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Chapter 471: Success
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
He was handsome, single-minded and did well both in class and in his career. He was the perfect man! If only he had been single...
"Congratulations, Qin Guan. I saw your film!"
"Hey, dude, will you sue the newspapers? Can I attend the hearing?"
Qin Guan took no notice of this. As long as his girlfriend was not suspicious of him, he was afraid of nothing.
He was carefully listening to the tutor. All professors loved a meticulous student.
Xu was thinking about sharing a wonderful idea with Qin Guan after class. Both he and Han Zhujiu were intrigued by it.
Meanwhile, the largest radio station in America was broadcasting Ryan's press conference. Ryan resigned from The New York Times. Looking grieved, he handed the microphone to Joseph Lelyveld, who had been chosen to replace him by the board.
Facing the media, Lelyveld made a wonderful, profound speech not just about his newspaper, but also about the media circle in America. He also confirmed all the reasonable deficiency claims caused by the fake news.
Meanwhile, Blair welcomed another group of policemen at his home, even though he had been bailed out.
"You have been accused of fraud..."
Feeling pain all over his body, Blair was forced to get into a police cruiser for a second time. All he could do was withdraw all his money to get a good lawyer and reduce the compensation as much as possible.
Three days later, the brilliant news were still on the media. Ordinary American people attached great importance to their right to be informed. In their opinion, Ryan's resignation made sense.
The media stocks in NASDAQ were also influenced, which caused public anger.
Lu Ruiheng, a reporter stationed in the US, who was working for the Xinhua News Agency, was gloating about the scandal. He was interested in the Chinese actor involved in the matter.
The news of the scandal were spreading around the world.
The Chinese media showed sensitivity though. "China Daily" published some articles about the truth, so Qin Guan appeared on the media again after a few days. He was not in the entertainment section this time though. He had made the headlines of several newspapers.
"Reflecting on..."
"The truth about...'
The titles were getting more and more serious.
All the reports attributed everything to Qin Guan's influence in the US. As a result, Qin Guan became the hero who had defended the people's right to know the truth.
More and more young cynics became his fans. Some keyboard men [1] let go of their prejudice against handsome men and joined his fan club. They considered him a pioneer of the resistance against imperialism.
Thanks a lot.
The situation in both China and America was favorable. As an honest Chinese boy, Qin Guan didn't ask for millions of dollars as compensation. Listening to Cui Ming's suggestion, he and his team of gangsters sued only for a reasonable amount.
The intelligent boy won the hearts of the staff of The New York Times, who thought that he had only intended to solve a problem, not loot a burning house. He had never sold any information to other publishers, and they appreciated his kindness.
In the end, the two parties settled out of court. Lelyveld cashed the compensation out to Qin Guan's lawyer. Then he dedicated a whole section to a written apology to pay him back.
Blair was not as lucky though. Cui Ming sued him for an extremely big amount of money. He wouldn't be able to escape from that case as long as he lived. That was why lawyers were often called "vampires" in the US.
Upon hearing this, Qin Guan felt that Blair's life was hopeless.
"Isn't it cruel to make him go bankrupt?"
"Don't worry. There are government grants for people who go bankrupt."
"We need him to apologize."
Well, good luck to you.
Qin Guan fixed his eyes on the form in his hands again. It was a registration form for professional actors. He slowly filled in his first achievement in the blank space. It was his first acting award: the Best Actor Award of the Cannes Festival.
He clicked on the mouse to send the form out.
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Chapter 472: Ranking Actors
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
The forms reached the American Actors Association by post. The staff opened them one by one. After getting approved and verified, they would be filed.
The association had the largest actor database in the US and played an important role among film firms, investors and producers.
Films of all kinds and classes could find the right actors in the database, to which the resume-collecting staff contributed a lot.
Female staff had an advantage at work, as the requirements were cautiousness and tolerance when handling complicated paperwork. There were five women working in that section amid a harmonious, relaxed atmosphere.
"Work is coming..."
Bang! A strong black woman set a large box down on the desk. "Come on, sweethearts!"
The other women gathered around and took the papers away.
Most of them were junior applications. They would just register them in the system for the other departments to sort them out.
Some of them just updated older profiles, like Qin Guan's. Actors would renew their data when they got an important role in a film with a big budget, showed up in a famous TV program, or won an award in a competition.
Those were all reasons for an update. The staff just registered in the system according to the regulations.
