“Image Ambassador?”
Jiang Ran looked at Su Nian, whose smile grew even wider.
“That’s right. Madam Wu came today to discuss the image ambassador matter. Jiang Ran, why don’t you join us too?”
“Me?”
Jiang Ran couldn’t quite believe this opportunity had fallen into her lap.
It shouldn’t have, by all logic.
“Yes, you’re considered one of us, and I’ve already spoken to Madam Wu about you. Let’s try a screen test with us.”
Following Su Nian somewhat bewilderedly into the deeper part of the exhibition hall, Jiang Ran asked curiously.
“So, what’s the theme of this banquet? Isn’t this just a jewelry exchange conference?”
“On the surface, yes. But the reason we’re here to exchange is actually for the very thing we just discussed. This is my photographer’s assistant. We’ve already prepared the promotional copy. Miss Jiang Ran, you can just take a look.”
Madam Wu handed a stack of scripts to Jiang Ran, who took them and looked them over, finding them all quite strange.
“This theme is ‘Beauty and Fine Jade’?”
“That’s right.”
Madam Wu smiled and sat down beside Jiang Ran.
“You might not know this, but this theme was chosen after discussion by several senior members before. It’s not just for the upcoming exhibition, but also for the long-term development of our enterprise. Please.”
“Me… Can I handle it?”
Jiang Ran scratched her head, her eyes darting away, truly unsure how to perform this to the required standard.
Just then, Madam Wu walked to Jiang Ran’s side, her gaze clearer than before.
“Relax. And this time, we also have parent-child outfits and a parent-child fine jade set, focusing on a mother and daughter wearing them together. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask your President Su.”
Su Nian raised her hand with a smile.
“Don’t be so formal in front of the child. Jiang Ran, there’s no need to be so nervous about this. We’re just going to take some parent-child combination photos.”
“Oh, alright then.”
Jiang Ran heard the endorsement fee was still quite substantial.
Taking photos for Tao Qixue and now taking commercial photos felt completely the same.
Pretty good.
“Alright, then let’s do it together when the time comes. Today’s schedule is a bit tight; I’m afraid it’s not very suitable for taking photos and…”
Hearing Jiang Ran say this, the other two people nodded in agreement.
Returning to the banquet’s main hall, Su Nian, who was beside Jiang Ran, stepped forward, took a piece of sashimi, and placed it on Jiang Ran’s plate.
‘Have some. I tried this before, and the taste is pretty good.’
Biting into the food, Jiang Ran savored it as it slid down her throat.
Su Nian then handed over the endorsement contract, saying the endorsement fee this time was a full 500,000.
Jiang Ran looked at the zeros at the end, swallowed hard.
If the endorsement was successful, the money would be even more.
So good.
Taking advantage of the meal break, Jiang Ran glanced at the app.
The app didn’t pop up any prompts, which meant her previous actions were completely reasonable within the process.
That was very satisfying.
This meal was eaten relatively quickly.
Once the cooperation was settled, Su Nian took care of the rest.
Jiang Ran picked a bunch of delicious food from the table, stuffing herself full.
***
Meanwhile, in a certain apartment.
Su Wanqing found that her mom had disappeared again.
She sent messages but couldn’t tell where she was.
Su Wanqing tapped on her phone screen, waiting for her mom to reply.
They had agreed there was a dinner party tonight, but it seemed she had canceled.
A response came half an hour later.
Su Nian sent a message saying she had company matters and told Su Wanqing to keep it short.
“Mom, I remember we had a dinner party scheduled before. Was it canceled?”
“That one? I made other arrangements. How are your adjustments going? I’m getting old; the company matters will have to be handed over to you sooner or later.”
“Pfft, you think I can manage the company like this? I don’t believe a word you say. You’re definitely using company matters as bait to fish.”
Su Wanqing wouldn’t believe these words from Su Nian.
“That’s not it. On the contrary, my dear daughter, I think my arrangements for you are already complete. You can replace me anytime now.”
“How can I believe that? Last week you were still full of malice towards me, wanting to kill me. Now you’re being so nice to me? I think, at most, you’re in a good mood and don’t feel like messing with me anymore.”
Su Wanqing said distractedly, picking at her nails.
“You guessed it. What do you think I was being so strict with you for?”
“To satisfy your twisted interests.”
“No, it was deliberate. You didn’t resist, so compared to others, you are stronger.”
Su Wanqing bit her lip.
Regarding this matter, Su Wanqing actually didn’t know what was going on.
In this household, she had only ever seen Su Nian.
The other servants were mostly women too; not many men were kept.
In comparison, she even felt Jiang Ran was more of a man.
“I don’t believe these excuses of yours. You’ll start feeding me sweet talk again in a moment. Nothing you say is useful.”
“Fine then. Get some rest early.”
Hmph… you sure talk pretty.
Su Wanqing clenched her fist.
***
On the other side, Jiang Ran, having eaten and drunk her fill, watched Su Nian return and obediently sat to the side.
“Xiao Ran, are you full? If not, I still have plenty of things here.”
Su Nian smiled and sat beside Jiang Ran, placing a piece of dessert in her hand.
“I’m full. Is there anything else? If not, I’ll head back.”
“Alright then…”
Su Nian watched Jiang Ran leave.
After exiting the banquet hall, Jiang Ran opened her phone and found several missed calls from Su Wanqing.
She sent a message back.
An anxious voice came from the other end.
“Where were you before??”
“I’m outside. Is something wrong?”
“Not really wrong, just worried about you. Oh, right, if you meet a woman who looks a lot like me recently, be careful, okay?”
A woman who looks a lot like her?
Jiang Ran thought about it and realized there were many pretty girls around her.
She was also a bit of a face-blind person; she could only distinguish between pretty and not pretty.
“Okay, I’ll listen to you.”
Jiang Ran agreed quickly.
Su Wanqing on the other end clearly breathed a sigh of relief.
“Good. I’ll find you when you come to school.”
“Mhm.”
Jiang Ran replied to the message, sneezed, and checked the time.
It seemed it was time to go take photos for Tao Qixue again.
She made a call.
Surprisingly, Tao Qixue answered very quickly this time.
“I’ll send you a location. Come directly.”
Jiang Ran opened the location and found it was actually the school this time.
Although a bit nervous, at least it wasn’t some strange studio.
The last studio had given Jiang Ran an unforgettable experience.
Taking a taxi to the school and going up to the second floor, Jiang Ran saw Tao Qixue wearing a black and white student uniform.
Her gaze fell on the top of Jiang Ran’s head, and she said with a smile.
“You’re here. Find a seat. We’re not taking photos today. I plan to change the theme—ask some questions~”