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Chapter 191: Different Ways of Life
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Qin Guan finished all his scenes for the show. When he went out of the dressing room, several crew members silently put snacks in his hand.
What a considerate crew! Qin Guan said goodbye to Xu Zheng, Zhang Ting and the other actors on the set and left officially.
Exhuasted, he returned to his dormitory. Only when he lay down on his bed did he realize that the semester was coming to an end and exam season was approaching. Tomorrow he would be taking his first exam!
He jumped out of bed and took out a dust-covered flashlight from a tool box under his bed. I'm a rich man now, but I still need that scholarship to show my academic achievements.
Besides, he also had to keep Bu and Wang's books. He really had to work hard.
What was happening? Why were his roommates getting up one by one?
"You dressed up like a miner and tied a flashlight to your head! We are not deaf! We heard you ask Wang Lei about what the tutor said about the exam!
They couldn't sleep thanks to Qin Guan's activities, so they decided to study all night long.
They lit up candles, which made the whole room look like a mourning hall. It was not a good idea to study under the light of the lamps in the corridor. There were too many mosquitoes outside!
Not long after, they began to chat. The topic was switched naturally to their plans for the future.
"What are your plans after graduation? Everyone knows Qin Guan will go to the US. He won't be competing for a postgraduate recommendation with us, or hunting for a job at the talent fair."
Liu Xiaoyang scratched his head as he replied, "My credits are enough for four years. Our tutor informed me that he will be my personal tutor next year, so I'll get my postgraduate degree at our college."
"What?" Li Jie was stunned by the news. I had originally planned on studying hard during my senior year to get a postgraduate degree, but Liu will already be a postgraduate student next year! He skipped a grade again!
His roommates were amused by his thunderstruck expression as another dagger was stabbed in his heart. "It seems that two guys from our dormitory will be postgraduate students in the future. One has already succeeded."
Li Jie felt like crying, but he could not produce any tears.
Wang Lei said leisurely, "I'll get my diploma next year and choose a suitable job at the recruiting fair. After two years, I'll try to take the exam and become a Certified Public Accountant. Then a promotion and a salary increase will follow."
It was a solid career plan from a sensible guy.
Qin Guan hugged Wang and tried to tempt him, "In two years, when you get your CPA certificate, I'll be returning to China. We could set up a business together then!"
Wang Lei narrowed his eyes and stared at Qin Guan intensely. "In the US, accountants, actuaries and auditors are completely different from their peers in China. You can't bring back what you'll learn there, and you won't be able to get a part-time job as an accountant in the US, as your Chinese diploma will mean nothing there. Besides, your postgraduate schedule will be too tight for you to get a job at a large company."
"Judging by your pride, you won't ask financial support from your family. Your girlfriend will go to either MIT, Harvard, or Columbia. I think you will choose a university in New York, as there's a top fashion industry there."
"After you graduate, you will return to China to look after your parents. Then you can have a talk with me. I'll already be an elite CFO at a national enterprise or a state-run bank."
"That's my guess. You go now!"
Everyone was speechless. What the f*ck shall I say now?
Thoroughly rejected, Qin Guan lay down on the desk next to Li Jie.
Mu Lejiang massaged his nose shyly. "I'm planning on marrying my girlfriend as soon as I graduate. Then we'll return to my hometown, and I'll find a job in the provincial capital, which is thirsty for talented young men like me. I'll get promoted soon. My girlfriend is a dancer, so she can be a teacher or open her own studio. I'll support her."
The serious academic plan was suddenly replaced by a warm family future. Everyone admired the couple's future happiness and wished them their best.
"Send us an invitation to your wedding!"
"Of course! You will be my groomsmen!"
"Yeah!"
They all rushed up to him happily and embraced him.
Then they returned to their seats and picked up their books again.
Suddenly, Ye Dong seemed to recall something. He turned to Mu and said, "You two are the perfect couple. You care about each other and make compromises. Yang Jing and I are exhausted though. Our future looks dim."
Silence prevailed as Ye Dong talked about his problems, "My father and I have decided that I'll stay in the capital after graduation. I'll go fetch my parents as soon as I have some financial security in the city. Maybe I'll take the exam and become a civil servant. Our tutor asked me to stay and work here at college, but I refused. It's a good chance, but it's not enough for me. I'll probably get a recommendation and work for the Ministry of Finance and Economics. I'll work hard and climb up the hierarchy if I get hired. Gold always shines in the end."
Before Liu Xiaoyang could say anything, Ye Dong stopped him with a gesture. "I know what you want to say. I'm not a native, but except for the staff at the bottom of the hierarchy, there are few natives at the top. I'm patient. They say the salary at the Ministry is not bad anyway, so I won't starve to death."
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Chapter 192: A Group Visit to the Studio
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Qin Guan smiled to himself. Ye Dong, you are a wise man. You will only take an exam for the capital registered permanent residence!
Ye Dong paused there. "Yang Jing would rather return home. After four years, she still doesn't feel like she belongs here. She loves her small hometown."
They all got silent, the atmosphere suddenly becoming heavy. Mu Lejiang and Qin Guan felt lucky about their girlfriends compared to Ye Dong.
Qin Guan's girlfriend would go anywhere with him, and Mu Lejiang's was his childhood sweetheart. They wouldn't suffer the pain of parting or the melancholy of forgetting each other in the desolated world.
