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Chapter 491: Fresh Blood from China
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Qin Guan shot a supercilious look at them. "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
"We want to join the crew!" They held their hands up, as if they were in class. "We are going to Buenos Aires!"
"Tell me the truth! Don't tell me that you are following your tutor. You must need my help. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come to me."
Qin Guan wasn't fooled by the cute curly-haired brothers. He had been exposed to their lies before.
"Fine, we are in love. We fell in love with two Argentinian sisters. We want to take advantage of summer vacation and follow them to their hometown."
Qin Guan looked at the boys in their pink bubbles. "So?"
"Our tutor said that if we could persuade you to start work immediately, he would cover their flight tickets home. We really want to follow our sweethearts home, so we accepted the deal."
Qin Guan smiled, looking at them from head to toe. "Okay. I'll join the crew as soon as I finish working on 'America's Next Top Model'."
"When?"
"Tomorrow."
The next day, Qin Guan arrived at the site of the final competition with a heavy bag.
The eliminated girls were called again to participate in the show of an American top brand outside the New York Music Hall. The best model of the show would be the winner.
There were only three girls left after the previous episodes. They were neither rebellious lesbians, nor sincere Catholics. They were well-balanced candidates. They shared the same submissive personality though. They had been naked before the camera and worked with a huge python before. Although they had been horrified, they had tried their best.
That was the basic criteria for a qualified model and the fundamental element that a brand chose a model by. Without any judges, the KLS fashion company had selected two of them.
Sana and Eve cried their eyes out together, while Lily went out sadly. Everyone knew that the time for the final battle had come.
Night fell in New York. The stage looked splendid under the gorgeous lights. As a top model, this was the first time Qin Guan was going to be in the audience. He felt a little strange.
Qu attracted his attention with a subject he was interested in.
"Have you decided about the script yet? When will you join the crew?"
"Tomorrow."
Qu looked at her nails. "Okay. I have talked with the director. That film will not take you long. You can go to Hawaii afterwards. I'll meet you there."
"What for?"
"I have made an appointment for an audition for the '50 First Dates' leading part. The director and the producer will go there to look for shooting locations."
Qin Guan tried to remember the script. He had been absorbed in "Lost Embrace" the previous night and had just read through the others quickly.
He nodded at her. "So you won't come to Buenos Aires with me?"
"No, we have a tight schedule. You'd better wait for Xue Wanyi in New York."
"What? Sister Xue is coming?"
"Yes, she's coming for you. She is working hard for your career. She sent the best New Silk Road models for your free subordinate contract with IMG in New York. If an agreement can be reached, you could do anything you like in the American fashion circle at a pretty low price."
Surprised, Qin Guan turned his head around, looking at her eyes behind the glasses. They were misty. "What did you and Sister Xue do to make the two tycoons show mercy on me?"
Qu Xuemei lifted her frames.
"We made a plan for Asian models to penetrate the American fashion circle. The plan is supported by New Silk Road. They will bring the latest winner of the New Silk Road competition. The female winner will sign a contract with the two tycoons. Beauties will be pouring into their companies in an endless stream. Compared to the limitations of male models, female models can do more. In a few days, Sister Xue will bring the first group to America."
"It's a pity that you'll leave earlier. You could have given them advice..."
Her phone rang in her handbag.
"Hello? I'm here. Where are you?"
Qu pointed to the phone and told Qin Guan, "What an efficient woman. She's coming!" Then she told Sister Xue about the current situation.
Sister Xue was very excited. She jumped up, not caring about her image before the girls.
"Wait, I'll bring the girls to you. Is that okay? Fine!"
Sister Xue had won a precious chance for those rookies. It was a great opportunity for them to learn about the traditional modelling circle. They could get first-hand knowledge on the taste and demand of American brands.
As they drove in a long business car, the excited Chinese girls set their feet on a new stage.
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Chapter 492: Lv Yan the Cleaner
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Before going out, Sister Xue saw Lv Yan, the cleaner and assistant of the group.
The tall girl, who had dark yellow skin, was looking at the chatting beauties with envy. Compared to those girls, who had big eyes and fair skin, she looked like an ugly duckling.
Sister Xue felt tender as she saw the anxious flame in her narrowed eyes. "Why are you still here, Lv Yan? We have so many models, but only one assistant. Follow us. Quick! You can clean this up when we return."
