How can you become a star without money?

Chapter 275 Paris Fall

Wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue; and where there are many women, it is the final battleground of that world.

After the banquet, Wang Yao escorted Deng Wendi and the others downstairs.

"These kinds of dinners are really interesting. Call me next time," Deng Wendi couldn't help but tease.

Watching Xu Qing, Fan Bingbing, and Zhang Meng subtly and openly flirt with each other at the BBQ dinner that evening was enough to make anyone want to eat.

“Mr. Wang is very good at handling employee relations. He could share some of his experience with my son if he has the chance, since he always makes a mess of things in this area,” Maye said earnestly.

“Our corporate cultures are different. Mr. Musk is a globally renowned entrepreneur. How could I be qualified to give him pointers?” Wang Yao waved his hand.

"Are you going to the exhibition tomorrow?" Deng Wendi asked before getting into the car.

“I’ll be participating for the next few days.” Wang Yao nodded, watched them leave, and then returned to his suite, only to find that they had started their second round.

Since everyone was on the same side, they were all much more relaxed, and their clothes became a bit lighter.

"You're going to be exhibiting tomorrow, so don't stay out too late," Wang Yao reminded him before going to the spare room next door to rest.

“He’s not a bad influence at all. I thought he was the kind of person who prioritizes work and would send me to bed,” Paris laughed.

“President Wang is quite easygoing. As long as there are no problems with the work, he generally won’t interfere too much,” Zhang Meng said with a smile.

"What if something goes wrong?" Paris asked curiously.

"We'll punish them according to their attitude. In serious cases, we might have to fire them. But with such a good working environment and benefits, everyone will generally try their best to do their job well," Zhang Meng said.

“Our company has an inspection system. There are colleagues who are specifically responsible for inspecting employees’ work and will lurk in various departments from time to time. If a serious problem is verified, the employee may be fired,” Naza said mysteriously.

"Planting spies among the employees?" Paris was taken aback.

"I guess it serves as a kind of encouragement," Zhang Meng said with a smile.

"Our artist department has that too?" Fan Bingbing was taken aback.

“Of course, it could be the behind-the-scenes team, or it could be between you and me. This department is directly managed by President Wang himself.” Zhang Meng revealed a subtle smile.

"There aren't any inspectors here now, are there?" Fan Bingbing's beautiful eyes swept over the women.

"Maybe, after all, the exhibition is one of the important tasks," Zhu Zhu said with a smile.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and everyone subconsciously stared at each other.

"Tsk, the person who came up with this method must have a very strange personality. They're either paranoid or extremely controlling. Does your company have any control clauses regarding the artists' relationships? Is it considered a major mistake?" Paris asked curiously.

These future colleagues are all young women in their early twenties, a time when they are young, restless, and yearning for love. I'm curious if the company has any restrictions on this.

"There doesn't seem to be a strict requirement, but there is a clause in the contract that states that no information can be concealed, otherwise the person responsible for any losses will bear the consequences," Zhang Meng replied.

“That’s pretty good. I’ve heard that many Chinese entertainment agencies are very strict about controlling their artists’ relationships, which is practically a violation of human rights.” Paris nodded.

"Compared to career, romance isn't that important, especially in this industry. It's all about con artists and scumbags. Girls, you need to keep your eyes open and not get fooled." Fan Bingbing smiled at Nazha and the others.

"I promised my mom I wouldn't date before I'm 24!" Naza raised her little hand.

“It doesn’t have to be that bad. You can’t stay a virgin for too long. If you meet the right person, you can date. It’s all about the experience. You’re at the age where you should be dating,” Paris offered a different opinion.

"Hey, don't corrupt our children. Our cultures are different, and we take dating very seriously," Zhu Zhu said with a light laugh.

"Tsk, don't instill in young people the inhumane idea that a relationship should last a lifetime. You have to date and try different things to find true love," Paris retorted.

"Paris actually believes in true love? You're such a love-struck fool?" Fan Bingbing asked, somewhat surprised.

"What do you mean? You don't believe me?" Paris was taken aback.

