raknovel Chapter 77 Endorsement, New Knowledge about Japanese Adult Films
Chapter 77 Endorsement, New Knowledge about Japanese Adult Films
Chapter 76 Endorsement: New Knowledge about Japanese Adult Films (5K Long Chapter)
the next day.
They saw off Xu Qing, who was reluctant to part.
Lin Zixuan returned to the studio, called Chu Qingxuan to his office, and handed her several documents.
"Sister Qingxuan, the second round of broadcasting rights for 'Someday or One Day' sold for a high price, and we were allocated another 350 million yuan."
In addition, I, along with Guoli Changsheng Film and Television Company and Xu Qing Studio, have officially started filming the TV series "The Temptation to Go Home." This drama has an investment of 300 million yuan, and our studio holds a 30% stake.
After hearing this, Chu Qingxuan's eyes lit up. "Great, great, that's wonderful! I've been worrying about your next drama lately."
During this period, I have contacted many production teams and received many scripts inviting you to act. However, what's frustrating is that all of these scripts are brainless and idiotic dramas. Acting in these dramas would be completely depleting your current popularity.
I didn't expect you to be preparing to start a new project with National Changsheng Film and Television Company. Now I don't have to look for projects for you anymore.
Oh, you're the screenwriter for "The Temptation to Go Home"? When did you write the script?
"It was written before I even met you."
"That's great! You really are a genius. Is this drama also a modern romance drama like 'Someday or One Day'? Who are you planning to cast as the female lead this time?"
Lin Zixuan was a little embarrassed. "Sister Qingxuan, this drama, 'The Temptation to Go Home,' is not an urban idol drama. It's a female-centric urban romance drama. The male lead is not suitable for me, and I'm not prepared to act in it."
Chu Qingxuan looked on in disbelief. "What? Are you kidding me? You're not starring in such a big-budget drama? Aren't you the screenwriter? Couldn't you have written the male lead to fit your image?"
"Sister Qingxuan, how about this, you take a look at the script and contract first, and then we can discuss the details."
"Alright."
Chu Qingxuan reluctantly took the documents back to her office and studied them carefully, while Lin Zixuan continued to refine the script of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".
By the afternoon, Chu Qingxuan had skimmed through the script for "The Temptation to Go Home" and the project cooperation contract before re-entering Lin Zixuan's office.
"Zixuan, the script for this drama is indeed very well written, but it's a pity that it's a female-centric drama. Is Xu Qing going to play the role?"
"Yes, the smooth launch of 'Someday or One Day' was entirely thanks to her matchmaking efforts, and she also invested 200 million yuan of her own money, which solved part of the investment problem."
This drama is a way of repaying a favor to her, and having her in it also guarantees that the TV station will buy the drama and that it will get high ratings.
"So that's how it is. No wonder Xu Qing Studio also holds a 30% stake in the investment for this drama."
"Of course, I'm confident this show will be a hit and the return on investment won't be low. So, our studio will also hold 30% of the investment. You'll represent the studio in the production team and be given the title of producer."
"I have no objection to any of that, but the problem is with yourself. You can't just be satisfied with being a screenwriter, that would be a waste of your own abilities and current popularity."
Moreover, you've just successfully risen to the ranks of top idol stars through "Someday or One Day," and this is precisely the time to strike while the iron is hot, starring in new works to solidify your popularity. You can't waste it on screenwriting.
"Don't worry about my own projects for now, I've already made arrangements."
"Oh, it's arranged. What project is it?"
"I wrote the script myself. It's similar to 'Someday or One Day,' also an urban idol drama."
"Really? That's great! Urban romance dramas are awesome! Can I take a look at the script?"
"Don't rush, I haven't finished writing it all yet. Let's do it next week. I'll give it to you as soon as I'm done."
"Okay, then you can take your time writing. No rush. Polish the script first. Anyway, it will take some time for the 'Temptation to Go Home' project to start."
Also, since you have such strong creative abilities, I think our studio should sign a few new talents. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss if all these good resources were given to others.
Chu Qingxuan, as expected of Wang Jinghua's apprentice, is equally ambitious and seizes every opportunity. She has only been her own agent for a short time, but she has already started thinking about making the studio bigger and stronger.
