Chapter 70 officially announces "a bunch of potential collaborations".
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Chapter 70 officially announces "a bunch of potential collaborations".
Ye Hantao's response was tantamount to pouring a bucket of cold water into a boiling oil pan.
Fans who were originally criticizing Ye Hantao suddenly erupted in anger, voicing their grievances for Liao Jiayue.
[Stingy? Can't you be more realistic? You only got on this variety show because of Jia Yue!]
[Wow, that's impressive! They're bundling someone else's ad with their own film and want to split the entire cost? If they don't split it, they call them stingy?]
Now that the brand has kicked you aside, are you regretting it?
[Hahaha, does he really think he can do whatever he wants just because he has Maze as his boss? And he still insists he doesn't associate with stingy people.]
[You're already being very generous by mentioning the brand to Yueyue, don't be too greedy!]
Although Ye Hantao's response did not name names, almost all of Liao Jiayue's fans believed that Ye Hantao was referring to Liao Jiayue.
It's already a waste of favor that Yueyue was willing to take her to shoot an advertisement, so why should she get half of Ye Hantao's advertising endorsement fee!
[Disease progression: 40.6%]
Ye Hantao continued scrolling through her phone.
Half an hour ago, the official website of Viro released promotional photos and announced to the entire internet that Liao Jiayue has been upgraded to the global brand ambassador of Viro Jewelry, much to the delight of fans.
At this time, a staff member who identified herself as Vilo revealed the information on a certain platform.
It is said that there was originally a photo of the two people together, with the other person being a brand ambassador.
Unexpectedly, the other party, relying on their relationship with Liao Jiayue, made exorbitant demands on Wei Luo's side. First, they said the endorsement fee could not be lower than Liao Jiayue's, and then they wanted to split Liao Jiayue's endorsement fee in half.
The endorsement fees for one global brand ambassador and the other brand friend are worlds apart.
According to staff, before Liao Jiayue could even respond, Weiluo was already very unhappy that their carefully chosen spokesperson had been betrayed.
The boss made the decision to sign only Liao Jiayue.
Fans praised the brand for supporting their spokesperson, saying they would definitely buy a lot when the product goes on sale.
Immediately afterwards, they speculated about the candidates in the comments section.
They guessed one, and Willow's staff denied one, until someone guessed Ye Hantao.
The staff member neither confirmed nor denied it.
As a result, Liao Jiayue's fans flocked to Ye Hantao's comment section.
As the person in charge of Ruihuaxiang, Song Manhui had some understanding of the conduct of some people in the industry.
"I think Willow is upset that you rejected them."
Song Manhui noticed that Ye Hantao was still checking her phone while putting on makeup. She patted Ye Hantao's shoulder and comforted her gently, "You don't need to respond now. Just forward our official announcement post later, and netizens will naturally understand."
Ye Hantao had already finalized the contract with them, so it was understandable that she wouldn't agree to Vera's request.
The makeup artist glanced at the shallow dimples on the sides of Ye Hantao's mouth and didn't think Ye Hantao was sad.
Upon hearing this, Ye Hantao slowly raised her head.
Song Manhui felt as if she were seeing her own son making a mistake.
Ye Hantao's eyes were innocent and pure: "If I respond, will it affect our contract?"
Song Manhui immediately went online using her mobile phone.
Before checking her phone, Song Manhui thought Ye Hantao was just revealing that she had already signed a contract with Ruihuaxiang.
Unexpectedly, Ye Hantao clashed head-on with a group of netizens.
Ye Hantao v: I don't associate with stingy people.
The post was published 12 minutes ago.
During this period, the level of popularity continued to rise.
Then, some uninformed netizens joined in, and the post received over 1 million likes and over 300,000 comments.
The trend in the comments section surprised Song Manhui even more.
How come Ye Hantao's fans can argue back and forth with Liao Jiayue's fans?
[You've confidently promised to split the endorsement fees equally, but do you have any audio recordings to prove it?]
[Anyone can write a short essay, right? I could have said that Wei Luo wanted to sign Ye Hantao but was rejected!]
[Hahaha, that's quite possible! Maybe Violet is trying to ride on Ye Hantao's coattails to gain popularity on Maze.]
[Can Ye Hantao with 6 million followers actually generate sales? Wei Luo must be crazy to have approached Ye Hantao for a contract!]
[Who says there are no purchases? Our Shanfeng team doesn't mince words; our top spenders' purchase volume is equivalent to a whole truckload of yours!]
