Golden Agent of the Adonis (154)
Chu Xiang smiled and said, “It’s fine. We didn’t buy the trending spot. This is a genuinely popular trend that fans themselves pushed up. Onlookers won’t feel resentful when they see it. You’ll get used to it. Top-tier stars can trend with just an airport photo, a joke, or even an interesting expression. Anything that interests and sparks discussions among a large number of fans can go viral. Just consider it as a gift from your fans. In fact, even onlookers find these things interesting. Those who aren’t interested will simply ignore it or at most think you’re popular.”
Fang Zhenxuan nodded and picked up another cherry to feed her. He kissed her cheek and said, “What kind of idol drama do you want me to act in? Should I be all lovey-dovey with another girl? Won’t you get jealous? Or… should it be you and me acting together?”
Chu Xiang put her phone down and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Do you want me to act with you?”
Fang Zhenxuan smiled and lifted her into his arms. “I wonder if the queen can fulfill my wish?”
“Well, it depends on whether your sincerity is enough.”
“Okay, let me show you,” Fang Zhenxuan replied as he placed her down on the sofa and swooped in, silencing her words with a passionate kiss.
Compared to Fang Zhenxuan’s situation, Xia Ze hadn’t been trending for a while. His status as a top celebrity had basically been taken away. Without any movie offers, he took on a variety show and a workplace drama, keeping himself busy with work.
Xia Ze knew that Fang Zhenxuan acted in a workplace drama as a lawyer. Although Xia Ze played a designer this time, being another workplace drama, comparisons were bound to be made. However, he was left with no choice. Workplace dramas were currently the most popular, and he couldn’t land a role like Plot Twist with seasoned actors. He couldn’t afford to lose the momentum. Despite knowing that he would clash with Fang Zhenxuan again, he had to brace himself and act in the drama.
Fortunately, his fashion resources were still decent. He could still maintain his image and show off some style by endorsing international luxury brands in front of fans and outsiders.
Little did he know that just two days after joining the drama crew, he received a notice that Fang Zhenxuan had taken away three endorsements from him! One was for high-end jewelry, another for skincare products, and the third for cameras. All three were well-known brands, and these endorsements were crucial to Xia Ze.
He immediately had someone look into what happened and eventually found out that Chu Xiang had investments in all three of these brands. Although she wasn’t a major shareholder, with Fang Zhenxuan’s current status as a top star, her involvement was enough to snatch the endorsements away from him.
He could hardly believe it. How could Fang Zhenxuan be so lucky? Chu Xiang, an ordinary manager, had risen to prominence against all odds and now seemed to dominate the entertainment industry. But why did she choose to invest in these specific brands? And why did she end up taking away the endorsements from him? He couldn’t help but feel unlucky.
When Chu Xiang made those investments, she had plans and specific goals in mind. Xia Ze, as a former top star with impressive endorsement deals, had experienced a decline after his film’s box office performance suffered. Although he lost a few endorsements, he still had some high-quality ones in his hands. She specifically targeted those endorsements for investment, and now they had successfully secured them.
Fang Zhenxuan and Chu Xiang’s ability to promote products was evident to all. Fang Zhenxuan’s popularity has surpassed Xia Ze, and with Chu Xiang’s investment in terms of strategies or technologies, why would brands not choose Fang Zhenxuan?
The endorsement announcements went smoothly, further increasing Fang Zhenxuan’s commercial value. Xia Ze’s status in the industry, on the other hand, continued to decline, especially considering that Chu Xiang and Fang Zhenxuan have clashed with him several times already. It was clear to anyone that they were at odds. Naturally, those who wanted to invest in Fang Zhenxuan and establish a connection with Chu Xiang would choose not to use him, especially when they had alternative resources available. This made Xia Ze’s path even more thorny.
During this period, Mu Sen’s dual male lead drama also aired. It was his first time playing a villain, and he portrayed the character so well that people couldn’t help but hate him while also feeling sorry for him. After learning why he turned evil, some people even found it hard to maintain their hatred towards him.
It was difficult for a villain to be liked, but once people started liking him, it was something they would remember for years to come.
Mu Sen had previously participated in acting-oriented variety shows and ultimately won the championship, leaving a strong impression on the audience with his excellent acting skills. Now that his drama has aired, it has received rave reviews. Everyone was saying that he truly was a treasure discovered by Chu Xiang, and his talent was completely buried in the past few years.
Chu Xiang waited until his drama aired to showcase his acting skills and popularity before offering him another drama, where he played the male lead in a Republican-era espionage series. The quality of the series was exceptionally high, and many top male stars were vying for it. If it weren’t for his strengths becoming apparent, he probably wouldn’t have been able to secure this opportunity.
Chu Xiang planned the career paths of her artists very carefully, ensuring that each person followed the most suitable route for them. She also arranged for Mu Sen to participate in a military training variety show and for Xia Lingling to join a survival show on a deserted island, allowing people to see a different side of them that they didn’t normally show.
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