Liu Xiaoyang sniffled. It was too sad. He and Li Jie were close to tears whenever they thought about parting in one year.
Qin Guan was more sensitive towards other people's emotions after working in film-making. He changed the topic as soon as possible.
"Hey, guys. The preliminary matches for the World Cup will begin soon, right? Japan and South Korea are the hosts. We'll get a ticket without a doubt!"
Their attention was diverted from their sorrow. "Yes, you're right. The World Cup taking place in Asian countries is the best solution for our team."
"That's true. We won't have to compete against Japan and South Korea this time, but Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Thailand might be a threat!"
Seriously? Is it right to sneer at one's own team?
The next morning, the boys entered the examination room with big yawns and black circles under their eyes. They were still thinking about the soccer match.
They wouldn't return home for the summer holidays. What was the most important thing during the last summer holidays? Being with one's brothers, of course! Okay, actually, soccer matches, beer and freedom were also important.
They gathered after the exams and looked at each other knowingly. They knew that most crazy holidays were coming!
Liu Xiaoyang returned home to check in with his parents. The others picked up their luggage and started for Qin Guan's home.
Cong Nianwei was the last one to hear the news. When she did, she sneered and hung up the phone.
Blinded by his excitement, Qin Guan ignored her sneering. He was anxiously waiting for the carnival.
Before that though, he would have to finish filming his last scenes. His roommates, who wanted to stir up trouble, said that they would be his temporary assistants.
"It's our first time on set ever! Aren't you a loyal friend?"
"We can be your assistants or fans! They say fans can visit their idols on set."
Qin Guan was hesitant. "It's not my fault. The first two shows would have been better for you. This one is a little strange though. It's a show for ladies. There are tens of actresses around. If you add the female extras, there must be about 100 girls working on set. The show itself is inexplicable. They overturn props and pay no attention to audience ratings. I think some fat cat is just spending money on promoting his girlfriend!"
His roommates looked even happier. "We're even more interested now! Maybe some girl will fall in love with us. We are handsome ourselves after all."
Wang Lei looked at Li Jie with a disdainful expression. He pointed at Qin Guan's face and said, "Stop dreaming! Try again when you are older."
Qin Guan was annoyed, but he called Sister Xue and got her approval. Then they started for the studio together.
The girls were shocked when they saw the young men getting out of Qin Guan's car.
The boys began talking heatedly as soon as they saw the actresses.
"Who is the heroine? Are all of them heroines? They're really ugly!"
"Right! My Ayimina is better than them. I was an idiot to squeeze into that crowded car and drive all this way!"
Actually, the young men had very good taste. As prospective social elites, business moguls and government leaders, they preferred Qin Guan's face to those girls'.
The actresses misunderstood the looks they were giving Qin Guan.
"Wow! They are really Qin Guan's fans. Look at their expressions!"
"Alas! We have to compete with both female and male fans!"
Sister Xue hid herself silently.
By that time, Huang Bo had come out of the dressing room and spotted Qin Guan.
They greeted each other, and Qin Guan secretly introduced his roommates to him, which only fueled the actresses' discussion.
"Hang is so intimate with Qin Guan. He even greeted his fans. Do you think..."
"Impossible! Huang has a girlfriend."
"That wouldn't influence his love for another man..."
"Impossible! Qin Guan is so charming..."
"You didn't have a scene him! Right, Wang Xifeng and Pingr? Don't forget the producer of the show. If his girlfriend fell in love with Qin Guan..."
The girls kept chattering. Sister Xue brought several stools for them.
When Second Master Lian came out of the dressing room, the guys made sounds of admiration. He was the only good-looking character in the show.
When the setting was finished, Qin Guan's temporary partner, Xiao Hong, arrived.
"It's you!" they said at the same time.
It was an acquaintance. Xiao Hong used to play Zhang Chuchu's servant in "Romance Across Time and Space".
The girl was quite interesting.
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Chapter 193: Luring Glances
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The girl had been scuttling between filming studios throughout the year. Because of the limitation of her looks, she played different servant girls in different plays.
Before Qin Guan's rebirth, she had been in that situation for more than ten years, failing to get any good roles in a show.
She had appeared in about 100 plays, and the audience had recognized her, but never remembered her name. Was her name too simple? Or was the black spot on her lips too ugly?
Both of them were hard-working, but Qin Guan was much luckier than her. One advertisement of his equalled ten of her shows.
They had acted together before, so the scene went a lot smoother.
Feeling drunk, Jia Lian walked into Xiao Hong's room and attempted to molest her. When Jia Yun entered Xiao Hong's room, he immediately hid under the bed.
This was the first time Qin Guan's roommates saw him act like that. He was evil and concupiscent. Qin Guan hugged Xiao Hong, and Liu Xiaoyang took out his cell phone and snapped photos like crazy. He would use those photos in the future.
Jia Lian wanted to do something, but Pingr ran into the room to stop him.
Jumping to a conclusion, the boys said, "F*ck! Is she the producer's girlfriend? Why is she in every scene?"
"Impossible! If that's the producer's taste... Okay, forget it. Just watch Qin Guan. Leave the gossip for later."
The director was satisfied with their performance. "Prepare for the next scene!" he shouted at the prop master. "Lian and Xiao Hong will talk secretly about their wedding!"
"What the hell?" Mu Lejiang was nearly scared to death by his words. Xiao Hong and Jia Lian were having an affair? I'll kill the scriptwriter! I can't bear it! That's evil!
