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MTL - With a Full Shot at the Start, Messi Begged Me To Enter Argentina-Chapter 204 The suffocating influence, the pinnacle of returning home
Chapter 204 Suffocating influence, the first step on the road to the pinnacle of returning home! (domestic plot)
Los Angeles.
As the "City of Angels" in the United States, it is the second largest city in the United States.
Here is one of the centers of industry and commerce, international trade, science and education, culture, entertainment and sports in the world.
In addition to having many world-renowned higher education institutions, including Caltech, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Southern California (USC), Pepperdine University, etc.
In terms of other entertainment, Hollywood, California Disneyland, Universal Studios, etc. are also located in Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills, a luxury city in Southern California, is also located in the heart of Los Angeles.
Su Bai brought Yuner obviously to find Kobe, but in fact, more, Su Bai wanted to find something for Lin Yuner to do.
Su Bai is a responsible person.
He didn't want Yoona to give up her career for him.
Since Yoona already wants to develop into the film and television industry, instead of making some low-cost Korean dramas in Bangzi, it is better to come to Hollywood and find some supporting roles for Lin Yuner to play.
"Su, are you sure you will only stay in the United States for two days?"
Because Su Bai shattered his basket, Kobe, who originally wanted to play in the summer league to try his form, packed his luggage and took Su Bai out of the arena.
In a high-end cafe that Kobe is most familiar with, Su Bai, Lin Yuner, Kobe and Vanessa are sitting together.
"Yes, Kobe, I still have to go back to our Huaxia, there are still many things over there, I also want to go home and have a look."
"I went to Huaxia last year. Since the first time I went to Huaxia in 1998, it seems that I have been there almost eight times in so many years."
"so many?"
"Yeah, I, Yao, and Sun Yue are very good friends. Sun taught me a lot of Chinese when he was in the Lakers. I went to Huaxia last year!"
Speaking of the trip to China, Kobe's chatterbox immediately opened up.
Not to mention, Su Bai also knows how popular this basketball superstar is in China. As long as Kobe goes to China, no matter which city he goes to, the boys around that city will go crazy.
Chatting until almost 10 o'clock in the evening, Su Bai took Lin Yuner and left.
Kobe tried his best to invite Su Bai to his house as a guest, but Su Bai knew that there were so many children in Kobe’s house, so it would not be convenient for him to go there in the middle of the night.
Especially Yooner, who sometimes doesn't know what to say.
It would be so embarrassing to wake up other people's children.
So, after politely rejecting Kobe, Su Bai and Yoona went directly back to the hotel that Raiola had booked in advance.
Strone Hotel's total set window!
The huge Hollywood landmark looks extremely dazzling under the lights.
Su Bai didn't feel anything, but Lin Yuner, who was wearing a white translucent nightgown, had a look of fanaticism.
For all artists, this is the holy place they have always admired.
"Yooner, you have nothing to do anyway, stay here and make a movie!"
Looking at Yuner's longing eyes, Su Bai said.
"Ouba, here?"
Yoona didn't understand what she said.
She is still thinking about what she should do in the future?
There is a bad relationship with the company. Although the contract can be terminated by spending money, what happens after the contract is terminated?
All of her roots are in South Korea. Without the company, she really doesn't know what she should do in the future. She has always been by Su Bai's side?
Yun'er is a smart person, she knows that a young man like Su Bai won't miss someone for too long.
Besides, she herself is not the kind of little woman who likes to cling to men.
She wants to continue her career.
However, Yoona really didn't expect that Su Bai would let her directly make a movie in Hollywood!
What is that concept?
Even in Korea, she can only start from TV dramas now, and movies and TV dramas are not at the same level.
"Yeah, I asked Raiolato to get involved, I'm sorry, Yoona, I originally thought that you could directly make blockbuster movies like The Avengers, but Raiolato said that his kind of movie I don’t have to worry about investing, so I can’t add you in.”
What Su Bai said is the truth.
Originally, he thought that he had a lot of money anyway, so instead of letting it go, he might as well invest it in blockbuster movies like The Avengers to earn a lot of money, and by the way, put a little girl like Yuner in it to make a small supporting role .
But unexpectedly, Raiola inquired around, and found that Marvel's movies don't worry about investment at all.
His model of a coal boss who brings capital into the group simply doesn't work in Hollywood.
