LWDC Chapter 26

Chapter 26: The Radiant Men

Chapter 26: The Radiant Men

Chapter 26: The Radiant Men

Regardless of Su Cenxi’s understanding of the New Model Competition, the program schedule was proceeding at a rapid pace.

After some time, Su Cenxi was called to a film and television center to shoot promotional photos.

Other programs might just have people pose casually, as long as they look good, but this program couldn’t do that. It wasn’t that the program team explicitly forbade being too casual, but everyone knew that this program was full of supermodels, and no one dared to complete any photo shoot perfunctorily, or they would definitely be ridiculed behind their back. Fortunately, before Su Cenxi arrived, the studio had already discussed the plan. Therefore, whether he was standing or sitting, shooting solo or having to composite group shots later, he handled everything with ease.

But when shooting the second set of photos, Su Cenxi suddenly became uneasy.

Because Duan Yunhong inexplicably appeared in the studio.

When Su Cenxi caught sight of him, he was stunned: I’m doing a solo shoot, what’s he doing here! Even if ST is shooting next door, can’t he just concentrate on staying there!

Well, after being targeted by Duan Yunhong a few times, Su Cenxi had a bit of PTSD when it came to this ST director.

Ning Fei noticed Su Cenxi’s sudden tension, and glanced at Duan Yunhong, who had stopped next to him. He opened his shirt, took out a cigarette case, opened it, tapped out a cigarette, then waved the cigarette in front of Duan Yunhong, and then nodded towards the door.

The two of them tacitly left the studio together, as if they were going for a smoke.

In fact, as soon as they went out, Duan Yunhong said, “I don’t smoke. Go yourself. The smoking room is over there.”

“Nonsense, do I not know you don’t smoke?” Ning Fei put away the cigarette. “I don’t smoke either. I just called you out. Otherwise, you’ll scare Su Cenxi into a robot.”

Duan Yunhong sneered, “He’s scared by just one look? If I directly ask him questions on the show, wouldn’t he faint?”

“Go ahead and ask, Judge Duan.” Ning Fei leaned against the corridor window, amused. “When the time comes, he’ll be timid and inarticulate, and you’ll have a fatherly look on your face, saying ‘Let me test you,’ and you might become a viral meme. You better do what you say.”

Duan Yunhong sneered again.

He was indeed serving as a judge on this program. Ning Fei had teased him countless times since he found out.

“Seriously, what did you come here for?” Ning Fei looked at the door of the next studio. “Aren’t there enough supermodels at ST for you to look at? Do you have to come and stareSu Cenxi? He’s at least in the MDC top 50, is his promotional photo shoot going to ruin your reputation?”

After a pause, Ning Fei looked strange. “Honestly, the way you keep focusing on Su Cenxi, I’m starting to suspect you have a crush on him.”

“…What the hell?” Duan Yunhong was so shocked that his eyes widened slightly. “Me, have a crush on him? How is that possible!”

Ning Fei chuckled, “If not, then not. No need to react so strongly. You’re going to attract people.”

“Isn’t it because you said those things!” Duan Yunhong said unhappily. “You know I don’t have a good impression of him. How could you have such an absurd guess?”

Ning Fei: “Who knows? Maybe you’re deliberately targeting him to lower his price, so you can buy Chen Xi Studio directly when he’s cheap?”

Duan Yunhong: “…Your imagination is too rich!”

Ning Fei: “Then what did you come to see? Don’t tell me you came to see me?”

“…” Duan Yunhong sneered. “Don’t flatter yourself. I just came to make sure he doesn’t screw up.”

“Even if you don’t trust him, you should trust my professional skills, right?” Ning Fei was a little dumbfounded. “Even if you don’t trust me, there’s still the stylist, photographer, program director, and a bunch of other people on set. Are none of them trustworthy?”

Duan Yunhong directly asked, “What, I’m in charge of the program. Can’t I come and see the promotional photo shoot?”