"Name... Qin Guan... Registered or not... Yes. Wow! Another update. Good for him!"
Some actors stumbled upon a chance by luck, but their value still increased in the circle.
There were hundreds of thousands of actors registered in the association, plus some who did not qualify. Among all those actors, only few could become famous.
Martha's colleagues gathered around her curiously.
"Who is he? Let's have a look. Maybe he is our idol..."
"Here he is!" Martha opened Qin Guan's original documents in the system.
His photos were displayed on the screen. The Asian actor was really handsome.
"Wow! It's him! I know him. He was the victim of fake news."
"He was the Best Actor Award winner at Cannes!"
That explained why he wanted to update his resume. His value would increase greatly thanks to the award.
After reading his resume, the ladies fell silent.
"He must be very talented. It's a pity that..."
"It's a pity that he is Asian. He doesn't have any experience in American commercial films."
"Yes. I watched his film. He's got good acting skills. An indie film though... The box office was average."
They exchanged a glance and then returned to their seats gloomily. The pile of paperwork before them seemed boring now.
Martha updated Qin Guan's resume calmly and found his original documents in a case.
"Hey, Martha!" Another girl, who was interested in Qin Guan, called out.
"What class of film could he get according to industry standards?"
Martha didn't reply. She just typed on the keyboard. Two minutes later, she said, "C level."
"What? Impossible! That's too low for him." The ladies were aggrieved. Qin Guan was well-known by then.
"That's true." Martha was still busy with work. "The actor association relies on popularity and achievements. He's only made one film. All his work was in China, so he is still at D level. He might have won the Best Actor award, but he has never acted in an A level film. Besides, he has never been a leading actor in an indie or commercial film, or gotten considerable box office success. It's natural for him to be classified at C level."
"Hollywood and America are commerce-oriented. Plus, his skin color explains that classification."
Her response was reasonable. The other girls fell silent. Only the clicks of their keyboards were heard in the room.
Martha sighed again. She put a "C" on the paperwork and filed it.
"The most famous Asian actors in Hollywood are Chinese. Chow Yun Fat is no more than B level now. If he fails in a B level film, he will drop another level."
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Chapter 473: God or Fraud?
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
"Other than him, only Jackie Chan and Jet Li have a place in Hollywood, because they are martial artists that match Hollywood's taste. They can only be leading actors in B level films though. It's difficult for an Asian actor who started from an indie film to reach a B level."
With those straightforward words, Martha put Qin Guan's paperwork back into a small archive cabinet. Thanks to his "C" mark, he could have priority for middle-level films.
Although the award was important in any other country, it only carried a small weight in Hollywood. There was only one criteria there: commercial value. One might get a chance, but the box office was the final judgement. That was the strict law of the jungle. Nobody could deny it.
Qin Guan was busy in his decorated office. Xu Xiaoxiao, who was fascinated by Chinese Fengshui, had invited a master there as a gift for the new business.
As Qin Guan was arranging desks and chairs in the office, he heard the tinkle of the bells. A middle-aged man in a grey satin traditional Chinese garment and a pair black cloth shoes was standing by the door leisurely. He had a linen bag in his hand, and three threads of macrochaeta were hanging under his jaw.
Xu invited him in respectfully. "This way, master. Could you please check the Feng Shui in this office for my friend? Should we make any changes?"
Qin Guan was speechless. Cong Nianwei turned around, trying to hold her laughter back. Where had he found that guy? Lan Jin was also interested in him.
The sage-like man accepted the title of "master" calmly. Holding his hands behind his back, he went around the office leisurely. His loose gown seemed to move with an ethereal lightness.
After making a full round, the man stopped.
He cleared his throat and stared at Xu. "The structure of the room is quite reasonable. It's facing south… There's enough sunshine… Appropriate composition… High utility..." He spoke with fervour and assurance. Cong Nianwei's shoulders were shaking with laughter.
He looked like a realtor.
"However..." The man stopped and folded his arms across his chest with a sigh.
Xu looked scared. "What's wrong with the room, Master Zhong?"
Master Zhong narrowed his eyes and smiled. "I have advised your father many times in the past. I'm not here to scare you. I'll help your friend."
While they were talking heatedly, Qin Guan waved at Lan Jin. Lan ran over to him and asked in a low voice. "What's the matter? He is very interesting."
Qin Guan pointed to the master. "Where is he from?"