“In our generation, at least there’s no concept of ‘true love above all else’; compatibility is more important.” Zhang Meng looked at Zhu Zhu and Fan Bingbing, and the two nodded in agreement.

“I grew up reading Qiong Yao dramas, but as I grew up, I felt they were too exaggerated. Only 'spirited young women' and non-mainstream types would be willing to die for love,” Zhang Tianai whispered her opinion.

"Hehe, I watch Korean dramas and I like angst, but I'm afraid of pain, so I just watch them and that's it," Nazha said with a silly grin.

All eyes turned to the two Korean girls who had been quiet and working silently all day.

"My parents told me from a young age that it's important to be well-matched in terms of social status and background, and that a partner is someone you can rely on to support each other," Kim Ji-won said with a wry smile.

“I don’t really believe in love, and I don’t understand what true love is, because sometimes you can’t even rely on your parents, let alone your lover,” Nana said softly.

“Wow, why are Asian girls’ views on love so realistic? Not romantic at all.” Paris said, somewhat surprised.

"And after reading a lot of relationship and marriage sharing on MS, I found that in the end, love often turns into mutual loathing, all due to the influence of hormones," Zhang Tianai laughed.

"Indeed, whether you love someone or not is just a matter of fact." Zhu Zhu deeply understands this.

"Besides, love is something that's hard to prove. The more you look for evidence, the more empty it feels. It's better to be more realistic and focus on your career." Fan Bingbing nodded.

“My brother once said that people can betray you, but money won’t,” Naza said with a serious face.

“My God, you guys are going to make a lot of money in the future,” Paris exclaimed.

In the past, when she attended these kinds of girls' gatherings, at least 50% of the conversations revolved around love and men, but today's gathering really made her feel a strange cultural clash.

October 10.2nd, the second day of Baselworld, today's main shows are by Dior and Issey Miyake.

As buyers, Wang Yao and his group were not qualified to walk the red carpet. However, among a group of blond-haired, blue-eyed white people, the presence of a large number of Asian faces with black eyes and yellow skin naturally attracted a lot of attention. In particular, Naza's unique mixed-race appearance, paired with a lotus-colored embroidered cheongsam with landscape patterns, was even more eye-catching.

Zhang Meng wore a blue and white porcelain-themed dress, while Zhang Tianai wore a smart black cheongsam. Apart from their clothing, the main Chinese elements on the three of them were concentrated in their hair: tassel hairpins made with techniques such as kingfisher feather inlay, mother-of-pearl inlay, and engraving, which swayed with each step and were dazzling under the lights.

Kim Ji-won wore a white, Western-style haute couture gown, but the neckline featured Hunan embroidery. Her main task was to return to Korea and trend on social media.

It sparked a national discussion and praise, promoted the topic of Hunan embroidery originating from Goryeo, and then brought it back to China to trend on social media again. While promoting the discussion, it also promoted the various intangible cultural heritage crafts popularized by Yunshang.

After all, if it's just a few Chinese celebrities like Gulnazar trending on social media, it's hard to spark discussion about these intangible cultural heritage crafts. People only start to get anxious when their own things might be stolen.

Wang Yao, dressed in a black, modern Chinese-style suit, led four people at the exhibition, sparking considerable discussion. After all, Chinese elements have been a hot topic in the fashion world for the past two years. Fan Bingbing rose to fame in the first half of the year with her dragon robe, and with the continuous growth of China's luxury goods consumption market, it naturally attracts the attention of many brands.

Wang Yao had already established good relationships with the regional heads of several mainstream brands at the Shiba dinner party, and the treasurer's spending this year was sufficient, so he was arranged to have a good seat in the front row.

At least the people around me are some prominent figures in Hollywood and the modeling industry, so I can easily connect with a lot of their social circles.

"Mr. Wang, this is John Galliano, Dior's chief designer for this season." Fan Bingbing, dressed in haute couture from the brand and sporting a brooding mustache, came over to greet him.

