Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

Wu Jing arrived early and was already sitting there, but Yang Mi hadn't arrived yet.

At this time, Wu Jing was not yet the big director who broke the box office record in Chinese film history.

Wolf Warrior 1 was just released this year and achieved a respectable box office of 5 million yuan.

"Brother Jing, you're here quite early," Gu Zhiyan greeted him familiarly.

"Xiao Gu, come and sit down. You've come at the right time. I was bored by myself. Let's chat for a while."

Wu Jing knew Gu Zhiyan, not through TV dramas. He basically didn't watch idol dramas and wasn't too concerned about these newly emerging young idols in the entertainment industry.

I first learned about Gu Zhiyan through a clip of him performing martial arts on the show "Happy Camp".

It was very popular a while ago, and the video was all over the internet.

He doesn't care about young heartthrobs or internet celebrities, but he cares about martial arts.

Wu Jing was born into a family of martial artists. At the age of six, his father sent him to a sports school in Beijing. At the age of twelve, he became one of the best in the school and won the national martial arts championship in fist, spear and broadsword.

In 1989, he joined the Beijing Wushu Team, and at the age of sixteen, he won the national Wushu competition championships in spear and sparring.

Therefore, when he watched the video, he knew that the young man had real skills, and he also remembered Gu Zhiyan.

With the decline of kung fu films, young people in the industry who know martial arts are extremely rare.

Having martial arts as a common topic, the two chatted enthusiastically.

After chatting for a while, Wu Jing was genuinely surprised.

This kid seems to know more than him.

"Little Gu, how many years have you been practicing martial arts?"

"Um... I've been practicing martial arts since I was a child; they started teaching me when I was very young."

Practice my ass, does this thing even need practice?

However, that's not how it works; we need to find a reasonable explanation.

He really didn't want to lie, but reality wouldn't allow it!

"Wow, he knows so much at such a young age," Wu exclaimed in amazement.

"I know a little, I know a little."

"Don't be modest, young man. I've seen your martial arts videos, and you really have real skills. Let's practice sometime when we have some free time."

As a martial arts practitioner, Wu Jingzhen was itching to try it out.

"Sure, I'll spar with Brother Jing sometime."

Gu Zhiyan: Hehe, beating up the Wolf Warrior, just thinking about it is exciting.

Wu Jing was definitely no match for him, not to mention the skills rewarded by the system and that unknown martial arts technique.

Even if the two were of similar skill level, Wu Jing would still be no match for him; the saying "a fist is afraid of a younger opponent" is no joke.

The entire internet is mocking Ma Baoguo, but little do they know that he was nearly seventy years old when he was knocked down by three punches.

At this advanced age, being able to withstand three punches is no small feat for an ordinary elderly person.

Moreover, Wu Jing was so much shorter than him; they weren't in the same weight class.

"What are you two chatting about? It sounds so lively, can I join in?"

A fragrant breeze wafted over, and there was an extra person in the seat next to me.

Yang Mi is here.

"Hello, Honey."

Gu Zhiyan sized up the controversial and popular contestant in front of her.

A gorgeous and exquisite backless dress perfectly showcased her figure.

As expected of Yang Mi, she lives up to her name, she really is big!

Of all the female celebrities Gu Zhiyan knows, only Liu Yan can rival her.

But Liu Yan's waist isn't as slender as Yang Mi's.

The Da Mi Mi variety is characterized by its slender branches bearing large fruits, creating a truly striking visual impact.

It's hard to believe this is the figure of someone who just gave birth.

Having shed her girlish naiveté, Yang Mi, with her mature and alluring charm, is truly captivating.

"Little brother, I know you well."

Yang Mi reached out and shook hands with Gu Zhiyan, then traced a line across his palm as she withdrew her hand.

She loves flirting with younger men, and even though she's married, flirting isn't illegal.

It's very rare to find a cute puppy as good as Gu Zhiyan.

He's so handsome. If he weren't married, she wouldn't have just flirted with him casually.