Grateful, Lv followed everyone out. She knew Sister Xue had given her a chance.
The sky was completely dark and all the lamps around the square were lit up. When their makeup was ready, the supermodels gathered backstage. During the weeks they had lived together, they hadn't become friends. They were each other's arch enemies.
Born in a country full of confident people, each girl was sure about her own strength. They believed that their failure didn't imply inferior ability.
There would be disputes, which the audience loved. When they were alone, the cameras recorded their real opinion on the others.
"This is pure lesbian discrimination. Models like me are very elegant," said the only model with a different sexual orientation.
"May God never forgive those infidels!" said a sincere Catholic, who claimed that she had devoted herself to God and refused to take off her clothes for a nude photoshoot.
"Are you kidding? How can a woman like her be one of the two finalists? She never cleaned the dormitory! She applied olive oil to her body and didn't bathe for days!"
The girl's room looked like a pigsty. Dirty underwear was lying everywhere on the floor. Even the photographer shivered. It was so disgusting!
"She looks like a whore with an enchanting smile. I'm a real professional, perfect for both commercial and high-end jobs."
Before the final competition, the two girls taking part had already torn each other down. That was the highlight of the program.
As the hostess, Tyra Banks was busy backstage. Qin Guan, who was sitting under the stage enjoying himself, finally saw the Chinese group.
Sister Xue was wearing a purple suit. Surrounded by a group of girls, she walked up to Qin Guan proudly and sat down next to him.
"It's bloody hot in New York! It's the same in China. I'm dying." Fanning herself with her handkerchief, Sister Xue looked at her beloved warrior.
Qin Guan was wearing a formal grey suit, a white shirt and brown leather shoes. Such a handsome guy.
She gestured behind Qin Guan. "These are your younger sisters. This is Du Juan, the No.1 model of New Silk Road. Say hello to each other. They need your help and guidance here in America."
Qin Guan turned around and saw a commotion.
Du Juan's fair skin blushed under Qin Guan's eyes. It turned pink, pinkish, purplish red... Sweat slowly appeared on her forehead.
"Hello, sir..." the slender girl murmured.
The other girls were in an even worse situation. One had difficulty breathing, one collapsed on the ground, and a third one couldn't speak. They had all gone crazy.
Qin Guan turned to Sister Xue helplessly. "Are these the best models in China? Do they expect to survive in America with such a mentality?"
Sister Xue shot a supercilious look at him. "They are all your fans. They grew up hearing inspirational stories about you. It's common to go mad when you meet your idol."
Qin Guan was speechless. Suddenly, he felt strange. Who did I just see among these girls? He slowly turned around again and found the only normal girl.
"Hey, tall lady! Yes, you! The one with the freckles! May I know your name?"
Lv Yan was surprised to see the legendary model talking to her. She pointed to her own nose. "Me?"
"Yes. Are you also a model?
"No, no! I'm a newly-promoted assistant. I was a cleaner before," Lv Yan hastened to explain.
Qin Guan didn't say much. He just turned and whispered to Sister Xue, "In my opinion, Americans would love Lv and Du."
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Chapter 493: Buenos Aires
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
"What?" The word burst out of her mouth before she could lower her voice. "Why?"
"In their minds, Asians have yellow skin, narrow eyes, high cheekbones and a flat nose. Those are the standards of Asian beauties."
"There are so many beauties with distinctive faces. They prefer more noble features. Lv Yan is practically the perfect model. Her career in America could be more successful than Du Juan's."
"Believe me, Sister Xue. Take her to the makeup room. Train her and present her to IMG. I promise, I have a surprise for you."
Sister Xue raised her eyebrows as Qu made the decision for her. "Take the girl. She's good."
Lv Yan would never know that her most important opportunity was decided in those few words. Du Juan seemed to be aware that something was going on. She shot a confused look at the ugly girl in the back row.
They all decided on a plan for the next day. Suddenly, music started playing and the final competition began.
Gorgeous girls in avant-garde outfits walked on the stage. The Chinese girls opened their mouths in surprise.
"The first and third model are not stepping along to the rhythm."
"You're right. They are walking to the wrong beat. If Professor Li was here, she would have beat them."
"Ha ha! This is hilarious! She is waving at the audience, but her posture is all wrong!"
Jay and Qin Guan ignored the comments. Jay was smiling among the chatting girls. It's important to speak a foreign language.
