Mr. Butler on the catwalk

Luo Lin looked at Rivers in a daze, and asked after a long time:

"……why?"

Rivers bit his lips twice, his expression was still resentful, but he also showed hesitation: "Sith didn't tell me the most detailed situation, I heard it from the staff... I don't know. Make sure, will you feel comfortable listening to the next words?"

Luo Lin was choked by the smell of the medicinal oil in the room, and seemed to want to smile hard: "...it's okay, just tell me."

"...the person in charge of this brand's public relations...he said, your qualifications..." Rivers paused, and said annoyedly: "It prevents them from entrusting you with such a major endorsement."

Hearing this, Luo Lin seemed to have been hit out of thin air, and his eyes widened slightly.

Rivers' expression became even more uneven: "Look, it's not about your photos!... That guy is definitely a tasteless idiot, he doesn't seem to care about composition and expressions at all, he only looks at those blunt materials and Experience... Even if you are new to the industry, as long as you perform well, what are they doubting?!"

Luo Lin frowned slightly: "So they... have made it clear that they want Alfred?"

Rivers tried to deny it, and in the end he only said in a discouraged way:

"It's almost like that. He only asked LGM for a still photo of Alfred, saying that what they need is a masculine tough guy, which is in line with Alfred's usual image... Luohan seems to be very angry about this matter, after all This is tantamount to directly negating LGM's decision...but then LGM did agree to the other party's request. Sith said, when you can accept this fact, you can go to him. He will give you a complete explanation."

After hearing these words, Luo Lin sat up from the bed quickly.After finishing his clothes, he felt a burning pain in the back of his waist.When he stood up, his feet hit something—it was the medicine oil bottle still lying on the ground.At this moment, Luo Lin's expression was a little blank, while Zhang Yishan bent down in a hurry—almost in a hurry, and picked up the bottle.

Zhang Yishan had a flustered expression on his face that couldn't be concealed, which was completely different from his usual idle and complacent expression.Luo Lin didn't have the time to observe and inquire carefully, so he could only put on a smile before going to find Sith.

……

Later, Sith made a further explanation to Luo Lin.

Seriously speaking, LGM's brand week was founded seven years ago.In the past three sessions, the materials of the campers were sent to the brand for the other party to choose. Recently, since all parties are convinced of the official judgment of LGM, it has gradually become a decision in the training camp.This process has been going on for two years. Originally, everyone agreed that the winners of the missions could directly get each case, but this time there was an accident.

"The contract does not strictly stipulate that the brand employer must accept the only candidate designated by LGM. It only stipulates that a certain fixed job must be handed over to this batch of LGM campers. Because of this, the other party's request this time does not It cannot be regarded as a breach of contract. Luo Han believes that this is an official miscommunication. Although we have tried hard to negotiate, unfortunately, we have no way to change the other party's mind. They insist on hiring models with certain experience and reputation... Will give It is certain that you have caused misunderstandings and injuries, and we are very, very sorry for this. If you need anything, we will try our best to make up for it.”

——Sith said so with a serious and sincere expression.Luo Lin lowered his head and thought for a while, finally frowned slightly, and asked: "...Is it because I'm not good enough?"

There was no indignation or resentment in Luo Lin's voice, but a strong confusion.Sith also seemed to have a brief moment of not knowing what expression to make, so he could only reply: "...No, that's not the case. Past qualifications are not something you can decide. You have... worked hard."

Hearing such an answer, Luo Lin did not speak again.He stood still, as if he was still thinking about something seriously.After a long time, Sith patted Luo Lin on the shoulder and said in a low voice: "...Luo Lin, I have carefully read your materials and background. Your experience is different from everyone here, so you may not Don't understand the rules of this industry - we don't have rules. Although this time you feel very unfair, and I sound shameless for saying this - but this kind of thing happens from time to time. You do a good job, you are very I have worked hard, but the job opportunity does not necessarily come to you just because you are excellent, and even the agreement can be changed at will. This is a complicated circle, just like I can't say why the employer will be so persistent and tough this time— —but I still hope you can persevere."

