For the new product promotion show of "Ao Lang" men's wear, the Meng Group also spent a lot of money. Not only did they invite the superstar male star Qin Yuxiao as the product endorsement, during this time the TV commercials also played the "Ao Lang" in a loop. Wolf" men's new product advertisement.
The company requires Shen Kuo and a few other boys to come over for styling training every day, four hours a day, and they are paid by the hour.
Because they are all newcomers, they must work hard to develop their camera sense in a short period of time.
Anything, as long as Shen Kuo does it, whether he likes it or not, he will take it seriously.
However, Qin Yuxiao's schedule is very busy, and he occasionally comes to rehearse, but it's only a few minutes of cutscenes, and he is often late.
As a well-known rising star, it is not uncommon for him to put on airs and take notes, as long as everyone supports him well and doesn't annoy him.
When Qin Yuxiao showed up for the first time, many people in the exhibition hall put down their work and ran over to watch him. Their enthusiasm inevitably tinged with flattery. They said they liked him very much and asked him for autographs and photos.
Shen Kuo did not crowd up with the crowd.
He doesn't have a TV at home, although he knows that Qin Yuxiao is a star, but to him, he is just a colleague who works together.
The only thing that makes him dissatisfied is that Qin Yuxiao is always late, and there are so many things to do, either to drink coffee or to rest, and it takes a long time to put on makeup every time, which often delays their time.
Several times, Shen Kuo showed his displeasure on his face and treated Qin Yuxiao coldly.
As Shen Kuo's "temporary manager", Zhong Kai always advised him not to confront Qin Yuxiao head-on.
"He's a big star, even Mr. Meng has to be courteous when he sees him. Forget it, bear it."
Shen Kuo is not a stunned young man who didn't come from the society, he knew that it is really inappropriate to have a conflict with Qin Yuxiao at this time.
He held back his breath, and only did his job well. Anyway, after only two weeks, he would withdraw after receiving his salary, and he would never meet again in this life.
Two days before the new product launch event, Meng Zhining went to the exhibition hall to watch the rehearsal.
"Director Fang, how are these newcomers doing?"
Director Fang greeted Meng Zhining, pouted: "It's not bad, it looks a bit photogenic, even the photographers are boasting, and Director Meng really has nothing to say about picking people."
Meng Zhining looked at the exhibition hall, and Shen Kuo was also there, wearing light and natural makeup, the high light hit his face, his complexion was fair and flawless, his facial features became more delicate and relaxed, his eyebrows and eyes were burning, less frivolous and more reserved temperament.
He is wearing the new light-colored sweater of "Proud Wolf", and his figure is definitely a hanger figure. No matter what kind of clothes are worn on Shen Kuo's body, they seem to be tailor-made for him.
Under the strong light, his whole body seemed to be glowing, so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off it.
Even compared to the big star Qin Yuxiao beside him, Shen Kuo is not inferior. Not only that, but he has a bit more noble and cold temperament than Qin Yuxiao.
If there is no comparison, there will be no harm. Qin Yuxiao can be considered handsome when viewed alone, but standing next to Shen Kuo, his handsome looks a little thin and lacks flavor.
Qin Yuxiao took the plane photo taken by the photographer in the later period, and looked at Shen Kuo on the left side behind him, and his face gradually darkened.
The man behind him has a strong aura and steals the spotlight too much.
Qin Yuxiao didn't like Shen Kuo at all, because everyone present supported him, but Shen Kuo's attitude towards him was as cold as water, and even walked past him once, ignoring him directly.
He felt more resentment toward Shen Kuo in his heart.
The stage was about to start, and the reporters and cameras were all aimed at the booth. Shen Kuo changed his clothes and put on makeup and came out handsome.
When reporters from fashion magazines saw him, they couldn't help whispering to each other, admiring Meng Zhining's good eye.
Qin Yuxiao deeply felt that the silent young man beside him was threatening his status and taking away his aura.
Therefore, when Meng Zhining left for less than three minutes, Qin Yuxiao went into a rage on the spot, kicked Shen Kuo's backpack on the chair, and said angrily, "Block the way."
The few computer books that Lu Yan gave him were contained in the black backpack, and now they rolled down in front of the stage, revealing a corner.
Everyone kept silent, knowing that Qin Yuxiao was going to play big again, so they didn't dare to say anything more.
Shen Kuo walked to the front of the stage, picked up the schoolbag silently, patted the dust from footprints on it, and passed by Qin Yuxiao without looking at him.
Qin Yuxiao, who was ignored, looked around at the people around, and everyone pretended to be doing their own thing, keeping silent.
