Chapter 542: Blacklisted on the Spot

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

On the day of the variety show preliminaries, Murong Qiao also came to the event location.

As a special guest, she didn’t have many scenes. Compared to a role like the judges, she was more like a vase sitting at the side and occasionally speaking. However, Murong Qiao quite liked the position that Director Xu Zhuo had arranged for her. At the very least, it was quite convenient.

Moreover, she could observe up close to see if there were any good seedlings who could be pulled into her company.

At the mention of good seedlings, Murong Qiao thought of the boy called Jing Jianbai she had seen yesterday.

“Please close your eyes.” The makeup artist gestured.

Murong Qiao followed suit and sat obediently on the chair, letting the makeup artist outline her face.

However, the thoughts in her mind became even more active because she closed her eyes.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was still some time before the show started, she could go backstage to take a look later. She might be able to find some “surprises” among the contestants waiting there.

The makeup artist carefully added the last bit of details. “It’s done.”

Murong Qiao opened her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror.

The makeup artist chose a set of light makeup for her. It was considered the icing on the cake for her bright appearance. She also drew out the golden eye shadow, so that she looked better on the show and the light wouldn’t cover her makeup.

“Do you have a mask? I’m going out for a while.” Murong Qiao asked the makeup artist.

Although she was not a celebrity, many people still recognized her face. Murong Qiao didn’t want to cause any unnecessary trouble when she went backstage.

The makeup artist went straight to her bag and took out a mask for Murong Qiao. “If you wear a mask, it might affect your makeup. You can call me later or come back to touch up your makeup so that you can go on the show.”

“Alright,” Murong Qiao agreed casually.

She had come to the event location last time to go through the process, so she was quite familiar with the route here.

Murong Qiao put on the mask and a loose hat and walked past a few busy staff members towards the backstage.

At this moment, everyone backstage was working with their heads lowered. From time to time, someone would shout, communicate, or give orders. When Murong Qiao came over, she heard a commotion.

“Hurry up! What are you waiting for?! The show will start soon. Who will be responsible if something goes wrong?!”

“Didn’t we get someone to move the boxes away?! Why haven’t they been moved yet!”

“Lights! Check again!”

The commotion almost drowned Murong Qiao.

Unlike the dressing room that Director Xu Zhuo had specially reserved for Murong Qiao, it was so quiet that it could calm people down. The backstage was a mess, and there were people shouting at all times.

Murong Qiao carefully avoided a few pieces of equipment and followed the route towards the area where the contestants were.

However, the environment was too chaotic, and chaotic voices filled her ears, so Murong Qiao didn’t notice the sound of footsteps running over at all. She was knocked askew by the person rushing over.

She subconsciously held onto the wall beside her, so she wouldn’t make a fool of herself and fall to the ground.

However, the person who b.u.mped into her fell head-on because he was too fast and gasped in pain.

“Hiss—it hurts.”

Murong Qiao stood up straight and sized up the boy who was shouting in pain on the ground.

His long hair was tied into a small braid at the back of his head. His fierce appearance was much relieved by his painful expression. He was especially eye-catchmg in his black riveted leather jacket, reminding Murong Qiao of a young man driving a motorcycle on the street.

I m sorry, I didn’t look where I was going just now. Are you alright?” Fortunately, the other party quickly stood up. He looked fine.

Murong Qiao shook her head. “I’m fine.”

“That’s good, that’s good. This is my number. If you need anything, call me and

I’ll compensate you. I’m really sorry to b.u.mp into you.”

The other party seemed to be very anxious. He took out a pen and paper and wrote a string of numbers before handing it to Murong Qiao.

“Also, I still have something on, so I’ll leave first!”

Without waiting for Murong Qiao to answer, the boy stood up and left in a hurry. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the crowd.

This—

Murong Qiao looked at the number in her hand in confusion, but she didn’t care much and stuffed it into her pocket.

However, it was unknown if it was because there were too many people backstage today and they were too busy, or if it was fate that made them especially care for Murong Qiao.

After being almost knocked down, Murong Qiao was mistaken for a staff member.

“Hey, you.” Feng Duo took a step over with a dark expression and stood in front of Murong Qiao.

He looked down at her and his tone was filled with disdain. “I want to change to a separate dressing room. Go and arrange it.”

There was also a group of people walking around constantly. The area was limited, and it was so crowded that he was annoyed to death.

“I’m not—” Murong Qiao was about to explain.

Name a price and give me a separate dressing room,” Feng Duo interrupted.

Murong Qiao frowned and glanced at Feng Duo’s clothes.

Today was the preliminaries. The 150 people would be divided into groups of five, and their clothes would be uniform. Therefore, Murong Qiao could tell at a glance that Feng Duo was a contestant.

However… Murong Qiao was really surprised that there was such a lousy contestant among them.

She was even thinking about how this person had pa.s.sed the audition.

‘Are you mute?” Feng Duo said impatiently.

The buzzing environment outside annoyed him to death.

Feng Duo had always had the best food, clothing, and accommodation since he was young. Now, he was squeezed into the same room as others to put on makeup and prepare. He was even asked to cooperate with others to perform. Feng Duo could be said to be irritable.

If not for the fact that he wanted those companies to choose him, he wouldn’t have come to this lousy place.

This time, before Murong Qiao could speak, the door behind Feng Duo opened again and Qiu Ze walked out.

Feng Duo? Aren’t you going back to put on your makeup?” Qiu Ze walked over and asked.

He frowned worriedly. “If this continues, I’m afraid the time to go on stage will be delayed.”

The other four people in the same group as Feng Duo were already prepared.

Only Feng Duo didn’t move for a long time.

The four people in the room gathered together and complained that they had a teammate like Feng Duo. All of them complained that they would be delayed from winning the compet.i.tion because of Feng Duo, but no one was willing to persuade him to go back.

After all, he was a rich young master. What if ordinary people like them spoke and angered him and the other party retaliated?

Under such circ.u.mstances, Qiu Ze, who was sitting at the side, suddenly took the initiative to take over this matter.

Feng Duo didn’t even look at Qiu Ze as he stared at Murong Qiao and said, “Is it because I didn’t offer enough money or something else? Time is tight. Hurry up and change rooms for me.”

“It can’t be changed.” Murong Qiao refused directly.

She remembered Feng Duo’s appearance and blacklisted him on the spot.

Regardless of whether he was good-looking or talented, she definitely wouldn’t want such a character in CG. This was a matter of character.

Feng Duo clicked his tongue. “We can’t even change rooms?”

Murong Qiao couldn’t be bothered to waste time with such a person. After memorizing the other party’s appearance, she turned around and left.

“Don’t make things difficult for her. The compet.i.tion is more important now. If you’re absent and doesn’t go on stage, we’ll be directly judged and fail.” Qiu Ze sighed.

Feng Duo snorted. Because Qiu Ze’s words attracted his attention, he didn’t notice that Murong Qiao had already left.