Luo Lin looked at Sith, his eyes seemed to be somewhat disheartened, but they were still clean; this discovery gave Sith an inexplicable sense of relief, but he also felt uncomfortable.Sith has always been very good at expressing emotions. This time he considered for a long time before finally saying: "...I also hope that you have the belief in success."

Luo Lin raised his head towards Sith, there were still small wrinkles between his brows.This is not a happy look, but the arc of Luo Lin's lips that is trying to raise it makes people see some sad warmth.

……

While Luo Lin was talking with Sith, Zhang Yishan also walked out of Luo Lin's room.He looked a little embarrassed when he left, but fortunately, Rivers lay on the bed in a bad mood and ignored him.

He held a small workbook in his hand, which was tightly gripped by him, and the knuckles on his hand were white from the force.He stood on the stairs on the second floor and looked towards the third floor, hesitating for a long time, when the sound of footsteps came from downstairs, Zhang Yishan stepped up the stairs quickly.

"……Are you OK?"

However, the sound of unhurried footsteps came behind him very quickly.Now that Zhang Yishan was halfway up the stairs, he couldn't help gritting his teeth.After adjusting his expression, he turned around.

Masayuki Aikawa was wearing an ordinary long-sleeved singlet, with his hands in his pockets, looking up at Zhang Yishan's face from bottom to top.Zhang Yishan suddenly felt a little guilty subconsciously. Although Ai Chuan remained expressionless, Zhang Yishan's feet were unstable and he almost fell off.

The guy at the bottom of the stairs immediately stepped up a few steps and neatly supported Zhang Yishan's ribs.Zhang Yishan hurriedly stopped, feeling flustered, but also feeling bored.

It was Aikawa who spoke first: "... If you are here to take care of Luo Lin, his room is not on the third floor."

Zhang Yishan said in a deep voice, "Where I want to go has nothing to do with you..."

"...Then I advise you not to go to Alfred." Aikawa interrupted neatly.

Zhang Yishan narrowed his eyes: "It's my freedom to find anyone."

Aikawa looked back at him calmly: "If you think it's right to see him now, I really have no right to stop you."

Zhang Yishan's voice was a little annoyed: "You are really...unexpectedly talkative today."

Seemingly hearing the embarrassment in Zhang Yishan's tone, Xiang Chuan kept silent and did not further anger the man in front of him.

On the stairs, two men faced each other—the stalemate was too eye-catching.The workbook in Zhang Yishan's hand deformed a little under the tight grip, showing the complicated mood of its owner.In the end, Zhang Yishan only looked up at the bedroom on the third floor directly opposite, then scratched his hair as if giving up, walked down the stairs quickly, and walked past Aichuan.

There was a certain kind of patience in Aichuan's eyes, and he finally said to Zhang Yishan's back: "Do you remember the Shin-Okubo Station seven years ago?"

——This kind of nonsensical question sentence mixed with Japanese words does not have the ability to stop people.Zhang Yishan didn't seem to hear it, and left straight away.

Leaving Aikawa alone, he stood at the stairs for a long time.

……

That night, Zhang Yishan called Alfred for a long time.It's a pity that all he heard was an empty echo that no one answered.

At that time, Aikawa and Alfred were sitting on their respective beds, the former watching the latter's mobile phone screen flicker quietly.At the end, Aikawa raised his eyes and said to Alfred: "You should be very satisfied with the results of today's mission."

Alfred withdrew his eyes from the reading material in his hand, and smiled easily: "I don't think any model will complain after receiving the job, that would be too hypocritical."

Aikawa's face remained unchanged: "I can see that you are very happy. Those calls you made this morning really helped."

Alfred raised his eyebrows slightly:

"If I understand correctly, you seem to think that some of my actions have affected the employer's final judgment. Is that so?"

Aikawa's tone was straight: "It's not that I think, it's that I'm sure."

Alfred laughed loudly: "You overestimate me, Aikawa. No one can foresee who the employer is and make contact in advance, not even me..."

Aikawa turned his head slightly, did not reply, and only looked at Alfred with indifferent eyes.