He became more and more upset, and clearly gave Shen Kuo a blow, but Shen Kuo's indifferent reaction made him feel... like a joke.
Qin Yuxiao walked up to Director Fang, pointed at Shen Kuo, and said angrily, "This is the person you found for me?"
Director Fang has always been polite to Qin Yuxiao, and said with a smile, "They are all good seedlings selected by President Meng."
"Just like this is also called a good Miaozi." Qin Yuxiao's face was full of sarcasm: "Look at him, he can't even catch the camera, standing behind me like a fool, he doesn't obstruct his eyes."
Although he said so, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Qin Yuxiao let Shen Kuo steal the limelight and had nowhere to vent, so he felt uncomfortable and looked for faults everywhere.
Director Fang took the overall situation into consideration, so he could only smile and comfort him: "They haven't been trained, they're just a few stunned youths, so naturally they can't compare to you."
Qin Yuxiao snorted coldly: "You still need to say it."
Director Fang thought that Qin Yuxiao complained and the matter was over, so he agreed with him a few times, and at the same time kept winking at Shen Kuo, telling him to take care of him.
Shen Kuo said it was okay.
Anyway, he never cared about these small twists and turns, they were all unimportant people and things.
In this world, the only people he can care about... are the people in his heart.
While responding to Qin Yuxiao, Director Fang also sighed to himself, Qin Yuxiao's debut time is not too short, and he is not as sensible as a high school student.
Director Fang shook his head helplessly, and he felt more admiration for Shen Kuo in his heart. This kid can bend and stretch, endure and endure.
He thought it was okay for Qin Yuxiao to make trouble, but he did not expect that he would not let him go, saying that Shen Kuo must be made to quit, otherwise he would quit.
"This... we all signed the contract." Director Fang tried to persuade him: "Mr. Meng also picked the person himself. Shen Kuo did nothing wrong. If there is no reason to dismiss him, just dismiss him."
"Why didn't I do anything wrong? For a guy like him, standing behind me will damage my screen image."
When the people around heard the words, there was a mocking look on their faces.
Qin Yuxiao was probably worried that Shen Kuo would steal his limelight, so he deliberately found an excuse to fire him.
Although everyone felt like a bright mirror in their hearts, they still didn't dare to confront Qin Yuxiao head-on. After all, this is a big star that even Mr. Meng would give way to.
Qin Yuxiao stubbornly wanted Director Fang to fire Shen Kuo, otherwise he would not start work.
Director Fang didn't want to offend Qin Yuxiao, so he had to go to the office to find Meng Zhining. At that time, Meng Zhining was entertaining foreign guests, so it was inconvenient to see him.
Meng's Group does not only produce brand clothing of the "Proud Wolf" series. As the leader of the company, Meng Zhining is busy every day.
Director Fang couldn't find anyone, and he was so anxious that he didn't know what to do. If Qin Yuxiao quit, there was still time to replace him, but the key problem was that he was hand-picked by Miss Meng's group, so Meng Zhining would definitely not Withdrew him easily.
He returned to the exhibition hall with a bitter face, Qin Yuxiao sat on the chair like a master, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Director Fang, have you asked the leader for instructions?"
Director Fang could only persuade him: "If you really don't like Shen Kuo, I'll put him at the back and not let him stand behind you. That's okay."
When Zhong Kai heard this, he became anxious. The person who put Shen Kuo in the second place was Meng Zhining. The order was fixed, so how could he just change it
However, Shen Kuo grabbed his wrist and looked at Qin Yuxiao patiently.
A conflict at this time will only irritate him more, it is better to stand still.
Director Fang's plan was actually to give Qin Yuxiao a step down. If he could go down the steps, it would be fine.
Shen Kuo didn't care what position he took, as long as he agreed that his salary would remain the same, there would be no difference between being the second and the last.
However, Qin Yuxiao seemed to be competing with Shen Kuo. He knew that if Shen Kuo really showed his face on TV this time, this guy might steal all of Qin Yuxiao's limelight.
"No, there are only two options, either he goes or I go, you can decide for yourself."
Director Fang is about to cry, the exhibition will start in two days, if this matter is not handled properly, the Meng Corporation will suffer a great loss!
At this time, the assistant to Director Fang came over and said in a low voice: "During the selection before, I was worried about accidents and reserved a few backup candidates. Why don't you choose one of them to replace Shen Kuo?"
After all... This exhibition can do without anyone, except Qin Yuxiao.
Qin Yuxiao was handpicked by Meng Zhining's daughter, and everyone in the company knew how much Meng Zhining loved her precious daughter, let alone Qin Yuxiao, even if she wanted stars and moons, she could pick them off.
