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

Li Xiang was completely unaware that his own social skills had inadvertently helped him.

At this moment, he was in Wang Ya's studio, preparing to try on the outfit for the school anniversary celebration a few days later, and casually flipping through a magazine with himself on the cover.

"You have no idea how well your recent photoshoots have been received in the industry," Wang Ya said, her voice full of admiration.

"Your appearance and performance are flawless. Most importantly, you don't have that unsophisticated air about you—"

Her facial expressions and posture exude a sophisticated air, making her no less impressive than Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities.

Changing the subject, he joked, "Now everyone in the industry is saying you have a powerful background, that your fashion sense is all bought with money, and a lot of people actually believe it."

Li Xiang was somewhat amused and exasperated: "How can you believe what people in the industry say? If my family had that kind of influence, why would we need to borrow clothes from you? We could just buy them directly!"

"Haha, do you think you're Michelle Yim or something, wearing haute couture as casual wear?" Wang Ya was amused by his naiveté.

"If I really wanted to buy all the clothes I liked, I'd need a mountain of gold to keep up with it."

Haute couture starts at 500,000 yuan, and ready-to-wear from big brands also starts at 100,000 yuan. The two outfits I've prepared for you today each cost around 300,000 yuan.

If it were me, I could wear it for a month or two without any problem, but you're a celebrity, so you only have to wear it this once..."

At this point, Wang Ya stopped smiling and said seriously, "You need to understand that you are a celebrity now."

Wearing the same clothes you've worn in public repeatedly can easily make people think you're short of money.

We've worked so hard to elevate your image, so don't go down the wrong path to save a little money, especially with counterfeit goods—absolutely avoid those.

His tone turned serious, tinged with a warning: "The fashion industry is the most unreasonable place. Once you're labeled 'tacky' or 'shabby,'..."

Even if you spend all your resources, you might not be able to completely erase the stain. Once it gets to that point, high-end endorsements will basically be out of your reach.

"You don't want to end up like those senior actors who had great acting skills and looks but were marginalized in the fashion industry and ended up only being able to endorse laundry detergent and dish soap, right?"

This was indeed a difficult question to answer, and since Wang Ya meant well, Li Xiang saw no need to refute it, so he quickly changed the subject:

"By the way, Brother Wang, you still haven't told us who was originally chosen for the cover of the October issue? Now that the photoshoot is finished and magazine sales are almost over, you can tell us now, right?"

"You child, you always have to make yourself miserable." Wang Ya shook his head helplessly.

"I could have handled this all by myself, but you insisted on asking around, which only made things worse."

He paused for a moment, then finally admitted, "Fine, I'll tell you—it's Andy Lau."

"Andy Lau?" Li Xiang looked incredulous. "Brother Wang, at least make something believable. With my status, how could I possibly beat Andy Lau for a cover?"

"You're not good enough, but Director Zhang is." Wang Ya chuckled.

"You are the male lead in Director Zhang's new film, and Andy Lau's first commercial blockbuster is 'House of Flying Daggers,' so there is a connection between you two."

In addition, Andy Lau is not the kind of person who is petty; he is truly generous.

Upon hearing that the cover of this issue was to promote the movie, they immediately gave up their spot without hesitation.

Wow, that kind of magnanimity isn't something everyone possesses; no wonder it has remained successful for so long.

He added, "This is also why the editor-in-chief, Jiang Ming, didn't like you at first..."

So many people were lining up to have Andy Lau shoot the cover, but you snatched it away, kid.

Unfortunately, Andy Lau also agreed, and we couldn't refuse Director Zhang's request. Plus, I mediated between you and him, which is why this opportunity fell to you.

"I really have to thank you, brother. Actually, I always thought you stole the cover of some Huayi star."

Wang Ya's eyes lit up immediately at the mention of Huayi.

After all, the beauty and fashion industries are intricately intertwined. He immediately dismissed the other staff members in the room, leaned close to Li Xiang, and whispered:

"Speaking of which, with all the trouble you've caused with your Shu Uemura endorsement, wasn't Huayi Brothers pulling the strings behind the scenes? Give me a heads-up, bro."

Seeing Li Xiang pause for a moment, Wang Adam immediately laughed: "Looks like I guessed right. No wonder you thought you had stolen their cover earlier."

However, you underestimated Huayi. If you had actually taken it, they would have already turned against you.

Even if you didn't rob them, you probably blocked their way, and this 'gift package' just happened to be delivered to you, didn't it?

At this point, he lowered his voice again: "I have something to tell you—"

They've recently been promoting a rising star who came from a talent show, and this is probably related to you.

