The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 42

Tao Qi had already transferred the money to Jiang Xiaobai, even though she hadn’t mentioned a price. He moved an amount higher than the market rate.

One hundred thousand yuan.

Jiang Xiaobai didn’t say much and accepted the transfer directly.

Giving a couple of pendants to her close friends was fine, but she couldn’t just give them away to outsiders. Otherwise, if everyone knew the benefits of her talismans and started asking for them, would she sell them or give them away for free?

Jiang Xiaobai knew the quality of the protective charms all too well, and she felt at ease accepting the money.

After receiving the charm, Tao Qi called Jiang Xiaobai. She told him that the wearer should always carry it with them and that it was resistant to water and fire. Tao Qi agreed and said he would offer more thanks if the charm proved effective.

“Then I’ll be waiting for your thanks.”

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself.

Ming Zhu and Dong Ran immediately strung the pendants and wore them around their necks. Dong Ran had previously worn a diamond necklace shaped like a teardrop, but she had removed it to make room for the protective charm.

“Have you called Carroll yet?”

Dong Ran asked as she saw Jiang Xiaobai hang up the phone.

“Yes, we need to go to France.”

Jiang Xiaobai nodded. George had introduced her to a photographer friend, Carroll, from Ivan. Though polite, Jiang Xiaobai called the number on the business card, and Carroll insisted that she come to their headquarters. If satisfied, they would sign her on and complete the advertisement and poster shoots in France.

“Alright, I’ll ask Director Niu for a leave of absence.”

Dong Ran was also excited. Ivan, a French luxury fashion brand that had just entered the Chinese market but hadn’t yet found an endorser, would be an excellent opportunity for Jiang Xiaobai. If she could sign on, it would be perfect.

Director Niu was easy to talk to. After learning that Jiang Xiaobai had an advertisement to discuss, he thought momentarily and agreed. He just asked her not to delay and to return as soon as possible.

Jiang Xiaobai, of course, agreed.

Leaving the production set, Jiang Xiaobai traveled with her agent and assistant to Ivan’s headquarters.

“Hello, are you Miss Jiang?”

Carroll was an unremarkable-looking French man dressed in simple, casual clothing with no logos. However, the fabric and quality clearly indicated that it was custom-made.

He wasn’t particularly tall, around 1.75 meters, and slightly overweight, but his dimples when he smiled made him very charming.

At that moment, he spoke Chinese to Jiang Xiaobai, though his pronunciation was stiff and his tone strange. This, however, showed his goodwill and respect for her, likely due to his friendship with George.

Though he didn’t show it, Carroll was inwardly impressed by Jiang Xiaobai. He wasn’t particularly fond of Eastern women’s beauty; he preferred those with more defined facial features. The reason was simple: such faces looked better on camera and would enhance the appeal of their brand’s clothing.

This was one reason the brand had not found an endorser in China. The brand’s target market was young urban women. While it offered a variety of styles, its primary focus was on a simple and elegant aesthetic.

Finding an endorser who could showcase the beauty of their clothing and have defined facial features wasn’t easy. They had been searching for a long time without success.

However, they couldn’t keep delaying. Recently, they had considered meeting with Liu Xiran, a top-tier Chinese singer. She was tall and had a distinguished presence. While her facial features weren’t conventionally beautiful, she had a calm and sophisticated look, making her a suitable candidate.

Carroll was still hesitant because Liu Xiran was already thirty, and he wasn’t entirely satisfied with her age.

Ivan differed from other brands in that they rarely changed their endorsers once they signed on, typically signing long-term contracts of three years. Thus, they preferred younger endorsers.

George had already spoken to Carroll about Jiang Xiaobai. As friends in the industry, Carroll trusted George’s judgment and agreed to give Jiang Xiaobai a chance despite her relatively low fame and limited work.

In any case, they would meet and see how it went. If she didn’t meet his standards, nothing would be done. If she were a good fit, everything would fall into place.

Now, seeing Jiang Xiaobai, Carroll was very pleased. She was tall and had a unique and elegant presence, with a cold and regal air. Her facial features were both beautiful and well-defined, perfectly matching his aesthetic.

“Carroll, you can speak French with me.”

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and extended her hand.

Carroll’s eyes lit up, and he was even more satisfied. “Wow, that’s great. Come, let’s go inside and talk.”

On the way to the meeting room, Carroll kept observing Jiang Xiaobai, focusing on her demeanor and conversation.

His eyes roamed over Jiang Xiaobai from various angles, itching to pick up his camera and start a test shoot.

Perfect, simply perfect! Her front and side views were both beautiful. If he could photograph her, the results would surely be stunning!

Once they reached the meeting room, Carroll’s assistant brought out their clothing catalog to give Jiang Xiaobai an idea of their style. Jiang Xiaobai looked through it, occasionally conversing with Carroll in French.

Meanwhile, Dong Ran and Ming Zhu were utterly bewildered.

They couldn’t understand French. Dong Ran had suggested hiring an interpreter when they arrived, as the company had such talent, but Jiang Xiaobai had declined.

“I don’t need one; I can manage.”

Dong Ran had been skeptical, thinking that even if Jiang Xiaobai knew some basic conversational French, it wouldn’t be enough for deeper discussions or contract signings. To be safe, she had gotten the phone number of a local Chinese person fluent in French, planning to call for help if needed.

But now… seeing Jiang Xiaobai chatting effortlessly and fluently with Carroll, she realized she saw a side of Jiang Xiaobai she had never known.

Of course, Jiang Xiaobai’s French was a skill of the original owner of this body, an instinctive memory. At first, speaking felt unnatural, but after a few sentences, it became very smooth.

“Come, try on a few outfits. Let’s do a test shoot.”

Carroll had a basic understanding of Jiang Xiaobai’s current situation and her career plans. He found her clear-headed and logical, increasing his positive impression. He stood up and decided to start the photoshoot.

“Wow, Sister Xiao, you look amazing in that!”

Carroll had a keen eye. The first outfit he had Jiang Xiaobai try was a new season’s design, a simple yet versatile look—

A white shirt and sky-blue pencil jeans.

The white shirt had no extra designs on the top half, just a simple style, but the waist was made of sheer white chiffon. The fabric had a beautiful drape and a subtle sheen, tantalizingly revealing Jiang Xiaobai’s fair and delicate waist.