Director Fang looked at Shen Kuo in embarrassment, hesitating and not knowing what to say—
"This...Xiao Shen, I can only say I'm sorry, but don't worry, I will pay you your salary, and I won't lose any of it."
Zhong Kai was really furious now: "Director Fang, Shen Kuo has been training for so many days, you can't say that you can't make it now, this is just to tease our brothers for fun, right?"
"Oh, I am considerate, that uncle, even our Boss Meng is polite, I really can't offend him!"
Zhong Kai said sullenly: "Aren't there any other stars in the entire entertainment circle? I have to invite him. This is too big a show."
"The two of you don't know, this Qin Yuxiao is the one whom Mr. Meng's daughter called for. No matter how much money Mr. Meng spends, he will invite Qin Yuxiao over here just to let his daughter see him, so the two of you... . I'm really sorry."
Shen Kuo glanced at Qin Yuxiao, the corner of his mouth evoked a victor's smile, arrogant.
Shen Kuo knew that the rules of this world were like this, the strong preyed on the weak, he had nothing to say.
"I don't like to embarrass others, so leave." Shen Kuo turned and left.
Director Fang called him to stop him: "Let's leave after the salary is finished."
"I only take what I have worked for."
If you take more, it is the mercy of others, and Shen Kuo is such a proud man, he will not take anyone's mercy and charity.
Zhong Kai walked out of the hall with Shen Kuo indignantly, greeting Qin Yuxiao's ancestors over and over again.
At this moment, Lu Yan walked in wearing this mint green one-piece skirt. The skirt is a daily style, and it is especially fresh and moving in midsummer.
She gave her bicycle to the security guard, who pushed the bike into the door and put it at the front desk for safekeeping.
The moment Shen Kuo saw Lu Yan, he felt a cool mint wind blowing towards his face.
She is...beautiful today.
Seeing Shen Kuo, Lu Yan had a surprised expression on her face, and ran towards him regardless: "Shen Kuo, Brother Zhong Kai, what a coincidence, why are you here!"
Zhong Kai looked resentful: "Hey, don't mention it, I thought I found a good job, but I didn't expect that all the cooked ducks flew away. It was a waste of time to fetch water from a bamboo basket. I spent so many days in training for nothing."
"Ah, what's going on?"
Zhong Kai was full of pent-up depression and had nowhere to vent it. He finally met an acquaintance, so he definitely wanted to talk about it and let Lu Yan judge.
…
"Tell me, this guy is too arrogant and conceited. Relying on his own little fame, he is so amazing. He also said that he was appointed by the eldest lady of the Meng Group and looked down on us two brothers."
Shen Kuo rubbed his forehead and said helplessly, "He didn't say that, so don't exaggerate."
Zhong Kai has a blah-blank temper, although his words are artistically exaggerated, but generally he is not talking nonsense.
After Lu Yan finished listening, her face darkened, and she muttered in a low voice: "I didn't expect him to be such a person."
If she had known earlier, she would not have talked about looking for Qin Yuxiao. She had watched his movies before, and thought he was quite handsome, and his cold temperament was very suitable for the brand image of "Proud Wolf" men's clothing, so she pushed him. I didn't expect him to be a real person The quality is so poor.
She recalled that afternoon, when Shen Kuo received his first salary, he was particularly excited to invite her to the Century City Hotel for a full meal.
In any case, Lu Yan couldn't stand her friend being bullied like this.
"Come with me."
She pulled Shen Kuo's sleeve and walked towards the elevator with a sullen face.
Lu Yan held Shen Kuo back to the exhibition hall, and the boy who took Shen Kuo's place was already in place.
Director Fang saw the substitute boy standing behind Qin Yuxiao at a loss, his image and temperament were far worse than Shen Kuo's.
But Qin Yuxiao wants such a person to set off himself, and doesn't consider the effect of the exhibition at all, it's really selfish.
Qin Yuxiao raised his head inadvertently, and saw that Shen Kuo had come back again, so furious, he strode up to Shen Kuo.
"What are you doing back again, I tell you, don't insult yourself, get out now, or..."
"Otherwise, how about it." Lu Yan stepped forward, stood in front of Shen Kuo, and faced Qin Yuxiao: "Otherwise, you will quit, right?"
Qin Yuxiao looked at Lu Yan, thinking that she was a staff member here, so he said very bluntly: "Go away, or I will lose your job."
As a popular rising star, there are very few girls who would not scream excitedly when they see Qin Yuxiao. He has long been used to the attention of everyone, so Lu Yan's hostile attitude made Qin Yuxiao inexplicably uncomfortable.
