Chapter 627: Jin Se Shoots Double Cover

"Fashion Trend" and "Nian Hua" are quite easy to reply to, isn't it just determining the big cover in September or October.

These two have competing agreements, so they can only choose one from them.

It is the double cover of "Jin Se" in August that is extremely tangled.

In itself, this kind of male artist who is an idol like Gu Cheng has a certain risk of cooperating with other female stars to shoot a double cover.

And the female artist who cooperated this time is not someone else, but Seeing Jin Li, so the risk is superimposed and increased.

So either completely kill the opportunity for the two to cooperate from the source, don't tell Gu Cheng about this invitation, or let the artist make his own decision.

But Zhang Guang knew that if Gu Cheng made his own decision, this cooperation would be 100% achieved.

Tangled back and forth, Zhang Guang still chose to tell Gu Cheng this news at night.

Gu Cheng was stunned first, then raised his eyebrows, and said with great interest: "'Jin Se' invited me and Seeing Jin Li to shoot the double cover in August? Is it too late now? After all, it is almost the end of July."

He turned his words: "But it must be said that they have good vision. Seeing Jin Li and I have never appeared on the magazine cover. If we can take pictures together, it will definitely set off a wave of heat on the internet." 【627

Zhang Guang couldn't help but roll his eyes after hearing this.

He knew it; Gu Cheng had never considered the possibility of not cooperating.

Zhang Guang said, "Don't blame me for not warning you. You two are in a very dangerous position right now. If the paparazzi catch any footage of you two interacting in private, it will absolutely trigger a public opinion storm. You need to be careful."

There are plenty of male artists who date. Before discovering Sanyuetian, he often had to do ideological work with them.

Often, using the female side as an entry point is more effective in persuading these young guys who are head-over-heels in love.

So Zhang Guang added, "Even if you don't care about your own career, you should think more about the woman. She has finally managed to make a comeback; this is the time for her to strive."

Gu Cheng asked sharply, "Are you sure you're referring to Seeing Jin Li?"

He smiled, his expression one of nonchalance.

But in Zhang Guang's eyes, this was a proper mischievous grin.

"Brother Guang, your words aren't very convincing when applied to Seeing Jin Li."

"Not to mention that she doesn't have a professional fan support group and doesn't rely on fans for a living. As an actress, she doesn't disclose her daily schedule to the public, and she might not even take four or five jobs a month. She relies solely on her work to speak for her. Does she even care about being exposed for dating?"

"Let's just say that if we were really exposed by paparazzi, the happiest people on the internet would be those CP fans who ship everything, right?"

"Think about it carefully. If it were really exposed, what kind of impact would it have on our careers? Rather than causing negative effects, I think the opportunity to reach a higher level is greater. What do you think?"

Zhang Guang was left speechless by the retort.

He stared at Gu Cheng for several seconds, then suddenly a flash of inspiration hit him, and he slapped his thigh, saying, "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows slightly.

Zhang Guang: "Last year, I talked to you and told you not to let a moment of impulse affect the woman's career, and you listened."

"But why has your attitude changed so much when I talk to you this year? Is it because Seeing Jin Li got into a good university through the college entrance exam and is attending the same school as you, so you feel confident?"

"Gu Cheng, this kind of thinking is no good. Dating, including marriage—in my eyes, female celebrities always have it worse than male celebrities. Unless you quit your jobs and stay home to raise kids after marriage, otherwise—"

"Wait!" Gu Cheng interrupted helplessly: "Brother Guang, where is your mind going? Nothing has even started yet, and you've already thought as far as me getting married and having kids. That's not what I meant."

Zhang Guang frowned: "Then what do you mean?"

Gu Cheng rubbed his forehead, "Have you never thought about why there are so many CP fans shipping me and Seeing Jin Li this year? It's because we are evenly matched, both strong, and neither has compromised for the other."

"And the reason I'm not afraid of being exposed by paparazzi is that I know, whether for me or for Seeing Jin Li, this level of news will no longer affect us."

Zhang Guang:...

He looked at him deeply and said, "To put it bluntly, you got into university, chose the directing major, and have the intention of developing a second career. If you can't make it as an artist, you can still try being a director, so you're not afraid at all."

"But what about Seeing Jin Li? You're not afraid, but doesn't she fear it? You two probably haven't communicated about this issue yet, right?"

A touch of tenderness flashed in Gu Cheng's eyes, and he said softly, "We haven't communicated about it, but I understand her."

"She has never been anyone's appendage, nor has she relied on anyone to achieve success. She is who she is, the one and only Seeing Jin Li."