Jia Lian was a pig in the original work. It was common for him to molest servant girls, but make love with Xiao Hong?
That f*cking show was known for its creative script. It was supposed to be about servant girls who rebelled against feudalistic oppression.
The others stopped him. They didn't want to lose the chance to watch such a funny show. Liu Xiaoyang hid among the crew members to get a good angle to take photos.
Sister Xue was teaching Huang a lesson. "Don't learn from Qin Guan. He's a money-grabber. I'll check for offers for you in the future."
Huang was a good boy. "No problem! I'll take any show if it pays well."
Sister Xue was worried about him. One money-grubber went away, and another one came. Huang's only advantage was his free nature. Qin Guan put too many restrictions on himself. Judging by Huang's behavior, she thought she would get more profit out of him.
The scene changed. Qin Guan and Xiao Hong were talking under the candlelight. "Sure, I'll marry you. But I'm too busy these days. Besides, I don't have any money."
Xiao Hong was wearing white pajamas and smoothing her long hair with her fingers. "I know Wang Xifeng has a new idea to make money. I'll tell you if you marry me."
"Really? Tomorrow I'll report to the Madam. If we succeed, I'll marry you."
Mu Lejiang was pulled away from the site by his friends, tears covering his face.
You should get a concubine, not get married!
Nobody understood his sorrow. Qin Guan hugged Xiao Hong, who was not wearing much. Liu Xiaoyang's breathing quickened, but he didn't stop snapping pictures.
Li Qian was lost in Qin Guan's charming smile. Following her heart, she fell on the bed in Qin Guan's arms.
All the actresses around were shouting in their minds, "Let Qin Guan go! Let me try instead!"
The scene ended with a shot of a red candle.
"Cut!" Qin Guan immediately tried to get up from the bed, but Li Qian was pulling on his clothes.
She winked at him and asked in a low voice, "Do you want a girlfriend in the entertainment circle?"
Qin Guan was shocked. He had kept his distance from everyone in the crew for a long time. What was happening now?
It was very simple. Partners in former TV shows were considered VIPs. Besides, those were older women.
On the set of "Grace Princess", Fang Pingping had protected him like a tigress. Nobody had dared approach him.
On the set of "Romance Across Space and Time", Qin Guan had had to shuttle between three studios, so he'd had no time to chat with other people. Li Qian had noticed him during that show, but had failed to approach him because of his busy schedule.
Now they were partners though! His handsome face lingered in her mind.
I could show off with such a handsome boyfriend.
Qin Guan had no idea about her thoughts. He jumped out of bed, as if being stung by a scorpion. Keeping a distance of three metres from her and trying to look calm, he said, "I already have a girlfriend."
Li Qian smiled and leaned against the bedside table. "There's nothing to be nervous about. You can just select the best one." She raised her beautiful eyes up to him.
Qin Guan took several steps back and answered her seriously, "I'm planning on proposing to my girlfriend. This is only about work, not romance."
Li Qian doubted he was a virgin. Her interest was aroused even more.
She used her acting skills on Qin Guan. With a luring, soft glance, she said, "Would you like a trial before the wedding ceremony? I'm volunteering."
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Chapter 194: Drinking the Strongest Liquor and Marrying the Most Beautiful Woman
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Stunned, Qin Guan walked towards the door. He nearly stumbled on the threshold. Quivering, he replied, "No, thank you."
Then he disappeared like the wind.
Li Qian was amused by his escape. Such a pure guy is rare in the entertainment circle. I should protect him from the hungry wolves.
During their last scene, Li Qian was completely calm. She even cast a reassuring glance at Qin Guan.
Qin Guan secretly wiped cold sweat from his forehead. What the hell is this? There are thistles and thorns everywhere in the circle. Fortunately, I'm strong enough to protect myself. Others might have lost control and been seduced by her.
His roommates lost their interest in the next scene. Qin Guan was having a secret affair with another actress. It's so boring! Men, women, romance, adultery... It's nothing new. Is there anything even remotely original? Definitely! Surprising plot twists were everywhere. Pingr found her son, who had been lost for a long time, and escaped with a fortune before Jia Lian could find out.
Qin Guan was desperate when he heard the news. He looked up at the sky and laughed. "Wang Xifeng, why am I doomed? Why did the gods destroy my family?"
As a fan of the original work, Mu remained silent. He was wearing earplugs and covering his eyes so he wouldn't do anything reckless.
After several scenes, the boys lost all interest in the shooting. It was getting hotter and hotter in the room, and they felt hungry and bored.
When the director announced the end of the shooting for that day, they turned their heads towards Qin Guan.
Qin Guan paid no attention to them. Instead, he said farewell to the director. All his scenes had been finished. Fortunately, his character didn't die in the play, which was definitely an advantage.
The group of actresses gathered around him.
"Are you leaving, Qin Guan? Why didn't you say goodbye to us?"
"I'll miss you, Brother Qin. Will you have a cup of tea with me sometime?"
"Hey! You are old enough to be his mother! How dare you call him brother?"
"What are you saying? I'm only 18! You're just jealous of me, bitch!"
"That's ridiculous! You look like 50!"
"What are you saying, bitch?"
"I'll kill you!"
They began to fight. The director looked around and made sure the set and props would be safe. Then he went to drink his tea, pretending to see nothing.
