Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 183 K-pop female idols are so eager to improve!

In the afternoon, Gu Jingyi picked up the clothes from the ground one by one and put them back on.

As she walked out of Krystal Jung's house, a van had been waiting downstairs for quite some time.

Gu Jingyi is heading to the next event location: a Guerlain cruise event.

"Hey, boss, you're here."

Lin Ze's gaze swept over Gu Jingyi, a mocking smile on his face.

It's 1 p.m. now, and Gu Jingyi has been fighting at Zheng Xiujing's house for over an hour.

After checking into the hotel and taking a shower, Gu Jingyi changed into a Dior 2019 Spring/Summer Haute Couture outfit.

His accessories also changed from the full range of haute couture jewelry provided by Dior at the beginning to Chopard.

Gu Jingyi holds the highest global title at Chopard, while Dior only holds the highest Asian title.

Participating in the reopening of the Dior flagship store is a gesture of respect to Dior, so using the entire collection is understandable.

Since both Guerlain and Dior are part of the LVMH Group, Gu Jingyi doesn't need to use Dior for every Guerlain event.

Everyone has their own expertise, and Chopard is one of the world's top ten jewelry brands.

Chopard's jewelry designs are naturally far superior to those of Dior, which focuses on ready-to-wear clothing.

Gu Jingyi wore a Dior Men midnight blue velvet peak lapel suit with gold thread inlaid on the shoulders. Under the light, the gold dragon scale pattern emerged, making him look incredibly expensive.

This haute couture piece is priced at 260 million RMB, undoubtedly meaning the great "Emperor Jing" is wearing a house on his body. It will once again give these impoverished South Koreans a little shock.

For his accessories, he chose a brooch from Chopard's Red Carpet collection released this month. The rose brooch is set with a 54.83-carat ruby, making it both magnificent and elegant.

The watch is a Chopard LUC Full Strike, a new model from Chopard's Barcelona collection. It costs approximately three million RMB, and the cufflinks also feature Chopard's sapphire crystal design.

Since it was a Guerlain event, Gu Jingyi, as Guerlain's global brand ambassador, naturally had to incorporate some Guerlain elements into her appearance.

He chose the Guerlain honeycomb chain, an 18K white gold honeycomb chain with a pendant featuring a dragon's head and queen bee eyes set with 2ct black diamonds. This is a unique piece from Guerlain's heritage collection, the only one of its kind in the world.

The South Korean people are stunned. They thought that Gu Jingyi's 5000 million RMB accessories that morning were the pinnacle of his style.

Unexpectedly, there's always someone better; Gu Jingyi really went all out in the afternoon.

Converted to Korean won, the accessories from the morning cost 95.29 billion won. The outfit from the afternoon easily doubled that amount.

It's estimated that after today, when people in South Korea mention Gu Jingyi, besides "face genius," the first thing that comes to mind is "a god worth billions of won."

After Lin Ze took Gu Jingyi to the beauty salon they had booked in advance to get her hair and makeup done, they drove to the Guerlain Cruise Night.

As Gu Jingyi stepped onto the red carpet, the Guerlain gold spotlights suddenly malfunctioned and went out. However, the gold dragon scale pattern on Gu Jingyi's suit shone with its own light, like a candle dragon emerging from the deep blue sea.

Not far away, Cha Eun-woo was posing against a champagne table. As the camera zoomed in, Cha Eun-woo's Saint Laurent patent leather suit suddenly looked like a deliveryman's uniform.

Cha Eun-woo's face stiffened, and he could only manage a forced smile as he noticed the camera was still zooming in.

After this event, he and Oh Sehun will definitely have a lot in common.

Kind-hearted Eunwoo couldn't bear to see Sehun being bullied by his good looks alone, so he chose to join the battle and fight alongside him.

But Cha Eun-woo's nightmare had only just begun. Despite not having a Guerlain ambassadorship, he attended the Guerlain cruise party. His free appearance was, of course, a ploy to secure a Guerlain ambassadorship deal.

It is well known that major luxury brands never lack celebrities seeking opportunities to promote their products.

Celebrities borrow clothing from brands for street style photoshoots and airport fashion. They essentially offer free endorsements to brands in exchange for one or two magazine cover opportunities that luxury brands might peek out from behind their sleeves.