Lan was good at spreading gossip. He got close to Qin Guan and Cong Nianwei and said, "I drove them both here. They were boasting in the backseat all along the way. He was recommended by Xu's father's brother's uncle's nephew. He said he was an alumni of the Maoshan School [1] in China. He has checked the Feng Shui for many of Xu's father's stores. The stores are all flourishing. He is well-known in the Chinese circle."
"Xu is obsessed with traditional Chinese culture. He believes that there is still a phoenix deep in the forest."
"I hear that the Maoshan School is good at capturing ghosts. Are there any Maoshan Taoists now?" Cong Nianwei asked with a smile.
Lan grimaced. "He said his branch practises Feng Shui. This is beyond me."
Qin Guan and Cong Nianwei exchanged a glance and decided to accept Xu's kind gift.
Then Qin Guan told his staff, who were still working in the room, to take a break. They could continue after the master was done.
Everyone found a chair and sat down to watch the drama.
"The building is too close to your neighbours. This goes against the diffusion of evil spirit. As time passes, it will come back to bite the staff working here."
Qin Guan and Cong Nianwei were stunned. All the buildings on Wall Street were close to each other. And what was that "evil spirit"?
"Any ideas on how to avoid it?"
"I suggest finding two mascots to place on both sides of the door. " The master glanced at the transparent glass door and then added, "You can put them inside so they don't get lost."
Who would put two stone lions in an accounting firm, and who would steal them?
"Besides, the window glass on the building across the street is reflecting sunshine back into your office. This is not natural light. It might be filthy..."
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hapter 474: SOS from Japan
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Xu was sincerely convinced, but Qin Guan's mouth was open wide.
"I'll hang a compass on the window and a mirror on the sill to reflect the light..."
"The most important thing is having a Guandi shrine on your reception. You should offer him three scented candlesticks a day..."
Xu nodded again and again, while Cong Nianwei finally burst into laughter. Qin Guan was getting more and more curious. He walked over and interrupted them.
"Wait a moment. This sounds strange. Master, what are you planning for my firm? Lions? Guandi?"
Zhong Changjie was stunned. Twisting his macrochaeta, he answered, "What's the matter? My plan worked for the gangster headquarters..."
Everyone burst into laughter.
"Master Zhong, this is an accounting firm. It engages in finance..." Xu reminded him awkwardly.
Zhong's hand shook as he pulled several of his hairs out. The bastard didn't clarify about the situation. I thought it was another one of his father's stores! I was totally wrong! Their clients would get scared if they saw a shrine of Guandi.
He put the blame on Xu. "You should have told me in advance. I would have made a different plan."
To restore his image, the master opened his bag and searched through his tools.
Holding a heavy golden compass in his hand, he took a deep breath and then let it out. He looked completely cheered up.
"Ha!" He cleared his throat. Lan Jin, who was still laughing beside him, fell down from his chair with a startle.
The master stood up straight and held the compass up. The compass began to spin fast. A few minutes later, it stopped. The hand of the inner dial overlapped with the red line on the outside dial.
"A fortune will be made here. The boss should sit in this spot. Put a dharma-vessel here to attract riches and good luck."
Everyone looked at the spot speechlessly. That was Qin Guan's desk, which had been designed by Cong Nianwei. The master was really smart. Anybody could become a master!
Xu was convinced though. He decided to buy a dharma-vessel for Qin Guan.
Qin Guan shook his head and shouted at his staff, "Okay, get back to work! There is only a little time left. I'll take you all out in the evening! My treat!"
"Wow! Long live our boss!"
"Thank you!"
The girls and Lan Jin applauded before they returned to work happily. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
They all looked at each other. Who is it? The property staff of the building? The neighbours?
Qin Guan went to answer the door. "Who's there?"
A familiar stranger was standing outside the glass wall.
It was Qingmu from Citizen. He looked like a sun-dried frog who had cried its eyes out. He seemed to be saying something to Qin Guan. who hastened to open the door for him.
"Mr. Qingmu? What are you doing here?"
Qingmu kneeled down before Qin Guan.
"Mr. Qin Guan! Help me!" He collapsed on the floor of the front hall, looking like he had been relieved off a heavy burden.
Everyone rushed over, stupefied by the scene. It was sad to see a strong man crying and murmuring like that. Qin Guan felt strange. A lot of strange things were happening that day.
Zhong twisted his macrochaeta again. "The gentleman's temples look dark and his forehead is dim. I'm afraid his life is in danger."
He is lying on his stomach. How can you see his forehead and temples?