Qin Guan buried his face in his hands. Short training is not beneficial for girls without a solid foundation.
The girls on the stage could only be classified as commercial models. None of them was qualified to work for a top brand, which would attract attention to the program in the future.
The TV station wouldn't focus on such details though. They just needed a program with high audience ratings. The future development of those girls would depend on themselves.
When Sana and Yazi came out at last, all the Chinese girls smiled.
The cameras turned to the slender Asian girls with the classic features. Their meaningful smiles could only be understood by Chinese people. The girls watched the two models on the stage.
Thanks to Tyra Banks' training, they were actually pretty good. To an outsider's eyes, they looked completely transformed.
To attract the audience, Jay tentatively asked Qin Guan about his opinion on them and repeated their advantages again and again. It seemed that, thanks to the program, the two girls had been accepted in the fashion circle.
Each girl had a dream. The show was conveying a message to the audience through the cameras: Even a sparrow can turn into a phoenix.
The lively party finally came to an end. The curtain fell and the crew left. So did Qin Guan. Lv Yan had gotten the chance she had long dreamed about. The next day, the Batiste brothers followed the film crew to the airport along with the two Argentinian girls.
Ever since the Spanish colonists had retreated from Argentina, Buenos Aires had become the largest immigrant city of the country. Soccer was the first thing people thought of at the mention of Argentina.
Its capital, Buenos Aires, was an ordinary city. If one was a soccer fan though, it was definitely worth visiting.
Qin Guan went out of the airport and realized that people there did not speak English. The official language of Argentina was Spanish.
Out of hatred for America, people there refused to accept dollars. Foreign visitors were allowed to change dollars at the banks though. According to the exchange rate, one peso was more valuable than one Chinese yuan.
Qin Guan followed the senior directors into a bus heading for the urban area. He had a strong premonition that the film would require hard work.
After passing by the presidential palace on May Square, going through the most bustling business areas and seeing the most chaotic fashionable buildings, they finally reached the old town.
The copper roofs of the buildings had become green due to oxidation, and the crowded, dirty streets were out of order. There was domestic sewage everywhere.
The real charm of Buenos Aires did not lie in May Square, La Boca, Santelmo or Palermo, but in the corners of those streets.
The new immigrants of different skin colors spoke broken Spanish. They were people who worked hard every day.
The educated tourists sighed with emotion at the sight of the messy streets. Without those rats shuttling around, the city would have looked better.
The rising sun brought a scent of corn cakes. The old residents of the ordinary street saw the novelty in that.
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Chapter 494: No Good
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An Asian young man was watching through the window of an underwear store. The golden sunshine was falling down on his body, adding warmth to the scene. The Argentinians smiled knowingly, accepting Qin Guan like welcoming a younger generation.
"Lost Embrace" told the story of a Jewish young man who had been thirsty for his father's love ever since he had been a child. He had lived in Argentina with his single mother. His father had abandoned them and headed to the battlefield of World War II.
He had never seen his father in his life. He was planning on applying for a Polish passport, so he could go to Europe and seek him.
The crew got to work. Qin Guan and his "mother" stayed in the store for two days. During that period, the director shot scenes one after the other, which confused Qin Guan.
He felt like a prop. Whenever the old men remembered him, they would turn the camera to him to take some shots. As a senior actor, Qin Guan was worried about the prospects of the film.
During the shooting, following the orders of the directing team, the photographer didn't take stills of any ordinary scenes.
That was terrible. Everyone knew that short films taken by DV would crumble at the slightest misstep. This was a formal 100-minute film, and half of the scenes had been shot like that. Would the audience be surprised while watching the movie?
Qin Guan raised this question directly. Director Luchant liked actors who were eager to learn and think for themselves.
Patiently, he explained to Qin Guan, "You can watch the film after it's edited. The camera uses the main actor's viewing angle as a point of view. That way, the audience will feel personally involved in the scene."
Qin Guan was not optimistic. Literary skills were actually not a must for indie films. The simplest way was always the best way to express oneself.
Three days passed like that. The Batiste brothers were happy all day long, while Qin Guan was yawning in the underwear store.
Bang! The whole crew suddenly poured into the small store, ruining the peaceful morning.
"What's going on? Is the film finished?"
"No. The separate shots are finished. Now we've come to the main actors."
Suddenly, Qin Guan cheered up. Finally, it's my turn.