Being given a title or treatment only means that you have been placed under observation by the brand. The final decision on whether or not to grant you a title and treatment rests with the brand.

Only when a brand grants a title and officially announces the benefits can it be considered that "after years of hard work, the daughter-in-law has finally become the mother-in-law."

Cha Eun-woo, this handsome South Korean actor, is currently still in the stage of being a poor, unmarried woman.

To be honest, he had a bad feeling when he learned that Gu Jingyi was going to attend this event.

Unexpectedly, his intuition was so accurate; Gu Jingyi instantly crushed him.

This "face genius" hailed by South Korean media is, in the face of a true "face genius," like a forgery before an original—insignificant and beneath his notice.

Just like every fashion event, no matter how different the process may be, there will always be a group photo session at the end.

Now, with a professional smile on his face, Cha Eun-woo just hopes this moment will come slowly.

He had absolutely no intention of getting to know Gu Jingyi. At this time, Cha Eun-woo didn't yet have the boost from two hit Korean dramas. In the eyes of the South Korean people, he was just a "good-looking guy" from a second-tier group who relied on his looks to make a killing.

An idol is an idol, and an actor is an actor.

The South Korean entertainment industry is characterized by rigid class structures and strict hierarchies.

Even BTS's Kim Taehyung, when he ventured into acting, only landed the role of the third male lead.

The group Cha Eun-woo belongs to is worlds apart from BTS in terms of popularity.

Therefore, he had absolutely no intention of trying to curry favor with Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi is a top Asian actor with a hit drama series, "A Love So Beautiful," and a film that grossed over a billion yuan.

In South Korea, this would be similar to the image of "Lee Min-ho" in the minds of the younger generation.

Cha Eun-woo just smiled faintly, his feet seemingly nailed to the champagne tower.

Gu Jingyi was even less likely to go up and greet Che Yinyou; the photo session usually took place in the middle of the event or near the end.

Guerlain's cruise night event was essentially a sales promotion.

Gu Jingyi standing there was the most eye-catching sight.

He was immediately surrounded by wealthy female fans, and in less than half an hour, he achieved sales of hundreds of millions of RMB.

The cruise ship's three decks were painted Guerlain gold. After completing his mission, Gu Jingyi leaned against the railing, gazing at the night view in a daze.

The evening breeze lifted the hem of his velvet suit, revealing the Guerlain Heritage Bee pendant dangling from his waist chain.

"Hello, Gu Jingyi Xi. I'm Park Soo-young, nice to meet you."

A rose-colored gown accentuated her peach-shaped curves as Park Soo-young emerged from behind the champagne tower. The train of her gown trailed on the ground, swaying gracefully with her elegant steps.

Gu Jingyi's pupils reflected her image, and he quickly matched her with a name in his mind.

Joy from Red Velvet is a famous "juice-like beauty." She has a great figure and is known as a "sex bombshell."

More recently, Park Soo-young has gone viral this month with her fancam of "Bad Boy".

In the direct shot, Joy is wearing a fur coat, looking authoritatively beautiful.

“I am very similar to Gu Jingyi Xi. I was also a hidden trainee at SM Entertainment.”

“Kyung Yi Xi’s ‘Butter’…” Park Soo-young suddenly moved closer, her earrings grazing his waist chain with a jingling sound.

"It's like stabbing a knife into here."

Park Soo-young pressed her Guerlain-painted nails two inches below her collarbone, creating a magnificent and undulating effect.

Gu Jingyi glanced down and saw her chest rising and falling with her breath. Suddenly, he pulled out the fragrance tester card she was clutching.

The cold, metallic envelope pressed against her chin, leaving a mark on Park Soo-young's chin.

Park Soo-young, however, neither dodged nor flinched, but looked at Gu Jingyi with a beaming smile. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with anticipation and joy.

Gu Jingyi scrutinized the face, and it was indeed quite beautiful. Park Soo-young was a rare beauty with striking features in South Korea, and her iconic moment was when she had her braces adjusted with a cold expression at MAMA, creating a "Hong Kong style beauty."

She's so beautiful, it's not like someone from a small place like South Korea would look like someone from Hong Kong in the last century.

Just like his ex-girlfriend Kim Ji-won, he is often mistaken for a Chinese person because of his unique beauty.

Did Joy and Crush date during this period? Gu Jingyi had some doubts.