Qingmu looked upset at his words. Suddenly, he looked up.
"Exactly! I'm doomed, Mr. Qin Guan! Only you can save me!"
Zhong shook his head proudly as Xu looked at him in admiration. Confused, Qin Guan pointed to his office.
"I don't know what's going on, but let's talk about it in my office."
Qingmu agreed. He had succeed in convincing everyone that he was devastated. He climbed up from the floor and wiped his tears on his sleeves, forgetting about his dignity.
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Chapter 475: Solution
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
They entered the office curiously. Qin Guan closed the door, and they took a seat. Qin Guan waited until Qingmu had calmed down completely.
"Tell me, Mr. Qingmu. What's the purpose of your visit?"
Placing both hands on his knees, Qingmu took a deep bow before Qin Guan.
"Yamaguchi-gumi came to Citizen, inquiring about why you didn't show up in our 2003 advertisement. As the director, I had to explain to them. Yamaguchi-gumi was not satisfied with my answer though and proposed to replace our representative."
"Citizen could have rejected that unreasonable requirement. They are powerful, but they never exert violence on formal companies."
"You became really successful in America though. You won the Cannes Best Actor Award and became renowned internationally through the fake news scandal. The Citizen board feels deeply regretful. Taking advantage of Yamaguchi-gumi, the headquarters pinned all the responsibility on me. They broke their contract with Chad and asked me to convince you to be our representative again."
"I'm the arch criminal here. I have to appease both the gangsters and the board. If I fail, I'll lose my job and die silently..."
The proud Japanese man started crying again, burying his face in his hands. A man's tears were reserved only for true sorrow.
Yamaguchi Tsutomu was the favorite of the head of Yamaguchi-gumi. Among all his children, she was the only one he had raised himself. He was not sad about the terrible events in New York, but he was worried about the girl getting lost in the city. Only when she had returned to Japan was he able to relax again.
As a loyal man, he had decided to pay Qin Guan back for saving her life.
"Did Citizen fire Mr. Qin?" Yamaguchi Tsutomu had commented randomly while reading through Qin Guan's resume.
Her father remembered that. I have to clarify this. How dare Citizen fire her lifesaver? All those coincidences had resulted in this predicament.
Qin Guan, who had no idea about this, felt troubled.
"I would like to help you, but my schedule in North America is arranged by my agent. It's difficult to change my contract. Besides, I have my own work to take care of. Look..." Qin Guan pointed to the office outside. "This is my new accounting firm. I'm too busy with work."
Yes, Qin Guan was no longer a nobody searching for a job. He was already a top model. People had to wait in line for an appointment with him.
"Besides, you are aware of the uniqueness of representative work. I wonder if my agent has signed a contract with some other watch brand. If she has, I'm sorry but I can't help you."
Qingmu had no time to pretend anymore. He bounced up and took another deep bow. "Please introduce me to your agent. Please!"
Qin Guan sighed. It's no trouble for me. I'll just help him.
They went out and saw everyone gathered around the door curiously. They did not look embarrassed about their eagerness to gossip.
"What's going on? What can we do for you?"
"In my opinion, this depends on Mr. Qin. It is better for the doer to undo what he has done."
That was very reasonable.
Thanks to the guidance of the master, Qingmu felt confident again. If I fail, I could just run for my life.
Qin Guan explained to Cong Nianwei about the matter and left the office with Qingmu. They drove to Qu's temporary office.
Xu was totally convinced by the master, while Lan cast a supercilious look at Xu.
Qu was not surprised by Qin Guan's call. Taking advantage of this, she arranged appointments with several top brands for that day.
Qin Guan and Qingmu, who had no idea about the situation, were led to the largest meeting room of the VOGUE headquarters, where all kinds of people were seated. It looked like a small-scale international conference.
Qin Guan and Qingmu were invited into the room. Qu waved at Qin Guan, while the representatives of different brands were itching to get a clear look at the charming man.
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hapter 476: A New Task
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
It was slightly hot in June. The Asian model-slash-actor was sitting across the table.
He was in a casual grey short-sleeved polo shirt. His short hair seemed to shine in the meeting room. Those long eyelashes, that straight nose, those sexy lips, those charming eyes... People from different brands noticed the advantages of Qin Guan's body.
Qu concluded that it was a good choice to have Qin Guan attend the meeting.
When they left the meeting room, Qingmu, who had been sitting behind Qin Guan, seemed to beg him with his eyes. Introduce me, please!