"Ouba, it's okay, I want to take a break now and not rush to find a job, thank you!"
YoonA was touched!
She finally understood why Su Bai traveled all the way from Portland to Washington to watch an NBA summer league.
It turned out that all this was for her.
Although it didn't seem to be successful, Yoona was still moved and teary-eyed.
Crouch down.
"But although the Avengers can't be filmed, the X-Men can be filmed!"
As soon as this sentence comes out!
Yoona, who was squatting down, jumped up happily.
X-Men?
what is that?
That is the ace IP of 20th Century Fox Film Company.
YoonA was frightened, the X-Men series is no less influential than the Avengers.
For the current Yoona, being able to play the role of X-Men is a complete leap to the sky.
"Ouba! Really? What you said is true?"
Yun'er happily hugged Su Bai's neck and jumped to ask.
"It's true, that guy Raiola is too weak. I asked him to find you a heroine or something, and finally found this little supporting role. There are not many roles. It seems that at the beginning he said that he would give You have a 1-minute scene, but after I said to invest 50 million dollars, they agreed to add your scene to 10 minutes!"
"Ahhh!"
ten minutes!
Being able to appear in a movie like X-Men for ten minutes, Yoona shouted excitedly.
You must know that in a hero movie like X-Men, even if some main characters are in the movie, there may be only 20 or 30 minutes of shots. Her 10 minutes can be regarded as the main supporting role.
Seeing Yuner so happy, Su Bai also helplessly held Yuner's cute little head!
As a time traveler, Su Bai clearly knew that the X-Men Apocalypse movie invested 200 million US dollars, and finally won a high box office of 850 million in the world.
Moreover, it seems that Raiola's role for Yoona was originally planned to be finalized by a Chinese actress.
Originally, the role that the actress managed to get after going all over the place was poached by Raiola.
Su Bai, who is not angry with the actress, doesn't know, anyway, he is very angry now.
The next morning, Su Bai and Yuner didn't wake up until 11 o'clock.
Raiola has finalized the contract.
Adidas was really bled by Raiola this time.
The annual endorsement fee of 30 million, plus 60% of the proceeds, will be used to manufacture exclusive Shark series sneakers for Su Bai.
Su Bai reluctantly agreed to Adi's offer.
After waiting for Su Bai and Lin Yuner to get up and pack everything, Raiola also rushed from Portland to Los Angeles.
After a whole day of busy work, Su Bai directly signed the contract with the people on Adi's side.
By the way, Su Bai and Raiola also recruited a temporary team for Lin Yuner in Hollywood, and sent Lin Yuner to the X-Men film crew.
After everything was settled, Su Bai and Raiola boarded the plane to China overnight.
Yoona is gone.
Su Bai's heart suddenly felt empty.
During this period of time, Yoona has been by her side all the time.
Gentle and considerate but also act like a baby.
Su Bai is really a bit reluctant to part with Yoona to be honest.
But, man!
Everyone has to have their own business.
He couldn't tie Lin Yun'er by his side just to covet his own momentary comfort.
"Su, you bastard, don't pretend to be affectionate in front of me!"
Since getting on the plane, Fatty has been observing that Su Bai is a bit abnormal today.
"Mino, speak well, when am I not affectionate?"
"Cut! Su, you are much more shameless than me. I will at least pay back the money. You are so anxious to send that little girl to the film crew because you are afraid that she will delay your trip to China!"
"Mino, am I that kind of person? I'm notoriously single-minded!"
"Come on, Sue!"
Not to mention, Su Bai recovered from his original disappointment after being teased by Raiola.
"Mino, what is the itinerary after returning to China?"
"Well, Long Wei's trip to China for the Hercules Cup is the first thing to be done."
"The Argentine Football Association has already said in advance that I have already asked someone to take the Hercules Cup to China. He will arrive an hour earlier than me. When we arrive, he will bring the Hercules Cup to the plane first. "
"According to Long Wei's arrangement, we will hold a press conference at the airport first. Of course, the fan association there will also participate."
"It's not just Longwei Company. In order to have greater exposure, that night, you have to go to the building of Zhuangdiantai Sports Channel to participate in their program called World Football or something."
"This is the first day's arrangement!"
