Chapter 174 - 173 How Are You Still Sneaking Drinks!

Chapter 174: Chapter 173 How Are You Still Sneaking Drinks!

Xu Lingyue removed her baseball cap, revealing a fair and smooth face as delicate as a goose egg, soft and full.

She was tall and striking, with a captivating aura. Her pure and sweet demeanor was laced with elegance, and her pale red lips added a touch of sensuality.

And at such a close distance, even with Yang Genshuo’s eyesight, he couldn’t find a single flaw—her youthful vitality shone with natural beauty.

Moreover, she didn’t have that generic internet-celebrity face but one that was highly distinctive, which Yang Genshuo remembered at a glance.

‘Deserving of a starlet who can make a debut, even if not very famous… This beauty is surely worth noticing.’

However, once she opened her mouth, there was a bit… of a discrepancy.

“Give me the script.”

She was a bit standoffish to strangers, lacking the warmth Yang Genshuo anticipated from her appearance.

Guo Xiaozhi’s eyes were practically glued to her.

Why did he choose Xu Lingyue? Because he had seen the dramas she’d starred in!

And the price wasn’t high, only 300,000.

A dream come true.

The urban beauty from television dramas was right before his eyes, even more attractive than on TV, giving him the perfect opportunity to admire her.

The director handed the script to Xu Lingyue.

“Ms. Xu, please take a look at the script while I prepare for your screen test,” he said.

There are gaps even among directors.

Fang Wei was clearly at the bottom of the ladder, only able to shoot promotional videos with no chance to work on TV dramas or movies.

But his professionalism was commendable, sincerely doing each job well, and he had recently gained some recognition for his work in promotional videos and short dramas, otherwise he wouldn’t have commanded a price of 500,000 per project.

Xu Lingyue nodded slightly to Yang Genshuo and Guo Xiaozhi:

“Gentlemen, I’ll go over the lines first.”

Yang Genshuo frowned slightly, “Miss Xu, are you late?”

“Mm… There was heavy traffic on the road, and I was a bit delayed, my apologies.”

Her apology seemed insincere, as if it was doing well enough just to mention it.

Heh, she’s quite arrogant.

Yang Genshuo was somewhat displeased but said nothing more.

Quibbling over such a triviality would only make himself seem petty.

However, he did put a question mark over Xu Lingyue’s professional attitude.

In contrast, Guo Xiaozhi had already put on his rose-tinted glasses, thinking everything about her was perfect, even giving Yang Genshuo a smug look.

“How about it, Genshuo? My taste… you can’t fault it, right?”

“Let’s wait and see.”

But in the screen test that followed, Xu Lingyue surprisingly performed better than Yang Genshuo expected, getting into character quickly and delivering her lines smoothly and rhythmically.

In one scene, she had to lift a glass and taste the wine. The director had prepared some water, but she insisted, “Bring me your real wine; otherwise, it won’t look authentic.”

She was a method actress, disliking performing without physical props whenever possible.

Hearing this, Yang Genshuo raised an eyebrow, suddenly seeing Xu Lingyue in a new light.

“Xiaozhi, get the wine.”

Guo Xiaozhi spoke morosely, “Genshuo, you’re making me look bad; I’m going to hire a secretary tomorrow.”

“You’ve cleaned the bathrooms before, and pouring wine for Miss Xu is beneath you… quit your whining.”

Fang Wei found their conversation a bit odd.

‘They seem like self-made men…’

Second-generation rich kids didn’t act like this.

Zhao Tiansi, the young master with kidney deficiency, fit Fang Wei’s stereotype more closely.

Guo Xiaozhi had indeed prepared the wine, and the props used for filming were authentic, original-tasting wine jars from the Dan Fire Sect.

The jar’s material was molten lava mud, common in the Fierce Sun Dynasty and possessing spiritual power, which helped preserve the Spiritual Wine so that it wouldn’t lose its essence even after hundreds of years.

If it were a regular jar, the spiritual power would gradually dissipate, turning the Spiritual Wine into ordinary grain alcohol, losing its soul.

Guo Xiaozhi poured a cup for her, using an ancient-style bronze cup accentuating a sense of taste.

“You’re sure this wine… is alright? It’s not adulterated industrial alcohol, right?” Xu Lingyue asked cautiously.

If not for so many short film crews shooting around, and Sister Zhao waiting outside, she wouldn’t dare to drink carelessly.

“Don’t worry, our wine is pure grain alcohol. It won’t make you drunk, and… it’s incredibly tasty, beyond what you could imagine.”

“Really?” Xu Lingyue was skeptical—could wine truly be tasty?

During the next take, Xu Lingyue struck a seductive pose, sliding the edge of the cup between her red lips…

At that moment, the image of the beauty drinking was captured by Fang Wei’s camera, stunningly striking!

Gulp~

As Xu Lingyue swallowed a mouthful of Spiritual Wine, the sound of multiple people swallowing their saliva resonated around the room.

Yang Genshuo’s face was lined with annoyance.

“Guo Xiaozhi… can’t you act a bit more like a CEO?”

“A CEO who has to get you your Luckin coffee every day? Doesn’t matter, I’m used to being a loser for years, it’s hard to change; I didn’t expect you to start pretending…”

“Heh, I’m naturally a born leader,” Yang Genshuo retorted.

“Tsk tsk, I didn’t see this ‘leadership quality’ when you were wildly making out with Chen Wanting…”

“Don’t bring her up, it’s bad luck!”

Chen Wanting had become a taboo subject for Yang Genshuo, making him feel nauseous every time her name was mentioned.

He really hadn’t expected XXN to be right by his side!

As the two whispered to each other, Xu Lingyue, having tasted the wine, suddenly lit up.

