Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

Wang Sicong did not release all the bombshells at once.

He first engaged in a debate with the netizens who were criticizing Gu Zhiyan, posting several Weibo posts in succession.

"Gu Zhiyan deserves the title of professional player, that's my opinion."

"We often play games together online, you know what I mean."

"You're like a frog in a well. Just because you can't do something doesn't mean others can't. Did you get into Tsinghua University? Can you get the highest score in the national bar exam?"

"Idiot, if you're not smart enough, go back to school and get retrained. Stop embarrassing yourself in public."

……

Wang Sicong unleashed his full power, spewing forth a truly satisfying rant.

Young Master Wang stepped in to support Gu Zhiyan, causing the matter to escalate further.

During this period, Wang Gongzi, who was known as the "Disciplinary Committee of the Entertainment Industry," had a popularity that was no less than, and perhaps even greater than, that of top-tier celebrities.

Netizens instantly split into three camps.

"Principal Wang's words are credible. He's just a celebrity; there's no need for him to defend him like this."

These people believe in Wang Sicong.

"I have no knowledge of the details, so I will not comment."

This is the middleman, just watching the show.

What remains are the hardline opposition.

"Whether someone is skilled or not depends entirely on their words. Do you think I believe that?"

"Principal Wang has been kidnapped, hasn't he? If so, please blink."

"Is Gu Zhiyan perhaps backed by some extraordinary background? Even Principal Wang doesn't dare to tell the truth and is desperately trying to defend him."

"Gu Zhiyan's family background has already been exposed. His whole family are teachers. It's probably because Principal Wang was fooled. After all, he has a criminal record. I still remember the time he argued with netizens over an escort girl."

Wang Sicong was furious when he saw this comment; it was a disgrace to his life.

He had intended to fish a little longer, but immediately revealed Gu Zhiyan's game ID.

"This is Gu Zhiyan's game ID (Zhiyan Zhiyu). If you're not convinced, go check it out before you spout nonsense."

Even without Wang Sicong's emphasis, netizens will naturally investigate.

Top 10 in the Chinese server!

"Holy crap, this guy is a pro."

"I encountered this account in ranked matches before. It utterly annihilated me and left a deep impression. I never expected it to be Gu Zhiyan's account."

"His record is incredible. I never expected a celebrity to be this good."

"You have to admit it. No wonder they were able to get into Tsinghua University and get the highest score in the national bar exam. People with high IQs can do anything."

Of course, there are still some people who don't believe it.

"So what if this account belongs to Gu Zhiyan? Does that mean he played these matches? I bet he hired a boosting service!"

"That's certainly possible. Celebrities have money, so it's not impossible for them to hire a professional substitute player."

"I guess Principal Wang was blinded by Gu Zhiyan's record. He didn't even verify whether it was Gu Zhiyan himself who played. I don't believe that celebrities in the entertainment industry have this level of skill."

……

Wang Sicong sneered at these stubborn guys.

You don't believe me?

Here comes a critical hit for you.

After several videos of Wang Sicong were released, the haters immediately shut up.

Even if there are still some die-hards pretending to be blind, they are no longer a threat.

Most of the people who soloed against Gu Zhiyan are known to those in the e-sports circle.

IG's professional players.

Even professional players lost, so how can you question it?

Does this mean we should question whether these people are turning a blind eye?

Someone actually planned to do that, but unfortunately, they were quickly proven wrong.

These videos attracted the attention of the entire professional esports community as soon as they were released.

Professional players took to the field to analyze the situation and share their opinions.

Conclusion: There was no leniency, and no falsification!

Gu Zhiyan has the skill level of a professional player, even the top level.

Many people find it outrageous, but the facts are undeniable.

A large number of netizens who had previously criticized Gu Zhiyan went to Gu Zhiyan's Weibo to apologize.

"Boss, I shouldn't have insulted you. I apologize."

"I was wrong, I shouldn't have questioned you."

"Hey pro, get some time to team up with me for some games!"

"Brother Yan, help me rank up sometime! I'm cool and sweet, and I can even be cute and charming!"

……

The sight of netizens in the esports community lining up to apologize is quite a spectacle on the internet.

With this victory, Gu Zhiyan achieved a triumphant victory in the e-sports world, earning the title of "God of Words" and gaining a large number of e-sports fans.

Wang Sicong watched this scene with a feeling of exhilaration and immense satisfaction.

Gu Zhiyan didn't pay much attention to this matter. At this time, he had finished his work in Shanghai and arrived in Beijing.

The main purpose of my trip to Beijing was to shoot a magazine cover.

Harper's Bazaar, one of the top five fashion magazines.

Yes, it's Harper's Bazaar, not Harper's Bazaar Men.

This isn't the first time a male celebrity has graced the cover of a women's magazine.

Before 2000, the covers of women's fashion magazines in mainland China were almost exclusively the domain of female celebrities and supermodels.

In 2000, COSMO magazine invited Nicholas Tse, who was very popular at the time and had a rebellious personality, to appear on its cover.

This appearance on the cover of a women's magazine marked the first time a male celebrity had graced its cover, completely changing the way fashion magazines operate.

Nowadays, it has become commonplace for male celebrities to grace the covers of women's magazines, and it is even a key indicator of their commercial value and fashion influence.

The main reason why male celebrities appear on the cover of women's magazines is driven by the fan economy.

Male celebrities have a large female fan base, which guarantees magazine sales and influence.

This is Gu Zhiyan's first time appearing on the cover of a top magazine, and it's a solo cover for the September issue.

Fashion magazines have a saying: "Golden September and Silver October."

"Golden September and Silver October" refers to the magazine covers in September and October of each year, which are the two most important and significant issues of all fashion magazines in a year.

The fashion industry follows the rule of "six months in advance".

September and October are the peak season for the Spring/Summer Fashion Weeks of the following year.

Therefore, the September issue of the magazine serves as a bridge between the past and the future, summarizing the trends of the year and, more importantly, forecasting and defining the spring and summer trends for the following year.

It is the "beginning of the new year" in the fashion world, and its status is naturally supreme.

Because of its importance, the September issue covers, especially those of the "Big Five" magazines, have become a battleground for publishers.

Every August, the fashion industry and fans pay close attention to who will grace the covers of the "Big Five" fashion magazines in September.

Xiuxiu was also deeply surprised that Xiaoyan Ge landed the cover of Harper's Bazaar's "Golden September" issue.

Although she firmly believed that Xiao Yan was the best, he had only recently become a top star, and his competitors were all very strong.

Xiuxiu had tried before, but she really didn't have any connections in the fashion industry.

The result was far from ideal, and there were even rumors that the cover artist had already been decided.

The cover features a male and female duo: a female singer who won a talent show and a Taiwanese actor.

She had given up all hope, but then a complete reversal occurred.

Harper's Bazaar contacted her proactively.

Xiao Yan, solo cover for "Golden September"!