Once his agent left, Xie Hanzheng finally picked up his phone and glanced at the news headline. "World Champion Xie Hanzheng Risks His Life to Save Someone Despite Leg Injury."
He frowned, swiped his finger across the screen several times, and scrolled through the entire report but couldn't find Song Shi'an's name.
Why did the news only mention him, Song Shi'an? For a celebrity, the benefits of such positive news at this time are immense. His deliberate disappearance suggests either foolishness or indifference.
He then thought of another question: how can someone go from a complete beginner who struggles even to push a hill to someone more professional than a pro in just a few days?
Either he's hiding his true abilities and pretending to be stupid, or there's a bigger conspiracy behind it all.
But that doesn't make sense either. No matter how well celebrities create their public personas, it's impossible for someone with zero experience to perform that level of ski runs on the slopes.
He searched for Song Shi'an again and many entries popped up, the screen full of praise, but of course there were also those who criticized him, and the two groups were fighting fiercely in the comments section of the super topic.
After flipping through the pages for a while, I found out the student is academically gifted and has good athletic talent. I watched a few videos of her playing basketball, and her lower body is very stable.
The tennis videos are also very interesting. At first, they chase the ball all over the court, but in the blink of an eye, they can play like professionals.
A sudden flash of inspiration—is this the kind of contrasting persona often used in the entertainment industry? Silent until it's a resounding success.
Having figured things out, Xie Hanzheng suddenly found Song Shi'an much more pleasing to the eye. He silently tore off the label of "all show and no substance" and threw it into his mental trash can.
He opened a drama starring Song Shi'an and started watching it while leaning against the hospital bed.
When the assistant returned with the food, he saw his brother staring at his phone screen, where a eunuch dressed in a black robe was coldly staring at the camera in the imperial study.
The assistant nearly dropped his lunchbox. Was he watching a TV series?! Had his brother been possessed?!
Xie Hanzheng was injured, and Fengtu originally wanted to find another coach to replace him, but Song Shi'an felt that he had trained enough and that changing coaches would require a new adjustment period, so they started filming directly.
He went to the advanced slope, and he performed both the close-up shots and the simple gliding maneuvers himself.
A stunt double with a similar build was also found, and he was wrapped up very tightly to complete the difficult parts for him.
The instructor, after watching several of his routines on the advanced slope, couldn't help but nod in approval. "You've only been practicing for two or three days, and you've already achieved this level of results. Very impressive."
After a full day of shooting the commercial, a little post-production editing will be done, and it'll be ready to air.
The moment the director yelled "Cut!", Song Shi'an was so excited that tears streamed down his face. It was finally over! His little money!
Before heading back, he sent Xie Hanzheng a message: "Coach! I'm done filming and heading back today. Let's go skiing together again sometime!"
Xie Hanzheng stared at the screen for a while, his fingers hovering over the keyboard for several seconds before finally replying, "Okay, I definitely will if I have the chance."
Just as Song Shi'an and his team boarded the plane, Fengtu released a poster featuring their new spokesperson.
Standing on the snow-covered plains of Altay in a gray and white patchwork ski suit, with continuous snow-capped mountains and vast clouds behind him, blue ski goggles pressed against his forehead, his brows and eyes carrying a hint of cold arrogance, the poster's lower right corner features the Fengtu logo and the new product launch date.
The comment section was instantly flooded with people, with Song Shi'an's fans being the most excited.
"Ahhh! It's An'an! Her first endorsement is for a top-tier brand!"
"So, what did An'an go to Altay for? Was she filming an advertisement?"
"There's no doubt about it, it has to be!"
"If you don't continue the legacy of a top actor and instead find some nobody to endorse your products, is your company okay?"
"Are you alright upstairs? If you are, have some plums."
"The target audience for these endorsements is different. Extreme sports are more popular among young people now, so naturally we choose endorsements based on that target audience."
"What do you mean by that? Are you saying that our Ji Wenzhou is old?!"
"What's all the fuss about? Isn't he really handsome? The clothes in the poster would look great on him too, even for everyday wear. When will they go on sale?"
"Will wearing this make my legs look longer? Will I be 1.8 meters tall in it?"
"Wake up, long legs are something you're born with; clothes can only make your legs look longer."
" An'an's legs in this poster are longer than my life! When will it go on sale?! I'm so anxious!!!"
Song Shi'an slept on the plane and landed, while Lu Shiyue was already squatting at the exit, taking a flurry of photos.
He walked out looking clean and refreshed, wearing Fengtu windbreaker and a hat.
Before she even got home, Lu Shiyue had already posted pictures of herself, including a photo of her wearing flip-up sunglasses taken when she got off the plane at headquarters last time. The nine-grid post was posted on Weibo in such a fresh and vibrant way.
"A critical hit upon opening the screen!"
"No, it's been several days, and it's only just been posted!"
"So cute, I want those sunglasses too!"
"Found it! It's from LUMIERE Liumi, I just placed an order!"
"Damn, you guys are too fast! We're out of stock!"
"@LUMIERE Official, please pay An'an the commission for promoting our product."
Ji Shuyao was in his office overseeing his team's efforts in controlling online comments and securing endorsements when his phone suddenly rang.
The caller ID showed it was the brand manager of LUMIERE Liumi. He raised an eyebrow and answered the call.
The person on the other end of the line spoke warmly, explaining that the flip-up sunglasses Song Shi'an was photographed wearing at the airport were an old product from two years ago, which had been out of stock for six months, but were suddenly sold out instantly by fans rushing into the store today.
I'd like to ask if Stars Entertainment Sky is interested in discussing an endorsement deal for their sunglasses line.
Ji Shuyao hung up the phone and tapped his fingers on his desk. It seemed that he couldn't wear any brands that weren't his endorsements anymore; this kid was a walking sales machine wherever he went.
He glanced at the time, put the documents on the table into his bag, picked up his car keys, and drove towards Song Shi'an's villa.
Song Shi'an had just arrived home and hadn't even settled into the sofa when he heard the combination lock on the door beep a few times.
Ji Shuyao pushed open the door, carrying a briefcase, with a standard agent's smile on his face.
Song Shi'an instantly deflated, truly leaving no room for anyone to catch their breath.
Ji Shuyao sat down opposite him. "Thank you for your hard work, the endorsement shoot went well."
Song Shi'an gave a forced smile, "It's alright, it's alright."
Ji Shuyao adjusted his glasses. "If all goes well, the endorsement fee will be transferred to you in a couple of days."
Upon hearing this, Song Shi'an perked up and jumped up from the back of the sofa. "Really!"
Ji Shuyao nodded. "Our company never delays wages, but as good as I am, a big-budget movie has approached me and wants you to play a supporting role."
Song Shi'an asked curiously, "Movies? Movies and TV series are different, aren't they? Isn't there supposed to be a barrier between the two?"
Ji Shuyao took the script out of his bag and handed it to him. "You're right, it's very difficult to transition from television to the big screen. Some actors have acted in television dramas their whole lives without ever making a movie."
"Film shots demand a higher level of precision in acting; every subtle expression on the big screen is magnified infinitely, so this opportunity isn't something everyone gets."