Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 35: Replacing the Star for a Magazine Photo Shoot
"Jiayi, you’ll replace Jian Meiyi and finish the promotional photoshoot for the magazine first. Then you can look for another actress to replace Jian Meiyi for the television commercial shoot, which should save some time,"
Samuel’s voice caused a stir in the advertising department.
Jiayi was stunned. What? She was to replace Jian Meiyi in a commercial?
Jian Meiyi was a lunatic, had Samuel lost his mind as well?
"Mr. Gu, I’m not a star, and I have no experience in shooting, I can’t do it..." Jiayi hastily declined.
"Yes, Mr. Gu, she’s just a new face, not even a newcomer," 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
The manager of the advertising department was also anxious. The general manager’s thinking was always different from others, but today it was just too outrageous.
"Exactly, I want a brand-new face," said Samuel, stroking his chin.
The current audience liked freshness the most. Using a new face might attract more attention than the same old faces on the screen all the time.
He then turned his face slightly and looked at Jiayi, asking for her opinion in a very gentlemanly manner, "What do you think, are you willing to help out with this?"
Jiayi paused, a lightbulb went off in her head. If her photo were to appear in the magazine, her family or acquaintances might see it and possibly come looking for her!
After all, JJ was a big company with strong and extensive promotions.
Without a second thought, she nodded: "I’m an employee of JJ, and of course, I’d like to contribute to the company."
"In that case, there’s no problem! We will package it with youth and vitality. Action!"
At Samuel’s command,
In no time at all, Jiayi was pushed into the makeup room by a group of makeup artists and stylists.
When Jiayi came out, the photographer and the manager of the advertising department brightened up.
She was dressed in a pure white V-neck T-shirt with a tennis skirt that reached her thighs, her hair inspired by the airy forest look was a little messy but naturally rested on her shoulders.
The fragrance of youth and first love spread in the small space.
"Good!" The photographer was inspired and had Jiayi step up on stage, exclaiming loudly, "Just strike some poses at will."
The spotlight turned on, and all eyes focused on the girl on stage.
Jiayi took a deep breath, feeling the spotlight for the first time.
She was a bit stiff at first, but gradually, she became more natural and skilled.
Flipping her hair, looking up, smiling, applying lotion...
After changing a few outfits, the girl took on even more varied poses.
Some lively, some innocent, some pure, some full of ethereal beauty.
The photographer got more and more excited, changing angles constantly.
The sound of "click, click" filled the studio.
Meanwhile, outside Xiongchi Building, Qiao Mina had sneakily followed Huo Zhenyang out, unnoticed by others.
Huo Zhenyang came out of the building, and as the driver opened the car door, ready to invite the Boss inside, a woman’s coquettish voice called out from the entrance: "President!"
Huo Zhenyang knitted his brows.
It was rare for the president to visit the subsidiary, and Qiao Mina wouldn’t let go of the opportunity for close contact, eager to leave an impression on the big Boss.
She secretly tidied her hair, adjusted her appearance, hurried forward, and revealed what she believed to be her most beautiful expression, introducing herself, "President, I’m Qiao Mina from the marketing department, just promoted to manager, and I was just at the advertising department."
The marketing department, wasn’t that the same department as that little girl?
Huo Zhenyang paused in his steps and glanced at the female employee who had run over, unimpressed: "Hmm."
Qiao Mina, overjoyed, stepped forward a few more steps, flattering in line with what the man wanted to hear, "President, I also think that Miss Jian’s shoot wasn’t good, and she even insisted on finding a supporting role to set off. Ah, there was no need at all. The President is truly wise, finding the problem as soon as you arrived. It’s good that she was replaced!"
Huo Zhenyang’s eyes darkened: "If you think her approach was not good and you are part of JJ’s management, why didn’t you speak up at the time? You just allowed Jian Meiyi to carry on with her nonsense, letting one of your own department colleagues go up there to play a fool? What’s the point in mentioning this after the fact?"
Qiao Mina was stunned, not understanding why the originally calm president had suddenly changed his attitude: "I... President..."
"You’d better hone your skills more. I’ll give Samuel a heads-up." Huo Zhenyang couldn’t be bothered to say more, bent his slender waist, and got into the car.
The car turned and left the building, leaving Qiao Mina standing there dumbfounded, taking a long time to come to her senses, nearly spitting blood—she had misspoken and offended the president!
*
By late afternoon, just before closing time, colleagues in the marketing department received news.
Qiao Mina, who had just replaced Manager Cui as manager, was suddenly back to her original position—a regular employee.
The news caught everyone by surprise. It was said that Qiao Mina ran out, said a few words to the president, and then she got demoted.
She must have said the wrong thing and fell out of favor with the big Boss!
Qiao Mina sat at her desk all afternoon without leaving, looking as sour as poop.
Tang En’en couldn’t stop smiling.
But Jiayi had no time to smile, having spent the whole day taking pictures, she was simply too exhausted!
After work, Jiayi walked to where George had parked.
As soon as she got into the car, her bones felt like they were falling apart, and she fell asleep from fatigue.
Soon, the car arrived at the apartment and stopped downstairs.
"Miss Luo," George called out.
The girl leaned on the comfortable back seat sofa, her red lips twitched slightly, her long eyelashes tightly closed, showing no intention of getting up.
George continued to call, "Miss Luo, we’re home, it’s time to go upstairs."
The girl turned over and continued to be motionless.
There was a knock on the window.
George looked out, saw the Boss had come, quickly got out of the car and helplessly glanced back at the girl in the rear seat, "President..."
Huo Zhenyang stared at the girl in the back seat, sleeping like a lazy pig, a hint of a wry smile on his lips.
He bent down, picked the girl up from the car, and walked towards home with confident strides.
*
After a good sleep, Jiayi opened her eyes in the bedroom and it was already evening.
She stretched and was startled to find her clothes had been changed to pajamas.
Ah...
She seemed to have... fallen asleep in the car?
Was it George who carried her up? And then was it Auntie Li who helped her change clothes?
Yes, it must be...
Suddenly, the door creaked, and a figure leaned on the doorway.
"You’re awake?" The voice was gently mocking.
He’s back! Doesn’t he usually come back very late?!
Jiayi sat up, glanced at the time, and murmured, "You’re back early today."
"Hmm, otherwise how would I have carried you home and changed your clothes. Alright, come downstairs, it’s time to eat." The man’s tone was still commanding.
Wait a second—
Was it he who had carried her up?
That was one thing, but what about the clothes changing...
Jiayi’s face turned white: "Where’s Auntie Li?"
"Auntie Li had a relative getting married back in her hometown. She asked for leave last minute today to go celebrate." Huo Zhenyang’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Jiayi’s face fell. Of all times, Auntie Li had to take her leave right at this critical moment. Didn’t that mean she had been seen naked by this man!
But she could only put on her clothes, slip on her slippers, and follow the man downstairs like a little sidekick.
*
The photos of Jiayi came out unexpectedly well.
In just half a day, they caused a huge sensation within JJ.
After seeing them, Samuel ordered the advertising department to send them to magazines, to get them published in the advertising spaces immediately.
A moment later, the shrill ringing of the telephone on the desk jarred the air.
Samuel had just picked up the phone when he heard a voice like a roll of thunder on the other end, ferocious and displeased:
"Samuel Gu, get down here."
