✅ A star Reborn: The Queen's return (Completed)

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Chapter 76: First, Go to the Audition
Xia Ling was slightly taken aback from his unexpected question. “I’ll have to take a look at the perfume and get to know more about its style and the ideology behind it,” she replied. This was a habit from her previous life, she would not simply agree to endorsements unless the product truly matched her style.

She cherished her reputation and wanted to take responsibility for the products.

Old Master nodded his head silently. This perfume invention was of utmost importance. The Gu Family had invested countless money and manpower to create it, and it could greatly impact the structure of the Perfume market in future. Now, everything had been arranged, except a suitable spokesperson. No matter who got the job, she would shoot to fame. He had seen a huge number of models and celebrities jump at the chance, resorting to all kinds of means for the job, leaving no stones unturned. Surprisingly, the young lady in front of him remained hesitant even after being recommended for the job.

Either she was really scheming or really cautious.

Old Master Gu sized the young lady up closely, seeing that she had bright eyes and was free of impurities. This was a pure soul. As he stared for a longer time, he felt as though she had a mysterious splendor and a certain kind of attractiveness, making others become intoxicated unknowingly, unable to take their eyes off her. Unlike other artistes who were impulsive and eager for quick success, she was neither supercilious nor obsequious. She was definitely worthy of Li Lei. Old Master Gu eventually felt that the young lady might really be suitable for the endorsement of Meteor Wings.

“First, go to the audition.” Old Master Gu decided.

On the surface, it was an audition, but it was already halfway cut and dried. Many people had begged Old Master Gu for this job, but Xia Ling was the first to make him recommend her for an audition.

As long as she was not too lousy, who would dare to raise objections against someone who Old Master Gu recommended?

Then again, how could it be possible that Old Master Gu would recommend someone mediocre? Who would dare to say otherwise? Wouldn’t that be implying that he had bad taste?

Li Lei understood the hidden meaning immediately. He smiled widely and thanked him profusely.

“Cunning little fellow, you obviously know that your Uncle Gu is in charge of this, yet you came to me instead of him. Did you think I wouldn’t see through you?” Old Master Gu complained jokingly.

“Hurhur, I knew I couldn’t hide anything from you, Grandfather Gu. You’re the smartest!” He grinned happily.

“That’s enough, get out of here.” Old Master Gu was getting on in years and was supposed to be enjoying his time with his family. However, his own children and grandchildren were afraid to even make a sound at the sight of him. Grandfather Gu favored Li Lei for that exact reason, only Li Lei dared to act like a child and joke around with him. “Your Uncle Gu just brought over some Longjing tea leaves, get Uncle Zhou to pack some for you. Try to make do with them.”

“I won’t need to make do with them, Uncle Gu is a master in tea-tasting, the tea must be high-grade for him to bring it to you,” he said cheerily. He did not forget to praise both father and son before accepting the tea leaves. He then left contently with Xia Ling.

When they were no longer near, Uncle Zhou informed Old Master Gu of the trouble Xia Ling was in without missing anything out. “Old master, I have investigated thoroughly. Miss Ye is a new artiste from Skyart Entertainment and is in a difficult situation.”

Old Master Gu slowly placed the Chinese chess piece that he was twisting about on his fingers down on the chess board. “Noted.”

“Old Master? Is it suitable to let Miss Ye endorse Meteor Wings? She is currently the target of public criticism and has already been terminated by many companies. She’s one step away from losing her footing in the entertainment industry.”