A film was inserted into the VCR. Qin Guan sat in a chair before the television. Director Luchant sat behind the camera silently.
"Get ready, everyone! First scene! Three, two, camera!"
His words seemed to open a valve inside Qin Guan. After restraining himself for several days, he finally vented his surging emotions.
The old television was turned on. The film was the traditional baptism of a Jewish newborn baby. The baby was crying loudly. His mother and his relatives were there, but his father, the one he was most anxious to see, was absent.
The only sign of him was a shadow passing by. People said that this was his father. Qin Guan was absorbed in the film. His sparkling eyes were misty.
His slightly open lips were still. That boring film was very interesting to him. He was really eager to experience a father's love. While other kids were riding on their fathers' shoulders, he could only ease his sorrow with that vague shadow.
His surroundings were dark. The small dirty store set the basic tone of the film. The suppressing environment bored the young man, who was tired of this monotonous life. To Qin Guan, this was not just a film about his father, but also an outlet to save himself.
Before he could burst into tears, Luchant suddenly shouted, "Cut!" Both the crew and Qin Guan were taken aback.
Was that it? The shot should be longer to allow the actors to express themselves.
Qin Guan turned around in confusion and found Luchant waving at him. Does this mean that it wasn't good?
Qin Guan walked up to the directing team. "What's the matter, director? Is anything wrong?"
Luchant showed him the playback of the two-minute scene. "Can you spot any moment that's not harmonious?"
Qin Guan looked at himself carefully. Proper feelings, sincere emotions... There is nothing wrong... He shook his head.
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Chapter 495: A Father's Love
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Luchant pointed to Qin Guan's face on the lens. "You have never met your father, yet you admire him. What about the years you lived without him? The fact that he left without a message? Shouldn't there be some hatred?"
"Humans are complicated. No single emotion can express their feelings. You were pretty good in the scene, but that emotion was not enough. The audience will only feel warm. That's not enough. You must combine a lot of emotions together."
"The key lies in the slightest expression. You should make the audience remember you with even a move of your lips."
"That way, you'll live up to your Best Actor Award. You don't want the audience to come to the theater and pay only for your face. If you do, I shouldn't have placed great expectations on you. In that case, there is no need for you to shoot indie films. If you just take care of your face, commercial film directors will welcome you with open arms."
Luchant's words opened the gate to a mysterious country, where actors didn't rely on the muscles on their faces to act.
Qin Guan smoothed his costume and took a deep bow before the noble directors. Thank you for your trust and support, your guidance and experience, as well as your reminder. Another light tower in my career has been lit up.
Qin Guan returned to his chair, recalling his own father. His father had always been strict with him at home, but he'd always protected him outside. If he had never been in my life, my hatred for him would have been greater than my love.
Qin Guan gestured to the directors to start over. He could feel the true emotions of the character now.
Luchant was surprised, yet pleased. The young man seemed softer than before. Qin Guan was not acting now. He was the real Jewish boy.
Taking advantage of this, Luchant turned the camera on.
"Three, two, camera!"
The camera started filming. Qin Guan was sitting in his chair, hopeful and afraid, as if his father had never left him. The noise from the television broke up his reverie, bringing him back to reality and the days he had lived without his father.
The boy was suddenly depressed. His shaking lips and furrowed eyebrows betrayed his sorrow and grief. His clear eyes were misty, but the tears in them seemed reluctant to fall.
Everyone remained silent. They were all absorbed in the scene. After two minutes, the director said, "Cut!"
Everyone started moving, as if a "play" button had been pressed. They were trying to hide their feelings. They didn't want to cry alongside Qin Guan.
Their tears were like crystals. Floating in the air, covered in dust...
Suddenly, Qin Guan stood up and left. Standing by the side of the street with his backpack, he made a call.
After a while, a familiar voice was heard on the other end of the line.
"Hello? Son? It's late at night. What's the matter? Is something wrong? Did you lose money? Get up! Our son is on the phone!"
Suddenly, Qin Guan realized it was late at night in China. His call had woken his parents up.
"Son? What happened? America is not a good country indeed! If you are not happy, you can just come home..."
No questions asked, just a heart that loved unconditionally.
Qin Guan started crying again. "I miss you, dad..."
After a long silence, his father's voice started shaking. "Why are you being so corny? Hey, he said he misses me, not you!"