"The next day, you will be even busier. Long Wei needs you to shoot a commercial, not alone. Long Wei seems to have found one of the hottest actresses in China to match!"
"That's right! There will be several variety shows inviting you, all of which are the most popular in China."
"It seems to be called a running man, and there is someone who is a singer and I am a singer."
"These were filmed in Kyoto."
"Running Man gave 100 million RMB, Tian Tian Shang also got 100 million RMB, and the last one, I am a singer, got 120 million RMB!"
"I finalized these after detailed investigation by the team."
"There are some prices that are also very good, but I'm not sure if you are suitable to participate. By the way, Mr. Xu at Hengtai is planning to hold an Asian Star Invitational or something. You can also play."
Speaking of work, Raiola immediately returned to his capable state.
The variety shows mentioned by Raiola, Su Bai knows, are indeed the most popular ace variety shows in China in 2014.
The ratings are so high that they are scary.
The reason why they can give so much is because their ratings are not short of money at all.
Of course, Zhuang Dianertai's world football was not paid a single point, so Su Bai was naturally embarrassed to ask for money from Zhuang Dianertai.
Being able to go to the world to play football, not to mention, Su Bai is really happy in his heart.
That was his favorite show.
"still got more?"
"Yeah, there is one thing I don't understand the most. What is it called? Where did Dad go? Why did they ask you to do it? Let you be a father?"
"Haha, Mino, it's a parent-child show!"
"Fuck! I thought it was the same as my favorite American variety show. It was a paternity test. Have you seen the American variety show? Fuck, every episode can scare me to death!"
"Mino, do you have too many illegitimate children, and I'm afraid that one of them will be exposed to you?"
"nonono! Su, I'm not afraid of too many illegitimate children, I'm afraid of my own!"
"Hahahaha! Mino, you can take this joke!"
"Oh, by the way, I seem to have forgotten one more important thing. This time when you return to China, I think the charity foundation should also do a good job!"
"I know that!"
Under the dark night sky, the two walked forward talking and laughing.
It's five o'clock in the morning, Kyoto time!
Although the summer sun illuminates this vibrant land very early.
But after all, it's only five o'clock. On weekdays, Kyoto Airport is deserted.
And today!
The originally deserted airport was surrounded by countless fans wearing yellow Dortmund jerseys before four o'clock.
"Fatty Li, hurry up, you won't be able to see Su Bai from this position later!"
"I see, I want to squeeze forward, but look how many people are here now, how can I squeeze in!"
"I told you to go early, damn, many of these people came to line up yesterday afternoon!"
"Please give way, please give way!"
Dense crowd!
There are still crowded fans everywhere.
The activities of the Hercules Cup Huaxia Tour have been decided as early as after Argentina won the championship.
For Huaxia fans.
This is definitely a carnival day that can drive people crazy.
It's not just that they can see the golden trophy that they have only seen on the screen.
The most important thing is that they can see Su Bai, the world's top star they admire most, on the spot.
Champions League top scorer and World Cup top scorer as well as Bundesliga top scorer!
Su Bai, who has gathered the three major shooters, has vaguely surpassed Messi and Ronaldo to become the world's number one star.
And the world's No. 1 star is a real Sichuan native.
Speaking fluent Sichuan dialect made Huaxia fans feel more cordial.
"Don't be crowded, don't be crowded, the infield is already full, please go back the same way to prevent stampede!"
The security guards at the scene kept shouting to the dense crowd with their loudspeakers.
But how can fanatical fans listen to persuasion.
This is the only chance to see Su Bai on the spot.
How could they miss it?
Until seven in the morning!
On the horizon, a white Boeing passenger plane was vaguely seen appearing in the field of vision.
"coming!"
"I'm coming!"
Not just who shouted.
Crazy cheers suddenly erupted from the originally not-so-noisy scene.
This situation made Huang Jianxiang and Duan Xuan, who were waiting for the interview on the tarmac early, stunned.
"Teacher Huang, I think Su Bai's influence surpasses that of Liu Xiang and Yao Ming!"
"Nonsense, this is football, the number one sport in the world, and Su Bai is still holding the Hercules Cup. This is not comparable to basketball and track and field."
"This kid is only 17 years old, tell me, what can he do after this?"
"I don't know what kind of popularity this kid can become, but I know that those female stars in our country who are shooting advertisements for Long Wei are crazy about it, and many of them are paying for it!"