Qu saw him as soon as he entered the meeting room and shot a worried look at him. "Qin Guan, who is this gentleman?"
"Mr. Qingmu, the director of Citizen in North America. We used to cooperate back in China."
Qin Guan made a short introduction as Qu smiled in a meaningful way. Despite the fact that he was the director of a famous brand, he felt a chill go down his spine. He felt like a pupil looking up at the teacher nervously. Qu's answer would decide his fate.
"I just signed a representative contract with Vacheron Constantin in North America."
A thunder struck Qingmu. What shall I do? What shall I do?
"What shall I do?"
Qin Guan shrugged as Qu turned on him. "Are you an idiot? You will be their representative in North America, not across the whole world. Yamaguchi-gumi is unhappy with Qin Guan's absence in Japan. You should talk with the headquarters to add a model to the Asian representatives. New products, traditional sets… Anyone will do. Then your work will be finished. You don't need to compensate them for breaking your contract in North America."
Scared, Qingmu came back to his senses. That's a good idea!
They turned around and looked at Qin Guan, who seemed shocked. "I have no time to work in Asia. Sister Xue rejected that contract because of my tight schedule."
Qingmu remembered. That's right. This was why Qin Guan had some differences with Citizen. The conversation returned to the original issue. Qingmu had to beg him again.
As Qingmu tried to figure out how to convince him, Qu shot another supercilious look at Qin Guan.
"You are in a favorable position, aren't you? Citizen has to fit into your schedule. We can shoot the advertisement in America. I think Mr. Qingmu's life is a priority compared to the extra expenses."
Yes! Considering Qin Guan's value and status, nobody would oppose that plan. Besides, the Citizen PR department had to invest more in Qin Guan. It was a win-win situation. Qingmu felt like worshipping Qu.
Qu tapped on a pile of paperwork.
The Asian representative of Citizen… Qin Guan would get an annual salary of 10 million dollars. This was the lowest possible salary for a top model. By then, Qin Guan was qualified enough to be selected by international top fashion magazines and brands.
The top 100 list was the highest honor for film stars, models and fashion insiders.
Qin Guan had nothing else to do there. Before he could leave though, the woman stopped him.
"Your latest schedule is on the board. Take it and pay attention to the dates."
Qin Guan saw a quivering note on the board beside the door. It was not in its proper place, which implied the indifference of the person who'd hung it.
"Got it!" Qin Guan took the note and shut the door for Qingmu and Qu.
"So, Mr. Qingmu… Let's discuss the details..."
Qin Guan read the note carefully in the car.
"Special guest appearance on the TV program 'America's Next Top Model', Episode I, CW station."
This was the first time Qin Guan would participate in a TV program. Considerably, his appearance had been scheduled on a weekend. Qin Guan recalled the invitation of the director of the program on the night he had competed against Chad.
Qin Guan stuffed the yellow note into his pocket and started his beloved car. My participation will make the program popular...
The next day, Qin Guan headed to the registration office of the CW station in New York. The program accepted applications from all over the country and interviewed all the candidates.
It was the last day of work. During the whole week, the participants had stood in a long line outside the large office. Qin Guan locked his car. Putting both hands in his pockets, he planned on entering the office by passing by the long line. The proud models were vigilant though.
"Hey, don't cut in line!"
"Wait for your turn, okay?"
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Chapter 477: Superman
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
The beautiful girls were hostile with him. They had been waiting outside for a long time.
Some girls at the end of the line screamed when they saw Qin Guan clearly. They were not ordinary people, but girls participating in a supermodel competition, so they knew all about the fashion circle. That handsome guy was Qin Guan, a rising Asian model in America!
"It's Qin Guan!"
"Oh my! I can't breathe!"
Their screams attracted the attention of everyone around them. Those in the front looked back, eager to get to Qin Guan, but afraid of losing their place in line.
"Excuse me. Let me go!" Qin Guan had underestimated the power of his looks and the craziness of American girls. They were tearing his white shirt apart. To avoid becoming the first judge attacked by the contestants, he shouted loudly, "I am a judge in your first interview! Who wants to fail in the contest?"
The crazy girls came back to their senses. My fate is in the hands of that young man, who looks almost as old as I am. I better flatter him.
Instantly, a small space was formed around Qin Guan. He looked around him proudly. Well done!
He fixed his wrinkled shirt and headed towards the office. A small dark-skinned hand stretched out from the crowd to touch him, but shrank back fast.