The prop crew was the most anxious. Several strong men separated the women. Taking advantage of the chaos, Qin Guan sneaked away with his roommates.
Sister Xue felt ashamed on his behalf, but she had to stay with Huang Bo till the afternoon.
Qin Guan and his roommates escaped from the film studio. As soon as they squeezed into the car, they burst into wild laughter.
Liu Xiaoyang showed his photos to everyone proudly. Qin Guan was being pulled and pushed by girls in the pictures. After several failed attempts, he had to sign an agreement. He would cook for his roommates during the entire summer and treat the six hungry wolves on the way back.
What was the best food for a hot summer day? A foodie would go for vegetarian food.
Naturally, they thought of Zhenglongzhai, a cake shop with an 100-year history. There was a restaurant not far from Guangji Temple, for the convenience of monks and believers.
It was a small restaurant crowded by pilgrims.
It also had a small window for take-away. Products such as baked wheaten cakes, sweet fritters, walnut cakes and polished glutinous rice had a special Beijing flavor.
After a feast without meat and oil, they left in satisfaction. They had also bought some take-away cakes. It seemed that they would order dessert from that place for the whole holidays.
They returned to Qin Guan's house and drank beer while sitting on the couch. Soon, they started making plans for the summer.
Ye Dong and Mu Lejiang would do some volunteering work organized by the municipal government. They would work under the sun for eight to ten hours a day, helping tourists in the busiest sightseeing areas.
Qin Guan expressed his sincere admiration of them and their pursuit of power. Li Jie would follow Li Xiaoyang and attend his potential tutor's lessons. To be frank, he would use all available resources to carve a path for passing the exams for postgraduate admission.
Wang Lei had a clear aim. The company he had been working for for three years had become a comprehensive company engaging in public relations and consulting. At the beginning, he had just been a claims man. Gradually though, he had been promoted to director and become in charge of all affairs related to part-time jobs, including recruitment, arrangement, cooperation and negotiation with affiliated companies.
Qin Guan was wondering if a gifted student from the Accounting Department could maintain his original goals after graduation. Wang Lei had succeeded in some aspects though.
Of course, Qin Guan considered himself the most successful and happy guy among them. As the saying went, a man had to drink the strongest liquor and marry the most beautiful woman.
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Chapter 195: You Are Jealous of Me
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Qin Guan had drunk the strongest liquor, and the most beautiful woman was Cong Nianwei!
The next day, he got up, only to realize that all his friends had gone out to work and left him alone. That was not the worst thing that could happen. The worst thing was going to your first ever audition for a magazine, a magazine that was way too popular for you to say no, and meeting your arch enemy on the site.
Qin Guan and Shao Xiaobing met at ELLE's studio. If it wasn't for that meeting, Qin Guan would never have heard any news about that hypocrite again.
Qin Guan's status in the circle had been gradually upgraded though, so he would inevitably meet Shao at a fashion show at some point.
Ever since Shao's conspiracy had been discovered by New Silk Road, Qin Guan didn't think he would influence his life anymore.
Without jobs from the company, brand businessmen would contact him directly. Besides, Sister Xue was good at public relations.
The countless trouble Shao caused him was like an annoying fly though.
Generally speaking, their status in the modelling circle was equal. Shao had been struggling in the field since he was 14 years old though, so he had more contacts than Qin Guan. He could cause him lots of trouble if he wanted.
It was unpleasant to have such a narrow-minded rival. Shao used to call all the models he knew to isolate him, or delay his measurements. Sometimes, he even collided with Qin Guan secretly before a show. Qin Guan was a tough man, so could bear all those tricks. The only thing he couldn't bear was Shao's slander.
Qin Guan had no wild ambitions, but he still had some ideals.
He could sell Spring Festival scrolls in the chilly winter and kebabs in the hot summer. He could also sell women's swimsuits.
He had given up his carefree college life for his modelling career while he was still in the prime time of his youth. He had been trained by the best domestic tutors, and tolerated their rebuke and punishments.
He had learned about dancing, traditional Chinese formalities, classical Western formalities, musical instruments, calligraphy, chess, even martial arts. He had worked with different groups, such as printed media, advertising companies, and film and TV productions.
He had practiced a basic gesture repeatedly in an empty room in the deep night. He had read lines again and again in his bed to learn from other actors.
Although he had been gifted with an extraordinary memory, he knew what the real meaning of his rebirth was and had worked hard to learn.
By then, everyone was saying what a lucky boy he was. No one paid attention to his secret endeavours.
During the audition, Qin Guan finally exploded.
He had a casual chat with Shao, but he couldn't stand the guy's malevolence anymore.
They would settle this once and for all in the empty waiting room.
Shao was sitting on the couch with his eyes closed. He kept sneering at Qin Guan, until Qin Guan pulled him up by his collar and pushed him against the wall.
It was the first time they were looking at each other from such a close distance.
After a slight confusion, Shao came back to his senses.
"What are you doing? You want to beat me? I've ashamed you into anger, huh?"
Qin Guan looked at him with the most sincere expression, delivering every single word clearly, "I don't know the reason behind your conspiracy, but I know I'm not the troublemaker here. I just wanted to tell you that you have wronged me!"
Shao stared at Qin Guan's eyes. He noticed that the young man had a pair of transparent, clean eyes with dark, mysterious pupils that hypnotized anyone who looked at them.