He exerted force with his fingertips, causing the fragrance testing card to deform in Gu Jingyi's hand, but lifting Park Soo-young's chin even higher. Gu Jingyi looked at that face from an angle almost like that of a superior.

Gu Jingyi chuckled softly, "Joy xi, Crush Xi will be very sad if she knew what you did today."

"What Crush?" Park Soo-young tapped circles on Gu Jingyi's chest with her fingertips.

She spoke with a hint of spoiled arrogance, "You know, women don't like men who revolve around them. Crush Xi and I have always been one-sided in our relationship. As for me, I've admired Gu Jingyi Xi for a very, very long time."

What was my first single?

Gu Jingyi's tone was casual, as if he had asked the question out of the blue.

"She's a petite woman, and all I know is that the first single of yours that entered my heart was 'Butter'."

"Heh, my sister is really good at lying."

Gu Jingyi released his grip, and Park Soo-young, whose chin was no longer supported, staggered slightly.

Yet she still nestled precisely into Gu Jingyi's arms, gazing at him with alluring charm.

Park Soo-young whispered in his ear, her breath sweet and fragrant, "Gu Jingyi, I can't stand up. I twisted my ankle~ Could you take a look?"

Gu Jingyi glanced around. It was after the cruise ship's night had begun. People were either busy cultivating relationships and building connections, or, like him, spending their time alone and relaxing.

It's not impossible to slip away for 30 or 40 minutes to take care of something...

South Korea is not Gu Jingyi's main market.

People tend to be bolder when they're abroad.

Gu Jingyi neither agreed nor refused.

He simply looked at Park Soo-young with a smile in his eyes, and the other woman understood what he meant.

South Korean girls are not like those in China; they are bolder and more proactive.

No sooner had Gu Jingyi left his seat than Park Soo-young followed him up.

Out of caution, Gu Jingyi still chose to use the restroom.

Does anyone know which hatch has a camera...?

The restroom is more reliable, as it has partitions for privacy and no suspicion of hidden cameras.

Even the restrooms at these high-end banquets are odorless, with sandalwood incense burning.

Gu Jingyi wouldn't be like his good teammate Kun Kun, who, after being exposed for his infidelity, had two beautiful women on the street, one on each side, getting into his car during an event in Thailand.

A passerby spotted the person and posted the photo on Weibo, causing a stir among fans in China.

Some wealthy female fans bribe passersby to delete their posts, while younger fans threaten passersby with self-harm to make them delete their posts.

The female fans went crazy, sending private messages to insult passersby.

The original poster was furious and directly posted the private messages. This caused the news, which was originally only known within the fan community, to instantly become a trending topic.

Le, as expected of that man.

Even during his lowest point, a group of great scholars came to defend his brother.

The fans' hearts were broken, but they still had to painstakingly glue the wound back together with super glue to fight back against the negative publicity.

You bunch of trolls, what right do you have to slander my brother?

Kun Kun is a "male bodhisattva" who gives fans benefits, so how dare you offend him?

As a result, few people dared to invite Kun Kun, a "high-risk artist," to their domestic events.

The pain of Kun, the joy of Jing.

Standing on the ruins of Kunkun, Gu Jingyi continued to learn new lessons. He never stir-fried noodles, nor did he add "chicken essence".

Even when engaging in in-depth exchanges with industry peers, they would choose places unknown to anyone, all for the sake of their fans.

Gu Jingyi is truly amazing!
"Snack Buckle"

Park Soo-young gently knocked on the only locked cubicle.

The next second, the sound of the lock cylinder turning could be heard.

A strong, powerful hand placed on her waist and pulled her inside.

The warm light diffused the ink-like lace of her dress, causing Park Soo-young's spine to suddenly straighten like a bowstring.

Gu Jingyi's figure loomed over them, the dark surroundings carrying a pleasant scent of perfume.

Park Soo-young's exclamation was muffled into a groan by his palm, like prey falling into a trap.

"Trying to seduce me?" His breath warmed her ear, quickly turning it a rosy hue.

"Can't you?"

Park Soo-young looked up, asking with a mix of coquettishness and arrogance.

"Of course, but only for today. Our relationship is temporary; the affection arises with the contract and ends with it."

The finger wearing the Chopard haute couture ring curled up and wandered around Park Soo-young's waist.

