A Top-Tier Life Begins with Sarcastic Phrases

"Gu Yun, didn't you say you wouldn't be back until tonight? Why are you here so early? You haven't slept for a whole day and night, no wonder you have a headache!"

On the lush green grass, Xiaotian touched up her makeup, knelt down on the grass, and gently massaged Gu Yun's head.

Gu Yun's head rested on her lap as a small token of her gratitude.

"If I hadn't come sooner, that silly sweet girl would have cried her eyes out and wouldn't have been able to say anything after being bullied. Don't tell anyone she's my apprentice when she gets out of here..."

Gu Yun opened his eyes, his head resting on Xiao Tian's long, fair, smooth, bouncy, and fragrant legs. The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Xiao Tian's shy face:

"I can't bear the shame."

(What a pity, it would be even more comfortable to use if it had white stockings.)

"No way~" Oda said defiantly, her delicate little nose wrinkling beautifully.

Gu Yun grinned: "If you weren't stupid, how could you let someone bully you so much that you couldn't even say a word?"

"That's not what I meant. I saw the video of you and Sister Ziyi..."

Oda put her hands on her hips, puffed out her ample chest, and said with a serious expression, "I mean, um... actually, I'm quite mature and sophisticated too."

Gu Yun opened his eyes, looked Xiao Tian up and down carefully several times, and nodded in agreement: "Not bad."

Xiaotian's eyes sparkled: "You also think I'm a mature, sophisticated woman?"

"No," Gu Yun said seriously, "I mean, your ability to deliver punchlines has improved, and I'm very pleased with that."

[Master of Rants +1]

Xiao Tian bared her teeth like an angry kitten, pinching Gu Yun's nose with her little hand: "Gu Yun, why don't you just die... Ptooey, Gu Yun, you're not smart!!"

"Youth is wonderful~"

Under the parasol, Teacher He watched this beautiful scene with deep emotion.

Jia Naliang, standing next to him, nodded in agreement. Seeing Gu Yun and Xiao Tian, ​​he recalled those years when he first got together with his ex-wife.

As for the others... they were all busy contacting their agents to work on their scandals.

Compared to the sentiments expressed by Teacher He and others, the reactions in the live stream chat were much more intense!

[Gu Yun! You scoundrel, draw your sword! Today, only one of us can live!]

No! Xiaotian, don't reward him!

[Xiao Tian: Gu Yun, are you trying to die... Oh well, may Gu Yun live to be a hundred!]

[I'm dying of laughter! Oda is so cute!]

[Oda: I think I'm actually a mature, older sister type too.]

[Whose mature and elegant woman would wear two ponytails and walk with such a bouncy gait?]

So sweet, so sweet~~~

[Help! Does anyone know? I'm going to die from Oda's sweetness! Doctor, give me a dose of insulin!]

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[Master of Rants lv3: 200/200]

【Divine Beauty Lv1: 85/100】

Current Energy Points: 1

Gu Yun glanced at the entry panel and thought to himself that it was a pity.

He originally planned to have Xiaotian flood the "Godly Beauty" section with comments, but it seems the panel has a vulnerability prevention mechanism.

Gu Yun had received nearly forty compliments before finally being punished by the system panel.

But that's a minor matter. Anyway, Xiao Tian promised to "praise" Gu Yun every day from now on, and the vocabulary proficiency level will eventually be boosted in the next few days.

As for energy points, Gu Yun currently has enough affixes for equipment, so he chooses to directly draw affixes!

Use Energy Points!

With the panel update, Gu Yun's dictionary also changed.

[Entry Database (45): Master of Rants, Divine Appearance, Talented Player, Ancient Style Gentleman, Nightingale]

Lark lv0: 0/50 (Your voice can express emotions)

(Each time you receive recognition from a Chinese celebrity for your singing or dialogue, you gain +1 experience point.)

"This entry is great!"

Gu Yun was pleasantly surprised!

Although the name of the entry is strange, the effect bonus is exactly what Gu Yun needs right now!

