Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 173 The love she gave was too generous.
The birthday party was supposed to start at 3 p.m., but ticket checking began as early as 2:30 p.m.

Fans started entering the venue 30 minutes early, and the 500 people sitting in the exhibition hall rented by Huace were a bit crowded.

Looking around, there was a huge crowd of people.

It wasn't a professional venue for concerts to begin with, and both the sound system and equipment were the most basic Gu Jingyi had ever used since her debut.

Fortunately, the stage was not as small as Gu Jingyi had imagined, and it was also very close to the audience seats.

He stood at the front of the stage, able to give a high-five to the audience in the first row with just a wave of his hand.

Holding a fan meeting in such a small, enclosed space also creates a warm and friendly atmosphere.

"Hello everyone, I'm Gu Jingyi. I hope all my fans can spend some fun time with me."

As soon as Gu Jingyi finished speaking, his words, amplified by the microphone, spread to every corner.

"Gu Jingyi!!!"

"Happy birthday, Emperor Jing!!"

"Happy 20th birthday, Jingbao!"

Just one sentence was enough to elicit cheers from the audience.

One by one, the fans blushed and expressed their affection for Gu Jingyi.

Today, host Wu Xin, wearing a pink tulle dress, smiled and said into the microphone, "It seems everyone is really looking forward to this meeting. I'm sure Jingyi has felt everyone's enthusiasm. Today is Gu Jingyi's 20th birthday. I'm your host Wu Xin, and I'm really happy to spend this moment with all the Jingyi fans."

Her simple words elicited cheers from the audience.

Because tickets for Gu Jingyi's concert are extremely difficult to obtain, the fans who were able to attend today's fan meeting were not only incredibly loyal but also very lucky.

To some extent, this is also a way for celebrities to "pamper their fans," a kind of fan benefit.

Therefore, the entire process was not taken too seriously, and the hosting and all the details were not formalized.

Gu Jingyi didn't rehearse, and Wu Xin didn't need to prepare any scripts or lines.

It was just a simple process; as long as I spoke in a friendly manner and could engage the fans' emotions, that was enough.

Although it has a "makeshift" feel to it, its casualness and warmth are unique.

It's clear that the "Consort Jing" sitting below also really liked it; the lack of distance made it even more enjoyable to dream.

Gu Jingyi was dressed casually today, wearing a Dior print denim jacket paired with a short-sleeved shirt from her own streetwear brand "GoodGu".

His black, wispy hair gently covered his eyelashes, making him look like a friendly boy next door.

Gu Jingyi picked up the microphone, but was interrupted by a burst of excited exclamations from the audience just as he was about to speak.

"Jingyi, what does your mother do? How did she manage to raise you to be so handsome? You're dazzling."

"Jingyi, look over here."

"husband!!"

He looked at his fans with a mixture of amusement and helplessness, watching them become inexplicably energized because of him.

The main reason is that everyone here today is a die-hard fan of Gu Jingyi; the draw was conducted by Huace among highly active fans.

It's somewhat similar to the "super like" of later generations; only a little over two thousand people could draw Jin Chaozhong.

HuaCe draws lots based directly on fan activity, and almost all of them are die-hard fans.

Andy Lau certainly has a deeper understanding of just how fervent his female fans are.

For the fans in the audience, Gu Jingyi was like "Tang Monk's flesh" (a metaphor for something highly desirable).

Fortunately, times are changing, and today's young fans are no longer capable of doing the crazy thing of selling their possessions to see their idols.

At most, they would save money and work hard to support Gu Jingyi's fan meeting and everything their brother does.

Although they are all highly active fans, some of them were previously not financially well-off and had no experience attending offline events.

This was the first time I had seen my older brother in such a setting.

It has to be said that Gu Jingyi is indeed not photogenic.

They previously thought that Gu Jingyi was already handsome enough, judging from the photos posted by fansites and candid shots taken by passersby.

Unexpectedly, that was still too conservative.

In person, Gu Jingyi is so handsome it's like he's on a completely different level.

This level of attraction is something that any girl Gu Jingyi has ever pursued offline would find irresistible in today.

Many of them are just students and haven't had the chance to see Gu Jingyi in person yet.

Seeing their idol so close on stage for the first time was incredible. Even though he was dressed casually, he was still captivating, and many people covered their mouths in disbelief. It felt like a dream, so unreal.

