He is so Spoiled 10

 

 Chapter 10

Su Nuo glanced at the given theme, which consisted of three abstract words - noble, mysterious, and tempting.

The order of the auditions was randomly assigned by the staff. The room was not very big, and soon the first person had completed the round. The few interviewers behind the camera didn't make any comments, and their expressions were hard to read.

Only the director sitting in the center furrowed his brow, and his facial expression clearly showed some impatience. The other people in the room became even more nervous.

One by one, the auditionees walked up the red carpet. The director remained frowning throughout the audition. The faces of the few who had completed their auditions did not look good, and when they returned, they looked like they had been through a lot.

"Next, Ji Chen."

When this name was called out, it was clear that everyone's attention was focused on the young man standing next to Su Nuo. He was wearing a black shirt and a gold-fringed vest.

The young man did not pause at all, but strode confidently into the frame. His footsteps seemed calm and collected, and he showed no signs of nervousness. This person was none other than the biggest name among the auditionees, the current popular idol Ji Chen.

Ji Chen was originally an actor, but he did not have any particularly noteworthy representative works. However, a few years ago, he participated in a very popular variety show and became an overnight sensation. He was called the "national male god" by his fans because of his handsome appearance and boy-next-door charm. In addition to the marketing hype from his company, he gained many fans in just a few years. Although there were a lot of negative rumors about him, such as playing favorites and suppressing younger actors, his fans did not believe them at all and firmly believed that those were just rumors created by insignificant stars trying to bring down their beloved idol. His popularity remained unaffected.

Ji Chen walked confidently up the red carpet, with his toes tracing a straight line and his steps measured and slow. When he approached the camera, he slowly stopped and tilted his lips to the camera, throwing a flirtatious look. Then he stood confidently in place, waiting for the judges' praises.

Ji Chen had been spoiled by his fans in recent years. Even if he just posted a selfie, tens of thousands of fans would cry and shout in the comments, saying that he was the most handsome and that they loved him. His popularity brought him numerous opportunities, and he was constantly invited to do TV commercials. In his mind, as long as he was willing to accept, he was definitely the best choice for the endorsement.

The director's face was expressionless, and Ji Chen stood still without looking at anyone. The judges sitting next to them were holding their breath and trying to reduce their presence. Those familiar with Director Liu knew that this was the prelude to his anger.

The assistant director was also at a loss for words. Was this exaggerated performance portraying the allure of nobility or the seduction of coquetry? Was the company blind to want to skip the audition and finalize the deal with this level of talent?

A nearby crew member noticed the tense atmosphere and quickly spoke up, "Next up, Su Nuo."

Unexpectedly, Ji Chen's face turned dark when he didn't receive any comments. He rolled his eyes and turned around, walking back with quick steps. He happened to pass by Su Nuo, who was bowing to the judges. Ji Chen lowered his head disdainfully and sneered, "GRACE really has ruined its reputation. They let all kinds of messy people come for auditions."

His voice was loud enough for everyone around to hear. Although Ji Chen seemed to be speaking to Su Nuo alone, the volume sounded like he was talking to everyone.

Su Nuo didn't care. He straightened his collar and walked into the camera.

The moment he entered; his aura changed. The judges were stunned for a second and instinctively sat up straight, carefully observing his every expression and movement.

Although Su Nuo had a refined and elegant appearance, and his external conditions were excellent, because of his young age, he looked pure and transparent, with a voice that was soft and weak. He had nothing to do with the words "mysterious" and "enticing".

But no one expected that once he stood under the camera, he became a completely different person. The sense of weakness brought on by his age was instantly covered up. He walked slowly on the red carpet, exuding elegance and nobility in every movement, like a mysterious medieval prince walking out of a painting.

His face was calm and slightly cold, but as he approached, his gaze slowly swept over the camera, his long eyelashes trembling slightly, and there was an extreme seduction in his eyes.

Noble, mysterious, tempting - he had no movement or expression, yet managed to perfectly blend these three qualities together, making everyone's heart tremble involuntarily.

He stood under the camera, as if emitting light.

The director, who was originally expressionless, gradually relaxed after a brief surprise. When Su Nuo finished his performance, he finally showed the first smile since entering the audition room.

The judges next to him also couldn't help but relax, thinking to themselves that he was indeed a first-rate director in the industry, and his vision was truly incomparable. It was no wonder he insisted on calling Su Nuo to audition. Compared to the others, he was clearly superior. As for Ji Chen, who was highly recommended above, it was difficult to say.

Although Ji Chen and a few others stood at the back and couldn't see Su Nuo's performance, just by looking at his back, they had a feeling of being immersed in the atmosphere. It wasn't until the director exclaimed "not bad" that Ji Chen was pulled back to reality.

Ji Chen had a bad feeling in his heart.

Sure enough, just as Su Nuo turned around to leave, the director called him back.

The director tapped the table and said in an approving tone, "Very good, it's you."

The few others who came to audition were all shocked. Even if they had a premonition, they didn't expect the endorsement to actually fall on a newcomer. Even GRACE had only experienced this once, several years ago. It is important to know that with the rapid development of the internet, when brands choose spokespersons, they are more likely to consider the star's influence, in order to drive consumption through the star's fan group. Moreover, GRACE's influence back then was not as great as it is now.

Even more unbelievable was that the audition wasn't even over yet, but the selection had already been made on the spot.

Zou Yan didn't expect the decision to be made on the spot. He laughed loudly and talked non-stop, unlike his cautious demeanor when he came. "Liu Dao has always been in charge of GRACE's product endorsements. He never looks at qualifications or popularity when selecting people. A few years ago, Sun Yi was chosen by him at first glance and entered the entertainment industry. Now he has won the Best Actor award..."

The surrounding staff quietly looked over when they heard the commotion.

Su Nuo frowned and wanted to remind him, but hesitated and didn't speak. Hengxing's scale was very small, with only a few agents. Agents like Zou Yan have to handle more than 10 artists under their wing. His mind was focused on the artist he had been with for several years, and Su Nuo and his group wouldn't see him for ten days or half a month. Naturally, they were not familiar with him, so it was not easy to interrupt him.

Zou Yan's ability was limited. He didn't know how to adapt to changing situations, was a bit arrogant, and lacked foresight. Therefore, his artist who had been with him the longest for almost 5 years had not even made it to the third tier.

Su Nuo walked quickly outside, under the gaze of many people.

Zou Yan was happy and didn't pay any attention to Su Nuo's silence. He caught up and continued, "I knew you would definitely be chosen. I knew it when Liu Dao called me..."

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Ji Chen walked out from the corner and looked at the two figures thoughtfully. His originally gloomy face suddenly brightened.

He smiled and said, "Did Liu Dao call personally?"

The assistant looked at his face and didn't understand why Ji Chen, who had just looked gloomy, suddenly changed his expression. She didn't dare to say much and cautiously asked, "Huh?"

But Ji Chen didn't say anything else. The smile on his face disappeared again, and he walked straight towards the nanny car.

The young assistant looked at his back, frowned and ran after him. She couldn't help but complain in her heart. Ji Chen's personality was gloomy, irritable, and vengeful. He was not the gentle and courteous person that his fans thought he was. If his persona were to collapse one day, she didn't know how his fans would feel.

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