Gu Che got his phone and sent a message to his agent, telling him to release some of the collected dirt.
[Gu Che: Keep him busy, so he doesn't have time to act out on the show]
Just because he ignored it doesn't mean he wasn't aware of Zhou Yan's little tricks.
In the past, he was too lazy to even look at such people, but now, using his little sister to gain popularity? Did they really think he was just a decoration?
The agent quickly messaged him, telling him to check the trending topics.
"Trending topics?"
Gu Che opened the trending chart and found that LLU brand had announced its summer limited edition perfume spokesperson, Zhou Yan.
The person in charge of LLU in the country was President Zhao, who had previously invited him to dinner.
He didn't go.
Later, Zhou Yan connected with this President Zhao and became the spokesperson.
But after confirming the spokesperson, Zhou Yan joined a variety show and probably hadn't shot the promo yet. Normally, LLU wouldn't have announced so soon.
The good thing about not announcing it is that fans would argue, invisibly increasing the brand's popularity. One of the reasons Zhou Yan's fans and haters attacked him was that LLU initially eyed Zhou Yan, and he stole the new spokesperson role.
As long as they dragged the top star into it, this luxury brand seemed more prestigious.
The front rows of the announcement post were all controlled by Zhou Yan's fans. Only after scrolling could you see the real comments.
[Funny, weren't his fans always claiming Gu Che stole his endorsement? But the announcement is still for their guy. Isn't it a case of the thief crying thief, maybe they originally wanted Gu Che?]
[An idol who just debuted half a year ago has such good resources, who believes that?]
[For the one before, Zhou Yan entered the industry early, just got famous after joining a talent show six months ago]
Soon Zhou Yan's fans retaliated, claiming LLU compared several stars, recognized their Yanyan as the best, and even listed other male stars including Gu Che, which stirred a hornet's nest, and everyone started arguing again.
Gu Che couldn't make sense of it, so what?
He exited the trending topics and found new ones rising. Checking it, it was photos and videos of Zhou Yan drinking with President Zhao.
This wasn't much, but the distance between them had already broken normal social boundaries between men and women.
A marketing account just commented, 'Judge for yourselves.'
Soon, there was a lot of talk. Zhou Yan's fans offended people everywhere for an endorsement, and fans of various groups found this leverage to attack.
Gu Che exited the murky comment section.
[Gu Che: Was that you?]
If the agent had concrete proof, he would have released it earlier. Besides, he and the agent had an agreement to inform each other of any actions. If he was too lazy to deal with Zhou Yan, the agent wouldn't act. He asked the agent, and that's why the dirt was released.
[Jin Tong: Guess?]
A shadow instantly covered the handsome face, and before he could snap back, Jin Tong sent another message as a consolation.
[Jin Tong: The artist who was plagiarized will officially post after the first episode ends, explaining the truth. Also, the original recording will be released. After this, you won't be exploited anymore.]
The top star's eyes trembled.
[Gu Che: Who made a move?]
When recording "Star Chasing Journey," he found Zhou Yan impersonating a fellow contestant's work as his own, aggressively confronting him, which made the latter cry on the spot.
However, when the show aired, they only edited his harsh comments and Zhou Yan's crying without explaining the cause. So naturally, once aired, he was attacked by all fandoms.
The program team should not have treated him this way, especially when he refused to give Zhou Yan the finale Direct Pass Card, offending the major investor.
Even top stars were no match for capitalists.
Afterwards, Jin Tong tried everything but couldn't get the original recordings to clear the misunderstanding of him making Zhou Yan cry. Most of the staff and contestants involved were bribed, and the few who stood out were immediately blacklisted by their original company.
Jin Tong couldn't contain his excitement, still calling and instructing him to answer discreetly.
"You know? The program team is formidable, but that show is on Pineapple TV, you get it?"
Gu Che's face sank.
He thought that Pineapple TV has a vice director who has always wanted to collaborate with Gu Cheng.
"Also, LLU isn't President Zhao's sole decision. She has quite a few competitors in the country, you understand?"
What did Gu Che not understand? It must be that Gu Cheng cooperated with President Zhao's rivals.
"Who asked for his help?"
The twenty-three-year-old top star flared up like a cat whose tail was stepped on, his eyes reddening with anger.
On the other end of the line, Jin Tong touched his nose, sheepishly hanging up.
The more Gu Che thought about it, the angrier he got. He called Gu Cheng, who didn't answer, and he bombarded him with messages.
[Gu Che: Who asked you to help?]
[Gu Che: Don't think I'll thank you!]
[Gu Che: As a director of art films, is it necessary for you to get involved with a local station?]
Is Pineapple TV's vice director's favor so easy to owe?
If they were to ask him to do some trashy TV dramas or turn into a variety show director, Gu Cheng's reputation would be ruined! He only won Best Director last year!
Busy sending messages, he didn't notice a round little head peeking from a nearby corner.
Gu Miaomiao stared with big, bright eyes, cautiously glancing at him.
[Miaomiao: He looks like a cat whose tail got stepped on, baring teeth, so cute]
Tuanzi imagined a cool black cat, usually proud and aloof, now puffing and glaring. Cute!
[Ancient Martial System: ...]
The top star still baring teeth and sending messages.
Gu Cheng seemed annoyed, reluctantly sending a message to explain.
[Gu Cheng: Someone's cursing the whole family, I don't want Mom and Dad being cursed too]
Gu Che's anger instantly subsided, then he sneered.
[Gu Che: Do you think I'm bringing shame to the family?]
[Gu Che: Do you still think I shouldn't have joined the talent show, shouldn't debut as an idol, but rather become a legitimate stage actor?]
After a long time, Gu Cheng finally sent a message, just a simple word.
Yes.
Gu Che, fueled by anger, lifted his phone, ready to throw it away.
"Second Brother?"
The top star paused, stiffly turned around to face a curious little face.
"Second Brother."
Tuanzi ran over, hugged his leg, raising her chubby little face.
"Who are you messaging?"
"Someone annoying."
Gu Che quickly glanced at his sister and noticed her normal demeanor, seemingly not scared by his earlier dark face, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Can't sleep?"
"Yeah, I want Second Brother to tell a story."
Gu Che picked her up, patted her fluffy hair, "Alright, then I'll tell a story."
He carried his sister back, during which Tuanzi proudly mentioned she got a medicinal recipe to help take care of his throat.
When handing over the phone, the top star had a clever thought and sent Gu Cheng a few messages.
[Gu Che: Miaomiao said she likes me, her brother, best]
[Gu Che: Miaomiao said she will protect me]
[Gu Che: Miaomiao specially found a medicinal recipe for me to take care of my throat]
Gu Cheng: "..."