"Hello everyone, I'm Gu Jingyi. Welcome to my 20th birthday party. Are you ready to spend this wonderful time together?"

Amid the cheers, Gu Jingyi smiled and responded, standing on the stage looking at the fans below.

Seeing them erupt in another round of revelry, Gu Jingyi made a standard "shh" gesture to his lips.

Unexpectedly, it had the opposite effect, and the screams became even louder.

Gu Jingyi just smiled and looked at the fans on stage for about half a minute.

As his voice trailed off, he held up the microphone and continued, "I'm really happy that you could spend my birthday with me today. It's been a long time since I've had this much interaction with my fans."

After speaking, Gu Jingyi paused for a moment. His gaze swept around the room, as if he were memorizing the faces of every fan.

Then, Gu Jingyi smiled brightly.

"There seem to be quite a few unfamiliar faces today..."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on the faces of many lucky individuals froze.

They watched the stage nervously, waiting for their brother's final judgment.

As if sensing something, Gu Jingyi's eyes suddenly became sincere, and he picked up the microphone to exclaim, "Everyone is so beautiful, really so beautiful."

After saying that, Gu Jingyi seemed to have said something wrong. He suddenly covered his face, lowered his head, and looked embarrassed.

"what……"

Many of Gu Jingyi's fans were stirred by his actions, as it was the first time they had received positive feedback from their own brother.

Just then, the staff brought up a chair, and Gu Jingyi sat down and chatted with the fans for a while.

I can't help but want to reach out and touch my idol.

After greeting the fans and exchanging a few pleasantries, and once their excitement subsided, the staff brought over a high stool, where Gu Jingyi sat and chatted with the fans for a while.

He talked about some recent events, including funny stories about preparing the album, the little things that happened while filming, and how he accidentally burned the pot while playing games while cooking, which made him angry and upset all day.

These everyday little things make fans find Gu Jingyi adorable. Like a long-lost friend, Gu Jingyi speaks his mind freely, cracking jokes and reacting in various ways.

However, the fans listened very attentively.

They all enjoyed the harmonious fan relationship with Gu Jingyi.

Even in Meng Nu's eyes, being able to chat and laugh with Gu Jingyi was much better than watching the stage.

This friendly chat was more enjoyable and engaging for them than the glamorous stage, as they looked at Gu Jingyi on stage with such intimacy.

Some of the more sentimental fans couldn't help but shed tears.

Of course, the conversation didn't last forever; Gu Jingyi then performed on several more stages.

Lyrical pieces like "Like the Wind" and "Heart Attraction" always feel fresh and new when listened to again and again.

While the fans were still scrambling for the small gifts the host was handing out, Gu Jingyi went backstage to change into a new outfit.

Just then, after distributing the small gifts, Gu Jingyi went on stage for her last performance of the day: "Yesterday's Blue Sky".

Gu Jingyi's clear and bright voice is indeed a great match for this song.

When the song ended, it also meant that the one-hour birthday party was coming to a close.

Gu Jingyi waved goodbye to all the fans, and today's birthday fan meeting came to an end.

Gu Jingyi exited through the side door and got into the nanny van.

"Brother Ze, how was your day?"

Gu Jingyi asked his agent with great interest.

Lin Ze thought for a moment and praised, "It was excellent. You single-handedly led the entire rhythm of this birthday fan meeting. Not to mention the stage, it's your comfort zone. And with these generous gifts today, Jingyi, you're so incredibly kind to your fans."

"Because I'm an idol who dotes on my fans."

Gu Jingyi couldn't help but chuckle, but his tone was full of pride.

However, he recalled that after the last performance of the day, his fans suddenly shouted to him, "Jingyi, don't worry. We will definitely give you the best support, and the box office of 'Kuai Ge' will definitely rise again."

Gu Jingyi felt a warm glow in his heart and asked, "Brother Ze, how much did my movie gross today?"

"7.63 million, be content. For a movie that has been released for a week, it's already quite good to have achieved this result amidst the siege of many big movies."

"However, it might not reach 10 billion until the movie finishes its theatrical run..."

Lin Ze did the math and felt that he would only achieve this result by the end of the movie.

Although it was very impressive, it fell short of his expectations.

Gu Jingyi smiled and said, "Maybe it will be a little earlier. My fans told me today that they will give my movie a surprise. I have a feeling that it will be completed ahead of schedule."

"Why don't you go check out the super topic? Maybe the fans are already preparing."