[No matter how stubborn you fans are, it's useless. Ye Hantao has already responded. Isn't she just implying that Yueyue is stingy by not sharing her endorsement fees?]
[Has Yeh Han-tao directly responded to Liao Chia-yue?]
Zhou Mingsheng was originally standing nearby waiting for Tao Tao to take photos when the base manager saw the trending topic online and sent him a screenshot.
While he was still thinking about how to handle the situation at Viro Jewelry without attracting attention, another account suddenly received a contact from someone claiming to be Viro's chief secretary, Xiao Yang.
The other party hopes to become a member of the management team at the HT base through investment.
"?"
He just tolerated his employees making insinuations about his sister, and now he wants to become a manager at HT?
A layer of ice settled between Zhou Mingsheng's cold and stern brows. After a moment, he agreed to discuss the matter in detail over the weekend.
Just as fans of both sides were arguing, Liao Jiayue's studio posted a statement that afternoon.
There are only two things in the whole article.
First, the online rumors about the sharing of endorsement fees are completely unfounded. Please do not make unfounded speculations.
Second, due to personal schedule adjustments, Liao Jiayue will be absent from the next episode of the live recording of "Classmates Are Here".
"The timing of her statement is perfect." Cheng Zhao's face was ashen as he strode into a private room, the wind he created lifting his clothes. "It was something decided a long time ago, but she's only saying it now."
Upon seeing this statement, some netizens believe that Liao Jiayue is upset about being betrayed by Ye Hantao and is trying to clarify things for Ye Hantao in a dignified manner, while also not wanting to pretend to appear on variety shows anymore.
Liao Jiayue's fan base has grown slightly, while Ye Hantao has received a lot of criticism.
Lu Yiyan jogged after him, panting heavily, his red hair all disheveled.
"Brother! Calm down! Don't get your hands dirty!"
Yang Tingyu is really something else.
They had the staff of Viro Jewelry smear Ye Hantao, and then, upon hearing that he had returned to Beijing, they sent someone to invite him, only to run right into Cheng Zhao's presence.
Under Cheng Zhao's chilly gaze, Lu Yiyan trembled, almost swearing to the heavens that he and Yang Tingyu were not familiar at all!
We're really not that familiar!
He accompanied the old man to the party but didn't exchange more than a few words with Yang Tingyu.
This club has an antique feel, and any painting on the wall costs at least tens of thousands of yuan.
When Lu Yiyan caught up with Cheng Zhao, he ran into a waiter who came to serve wine at the door.
Two bottles of whisky in crystal bottles, one of which is worth nearly a million.
Lu Yiyan whistled, "He even went to great lengths to get on my good side—"
He met Cheng Zhao's gaze.
"I absolutely hate whiskey!"
The waiter was being careful, and just as he was about to make way for the two guests to enter the private room, the two bottles of wine on the tray were snatched away.
"!!!"
The door to the private room was opened from the outside.
Dazzling lights and a strong smell of alcohol rushed in.
Yang Tingyu was surrounded by a group of people in the middle.
He had a scantily clad girl in his arms, and was lifting her chin to comment, "The eyes are quite similar, but the overall look is still not as good."
Lu Yiyan glanced at it and was startled.
He noticed that the girl had a pair of dark, almond-shaped eyes.
"..."
This is really the end. He stopped at the door, no wonder Cheng Zhao was so angry.
It turns out that Yang Tingyu was trying to use Weiluo Jewelry to target Ye Hantao!
Before his brother could even catch up with her, some bastard was already eyeing her.
If it were him, he'd be furious too!
Lu Yiyan looked again and saw a guy with shifty eyes mixed in with the crowd. Wasn't that the guy who left on his knees at the tasting event?
What was it called again?
Cai Qiwei?
He only became more aware of Cheng Zhao's actions against the Cai family a couple of days ago.
The Cai family has quite a few enemies.
Besides Cheng Zhao, there is another foreign company that is preparing to acquire the Cai family.
Mr. Cai has been extremely busy lately and was even hospitalized a couple of days ago. How could Cai Qiwei still have the mood to come to Beijing for leisure?
Upon seeing Lu Yiyan, Yang Tingyu said sarcastically, "Young Master Lu, you've finally arrived. I thought someone of my status wouldn't be able to invite you."
The old man of the Yang family married three wives. Yang Tingyu, as the youngest son of the third wife, had always been a nobody. He was even publicly called a good-for-nothing by the old man.
