Chapter 23 Catwalk (Part 2)
Takla City is located on the edge of the desert and is a city full of exotic atmosphere. Jiang Han chose the desert area next to Takla City for the show, with yellow sky all over.
color. The catwalk was decorated with colorful flowers and lush greenery, like an oasis in the desert.
Lu Yuqi had already changed her clothes and was standing backstage with Wenwen, looking at the guests in front of them.
"Teacher Lu, are you nervous?" Wenwen asked.
“A little nervous.”
"You already walk very well on the stage. You can just walk normally in a while. Don't be nervous."
"So many celebrities are here today!" Wenwen continued with emotion.
"A lot of people have indeed come." Lu Yuqi looked at the familiar movie stars who had all taken their seats in the front rows on both sides of the T-stage. Some of the super popular idol stars had also come and were busy taking pictures below.
Lu Yuqi took out his cell phone and looked at the relevant information about tonight's show on Big Eyes. It can be said that everyone who has something to do with fashion came. This was Jiang Han’s first show in China, and Jiang Han’s teacher also came backstage early.
Jiang Han’s teacher is Bertram, the gentleman who is the dean of Victoria College of Design. When Jiang Han sent him the photo of Lu Yuqi wearing his award-winning design dress, Bertram first praised Lu Yuqi's appearance and figure, and then told Jiang Han that he wanted to see the beauty who saved him in person.
When they met for the first time, Bertram showed unprecedented enthusiasm for Lu Yuqi, and kept praising Lu Yuqi as a beauty and an inspiration to him. He invited Lu Yuqi to attend a fashion show and walk a runway for him, and said that Lu Yuqi was his new muse!
When Lu Yuqi jokingly relayed Bertram's words to Liu Jiahe, Liu Jiahe sighed, "Are you sure Bertram is talking about you as his new muse?"
"Yeah, I don't think Jiang Han would have translated this wrong as well."
"I don't know what dog you left.
It's just bad luck, or are these artists really all about looks? I didn't expect that Brent, the fashion godfather that others have been trying so hard to get close to, would say that you are his new muse. ”
"Maybe just being polite."
"Let's not talk about the new muse for now. Did he say he invited you to walk the runway?"
"Yes, I do."
"That's fine. I'll give you the time during Fashion Week. This is a big deal!" Liu Jiahe patted Lu Yuqi on the shoulder: "Not bad, that's how you get into the fashion circle."
Lu Yuqi shrugged his shoulders, feeling a surge of pride in his heart.
"Okay, don't be too proud, adjust your state, I saw the artists managed by your former agent."
"Oh! They can come too?" It's not that Lu Yuqi looks down on Ran Ran, but she heard from Wenwen that Jiang Han had invited all big-name stars this time, and Ran Ran is just a third or fourth-tier star now.
"Your former agent is quite capable. I also saw TV King Wu Lecheng. They came together. I guess he was the one who brought Ran Ran in."
"Oh~ It seems that we have made some connections in Yunmeng Chuan."
"Huh? Through you?" Liu Jiahe knew what was going on as soon as he heard it.
"I guess so."
"Okay, behave yourself later, I'm watching from below."
"Okay."
The big show was about to begin, and Jiang Han was checking the models' clothes one last time backstage. The models who had no problems were also getting ready backstage, ready to go on stage at any time.
As the music started, the models began to walk onto the catwalk one by one. Lu Yuqi was getting ready on the side. She was about to go on stage, but she still felt a little nervous.
"come on!"
"come on!"
Wenwen, Liu Jiahe, and Xiao Chen were all cheering Lu Yuqi on.
Lu Yuqi smiled at them, took a deep breath and started tonight's fashion show. When he stepped onto the catwalk and the lights shone on him, Lu Yuqi couldn't see the expressions of the audience sitting below. He just followed what he had learned in training, holding his head high and chest out, and striding to keep up with the pace of the model in front of him.
Lu Yuqi's appearance caused a small commotion. Some socialites and female stars took out their mobile phones and kept taking pictures. Some socialites in particular even asked each other who this person was.
It also shocked other designers in the fashion circle. Jiang Han's dress is an open secret in the fashion circle. Many people who are dissatisfied with him mocked him behind his back, saying that Jiang Han won the award for designing a dress that cannot be worn. Some also said that Jiang Han won the award because of his teacher's relationship. Some said that it was because Jiang Han was the only Asian who made it to the finals of this competition. The winners of the previous sessions were all Europeans and Americans, which caused racial discrimination, so Jiang Han won the award...
Ran Ran was able to get into the show thanks to TV King Wu Lok Cheng. His seat wasn't near the front, and he wasn't even in the second row. He also saw many celebrities he was familiar with sitting in the second row, and he immediately felt a little embarrassed, especially since one of the stars in the second row was his former teammate - You Jia.
The two of them did not get along when they were in the group, and it could be said that it was Ran Ran who was unilaterally at odds.
Ran Ran thought that with You Jia's status in the entertainment industry, he couldn't even make it to the second row, so how could You Jia have a seat in the second row? It must have been arranged for him by the person who brought him here.