Qin Guan burst into laughter at his delighted voice. Suddenly, his sorrow faded away.
"Goodnight, dad. Wait for me at home..."
His father was still laughing on the phone. Qin Guan hang up with a smile. Suddenly, the Batiste brothers appeared behind him.
"Hey! What are you doing here? You scared me!"
The twins exchanged a glance before the elder one spoke.
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Chapter 496: Professionalism
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
"Our tutor was afraid that you'd get too absorbed into the film. He asked us to divert your attention and pull you back to reality."
"Yes," the younger brother confirmed before adding, "It's said that outstanding actors always tend to get caught up in the plot and go crazy. Characters that suffer from schizophrenia are especially influential to actors. The better the actor is, the more influenced they are."
Qin Guan sighed at their serious faces. "This depends on the mentality of the actor. Director Luchant shouldn't be worried about me. I have a strong heart. Let's go have dinner! My treat!"
One minute earlier, Qin Guan had been lost in tender memories, yet now he realized he was in the gourmet heaven of Buenos Aires.
Small traders filled the capital, making it hard to compare it to another city. Immigrants from various countries made up the tough unprivileged populace. In that immigrant city, one could find Chinese supermarkets and restaurants every couple of blocks. One could judge the tolerance of the city by the foreign immigrants living there.
Of course, if a Chinese visitor insisted on having Chinese food, there would be two possibilities. They were either acclimatized, or they were pretending to be something.
South Koreans were an exception. It was reasonable for them to miss their pickles while they gobbled down kebabs in China. They just wanted to highlight the sense of their presence.
The local gourmet food would be the best cure for Qin Guan's mood.
Asado was a typical Argentinian kebab. The mixture of pork, chicken, beef and sausage was cooked on air. Different juices ran down during the process, getting absorbed again by the materials thanks to the meat.
There were multiple tastes in the dish. Modern Argentinians would put all the food into one giant plate.
The three friends enjoyed their food together, chatting and smiling. As the scent lingered around one's teeth, one craved some Argentinian dumplings, which were inspired by traditional Chinese food. That alone made a trip to Buenos Aires worthwhile.
Qin Guan finished a plate of kebab and three huge dumplings stuffed with beef and carrots. Then he burped.
The three of them returned to the shooting location with the crew. The store remained the same, except for an aged actor. That was George, the actor who would be portraying Qin Guan's father.
By the time Qin Guan entered the store again, George was done with his makeup. He went out of the fitting room, wearing a pair of elegant glasses. He had only one arm, thanks to an injury he had suffered during the war.
Everything was in place. The warmest, most moving scene was about to begin.
"The first meeting of father and son. Three, two, camera!"
People were crowded on both sides of the street, where a running race would be held among the merchants.
Bored to death, Qin Guan was standing among the crowd, shaking his legs. He was expecting some kind of accident to happen. He was anxious to see the world in disorder.
As he had expected, there was an accident. A silent old man was standing beside him, watching him reluctantly in excitement. Qin Guan slowly turned to him, feeling the call of his blood.
They exchanged a silent glance. Suddenly, Qin Guan knew who he was. After such a long time, his father had approached him that noisy afternoon. He was not prepared for that moment. He had abandoned his plan of seeking his father in Europe.
Qin Guan was nervous. The scene he had thought about thousands of times vanished as soon as he met his real father. He could do nothing but run to escape from the man.
As the shot of the race was heard, he ran away. His father followed him closely.
The cameraman was panting, following Qin Guan's long legs and anxious face as the old man gasped.
The young man left the old man behind him. Finally, he hid in the underwear store, the place he hated the most. His mother was still busy working. As he looked at her back, he felt mixed emotions.
Luchant was sitting calmly in his chair, while the cameramen ran around. They followed Qin Guan with the cameras, trying to get the best angle.
Although he was an old man, George followed Qin Guan, who ran about seven times. When the time was up, he was supported by an assistant, returning to his hotel tiredly.
Just before Qin Guan could fall asleep, he heard Batiste telling inspirational stories about his co-stars.
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Chapter 497: Thank You
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
The tens of supporting actors in the film had been selected by the directing team among Spanish-speaking candidates. There were stage players, drama actors and indie film extras. Most of them were not professional actors.
They all loved indie films though. Some had even accepted the roles for free. Qin Guan got an even more extensive understanding of the foreign film circle. In his dream, all Chinese actors possessed such awareness, and the directors of the sixth generation were crying tears of joy.