Gu Jingyi thought Lin Ze's words made a lot of sense, so he clicked on it using a secondary account.

[@Gu Jingyi's Donuts]: Fans, today is Gu Jingyi's birthday. It's also the 10th day since his movie was released, and growth started to decline on the 5th day. I believe everyone knows what his first movie means to Jingyi. If he can become the youngest "billion-yuan box office star," Gu Jingyi will undoubtedly be on a smooth road to success. But now it's dangerous; we don't know what the screening rate will be like afterward. If it really gets pulled from theaters, he'll be just a little short of a billion-yuan box office. It's not a big difference, but it's still a pity. All theaters determine the screening rate based on box office revenue. Today is Jingyi's birthday, let's all give him a boost, okay? I've already bought 40 movie tickets (as shown in the picture), whether you go for it or not is up to you.

[I agree, Sister Tian is right. Water at 99 degrees Celsius and boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius differ by only one degree, but their properties are completely different.]
[New fan, Sister Sweetie is definitely right. I've also bought some, (as shown in the picture)]
[……]
[@Gu Jingyi's Donuts: Sisters, you're awesome! I just checked and Jingyi's box office today has already reached 6000 million! Together, we can achieve anything!]
Looking at the message that had been posted a few minutes ago, Gu Jingyi's eyes softened.

Tian Xiwei always gave him countless surprises, and she always said that it was because of him that she had a completely different experience in her life.

Little did they know that what she was doing was exactly what every company dreamed of: becoming a "fan leader."

Huace had previously contacted Tian Xiwei, hoping to recruit her as a "patron".

She refused, not wanting her affection to be impure.

The phone suddenly rang, and Gu Jingyi glanced at it.

It was sent by Xiaotian: "The box office has reached 7.93 million, and it should break 8 million today without any problem."

That's probably why an impatient fan shouted something to himself at the end of the meet-and-greet.

Gu Jingyi suddenly laughed, "Brother Ze, look at your data, it's not accurate."

"My film's box office has now reached 7.93 million yuan. After today's box office results, theaters will definitely see the potential in 'Brother Kuai' and increase the screening rate again. Breaking 1 billion yuan at the box office is a sure thing."

Gu Jingyi said confidently, his face beaming.

"If your sweetheart told you, then it must be true. After all, I can't be sitting at the real-time box office every minute to calculate the latest box office for you."

Lin Ze glanced at Gu Jingyi and teased, "Jingyi, you should repay the beauty's kindness today."

He deliberately dragged out the syllables of his reply, making a pointed remark.

"Hurry up and drive..."

It wasn't that he wanted to show off; it was just that the love she gave him was too overwhelming.

Gu Jingyi felt a little embarrassed by his teasing. He and Xiaotian had chosen to meet at the Four Seasons Hotel today.

As soon as he entered the room, Gu Jingyi was captivated by a graceful figure.

Gu Jingyi hugged Tian Xiwei tightly as she clung to him, responding to her passion while groping around in the darkness.

He then simply picked Tian Xiwei up in his arms and casually closed the door with a slingshot.

He hadn't walked more than a few steps when he and she both fell heavily onto the bed.

Gu Jingyi didn't even change his clothes before he pressed himself against her.

Before long, the sounds of clothes being torn and suppressed breathing could be heard continuously from the dark room.

I have to say, the loose batwing top that the sweet girl wore today is really convenient.

Gu Jingyi immediately sensed it, and at that moment he felt even more at ease.

The other person's only outer garment offered no protection whatsoever; with the slightest movement, it was lifted, revealing even more alluring white skin peeking through the seams.

The super tight bodycon skirt was quite troublesome, though, as Tian Xiwei had a very attractive figure. It got stuck there and wouldn't go down, so Gu Jingyi had to use brute force to tear it.

However, no one cared whether his behavior was rude or not at this moment; the heated atmosphere had already filled the entire room.

As soon as Gu Jingyi turned on the desk lamp, a soft groan of dissatisfaction was heard.

"Turn off the lights!" Tian Xiwei gritted her teeth, feeling both ashamed and angry.

"I won't close it," Gu Jingyi snorted coldly.
"Close it!"

"No!"

Gu Jingyi pressed down on him, looking at every inch of his muscles, which were bursting with power.

Tian Xiwei's eyes suddenly darkened, and she changed her words, saying, "Since I can't reason with you... then leaving it open... isn't necessarily a bad thing..."

(End of this chapter)