Who would have thought that when Old Master Yang fell seriously ill and became unconscious half a year ago, the third branch of the family would overtake everyone else and take control of the family?
Yang Tingyu is the only son of the third wife.
In the past, when he met Lu Yiyan at parties, he had to be humble and ingratiating, but now he can sit on equal footing with him.
“Young Master Lu brought a friend with him…” Yang Tingyu narrowed his eyes and recognized the person. “I’ve seen you before, the one who was on a variety show with Ye Hantao.”
He wasn't interested in variety show live streaming, but Cai Qiwei understood his recent favorite style and introduced him to Ye Hantao.
So what if she has an e-sports pro brother? She's just a girl from an ordinary family.
He generously allowed the company to bestow upon him the title of "close friend," but Ye Hantao didn't appreciate it.
He wanted to see what resources Ye Hantao, who had been turned away by Viro Jewelry, would have in the future.
In the end, we still have to beg him.
Yang Tingyu pushed the girl away from him and straightened his open shirt. "Young Master Lu, is this your friend?"
Before Lu Yiyan could speak, Cheng Zhao had already stepped in, casting a shadow over the room.
His tall and handsome figure exuded a heavy sense of oppression, and beneath his sword-like eyebrows were a pair of azure eyes that swept across with a chilling gaze.
Yang Tingyu felt a sudden surge of fear.
Suddenly, Cheng Zhao flicked his wrist, and the two bottles of whiskey cracked open on the corner of the table.
A scream suddenly erupted.
He gulped down the amber-colored liquor.
Yang Tingyu was soaked from head to toe.
The screaming crowd seemed to have their throats choked in mid-air.
The entire room fell silent.
Cheng Zhao then smiled, but his eyes were cold. "It's our first meeting, so I'll toast you twice."
"?!!"
Yang Tingyu was caught off guard by being drenched.
He spat out the wine in his mouth with a "pui" sound, and angrily threw a punch at Cheng Zhao's face, "You fucking want to die—ah!"
The excruciating pain from my stomach shot through my limbs and bones.
Yang Tingyu knelt on the ground, his face as white as paper, with veins bulging on his forehead, writhing in pain.
The few people who came with him huddled in a corner, trembling.
Cheng Zhao turned to look at the waiter at the door, "Twenty more bottles, please."
He paused, then emphasized, "This is the cheapest one you have."
Others: "..."
Dude, you're not showing off, are you?
The waiter quickly brought over all twenty bottles of wine.
Cheng Zhao immediately noticed Cai Qiwei hiding in the corner.
Cai Qiwei had already recognized Cheng Zhao!
Yang Tingyu only watched Ye Hantao, not the live stream. He watched the whole thing because of Liao Jiayue. Cheng Zhao treated Ye Hantao differently on the show.
Although he didn't know Cheng Zhao's family background, he knew without even thinking that someone who could spend over 20 million at an auction was someone he couldn't afford to offend.
He originally thought that Yang Tingyu's status and position would intimidate Cheng Zhao, but now Yang Tingyu is lying on the ground!
Cheng Zhao pushed past the people blocking his way, grabbed Cai Qiwei by the back of the neck with the web of his hand, and dragged him to Yang Tingyu's side.
Cai Qiwei was trembling all over.
"Water it."
What to water?
Before Cai Qiwei could react, several bottles of wine were kicked at his feet.
Cheng Zhao asked him to pour wine on Yang Tingyu?!
Even if he was coerced, Yang Tingyu would still want to chop him up!
Under Cheng Zhao's sinister gaze, Cai Qiwei could no longer refuse, nor did he dare to.
He could only pour the wine onto Yang Tingyu's face with trembling hands.
Everyone held their breath, except for Yang Tingyu, who was the only one breathing heavily.
He didn't give up; he just couldn't get up!
It felt like all the bones in my body had fallen apart and were being put back together.
It hurts.
That fucking hurts!
[Buzz]
A phone notification sounded.
Cheng Zhao took two seconds to take his phone out of his pocket, and only after seeing who sent the message did he turn and leave.
At that moment, the gloom between his brows dissipated, and he was surrounded by a special, righteous light.
As Cheng Zhao passed Lu Yiyan, he said coldly, "Watch out."
Then, Lu Yiyan saw him walk into the quiet corridor, first roll up his cuffs, then straighten his collar, and after everything was ready, he looked down at his phone to check the messages.
Tsk.
Lu Yiyan had already guessed who sent the message.