It was a pity that it was only a dream. Qin Guan woke up in the small hotel. Suddenly, he was enlightened. He knew why that scene was so familiar.
Although it was another country, it really looked like the alleys of Shanghai. The doors of the different houses were close to each other, and ordinary everyday life was a trap for passion and ambition.
Young Argentinians were eager to escape that small world. They wanted to see a larger, more splendid world.
Feeling the joy of the city, Qin Guan washed his face and recovered from the previous exhausting day. Then he joined the shooting energetically.
They were shooting the final scene of the movie, where the whole spirit of the film lay.
They were in the same underwear store, but the boss of the stationery store across the street was now his father. Looking for a chance to get closer to Qin Guan, the old man had bought the store, which had been under bad management at the time.
The stubborn young man rejected the familiar stranger. Ashamed, his mother couldn't help but tell the truth when she saw how they got along.
Actually, his father hadn't abandoned him. His mother and the previous owner of the stationery store had had an affair. His father was the one who had been abandoned.
This was not a story about love, but about the difference between dreams and reality. Upon finding out the truth, Qin Guan went out of the underwear store, which he had considered his prison, for the first time. He went into the horrible stationery store, where his father was.
"Final scene! The embrace. Three, two, camera!"
Director Luchant blew the horn. After more than half a month, the film would come to an end. He felt like a mother holding her baby after carrying it for nine months.
All the onlookers were watching them quietly. This was the final scene between the talented Asian actor and George.
"Dad..."
Qin Guan uttered the strange word with a shaking voice. The expression in his eyes was anxious, ashamed, excited and sad all at once.
The father and son looked at each other with deep emotion inside the empty store. After drifting for so many years, the lonely old man had finally reached his destination.
The wrinkles on George's face were twisted. No words or facial expressions could express his delight and comfort.
They walked over to each other, their bodies coming close naturally. The person they had longed for their whole lives was right in front of them. They opened their arms wide.
I love you, dad. Always.
I love you, son. Always.
The young man and the old man hugged each other. Although it was only a half-embrace instead of the tight one Qin Guan had imagined, he still loved it. Sometimes, incomplete things were perfect. One cherished something more after losing it.
Nowadays, in materialistic societies, people are filled with fickle thoughts, but an ordinary life and true emotions are one's real destination.
Tears appeared on both of their eyes. Their warm emotions made even the directors, who had experienced many ups and downs in life, tear up.
The final scene was a miracle created by those two actors.
The cameras slowly stopped. Everyone looked at each other and said together, "Wonderful!"
"Cut!"
Qin Guan and George kept hugging each other. At the director's order, Qin Guan's snot spilled out.
George was not angry. He rubbed his face on Qin Guan's shoulder instead.
"Snot and tears. We are even now..."
Laughing, they embraced each other again. "Thank you for your support. I want to thank both the director for this chance and you for your guidance."
There were predestined relationships among people. In Qin Guan's opinion, this was the most lovely crew he had worked with.
At the airport, he watched the Batiste brothers and the two Argentinian girls say goodbye to each other with extreme sorrow while he talked about his next auditions with Qu Xuemei on the phone.
He told everyone goodbye and flew to Hawaii alone.
He had some auditions there. Then he would return to New York to join the Columbia visiting group. Qu focused on his final task, making good use of his schedule like the famous Eugenie Grandet.
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Chapter 498: Animal Actors
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
When Qin Guan got off the plane and experienced Hawaii's charm first-hand, he stopped complaining about the schedule.
He rented a roadster, put on a pair of large sunglasses, a flowery shirt, some shorts and slippers, and drove along the clean coastal road, singing Chinese songs happily.
In Hawaii, anyone not wearing flowery shorts felt like a square peg in a round hole. These were the only American islands where one could enjoy the beach and the waves.
The shooting location of the film were the two islands with the smallest population, far from the base of the local government and the famous tourist attractions.
Qin Guan had gone to audition for the leading part. Production would begin in September.
According to statistics, it was cooler in February and March, but the superstitious locals believed that the fish were mature in September.
Thus, they worked only in September, even if their work was just being a background for a romantic film.
Of course, the crew had their own reasons for going to Hawaii so early. These reasons also played an important role in selecting the protagonist.
It was the actors' affinity with animals.
