Chapter 563: Chapter 563

Toward the end of the call, Luo You casually mentioned, "Speaking of which, Sheng Yan is the global spokesperson for Vanks Watch, so if you really want to learn, you could go ask him."

This comment left He Jinxia feeling somewhat conflicted, to the point where Tony, who came to do her makeup, could tell she was distracted.

"Baby, lift your head up."

He Jinxia lifted her head, then lowered it again.

"Baby, close your eyes."

He Jinxia closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again.

"Baby, open your mouth so I can apply your lipstick."

He Jinxia opened her mouth, but closed it in less than a second.

It was impossible to do her makeup !

Unable to hold back, Tony said, "Baby, is something on your mind?"

He Jinxia caught on, blinked, and after a good while, she snapped back to reality, "Ah, no, nothing."

Tony rolled his eyes involuntarily, stretching out his finger to tap her forehead.

"Your face is practically spelling out ’I am daydreaming, I am troubled’. What’s bothering you? Tell me, and I’ll help you solve it because looking at you , I don’t even want to continue with the makeup."

Suddenly, as if something occurred to Tony, he let out a soft "huh" of realization, his eyes lighting up: "Are you in love?"

He Jinxia immediately started coughing, her eyes wandering as she tried to think of an excuse.

The more curious Tony became upon seeing her like that, "So you are in love! Tell me, which guy has captured your heart?"

Before He Jinxia could answer, Tony continued with his own criteria: "Let me tell you, choosing a boyfriend is like picking out clothes you like; they also need to fit well. Don’t bother with those with no sense of fashion or style, the short ones, the ugly ones, or those who are not elites."

In the end, Tony added another criterion, "And one more thing, don’t bother with those who earn less than you."

He Jinxia couldn’t help but ask, "Why?"

Tony stated matter-of-factly, "If he earns more than you, then you can legitimately spend someone else’s money, but if you earn more, wouldn’t others be spending your money? That would be heartbreaking."

He Jinxia was confused; it made sense, and she had no comeback!

"So, tell me who your boyfriend really is?"

He Jinxia’s eyes suddenly widened as Tony’s face was filled with curiosity.

He Jinxia feared that if he knew Sheng Yan was her boyfriend, he probably wouldn’t even feel like doing her makeup anymore, and would just be screeching non-stop. So she absolutely refused to reveal it, just smilingly said:

"Tony, you’re overthinking it. I was just lost in thought about something and don’t have a boyfriend."

Tony clicked his tongue and didn’t believe her.

His eyes shifted, and he tentatively set aside his curiosity. He decided that after finishing Jinxia’s makeup, he would reveal the news to Luo You, who was definitely more anxious than him.

Next to him, He Jinxia’s voice came through: "I’m zoning out thinking about how to face the interview with Vanks."

Her face looked troubled: "Brother Luo told me too much, going on and on, instructing me to not overthink and just be myself, but I can’t help it, my thoughts are all stirred up, and I can’t stop thinking."

As Tony applied her foundation, his fingers somehow still had the freedom to extend and tap her forehead, saying, "I’ve told Luo You long ago not to tell you too much. Ignorance is bliss. Now look, you’re already overthinking."

His tone was somewhat stern: "This state of mind is not good, and you must stop it, don’t think about it anymore.

If before you had a 30% chance of landing the endorsement in Asia, now you have only a 10% chance, if not zero. Impatience and anxiety are not what luxury brands want to see."

He Jinxia asked thoughtfully, "What kind of image do you think they want to see?"

Tony shook his head: "I know what you’re thinking. You might believe that the spokesperson they’re looking for is knowledgeable, elegant, noble, confident, strong inside and out, and so on. Stop those thoughts right now, immediately, immediately. What they want is not these; they want the real you."

"A person’s image can be changed by dress and appearance, but a person’s demeanor is something that radiates from within. No matter how you try to imitate, you can’t copy it, even if you’re an actor."

"You’re not heading to a film set or a battlefield, but just a common conversation. Being your true self is the most charming thing about you, unbound by others’ thoughts, carefree and at ease, just being yourself."

"Even if this version of you is a bit willful, arrogant, or even despicable, that’s fine. What those luxury brands want to see is the real you that has never been discovered by netizens, not revealed in front of the camera."

Tony sighed softly: "I didn’t really want to tell you all this. Sometimes knowing too much can make you overly cautious. It might be better not to know at all.

But since Luo You has already told you a bunch, making you confused, let me tell you more in hopes that you can find your direction in the confusion and better handle the interview."

Next, Tony talked about the initial development history of other luxury brands, which greatly enlightened He Jinxia.

For instance, a famous clothing brand actually started by copying others’ designs and counterfeiting luxury goods, selling them at a profit to accumulate wealth.

Like a notable chocolate brand, its founder was just an unknown baker’s apprentice, and the design for the chocolate happened by chance.

Or take a certain perfume brand, whose most classic fragrance became an accident by randomly mixing items together.

The founding stories of these luxury brands are not as mysterious as He Jinxia had imagined. Many originated from chance. Tony shared all this to convey the message:

These brands have endured through the long years and become more robust, with unique aspects in their design philosophy and management. But do not revere them just for this. Given the opportunity, anyone could create a great brand.

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Tony: "Ordinary brands choose their spokesperson in a one-way fashion; if they think you’re suitable, then you are. But luxury brands’ choice of spokesperson is two-way.

Not only should the brand feel you’re the right fit, but you should also suit the brand. It’s not easy to find a star that matches the brand’s characteristics."

"Endorsements for luxury goods are precious, and every star aspires to them. But scanning through the entire Huaxia entertainment industry, you’ll find that many top stars do not have luxury brand endorsements.

The fact that you’re in touch with a luxury brand endorsement while still considered a second-tier star is related to your recent popularity, and also to Tonghua Entertainment’s effort in bridging connections."

"As one of the giants in the entertainment circle, Tonghua maintains good relationships with all major luxury brands. The company values your potential highly. There happened to be several audition slots for endorsements, and they submitted your name, not expecting Vanks to really take a liking to you."

Tony unhesitatingly sold out Luo You.

So much for the claims of long negotiations to secure an endorsement—it was clearly the company’s doing, and the surprise was also from the company.