Chapter 313: When We Were Nobodies
Translator: Lan Editor: Efydatia
Chinese martial art films were wonderful! For example, "Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon" had done pretty well at the Oscars the previous year.
Doctor Martin looked happily at Qin Guan, who had died gracefully. His colleagues were also attracted by the old background music.
It was St. Patrick’s Day in the US, the happiest ti at Columbia University. All the staff mbers and students were on vacation.
The St. Patrick’s Festival, a traditional Irish festival, had been carried on in the US.
In fact, it was only an excuse for a fun day off. Most Aricans had no idea about the real aning of the festival. They had just changed it into a beer festival.
Wearing green caps and green shirts, several friends of Martin’s tried to invite him to the parade on 5th Street, Manhattan.
"What are you watching, Martin? Is it more interesting than a glass of beer? You are smiling like an idiot!" Martin turned the screen to them, as if he was showing off so kind of treasure. "Look! He is my new student. What do you think?"
"Which one?" The aged n inched closer to the computer.
"Wow! He is flying! He’s flying backwards!"
The video was part of "The Legend of A Swordsman". It was funny, but they could understand the plot thanks to Qin Guan’s simple translation.
"What a handso boy! He looked handso even as he died! How wonderful are Chinese martial arts!"
"Martin?"
"Yes?"
"Could we negotiate over him? We are in the sa departnt, and you have many choices every year. Could you give him to ? He is quite different from the previous Chinese students."
"Never! Are you aware of his status in the Chinese entertainnt circle? He’s like Tom Cruise in Hollywood. Tom Cruise! Understand?"
Those simple academics were convinced. How could they be so naive considering their age?
It made sense though. As bookworms, they only engaged in scientific research and drinking beer. They knew nothing about famous actors.
They all sighed in admiration repeatedly. After watching flying flowers, swords and tears on the screen, they turned their eyes away.
Martin was satisfied with the effect. Putting on his own green cap, he went off with his old friends.
Actually, he looked like the main character in a traditional video ga. A green-clothed plumber, to be exact.
anwhile, Qin Guan was busy dealing with work before going abroad.
He had to hand his work at the club and the company over to Bu Qinglu. In the future, he would have to rely on Bu to carry on that daily work. He had finished all his other jobs, except the one with J Clothing.
Sister Xue and Qin Guan were waiting at the J Clothing Headquarters in confusion. A.M. had turned down any plans related to Qin Guan. Why had J Clothing invited them there?
The door opened and the boss of J Clothing walked in.
"Long ti no see, Qin Guan and Xue Wanyi!" he greeted them both like old friends.
"Hi!" Qin Guan and Sister Xue answered in surprise.
"I know about Qin Guan’s plans. So you don’t want to renew our contract for next year? Thanks for the early notice. There are few n as honest as Qin Guan these days. They may get that money first."
Sister Xue gave him a proud, sad smile. "We have been good friends for many years. We t each other when we were all nobodies. We would never cheat you."
The other snobbish guys had disappeared the mont they had heard the news. They were afraid that Qin Guan’s departure would influence their sales volu.
The boss laughed happily. "I’ll never give up my ambassador. I didn’t invite you here just to et with old friends, but to discuss our contract for next year."
The man pushed two thick piles of paper towards them and fell silent, waiting for their response.
"What? Do you know what going abroad ans for a model? It’s like cold storage! The audience won’t be able to hear news about Qin Guan in the dia. It is not worth the trouble. You are a businessman!"
As she tried to persuade him, Sister Xue read through the contract.
"Don’t worry, just keep reading." The man smiled like a shrewd businessman.
Finally, Sister Xue saw the different terms on the contract.
"Ha! You plan on entering the US market? You’ll open your first store in Manhattan? That’s so bold!"
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