital promoted people in the industry over the years. But this was the first time she'd seen such a massive investment of top-tier resources.

Adding to that Director Shen's top-tier production, Tianze's best resources are now being poured into Li Wu alone. Domestic and international resources, and tacitly coordinated promotional efforts across various platforms.

Even if Li Wu were just a wooden stake who only knew how to stand there, he could still be made famous throughout the country.

not to mention.

Li Wu's acting skills are superior because they possess a natural, unadorned charm.

Therefore, Sister Xin believes that it's only a matter of time before Li Wu becomes famous.

When Li Wu went to film the endorsement again, the other party had already sent people to wait downstairs.

There were seven or eight people who came to greet them. Each of them had a respectful expression, showing no sign of disrespect. The person in charge was their group's director.

only.

That day, as soon as Li Wu got out of the car, before the brand's representative could even speak, a slightly hurried voice suddenly came from the side, which was clearly respectful.

"Hello, Ms. Li."

Li Wu looked up.

He was a man in his forties, dressed in a suit and tie, with an air of extraordinary bearing and the composure and restraint of a successful businessman.

However, the expression on his face seemed somewhat out of place with his overall aura.

Respectful with a hint of ingratiation.

Seeing the doubt in Li Wu's eyes, the man took the initiative to introduce himself, "Hello, Ms. Li, I am the CEO of SG Group's domestic region."

SG Group.

It's the name of the group behind the perfume brand that Li Wu was preparing to endorse; its headquarters are in France.

"Hello."

Li Wu was puzzled, but she quickly gave him a polite smile. "Did you call me here for something?"

The man said that after hearing about what happened, he flew back from abroad overnight.

He apologized for the vice president's previous poor attitude and said that he had punished him accordingly. He also expressed his hope to continue their previous cooperation.

"..."

Li Wu was stunned.

She thought that what happened that day was over.

In the past, she wouldn't have even dared to dream of becoming an SG spokesperson. Let alone hearing their CEO apologize in person.

of course.

Li Wu was also very self-aware, knowing that the CEO was not the one seeking cooperation from her, and that the apology was not actually directed at her.

She was simply shocked by Zhou Jinghuai's power.

It's something that makes a well-known multinational corporation so wary.

of course.

Li Wu ultimately declined.

The company's attitude in accepting her new endorsement shows that they no longer need her to work with SG.

Because we've already secured a better endorsement deal for her.

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Shen Yichen knew that Zhou Jinghuai wanted to promote Li Wu, so at a banquet organized by people in the industry, he also brought Li Wu along so that she could get to know more people.

Shen Yichen said it was a banquet, but didn't specify what type of banquet it was.

That day, Li Wu dressed up a little.

She wore a champagne-colored long dress, the hem reaching her ankles. As she moved, it resembled gently undulating waves, with tiny diamonds scattered throughout, like a flowing galaxy in a vast starry sky.

It's slightly formal for everyday wear, but not too flashy. It exudes a gentle and quiet elegance.

All the clothes were sent by Zhou Jinghuai later.

Aside from custom-made items, it's all the latest designs from major brands. Before we knew it, a separate room had been set aside as a walk-in closet for Li Wu.

There are also many kinds of jewelry.

Some were given to her casually by Zhou Jinghuai, while others were specially delivered to Li Wu by his assistant.

To match the color of her long dress, Li Wu chose an inconspicuous yellow diamond necklace.

After arriving at the banquet venue.

Shen Yichen waited outside, seemingly intending to wait for her to arrive before going in together.

"...Director Shen, what's wrong?"

After Li Wu apologized for being late, she noticed that Shen Yichen was still looking at her, so she asked him nervously.

I'm afraid I'll do something inappropriate.

Shen Yichen seemed to glance at her neck again before his gaze returned to her face, and he said gently, "It's not time yet, it's not late, let's go in."

"……OK."

Li Wu didn't think much of it and followed Shen Yichen inside.

The banquet was filled with well-known directors, screenwriters, and producers in the industry. There were also a few first- and second-tier actors, and Li Wu even saw Xi Xun, who played the second male lead in the drama, there as well.