However, Lin Zixuan was not averse to it at all, because in his plan, his studio was to be upgraded into a film and television media company, and to become bigger and stronger.
Chu Qingxuan's ambition and execution ability are exactly the kind of talent I need.
"Alright, you can go and find one or two newcomers and put them into the 'Temptation of Going Home' crew. But all newcomers must get my approval first, and we can't move too fast. We'll take it one step at a time."
Hearing that Lin Zixuan had agreed to her request, Chu Qingxuan happily said, "No problem, I have two candidates in mind right now. What do you think, are they feasible?"
"Oh, so you've already chosen someone. It seems you were prepared in advance. Tell me about it."
"It's Li Dongxue and Lu Chen, who starred in 'Someday or One Day.' Their performances in the drama were both excellent."
In particular, Li Dongxue's portrayal of Mo Junjie has received a lot of praise and has gained him many fans, making him a promising talent.
Lu Chen is also good; she's beautiful and has a good image. She could definitely be groomed to become a rising star in the future.
They are both your alumni, so you should know them well.
"Of course I know Li Dongxue and Lu Chen. They are both quite good. Okay, find an opportunity to get in touch with them, but don't force it. After all, our studio is still small, and they may not even be interested."
"Boss, don't worry, I'll talk to them properly."
"Oh, we can make a promise to them. Before the end of the year, our studio can produce a special campus idol drama for them, with them playing the male and female leads respectively."
"Boss, that's definitely a sure thing. With such great conditions, I don't know how many people from your school will be eager to sign with our studio."
"Forget about the others, the studio shouldn't take too big a step."
. . . . . .
After discussing the investment arrangements for "The Temptation to Go Home," Chu Qingxuan handed him a document.
"Zixuan, these are the endorsement offers our studio recently received. As per your requirements, we've already removed any that aren't from our brand. Take a look."
Lin Zixuan took the information and looked at it carefully. The brands listed were quite reliable, all of which were well-known to the public. This was the benefit of having a big reputation.
The greater the fame, the more likely one is to receive invitations from film crews and the more favor they will attract from brands.
Moreover, his previous starring role in "Someday or One Day" was incredibly popular, and his character in the drama was well-received, attracting countless fans and propelling him to the ranks of top idol stars, naturally making him a hot commodity for brands.
The information lists eight brands: Semir Apparel, Fiyta Watches, Aigo MP3 Players, Colgate Toothpaste, Liushen Floral Water, Joyoung Soymilk Maker, Pantene Shampoo, and Wanglaoji Herbal Tea.
Semir Apparel and Fiyta Watches offered the highest prices, both at 3 million yuan for two years.
Other brands typically quote between 100 million and 120 million yuan per year.
It should be said that these brands are all good, and the quality of their products can withstand the test. At least in his previous life, Lin Zixuan had never heard of any scandals involving these brands. As their spokesperson, he didn't have to worry about being blamed for the quality of their products.
After becoming a brand ambassador, aside from shooting some promotional photos and short videos as required by the brand, there weren't many other troublesome things to do, and it was very easy.
Moreover, the price is good, which is in line with his current commercial value.
Actually, there's another advantage to accepting endorsements: the brand will use its own channels to promote the product nationwide, which indirectly brings Lin Zixuan continuous exposure and popularity. It can be said that it's a win-win deal.
It's a bit of a shame that these are all mass-market brands, not a single high-end brand. It seems my influence isn't big enough yet. But that's okay, I'll take it one step at a time. As long as I keep producing good works, one day they will come to me on their own.
"Okay, these are all good. Qingxuan, you should negotiate with them in detail. Apart from Semir Apparel and Fiyta Watches, we will only sign one-year contracts for the other brand endorsements."
"Okay, leave it to me. Don't forget to go with Dong Xuan to shoot the cover photo for 'Cosmopolitan' tomorrow."
The photoshoot for the cover of COSMOPOLITAN magazine on the second day went very smoothly.
Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan are both very good-looking, and they developed a strong on-screen chemistry through the TV series "Someday or One Day". They also have a great presence on camera.
