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

Li Xiang understood immediately after hearing this and gave a soft scoff.

"The connections are mine, and I brought the stuff too. They're really something..."

Anna picked up her water glass and said calmly, "Any top luxury brand would make the same choice."

"By releasing two limited editions, we want exclusive exposure, and naturally we don't want competitors to take advantage of the opportunity."

Li Xiang leaned back in his chair and shrugged, "Fine, I admit I was in the wrong this time, but next time it won't be so easy."

Anna looked at him and chuckled softly, "You've never been one to suffer a loss."

Over the next few days, Li Xiang was extremely busy.

First, they shot a feature article for Richard Mille's magazine, followed by various brand materials.

At Anna's request, they also hired a teacher specializing in etiquette to give them a crash course in high-end social etiquette from various countries.

Anna's statement was very direct: now that he is an international superstar, he will be traveling across continents to attend all kinds of high-society dinners, art exhibitions, and charity events.

This kind of knowledge will come in handy sooner or later, and it's always good to be prepared.

Li Xiang understood that this was Anna's good intention, and he did not refuse, so he could only calm down and follow along to learn.

He rubbed his temples and looked at the neatly organized documents on the table. Richard Miller's contract had been signed, and the memorandum from Chanel had been successfully filed.

The haute couture outfits he'll need for the trip to India, along with those two priceless bags, will be packed separately and travel with him.

His current dilemma is whether or not to bring all six bodyguards. The advantage is that with everyone on duty, security will definitely be maximized.

With six bodyguards, plus Xiao Jiang and Sister Zhou, there were nine people in total, making them look like a small tour group.

It feels like a bit of an overreaction...

If we also include the people accompanying Wendi Deng, the scene would probably be even more exaggerated.

Traveling with so many people together, taking a plane, and arranging accommodations will be quite troublesome.

But if I don't bring everything, I won't be able to project the aura that an international superstar should have.

The bodyguards were hired at a high price, and since it's a rare trip abroad, they had to be brought out to make a good impression.

While he was still struggling with his decision, Deng Wendi called first.

"Hey sis, is everything all set up over there?"

"Okay, how's it going on your end?"

"I'm all set, my luggage and gifts are all packed."

After a pause, Li Xiang took the opportunity to ask about his dilemma, "I'm a little unsure about the bodyguards. Would bringing them all make too much of a fuss?"

Deng Wendi pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "Mumbai is Ambani's home turf, and security is already extremely tight, so theoretically it's unnecessary."

"But given your celebrity status, and as an invited guest, having security personnel is standard practice. Bringing them all wouldn't be making a mountain out of a molehill."

"But with so many people, it becomes a bit troublesome to move around."

"Hehe, you don't need to worry about that. This trip is, after all, business. The group's Gulfstream is ready and can set sail at any time."

"However, we still need to consider the timing. They don't usually visit in the morning; if you're going to be a guest, it has to be arranged after 3 p.m.

"That means we need to take off from New York at 3 p.m. If everything's alright on your end, we'll meet at the airport tomorrow afternoon."

Li Xiang's eyes lit up. With a private jet to ride in, all his worries would be forgotten, and he could even get a good rest. So he quickly expressed his agreement.

"That's great, a direct flight and landing, no need to travel around, I guess I'll be there after a nap."

Beside the plane, after many days, Li Xiang met Deng Wendi, who had helped him stir up trouble, once again.

The person in front of me was noticeably thinner than before, but his energy and spirit were completely different from what they used to be.

Li Xiang couldn't quite put his finger on how to describe this change; he just felt that Deng Wendi was completely different from the person he used to know.

If Wendi Deng knew what he was thinking, he would probably have a good talk with him about what power really tastes like.

A chairperson's wife who is effectively sidelined and a regional manager who wields real power are not the same thing at all.

It's truly exhausting, but for ambitious people, this power itself is the best refueling station and beauty salon.

"Oh, finally we've met our big shot. Your scandals must have been heard by aliens on the moon."

"Are you trying to make fun of me as soon as we meet?"

"Was I joking? I was telling the truth. How about it, thank your older sister for picking such a great rumor partner for you?"

At this point, she clapped her hands suddenly, looking very excited: "Speaking of which, I was the matchmaker for you two."

"If the media were to uncover this, wouldn't they all have to thank me? In just twenty days, I generated so much traffic value for the entire American newspaper industry."

"...News Corporation probably profited quite a bit from this as well."

"Of course." Deng Wendi readily admitted, pushing him onto the plane as he spoke.

After the two were seated, Wendi Deng continued, "You have no idea how popular you are in the UK..."

"In Time Out's recent list of the ten best couples, you and Henry beat Charlotte Watson and even William and Kate to take first place."

"The magazine's copy even directly quoted Oscar Wilde's 'Unspeakable Love' to describe you."

"You know, Sherlock is a phenomenon in Britain, but it was completely overshadowed by you two."

"You have no idea, they're practically dying of envy over there. They've spent over a decade in the West District and still can't match even a tenth of the buzz surrounding your scandal."

"Several well-informed individuals even went through connections to get in touch with me, hoping to establish a connection with you."

At this point, Deng Wendi was also filled with emotion.

"Henry became famous faster than starring in a Hollywood blockbuster because of your on-screen pairing. You better not go to England this year, or else..."

Her gaze swept over the six bodyguards boarding the plane one after another, and she smiled slightly: "These six bodyguards of yours are a bit hard to stop."

The more Li Xiang listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

The way Wen Di acted seemed to him to be gloating. To put it more bluntly, he was practically enjoying the outcome.

Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes and began to suspect that behind this hype, this woman might be the one crying wolf.

He had used the success of this movie to repeatedly deceive her back then.

Even if the movie is made, she, as the producer, might not gain much financially, and people might not even care about her.

But in terms of fame, it definitely needs to go up a lot more.

In this life, people are simply after fame and fortune, especially when it comes to fame that is so easily obtained; it's hard not to be tempted.

When Deng Wendi saw that Li Xiang suddenly stopped talking and his eyes were slightly lowered, he realized that Li Xiang was probably overthinking things again.

His little brother has always been incredibly shrewd.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Do you think I'm up to something behind your back?"

Li Xiang raised his eyes, neither denying nor admitting, but simply twitched the corner of his mouth slightly: "I'm just thinking that this CP hype is indeed a bit unbelievable."

"Isn't that overthinking it? But have you ever considered that I didn't have this much power back then?"

"Even if I genuinely want to help you and Henry generate buzz, I need to have the corresponding resources."

"It's common for celebrities in Hollywood to create on-screen couples, but how many can achieve your level of fame?"

"Even the Twilight couple only gradually gained popularity through several movies, and they even actually dated afterward."

She leaned slightly forward, her gaze landing on Li Xiang's face: "Tell me, who else has the ability to create hype out of thin air and generate such a global sensation?"

"So the only answer I can give you is this: This is the choice of the people."

Li Xiang stared at her for a moment: "Alright, then it's the people's choice."

What else could he do? He could only chuckle and stop dwelling on the matter.

"Let's not talk about that. Let's focus on India. Your project there is the real purpose of our trip across the ocean."