In the film, the actors would have to cooperate with the marine species of a Hawaiian aquarium. An affinity with animals would be a great advantage in getting the part.
By the time Qu Xuemei and Qin Guan checked in at the hotel, someone had already beat them to it.
When they arrived at the interview location, Qin Guan saw Adam Sandler, his most powerful opponent, sitting on a stool and trying to befriend some of the supporting actors of the film.
The penguin and the sea lion were the stars of the aquarium. They were as smart as children. Qin Guan looked around him in interest, while Qu frowned at the scene. Recalling the names of the actors and the director of the film, she made a decision.
"Excuse me? My actor was notified about an audition. When will the audition begin?"
The assistant was surprised. Several groups had arrived there one after the other. At the sight of Adam Sandler, they had retreated on their own initiative, or had a few words with the director before leaving. It seemed like the Asian actor wanted to have a try though.
Excited, he led them over to the director, Peter Segal.
"New candidate for the audition, sir!" Peter Segal had been sleeping in the coolest corner of the aquarium, wearing a large straw hat.
"What? New candidate?" Segal woke up. Rubbing his misty eyes, he took a look at the newcomers.
The image of the new actor became clearer and clearer.
He was tall with clean short hair. His skin color and figure were perfect, and he was wearing a simple flowery shirt and a pair of shorts, exposing the muscles on his arms and legs.
Qin Guan took off his sunglasses to reveal his charming face.
"What a magnificent scoundrel..." the director murmured to himself. Qin Guan was the spitting image of the protagonist. A playboy through and through.
Coming back to his senses, Segal stood up.
"Are you here for the leading role?"
"Yes."
"Follow me." Segal took off his straw hat, leading Qin Guan over to Adam Sandler.
Appearance was not the key. There were two other essential requirements.
When Qin Guan sat behind Adam, he found out about the first one.
There was a penguin and a sea lion in front of them. They were the most important characters in the film besides the humans.
Adam was playing with the penguin, whose name was Little Pea. This was the first time Qin Guan had ever had to flatter an animal. Naturally, he was at a loss.
He tried to recall his grandma's words, who liked keeping pets. You have to show your friendly side to the animal. Animals with high IQ want to see a sincere attitude.
Qin Guan nodded at Adam politely. He must be as helpless as I am.
Qin Guan was wrong this time. Not everyone was as busy as him. Adam had known about the film for some time. As a result, he remained calm when he saw his smile.
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Chapter 499: Farce in the Aquarium
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
When Qin Guan sat down as well, Director Segal said, "Are you Qin Guan? The audition is simple. What you have to do is flatter these two babies. The more friendly you are, the better. Try your best."
Adam was a little nervous. When Qin Guan headed to the center of the aquarium, he walked over to the director. "Director, did I make any mistakes during my performance? Why do you want to interview other actors?"
Segal looked at Adam. The young man was a good comedian. Shocked by the appearance of the Asian boy though, Segal had the impulse to use that magnificent scoundrel in the film.
If the actor cooperated well with the two animals… Actually, no. If the two animals were not aggressive with him, Segal would be inclined to choose Qin Guan.
Of course, that was a big "if". Adam felt the threat though. That Asian actor would be his arch enemy.
He concentrated on Qin Guan, holding his breath as he watched his opponent.
He was familiar with the script. The Asian actor was very suitable for the role. Adam's appearance was his only shortcoming. He looked honest and cute, but he was not very handsome.
A handsome guy would attract a female audience. Everyone knew that. The Asian actor was a natural heartthrob.
Adam was feeling desperate, while Segal was happy to have found the actor. The situation was getting strange.
Standing between the short cute penguin and the fierce sea lion, Qin Guan decided to begin with the former. Putting on his most sincere smile, he handed some fresh fish to Little Pea.
The smart penguin exerted its unique skill by pecking at Qin Guan's hand vigorously.
Qin Guan was just as smart though. He drew his hand back immediately, leaving a small fish struggling on the penguin's beak.
Qu spit out the water she'd been drinking. Segal almost fell down.
Little Pea didn't stop though. As a noble penguin, it spared no intruder. It rushed up to Qin Guan at full speed with its pointed beak.
Unprepared, Qin Guan was caught by the penguin.
"Ouch!" His bare ankle was attacked. A man and a penguin were running around, chasing each other all over the platform.
"Help! Ouch!"