"Dating is just a stage in life and doesn't mean it will be a turning point. With her current influence, it's not that she can't leave the film and television industry, but that the industry needs her."

As an industry insider, he knew that many production crews had offered Seeing Jin Li very sincere stakes. Even if they just invited her to play a supporting role, her salary might be higher than the lead's.

Why is this?

Because everyone is going for Seeing Jin Li's influence.

Of course, besides influence, there is also a bit of metaphysical factor.

That is, the films Seeing Jin Li has participated in, whether as a lead or supporting role, will be hits!

Zhang Guang was speechless for a long while before saying, "Fine, fine, fine. I can't win against you. I see you're entirely considering the woman's side and not your own."

"Seeing Jin Li has already made a name for herself in the acting industry, but you are still just an idol artist. If you really go public, the impact on you will be greater."

Knowing he couldn't win against Gu Cheng, he simply focused his attention on Gu Cheng.

Although the two took the college entrance exam together and Gu Cheng's score was higher than Seeing Jin Li's, Seeing Jin Li had more talking points, so her hot searches this month were two or three times that of Gu Cheng's.

To be honest, in terms of endorsements, Gu Cheng hadn't secured a global endorsement for a top luxury brand on his own; if he had any, it was only in the name of the group.

In terms of endorsements, he was a complete failure.

And in terms of career, an artist who has already made a name for themselves in the film and television industry compared to an artist who has only participated in one TV series—the contrast is already very obvious.

Investors recognize Seeing Jin Li, but they don't necessarily recognize Gu Cheng.

Zhang Guang said earnestly, "So, you are the one who needs to work hard. Once exposed, the impact on you will be the greatest."

Gu Cheng glanced at him sideways, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, and said lazily, "Brother Guang, are you underestimating the influence of a 730-point college entrance exam score?"

Zhang Guang was completely bewildered.

Gu Cheng continued to explain: "In a certain sense, our status in the public's mind is equal."

"It just depends on the fact that more struggling students will pray to Seeing Jin Li because they need luck to get a high score. While top students will only pray to me because they want to be the best among the best."

"So in the minds of the vast number of students, parents, and netizens, our influence is about the same."

Zhang Guang was left speechless again by the retort.

So angry and cold!!!

When will students and parents be able to stand up?!

No, that's not it. When will people who don't study and don't push their kids be able to stand up?!!

The four major publications started a talent-grabbing war at the end of July. "Huayun" was the first to be eliminated. Guangyue Media and Chenxi Entertainment both swiftly rejected "Huayun."

The editor-in-chief of "Huayun" in China was very unwilling, but there was nothing they could do. In the end, it was all the trouble caused by the previous editor-in-chief. If they had known, they shouldn't have made the relationship with Seeing Jin Li so bad back then.

Although the industry knew that after Seeing Jin Li and Gu Cheng's college entrance exam scores came out, the two major companies joined hands to plan for the two stars, protecting them to avoid hostile competition and maximize profits.

But Huayun didn't expect that the two major companies would be so consistent in their steps, all rejecting it.

Huayun was unwilling and wanted to contact the two companies again, focusing on Guangyue Media, but unfortunately, they didn't get any response.

"Oh, 'Huayun' was the first to be eliminated. I didn't like their editor-in-chief from the start. I always felt they were plagiarizing our ideas. Sure enough, the Dao of Heaven is cyclical; who has Heaven ever spared!"

The editor-in-chief of "Jin Se" said excitedly while on the phone with a friend.

The friend reminded him: "Take it easy. 'Fashion Trends' and 'Nianhua' both thought you invited Seeing Jin Li or Gu Cheng to shoot the big cover for September or October. They thought they were competing on the same track as you."

"If the news gets out and they know you didn't play by the rules and actually invited both of them to shoot the August double cover, be careful that the two companies don't join forces to ban you."

The editor-in-chief of Jin Se smiled, "Even if they knew now, it's already too late. This afternoon, I received replies from both companies. Seeing Jin Li and Gu Cheng have both agreed to shoot the August double cover for 'Jin Se' first!"

The friend couldn't help but blurt out: "How did they reply so quickly? Could it be that it was already arranged?"

The editor-in-chief of Jin Se shook his head and said meaningfully: "Rather than saying it was arranged, I think it's more like a tacit understanding between the two artists. Believe me, my eyes can see the subtle magnetic field between them, and I will definitely shoot them very well."

The friend couldn't help but ask: "Then how are you going to end this?"