When Gu Yun played the Crown Prince in "Ninefold Purple", he relied entirely on his temperament to carry the role. He had some acting skills, but his delivery of lines was still lacking.

Drawing this entry today has finally filled a gap in my knowledge!

An actor's four basic skills are voice, form, stage presence, and performance, with voice being the most important!

A good actor with poor delivery of lines has a very low ceiling.

The best example is Li Yunrui, who acted alongside Gu Yun. With his limited acting skills, he can only act in idol dramas and would never be able to make it to the big screen!

The evaluation of "top-tier actors" in the Chinese entertainment industry has long since moved away from the era of prioritizing popularity as it was in 17 and 18.

Back then, popularity was king. If you were popular, you could get sky-high salaries and contracts. For example, Lu Han was a true top star, earning tens of millions for recording just one episode of a variety show!

But that's not possible now!

With the advancement of technology, there are plenty of handsome men in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Just being handsome and popular is enough to make someone a second-tier star at best, or at most a near-first-tier star, but they'll never become a top star.

Some people's fan groups shout slogans like "My idol is a top star" every day, but they don't recognize you at all in the industry.

Whether an actor is a top star or not depends primarily on their work and achievements, which can be simply measured by their ability to carry a show/box office, the ratings of their work, and their reputation.

The most typical example is Shen Teng!

A box office king with billions in earnings, a top star recognized by three generations of actors, his box office appeal is simply terrifying! With him on the cast, a movie is guaranteed to gross at least 200 million!

This is the kind of top influencer that everyone, both inside and outside the industry, recognizes!

Of course, the box office figures mentioned here don't refer to those who play minor supporting roles everywhere and rake in billions in box office revenue.

Take Li Chen for example. He tries to piggyback on others' successes here and there, and he's managed to claim a box office of 8 billion yuan. But it's just a title; nobody really recognizes it.

Secondly, we look at market value, which can be reflected in various ways.

For example, whether they have endorsements from top luxury brands and the ability to monetize those endorsements, or whether they have appeared on the covers of the top five fashion magazines.

This is why many celebrities care so much about endorsements from top luxury brands.

Trending topics on Weibo frequently include how much money a certain celebrity spent on a dress from a certain brand.

To put it bluntly, they just wanted to use this method to elevate their own status.

Of course, the most valuable asset is whether an actor has the ability to get an S+ project approved, which means securing large investments and preferential treatment from the platform.

The variety show "Happy Twist" produced by Happy Twist Company itself was able to secure a large investment thanks to Shen Teng!

Although Ma Li and Chang Yuan are also relatively well-known comedians, what the investors really value is Shen Teng's appeal!

The third point is industry and public influence.

That's exactly what it means. It depends on this person's popularity and public image. If there's a good script in the industry, he's the first one they'll turn to.

Finally, it's about competence and character!

Whether the actor's basic skills are up to standard, whether there are any shortcomings in voice, stage presence, or acting, and whether their micro-expression and dialogue skills are solid.

Of course, abiding by laws and regulations, not breaking the law or committing any unethical acts, and not evading taxes are the most basic requirements!

Currently, among the younger generation in the Chinese entertainment industry, only a handful of people, such as Zhao Liying, Yi Yangqianxi, and Xiao Zhan, can be considered top stars.

These actors are successful in both film and television, capable of both box office success and high viewership ratings, so they are quite accomplished.

Gu Yun has a long way to go before he can become a top star!

First, he needs to address his weaknesses. His plan is to first break into the second tier through period dramas, and then look for opportunities to appear on the big screen.

With the help of the entry panel, Gu Yun believed that this time would not be too long!

"Feed? Hey!"

Gu Yun's head was tapped, interrupting his thoughts. He looked up and saw a pretty little face looking at him with concern.

"Gu Yun, I just made a small complaint about you, and you've already gone mad?"

Gu Yun deliberately teased her: "If you become stupid, will you take responsibility for me?"

"Of course! You're my only master~" Xiaotian's dark eyes flickered, and he said seriously, "But what if you become stupid but still smarter than me?"

Gu Yun: "..."