A Top-Tier Life Begins with Sarcastic Phrases

Chapter 70 If you feel things are difficult, go see Gu Yun (Fourth update)

There wasn't actually much competition between Gu Yun and Li Yunrui.

Gu's supporting role may be outstanding, but Li Yong can easily suppress its impact on Li Yunrui by spending some money.

You just had to step on him!

It turns out that the other person is a true acting talent, completely outshining you in terms of looks, acting skills, and popularity!

Public opinion not only failed to crush them, but instead made them their puppets!

Later, the production team of "Joy of Life 2" stepped in and gave Gu Yun a boost!

Tencent Video also got involved.

This was a problem that Li Yong was no longer able to solve.

That's Tencent Video, one of the largest capital-backed companies in mainland China!

What can a small company like them compete with?

Later, the production team of "Ninefold Purple" wanted to ride the coattails of the popularity of "Joy of Life 2," so wouldn't they have to push Gu Yun hard?

"You want me to go and demand an explanation from the production crew?"

Li Yong laughed angrily: "Use your brain, okay? They even moved their show out almost a month early just to ride on Gu Yun's popularity!"

"What kind of explanation do you think they will give you?"

Li Yunrui was still unwilling to give up: "Then what am I supposed to do? Just let it go like this?"

"What else can we do?"

Li Yong rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice, "Don't cause any trouble during this time. Just wait for the results."

"Although the main characters in 【Ninefold Purple】are Gu Yun and Meng Ziyi, you are the male lead, and that cannot be changed."

"If I can't handle the romance with Meng Ziyi, then I'll first establish myself as a male god in ancient costume dramas, take on some endorsements and gigs, and stabilize my position as a third-tier actor."

"Once this storm passes, I'll pick out a new, decent drama for you. It's not like we can't give it a shot in a second-tier production."

Despite his reluctance, Li Yunrui listened to Li Yong's words.

However, it's impossible to make him stop hating Gu Yun.

Whether now or in the future, Gu Yun is his biggest competitor in his journey to becoming a second-tier player!

The popularity of 【Ninefold Purple】is still rising!

Within nine days of its premiere, the show garnered over 3000 views on Tencent Video!

It became the first and only A-level drama to break into Tencent Video's hit drama club in 2024!

It received a 7.8 rating on Douban!

In the following days, as the number of viewers increased, the rating dropped to 7.5.

The most criticized aspect is probably that the "protagonist" dies too early, only appearing in the finale.

This has become a popular meme derived from the drama "Ninefold Purple," which has spread widely on various short video platforms.

[If you feel your life is tough, go watch Nine Heavens Purple. The protagonist dies at the beginning and doesn't reappear until the very end.]

To be honest, I stopped watching "Ninefold Purple" when the main character died.

[Hey upstairs, you haven't even watched it, have you?]

I've seen this drama. The female lead marries the male supporting character, and the male lead marries the empress. It's an NTR (Netorare) drama.

[Verification complete, the person upstairs has indeed seen it!]

[Li Yunrui: Clown.jpg]

"Hehe, after seeing so many negative reviews, how does it feel to suddenly see positive reviews on your own?"

Orange Entertainment, Huang Ming's office.

Huang Ming, who had just come in from the office, saw Gu Yun grinning and playing on his phone, and knew exactly what he was looking at.

"Tsk, Old Huang, you really know me. Old Huang, you deserve at least half the credit for how I got to where I am today. How about you consider letting me become your son-in-law?"

Gu Yun put away his phone, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. This was the first time in his two lifetimes that he had such a lot of attention. How could he not be excited?

His reputation has improved, and he's practically on his way to becoming a breakout star. He now carries the label of "actor," and his hard work has finally paid off!

If you're not excited about this, then you're definitely gay!

"Get lost, don't give me that crap!"

Huang Ming said warily, "My daughter is only in elementary school. If you dare to make a move on her, I'll skin you alive!"

"I was just saying, Lao Huang, it doesn't have to be this bad, does it?"

"Even talking about it won't work!"

Huang Ming glared at Gu Yun, then skipped over the topic and got down to business: "There are two things I need to tell you."

"First, your visa has been approved. Pack your things, and you can leave for Paris, France the day after tomorrow."

"Director Wang Hailong and his crew have already arrived. Once you get there, you can call him or me, and someone will come to pick you up."

"clear!"

Today is June 13th, and it's indeed the day we agreed to film "Departure 2".

Huang Ming paused for a moment, then said, "The second thing is that Meng Ziyi's agent contacted me."

"Sister Meng? Why did they contact us?"

Now, whenever Gu Yun hears this name, two big white steamed buns pop into his mind, fragrant and sticky, which he has been eating quite a lot of lately.

"What else can we do? Ride the wave of your popularity and create a CP (couple pairing) trend."

Huang Ming laughed and said, "It's a common tactic in the entertainment industry: if someone has talent and acting skills, they'll hype up their acting; if someone has good looks, they'll create a CP (couple pairing) between them."

"It's all about generating buzz and traffic anyway."

Gu Yun suddenly realized: "If you're going to create a CP (couple pairing) scandal, you shouldn't have asked me. She's a second-tier actress, and I'm not even a third-tier actress now."

To be fair, Huang Ming must have been incredibly unlucky in the past, failing to sign any outstanding newcomers. He's quite aware of the intricacies of the entertainment industry!

"You're not now, of course, but you definitely will be in the future!"

Huang Ming looked at Gu Yun, who had been sitting very straight lately, and his wife had praised him for his energy that night: "You still haven't figured out where you are right now!"

"【Ninefold Purple】is a hit! You're not the male lead, but you're definitely the one who's gone viral!"

"The production team of 'Joy of Life 2' is pushing your clips a lot. People in the industry know that your performance is definitely not bad, and may even be outstanding!"

"Once 'Joy of Life 2' airs at the end of the year, you'll be a sure thing to become a breakout star, and you'll be the most popular among all of them!"

"The male star with the best chance of breaking into the second tier!"

"If I trade with you, Meng Ziyi won't lose out!"

Huang Ming chuckled: "If the other company knows how to operate, they can label Meng Ziyi as a 'male star booster' or 'husband booster,' and the discussion surrounding her will definitely be high."

Gu Yun knows this.

Yang Zi, known as the "Queen of Drama Carrying," has starred in several dramas one after another, and the male leads who co-starred with her have all become famous.

Thus, labels such as "lucky for husbands" and "lucky for male stars" came into being.

After that, whenever the male lead she had worked with had a hit drama, Yang Zi would be mentioned in passing, and that's how her popularity among the public was boosted.

What are your thoughts?

Huang Ming asked Gu Yun.

I think it's fine.

Gu Yun's mind worked quickly: "If I create more CP pairings with a few more groups of people, maybe I can get a 'wife-boosting' label later on."

Huang Ming took a sip of black coffee, casually smoothed his forehead where all his hair had been removed, and smiled knowingly: "We're on the same page. Since you have no problem, I'll give them a reply."

"Okay, I'll leave this to Brother Huang."

"Hehe, if there's something to do, it's Brother Huang; if there's nothing to do, it's Old Huang. You change your tune faster than my daughter."

Huang Ming laughed and scolded, "This trip to Paris is a good opportunity to relax."

I'll pick out another good script for you. After you come back and audition with Director Han Han, you can rejoin the crew.

7

"OK!"

It's not enough for supporting characters to shine; Gu Yun needs to rise to the second tier, so he can't afford to lack any notable dramas.

Perfect timing! This time I'll go to [Departure 2] to farm more experience points and see if I can draw a few better affixes.