The ruby ​​was both cold and exquisitely beautiful. With a slight exertion, Gu Jingyi left indentations on Park Soo-young's smooth back.

When has Park Soo-young ever been treated like this? Normally, she's a top-tier member of SM Entertainment's leading girl group. While popular core member Bae Joo-hyun is kept out of the spotlight with zero commercial endorsements, Park Soo-young gets acting roles and personal endorsements. Her resources are so good that she's called a "royal family member," so it's no wonder she looks down on Crush, the male solo singer who fawns over her.

Soon, her breathing became unsteady. She looked at Gu Jingyi with a mixture of shame and anger, "Be gentle."

"Why be gentle? Your outfit is nothing more than a fraction of the value of any accessory I might wear."

Gu Jingyi raised his head high and charged forward with a burst of energy.

The sound of buttons popping open came from beneath the velvet fabric, a sound that lingered for a very long time.

Park Soo-young slumped to the ground alone, Gu Jingyi's velvet suit covering the broken shoulder strap.

The woman leaned against the wall, tossing a lighter around; her clothes were tattered and wrinkled. Gu Jingyi, however, hadn't even gotten a dirty hem. Her Guerlain bee-print waist chain hooked onto half of her dress padding, swaying like an ambiguous pendulum with the flickering flame.

When Gu Jingyi returned to the cruise ship cabin, the activity was only halfway through.

Celebrities from all walks of life mingled and chatted with Gu Jingyi, exchanging toasts and laughter.

The event then proceeded according to the usual procedures of a fashion exhibition, with the invited celebrities and VIP clients enjoying the exhibits.

Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, it was time for the usual group photo.

Park Soo-young arrived just in time, her evening gown swaying gracefully. "Sorry I'm late. I got a little seasick and had to be out in the wind for a while to wake up."

"It's alright, Joy Xi arrived just in time."

Gu Jingyi, as Guerlain's global brand ambassador, nodded distantly, gently brushing Park Soo-young off the subject.

He was probably the only one who knew the inside story and that Park Soo-young didn't go out for a walk because she was seasick.

It's not that we go there to let the smell dissipate...

However, Gu Jingyi often doesn't actually care whether what the other person says is true or false.

The other party's lying was essentially just to cover up this romantic affair; once it's exposed, the blow to the woman will be devastating.

Gu Jingyi, naturally a gentleman, lent a hand to help the female idol he had interacted with to smooth things over.

Some things are far more important than trivial truth or falsehood, just like right now.
Finally, the highlight of the entire banquet arrived: the group photo session.

The media reporters who arrived at the scene were all scrambling to take pictures of Gu Jingyi, as for Cha Eunwoo.

Who cares about him now?
It's easy to capture a blurry picture of a handsome man, but the great "Asian Emperor Jingdi" might only appear once a year.

These journalists, who make a living by generating buzz, are naturally able to distinguish between what's important and what's urgent.

Cha Eun-woo breathed a sigh of relief; he certainly didn't want to be part of the control group at this time.

Compared to Gu Jingyi's radiant appearance, he paled in comparison.

But the organizers clearly wouldn't let this golden opportunity to generate buzz slip by. "Eunwoo, why are you standing so far to the edge for a group photo?"

Cha Eun-woo's face fell, and he reluctantly stood next to Gu Jingyi to complete the photo.

Perhaps after today, the title of "face genius" will completely change hands.

Who is more handsome, me or Gu Yong?

The PANN forum and Theqoo tonight will provide the answer.

Even disregarding their looks and charisma, their outfits alone clearly demonstrate their commercial value as celebrities.

One was the subject of a "triple vying for favor" among three luxury brands: Dior presented him with a globally debuted gown; Chopard offered him luxurious jewelry; and Guerlain supplied this new partner with a one-of-a-kind, globally unique piece.

Gu Jingyi wasn't there to attend the event; he was there to show off his impoverished relatives.

She is using haute couture and high jewelry to better adorn herself and prove her status in the fashion world.

The other woman was wearing a rented, out-of-season haute couture outfit. She wore no accessories, and her sole purpose in attending the Guerlain cruise party was to act as a salesperson.

Guerlain only offered one invitation, and Cha Eun-woo insisted on paying out of his own pocket to arrange everything. He was eager to promote Guerlain's products.

This is also the norm in the South Korean entertainment industry, a "fashion basin".