Moreover, her statement that she knew Gu Zhiyan was not just a polite remark.

It should be said that she or Jiaxing has been paying attention to Gu Zhiyan for a long time.

They were even trying to recruit Gu Zhiyan to their ranks.

For those who are interested, there are no secrets in the entertainment industry.

As Gu Zhiyan becomes increasingly popular, many companies naturally want to sign him.

Gu Zhiyan is still a lone wolf, and the fact that Tang Ren failed to take him down before has been widely known in the industry.

Who wouldn't be envious of such a top-tier talent!

Jiaxing was naturally envious.

Yang Mi, who just signed a performance-based agreement, is now under immense pressure.

Jiaxing's female artists are doing well, with her own top-tier female star and Dilraba Dilmurat, a rising star.

But there aren't many male celebrities to speak of.

Gu Zhiyan is the most suitable candidate. He has managed to get to where he is today by running his own business. If we sign him and give him some resources, Jiaxing will very likely have a top male star.

It is well known that male celebrities naturally outnumber female celebrities, since the fandom is mainly composed of young girls.

Male top celebrities can't match the earning power of female top celebrities.

Signing Gu Zhiyan has greatly reduced the pressure to meet KPIs.

On the other hand, Yang Mi also had her own selfish motives. She had managed to win over Cai Yinong, who was at odds with her, but she hadn't succeeded. Just thinking about it made her feel incredibly happy.

However, this kid is clearly not easy to deal with. Although she and Cai Yinong don't get along, she still doesn't dare to underestimate Cai Yinong's methods.

The fact that Cai Yinong couldn't win her over says a lot.

Gu Zhiyan was unaware that Yang Mi had so many thoughts. He wasn't particularly concerned about Yang Mi saying she knew him; after all, it's the entertainment industry, and mutual flattery is normal.

But the fact that this older sister started flirting with him right away really surprised him.

What's going on with this married older sister?

However, considering this woman's reputation, it's not too surprising.

Next, Wu Jing was left out in the cold. Yang Mi was just too enthusiastic, chatting endlessly with Gu Zhiyan, and he couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Moreover, he wasn't familiar with Yang Mi. Although they both lived in the same city, they weren't in the same social circle.

"Little brother, I've heard several of your songs and I really like them. Do you have any suitable songs for me to choose from? I'm a singer too."

Gu Zhiyan: ...

Singer? Representative work: "The Power of Love"?

"Honey, songwriting depends on inspiration. I don't have any right now, but if I do, I'll definitely think of you."

"Don't call me 'Sister Honey,' it sounds too formal. Call me 'Sister.' I heard you haven't signed with a company yet?"

Yang Mi only mentioned the song to create buzz; she knows perfectly well what her singing ability is like.

After chatting for a while, we got straight to the point.

"Yes, sister."

"What do you think of Jiaxing?"

"Sister, I don't plan to sign with a company for the time being."

That's a direct rejection?

"Don't rush to refuse. Think about it carefully. Our company has a big production coming out next year. Would you be interested in playing a role?" Yang Mi decided to throw out some bait first.

Gu Zhiyan is no newcomer; he's practically the top star right now. You can't win him over without giving him some benefits.

"Thank you, sister. We'll see how it goes."

The big show early next year?

That's "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms".

It was indeed a huge hit.

But Jiaxing definitely won't be given the male lead role.

Other characters are dispensable to Gu Zhiyan at this point.

We'll see about the role and salary then.

If it's appropriate, then act it out; if it's unreasonable, then forget about it.

Signing a contract with Jiaxing? Impossible!

Jiaxing is now acting like a madman in order to fulfill the performance-based agreement; the whole company is a bunch of scum.

Yang Mi herself has been taking on roles like crazy and mentoring newcomers.

Although she wore exquisite makeup today, the fatigue in her eyes was undeniable.

That's not the life Gu Zhiyan wants.

Seeing Gu Zhiyan's lack of interest, Yang Mi couldn't help but sigh: This younger brother is a bit difficult to deal with!