Then came a second, a third, a fourth one… A white, a black, a yellow one...
As a master of the runway, Qin Guan pretended nothing had happened. He went through the hallway and walked directly into the office.
As soon as he entered, he saw the hostess and producer of the show, Tyra Banks. The sad expression on the black beauty's face changed when she saw him.
The team of the show was now complete.
"Let's welcome our latest guest, Qin Guan. He comes from the mysterious country of China."
Banks was smiling sincerely. The selling point of the show was becoming an independent model. Nigel Barker and Jay Alexander also helped form the perfect judge committee.
"Let's judge the girls from the tapes."
Boxes of tapes were set onto the table. Each tape contained a 30-second self-introduction. It would take them two days to finish them all.
"This is so-so."
"Only eight quotas? Shall we consider race?"
As the other three judges were talking, Qin Guan turned on all four TVs in the office and stuffed the tapes into them one by one. They all played at the same time.
"Hi, everyone, I'm from Florida..."
"Hello, friends! I come from California..."
"I'm a Texan..."
In 30 seconds, the videos came to an end. The other judges were stunned.
Qin Guan pointed to one of them. "The girl on the fourth screen is pretty good. We can set her aside for the second round of selection."
Nobody answered him. Qin Guan looked at them and saw three open mouths.
Jay couldn't help but ask, "Are you kidding? You make decisions too easily. It's impossible to watch four videos at the same time."
Even Nigel, who was the calmest one, couldn't help but admit that.
Facing the disapproving expression in their eyes, Qin Guan explained leisurely, his cool tone feeling just like a smoothie in June.
"The first girl is from Florida. She is 19 years old and 175 centimeters tall. Her hips are too wide, and she has an ordinary face and a skinny figure. Her blonde, curly hair makes her face look darker. She is not up to our standards. Besides, she is not that interested in fashion. No potential there. Two stars."
"The second girl is African American. She has a pretty face, but her hips are also too wide. That's a disadvantage. She is also only 170 centimeters tall and overweight. She is not up to our standards. Two stars for personal condition and three stars for potential."
"The third one..."
"The last one is the best based on the tapes, but other factors, such as one's walk, sense of camera, exhibiting ability and keenness to learn about fashion cannot be exhibited in 30 seconds."
His voice made the others feel drunk. They saw bamboos and felt a soft spring breeze. Wait! Something strange was happening!
You can memorize the basic information of four models in 30 seconds?
Jay, who was a straightforward man, asked him the question everyone was thinking about. "You can memorize all of them in 30 seconds? How can you do that? It's difficult for me to even watch one tape at a time!"
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Chapter 478: Being A Teacher
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Qin Guan shrugged in confusion.
"How is that difficult? I just memorize their self-introduction and tell you about them."
His colleagues straightened their backs. They live on their appearance, while you are crushing them by using your brain!
Qin Guan's ability had actually saved the judges. Jay carried more laptops to the office and everyone got to work.
The models outside were taking video interviews one after the other. Their work was unexpectedly finished in advance.
In half a day, thanks his good temper and perfect looks, Qin Guan had become the favorite of the team. There was a beautiful harmony among them.
Jay, who was captivated by Qin Guan's charm, told him goodbye reluctantly in the parking lot.
"We must have been good friends in a past life. I like you a lot. We will have plenty of time to cooperate in the future. Ha, ha... I'm really shy..."
Qin Guan tried to take his hand back. The tall black man was very tender and sensitive. What a sissy!
Before he could come back to his senses, Jay turned around and blew a kiss at him. "See you next week!"
Then he left, his behind swaying in a flirty way. Qin Guan coughed and drove away as fast as he could.
That was so stimulating!
It wasn't until next week that Qin Guan really experienced Jay's power. As a top model, Qin Guan had been entrusted with the training of the models. Jay, who was in charge of runway training, was his closest partner. Their jobs supplemented each other after all.
The girls had left their hometowns and settled temporarily in a large villa in the suburbs. During the show, they would be living, training and working together. They would be both rivals and friends.
Despite their good looks, most of them had no idea about the industry. They couldn't be called supermodels. They would need training, guidance and experience, as well as a lot of knowledge, in order to become models.
Qin Guan and Jay were preparing for their first class with eight girls in a private room.
There was a white runway inside, broad enough for a professional show. The backstage area and spectator seats made it look like a real runway. It was perfect for green hands to get familiar with the industry's working conditions.