Guerlain only gave Gu Jingyi the utmost attention and support. They were afraid that if this young star, whose sales in Greater China had more than quadrupled, was unhappy with the official announcement, he might not renew his contract.

The differences between people are truly enormous...

Such group photos aren't just compared by fans. Even people in the fashion industry will scrutinize the prices.

Gu Jingyi's Guerlain cruise party has just ended, and well-known fashion influencers in China have already reviewed Gu Jingyi's makeup and styling.

Gu Jingyi attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dior flagship store in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea today, where he was personally greeted by Dior representatives at the airport. He wore a high-fashion outfit, along with a unique Dior brooch. All accessories were from Dior, making his entire look worth 5000 million yuan (with photos).

[Gu Jingyi's Guerlain cruise night: a triumph of luxury. Her outfit was a Dior Men midnight blue velvet peak lapel suit (Spring/Summer 2019 Haute Couture), a global first. The brooch was from Chopard's Red Carpet collection (high jewelry), a rose brooch set with a 54.83-carat ruby. She also wore a Chopard LUC Full Strike watch (high-end watch), featuring Chopard's sapphire crystal design. And, for the first time globally, she wore Guerlain's heirloom bee-print waist chain (a one-of-a-kind piece). Three major luxury brands simultaneously offered their top-tier treatment, and Gu Jingyi perfectly embodied the brilliance of all three—truly amazing and astonishing!!!]

The "Consort Jing"s were all proud of it and chimed in with their own opinions.

[Dior gave him the "world's first wear" and "special customization," Chopard gave him the "first time wearing high-end jewelry," and Guerlain gave him the "first time wearing a unique piece." [Smug emoji]
[Jingbao is incredibly strong right now. He doesn't even need fans to boost his data. As long as he has new content, he can attract fans just by his looks. Being his fan must be so worry-free.]
[This is truly the treatment reserved for the elite, the top-tier treatment from major luxury brands. First time wearing Dior's 2019 ready-to-wear collection globally + first time wearing a unique brooch designed by Dior's artistic director globally + endorsement of Chopard's latest Red Carpet collection (high jewelry) released this month.]
[This face is just too authoritative; it completely overshadows Oh Sehun and Cha Eunwoo.]
[Triple luxury brand protection, shining overseas!]
[Gu Jingyi's face is his pride and his reputation are secure!!! He's so dedicated to his work, even informing fans when he travels abroad, posting videos and photos, almost never repeating the same outfit twice, and meticulously filming promotional materials for each look. Being a fan of him is so satisfying. If I were a brand, I'd love to have such a hardworking and handsome "male model" too!]
[Gu Jingyi is truly a noble young master; he wore unique pieces at both events.]
[LOL, just look at Oh Sehun and Cha Eunwoo to see how scarce fashion resources are in South Korea. Guess what I saw? Haute couture in front.]
What started as a post praising Gu Jingyi's looks and her contributions to the country took a turn for the worse when some fans brought up two other South Korean idols. The sentiment shifted from simply praising Gu Jingyi to comparing their beauty.

A small-scale fan war also spread to both fashion events in China and South Korea. After comparison posts related to appearance were posted, the situation quickly escalated.

Normally, even if you're just passing by, you'd click on a post to look at the photos if you were just interested in something that looks good.

Especially since it involves Gu Jingyi, the "Purple Star" of the Chinese entertainment industry, who dominated the scene from the end of 2017 to 2018.

He has unlimited access to Weibo like a yearly subscription, and he also has the national talent show "Idol Producer," the hit TV series "A Love So Beautiful," and the recent billion-dollar box office film "Take My Brother Away."

Gu Jingyi's public image and popularity are unprecedented. Netizens, regardless of whether they recognize the two South Korean stars or are actually fans of Gu Jingyi, all commented after reading the post.

It was obvious that Gu Jingyi was making those two look like "guards".

Even the "little black-hearted" couldn't confuse the public and criticize Gu Jingyi.

With the outcome and the shift in the rankings of their rivals, what was originally just an entertaining comparison of looks has turned into a showdown between the visual appeal of China and South Korea.

Once anything involves national honor, the number of people involved will snowball.

Both sides kept commenting, and that's how the dispute started.

First, there's the China region, Gu Jingyi's stronghold, where many people have joined the battle.