To be honest, some celebrities look very handsome and beautiful in movies and TV shows, but in reality, they need to use all kinds of makeup to cover up their flaws.
However, Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan didn't need to; they were naturally beautiful.
Wearing various brand-name clothing provided by the magazine, the men looked handsome and the women looked beautiful.
With the two working together so well, and Dong Xuan looking so affectionate, the photos turned out exceptionally well.
Get the photographer to offer heartfelt praise throughout the shoot.
However, since it's a cover photo shoot for two people, and for a top-tier magazine, the process is quite extensive.
Everyone changed into several outfits, and after the photos were taken, there was an interview with a magazine.
The two finally finished their filming around 5 p.m.
. twenty four
The two, accompanied by their respective agents, bid farewell to the magazine's editor-in-chief and went to the underground parking lot.
It's possible that Dong Ying had made arrangements beforehand, as the two men's vans were parked side by side in a relatively secluded spot in the underground parking garage.
Upon reaching the car, Dong Xuan looked around and, finding no one nearby, pulled Lin Zixuan into her car.
Seeing this, Chu Qingxuan and Dong Xuan's agents could only exchange speechless glances, and then simply got into Lin Zixuan's van together, not wanting to be annoying third wheels.
However, after getting in the car, Chu Qingxuan still sent Lin Zixuan a text message, telling him to come to the studio early tomorrow morning, as the Spring Festival Gala program team had notified him to go to CCTV at 10 a.m. tomorrow to discuss his performance content.
Lin Zixuan didn't have a chance to look at his phone at this time. After the two got into the car, Dong Xuan told her assistant and driver, Xiao Mei, that they were going home, and then lowered the partition between the front and back seats.
With the partition lowered, the back seat became a private space for the two of them. Plus, the windows were tinted with one-way film, so Dong Xuan felt completely at ease, throwing herself into Lin Zixuan's arms and giving him a sweet kiss. "You little rascal, did you miss me?"
"Yes, of course I want to."
Dong Xuan gently bit his ear, "You little rascal, want to do something exciting in the car?"
"Sister Xuan, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Xiaomei is still ahead."
"Ah Xuan, it's okay. The partition is very effective at soundproofing; the sound can't get through."
Hearing Dong Xuan say that, Lin Zixuan was also tempted. Considering that it was rush hour and it would take more than an hour to get to Dong Xuan's house, he kissed Dong Xuan back, "Okay, but could you first..."
Dong Xuan gave him a charmingly disdainful look and said, "You bad boy."
But she didn't refuse. She reached out and tied her long hair into a single ponytail, then slowly lay down.
. . . . .
Soon, sweet and cheerful singing filled the back of the van...
While driving, assistant Xiaomei felt a series of vibrations coming from the trunk. She shook her head in confusion, wondering if there was something wrong with the car. It seemed she would have to take it to the 4S shop for a thorough inspection tomorrow when Dong Xuan was filming.
The evening rush hour traffic jams in Beijing are no joke; a journey that normally takes half an hour can take a full hour and a half.
It wasn't until 7 p.m. that we arrived at the underground parking garage downstairs from Dong Xuan's building.
After the car stopped, Dong Xuan, who had already tidied herself up, opened the partition, told Xiao Mei to bring dinner over in an hour, and then hurriedly got out of the car with Lin Zixuan, who was wearing a hat, mask and sunglasses.
At this moment, Xiaomei vaguely smelled a strange odor and suddenly realized that the shaking of the car earlier was not due to a problem with the car, but because their movements behind it were too violent.
Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan took the elevator to the 16th floor and returned to Dong Xuan's home.
The door had barely closed when Dong Xuan turned and threw herself into Lin Zixuan's arms, showering him with a kiss. "You little rascal, were you satisfied in the car just now?"
"I'm satisfied, but the time was too short; I didn't get to enjoy it enough."
"Then what are you waiting for? We have one hour now."
"Okay."
Lin Zixuan picked up Dong Xuan and carried her to the sofa.
"You little rascal, don't stay in the living room. Mei will bring dinner later."
"Didn't you say you'd do whatever I say tonight?"