The eight girls were standing on the stage nervously in the same swimsuit. Qin Guan frowned at them, while Jay bounced up and down.
Beating his chest, he shouted at them angrily. "What are you doing? I'm starting to second guess our decision now! Why are you hiding in the corner like quails? Am I a tiger? Shouldn't you rush up to us in adoration, like the first time we met?"
You overestimate yourself. The girls had rushed up to Qin Guan, not you.
Jay used his pointer. "Walk! Straighten your chests! Walk in a circle! One by one! One, two, three, four!"
The girls walked on the stage, while Qin Guan observed them carefully. The bold American girls got excited when they saw Qin Guan looking at them from under the stage. Some girls went wild. When they got close to Qin Guan, they would shake their boobs, twist their bottoms, smooth their hair or cast enchanting looks at him. In other words, they resorted to extreme measures.
Some girls were elegant and shy though. They passed by Qin Guan nervously, their cheeks blushing. The only girl who paid no attention to Qin Guan was Jenny, who was a lesbian.
Before Qin Guan could finish his observation, a black arm was placed on his shoulder. Jay was complaining in his ear in a soft voice.
"Wow! You have such a strong impact on them. My heart is breaking. This is for the best though. Any girl who can walk on a runway calmly under the effect of your charm can be considered a real model. That's why you were chosen as a guest judge. The producers are so smart!"
Qin Guan moved his arm away with a disgusted expression. "The round is finished. Wanna go first, or should I?"
Jay winked at him naughtily, his frog-like eyes scaring Qin Guan. "You first," he told Qin Guan with the most horrible expression.
Relieved, Qin Guan rushed to the stage. I'll go crazy if I stay around him.
"Some of you might be models, and some of you might not. Everyone here is an amateur when it comes to the runway though. You can't get a job like that."
The girls grimaced at his words. They were considered outstanding in their hometowns. This was their first time hearing such criticism.
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Chapter 479: Advantages
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Qin Guan fixed his clothes. Suddenly, he transformed from a soft spring breeze into a sharp sword.
"You need long-term training on protocol. As greenhands, you have a lot to learn. Pay attention to my demonstration, I hope you will be able to learn something from it. Remember, try to take full advantage of your abilities. Attention!"
The professional model began to walk while Jay played a rhythm for him with his pointer. Everyone fixed their eyes on his perfect figure.
His legs were neither too tall nor too short, and his steps were neither too fast nor too slow. He was like the clouds and the sky, like an old story tirelessly retold.
His legs looked slender as his bottom swayed gently. His back and shoulders were straight. As he walked, he cast looks everywhere around him. He seemed to notice everyone and make them feel like the center of his attention.
The shirt and jeans on his body were common and cheap, yet they seemed to sparkle. Walking along to the rhythm, he got to the front end of the stage. Then he showed every article of clothing on his body by taking the perfect pose. Even his leather shoes looked royal.
Before the eight girls could come back to their senses, Qin Guan smiled.
As everyone started fainting, he put his poker face back on. Turning around, he left like he was walking on clouds amid the sound of running water.
Everyone woke up from their dream and saw the fairy return to Heaven. Loud applause broke out as Qin Guan disappeared backstage. The whole process had been recorded by the cameras. Even the cameraman cheered for Qin Guan. The top model's performance had shocked them. They would remember it all their lives.
Jay fell into deep thought though. Qin Guan was too outstanding for the girls. The sharp contrast between them was completely unexpected. Fortunately, this was a show for female models. If Qin Guan had participated in a show for male models...
As he thought about it, Jay shouted, "Did everyone see that? Go! Go, you silly greenhands!"
The cameras started rolling again as the girls began to practice. The cameraman tried to save the best shots for Qin Guan. Suddenly, the door opened.
Tyra Banks and Qu Xuemei entered the room leisurely. The former was wearing an enchanting makeup look, and the latter was dressed in black. A camera followed them instantly.
Everyone turned their heads in their direction. The curious girls did not dare stop. When one of them hesitated. Jay's pointer hit her on the shoes. She nearly fell down.
According to the plan, Banks would surprise them. After the first round, the selected girls would get to participate in a formal advertisement as a reward.
That was a grand prize for the girls. As a cunning woman, Qu had taken advantage of the game rules and tried to combine Qin Guan's work with the show. As the producer, Banks had accepted her suggestion gladly.
Do you know why?
Banks had originally only been able to publish the girls' photos in the inner pages of Stuff Magazine. Qu had provided her with a better choice though: NYLON Magazine.
