Downstairs 249, Upstairs 251

Chapter 5. Lisa! Fuck you!

His manager was even present at the casting. He must have guessed that Jungkook would gain more popularity after getting the role!

He showed a pretty good attitude to him. He scouted Jungkook on his own – Jungkook was not from an acting school. The company saw that he had good looks so they signed a contract with him. According to Jungkook, his family was poor so he wanted to earn some money, but strangely he didn't try very hard to gain the manager's favor. But then, with that attractive face, there would still be a lot of people who wanted to butter up to him!

He nodded in approval when he saw his proper attire. "Jungkook is here, come, let's go in!"

"Don't be nervous, today is just for formality!" The manager said as he led the way.

He pushed the door open. "Director Wang, our Jungkook is here! Look, he looks like he's born to play Qiu Ming!"

The manager had a wide grin on his face. He was good with his words.

Director Wang knocked on the table, looking frustrated.

"Director Wang? What's wrong?" The manager asked hesitantly.

"Uhh... Jungkook, you better go home!"

"Ah? Why?"

"Not suited for Qui Ming!"

"Why not?! Let me try and you'll know?" Jungkook widened his eyes. They didn't even let him try, how would know he didn't suit Qui Ming?

"This is what 'Lali' said. She saw Jungkook's photo and said, this person is not suited for Qui Ming! She didn't agree, and we can't say anything back..."

The confused manager asked, "Miss Lali does not agree?"

"Yes! But Jungkook, don't give up. We have started shooting Lali's new book! We will give you an important role then!"

"I..." Jungkook was about to say something when his manager stopped him. He briefly spoke to Director Wang in a polite manner before taking Jungkook away.

Once outside the door, Jungkook hollered, "What kind of logic is this?! What does it mean, I'm not suitable?! The audition hasn't even started yet, and I'm already not suitable?!"

The manager patted his back. "Jungkook, I'll find more auditions for you. I have to go now, so you better go home!"

The manager made his way back. It was obvious that Director Wang's promise to him was just empty talk. He'd given Jungkook two chances and he ruined his shot twice in a row! He just didn't have the luck! The manager did not have much expectations for him anymore. Rather than helping him out, he'd better go to the other celebrities under his care! Although they lost to Jungkook in terms of looks, at least they were not unlucky!

Jungkook was flustered. "Fuck! What kind of person is this?!"

He dialed a number. "Come out! Come out! Come with me for a drink!"

Mingyu received Jungkook's call, and obediently came to fetch him.

"Young master Kook! What are you doing here?"

"Come, save your questions and head to the bar!"

......

"How did something like this happen?!"

Jungkook poured himself a glass of whiskey and downed it in one go. It had been so long since he tasted such great alcohol!

"There must be something going on! Lali must already have someone she wants to pick!"

Jungkook finally looked at him.

"Young master Kook, you don't know about these things because you are new in this entertainment industry. Let me tell you, there are many tricks and deceit in this industry!"