Shao Xiaobing realized the truth he had been ignoring. Qin Guan couldn't be suppressed by a single person or a company.
His looks were the reason for his success, and Shao was clear on the fact that, as long as Qin Guan existed, he would never reach the top.
He smiled bitterly at the thought.
"Is there anything wrong with my disapproval? I just don't like your extraordinary looks and nonchalant attitude."
Envy flashed across Shao's eyes. "There are so many models striving for years to participate in a show, and you turn down shows because the date doesn't suit you. There are so many models who want a place in the circle and a formal contract, so many models fighting to make ends meet… Some models can't even pay their rent!"
"Some lucky guys earn 5,000 to 8,000 yuan a month, while others earn that much in a year. What do you want to say to them? Why is this so unfair? You and your perfect looks! We have to kneel down to worship you! We can't blame god because he didn't give us better looks!"
Shao was getting more and more agitated as he spoke.
Qin Guan smiled gently. "You are jealous of me!"
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Chapter 196: Tangled
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"Nonsense! Jealous of you? Jealous of what? Your arrogance or your unreliable attitude towards life?"
Qin Guan loosened his collar, smiling like an evil spirit. "Everything. My unparalleled face, my attractive body..."
Shao was speechless. Why the hell am I even fighting with such a guy? He felt a deep sense of helplessness.
Smiling proudly, Qin Guan sat back down on the couch. "Actually, I'm a lucky guy. God gifted me with a perfect appearance, a smart brain and lots of luck. I also have a wonderful girlfriend..."
Shao rubbed his forehead. If Qin Guan kept showing off, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't beat him to the ground, although Qin Guan was much stronger than him.
"But..." Qin Guan suddenly changed his attitude. With the most serious expression, he turned around and faced his arch enemy.
"Ever since I was born, I have been struggling to live my life right. I do everything cautiously and conscientiously, no matter how important it is. I never skip a class; I treat all my friends honestly; I try my best to love my family and my girlfriend..."
"Why would you think that I'd treat my part-time job irresponsibly? You are a famous model yourself. Do you believe sponsors and designers would praise me only for my perfect face and figure? You're really naive!"
"You think a director would tolerate my terrible acting for my good looks? Oh, I forgot. You've never acted. You can't understand the difficulties of being a supporting actor."
Shao looked amused. "Are you saying that I've treated you unjustly? If my memory serves, a photographer asked several background models to stand in the cold sea in winter to hold you on their shoulders so your unparalleled face would not freeze and influence the final outcome."
"If my memory serves, a director asked some staff standing around you to block the wind so the man-made wind would blow your hair back. I don't want to waste my breath on you…"
Shao wanted to stop the conversation there. His envy would only be exposed if he went on. He wanted to take some fresh air outside. He hated the righteous man sitting right across from him.
Qin Guan had gotten some useful information from Shao. He grabbed Shao's shoulder to stop him. "You realize you are jealous of my looks, not my attitude. Don't pretend to be so indifferent. I even felt a little guilty just now."
Shao was ashamed into anger. He turned his head around and stared at Qin Guan coldly. "I don't want to talk to you. Let me go!"
Qin Guan grinned. "Apologize to me!"
"Go to hell!"
"You dare hit me?"
"F*ck! You're pulling my hair! Go away!"
They started fighting with each other, turning over the couch and the tea table. They fell down on the floor and began rolling around, their long legs getting tangled up.
They struggled to suppress each other in that limited space. Finally, the assistant outside heard the noise and pushed in, finding the exciting scene.
The two handsome guys were hugging each other with pink cheeks. Thin sweat covered their foreheads, and their slender legs were tangled together.
Qin Guan was laying on Shao's body. They had squeezed themselves in the small space between the couch and the wall. They were both looking at the assistant in surprise.
The young assistant understood. He gave them an apologetic smile and nodded. "Sorry, just go on. I just wanted to inform you that the interview is about to begin. I can wait another 20 minutes for you though."
"No need, we'll come at once!"
"Wait, we're ready!"
They spoke at the same time. Exchanging a glance with each other, they turned their heads in different directions.
The assistant was clear on the situation. They're shy. It's all my fault.
He looked at them kindly. Qin Guan and Shao Xiaobing managed to get out from under the couch. Shao fixed his hair in the mirror and realized a piece was missing. Meanwhile, Qin Guan massaged his jaw. Is there a scratch?
Putting on their most polite expression, they followed the assistant to the interviewing hall.
The interview was for a feature of domestic models telling stories about rising models.
For the readers of ELLE, it was a big deal. Besides, this was Qin Guan's first formal interview with ELLE.
He wanted that issue to sell like crazy.
With a calm expression, Shao watched Qin Guan interview before him. It was another indirect indication that he was behind Qin Guan in the modelling circle.
The journalist working for ELLE turned on her recorder and began the interview.
Question 1: Had you thought of engaging in this profession before? Or some other profession related to beauty?
Qin Guan: Never. I'm a student at the Accounting Department of my university. My major is the most boring one there is. It is my aim now though. For me, the fashion industry is like Alice's Wonderland. It is unbelievably beautiful!
Shao's expression eased up a bit.
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Chapter 197: Arousing Enthusiasm
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Question 2: How did your modelling career begin? Can you tell us about your experience?
Qin Guan: I like making money the best. I learned about this profession by accident while I was doing a part-time job.
Shao nearly burst into laughter. His agent sent him to give an interview without advance preparation? That's really brave of her!