"You little rascal, go to your room first. After dinner, I'll do whatever you say."
"Okay, let's go to the room first." Lin Zixuan readily agreed and carried Dong Xuan toward the master bedroom.
. . . . . .
The cheerful and sweet singing began again.
. . . .
At 8:10 p.m., Xiaomei, the assistant, delivered the dinner that she had packed from the hotel.
The meal was plentiful, and I had been very active today.
Even Dong Xuan, who usually avoids food in the evenings, ate quite a lot.
She even opened a bottle of red wine and played a game of drinking from the same cup with Lin Zixuan.
Occasionally, she would take a big gulp, then get up and sit on Lin Zixuan's lap, give him a kiss, and pass half of the red wine in her mouth to Lin Zixuan, and the two of them would swallow it together.
Lin Zixuan found it a bit strange. It was just a cover photo for "Cosmopolitan" magazine. Why was Dong Xuan so excited?
"Sister Xuan, why are you so happy today?"
"Ah Xuan, of course I'm happy. It used to be so difficult for me to get on the cover of a second-tier magazine, but COSMOPOLITAN is a first-tier women's magazine, and it's even the cover of the first issue of the year."
And do you know how much my endorsement fees have increased since "Someday or One Day" aired?
"It must have gone up a lot."
"Yes, my previous endorsement fee was only around 30 yuan a year, and the number of endorsements was not large. Now I'm receiving a lot of endorsement offers, none of which are less than 100 million yuan a year."
Did you know that a health supplement company called Red Peach K offered me a 200 million yuan endorsement fee a year? 200 million yuan! I wouldn't have even dared to dream of that before.
Lin Zixuan raised her glass and clinked it with hers. "That's wonderful news, Sister Xuan. Congratulations on truly entering the ranks of top-tier female celebrities."
Dong Xuan raised her glass and took a sip. "Congratulations! Your endorsement fee should be about the same, right?"
"Yes, but I only accept products from major brands. I don't accept products without quality assurance, especially health supplements."
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Why?
"Because I have no confidence in the quality of these products, if they have disputes with consumers in the future due to product quality, we will inevitably be implicated if we endorse them."
In that case, it might be a case of penny-wise and pound-foolish, severely damaging one's reputation and image, and significantly reducing one's commercial value—which would be a net loss.
Dong Xuan pondered for a moment, then agreed, saying, "What you said makes a lot of sense. I won't accept the endorsement for Red Heart K either. I'll have my agent screen them according to your suggestion later."
"Yes, we do this partly to be responsible to our fans who believe in us, and partly for our own long-term commercial value."
"Ah Xuan, you're so thoughtful. And I have a feeling that with our popularity and that of 'Someday or One Day,' once the next issue of 'Cosmopolitan' is published, big fashion brands might come knocking on our door."
Lin Zixuan raised her glass again, "Sister Xuan, congratulations in advance."
Dong Xuan took a big gulp, sat on Lin Zixuan's lap again, and offered him a sweet kiss. Then, she looked at him with seductive eyes and asked, "You little rascal, are you done eating?"
Lin Zixuan reached out and hugged her, kissing her. "Baby, you've finished eating. What are the plans for the next activity?"
Dong Xuan whispered shyly in his ear, "You little rascal, didn't I say I'd do whatever you say?"
"Okay, just listen to me. I've recently learned a lot of new things from Japanese adult films."
"Bad guy..."
"The cheerful and sweet singing voice rang out again..."
. . . .
Flowers bloom and fade, and four years have passed in the blink of an eye.
It wasn't until 3 a.m. that Miss Dong Xuan finally collapsed into a deep sleep in Lin Zixuan's arms, completely exhausted.
Holding the fragrant Miss Dong Xuan in his arms, Lin Zixuan opened the panel in his sea of consciousness:
Name: Lin Zixuan Age: 21 (123)
人气：1627537
Cultivation level: 55/100 (Mid-stage Qi Refining)
Target 1, Popularity: 5903512
Dong Xuan still has over 590 million followers.
Lin Zixuan couldn't help but make a decision; it seemed that he should find opportunities to communicate with her more.