Lu Yan showed the savagery she used to have when she was a rich second generation, and said: "To put it bluntly, everyone is doing things with money, and no one is more noble than anyone else. What are you playing?"
Qin Yuxiao couldn't get used to these words: "How can I be the same as them?"
"Then tell me, why is it different?"
Although they are all paid and paid by the Meng family, Qin Yuxiao feels that he is completely different from those around him. He is a star, and if he is willing to come here, it is only to reward the Meng family and to save face for the Meng family.
He pointed to Shen Kuo and a few boys around him and said, "Can these little-known guys compare with me? Let me tell you, even if I talk to Mr. Meng and fire them all, Mr. Meng will not say what."
"You are too confident. As far as I know, Mr. Meng is not such an unprincipled person."
Qin Yuxiao sneered: "I was chosen by the eldest lady of the Meng Group. Meng is always famous for loving her daughter. How do you think she will choose?"
Lu Yan grinned, unexpectedly, after walking around for a long time, she actually got around her.
Director Fang and several colleagues around him were obviously a little embarrassed when they heard this, but Lu Yan didn't speak, and it was hard for them to stand up and say something.
Qin Yuxiao turned back to the director of the other party and said, "What are you still doing in a daze, why don't you drive him away quickly, I'll be annoyed when I see him."
Director Fang and the others remained motionless, as if they hadn't heard him speak.
"Hey, let me tell you... what's going on."
At this moment, Meng Zhining, who had finished his company affairs, came back to the exhibition hall and asked, "What's going on, what are you all doing here?"
Director Fang hurried to meet her, and briefly explained the matter in a low voice.
"Boss Meng, you're here just in time." Qin Yuxiao stepped forward and said in a tone of voice, "I don't know where the girls are acting wild here, let the security guard drive them away."
Meng Zhining looked at Qin Yuxiao with cold eyes.
I have long heard that Qin Yuxiao was arrogant and arrogant during the rehearsal and training, and often uttered wild words to the staff and other models, but Meng Zhining didn't care about it, he just put up with it for the sake of his daughter.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, he dared to say wild words to Lu Yan, which knocked Meng Zhining's scales off.
"Security, drive this arrogant guy out of Meng's building!"
Several security guards came over and took Qin Yuxiao's arms, ready to take him out.
Qin Yuxiao was dumbfounded: "Hey, you admit your mistake, it's not me! Let go!"
Meng Zhining looked at him and said coldly, "Since you want to quit, it's fine, but we have signed a contract with your agency, and if we want to quit, we have to pay enough liquidated damages first."
Qin Yuxiao didn't expect that Meng Zhining would really let him quit, and he was a little anxious. You must know that he had just debuted not long ago, and the company would definitely not bear the liquidated damages for him. He had to pay for it himself.
And if this matter gets out, it will be difficult for him to accept other endorsements in the future.
"Mr. Meng, there...is there some misunderstanding here?"
"There is a misunderstanding. What kind of place do you think my Meng Group is? We paid you to come here, not for you to be a tyrant here and bully my employees and subordinates at will."
She looked at Lu Yan again, and said, "Besides, my daughter is not something you can just let go."
As soon as this remark came out, Qin Yuxiao was dumbfounded.
I didn't expect... I didn't expect that this seemingly inconspicuous little girl would be Meng Zhining's daughter, the eldest lady of the Meng Group!
He thought... she was a staff member here.
The surrounding employees and models who had been underestimated by Qin Yuxiao felt very happy seeing him deflated.
Meng Zhining looked back at Lu Yan, then looked at Shen Kuo behind her, and said, "Xiao Shen, you haven't done anything wrong, so you don't need to leave, and your original position will not change."
Shen Kuo nodded neither humble nor overbearing.
Qin Yuxiao was so angry that his face turned pale, and he was riding a tiger right now. Anyway, he was quite famous, and the words "Shen Kuo will leave if he doesn't leave" have already been released, and it is impossible to take them back, otherwise his face will be lost.
He could only grit his teeth and turn away angrily.
After Qin Yuxiao left, the exhibition hall finally quieted down. Fortunately, there were still a few days before the new product launch event. Meng Zhining always had a plan B in mind.
She immediately asked Director Fang to contact another male star who had cooperated with Meng's clothing to come to the rescue.
Lu Yan sat on the chair all the time, posing with Shen Kuo in the stands holding her chin.
How come I didn't realize that he is so handsome!
Under the spotlight, his high browbones, deep eye sockets, sharp thin lips... His handsome facial features are just like nature, and the combination is really a perfect work of art.
It's just that he is too poor, those old clothes and his gloomy temperament conceal his flamboyant youthful look.