Alfred sighed helplessly: "Don't doubt me anymore, okay, my dear roommate?... You must know that even if I won this championship by chance, the next schedule is definitely beyond my control Yes... I am a player, not the one who designs the task link."

Aikawa still didn't change his expression in response to such a speech.His eyes fell on the book in Alfred's hand—it was a paperback book called "Warm as Heaven", which was considered a bestseller at the moment.Most of the contents in the book are touching and true stories, which are used to promote the greatness of faith and love.

Seeing that Aikawa's attention shifted to the book, Alfred laughed again: "Look, I'm just a stupid man who believes in such silly little stories. I don't like fighting and calculating—"

His tone paused, and he continued in a low voice: "So, just give up doubting me."

Aikawa remained silent.The two men sat opposite each other in silence - there were other men's laughing voices from downstairs, but those relaxed emotions were not conveyed to the bedroom on the top floor together with the voices.

In such a scene, Aikawa finally said in a calm tone: "We will always understand."

……

The camera moves back to Luo Lin.He had just finished a long and serious conversation with Sith, and now his expression showed a little tiredness.He walked slowly back to the bedroom, then sat down on the edge of the bed.

Rivers turned on the bed lamp, stood up and said, "Your assistant has gone back..."

Luo Lin gave a soft "Yes".

"...Are you okay?" Rivers looked worried.

Luo Lin nodded bluntly, then smiled, and slowly leaned against the head of the bed.

"Actually, I can understand it. It's like you've been tricked in this situation... I promise you, if I find out who is behind the scenes, I will drag that person into a corner and beat him until his cerebellum shrinks." ...Ah, LGM must compensate you, have you discussed the content with Sith in detail?..."

Rivers eagerly said such a sentence, as if trying hard to break the silence.Facing the wall in front of him, Luo Lin only said: "It's okay, I'm fine."

Rivers opened his mouth, and finally said dryly: "Anyway, anyway, you need to know that it's not because you didn't do well..."

Luo Lin's eyes fell on the other side of the room, and after a while he said to himself, "...but it's not someone else's fault."

Rivers gave a puzzled look.

Luo Lin continued: "It is much better to hire a well-known capable model than to hire a newcomer who is not young like me. Normal people would think so. If I blindly feel that it is unfair to myself, I will want to give up. Go back to your old life."

Rivers hurriedly said: "Don't! You can't think like that..."

Luo Lin's voice was low and soft: "...I also know that thinking like that is wrong...so I want to blame myself, who made me do too little work in front of me. Sometimes I feel that I am a failure, and I feel that I am a failure with you. There is too much difference in the front, and the age is too old, and there is a feeling of shame."

Rivers seemed to want to interrupt such negative thoughts, but before he could speak, Luo Lin raised his head and added: "...I have always accused myself of this, and this time it is the same. But I think Before getting up, Sith told me to like myself and believe in my own ability. So I asked him if I was not doing well enough, and he said no."

Rivers looked at Luo Lin's profile, and was suddenly speechless.

Luo Lin's eyes drooped, and he only raised the corners of his lips slightly: "I still can't believe in myself that much, but I want to try to believe in Sith's opinion. It's just that if you don't have enough qualifications, then you should work hard to win the opportunity. If I keep working so hard, one day my ability will not be doubted, right? Believe that I am improving and can become an excellent model..." He turned his head to Rivers, showing a wistful smile: "If I don't think so, I don't know how to think about it... After all, every time I don't meet my expectations, I still feel a little uncomfortable."

Rivers slid off his bed and sat down at the foot of Luo Lin's bed.Luo Lin's expression returned to his usual shy expression, and he said with some embarrassment: "Probably because I am too greedy..."

Rivers shook his head, grabbed a corner of Luo Lin's quilt, and said in a low voice: "It's not like that...you are fine, you are the best."

Luo Lin combed Rivers' hair with his fingers, gently as if treating a small animal.He raised his eyes and stared at a certain point outside the window for a long time.Outside, the snow was falling again.Looking at the eyes of those numerous snowflakes, Luo Lin became firmer little by little.