A Top-Tier Life Begins with Sarcastic Phrases

Chapter 141 A Glimmer of Hope

"It's alright, it's alright, and it's true that my status isn't as high as Zhang Xincheng's."

This can't be blamed on Huang Ming. The other side has too many tricks and methods. Gu Yun never expected them to do this.

For Dior to change the contract, the capital behind Zhang Xincheng must have also played a role.

They've really gone and bullied us to our faces, yet we can't do anything about it.

Gu Yun felt that sense of powerlessness once again!

"It's not your fault, it's my fault."

Gu Yun shook his head: "There's no point in discussing this now, Lao Huang. We should be thinking about how to remedy the situation."

He also has a Miu Miu endorsement, which is also a top luxury brand, but it mainly targets young women's luxury goods, so Gu Yun's contract is not that great.

"I've sorted everything out."

Huang Ming handed Gu Yun an information sheet, which he had compiled and printed out.

All the top-tier and mid-range luxury brand endorsements mentioned above have already been claimed.

It's not Gu Yun's turn!

There are some minor brand endorsements available, but they're useless to Gu Yun. All of them combined can't compare to a single Dior endorsement.

Gu Yun carefully browsed through them, and sure enough, all the good endorsements had already been taken.

The remaining ordinary endorsements were also snapped up by other third-tier up-and-coming brands.

"Hey Lao Huang, what's with this Armani endorsement?"

Gu Yun suddenly glanced at the end of the table and saw that Huang Ming had put a question mark after the Armani endorsement: "What does this question mark mean?"

"Oh, I heard that Armani is looking for an Asia-Pacific brand ambassador."

Huang Ming tried to recall: "They said that two of the five candidates in the Asia-Pacific region would be selected as luxury brand ambassadors, but it seems that the list of selected candidates has already been finalized."

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"Is it settled? —"

Gu Yun's newly risen hope was shattered once again.

That's Armani, a brand truly at the very top of the luxury pyramid.

There are three lines of endorsement: the main line (top luxury), the accessible luxury youth line (EA), and the entry-level affordable line (AX).

Main brand endorsements (top luxury): Suits, haute couture, ready-to-wear, formal wear!

In the entire Chinese entertainment industry, so far, only Hu Ge has secured the title of global brand ambassador for Armani, a top luxury brand!

Not a domestic figure, not an ambassador, but a global brand ambassador—a unique position in the Chinese entertainment industry!

That's the ultimate endorsement that every male celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry, no, every male celebrity in the world dreams of!

But getting this top endorsement deal is incredibly difficult!

Because Armani's main line doesn't care about popularity, traffic, or youth!

What it needs is an elegant, mature, long-term, stable, and risk-free spokesperson, and most importantly—the founder's approval!

Indeed, Hu Ge was able to secure this top-tier luxury brand endorsement because his refined and handsome demeanor won over Armani's founder, who famously said, "Top-tier luxury is too far off; I can't even get a mid-range luxury brand endorsement."

Gu Yun put down the list and gave a wry smile.

Armani's accessible luxury, although it's called accessible luxury, is by no means low-end, and it still exudes a high-end feel!

Without endorsements from top luxury brands, it's simply impossible for Gu to leap directly to the top next year.

"It's alright, Lao Huang. Next year, we can stabilize by being promoted to the second tier, and the year after that, we can aim for the first tier."

Gu Yun rubbed his face, adjusted his mindset, and realized that dwelling on the bad things that had already happened was useless.

Huang Ming was about to say something when he was interrupted by Gu's phone ringing. The caller was the boss, Deng Chao.

"Xiao Gu, what are you doing?"

Deng Chao's very distinctive voice came from the other end of the phone.

Gu Yun replied truthfully, "I'm at the company, in Brother Huang's office. What's up, Brother Chao? Is there something you need?"

"Still not home so late?"

Deng Chao smiled and said, "That's perfect. Come to my office. I have something to discuss with you. I'll be waiting for you there."

"Old Huang, go back and rest. Don't think about the endorsement."

Gu Yun patted Huang Ming on the shoulder and closed the office door.

"Wow, you're here so fast?"

Gu Yun knocked and entered, finding Deng Chao sitting at his desk, wearing reading glasses and intently scrolling through his phone. "Tsk," he said, "come to think of it, it seems like it's been almost half a year since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"

"It seems so. Boss, you've been filming 'A Writer's Odyssey 2', and I've also been filming in Hengdian."

Deng Chao chats like he's having a casual conversation, very easygoing, just like he does on variety shows.

"Stop calling me 'boss,' just call me Brother Chao from now on."

Deng Chao took off his reading glasses, pulled Gu Yun to sit on the sofa, and crossed one leg: "How's filming lately?"

"Everything went smoothly, and filming for Da Feng has wrapped up. Next, we'll be appearing on variety shows and filming some GG videos."

"Da Feng has finished filming too? So fast?"

Deng Chao was speechless, touched his mouth, and suddenly said, "Hey, I forgot to ask, what were you busy with working overtime in Lao Huang's office just now?"

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"I got a Dior endorsement deal, and then—"

Gu Yun recounted the whole process to Deng Chao.

"Is this how everyone plays now?"

Deng Chao dropped his jovial expression, stood up from the sofa, crossed his arms, and paced back and forth: "Zhang Xincheng—from Tianyu Media, said he left the company to start his own studio, tsk—so what are your thoughts now?"

It wasn't that Deng Chao was in a difficult position; it was simply that Tianyu Media was a behemoth in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Tianyu Media, the favored son of Xiangxi Radio and Television!

The first generation of idols and top-tier talent makers in the Chinese entertainment industry, including Super Boy and Happy Girl, were all created by Tianyu.

They have nurtured a large number of top celebrities, including Li Yuchun, Zhang Liangying, Zhang Jie, Hua Chengyu, and Zhang Xincheng.

Undisputed champion of the Chinese entertainment talent show era!

Although Deng Chao has a lot of connections, it's still not easy for him to stage an accident.

Moreover, although Zhang Xincheng has started his own business and has no connection with the original Tianyu Media, who knows the truth?

"Brother Huang and I have our eyes on the luxury brand endorsement in the Armani Pacific region, but it seems that all five candidates have already been chosen."

Gu Yun smiled bitterly: "We have no chance."

"Armani?"

Deng Chao stroked his stubble and said, "Wait a minute, let me ask."

Gu Yun hadn't figured out who Deng Chao was asking when he took out his phone and went to the window to make a call.

A few minutes later, Deng Chao hung up the phone and smiled at Gu Yun, "Little Gu, I can't help you get justice for that person who stole your endorsement, but there's hope for that candidate spot."

"Huh?" Gu Yun asked in surprise, "There's a chance? Weren't the candidate pool full?"

"Yes, the official statement is that only five will be recruited, but I just called Lao Hu and he said he can recommend you directly."

Deng Chao took his suit jacket off the coat rack, picked up his car keys, and beckoned Gu Yun to walk out: "But I think I should take you to meet Lao Hu, let him see if you're a good match. If you're not, it would be embarrassing for him to recommend you."

"Who is Lao Hu?"

Gu Yun couldn't help but ask, "It can't be the person he's thinking of, can it?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, Lao Hu, Hu Ge, is Armani's global brand ambassador."

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