You Jia debuted as the third place in a talent show. She is a singer and dancer. She is a rather cold person, or rather, she is very cold towards Ran Ran. Previously, some fans took a photo of the two of them together. When the two stood together, the fans thought they had a good CP feeling and started to support them. Ran Ran and his agent Wang Yanxia thought this was an opportunity for them to become popular, so they contacted You Jia's agent and said that both artists could cooperate so that both of them could gain popularity.
Ran Ran thought that no one would be stupid enough to refuse a win-win situation, but You Jia refused! During the audition, he rejected Ran Ran's kindness many times. Especially after the limited group disbanded, Ran Ran felt that his popularity was declining, but You Jia's popularity was rising.
Maybe God felt that Ran Ran wasn't angry enough tonight, so the fashion show started soon. Ran Ran was also immersed in the clothes on the models, imagining how they would look like on him.
Before he came, he heard that Jiang Han was a rising star in the fashion world. If she caught his eye, she would almost certainly have a firm foothold in the fashion circle. Even if they had a good relationship, it would mean that she would have connections in the fashion circle in the future.
Before Ran Ran could finish his fantasy, he saw Lu Yuqi appear as the finale model, and it caused exclamations from the people around him. What made him most angry was that Lu Yuqi was not only the finale model, but when the fashion designer came out to thank them, Lu Yuqi was also with Jiang Han!
Especially the party after the show, Ran Ran is not qualified to attend without someone to bring him. The two people he looked down upon were able to participate!
It was not surprising that Lu Yuqi could attend Ran Ran, after all, he was the finale model. Yu Jia was also able to attend, which meant that he really received an invitation letter, unlike Ran Ran who was brought in by someone.
Ran Ran complained to her agent Wang Yanxia when she returned to the hotel: "Lu Yuqi and You Jia are both eligible to attend the party, especially Lu Yuqi who was the last model to appear. Most importantly, Jiang Han also took Lu Yuqi with him after the show."
Although there was no word of complaint in his words, Wang Yanxia, who was a shrewd person, couldn't fail to hear Ran Ran's subtext. He was complaining that she was unable to get him an invitation as well. As a result, after the show, Ran Ran returned to the hotel feeling dejected. The person whom he looked down upon before was now doing better than him, and he felt disappointed.
"Do you feel uncomfortable because people who were not as good as you before are now doing better than you?" Wang Yanxia directly pointed out Ran Ran's thoughts. "Complaining that I can't get you an invitation?"
"Well... Sister Xia... that's not what I meant." Ran Ran hesitated, feeling a little annoyed. He didn't pay attention when he said it just now, but he did blame Sister Xia for being incompetent in his heart.
"If you say so, I am indeed not as capable as Lu Yuqi's agent. After all, Liu Jiahe has trained many best actor and actresses. You don't think Lu Yuqi relied on someone to let Liu Jiahe train him, do you?"
Ran Ran didn't say anything, but his expression showed that he thought so.
"Oh, do you think Liu Jiahe can be led by just anyone?" Wang Yanxia said with sarcasm: "Since Liu Jiahe can lead Lu Yuqi, it proves that he has potential."
"Youjia? You are now known as the new generation of singing and dancing singers. Note that you are a singer. What are you? An idol star. That's the difference. Not to mention your looks. I think you know this too."
"There are some endorsements that I don't allow you to take. As soon as you see that I am going to give it to Lu Yuqi, you will try every means to get it. Even if I don't agree, you will contact the other party. I think you are aware of these things."
"Sister Xia. I..." Ran Ran wanted to interrupt Wang Yanxia from continuing, he had a bad feeling.
"Don't interrupt me, just listen to me!" Wang Yanxia lit a cigarette and took a puff and continued, "I remember I told you that if you take too many ordinary endorsements, they won't consider you for some high-level endorsements. I told you that, did you listen?"
"Now you feel that I am incapable of getting you the fashion resources you want and are satisfied with, right?"
“I really don’t have the ability.”
"Sister Xia, I'm sorry, maybe I was hurt just now.
The tone of voice was not very good. "Ran Ran apologized immediately.
"Come on, why are you still acting in front of me? If you have this acting ability when you are acting, you can also attend the party. I have already told the company that I will start to train artists again. I think you have already contacted other companies. Anyway, you will terminate your contract and leave soon."
Wang Yanxia's words surprised Ran Ran. He didn't expect that Wang Yanxia actually knew about his contacts with other companies. Ran Ran’s contract signing time is longer than Lu Yuqi’s, and Ran Ran is the royal family in the draft. When Ran Ran saw the amateur participant Lu Yuqi, he felt a strong sense of crisis.
As the company's gold medal agent, Wang Yanxia can of course choose the artists she wants to manage. As a member of the royal family, Ran Ran must of course choose the best agent. The company asked Wang Yanxia to agree to take Ran Ran on the condition that Wang Yanxia could take an artist she was satisfied with.
Wang Yanxia fell in love with Lu Yuqi at first sight and thought that Lu Yuqi had the potential to become famous. However, she did not expect that the seemingly well-behaved Ran Ran was actually very jealous and suppressed her in various ways. The company also put pressure on Wang Yanxia in various ways. In addition, Lu Yuqi looked restless and Ran Ran was very good at dealing with people, had a sweet mouth and looked well-behaved.
Naturally, the heart becomes biased.
Even so, Lu Yuqi's fans are still more active than Ran Ran's. Maybe some people are born to be popular.
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