“Yes, yes, yes, then I’ll stand at the door with you. We’ll watch quietly, okay?” Ning Fei said helplessly. “If you go in, it’ll affect his shooting, wouldn’t that be harming your program? Oh, and everyone’s wearing D brand clothes in the group photos. If they don’t shoot well, you’ll offend the sponsor. So, let him perform well.”

Duan Yunhong narrowed his eyes. “Is he your artist or your son? Why are you protecting him so well?”

“Hey, a lot of managers are called ‘mom’ or ‘male mom’. It’s really not much different from taking kids to school.” Ning Fei shrugged. “But isn’t Director Duan also racking his brains for ST? I’m just concentrating the love that Director Duan spreads to so many supermodels on one artist. It’s normal, right?”

Duan Yunhong: “I didn’t give my love to those supermodels.”

Ning Fei: “Then who did you give your love to?”

Duan Yunhong: “…”

Ning Fei chuckled, reached out and hugged him. “Okay, just kidding. Anyway, you’ve given us work, so you should trust us, right? Go busy yourself. There’s nothing interesting to see about a small model’s photo shoot.”

Duan Yunhong stiffened his body, lowered his eyes to look at him. “Aren’t you afraid of being seen like this now?”

“Director Duan has already given our Cenxi opportunities. It’s normal for business partners to hug, right?” Ning Fei smiled in his ear before letting go and stepping back. “It’s been almost two weeks since we last met, right? You must be very busy recently, so I won’t bother you. Waiting for your message?”

Duan Yunhong’s fingers twitched, but finally hung down at his side, and replied, “Okay.”

Ning Fei nodded, and was about to say goodbye when Duan Yunhong added, “Going to see ST’s shoot?”

Ning Fei: “Can outsiders watch?”

Duan Yunhong: “Staff members are walking around, what’s there not to see?”

Ning Fei smiled. “Okay, let’s go take a look.”

So the two of them walked together towards another studio, Duan Yunhong still discussing work-related topics with a serious face as they walked. “Do you really want me to ask Su Cenxi questions during the competition?”

“You can ask. It doesn’t matter if they’re a little difficult…”

*

The news of Su Cenxi becoming a guest on the New Model Competition really sparked a wave of discussion.

Mainly, many people still remembered him being embarrassed by the ST director and supermodel together, and then fainting in public. Now he had turned around and become one of the important guests of the competition organized by ST. Everyone had a bit of a “watching the drama” mentality, waiting for gossip about him making a fool of himself on the show to be exposed. However, this was only a small point of attention for the audience regarding this competition. What everyone cared more about was, of course, the competition itself, which was full of promotional Gimmick.

Global famous streaming media, multinational large model agency, top luxury brand, fashion magazine, and a large pile of dazzling supermodels and famous models… It can be said that the best fashion resources that can be gathered in the Greater China region, no, globally, are all here. Everyone inside and outside the industry was waiting to see what kind of luxurious variety show could be made with this configuration, and whether the effect was worthy of these top resources.

The program began filming in such an atmosphere of great anticipation.

On the first day of recording, the program team set up a red carpet outside the performing arts center. All the judges, guests, and sponsor representatives had to make a shining appearance from here. N media and the on-site large screen broadcasted the red carpet live, all major media crowded the media area, and fan groups and audiences surrounded one side of the red carpet. There was also a signing area, an interview area, and a mobile high-speed camera, specifically to shoot charming slow-motion shots of each guest. It can be said that the program team provided everything that a luxurious red carpet today has.

Su Cenxi was mainly wearing the Y brand today, and all other accessories on his body were basically provided by the luxury brands that cooperated with the program. ST didn’t make things difficult for him when selecting the products, so the entire look was well-matched, and he looked radiant, completely living up to the name of MDC ranking and topic supermodel. He also lived up to expectations today. From the moment the limousine door opened, all of his movements were smooth and handsome. Not only did his long legs walk out the steps of a supermodel, but also his poses for photos and interactions with fans were all in perfect condition.

