Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

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The atmosphere was lively with clinking glasses, but Li Xiang gradually noticed an interesting phenomenon:

Compared to the European and American male celebrities who came, the designers of major brands, editors-in-chief and editors of magazines were obviously much more enthusiastic about him.

Upon closer reflection, it's not surprising.

As fellow celebrities, Li Xiang's performance today was so stunning that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he stole the show.

It's hard for anyone to feel a bit resentful that an Asian person like him has managed to steal so much attention in Hollywood.

The female celebrities were fine; they all came over to say hello or chat about fashion tips, and exchanged contact information.

As for the male celebrities, no one came over to talk to them, probably because they felt that the emergence of a Chinese male star in the luxury brand field was somewhat affecting their potential market share.

After all, these days, the mainstream market for luxury brands still revolves around women, and female celebrities are more favored by brands than male stars and models.

Li Xiang was well prepared for this, because he has never been afraid of competing, and even feels that opportunities "snatched" are more satisfying.

Speaking of "taste", the dishes at the dinner were indeed exquisite and delicious.

He slowly sipped his wine, his gaze sweeping across the room, and finally spotted Anna in the crowd.

Anna naturally caught his direct gaze, and then politely raised her glass to clink with his from afar.

Suddenly, those who had planned to make things difficult for Li Xiang later on fell silent.

Everyone could see that Anna valued this Easterner far more than most people present, or perhaps even on a completely different level.

Just now, when Li Xiang's gaze swept across the entire room, it happened to land on Sharonton.

He didn't say anything, but there was a hint of mockery in his eyes, as if he were watching a poor performance.

Sharon was also angered by that look, but she couldn't retaliate. All she could do was pick up her knife and fork and slash at the plate a few times, making a harsh scraping sound.

Her outburst instantly drew everyone's attention, and Anna gave her a cold glance, the warning in her eyes was all too clear.

Li Xiang held his wine glass, a silent smile playing on his lips.

Judging from this situation, Ms. Stone probably won't have the chance to set foot in the Met Gala again for the next few years.

For Li Xiang, these incidents were nothing more than trivial amusement.

If he hadn't been so eager to take photos during the free social session after the dinner, he probably would have been restless long ago.

Fortunately, Anna clearly also intended to use him to expand the Met Gala's influence in the East.

Before Li Xiang could even speak, the photographers in the room were already snapping away from a distance as he chatted with various celebrities.

This commotion naturally did not escape the eyes of others, and many people immediately changed their attitude. Those who had previously been somewhat distant now took the initiative to come up and chat with them.

Nobody's stupid. By taking advantage of Li Xiang's current popularity to appear in the media, they can both boost their own visibility and indirectly send a signal to the Chinese market.

After all, Anna and Karl weren't the only ones eyeing that cake.

Just like Blake Lively's enthusiasm, this consideration is not without its own.

In the adult world, interactions ultimately boil down to weighing the pros and cons.

But this is actually a good thing for Li Xiang, at least these photos were transmitted back to China through him and Vogue.

That's enough to stir up a storm and raise his "going international" banner high.

Thinking about it this way, it wasn't for nothing that he had taken sleeping pills to force himself to adjust to the time difference and managed to stay energetic until the very end of the entire banquet.

As I left, I even faintly heard someone muttering behind my back, "These Chinese people really have amazing energy."

However, Li Xiang declined to attend the subsequent private parties.

He knew these people's methods all too well—

They're carefree, playful, and have no inhibitions. But if they get involved in anything questionable, they'll never be able to clear their name, no matter how hard they try.

Besides, he has important business to attend to tomorrow.

So as soon as the banquet ended, he declined all invitations and left with Zhang Yu.

In some situations, staying out of the crowd is the safest option.

When I arrived at Chanel headquarters again, it was the afternoon of the following day.

When I pushed the door open, Karl was flipping through the newly released May issue. "Have a seat. Today we'll mainly talk about endorsements."

I spoke with the group's senior management this morning, and they were very satisfied with your performance in Vogue and your appearance at the Met Gala last night.

In fact, it exceeded many people's expectations. Therefore, just as I anticipated, everyone felt you were capable of handling this collaboration.

He closed the magazine, looked up at Li Xiang with a meaningful look in his eyes, and said, "However, I do have a new idea. Let's see if you can handle it."

"What you're saying sounds like good news. If I can't even handle good news, I might as well quit this industry."

"Haha, just as I thought." Karl tapped his fingertip on the table.

"Listen, I'm going to upgrade your position from Ambassador for China to Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific region."

As you know, Chanel never appoints spokespeople—because the only true spokesperson for Chanel can be Coco Chanel herself.

And within Chanel's entire system, the Asia-Pacific Ambassador is second only to the Global Ambassador...

Then he changed the subject slightly, his gaze returning to the magazine: "I really don't know what to expect from giving you such a high title all at once."

But your performance last night, and your appearance in the magazine, have made me truly accept you from the bottom of my heart.

He looked up at Li Xiang, his eyes serious: "So, I need you to give me something else, like this year's Met Gala—"

You've kept your promise, and I will, as agreed, give you the position of ambassador for the entire China region. Now, I need you to make another promise, my dear Li.

"This time, I can allow you to fulfill your promise later, and I can even give you the title of Ambassador for the entire Asia-Pacific region first."

But I need your words. I believe that if you agree, you will definitely work towards that goal, right?

After hearing this, what else did Li Xiang not understand?

In layman's terms, Karl recognized his potential but was also somewhat hesitant—his stunning performance at the Met Gala made him consider increasing his investment.

However, his short time in the industry and unstable foundation made it difficult for his opponents to decide whether to place a bigger bet.

To put it bluntly, they're reluctant to let him go, fearing this fashion icon might run off with someone else, but they also feel that giving him the title of Asia-Pacific region right now is a bit risky...

That's why I came up with this idea: first, offer him the title to tie him down, then ask for a promise as reassurance, so that I can feel more at ease.

After understanding, Li Xiang chuckled to himself. Who says foreigners are straightforward? Their thoughts are just as intricate as those of the Chinese.