[Peach: I've finished trying them on.]
Just a few minutes after I sent it, Cheng Zhao called me on video.
Ye Hantao glanced at the incoming video call screen, then looked at herself in the mirror.
Wearing royal blue sapphire earrings made her skin look even whiter.
She wanted to take it off as soon as she finished wearing it, but for some inexplicable reason, she didn't take it off before sending a message to Cheng Zhao.
Ye Hantao answered the phone and tilted her head slightly.
"You really are wearing it."
This gemstone is perfect for Tao Tao to wear. Cheng Zhao then looked at Ye Han Tao's bare neck, which was missing a sapphire necklace.
“It’s beautiful,” he said.
Ye Hantao turned her head and blinked slightly. There was an oil painting on the wall behind Cheng Zhao.
Where are you?
"..." Cheng Zhao tugged at his collar, "Just got back to Beijing."
Ye Hantao looked at him quietly without saying a word.
Cheng Zhao: "...It's a private club. I've only been here for ten minutes and was just about to leave."
"You're leaving already? Wasn't it fun?"
"There's nothing to do, just eat," Cheng Zhao said. "And there are some eyesores around. I was disgusted and came out as soon as I went in."
Ye Hantao nodded. "My family is about to have dinner. I'll hang up now."
Cheng Zhao didn't want to hang up.
Recalling the trending topics online, he asked, "Regarding the materials of your jewelry, do you prefer jade, gold, silver, or diamonds?"
Ye Hantao looked wary. "You're planning to send it again?"
Just as Cheng Zhao was about to explain, he heard Ye Hantao chuckle, "Gold, it holds its value and isn't afraid of being broken."
"Hang up."
"good."
Ye Hantao hung up the video call and took off the sapphire earring from her ear, putting it back in the box.
The pearl in the box still retains its peach blossom shape; it is fixed in place and will not fall apart.
She wasn't wearing the sapphire ring; it remained where it was.
The next day, Vilo unexpectedly issued an apology statement.
First, the staff member who leaked the information was identified as an intern, and then a formal apology was issued to Ye Hantao.
They frankly stated that they originally wanted to invite Ye Hantao to be their spokesperson, but unexpectedly, Ye Hantao had already made a better choice.
As for sharing the endorsement fee, that's completely unfounded.
When Ye Hantao saw this statement, she was having hot pot with Professor Xie Feihuai and Senior Sister He Qiang.
The cameraman who was filming He Qiang had installed cameras in the house beforehand.
Only then did netizens see the true face of Xie Feihuai, a master of painting.
Upon meeting, Xie Feihuai immediately embraced Ye Hantao, showing her immense affection.
"You've gained a little weight," Xie Feihuai said with some relief. "It's so comfortable to hold you."
She put on a pair of reading glasses, ate bamboo shoots from the spicy hot pot, and read the statement through the glasses.
"Tao Tao, are they trying to get something for free?" Xie Feihuai asked. "That's why you said they were stingy."
Ye Hantao picked up some freshly cooked tripe and shared it with her teacher and senior female student.
"No, they said the endorsement fee is 300,000 yuan."
[300,000?! That's quite a lot for an ordinary person!]
[Amateur? Ye Hantao has 6 million followers, thank you.]
[The show's popularity is only temporary; once the hype dies down after the show ends, we'll see how truly capable they are.]
[For Ye Hantao, the show is already over, right? Liao Jiayue isn't participating in the next episode, so the production team will definitely invite another guest; she already has her own classmates.]
【You found out again?! Watch out, Peach will slap you in the face!】
Haters: "..."
They found it strange that Ye Hantao's fans were so good at brainwashing people.
Yesterday, the whole internet was criticizing Ye Hantao for sharing the endorsement fee. Instead of trying to clarify, fans genuinely believed that Ye Hantao was capable of sharing the fee.
Maze fans might say they love everything about the house because of it.
Where do Ye Hantao's fans get their confidence?
Ye Hantao's fans are really confident; in their eyes, Tao Tao is no worse than Liao Jiayue.
He Qiang glanced at her phone on the table, considering whether or not to ask Jin Shiyue for help.
With Jin Shiyue acting as a go-between, perhaps a brand that rivals Vilo Jewelry will be able to hire Tao Tao as their spokesperson.
Ye Hantao took a sip of her herbal tea and touched the silver necklace around her neck. "Before them, the endorsement deals they offered me were 4 million a year. Of course I said they were stingy."