Qin Guan was attacked again. He had no intention of befriending Little Pea anymore. He just wanted to escape from the penguin.
Segal buried his face in his hands helplessly. Adam burst into laughter. Being a careful man, he asked a crucial question while everyone else was focused on Qin Guan.
"Where is Strong, the sea lion?"
His question immediately attracted attention. The Asian guy seemed to be hated by all animals. Where was the sea lion?
His question was answered soon. As Qin Guan ran to the corner of an artificial hill with a long gentle slope, the sea lion got on the stage solemnly. Qin Guan was looking back to check the distance between him and Little Pea.
"Look out! Qin Guan! Behind you!"
"Oh, no! Strong!"
Screaming, the sea lion jumped out of the pond and hit Qin Guan.
Bang! Qin Guan had no time to do anything. He fell down on the ground.
The fat sea lion adjusted its posture fast. Little Pea had rushed over as well. The two of them exchanged a glance before they took action.
Strong slowly crushed Qin Guan with its heavy belly while Little Pea remained in place, ready to act.
Three, two, one… Peck!
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Chapter 500: Common Animal Enemy
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"Ouch!" The unreasonable attack surprised everyone, making them burst into laughter.
"Ha ha ha!" No one felt sympathy for Qin Guan, not even the trainer. They forgot to save the poor guy from this predicament.
Adam was so happy that he stuffed a fish into his mouth by accident.
Strong thought that Little Pea was inefficient and decided to take action personally. As the star of the aquarium, the sea lion was good at acting and clapping its hands. It was as simple as eating and drinking for it.
As it rolled down Qin Guan's back. the disgusting man raised his face blankly. Strong began to clap against Qin Guan's face with its forelegs...
"Ha ha ha..."
"Trainer, go help him..."
Segal was laughing. He must be a common animal enemy. The director sighed to himself. It seemed that the Asian actor would not be playing in the film.
By the time they rescued Qin Guan from the fighting animals, he was not in as good a mood as he had been upon arriving. His handsome face looked funny. There were some scales on his skin, and his short hair looked like a nest.
"Are you okay?"
Finally, the depressed man got comforted by humans.
"Sister Qu... I cannot do this film..." Qin Guan grew a backbone as he cried his eyes out.
After that chaos, the crew set Qin Guan up in a comfortable corner, leaving him to rest. Everyone would look at him carefully as they passed by, trying to restrain their laughter.
Qu had a discussion with Segal. The result of the audition was clear. Taking advantage of this, Adam, who had won the part, sat down next to Qin Guan.
"I'm Adam Sandler." The honest comedian stretched his hand out to Qin Guan happily.
"Hello, I'm Qin Guan."
Adam was thankful for the penguin and the sea lion, who had weeded his potential opponent out.
"If it wasn't for your unique character, Qin Guan, I would have lost this chance. Thank you so much."
Qin Guan was speechless. The guy continued his attack though. "It must be awful to have such a personality. You can't act in a film involving animals, like a Disney show or a move like 'Anaconda'... Little Pea and Strong are well-trained pets after all. Have you ever cooperated with a python or a leopard as a model?"
Adam was taking pleasure in Qin Guan's misfortune. Qin Guan shivered at the thought.
Adam wanted to say a few more words to him though. The Asian actor was very attractive, but God was fair with everyone.
Qu, who was done talking with Segal, shouted at Qin Guan. "It's all settled! Come and say goodbye to the director. We are going back to New York. There are few animals in big cities..."
"I'm coming!"
As he watched Qin Guan and Qu walk away, Adam tried to comfort the young man for a last time, "See you around, my friend. New York is a good place. There are few mosquitoes there..."
Actually, this was his final attack on Qin Guan.
When they were on the airplane, Qu asked Qin Guan, "If animals really hate you so much, you must get bitten by mosquitoes every day. Do you?"
"Maybe insects are an exception."
"Cong Nianwei is so unlucky. If you get surrounded by cockroaches, she will abandon you immediately."
Thank you so much. You are so good at small talk.
Their different opinions made it useless to talk. Only Cong Nianwei could comfort Qin Guan. When they were together in bed, Qin Guan told her about his terrible experience.
"That explains it. There are cockroaches in every apartment in the building, except ours. Ever since we arrived in New York, I have never needed to hang the mosquito net. Besides, all the plants you have been taking care of have died. That potted plant we have is withering. You have only watered it once!"
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