If Sister Xue had been there, she would have been mortified. She thought Qin Guan, who had been working really hard recently, would be more reliable than he used to be. She had been too busy helping Huang Bo to come.
Qin Guan explained to the surprised journalist, "After I started though, I discovered the hardships of the job. I'm lucky that I don't need to accumulate experience through far-fetched jobs. I met with talent scouts right from the beginning, and they made a plan for me and helped me get where I am today. I have worked at car exhibitions and fashion shows. I have done advertisements for both printed media and TV. After one year, I have earned a lot of experience."
...…
There were routine questions, which Qin Guan answered sincerely. Shao now had a better understanding of Qin Guan than before. It seemed that Qin Guan was not a man who depended solely on his face.
After each routine question, the journalist would ask an interesting question to attract the readers' attention.
Question 10: You have a larger career than most traditional domestic models. You have worked in TV shows, advertisements and fashion shows. Many people think that you just rely on your youth. What are your expectations and wishes for your future development? Will you focus on modelling, or try something else?
I'm not an idiot. I won't tell the truth. If I reveal that I'm going to the US in one year, it may influence the ratings of the TV shows!
Qin Guan decided to muddle along with a vague answer.
"My friends always complain about how fast time passes. One year ago, I was only a green hand in the circle. With a lot of effort, I have managed to turn into a bird ready to fly in the sky. Although I am still far from becoming a swan, nobody grows up without getting older. That's how you get life experiences."
"Of course, fans don't need to worry about the influence of time. In 10 years, I'll be a handsome celebrity. In 20 years, I'll be a successful man. In 30 years, I'll be an old man with a lingering charm. No matter my age, I'll always be relying on my heart. That doesn't change with the passing of time."
The journalist was amused. They all laughed together.
Qin Guan thought this was the perfect chance to put a captivating end to his interview. With a serious, sincere expression, he said, "Before every job, I like to know the story behind the beautiful costumes, the script, or the creative advertisement."
You mean you like to know the profit you'll be making.
"Every job has been like a trip for me. Every time I feel a flash of inspiration, I'll continue my fashion journey."
Translation: Part-time jobs are everywhere, both domestically and internationally.
"Some roads are much longer than you think. Not only in the entertainment circle, but in other industries of the world as well. Travellers without patience and courage will never see their end. Half of this life is reality, and the other half is a dream. I know there will be a lot of pressure ahead, but no matter if I succeed or fail, the experience is always going to be unique. I'll cherish every chance I get."
Qin Guan applied his acting skills to the interview. He looked up to prevent tears from falling from his eyes.
Shao Xiaobing coughed pointedly. Could he be a sincere boy in nature?
Qin Guan closed his eyes and opened them again. The tears had disappeared, but his face was shining. If Sister Xue had been there, she would have known that the bastard was about to play his best card.
"I keep looking for the most suitable role, but there is no recipe for success. Time and concentration are the only path, and integrity is the only necessity."
He looked at Shao unconsciously, giving him an honest smile. Then he turned around to express his gratitude to the journalist, who finished the interview in satisfaction.
Well done! I could be a speech-writer for party leaders!
Qin Guan stared at Shao, sighing in relief. It seems that I convinced him. My heartfelt speech and lies moved even him, the toughest man in the modelling circle.
Before leaving, the journalist told Qin Guan that his acquaintance, the Chief Editor, had invited him to her office.
Qin Guan nodded and bid Shao farewell. As he went out, he felt Shao stare at him in confusion.
For a long time, Shao was unable to make up his mind. The journalist brought him back to reality though, and he put on his symbolic gentle smile and sat in the same couch as Qin Guan.
Outside the room, Qin Guan turned around suddenly and stared at Shao secretly. He could see his concentration clearly.
He watched Shao until the interview began. Then he left for the office of the Chief Editor to meet Yin Yan, who thought very highly of him.
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Chapter 198: What A Shame!
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Yi Yan was sitting behind her large desk in a colorful linen dress, reading magazines carefully. She passed them to Qin Guan after he took a seat on the couch.
They were all in foreign languages. VOGUE was in English, and ELLE and COSMOPOLITAN were in French.
Qin Guan looked up at Yin, waiting for an explanation.
Yin Yan massaged her eyebrows. "You know why ELLE chose me as the Chief Editor of its Asian version. I'm French-Chinese after all, and I have a systematic knowledge of the fashion industry. I graduated from a Fashion Editor School in France."
"The Asian version is separate from the original magazine, and I'm the director. The headquarters have acknowledged my work of taking China as the foothold of conquering Asia though."
"In the past two years, ELLE Asia has brought in 40% of the total income, creating more investing opportunities for ELLE in China."
"On the other side, our competitors have realized there's money to be made and they want to share it with us. VOGUE is a fashion magazine in the US, and COSMOPOLITAN is ELLE's main rival in France. They are all among the top five fashion magazines in the world."
"Here is some good news for you, Qin Guan. VOGUE is about to enter the domestic market, followed by COSMOPOLITAN. VOGUE has reached an agreement with our headquarters. We'll work together to drive COSMOPOLITAN out of the market. It's funny! They did this only because we were rivals."
"I am strongly against this agreement. I don't think we should cooperate with our rivals. The headquarters thought it would be okay to lend you to VOGUE for several issues though."