[While Cha Eun-woo's fans were praising him as a 'face genius'—Kyung-jeong: He threw out Dior's first global first-wearing X2]
When Oh Sehun's fans were praising his 'aristocratic air'—Kyung-eun: Showing off his Chopard high-jewel headpiece.

While South Korean media touted his 'fashion frontier' style, Kyung-eun wore a Guerlain one-of-a-kind waist chain as an embellishment.

Conclusion: The South Korean fashion industry isn't even worthy of taking the IELTS exam to shine shoes for someone like Gu Yong!
[A科普 about the price of my brother's outfit: A Dior velvet suit = an apartment in Seoul]

Chopard ruby ​​brooch = Oh Sehun's annual income
Guerlain waist chain = annual turnover of Cha Eun-woo's agency
Korean fans are jumping up again? Your brother's entire outfit is less impressive than my Jingyi's single sapphire cufflink!

[A Laugh at the Savage Rhetoric of Han Kuo-yu Fans: Phase One: 'It's Just Chinese Photoshop Skills']

Phase Two: 'It's tragic that luxury brands are held hostage by capital'

Phase Three: 'We focus on music, not vanity'

It's known that Gu Jingyi's "Butter" peaked in the Hot 100 on the Billboard charts. BTS, the only group from the Korean Peninsula to break into the Hot 10, released a song around the same time as Gu Jingyi and suffered a disastrous 87. What are K-pop fans thinking? Gu Jingyi's greatest skill since her debut has been contradicting herself. (Emoji: Kneel down, I'm exhausted)
[I don't know who Oh Sehun and Cha Eunwoo are, I only know that Gu Jingyi is an international superstar who can paralyze airports whenever he appears in South Korea.]
[I'm not a fan, but I've always known Gu Jingyi is handsome. I didn't really realize it until he made two South Korean heartthrobs look like ordinary people. Seriously, is Gu Jingyi's good looks even real?]
[I watched both live streams, lol. Neither Cha Eunwoo nor Oh Sehun wanted to stand next to Gu Jingyi; they were only brought up by the organizers. Seriously, who wants to stand next to a man who's taller, more handsome, and more expensive than themselves, especially since both of these male idols are known for their looks? I've said it before, the Chinese entertainment industry is lucky to have Gu Jingyi. In Japan, Gu Jingyi is a perennial number one on the list of most desirable male celebrities to date.]
[That's Gu Jingyi! The pinnacle of "Lion King" talent in South Korea. He was only 15 when he first appeared in the public eye. During his debut survival show at YG, he showed both courage and ambition. Even back then, Gu Jingyi was incredibly handsome and imposing; he was a flower that bloomed from the cracks. Despite being a green card holder and facing so much exclusion from South Koreans, he still managed to fight his way through "Produce 202." Surely no one still thinks my brother is some naive and innocent guy? Gu Jingyi is an emperor among men, the Lion King among animals!]
[For those in the know, Gu Jingyi is completely outshining everyone in these two photos together. To give you a quick overview: at the Dior ribbon-cutting ceremony, the watch on Gu Jingyi's wrist already outweighed Wu Sehun's entire outfit. At the Guerlain cruise party, just one Chopard cufflink on Gu Jingyi's wrist cost more than Cha Eun-woo's out-of-season clothing. Most South Korean idols wear mid-to-low-end high-end luxury out-of-season pieces, while Gu Jingyi wears over-the-counter haute couture and one-of-a-kind items—she's simply unbeatable!]
[There's no point in comparing. Ziwei Star isn't someone easily fooled. Gu Jingyi is simply too awesome; his resources are so vast, even Chris would be envious…]
[I'm tired of praising Gu Jingyi's awesomeness, but compared to Gu Jingyi in the same frame, "face genius" Cha Eun-woo's face becomes like a steamed bun, and "South Korean aristocratic air" Oh Se-hun looks like a typical small-town lad.]
[Sisters, I saw a funny meme on Instagram. It was made by "Thai Princess" (Images: Left, Gu Jingyi (Collector's Edition); Right, Cha Eunwoo and Oh Sehun (Rental Edition))]
[Gu Gong looks so noble in that outfit. Perhaps only Gu Jingyi can surpass him. It's a good thing Gu Huang ultimately chose to debut in the Chinese entertainment industry.]
[Damn, ladies, go check this out! Korean trolls are smearing Gu Jingyi on foreign websites, claiming he's wearing fake jewelry. I've put the link here (link)]
Originally, Chinese fans would only vent their frustrations on domestic social media platforms like Weibo and Douban, but then South Korean netizens spread rumors that Gu Jingyi was wearing fake Chopard jewelry.

