Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

Zhang Xianzong was a warlord who controlled a region. He was ruthless and decisive, and he was used to solving problems with violence.

This very person turned into a simp after meeting Yue Qiluo.

There's a saying that goes: "Simps never get a good death."

Therefore, Zhang Xianzong's fate was also quite tragic.

Zhang Xianzong is an epitome of madness in a chaotic world: decisive in killing foreign powers, yet humble to the point of being indifferent to love.

The character's personality is a little complex, but it doesn't pose any performance difficulty for Gu Zhiyan.

Effortless control!

What caught the attention of the older and younger women in the crew even more than her acting skills was Gu Zhiyan's Republic-era military uniform.

The tailored, dark green Republic-era military officer uniform accentuated Gu Zhiyan's broad shoulders and narrow waist, highlighting his tall and upright figure.

His face has distinct angles and sharp eyebrows.

The visual impact of "a face like jade, with a dignified and imposing presence" is overwhelming.

Uniforms are something that not only boyfriends like to look at, but women like to look at them too.

"Military uniform god"—this phrase couldn't help but pop into the minds of both older and younger women.

"So handsome." Jin Cheng couldn't help but lick her lips.

Chen Yao didn't speak, but stared intently at Gu Zhiyan, who was dressed in military uniform.

As soon as Gu Zhiyan finished filming, Jin Cheng and Chen Yao surrounded him.

The crew members were already used to the two female leads acting like shadows, following Gu Zhiyan around all day long.

Wang Yanlin and Han Dongjun were incredibly envious.

They're both good-looking, although Gu Zhiyan is indeed a little bit more handsome, but the difference in their treatment is just too great.

Han Dongjun: Is it because outsiders are better at chanting scriptures?

Wang Yanlin: I'm from out of town too!

"Don't take it off, don't take it off..." Jin Cheng said over and over again like chanting a mantra.

I don't know what Da Xizi's hobbies are, but she just doesn't want Gu Zhiyan to take off that military uniform costume.

"We're done filming, why would I wear this?" Gu Zhiyan ignored her.

The weather in December is already cold; wearing this is practically asking for the cold.

"I want to see it, Brother Yan," Jin said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

When Da Xizi started acting cute, Gu Zhiyan felt goosebumps all over her body.

Is this still the same carefree Da Xizi?

Damn, another abstract approach.

"Speak properly, I don't buy that."

"If you let me watch a little longer, I'll give you a treat," Jin Cheng began to coax.

"What benefits?"

"I'll wear a uniform for you too!"

Gu Zhiyan looked Jin Cheng up and down, deciding not to fall for the Japanese's trick: "What's so interesting about your figure?"

"Little Yanzi, you're asking for it!" Jin Cheng started baring her teeth and brandishing her claws.

Chen Yao was thoroughly amused.

Brother Xiaoyan and Sister Jincheng bicker every day, and it seems like Sister Jincheng never wins.

However, Chen Yao then looked down at herself and realized there wasn't much to see.

It's only slightly better than the Golden Orange variety.

Brother Xiaoyan wouldn't dislike it, would he?

Gu Zhiyan: It's all about looks!

In a world that judges by appearance, being good-looking is an innate asset.

Who isn't a member of the "appearance association"?

The cast of "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" consists of a group of new actors, all of similar status and age, so they get along well.

The atmosphere on set was quite harmonious.

Filming progressed smoothly, and before we knew it, it was 2015.

New Year, new look.

Gu Zhiyan's first TV series has also premiered.

It wasn't "The Journey of Flower" that was filmed earlier, but "My Sunshine" that was filmed later.

One is a period fantasy drama, and the other is a modern romance drama.

The post-production of "The Journey of Flower" was naturally more time-consuming, with special effects alone taking up a lot of time.

"My Sunshine" was broadcast simultaneously on Jiangsu Satellite TV and Shanghai Satellite TV. Since its premiere, the ratings have soared, with both channels quickly surpassing 1.2.

The online viewership of "My Sunshine" was outstanding, setting multiple milestones on new media platforms.

The show garnered over 100 million views across the internet on its premiere day.

On its sixth day of broadcast, the show garnered over 2 million views in a single day.

On its seventh day of airing, the total number of views exceeded 11 billion, setting a record for "fastest to reach 10 billion".

On its 10th day of airing, the show garnered over 3 million views in a single day, becoming the first TV series to break the 3 million mark in a single day.

Gu Zhiyan also rose to fame quickly with her role as "Young He Yichen".

He was dubbed "New Popular Idol", "First Fresh Meat of 2015", "Iceberg School Heartthrob", and "Campus White Moonlight", and related topics continued to dominate the trending searches.

Gu Zhiyan's Weibo followers surged by a million in a short period, with each post receiving over ten thousand comments, creating a phenomenon where "every post gets over ten thousand comments."

Gu Zhiyan, who was previously unknown, became an overnight sensation.

The character of young He Yichen, a "cool and aloof academic genius with a warm heart," is extremely appealing. Gu Zhiyan's superb performance accurately brings the character to life, and his youthful CP vibe with young Zhao Mosheng resonates with the audience.

The original novel has accumulated a huge fan base over the past ten years, and Gu Zhiyan's fit for the role directly benefits from the IP's popularity.

"His appearance and temperament are a perfect match for the original character, making him the ideal young He Yichen."

This is a certification from the original party.

Xiuxiu has been feeling like she's in a dream lately.

Did Xiao Yan become famous with his first TV series?

She hadn't yet adjusted to this change.

Xiuxiu's happiest thing every day lately is browsing netizens' comments online, which she enjoys immensely.

"Gu Zhiyan is so handsome, he's my campus heartthrob."

"He's so handsome, and his acting is amazing too. I'm a fan now."

"Stunningly beautiful, I'm drooling over it!"

"Why change the actor? It would be so much better to keep Gu Zhiyan in the role. He's much more handsome than Zhong Hanliang."

Zhong Hanliang: ...

Because Gu Zhiyan and Zhong Hanliang have such different appearances, some viewers questioned Gu Zhiyan's portrayal of a classic character as a newcomer, complaining that "He Yichen has changed his face in seven years" and believing that his appearance is too different from Zhong Hanliang's version.

However, another group of viewers praised her youthful energy as fitting the role, leading to polarized opinions and frequent trending topics on social media.

At the beginning of 2015, the hottest topic was "My Sunshine", and the hottest newcomer was Gu Zhiyan.

Xiuxiu didn't have time to read comments online anymore, because many endorsement deals came her way.

Full of fighting spirit, she finally had a chance to use her skills.

"Xiao Yanzi, you're famous now!" Jin Cheng exclaimed, looking quite surprised.

"Brother Xiaoyan is so amazing." Chen Yao looked like a fangirl.

Gu Zhiyan, the person directly involved, has the deepest experience with this, and the crew members are now much more enthusiastic towards him.

People used to treat him well, but there's a clear difference compared to now.

When you become famous, you're surrounded by kind people.

This statement is indeed a profound truth.

But in Gu Zhiyan's opinion, that wasn't enough.

They're still a long way from being top-tier.

It can only be said that the supporting characters' contribution was limited.

If there isn't a male lead in a hit drama, then it's necessary for supporting male actors to gain popularity, break through the ceiling, and become top stars.

The road to becoming a top star is long and arduous.