"So congratulations, Qin Guan! You have another contract with a top fashion magazine. Even if it's only the Asian version. Believe me, those American guys are much more shrewd than the French. "
Feeling awkward, Qin Guan said, "Sister, we are friends. Please stop beating around the bush. You're worried about me, aren't you? You're afraid they'll take me away with a higher salary."
"Yes," Yin Yan replied. "That's why I'm asking what your plan is."
Qin Guan leaned back against the couch, smiling happily. The flowers on the tea table seemed dull compared to his smile.
"Sister Yin, I'm not a green hand anymore. I won't say no to a job for anybody. That's the reality of the modelling circle. With enough popularity, a model can appear in all five top magazines at the same time, not just two. I suggest you change your future plans. Stop competing with Rayli. The Japanese are short-sighted. A model cannot help everyone prevail in this situation."
"When the domestic fashion magazines come out, there will be fierce competition. All flowers will bloom at once, and you will be having a really hard time. Don't worry though, I'll never say no to you."
Qin Guan raised his eyebrows at Yin, casting a soft glance at her. Yin threw a small box fastened with a ribbon at his head and waved him away. "Go! Go! So much for this business! I don't want to hear your advice! This is a gift from f*cking VOGUE! Take it and go to hell!"
Qin Guan caught the box, blinking at her. He retreated from the office quickly before she threw the scissors as well.
He opened the gift on his way to the parking lot. It must be an interesting guy who asks an opponent to hand over a gift. Yin Yan thinks she is facing a formidable enemy. Qin Guan was curious about the man.
When he got to the parking lot, he saw that there was a BOSS tie clip in the box. BOSS was considered the most rigorous fashion brand in Germany. He was so shocked by the gift that he posed like a pheasant, standing on one foot and shouting, "YES!"
A little girl standing nearby pulled at her mother's sleeve and pointed at Qin Guan. "Mum, is that big boy silly? Why is he posing like that?"
Her mother locked the car and turned around, only to see Qin Guan standing still in the parking lot. He was standing on one foot, his other foot curled up. His arms were both raised up above his head.
He looked like a thief sneaking around in the most exaggerated, cartoonish manner. Putting on a black mask would have worked better.
Holding her daughter's hand, the mother stared at Qin Guan's strange pose silently.
"I don't know, darling. We'd better not disturb him though. He might be a performance artist. I've heard that there are many artists like that in foreign countries."
"Really? So he just poses in an empty space? He could be pushed down among a crowd. He is so handsome!"
They both expressed their admiration of the artist. The capital is the center of the fashion industry. That's why we get to watch such an elegant performance!
They stared at Qin Guan and talked for a short while. Unable to bear the pain on his waist any longer, Qin Guan put his arms down.
The woman and the girl walked up to him with shining eyes. A small hand was stretched out towards him with a 10-yuan bill in it.
"Here you go, big brother. There's nobody left here. Have a rest while you wait for an audience!" The girl gave him the tip and waved at him happily. Then she left with her mother.
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Chapter 199: The Strict Chief Editor
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Although it was scorching summer, Qin Guan felt a cool breeze around his ankles. I'd better go. They thought I was a performer, but someone else might think I'm a beggar.
At home, Qin Guan put the elegant gift in its small container on the dressing table. He always felt like he was forgetting something in the summer. Working the next day would drive that thought out of his mind though.
In the evening, he replied to Bu Qinglu's email, typing with a single finger. It was something about accounts and statistics. In less than five minutes, Qin Guan had picked up two bugs and replied, drinking iced beer.
He had made a good beginning, so the work was as simple as drinking water for him.
Bu was sitting before his computer, lost in thought. He got Qin Guan's reply right away. All he had to do was pretend to be clever in front of the new accountant.
It was not the first time he would be doing it. The accountant was admiring him more and more by the minute. His reputation as a wise man was rising among the company.
He replied to Qin Guan's email with only one word, "Awesome!" Qin Guan was considering whether he could ask for a salary increase at an appropriate time.
The scorching summer was the worst in 100 years, and Qin Guan's car was experiencing obvious problems.
The air conditioner was in a bad condition, and the leakproofness of the carriage was not so good. Even if Qin Guan turned the air conditioner on to the maximum, he still couldn't feel cool in the car.
After a full 30 minutes, when it was finally cold inside, Qin Guan had already reached his destination.
Qin Guan wanted to change his car, but he was about to go abroad.
He got out of the car leisurely and observed the familiar building.
It was interesting to see VOGUE's headquarters just opposite the ELLE building.
Great! Maybe COSMOPOLITAN will build a building on the other side.
Qin Guan was taking pleasure in Yin's misfortune. He put the car key in his pocket and entered the building, wearing his Halley sunglasses.
The girl at the reception suppressed a scream. She called the chief editor right away.
As an official fan, she knew everything about Qin Guan. She was different than his nymphomaniac fans in the entertainment circle.
She was also a queen of data, so she had gathered all information concerning Qin Guan.
Up to that point, Qin Guan had participated in 17 shows of different fashion brands, taken pictures for two magazines, and appeared in eight TV advertisements and five posters. He was also the ambassador of a brand.
The ordinary girl kept all this information in her mind.
As Qin Guan sat in a chair and listened to the girl recite his job history, he began to suspect that even Sister Xue wouldn't be able to provide the exact dates of his activities that fast.