The liquid exploded with fragrance upon entering her mouth, a distinctive grain aroma mixed with the pure scent of the liquor.

The cool wine flowed down her throat and into her stomach, then… boom. It was as if a flame from another world suddenly ignited, the intense heat causing her skin to flush a rosy red, adding a drunken charm to her beauty…

She didn’t linger on the taste but briefly paused before continuing with the rest of the lines.

And that slight pause, a moment of savoring, became the highlight. Even an outsider like Yang Genshuo felt certain the film was a hit.

Because that was the natural response to experiencing something delightful, and the light in her eyes at that moment was hard to act out.

The screen test ended.

“Boss Yang, Boss Guo, what do you think…?” Fang Wei asked quietly.

Guo Xiaozhi asked, “What about you?”

“Then it’s up to the bosses, but of course, I will prioritize your requests.”

“I’m asking you.”

“Well, I think… no problem.”

Yang Genshuo nodded.

Indeed, not bad.

The commercial isn’t very challenging, it’s all about matching a certain temperament.

Xu Lingyue, who had finished her audition, didn’t feel burdened at all. In her view… her participation was already giving this small factory face.

Not refusing them was a kindness on her part.

At that moment, she was eyeing the jar of wine, smacking her lips slightly, leaving a fragrant aftertaste.

“Star Drunken Dream…”

“Seems like it’s quite tasty…”

For most women, white spirits really aren’t appealing; many drink them out of necessity rather than desire, a social rather than a personal need.

But this wine… is different.

Very different.

She had to admit, drinking this was a pleasure.

After one sip, she felt a continuous warmth in her belly, giving her the illusion that she would never suffer from menstrual cramps again…

She decided that once the shoot was over, she would ask the manufacturers for a few jars to keep at home to enjoy at her leisure.

Yang Genshuo, observing Fang Wei and Guo Xiaozhi’s satisfied expressions, found it difficult to object even though he’d wanted to find a reason to do so.

Although Xu Lingyue had arrived late and had a poor attitude while speaking with the boss… her talent was certainly notable.

“It’s… passable.”

Xu Lingyue raised her eyebrows, passable?

“Mr. Yang, I’m very professional when it comes to filming. If there’s something you feel isn’t right, we can take several more shots. We haven’t started the official shoot yet, and you can still make requests; I’ll do my best to adjust.”

What could be more lowly than shooting a commercial for a small liquor company?

Being rejected by a small liquor company.

Since she was there, she wasn’t planning to leave empty-handed.

Yang Genshuo nodded, “Mhm, I understand.”

“You go back and wait for a notification. We still have two more auditions, and we’ll let you all know once we’ve finished,” he said.

“Mm-hmm, okay, I don’t have anything in the afternoon anyway. I’ll just hang around here, is that okay?” she asked.

“Suit yourself.”

The next candidate was a model, and as soon as she appeared, all the men in the room straightened up slightly, showing a hint of respect.

Low-cut attire, long legs, a figure that was explosive!

“Brother Shuo, isn’t she impressive?”

“Remarkably so!”

Instinctively, Yang Genshuo still preferred the pure and innocent college student type rather than seductive and voluptuous models… but his body wasn’t as easy to convince.

“Boss~ my name is Xiao Xuan. I’ve wanted to be an actress since I was young, but I’ve always lacked a patron. I’ve had no choice but to work as a model and wait for an opportunity…”

“Shooting this film for you could be the starting point of my dream to become an actress.”

“Please let me shoot for you. I’m willing to do anything…”

Before shooting, she was already giving Yang Genshuo an emotional value, especially as she deliberately rubbed her attractive legs against him.

Her intentions were as clear as daylight!

Fang Wei showed an ambiguous smile; such a temptress… if Yang Genshuo wished, he could savor her thoroughly tonight.

Smack!

Xu Lingyue slammed her wine cup down on the table hard, then irritably poured herself another drink.

“Despicable…” she muttered.

Yang Genshuo exclaimed, “Hey! How come you’re drinking our wine now?”

“I’m thirsty!” she snapped.

“That’s just one cup there, it’s a prop!”

He discreetly kept a certain distance from the seductive model, Xiao Xuan.

This… don’t do this in front of everyone, it’s embarrassing.

“Xiao Xuan, go ahead with your audition,” he directed.

“Mm~”

If Xu Lingyue’s lines and acting were effortlessly skilful, then the model Xiao Xuan was a total car crash scene.

She couldn’t remember a single line of her script and needed a teleprompter…

Everything about her was off, and then she came running over with a pitiful face.

“Mr. Yang~ I’ll work hard…” she pleaded.

“Next,” he said decisively.

What a shrimp of a woman!

A piece of trash without any working ability!

Guo Xiaozhi sighed regrettably, “Brother Shuo… you could have indulged yourself tonight.”

“If you want, just buy her directly. Why spoil our commercial?”

“That’s sensible, Brother Shuo!”

“Learned from you, spending money is essentially buying someone else’s time to serve you, isn’t it?”

“Damn! You’re making this difficult, aren’t you!”

The next candidate, a girl from the Central Academy of Drama, was also pretty good, just 20 years old, and exactly the type Yang Genshuo liked. However, she was too naive, more suited to act in high school romance dramas.

Though not an expert, Yang Genshuo felt that using such a girlish-looking candidate for a liquor commercial might not be appropriate.

Xu Lingyue, who had been sitting nearby, watched and a slight smirk formed on her lips.

“In the bag,” she whispered to herself.

Then, while no one was looking, she casually walked over to the props table, opened the jar, and poured herself another cup of Star Drunken Dream wine.

Savoring it deliciously.

“Why are you sneak-drinking!” Yang Genshuo pointed at her and accused.

Xu Lingyue: “….”

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