"The reason they agreed to you is because you promised the two major companies beforehand that you would coordinate and persuade the other three major magazines to abandon the competing product agreement, allowing Seeing Jin Li or Gu Cheng to still shoot big covers for others in September or October."

But only the friend knew that when his friend made such a promise to the two major companies, he hadn't sought the opinions of the other three major magazines.

In other words, he made a promise with no guarantee, but because of his status, both major companies believed he could solve it.

The editor-in-chief of Jin Se smiled again, "I will first communicate with Chenxi Entertainment and Guangyue Media to see which magazine and which month's cover their artists choose to shoot, and then go directly to them to be open and honest."

"The huge traffic on these two artists is too much of a pity to give up on cooperation just because they shot an August double cover with Jin Se."

"Jin Se can make some concessions to make the other two major fashion magazines look better. Moreover, the most important months in the fashion industry are Golden September and Silver October. In order to shoot the August double cover, Jin Se can withdraw from this competition for Golden September and Silver October. This is our greatest sincerity."

This time it was the friend's turn to be silent.

He said: "You guys at Jin Se are really going all out to facilitate this cooperation. Giving up Golden September and Silver October just like that—impressive!"

The editor-in-chief smiled without saying a word, his eyes full of meaning.

A blessing in disguise; this time, it might not necessarily be Jin Se that loses out.

Under the friendly urging of Jin Se, the two major companies divided the three major publications within three days.

In August, Seeing Jin Li and Gu Cheng will shoot the double cover for "Jin Se" together.

In September, Seeing Jin Li will shoot the big cover for "Fashion Trends."

In October, Gu Cheng will shoot the big cover for "Nianhua."

And on the very day the artists made their decision, the editor-in-chief of Jin Se went to the headquarters of "Fashion Trends" and "Nianhua" to talk to their editors-in-chief in person.

The authority of each publication's editor-in-chief is different.

The authority of the editor-in-chief of "Nianhua" is equivalent to an editor-in-chief. It's the same in Jin Se; the editor-in-chief is supreme, while the editor-in-chief is actually a stabilizing role who won't appear unless absolutely necessary and is usually like an invisible person.

But "Fashion Trends" was a bit tricky. Hearing the intention of the editor-in-chief of Jin Se, the editor-in-chief of Fashion Trends couldn't make a decision and had to ask the editor-in-chief to appear, and the two talked in detail.

In the end, the editor-in-chief of Fashion Trends reluctantly agreed.

There was no other way; could he refuse Seeing Jin Li? It was so hard to finally be chosen by Seeing Jin Li.

The schedules of popular artists are really too hard to grab!

After the editor-in-chief of Jin Se visited in person, public opinion on the internet started first, and netizens successively broke the news that Jin Se was going to make a big move this time.

Everyone guessed that it would be in the two special months of Golden September and Silver October, but no one expected that they would actually put the king bomb in August.

Once the time was set, Seeing Jin Li and Gu Cheng cooperated tacitly, coordinating all their announcements in just two days and starting the shoot.

And at this time, August had not yet arrived.

Gu Cheng set off first, but he didn't go directly to Jin Se's shooting location; instead, he went to Chenxi Entertainment to pick up Seeing Jin Li first.

But this wasn't requested by the artists; it was a requirement specifically put forward by the editor-in-chief of Jin Se after seeking the consent of both companies.

The reason is simple: he needs to capture the frequency magnetic field of the two at the moment they get off the car.

That moment of observation is very important to the editor-in-chief of Jin Se. He calls it the important node to observe whether a chemical reaction can be produced between artists.

This once made Seeing Jin Li and Gu Cheng think that the editor-in-chief of Jin Se studied chemistry.

As a result, after an investigation, good heavens, he really did study chemistry!

But his achievements in photography are also very prominent, winning important domestic and international awards for three consecutive years, then joining Jin Se as a photographer, and then being promoted all the way to editor-in-chief.

After knowing that this editor-in-chief was a photographer himself, both major companies agreed to this request.

After all, photographers have their own ideas and understanding of the capture of beauty, and being able to be a photographer for the four major international publications, their aesthetics are undoubtedly high-end.

The car door was opened, a hand reached out, Seeing Jin Li held it, and was led onto the car following the force.

Gu Cheng looked at her with a smile and said, "Seeing Jin Li, long time no see. I'm very happy to see you."

Seeing Jin Li couldn't help but burst into laughter when she saw his expression of pretending to be serious.

The next second, Gu Cheng couldn't keep up the act either, hugging Seeing Jin Li in his arms and burying his face deeply in her neck, the two exchanging body temperature and fragrance.

"I missed you so much, Senior Li."