Ning Fei was standing in the staff area at the end of the red carpet, and when he looked up and saw Su Cenxi’s beautiful face on the on-site big screen, he couldn’t help but take out his phone and take a bunch of photos of the screen.

Su Cenxi’s face was his advantage and also his disadvantage in being a supermodel, it just depended on how it was utilized and enhanced. Today it was obviously utilized very well. As one of the styling decision-makers, Ning Fei smiled because he had made the right decision.

Turning a good hand into an even better one, his favorite kind of easy game.

After most of the models had walked the red carpet, it was time for the judges’ red carpet. The first one was Duan Yunhong. When he got out of the car, the Welfare of flashing lights was no less than a supermodel’s appearance. This was not surprising, after all, he had always been very low-key, and rarely appeared in public. Now, standing under the spotlight with so many titles, and with a very good appearance, he would naturally be favored by the cameras.

“You say I could debut, you’re the one who could debut…” Ning Fei muttered, then raised his phone and took a few close-up photos of Duan Yunhong’s face on the screen. Under such a direct shot, this director was even better than the supermodels under him. Ning Fei couldn’t help but sigh: I’ve really been eating well this time…

–Should I come back to this world for a vacation later?

Ning Fei was pondering, when he suddenly heard a loud shout from the noisy crowd behind him: “Fei Fei–!!!”

It was very clear, but Ning Fei didn’t take it seriously. In this kind of occasion, there were many crazy fans screaming for celebrities. He was about to send the photos he had taken of Duan Yunhong to the man himself and attach a tease, when he heard several girls behind him continue to shout: “Fei Fei! Ning Fei Fei! Turn around, turn around!”

Ning Fei then realized something, turned around, and directly met the gazes of several excited girls outside the fence.

Ning Fei looked left and right, pointed to himself: Me?

The girls nodded, raised their hands and waved quickly, signaling Ning Fei to come over.

Ning Fei hesitated for a moment, but still walked to the fence. “What’s the matter?”

“It’s like this, we originally wanted to send flowers to Cenxi to congratulate him, but there’s no opportunity for close contact today. Can you help us pass them on!” The girls immediately handed out two bouquets of flowers, one large and one small. “The large bouquet is for Cenxi, and the small bouquet is for you!”

Ning Fei looked at the two bouquets of flowers. Even the small one was bright and beautiful enough. Not to mention the large one, which was directly in a Hug bucket. He was a little dumbfounded. “How come I have one too?”

“We’re Cenxi’s Career fans! Cenxi’s career has taken off again since you came back. That’s great!” The girls were so excited that they were a little incoherent. “Gu Hechen, that smelly man, is really in the way. Please let our Cenxi walk the flower path!”

As they spoke, they held up a teddy bear doll that was half a person tall and explained, “This is a collaboration between Teddy and the Y brand. The bear’s clothes are a full set of Y brand, and it matches Cenxi so well! Please pass it on to him together!”

Ning Fei understood. These were rich women coming to support him.

“I can accept the flowers, but forget about the teddy bear. Such a beautiful and expensive bear is more suitable as your bedside knight. But I still thank you for Cenxi. Thank you for supporting Cenxi’s career.” Ning Fei called an assistant over and took the flowers. “Don’t bring gifts to the venue in the future. It’s a small matter to be squeezed, but it’s a big matter if you get hurt, and it’s easy to cause chaos. Next time there’s an opportunity, let Cenxi sign autographs for you on the spot.”

Kaslin came with the assistant to see what was happening. Hearing that Ning Fei, who was always so sarcastic, could say such Coax people words, she gave him a few surprised glances.

The girls nodded one after another and wanted to chat a few more words, but Ning Fei excused himself to go to work and said goodbye neatly. The assistant next to him carried the flower bucket that almost blocked the road ahead, and Ning Fei himself held the small bouquet of flowers in one hand while operating his phone with the other. Kaslin gestured that she could help him carry it, but he didn’t give it to her.

They walked away, but didn’t notice that at the end of the red carpet in the distance, above the steps, a radiant and handsome man was silently withdrawing his observing gaze.