"Between money? Is there still such a thing?"
"That's Su Bai, not only in our China, this popularity, besides, Su Bai, you also know that you can't control your calves. That time in Spain, a last-rate actress was danced by a fairy. After sleeping with Su Bai all night, his net worth skyrocketed by eight times, do you think our Chinese actresses are not jealous?"
"Indeed, if this can really take Su Bai down, it will definitely be regarded as half-footed into Hollywood."
"Lin Yuner, who Su Bai led in the World Cup, is already filming X-Men, from Korean idols to Hollywood blockbusters, this span!"
"Haha, Mr. Huang, I also want to have some scandals with Su Bai. Do you think we can break into Hollywood too?"
"Yo Hou, Xiao Duan, you are getting more and more out of tune now, kid!"
"Okay, Mr. Huang, I'm not joking. The plane arrived, and the Hercules Cup was also taken up. Let's go, let's go, start work!"
Seeing the plane land, Duan Xuan and Huang Jianxiang stepped up and ran towards the exit.
slept for more than ten hours.
The plane finally landed steadily at Kyoto International Airport.
To be honest, in the past few days, Su Bai traveled from Brazil to Argentina, then from Argentina to the United States, and now, from the United States to China.
Su Bai was really tired from all the tossing and going.
Su Bai is tired.
But Raiola is full of energy.
While Su Bai was asleep, in a daze, Su Bai also saw the fat man dragging a blond stewardess to the bathroom to bump the plane.
I don't know where this guy got so much energy.
Could it be that people with less time recover faster?
"Su, get up!"
"Alice, come here, quickly clean up Su Bai's hair!"
"Jack, are you dead? Where's the suit? Hurry up and get it to Su, image! I want Su to have the most perfect image when he leaves the hatch!"
Watching Su Bai wake up, Raiola hurriedly called the rest of the team to get up.
For this trip to China.
Raiola brought a team of twenty people here.
Legal consultant, life assistant, clothing styling, hair design!
Raiola completely treated Su Bai as a top entertainment tycoon.
As for Balotelli, who has been calling and asking Raiola to help him with the transfer a few days ago, Fatty has long forgotten about it.
"Is it necessary to make it so formal?"
Seeing Alice kneeling in front of him to fix his hair, Su Bai couldn't bear to ask.
"Su, you are different now, you are super giant, you know? Super giant!"
"You and the star are not at the same level. As your most trustworthy agent, I want to ensure that every moment you appear in front of the media is perfect!"
"It's not just about your image!"
It took a full half an hour to clean up.
Su Bai has finished his hair and styled it!
Straight suit, white base shirt.
Long black hair draped behind his head, under his sword-shaped eyebrows, a pair of eyes sparkling with spiritual light.
Plus a perfect figure of 1.85 meters!
Just because of his looks, Su Bai is definitely no less than those top handsome guys in the entertainment industry.
"Tsk tsk!"
After looking around for several times, Raiola finally nodded in satisfaction!
"Half the style of my youth, but this is enough!"
"Haha, Mino, you are becoming more and more shameless now!"
"Okay, Sue, take your trophy!"
Say it!
Raiola carefully took out the golden Hercules Cup from the iron box and handed it to Su Bai.
On the tarmac of Kyoto International Airport!
The film crew of Zhuang Dianertai set up the camera long ago.
All the shots are aimed at the door of the plane.
Sports Channel This meeting will be broadcast live.
The fans who failed to make it to the scene had already crowded into the live broadcast room of the sports channel, waiting patiently for the moment when Su Bai got out of the cabin.
finally!
In the long-awaited!
The door of the plane opened.
The sun also seemed to miraculously pass through the clouds and gather the light beams at the hatch door.
Su Bai strolled out of the hatch holding the Hercules Cup in his hand!
Without any words or actions!
Just one appearance!
Su Bai completely detonated the scene!
"Su Bai!"
"Su Bai!"
"Su Bai!"
More than 500 fans who were qualified to enter the stadium began to shout Su Bai's name frantically.
Driven by them!
Soon those fanatical fans crowded in the airport hall and outside the airport also started their shouts!
It seems that the earth began to tremble.
Countless fans shouted Su Bai's name hysterically.
this moment!
Su Bai raised the Hercules Cup high.