The "Consort Jing"s, who were initially quite pleased with themselves, could no longer sit still.

Following the link leads to the PANN forum.

Title: "Confirmed Case of a Nouveau Riche in China Wearing Fake Jewelry! No Similar Item Found on Chopard's Official Website"

[Top comment 1: "Ugh! Gu Jingyi's ruby ​​brooch must have been custom-made in Yiwu, right? A genuine 54-carat ruby ​​would cost 10 billion Korean won. Does he deserve it? #ChineseLiarGetOutOfTheMusicIndustry#"]
[Hot Comment 2: Fake jewelry confirmed. Which top luxury brand would let their spokesperson wear a unique piece? Aren't they afraid of losing it? Can Gu Jingyi afford to compensate them?]
Top comment 3: ["Chinese nouveau riche are so proud of wearing gold and silver? We Chinese look like Greek gods even in burlap sacks!"]
Just as Gu Jingyi's "Consort Jing" climbed over the wall and was huddled together, turning on her translator and preparing to start the battle.

After a long period of silence, Chopard posted photos of Gu Jingyi at an event directly on Instagram, along with the hashtags #RedCarpetCollectionDebut# and #ChopardGlobalBrandAmbassador#.
Domestic fans felt vindicated and sarcastically commented on PANN: "Congratulations to the Korean girl for getting what she asked for, Chopard has claimed it, what do you guys think?"

This served as a signal, as the self-assured creative director of Dior posted a photo of himself with Gu Jingyi at Fashion Week. He also openly admitted on Instagram that the brooch was inspired by Gu Jingyi. It is indeed a unique piece, the only one of its kind.

Guerlain also appeared on Instagram and Twitter, reposting photos of Gu Jingyi at the event. They emphasized that "Guerlain's global brand ambassador, Gu Jingyi, attended the Guerlain Cruise Night wearing the Guerlain Heritage waist chain, enjoying a wonderful time together."

As if by accident, Guerlain posted the sales figures for the various celebrities at this event.

In just over ten minutes, Gu Jingyi sold hundreds of millions of RMB worth of Guerlain products. Converted to Korean won, that's roughly several hundred billion.

He easily turned Cha Eun-woo into trash in seconds.

Now, South Korean trolls have lost all their strength and means.

They broke down in their defenses, saying, "Our Sehun and Eunwoo are just keeping a low profile!"

Some South Koreans even resorted to a form of wishful thinking: "Gu Jingyi (Xi) had several years of experience as a trainee in South Korea, and his current success is related to his previous training there. Therefore, Gu Jingyi is the 'Number One Male Star' in K-pop! Long live K-pop! Long live the Republic of Korea!"
Public opinion fermented out of control, and when passersby clicked in, ready to "click and comment" as usual...

Seeing Gu Jingyi's CG-modeled face, I couldn't bring myself to say a harsh word.

South Korea is such an extremely distorted country with an extreme obsession with appearance.

No one knows better than the people of South Korea whether Gu Jingyi's appearance has changed.

His looks are as consistent as his talent, never disappointing.

A passerby, radiating hostility, clicked in, but in the end just silently saved the image.

Damn, Gu Jingyi, this envoy from the suzerain state, is so handsome that even passing ants would stop to take a second look out of curiosity. Maybe this is part of a Chinese conspiracy. Perhaps they've cast a spell on them.

I need to save this image and study it. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory.

The whole controversy was quelled by Gu Jingyi's good looks.

Gu Jingyi didn't care; he went back to the building where Zheng Xiujing lived.

It was late at night, and the two young people should have a good talk and share their feelings.

Gu Jingyi, who had slipped back into Jung Soo-jung's house, once again turned his back and played the "second half" of the game.

Human depravity can indeed happen in an instant, even for law-abiding "model youths" in China.

I was assimilated into a "South Korean hot pot king" as soon as I arrived in South Korea. It must be because the air in this place is toxic!

Gu Jingyi thought to himself as he did aerobic exercise.

(End of this chapter)