A Top-Tier Life Begins with Sarcastic Phrases

Chapter 143 Foot fetishists don't like athlete's foot!

"Wait, the Spring Festival Gala?"

The surprise came so suddenly that Huang Ming was a little taken aback: "You've been invited to the Spring Festival Gala?"

"no."

Gu Yun repeated what Deng Chao had said: "As for me, I'd rather sing. You can cut it out and send it to Brother Chao later."

""

"clear!"

A light appeared in Huang Ming's eyes.

In the following days, in addition to recording songs to be submitted to the Spring Festival Gala program team, Gu Yun also took some photos of periodicals, magazines, and other publications.

In Huang Ming's words, this is to get a feel for things so that he can be more at ease when he goes to Seoul for the interview.

On the 4th, Gu Yun received a phone call from Guo Qilin.

"Old Gu, you were right!"

On the other end of the phone, Guo Qilin was both relieved and a little scared: "[Lion Boy 2] flopped terribly!"

"The box office was 20 million on the first day, but it plummeted by half on the second day to only 11 million, and by the third day it was only 5 million!"

"That bad?"

Gu Yun raised an eyebrow. He had been so busy with endorsements and the Spring Festival Gala these past few days that he had completely forgotten about this.

Now, hearing Guo Qilin say this, I can't help but click my tongue in amazement. [Bear and Lion Boys 2] is even worse than Gu Yun imagined!

A movie's trajectory can be roughly predicted based on its box office data from the past few days.

If the data from the past few days is not good, cinemas will reduce your screenings in order not to lose money!

Then your income will only decrease.

The fact that the box office of "Lion Boy 2" has been cut in half for three consecutive days has already proven that this movie is undoubtedly a bad movie!

After cinemas reduced screenings, the final box office revenue was so low that it was difficult to even break even, let alone reach 100 million!

Gu Yun estimated that it was probably around 30 million.

With an investment of several hundred million and a box office of only 30 million, there is no doubt that "Lion Boy 2" is a complete flop.

That's understandable, though. If you treat the audience like fools, it's no wonder you can't make money.

If a film like "Bear and Lion Boys 2," which is all hype and no substance, can make money, then that's a tragedy for the Chinese entertainment industry. "Isn't that right?"

Guo Qilin said, "The internet is full of negative reviews. The movie's official account even tried to refute it, but they were so criticized that they had to delete their account!"

"The Douban rating is 4.2, which was initially boosted by a large number of paid online commenters. Later, they simply banned comments and locked the rating there!"

"This time, Murk Pictures is finished. If only they had listened to you back then, wouldn't that have been so much better?"

Guo Qilin sighed deeply.

Yesterday, his mentor's old friend from Qianmo Film Studio came to visit him.

Hundreds of millions in foreign debt!

The creditors have already come to collect the debt. They have no money to pay back at all, so they came to Yu Qian to borrow money.

Whether his master ultimately lent him the money or not, Guo Qilin wasn't entirely sure, but based on his understanding of his master, he assumed he lent him some, fulfilling his duty.

As for that money, Guo Qilin guessed that even his master knew he couldn't get it back.

Consider it a way to spend money to buy peace of mind.

"Yes, what a pity—"

Gu Yun also sighed.

Actually, as long as Moker Pictures doesn't collapse, it can be considered a connection with Gu Yun, based on Yu Qian and Guo Qilin's relationship. They might even be useful in the future.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

Guo Qilin skipped over that topic and said, "By the way! Old Gu, my master and mistress said that you must come to our house for the Chinese New Year this year."

"Otherwise, if those two old folks wouldn't let me go home, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to save this leg."

This was Guo Qilin's main task for making phone calls today.

Gu Yun didn't refuse; their friendship had deepened through their interactions: "Okay, I'll definitely go."

On the 5th, Deng Chao used his connections to send Gu Yun's work to the Spring Festival Gala program team.

"Is there any hope?" Deng Chao asked Gu Yun when posting his work.

"I don't know either. There are no techniques involved; it's all about emotion."

Gu Yun chose a popular song that had recently become popular online, "I Will Wait," as it wasn't too difficult and suited him well.

"As long as there's affection, that's enough!"

Deng Chao felt that Gu Yun had gone too far, as he always believed that singing should be done with emotion.

Previously, when she performed on the Spring Festival Gala, she always had too much energy when singing, which was ridiculed by netizens.

On the 10th, Gu received the news that he had not been selected.

The male artists competing against him on singing competitions were all A-list or B-list, and he couldn't beat them.

The final shortlisted candidates are Bai Jingting, Wei Daxun, and Wei Chen.

Although Gu Yun has frequently made headlines this year, he has very few notable works and his status is lower than the other three.

There's no comparison.

His breakout season is expected to begin next year.

"It's okay, if you missed it this time, there's always next time."

Deng Chao comforted him, "Actually, this is good. You'll have the energy to prepare for your upcoming trip to Seoul, South Korea."

On the evening of the 10th, Gu Yun had a video call with Tian Xiwei that lasted for more than two hours.

Xiao Tian was also disappointed that she wasn't selected for the Spring Festival Gala, but she was very easygoing. After complaining a few times, she changed the subject and started talking about other things.

"Gu Yun, you can do it! You can definitely win him over!"

Knowing that Gu Yun was going to Seoul, South Korea for the final interview for his Armani endorsement, Tian Xi waved her fist to cheer him on.

After hanging up with Xiaotian, Gu Yun received another call from Wang Chu.

Yes, they're both night owls; they both like to make phone calls at night.

Meng Ziyi and Zhang Ruonan usually chatted with Gu Yun during the day.

"Such a lavish late-night snack!"

Gu Yun joked, "You didn't even get selected for the Spring Festival Gala, did you? Is that why you dare to binge eat so recklessly?"

Wang Chu was wearing the headband Gu Yun had given her and was enjoying her meal when Gu Yun's words struck a nerve.

"Gu Yun, your mouth is as annoying as you are!"

Wang Chu glared at Gu Yun, pouting, a sudden wave of guilt washing over her: "If this food is wasted, it's all your fault!"

"What's it to me?"

Gu Yun looked completely innocent: "I'm a pure deer, I didn't do anything!"

"It's all your fault~"

Wang Chu wiped the smudge from the corner of his mouth in the ugly little mirror, and smiled wryly: "Who told you to be so annoying~"

"Fine, since you insist on shifting the blame to me, that's fine too!"

Gu Yun reluctantly accepted the blame: "But you have to agree to one condition."

"What?" Wang Chuxing asked curiously, her eyes blinking.

Gu Yun leaned close to the screen and said seriously, "Let me check the cards to see if your feet smell."

"Get out!"

Wang Chu was both embarrassed and angry, her face flushed. She tapped Gu Yun's screen several times before hanging up the phone: "That pervert, asking that kind of question again!"

"Didn't you already refuse last time? Why are you still so persistent?"

Wang Chu muttered to himself, looking down at his pink toes. After thinking for a while, he whispered, "Could it be that he has a foot fetish?"

"That's not right either. Foot fetishists like feet, not—athlete's foot—"

Wang Chu was too ashamed to speak. How could Gu Yun be so shameless as to say those things?