The atmosphere at the scene reached its peak at this moment.
At the same time that Su Bai's trip to China had just started.
Long is in the building of the Kyoto headquarters of the mobile phone.
Li Wan's office was completely overcrowded.
Su Bai’s trip to China was confirmed a long time ago, so many manufacturers in China who wanted to use Su Bai to come to China and ask Su Bai to shoot an advertisement were very anxious.
They have a lot of money, but Su Bai's team doesn't pay attention to you.
Su Bai's commercials are not simply paid for.
They have the most professional team to investigate your product quality before considering cooperating with you.
So, many executives who had dealings with Li Wan on weekdays came to Li Wan's office in a hurry to ask for help.
"Mr. Li, please do me a favor. I have called their team more than a dozen times. From the initial refusal to now, I have stopped answering the calls!"
"President Li, don't listen to Lao Wang, you have to help me first!"
"Mr. Li, this time, I put all my old bones on you. I just ask you to introduce me to Su Bai, and I will talk about it myself!"
Li Wan is a little dizzy!
Since last night, she has been knocked out by these crazy company executives.
Not only this, but the most troublesome thing for her is that the commercial she is going to shoot has not even decided on a heroine.
Hairun Film and Television Company recommended their hottest actress of the year, Zhao Yingbao.
Indeed, in 2014, Zhao Yingbao was the hottest person in China.
At first, Li Wan also thought that Zhao Yingbao was quite suitable, but she hadn't agreed yet, and the Stylemgt company on the other side also approached her.
They recommended angelbaby, who is not inferior to Zhao Yingbao in popularity.
As a running man and a woman!
To be honest, the traffic is indeed enough.
Now, there are two candidates.
However, after this, many people asked for favors again.
Liu Feifei, who is known as the fairy sister, and Tang Yaner, the head of the Tangren Company.
These top-tier actresses who have been **** in the entertainment industry seem to have gone crazy in an advertisement.
From 0 pay for advertising to the final discount.
Li Wan was indeed frightened.
What is being broadcast live on the TV in the office is Su Bai's unbelievable popularity.
Sports Channel captured the entire vicinity of Kyoto Airport through aerial photography.
The wide eight lanes have long been filled with crowds of yellow jerseys.
Even if you can't see Su Bai.
Those fanatical fans were still shouting Su Bai's name.
This formation!
To be honest, Li Wan really didn't expect it.
"Mr. Li, I have to shoot commercials this afternoon, who are you hiring?"
After politely asking those crazy bosses out of the room, assistant Xiao Su asked in a low voice.
"how could I know?"
"That"
"Okay, I'm too lazy to care about it, let Su Bai choose, I will offend anyone if I choose!"
no way!
Li Wansi thought about it, and finally kicked the ball directly to Su Bai.
Anyway, they are here to catch Su Bai's enthusiasm.
I simply hand over the choice to Su Bai, and see who he chooses in the end!
Kyoto International Airport!
The crowd is still gathering.
Seeing that this continues, maybe something will happen.
Raiola and Longwei company and the person in charge of the sports channel directly canceled the fan meeting at the airport.
Because the road was completely blocked by crazy fans.
In the end, there was no other way. The Sports Channel directly sent a helicopter to take Su Bai and Raiola away from the airport.
That's it!
The fans at the airport are not planning to leave yet.
Helicopter!
Fatty was terrified when he saw the scene of the plane disembarking from the sea of people.
"Su, your popularity in China is too scary!"
Facing the headset, the fat man complained.
Su Bai shrugged, but didn't say anything.
To be honest, Su Bai didn't know that he would be so popular in China.
Originally, he was thinking whether he would be disgusted by the fans if he didn't participate in the national football team.
Unexpectedly, the fans didn't seem to care at all.
"Xiaobai, let's send you to the hotel first, where we will have a short interview! You have to go to Longwei's headquarters in the afternoon, and don't forget the world football live broadcast in the evening!"
Huang Jianxiang was sitting behind Su Bai. As an old acquaintance, Huang Jianxiang patted his shoulder to remind him.
"Understood, Brother Huang, no problem, I will be there on time!"
The hotel where Su Bai stayed is very close to the airport.
Soon, the helicopter stopped at the parking lot on the top floor of the hotel.
After getting off the plane.
