Chapter 97: The First Endorsement
Original novel fans already held a soft spot for Qing Sha, but the TV adaptation’s emotional portrayal surpassed even the written words, gradually turning book fans into members of the Guardian Army. On forum front pages, posts about An Wen grew more frequent.
[Rational discussion: Has An Wen exploded in popularity now?]
[All the guys around me are obsessed with An Wen lately—the new otaku goddess.]
[Is An Wen’s acting really as good as they say?]
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That day, Lan Ting’s official Weibo account suddenly posted an announcement. This was An Wen’s first endorsement, and with Lan Ting being the top domestic beauty brand, it was a significant achievement. Previous endorsers had all been A-list celebrities, as Lan Ting aimed to expand internationally and thus chose artists with global influence.
The announcement of An Wen as the new face still stunned many.
The Guardian Army was thrilled—this was An Wen’s first endorsement. After excitedly liking, commenting, and reposting, they clicked the link to find it was a bare-faced skincare set.
Buy, buy, buy!
Jiang Yiwen posted on Weibo rallying support: [#AnWen #AnWenEndorsesLanTing This is our girl’s first endorsement, and with the top domestic brand no less—it’s crucial the sales look impressive. Those with financial means can buy more—gift them to girlfriends or moms. Students with tighter budgets can wait for giveaways from other Guardian Army members. Remember, spend within your means!
Our girl’s first endorsement is this big, and as an official fan, I’m overjoyed. Already ordered 1,000 sets—tomorrow’s repost giveaway is open to anyone who hasn’t criticized her.]
The comments exploded.
[Big Bro is truly loaded—1,000 sets in one go!]
[Wow, Big Bro is legendary.]
[What about gifting girlfriends or moms? Do female fans not count?]
[After stanning her, even a rough guy like me is turning refined. Mom won’t worry about me finding a girlfriend anymore.]
[The Guardian Army is too rich!]
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Grandfather Chu also happily purchased 1,000 sets, stacking them at home like a wholesale haul. Xu Tezhu nearly lost his mind counting them.
Grandfather Chu then hosted a Weibo giveaway for the skincare products—998 sets up for grabs—while keeping one set for himself and gifting another to Xu Tezhu.
"Taking care of your skin makes finding a girlfriend easier," Grandfather Chu remarked.
The skincare set wasn’t cheap, but Lan Ting’s reputation and product quality drew many casual netizens to repost. Grandfather Chu’s follower count surged once again.
Thanks to the power of money, Grandfather Chu’s followers had already surpassed 80,000, making him a prominent Big Fan of the Guardian Army with immense influence.
Beyond fans, many casual buyers also clicked to purchase. The not-so-cheap bare-faced skincare set sold 80,000 units on its first day, becoming an instant hit.
On forums, An Wen dominated discussions once more. The official Weibo post hit 150,000 likes, 60,000 comments, and over 500,000 reposts—coupled with the sales figures.
An Wen had undeniably solidified her status as a popular young actress, leaving no room for doubt.
After the announcement, An Wen began filming Lan Ting’s commercial, which would have both Chinese and English subtitles. Lan Ting chose An Wen not just for her sales appeal but also her international influence—their ambitions were vast.
Overseas, An Wen was hailed as a "top natural beauty," a "rare beauty of the world," and "God’s favored daughter." Her previous livestream had trended in multiple countries, her fame spreading across borders through sheer beauty.
Lan Ting intended to ride An Wen’s rising momentum to break into foreign markets.
The theme this time is called "Spring Blossoms, Season of Love."
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