It was a win-win situation.
Qin Guan had just agreed to do an advertisement for L'Oreal, who was generously sponsoring the show.
Therefore, the winners of the first round could sign a 150,000-dollar contract with L' Oreal, instead of the original 100,000-dollar contract with Maybelline. This was quite a surprise for the production team. The proposal exceeded the previous one on both the value and fame of the brand.
Besides, this meant that untrained models would be accepted by the fashion circle. The winner of the competition would have an easier path ahead of her in the future.
Satisfied with the hard-working girls, Tyra Banks began doing her job as the hostess. Qin Guan observed her performance with curiosity. Compared to films and TV series, TV programs, especially entertainment-oriented ones, were very dramatic.
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Chapter 480: Awful
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Tyra Banks shrugged. Her eyes were wide open. She announced the good news to the girls in an exaggerated tone, giving them a splendid smile.
"Hey, darlings. I have some good news for you. First, I would like to introduce this beautiful lady, who is the chief editor of VOGUE. She came here with some news for our judge Qin Guan."
The girls held their breaths at the sound of VOGUE. Soon though, they became depressed again.
"But..." Banks opened her wide mouth. "Everyone on the stage will have the chance to participate in the L'Oreal advertisement! With Qin Guan!"
"You won't just get fashion stills. You'll be on TV, magazines, posters, printed material… Anything you can think of!"
Before her voice could fade away, the girls hugged each other, laughing and shouting.
Qin Guan cast a confused look at Qu. I knew nothing about this. Why didn't you inform me in advance?
Qu looked at him with a poker face while the photographer hastened to turn the camera away.
Qin Guan opened his eyes wide and sighed through his nose. Fine. You win!
Once again, Qu had acted first and reported afterwards. Qin Guan decided not to protest. The camera had recorded everything after all. He would have to work with the cameras for both the advertisement and the show anyway.
The girls ran off the stage like happy birds, heading for L'Oreal in a bus.
The receptionist was shocked by the scene.
A handsome Asian man was leading the crowd. He was wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt and a pair of jeans. His perfect figure made those ordinary clothes look really fashionable. Several beautiful girls followed him closely. He was the most attractive one among them.
A reliable-looking lady stood up and pulled her stunned colleagues to the side. "Are you Mr. Qin Guan? Follow me, please. The studio is on the third floor."
The young girl came back to her senses, recalling the activity she had been informed about by the assistant of the PR department in the morning. I'm so silly!
When they got into the elevator, the receptionist took out a small mirror. All those beauties pale in comparison to him, and I'm only a small sparrow compared to them.
Qin Guan had no idea about her broken heart as he entered the studio with the girls.
First, he had to put on makeup. The girls would also undergo a total transformation. Qu was taking advantage of L'Oreal.
The hairdressers, makeup artists and designers got to work. The girls were screaming as they were transformed, Qin Guan was well-prepared though.
"Clothes!"
The wardrobes in the simple, elegant fitting rooms were opened one by one. The boy in charge of the clothes asked his supervisor, "Which advertisement is first?"
"Marcin Twardowski!"
"Got it!" The boy picked out a colorful leisure suit, a pair of shorts and some soft leather shoes. By then, Qin Guan had put on a colorful wig that made him look like rainbow candy.
When he came out of the fitting room, even Jay was shocked. It was an unwritten dressing rule to never combine more than three colors.
Qin Guan looked like a crazy paint store. One could find any color on his body. He was wearing a bright pink coat, baby blue shorts, bright yellow shoes... All those bright colors were perfect for baby clothes.
As the chief editor of a fashion magazine, Qu couldn't help but ask the creative director of L'Oreal a question.
"That's a lot of bright colors! Won't they influence the outcome?"
The director pointed to the female models heading for the fitting rooms with a mysterious smile.
"You'll see soon enough."
Banks and Jay were nervous to see the result. This was their first episode! As they began to discuss the possibility of causing some disputes among the girls to captivate the audience, the girls went out.
They were like a rainbow!
Each girl had been assigned a color that matched Qin Guan's costume.
Banks was excited about the creative idea, but Qu Xuemei was frowning. L'Oreal's concept went pretty well with the show. They would make the advertisement for free by taking advantage of this. This was a trial for Qin Guan though. The seven colors represented seven different styles. As the main representative, he had to have control over everything. Even the smallest mistake could seem gigantic.
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