I heard that it was because of your sudden emergence that they realized there was a gap in their lineup of young stars.

Especially for someone your age, none of them have a decent fighter...

"So now they're pushing this guy hard, talking to several magazines and business deals, and supposedly even getting a movie project approved, all to pave the way for him, clearly wanting to use him to compete with you."

After all, among male celebrities your age who are just starting out, there's only one: you.

Wang Ya patted Li Xiang on the shoulder: "You'd better pay attention, because your resources will definitely be competing with each other in the future."

Huace is good, but Huayi is a large and powerful company, and recently they've been planning to expand into the fashion industry. They seem quite ambitious. Sigh, this industry is never quiet.

Hearing this, Li Xiang already had a guess in his mind. It was most likely the male lead from "Monster Hunt".

She came from a talent show, was in a group, gained popularity in the early stages with movies, and gradually shifted to the field of television dramas later.

Li Xiang didn't really care about this person.

From what I remember, his career declined sharply in the later stages. He didn't have much ambition to begin with, and spent most of his time either dating or just hanging out.

Especially since his relationship with that supermodel became public knowledge, he seemed content with the status quo.

Wang Ya thought Li Xiang had taken her words to heart and was secretly nodding in agreement.

He is no ordinary person, being able to support a studio at his age.

The reason I told Li Xiang all this was to get closer to him and build a deeper bond.

Huayi has its own fashion team;

As for those veteran stars, they already have established teams working with them. Even if he can lend a hand, he can never stand on his own and can only look for opportunities among newcomers.

But among the newcomers today, who can reach the same level as Li Xiang?

It's worth noting that the movie he starred in has already grossed over 200 million yuan at the box office, not to mention that he also learned through Huace that Li Xiang holds two important endorsements.

Otherwise, given Li Xiang's current status, how could he easily wear a designer outfit costing over 300,000 yuan?

Li Xiang may not have seen through this, but Sister Zhou, who remained silent to the side, saw it clearly and couldn't help but sigh at the reality of this industry.

Especially compared to Wang Ya's previous unruly demeanor, this proactive gesture of goodwill is all the more meaningful.

But in Sister Zhou's opinion, this is far from enough.

Things are different now. Li Xiang's movies have grossed over 100 million yuan, and he holds important endorsements. His momentum is strong.

Wang Ya's current overtures are certainly icing on the cake, but in terms of compatibility, they still need to be improved.

However, she didn't say much, but quietly looked around the studio's layout, already planning her next move.

This industry is always realistic; the higher you climb, the better the resources you can access. She won't let Li Xiang stop here.

However, Sister Zhou forgot that she and Wang Yake were friends.

This time, however, he didn't try to coax the other person with a playful smile like he did last time.

Wang Ya then understood that times had changed, so he had actually been paying attention to every move Sister Zhou made.

Naturally, they noticed the other party's slight indifference.

So, after completing the entire process, just before leaving, he suddenly asked:

"By the way, did you receive invitations to this year's China International Fashion Week and China Fashion Awards?"

Seeing the two looking blank, he understood—that made sense, Su Mang, that woman, always knew how to treat people differently depending on their status.

Not to mention Li Xiang now, even Zhang Ziyi has to become her best friend in order to get food from her.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Li Xiang was not invited.

His mind raced, but his mouth didn't stop: "These are the two biggest galas to close out the year, and they're considered the highest-level events in the fashion industry..."

When Wang Ya saw Li Xiang and Sister Zhou off from the studio, she made a point of giving them a few more instructions at the door, and her gaze towards Li Xiang was even more sincere than when they arrived.

Only after watching the two get into the car did he turn back to his studio, already calculating which avenue to contact.

Only then could Li Xiang open the door to Fashion Week—his own experience was ultimately somewhat limited, but fortunately, he had influential figures in his circle of friends who could command respect.

Ultimately, it was Li Xiang who was more savvy.

They signed a five-year contract with him, specifying that he would be responsible for all future clothing styling and fashion resource negotiations, before he was willing to invest so heavily.

Conversely, if he could promote Li Xiang into the fashion industry and gradually elevate him to a high position, the benefits he could gain would be unparalleled...

The aura of a celebrity is undeniable; in the future, when others mention him, they will say, "This is the person who single-handedly made Li Xiang a fashion icon."

At that time, the resources and status he desires will naturally come.

With a little more effort, one might even become the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, which would be a real upward social mobility.

Wang Ya sat on the sofa, her fingertips lightly tapping the magazine cover, a shrewd glint in her eyes.

No matter how you look at it, he's not at a disadvantage.