So the girls at school are afraid to approach him.
Meng Zhining turned his head while he was busy, and saw Lu Yan staring at Shen Kuo intently from a distance.
There was a trace of deep meaning in her eyes, she waved to Lu Yan and shouted: "Yanyan, come here."
Lu Yan got up and walked towards Meng Zhining.
Meng Zhining looked at the teenagers in the stands, grabbed Lu Yan's shoulders, and asked gossipingly, "Boyfriend?"
"Oh, no, it's just a classmate."
Meng Zhining joked: "I'm so obsessed with watching, my eyes are almost growing on him, and I don't hesitate to tear up his idol for him, is it just as simple as a classmate?"
Lu Yan's face turned red suddenly, and she said anxiously: "It's... a classmate! You know I'm a righteous person, if anyone bullies my friend, no matter what idol he is, I will... still turn my face."
"I just said casually, what are you doing in a hurry to get angry?"
"I... Where did I get angry?"
Meng Zhining rubbed Lu Yan's hair with a smile: "I think you, classmate Shen, are really nice. There are not many boys who are so calm."
Lu Yan knew that Meng Zhining seldom praised others lightly, so she said it was good, so she must have appreciated it.
"but…"
Meng Zhining looked at the radiant young man on the stage, frowned slightly, and said, "He has a bit of hostility."
Even though she has seen countless people, she can't see through Shen Kuo's deep eyes what kind of thoughts are hidden.
In the evening, Lu Yan and Chen Kuo went home together.
The little girl walked in front, taking easy and joyful steps, while Shen Kuo followed her casually, keeping a distance of half a meter from the beginning to the end.
"You never said that you are the daughter of the Meng family."
If he had known earlier, no matter what, he would not have taken the job.
"You also... never asked, wouldn't it be weird if I told you suddenly?"
Girl dances plaid on floor tiles.
Shen Kuo raised his eyebrows: "It makes sense."
Lu Yan jumped to his side and looked up at him: "But Shen Kuo, I found that you really have the potential to be a star!"
Shen Kuo didn't take it seriously: "Really."
"When you put on those clothes and stand in front of the camera, your whole body seems to be shining, which is no worse than those stars."
"Oh."
"Have you thought about it, debuting at position C?"
"No."
Shen Kuo is not very interested in these things. He doesn't like to ostentatiously accept other people's judgments, and he doesn't have the talent of singing and dancing. He doesn't even care whether others like or dislike him.
Such a person is not suitable for the entertainment industry by nature.
Lu Yan just mentioned it casually.
"I really want to be a star, and I want more people to like me."
"So many likes, what's the use of coming." Shen Kuo asked calmly.
"I don't know." Lu Yan shrugged: "Being liked by many people is a happy thing."
A trace of sadness flashed across Shen Kuo's eyes. He had never been liked by many people, even his own mother... didn't like him.
Otherwise, she would not have left.
A person is used to wrestling with himself in loneliness all year round, and he doesn't care what others think of him.
Is it a happy thing to be liked? Shen Kuo has never felt it.
The setting sun in the distance cast a soft gleam on her face, she raised the corner of her mouth, and said firmly: "Anyway, people have to find something they like to do, and then only do this one thing in their life. Will suffice."
Shen Kuo lowered his eyelids and stared at her for a long time until the girl's earlobe gradually turned red.
"You... What are you looking at me for?" She was a little nervous to be stared at by his deep eyes.
In just a few seconds, Shen Kuo immediately looked away and caught a glimpse of the peddler in front of him pushing a rumbling robot cart, selling rice foam tubes.
He immediately pulled her forward, bought three rice foam tubes, and gave them to her.
Lu Yan readily accepted, sitting on a bench in the park in the middle of the street, squeaking like a little hamster, chewing the bubble rice tube in small bites.
Shen Kuo looked at the busy street with people coming and going, and seemed to have no intention of going home.
"Do you want to eat?" Lu Yan broke off the second half of the rice bubble tube and handed it over.
"I don't eat snacks."
"Then I won't be polite."
She creaked and ate up the crunchy rice bubble tube, and as the sunset gradually sank, Lu Yan stood up, patted the crumbs on her skirt, and said, "Then I'll go home!"
"and many more."
Shen Kuo looked at her, suddenly stretched out his hand, and lightly touched the corner of her mouth.
"Well!"
Lu Yan's heart suddenly rose.
With his cold fingertips, he wiped off the white crumbs sticking to the corner of her mouth, and threw it into his mouth casually.
"you… "
Do not eat it.
He twirled the sweet taste on the tip of his tongue, pushed her shoulder, and slightly raised the corner of his mouth: "Get lost."