Led by Shen Yichen, Li Wu greeted the directors and producers one by one. Judging from the humble attitude of most people when Shen Yichen introduced them, Shen Yichen held a rather high position among them.

only.

After those people nodded and smiled in response, their gazes, which had been fixed on Li Wu, suddenly paused, as if they had seen something.

After pausing for a few seconds, he casually put it back.

Even.

Several people, seemingly unintentionally, turned around and looked at Li Wu several times.

After Shen Yichen finished his introduction.

Some people even came over and chatted with Li Wu, their attitudes very gentle.

It's like a talent scout suddenly discovering a promising individual and extending an olive branch to Li Wu.

Even the renowned director Chen, who is known as a master of his craft, asked Li Wu a few more questions when Shen Yichen introduced him.

Director Jiang, who previously directed "The World Is Fallen," was also present.

He even went to Li Wu to apologize for the fact that the production team ultimately chose Chu Xuan because of funding issues.

He also said that if Li Wu is willing, she can try to play the female lead in his next drama.

Director Jiang's attitude at this moment was completely different from his previous official statement outside the club that there would be an opportunity to cooperate again; it seemed much more sincere.

Li Wu knew he wasn't telling the truth, but she still smiled and politely replied that she thanked Director Jiang for his appreciation and that she would definitely audition if she had time.

The smiles and invitations Li Wu saw that night far exceeded all the smiles and invitations she had received since entering the industry.

At the beginning.

Li Wu thought they were all giving Shen Yichen face because she was brought in by Shen Yichen.

She ran into Miss Gu when she went to the restroom.

When the other person first saw that she was the one standing in front of the washbasin, they glanced at her with an air of superiority and were about to look away.

But somehow...

When Miss Gu inadvertently touched her neck, her gaze suddenly froze.

She didn't speak, but Li Wu knew what she was looking at.

So when I went back later...

Li Wu asked Shen Yichen in a low voice.

Shen Yichen looked at her with a rare hint of surprise in his eyes. "You didn't know?"

Li Wu was bewildered. "...What should I know?"

Shen Yichen, "..."

Finally, seeing that she was truly unaware, Shen Yichen gave her a few pointers, suggesting she search for the highest-priced item sold at an auction a few years ago.

It was said to have caused a sensation at the time and made the headlines of major newspapers in the port city.

"..."

Li Wu searched on the way back, but couldn't find anything. It seemed Shen Yichen had anticipated this and sent her a link.

The image displayed on the linked page was none other than the necklace that Li Wu was wearing.

There was a pause.

Li Wu gently clicked on it.

Keep scrolling to the very end, and you'll see the long string of zeros after the final bid price.

At that moment, Li Wu's heart inexplicably jumped.

After looking at that number several times.

Before even returning to Imperial View No. 1, Li Wu carefully took off the necklace. Then she put it back in the box and never took it out again.

Zhou Jinghuai never mentioned the price or origin of the things he gave her; it was as if he were just giving her a random trinket.

But Li Wu didn't expect that.

Every item he casually gives out is incredibly expensive.

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Later, after Li Wu returned, Zhou Jinghuai casually asked her how the banquet went that evening.

She was going to a banquet and would be back a little late, so she had told Zhou Jinghuai in advance. Even if Zhou Jinghuai came back later than her.

After hearing Zhou Jinghuai's question.

Li Wu was stunned for a moment, and it took her a long time to use two words to describe it: "shocked and incredulous."

I was shocked by the price of that necklace.

What's incredible is the attitude of those people.

She knew the saying, "Money makes the world go round." But seeing it with her own eyes still left her somewhat shocked.

Zhou Jinghuai seemed to know what she was referring to, but simply said, "What's the big deal?"

Despite the calm and indifferent tone, Li Wu inexplicably detected a hint of contempt and superiority in the voice.

Also.

These things were simply beneath his notice.

Li Wu smiled, concealing her slight embarrassment. She hadn't seen much of the world, and her level of understanding was nowhere near his.

of course.

Li Wu also knew that she was nothing to him.

Perhaps influenced by that, Li Wu couldn't relax that night. Just like the first time, she was extremely tense.

She cried out in pain at the slightest movement.

(End of this chapter)