[4 million? Even if you were Maze's sister, it's unlikely you'd be foolish enough to spend 4 million!]
[You mean, without relying on Liao Jiayue's popularity, and solely on your own merits, the brand offered 4 million yuan?]
[Don't look down on us! If TaoTao really becomes the spokesperson, we fans will definitely buy it!]
[Whether you buy it or not, no one is going to offer 4 million! Even if you're vain, take it easy!]
[Disease progression: 40%]
[Note: Positive interference factors are stabilizing. Congratulations, host, you have obtained a one-year life lock.]
Life lock?
Ye Hantao checked it.
The so-called life lock means that no matter what accident happens within a year, the person can stay alive and well.
You can survive even if you fall from a building; the key point is that you can live while lying down.
Ye Hantao thought optimistically that it was equivalent to gaining an extra year of life.
Aside from positive interference factors whose source cannot be found, the donations received during the day may have also played a role (?).
She signed the contract yesterday, and Ruihuaxiang's advertising fee arrived in her account at noon today.
After deducting taxes and fees, Ye Hantao donated half of it directly.
She is reluctant to spend a lot of money and still feels heartbroken about the 18.6 million yuan jade bracelet, but the money she earns from shooting commercials comes too easily and feels unreal.
Ye Hantao dares to say that if she worked hard to earn 4 million yuan, she definitely wouldn't be able to donate half of it without batting an eye.
However, if you can earn this much by shooting a few hours of commercials, donating half of it doesn't really feel like much.
To celebrate Bai Jia's one-year lifespan, Ye Hantao tilted her head back and drank an entire can of herbal tea.
She said happily, "Teacher, senior sister, you'll be able to see my promotional photos in the next couple of days!"
[Looks like they really filmed it?]
[Help! Could this be some unknown, unlicensed online retailer? They're just hiring Ye Hantao at a high price to fleece consumers.]
Which do you think has a higher status, Ruihuaxiang or Weiluo?
[Definitely Ruihuaxiang! It's a top-tier jewelry brand in China! Why bring up Ruihuaxiang all of a sudden?]
Please visit Ruihuaxiang's official website.
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【！！！！！】
All day long, #RuihuaxiangYeHantao# was trending on the hot search list.
Netizens then realized that Ye Hantao had already signed an endorsement contract with Ruihuaxiang.
They're competitors, so I definitely won't sign Willow. Besides, they're not even in the same league!
Viro's global spokesperson is a popular actress like Liao Jiayue, while Ruihuaxiang's spokesperson is a world-renowned international film queen!
Simply put, Ye Hantao's status as a sub-brand spokesperson is no less valuable than Liao Jiayue's status as a global spokesperson.
Even if Ye Hantao hadn't signed with Ruihuaxiang in advance, it would have been obvious who she would choose between the two.
During dinner that evening, Ye Hantao heard a bunch of potential collaborations from her older brother.
"They said that since you have signed a contract with Ruihuaxiang and cannot cooperate with them for the next year, they are offering you the right to wear the jewelry for free for one year."
In front of his family, Zhou Mingsheng listed four jewelry brands that caught his eye.
"I hope you will consider Ruihuaxiang first after your contract expires."
Ye Hantao was very familiar with all four brands.
One of the brands that specializes in gold has stores all over China.
She has a gold zodiac pendant in her jewelry box, which she bought at this brand's store.
Ye Weizheng whispered to Zhou Ti, "I saw a jewelry brand you invested in inside. Did you tip them off?"
“No.” Zhou Ti’s lips twitched, a half-smile on her face. “Cheng Zhao represented Dingxin Group in negotiating the cooperation. He’ll reimburse me for any damage.”
Ye Weizheng's face was numb.
This guy manages to snag a business by casting a wide net and partnering with others.
Zhou Mingsheng opened the electronic catalog on his tablet. "These are the styles they provided. Tao Tao, choose whichever one you like."
Ye Hantao looked down.
The pages and pages are filled with pictures of jewelry, mostly gold pieces, with even the cheapest set costing over 200,000 yuan.
Further up, there are millions of pieces of jewelry.
"...?"
Ye Hantao suddenly stood up.
"Tao Tao, where are you going?"
"Ask where yesterday's donations went."
Ye Hantao reasonably suspected that half of the donation had fallen into the God of Wealth's treasure bowl.
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Author's Note: Achieving jewelry freedom ahead of schedule [Let me see]
--Randomly dropping small red envelopes~--