Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

In stark contrast to Gu Zhiyan's low-key demeanor, a certain top celebrity was quite high-profile.

His entire trip was exposed to the public eye, with a group of media reporters following him wherever he went.

Press releases have been coming one after another, and the press has been trending on several hot search lists since this morning.

Compared to the other party, Gu Zhiyan is far inferior.

He only made it to the trending topics list today.

Of course, he didn't buy this trending topic, but we don't know if he bought a certain top trending topic.

Gu Zhiyan's appearance on the trending topics list is largely due to the argument between the two sides' fans.

News of his media interview at the airport was released.

A fan of a certain top celebrity immediately jumped out.

"Haha, only a few fans came to pick him up at the airport? Just a handful of them. You call this a top star? They're nowhere near as good as our idol."

"Think you're so great just because you snagged an endorsement? You'll be exposed as a fraud once you get offline."

"What top star? It's all just hype from their own fans. How can they compare to our idol? All they do is try to piggyback on others' fame!"

Gu Zhiyan's fans naturally launched a counterattack, and many bystanders who couldn't stand it also joined in.

"I'm dying of laughter. Are these people's fans here to show off their low IQ? It's true that like idol, like fans. The idol is illiterate, and the fans' IQ is also worrying."

"Haha, forgive these idiots. They can't see that someone couldn't wait to announce their schedule, as if they were afraid others wouldn't know. On the other hand, Gu Zhiyan didn't reveal any details about her schedule."

"I just watched a video of someone being greeted at the airport. He had a cold face the whole time, didn't even look at the fans, didn't say a word, didn't sign a single autograph, and the fans were still shouting 'cool' and fawning over him endlessly. How shameless!"

"Look at Gu Zhiyan, he signs every autograph and even treats his fans to meals. They're worlds apart."

"One treats fans like human beings, while the other treats them like韭菜 (a metaphor for easily exploited people). How can they be the same? And let me tell you, that top celebrity is pretty shrewd too, he's incredibly ruthless when it comes to harvesting韭菜."

"Waaah, Zhiyan is so sweet. I should have skipped class to pick him up at the airport too. It would have been worth getting scolded for having lunch treated by him. I envy those girls."

"Haha, I'm so amused by this. Gu Zhiyan actually started scolding his fans. He's just like the headmaster of my school back in school."

"I'm dying of laughter. Some celebrities organize fan support activities, and Gu Zhiyan advises fans to study hard. What's even more outrageous is that he, as a celebrity, actually opposes fans chasing stars and says that anyone who skips class to chase stars will be immediately expelled from the fandom."

"Knowing to advise on learning and expelling him from the fandom, this move is brilliant. I wonder what his fans will think."

"I'm a fan of Gu Zhiyan, and I think he did the right thing. Brother Zhiyan is a top student, and as his fan, I don't want to hold him back."

"As a fan of my brother, if I don't study well, wouldn't that be embarrassing for him?"

"Haha, our fan group is planning to organize a study group so that everyone can keep each other accountable for their progress. Anyone who fails the exam will be banned from participating in any group activities."

This fan also posted the chat history from the fan group.

"Holy crap, you guys are serious! Great, great, this is the exemplary role model that positive role models can play."

"Someone organized a massive fan support event, which caused countless female students to skip class and even resulted in traffic congestion. In contrast, Gu Zhiyan advised fans to abide by public order and prohibited them from skipping class to chase after celebrities. The difference is stark."

The top influencer's fans were immediately silenced. While the opposing fans were alright, the large influx of casual netizens joining the ranks of those supporting Gu Zhiyan completely overwhelmed them.

Although a certain top celebrity frequently trends on social media, Gu Zhiyan is far behind, but the two have vastly different reputations among netizens.

Based on this, Gu Zhiyan has a slight advantage so far.

However, none of these are the key factors in determining the outcome. In the battle for endorsements, the final winner will naturally depend on performance.

The sales figures for the brands they represent tonight will be the key factor in determining the outcome.

……

As dusk settles, the Bulgari dinner is about to begin.

Celebrities made their appearance one by one on the red carpet at the entrance to the banquet.

This is no ordinary carpet, but a flowing river of fame and fortune.

The flashes went off at an almost violent frequency, tearing the night into pieces of silvery white fragments.

Every time a celebrity appears, it triggers a chorus of cheers from the crowd outside the red carpet.

Upon entering the main venue, the lighting becomes soft and dramatic.

The lighting was cleverly focused on the artfully displayed jewelry and the radiant guests.

Beneath this extreme prosperity, however, lie unspoken rules.

Who sits with whom, who is seated at the head table, and who stands shoulder to shoulder with the brand's top executives—these are all subtle matters that silently proclaim one's current status and influence.

Backstage, restrooms, and secluded rest areas may be the stage for even more authentic social dramas than those on stage.

A group photo that gets circulated online may be worth far more than the dinner itself.

Events hosted by luxury brands naturally attract a large number of celebrities and socialites.

For celebrities, this is an excellent opportunity to solidify their fashion status and secure top-tier endorsements.

For celebrities, this is a stage to showcase their social status.

For the brand, this was a perfect marketing campaign to spread the value of "luxury" through the most influential people.

This is the Bulgari dinner, a miniature universe built with diamonds, starlight, champagne, and ambition—a dazzling yet intimately connected world.

It is a real-life paradise, and also the most realistic footnote to the world of fame and fortune.

As the protagonist of this momentous occasion, Gu Zhiyan is currently sitting in a limousine, heading to the banquet.

"Brother Yan, are you nervous about being the last to perform today?" Xiu Xiu asked.

"What's there to be nervous about? No, I'm the final performer. Who's the last one to come out?"

"You're the grand finale, so of course you're the last one to appear."

"Does 'appearing as the finale' mean? Doesn't it mean the second to last to appear? I'm sure I remember correctly."

"Brother Xiaoyan, you're definitely right. However, these days, the grand finale of various events in the industry is usually the last one."

"Oh, I see."

Gu Zhi nodded, realizing that he was indeed ignorant.

"We've arrived, Brother Yan, it's time to get off the bus."

Gu Zhiyan straightened his clothes, opened the car door, and stepped out.

The moment he stepped off the bus, he was momentarily stunned; the sheer scale of the event was simply too overwhelming.

The intense flashing of spotlights illuminated the area as if it were daytime, and the surrounding shouts were deafening.

However, with his naturally strong heart, he quickly recovered and walked onto the red carpet with a smile.

Today is his moment!