As Dior's first Chinese brand ambassador, Fan Bingbing is receiving very high treatment this year. Normally, such a chief designer's status is comparable to that of a CEO, and it would be difficult for ordinary brand ambassadors to be hired. However, John Galliano is very interested in Chinese culture. In his career as a designer at Dior, he used Chinese elements four times and created two haute couture designs.

Dior's signing of Fan Bingbing has ignited his creative passion, and he plans to create a batch of new products with Fan Bingbing as his muse at the beginning of the year.

Wang Yao wanted to elevate Yun Shang's status. If he could get a photo with such a top designer, there would be so many gimmicks he could create. "Blue and white porcelain?! Such beautiful blue and white porcelain!" Galliano didn't follow Fan Bingbing's introduction and greeted Wang Yao.

Instead, their attention was drawn directly to Zhang Meng's dress. They even somewhat presumptuously pulled Zhang Meng up and spun her around. Then, looking at Nazha and Zhang Tianai, their eyes gleamed with excitement.

He designed a piece using blue and white porcelain as an element last year, but he wasn't satisfied. Today, seeing the original blue and white porcelain elements created using traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage techniques, he couldn't help but feel excited.

"Is this guy on drugs?" Wang Yao frowned as he watched Galliano muttering to himself around Zhang Meng and the others, and asked Fan Bingbing in confusion.

After all, he's a designer, so it's normal for him to get carried away by such a big event.

"Probably not. He's just a bit eccentric, an artist after all. But at least he really appreciates Yunshang's designs. President Wang's little scheme worked," Fan Bingbing chuckled.

"It was indeed a pleasant surprise." Wang Yao took a few photos with his camera, preparing to post them back in China to trend on social media.

"I think I've exceeded expectations, right? Is there any reward?" Fan Bingbing asked with a smile.

"Okay, I'll reward you with a new variety show later." Wang Yao smiled.

"Tsk, are you treating me like a beast of burden?" Fan Bingbing retorted angrily.

“Excuse me, Mr. Wang, I was just really excited. This is the first time I’ve seen such harmonious elements and styles. Would you like to have the honor of meeting the designer of these dresses?” Galliano snapped out of his reverie.

“Of course, but they are all elderly people who cannot withstand long flights. If Mr. Galliano has time, we can arrange for you to meet in China.” Wang Yao smiled slightly.

"Mr. Wang, would you be interested in being my model?" Galliano suddenly stared at Wang Yao's face and changed the subject.

"Hmm?" Wang Yao raised an eyebrow slightly.

“John, our CEO Wang is very busy. I’ll take you to China when I have time.” Fan Bingbing declined.

“No, no, no, I’m a little tired of making women’s clothes. Seeing Mr. Wang’s face has sparked my interest in making men’s clothes,” Galliano said regretfully.

“Mr. Galliano is still welcome to visit China.” Wang Yao scratched his head.

"The host is rushing us through the process, we should head back." Fan Bingbing pulled Galliano towards the backstage area.

"I'd like to invite you all to dinner after the exhibition," Galliano exclaimed.

“That would be our honor,” Wang Yao replied.

"Are all top designers this mentally unstable?" Zhang Meng asked, still somewhat shaken.

"Maybe." Wang Yao smiled.

Because Galliano stayed with them for a long time, it aroused the curiosity of many people around them. Subsequently, many people took the initiative to come up and chat with him, and Zhang Meng and her group took the opportunity to start promoting the Yunshang brand.

Many of those present were buyers or designers/owners of first- or second-tier brands, and there may be opportunities for collaborations or procurement.

As a top-tier global fashion show, regardless of whether the fashion itself is top-notch, the models are definitely top-notch. While viewing the exhibition, Wang Yao relayed the materials from the event back to begin preparing his content.

As the impact of the Captain incident gradually dissipates over the past two days, the platform's traffic has gradually stabilized. Although Rising Sun's grassroots dream has generated a lot of discussion, its audience is not the group of people who surf the internet for extended periods.

