A Top-Tier Life Begins with Sarcastic Phrases

"Five hundred thousand for the first phase!"

Gu Yun glanced at the salary and was somewhat surprised.

For a newcomer like him who has no previous works, 500,000 is a really high amount.

Since the salary cap was issued in 17, the industry has reached a consensus on celebrity pay.

Take variety shows for example,

Top-tier celebrities earn between 300 million and 600 million yuan for recording one episode of a show, just like Shen Teng and Bai Jingting, who are regular cast members in "Departure 2".

Second-tier or established actors can earn between 100 million and 300 million yuan per episode. Wang Anyu, who played Lao Wang in "Departure 2", is roughly in that price range.

For newcomers and non-traffic stars from third- or fourth-tier cities, the industry consensus is that their earnings are below 50.

Gu Yun knew a friend who participated in the same stand-up comedy competition as him. He went to record a variety show and was paid 200,000 yuan per episode.

In contrast, the production team of "Departure 2" gave Gu Yun the highest rating, which was really kind of them.

Five hundred thousand, the company takes 30%, then deducts taxes, so Gu Yun will end up with about 270,000 to 280,000.

This is enough for Gu Yun to move out of his old apartment in Yanjing and rent a slightly better place. He can also send some money to Chongqing and his wife.

By the way, let them know that their son is going to become a star!

"Brother Huang, I'll sign this contract."

Gu Yun stamped his electronic signature in the contract's signature section.

"【Departure 2】is very popular. Do your best when you get there and build up your audience base."

Huang Ming on the other end of the phone was also somewhat excited:

"Get your face on variety shows, then I'll find you a few good dramas. If they become hits, you'll definitely rise to stardom!"

Huang Ming has been with Orange Entertainment for five or six years. He's getting older, but his experience is still very limited, and he doesn't have a single artist under his management who is truly outstanding.

The company launched a star-making program, and the seven newly recruited internet celebrities were assigned to him as a form of assessment.

If it doesn't work out, then pack your bags and get out.

Huang Ming initially had no expectations and was already preparing to find another job.

After all, only one out of hundreds of internet celebrities can become Zhao Lusi, so transforming her image is not an easy task.

But Gu Yun gave him a huge surprise!

It's one thing for newcomers to have the opportunity to participate in a high-investment variety show like "Let's Go Traveling Together".

Now, on her very first day recording a variety show, she's already caught the eye of a big director and has been specially invited to record "Departure 2"!

That's one of the most popular variety shows right now.

With the support of two phenomenal variety shows, plus Gu Yun's exceptional sense of humor, even if his manager is a dog, he can still rise to stardom!

Huang Ming: Is this what it feels like to be carried to new heights?

"I understand, Brother Huang. Is there anything else?"

"No... wait, there is. Little Gu... Old Gu, take care of yourself, don't catch a cold."

Gu Yun: ?

How come he doesn't remember Huang Ming being this gentle before?

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Around 6 p.m., Gu Yun and Tian Xiwei, wearing sunglasses, lay side by side on the grass, enjoying the sun.

Not far away, He Ling was also lying on a chair, leisurely drinking tea and reading a book.

Huang Xiaochu, Jia Naliang, and others went to the hospital, and the program was suspended. Gu Yun and the other two got a half-day off for free.

"Ah, this feels so good~"

"There are no mosquitoes, it's not hot, and the breeze is gentle."

While pouting and taking beautiful photos, Tian Xiwei exclaimed with delight, "This really feels like a trip!"

Gu Yun, standing nearby, remarked quietly, "So you also find Teacher Huang and Yang Zi annoying, right?"

[Sharp Tongue +1]

Tian Xiwei immediately covered her pink lips, her big eyes visibly panicked. She seemed to have said something wrong! What should she do?

Seeing her adorable expression, Gu Yun couldn't help but tease her further: "Xiao Tian, ​​you're in trouble! What if Teacher Huang secretly poisons your dinner?"

Tian Xi bit her lower lip, looking at Gu Yun with pitiful eyes: "∑(〟OОO) Really...really?"

"Xiao Gu, stop teasing Xiao Tian, ​​she's about to cry."

Teacher He, who was in the distance, laughed and said, "Xiao Tian, ​​Xiao Gu was just teasing you. Teacher Huang went to the hospital at noon, so she definitely won't be cooking dinner tonight."

Xiao Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief, a row of clear teeth marks appearing on her pink lower lip. She turned around and glared fiercely at Gu Yun, looking like an angry puppy in a meme.

"Gu Yun! You've scared me again! You know you can scare someone to death!"

Just as Gu Yun was about to speak, Huang Xiaochu, Jia Naliang, and Yang Zi walked in from the manor entrance, but Zhang Xiaoxiao and Ding Zhen were missing.

The people looked a little pale, but they didn't seem to be seriously injured.

The production team gestured to Gu Yun and his team, indicating that filming would continue and the live broadcast had started.

"You're back! Are you alright?"

He Ling put down her book and immediately stood up to greet him. Gu Yun pulled Tian Xiwei up from the ground and followed behind He Ling.

"I'm still feeling a bit unwell, and my stomach isn't feeling well either."

Among the group, Chef Huang was the most senior and walked at the front: "But when I thought about how you guys hadn't even had dinner yet, I told the production team to come back first."

Gu Yun: "Then I really... thank you!"

Chef Huang looked at Gu Yun and revealed a wicked smile, just like the one on the cover of a gardenia: "Gu Yun has improved. You know how to say thank you now. Eat more for dinner."

Gu Yun: "Oh dear, I guess I'll just go hungry then. I'm on a diet right now."

What's wrong? You're not happy with just a few of you going to the hospital? You insist on sending us in too, just to boost your sales figures?

Tian Xi could clearly sense that Teacher He and Gu Yun beside her had changed their emotions after Huang Xiaochu said those words.

Gu Yun turned to the production team and said, "Production team, Teacher Huang just came out of the hospital and isn't feeling well, so let's not overwork him."

He Ling immediately chimed in, "That's right, Teacher Huang, take a break. What if you hurt yourself like this? Wouldn't that be a loss?"

"Hey, it's okay, it's okay."

Chef Huang coughed a few times, pretending to be very weak: "I definitely have to do it! It's only meaningful if we cook this welcome feast ourselves."

He Ling was about to say something when Huang Xiaochu interrupted her:

"Teacher He, there's no need to say anything more."

"I've already told the production team that I'll cook dinner."

Having finally gotten a chance to shine, how could Chef Huang let it go?

As a veteran actor, Huang Xiaochu's culinary skills are inversely proportional to his acting skills. He is the best at portraying a chef and a kind-hearted person!

Seeing that no one responded, Chef Huang immediately coughed a few times: There should be applause here!

Yangzi was the first to realize what was happening, wiping away non-existent tears:

"Really, Teacher Huang, I'm so touched! I never imagined that you, in your health condition, would still be thinking of cooking for us."

Kanara is so clever; he immediately chimed in:

"Teacher Huang, I've been thinking about this since I was in the hospital. I swear, Teacher Huang, we'll eat every last bit of the crab-like dish you made today!"

Gu Yun rolled his eyes: "Who asked you? Liang-ge, if you want to support Teacher Huang, then support him. Don't drag us into being victims. I'm a kind-hearted person and I don't like it."

[Critical Hit! Sharp Tongue +2]

Tian Xi's eyes crinkled into a smile as she tried hard not to laugh out loud; he was really funny.

Chef Huang was also very happy, his mouth was practically crooked from smiling.

Yes, that's it. Keep praising me, I'm going to use this to completely clear my name!