Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

"Brother Xiaoyan, you can just call me Qianqian. I'm your fan, can you sign an autograph for me?"

As she spoke, Su Qianqian pulled a magazine out of her bag.

Gu Zhiyan took a closer look and, lo and behold, it was the second-tier fashion magazine whose cover he had previously shot.

Su Qianqian's magazine was clearly not a new purchase; she had actually met a fan.

"OK."

Gu Zhiyan took the magazine and signed his name.

"Brother Xiaoyan, your handwriting is so beautiful." Su Qianqian happily admired Gu Zhiyan's signature.

This isn't just her praising him; Gu Zhiyan's handwriting really is beautiful.

Unlike the chaotic and disorganized autographs of other celebrities, Gu Zhiyan's signature is a pleasing and elegant handwritten script.

The elders in his family are all teachers and educators. Gu Zhiyan has been practicing calligraphy since he was a child, and he is quite good at it. In the past, he would write the Spring Festival couplets for his family every year.

"Sister Fei'er, Qianqian, this is my manager, Xiuxiu. Let her chat with you for a while. Everyone is waiting for me. I need to get back to work."

Gu Zhiyan introduced Xiuxiu and then continued filming.

He noticed that the female photographer had been waiting nearby for a long time, so he didn't dare to say anything.

After all, he came here to work, and we can't keep him waiting.

With such a distinguished guest whom even General Manager Su would fawn over, they still think of their own staff.

The photographer was so touched she almost cried. Gu Zhiyan is so thoughtful; no wonder he's so popular.

For the next shoot, the photographer gave it her all.

Gu Zhiyan was filming, while several women watched and chatted.

Despite having the lowest status, Xiuxiu was not neglected; instead, the group treated her with exceptional enthusiasm.

Xie Feier, a wealthy heiress who clearly has a special relationship with Xiao Yan, and Su Qianqian, Xiao Yan's "fangirl," affectionately held each other's hands and asked about Xiao Yan.

Su Mang stood beside him with a beaming smile, subtly flattering him.

Xiuxiu didn't get carried away; she knew that people were only showing respect for Xiaoyan.

As soon as Gu Zhiyan finished filming, the group of people who had been chatting happily with her immediately surrounded her.

Xie Feier spoke first: "It's lunchtime, let's all go eat together."

"Okay," Gu Zhiyan readily agreed.

He knew it when he saw Xie Feier that Xie Feier must have pulled strings behind the scenes to get him on the cover of Harper's Bazaar.

Of course, I should express my gratitude. Even without this incident, when old friends meet, they should always catch up.

"Miss Xie, this meal is on me, as a gesture of hospitality," Su said quickly.

Upon hearing this, Xie Feier looked at Gu Zhiyan and asked for his opinion with her eyes.

Gu Zhiyan nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you, President Su."

Seeing this, Su Mang was incredibly surprised, and in the end, it was Gu Zhiyan who nodded and made the decision.

She had already overestimated Gu Zhiyan's importance, but she hadn't expected to underestimate him.

Surprised inside, Su Mang remained outwardly calm: "No trouble at all, it's my pleasure."

The group moved to the restaurant, where they ate and chatted.

"Brother Xiaoyan, when do you have time? I'd like to do an exclusive interview with you," Su Qianqian said.

"I'll be in Beijing for the next few days. Why don't you and Xiuxiu arrange a time?"

Since everyone is now friends, Gu Zhiyan naturally wouldn't refuse, and having his own people on Weibo would be entirely beneficial.

This relationship is something Xiuxiu should maintain.

Gu Zhiyan turned to Xie Feier: "Sister Feier, thank you so much for your help this time, and of course, thank you President Su as well."

"Mr. Gu, you're too kind. It's our honor that you came to shoot the cover of our magazine."

Su hurriedly said that she had changed how she addressed Gu Zhiyan; when they first met, she had called her "Little Gu".

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you, but you heartless guy, are you being so distant with me now?" Sheffield said quietly.

As soon as Xie Feier said this, the others immediately adopted a gossipy expression.

"Ahem... I misspoke, I'll punish myself with three drinks."

Gu Zhiyan quickly picked up her wine glass to cover up her embarrassment.

Xie Feier stopped Gu Zhiyan from pouring more wine: "Drink less, I'm just teasing you. Let's get down to business. How about you endorse our company's products?"

Gu Zhiyan asked awkwardly, "Um, what is your company?"

Xie Feier rolled her eyes at Gu Zhiyan: "You really don't care about me."

"Mr. Gu, Ms. Xie is now the manager of Bulgari Greater China."

While suppressing his shock, Su Mang explained.

An endorsement deal with a top luxury brand—something countless celebrities would fight tooth and nail for—was just handed to them on a silver platter.

Gu Zhiyan's importance in Su Mang's heart has been adjusted once again.

"Congratulations on your success, Sister Fei! But what level of endorsement is it?"

Luxury brand endorsements naturally have different levels, generally categorized as global brand ambassadors, regional brand ambassadors, brand friends, and so on.

Of course, different brands have different classification standards.

These are further divided into full-line spokespersons, category spokespersons, and series spokespersons.

Su Mang was dumbfounded when Gu Zhiyan asked this question. You've stirred things up again?

Let's secure the endorsement deal first, no matter what level it is!

Gu Zhiyan didn't think so. If it were a brand ambassador or something, then it would be fine.

Not only is there a lot of work but little pay, but you're also unfairly overshadowed by other artists.

"I don't know you well enough to know that you would accept any other offers. Of course, it'll be brand endorsements, for the entire product line."

"Okay, I'll take it."

Gu Zhiyan had no doubt that Xie Feier couldn't do it; she wouldn't have said it if she wasn't sure.

Gu Zhi understood her; he knew her depths.

Gu Zhiyan was not polite at all, which made Xie Feier very happy.

Su Mang was shocked yet again.

What happened today has repeatedly shattered her worldview.

Top brand endorsements that others would fight tooth and nail for were secured in just a few words?

One party downplayed the situation, while the other remained nonchalant.

Su Mang was completely numb: Who am I? Where am I?

He quickly took a sip of old wine to calm his nerves, and in his heart, he had already elevated the level of importance he placed on Gu Zhiyan to that of his sugar daddy.

Xiuxiu was also shocked, but much less so than Su Mang.

She had blind confidence in Xiaoyan.

Especially when I saw that Brother Xiaoyan didn't show any emotional fluctuation, the excitement in my heart vanished instantly.

Xiuxiu: Calm down, calm down, it's just an endorsement of a top luxury brand!

"Well, let's discuss the specifics of the collaboration tomorrow," Xie Feier concluded, ending the topic.

After that, they stopped caring about Zhiyan and started chatting about beauty, health, shopping, and other topics.

Gu Zhiyan was happy to have some free time and could focus on cooking.

After the meal, everyone parted ways.

However, before leaving, Xie Feier slipped something into his pocket.

Yes, hotel room key.

Gu Zhiyan: Should we go, or not?