Everyone hurried to the suite that had been arranged in the hotel and turned on the camera.
It's just that we haven't waited to start yet.
Raiola called a stop here.
Hooked his fingers at Su Bai.
Raiola called Su Bai to the corner.
"Su, Long Wei called over there. They don't know who to choose for the heroine of the advertisement. Mr. Li asked you to choose by yourself?"
Say it!
Raiola also took out his mobile phone with a wretched expression.
The phone contains the list and photos sent by Li Wan.
Hiss!
This is fucking!
Take a look at this operation.
Su Bai was also shocked in his heart.
Why is this so weird?
"Also, Su, these female stars are all paid for the filming. The most open is 10 million, and the least is 8 million. Mr. Li said that all the money belongs to you, and she only needs to shoot commercials!"
Groove!
Is there such an operation?
People spend money to let themselves choose?
What the **** is this game?
Su Bai looked at the first-line actresses who could only look at posters all his life, and didn't know how to choose for a while.
"Mino, this."
"Su, you can choose!"
"Elect? Why don't you ask Mr. Li if you can choose not to choose? Can you ask for everything?"
One word!
Raiola, who was choking, didn't react for a while.
After waiting for a while, Raiola let out a sigh of relief.
Then the corner of his mouth crooked, Raiola's signature wretched smile!
"Understood! I understand!"
After finishing speaking, Raiola took out his phone and secretly went to the corner to communicate with Li Wan.
Understand?
You old rascal, what do you know?
Is Lao Tzu that kind of person?
I am
Ok!
"Xiaobai, hurry up, the main station is urging, the live broadcast room is going to blow up!"
Huang Jianxiang has already set up the machine, and is waiting for Su Bai.
"knew!"
Hearing Huang Jianxiang's urging, Su Bai hurried back and sat in front of the camera!
The live director broadcasts a dozen OK gestures.
In the live broadcast room of the sports channel, Su Bai and Huang Jianxiang appeared in the camera!
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【Haha, it’s finally here. The Hercules Cup is on the corner of the table. Damn it, hurry up. Let’s talk about the itinerary. The airport is not blocked. I have to find a way to get blocked elsewhere! 】
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【That's right, I arrived last night, and Mao didn't see it in the end, so I hurriedly said, where to go next, I don't believe it, and I still won't see you! 】
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【It’s a bit of a big deal, after waiting for so long, I finally ran away in a helicopter! 】
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【Upstairs, are you out of your mind? You didn't see how many people there were at that meeting, if Su Bai really held a meeting, something would happen! 】
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【To be honest, I really didn't expect this popularity. This is much more spectacular than when Kobe came here! 】
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【Nonsense, Su Bai is definitely the top star in the world now, and he is also a football player. This scale is not an exaggeration at all! 】
"Hello, viewers and friends of the sports channel!"
"I am your old friend Huang Jianxiang."
"Due to some special reasons, we had to cancel the fan meeting that was originally scheduled to be held at the airport. Now, we have invited Su Bai in the live broadcast room."
"Come on, Su Bai, say hello to the Huaxia fans in the live broadcast room!"
Old Huang gave a look, and the camera on the scene turned to Su Bai at the same time.
"Hello, fans in China, I'm Su Bai! I'm very happy to be back in China!"
Lao Huang started some of the simplest interviews in front of the camera.
What did Su Bai feel after winning the championship? Some interesting stories about the Argentine team.
Although there is no nutritional problem.
However, the number of people online in the live broadcast room of the sports channel is skyrocketing crazily.
Less than half an hour!
The number of people online in the live broadcast room reached a terrifying 14 million!
this moment!
The whole of Huaxia finally knew Su Bai's suffocating appeal.
Just a simple interview can attract more than 10 million fans to the live broadcast room.
So what is the scale of the commercial value behind Su Bai?
So!
Those manufacturers who want to find Su Bai to endorse are crazy again.
Mino Raiola's phone rang again after he and Li Wan had just finalized everything.
Lao La looked at the strange numbers one by one, feeling happy and irritable.
Making money is very nice!
But this is really tiring.
PS: The domestic drama is too much. As for the variety show, what do you think is better, the domestic drama will be over soon, the new season and the new team, as well as various magical fetters and special effects, will gradually unfold.
Finally, begging for a monthly pass!
(end of this chapter)