Ultimately, the daily active users still depend on the mainstream surfing community. Fortunately, Bilibili's "Find Her" campus beauty pageant can provide a continuous source of topics.

It's been almost a month since school started, and Mixue is holding a weekly store manager event where they announce a popular candidate for the school beauty. Some netizens go offline to check out the beauties, while others leave comments online.

Currently, the most popular contestants are Wu Qian, the campus belle of Jiangcheng University; Hu Bingqing, the campus belle of Shanghai TV; Reba, the campus belle of Shanghai Opera; and Qiao Xin, the campus belle of Central Academy of Drama. Gulnazar was removed from the list of winners due to her high number of votes after her hit drama "22".

Besides Dilraba, the other three are already in talks to sign contracts. However, the campus beauty pageant is not exactly exclusive content; other forums and social media are also doing it, and there isn't much of a buzz surrounding it.

But Zhang Meng and her team's stunning appearance at the Mobile World Congress was definitely a unique topic of conversation.

'Chinese dresses outshine those at the Mobile World Congress'

'Zhang Meng's blue and white porcelain design prompts Dior's chief designer to kneel'

'Nazarime Fried Chicken Exhibition'

'Zhang Tianai's haute couture sold out instantly'

The headline suddenly appeared on MS's trending searches, not only attracting attention from netizens but also causing a stir in the media industry.

Why are these guys even allowed to go to the Baselworld?
The first question that popped into the minds of all fashion journalists was that, since only Fan Bingbing and Xu Qing were attending this year's Baselworld, many domestic entertainment gossip media outlets did not send anyone to film them.

Because neither of their agencies paid any money, only some top fashion media outlets participated in the exhibition, not to shoot entertainment gossip, but to shoot fashion content.

Therefore, almost no one paid attention to the news that Wang Yao had led people to the Bazhan, since it had nothing to do with them anyway.

However, after these trending news stories, they became involved, and the editors-in-chief criticized their subordinates for their inaction, which sparked complaints from many editors.

Such a big thing, Tianhuo is still hiding it, what a scoundrel!

The public is unaware of the true status of the Fashion Week, only knowing that it is a top global fashion week, something high-end and prestigious. Fans only see Gulnazar and others attending as a source of pride and a gimmick.

But for the entertainment industry, this is truly big news.

Since Fan Bingbing "crashed" her way into a Dior endorsement on the red carpet, many companies have started to explore alternative ways to enhance the commercial value of their artists.

They don't need a top-tier luxury brand endorsement; any international first-tier brand will do, as long as they can command a higher price in China. They've certainly considered top-tier fashion shows like Baselworld, but the cost is too high—tickets cost at least a million yuan, and then there's the follow-up marketing to consider—which they feel isn't worthwhile.

However, the cost-effectiveness is much higher when it comes to major film festivals, especially those held in Asia.

But now that Tianhuo has sent four artists to participate in the exhibition, it has once again proven its strength.

So rich!

Moreover, the artists sent were second-tier celebrities like Gulnazar, Zhang Tianai, Zhang Meng, and Kim Ji-won. If second-tier celebrities have such good resources, what about first-tier celebrities like Zhao Liying?

Suddenly, the artists of major entertainment companies began to feel restless.

In the apparel industry, the four members of the Tianhuo Group are all directly associated with the Yunshang brand when they participate in the exhibition. Moreover, there are indeed photos of them interacting with Dior's chief designer. The pictures speak for themselves, which immediately enhances the brand credibility of Yunshang.

Many clothing retailers have started inquiring about joining Yunshang as a franchisee.

As the trending topics became increasingly lively, netizens also dug up the selfies that Gulnazar and her friends shared on MS yesterday. The photos not only featured international socialite Paris Hilton, but also two high-society figures, Deng Wendi and Maye, sparking another round of heated discussions.

The artists in the Skyfire group—the composition of this industry is truly complex.

However, just as the Chinese internet was engulfed in a variety of discussions, a trending topic also emerged on the international MS platform, brewing a hurricane that was about to sweep across the globe.

Paris Hilton's socialite fall

(End of this chapter)