Qu Xuemei, the chief editor of VOGUE, heard their dialogue by accident. She felt it was necessary for her to get a good look at ELLE's exclusive model and the clear-headed receptionist.
At the sound of her high heels, the girl suddenly stopped talking. She looked like a snake was staring at her.
Qin Guan watched the lady slowly walk up to him from behind the receptionist.
She was a slender woman, 170 centimeters tall. Even though it was blazing summer, she was wearing a stern grey suit and high heels. The collar of her shirt was buttoned up, and her hair was pinned in a meticulous bun behind her head.
The only accessory she was wearing was the golden chain hanging from her golden-framed glasses, swaying naturally next to her temples as she walked. The swaying chain made her look lively.
The keen girl realized who was behind her immediately and made a grimace.
Qin Guan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Qu Xuemei stared at the model, who was wearing a tight white cotton T-shirt and dark blue jeans. His legs were slender. He was as pretty as a painting.
She blushed and coughed to cover up her awkwardness. "Qin Guan? My assistant will lead you to the dressing room in a bit and tell you about the do's and don't's of the shoot. Zhang Yuan, follow me."
Trembling in fear, the girl followed the chief editor. At the last moment, she turned around and cast a glance at her prince.
Bad luck! As long as I get a final glance though, I'll die without any regrets.
The door was closed. Qin Guan could do nothing but pray to the gods for the girl. He headed to the assistant's room instead.
Interesting! Chief editors of fashion magazines are always experts on the fashion industry. They are hot, bold and unrestrained, filled with knowledge about art and advanced concepts.
This chief editor had exceeded his imagination though. Judging by her clothes and manner, she seemed like a self-disciplined, strict German woman.
She should be working on Wall Street.
I'm looking forward to this new magazine.
Before he could think more deeply about the problem, he was led into the dressing room.
There were three rows of mirrors inside. This must have cost a lot.
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Chapter 200: Black and White
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
The stylist opened his black suitcase, which had folded shelves.
What? What are you talking about? This is Japanese! Not Chinese!
Japan used to have the most advanced fashion industry among all Asian countries. Their fashion magazines held a great share in Asia.
The strict chief editor was pursuing perfectness in all aspects. Qin Guan had the impulse to give her a thumbs-up.
VOGUE had hired a male model for its first issue in China. It was a bold idea that ELLE dared not copy.
To meet the demands of their readers, most of whom were women, the covers of fashion magazines were mainly occupied by female models or actresses. Through their elegant style, professional, matching clothes and aesthetic shooting methods, their readers could experience the effect of top fashion magazines.
That was why clothing, bag and watch advertisements in magazines could promote sales. They were trend leaders, who could guide readers into pursuing a more fashionable style.
Therefore, a cover with a male model did not match ELLE's conservatism.
Qin Guan knew that he would have to take only one picture for the cover. After a series of fussy steps though, he was shocked.
The lenses were good, but the frames were bad. The chief editor of VOGUE had to be the most insane person in the industry.
This was not a man-oriented magazine, and the sales volume of the first issue would be enough to decide the fate of the chief editor and the whole continent.
The photographer was an American who had been sent in advance to make arrangements with the chief editor, and the prop master was French and filled with romantic ideas.
The cover would be a black-and-white picture, far different from the colorful covers of other magazines. Thus, the chief editor had set high standards for the photo, which had made the photographer and prop master quite nervous.
Tens of magazines would appear in newsstands and bookstores during the same period.
The magazines would be arranged in one line on the same shelf. The order was decided by the retailers according to their experience.
The nearer to the readers though, the better it was.
How could one publish the most striking magazine and attract readers at first glance? Extreme beauty was required!
France was called the fashion capital of the world for a reason. Their keenness and pursuit of beauty was too far ahead from other nations.
Qu's brave effort was not just about shooting a black-and-white cover, but also taking a close shot of Qin Guan's face.
It was a testament to photography as well as the model itself.
The prop master was prepared. He gave Qin Guan an elegant mask weaved with ancient mooring ropes. Lotuses were blooming on it, and there was a sense of harmonious conflict to it.
The mask covered Qin Guan's cheekbones, but exposed his beautiful eyes. His eyelids flapped down naturally, his long eyelashes covering his clear black pupils. His eyes looked really mysterious.
He lifted his jaw to expose his Adam's apple. His thin lips would tempt anyone to commit a crime.
It was a photo of high taste, quite different from the superstars of famous brands. The audience would admire Qin Guan's god-like beauty.
Qin Guan held the mask up for more than ten minutes, keeping his body still. After countless small adjustments, the final version came out.
It had a literary, reminiscent style to it.
Qin Guan went to the dressing room with a stiff neck. The excited assistant put the photos on Qu's desk as soon as they were ready.
The receptionist was sitting outside the chief editor's suite.
Qu had assigned her to be her second secretary, so she was in charge of everything concerning Asian models.
It was like a god-sent gift!!
She was really glad, not just because of the salary and position, but also because this was the job of her dreams. From then on, she could file all the paperwork of famous models and hand in the final data. Her dream had come true.
The chief editor looked at the pictures and finally pointed at one of them. "Tell the publishing group that this will be the cover of our first issue."
Her assistant nodded silently and sent out the picture. The brave decision had come to a temporary close. They could only wait for the day of the release now.
Qin Guan went out of the fitting room and was hugged by the crew. They had been working in the industry for many years, yet they'd unexpectedly found a shining gem in a mysterious country.
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