Innocence or youthfulness were considered attractive characteristics in both females and males. Therefore, having an air that was too mature or experienced would be considered unattractive.
"You want to become an idol." Reid said heavily.
At the mention of the word "idol", the boy suddenly felt a spurt of courage well up within him.
That was right. He wanted to become an idol.
But he hadn't realized until recently that becoming a celebrity was not an easy thing to do. He'd graduated from the top-performing arts university, but without a strong background and connections, he could only act as an extra in most films.
The boy nodded forcefully, "I want to become an idol."
It was the first time he'd dared to meet Reid's gaze since he'd entered the room.
He knew that this man would be able to help him. Although he'd heard that Reid's company had been encountering some problems recently, he thought that it was very possible that this influential businessman could still be of help to him.
After all, this man had a very good background and connections. He could definitely assist him in his chosen career path.
"You have a very good appearance." Reid said casually.
This boy looked very similar to Dylan, from certain angles. However, the innocence and freshness that he exuded was something that Dylan had never possessed, even when he'd been younger.
Dylan was a handsome guy. It was natural that anyone who looked like him would have a good appearance as well.
His youthfulness was evident in his reaction. He straightened his back and his pride shone on his face.
"Of course. I've been praised for my good looks since I was a child."
Reid replied thoughtfully, "However, good looks is not the only requirement for someone to become a celebrity. You also need a strong background and connections. Otherwise, how would you stand out in the current entertainment industry?"
Gloom creeped into the boy's gaze.
Of course, he knew that. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come.
Still, he didn't know what Reid actually wanted him to do.
Although he had mentally prepped himself to agree to Reid's requests, there was still a line that he wouldn't cross.
The boy looked at Reid a little evasively, "Let me make myself clear first. There are some things that I won't agree to do no matter what."
"What sort of things?" Reid looked at the boy.
"For example, selling my body." The boy said with a red face.
There were many men in the entertainment industry who had such an interest. He had even met and been propositioned by a boss of an entertainment company who enjoyed sleeping with guys. Needless to say, he'd rejected the man.
Reid was speechless.
His face suddenly darkened.
"D*mn it!" Reid showed the boy his middle finger and said, "You think I have this interest?"
Sh*t, no one had ever said such words to Reid!
For a moment, the boy had no idea what to say.
Reid's upset face had scared him a little.
However, this response reassured him of the fact that Reid did not have an interest in propositioning him.
He let out a sigh of relief but at the same time, uttered nervously, "Oh, and the same thing applies in case you're thinking of giving me to some other man. Although I know that sacrifices have to be made in order to get to a high position, I still want to retain my dignity of being a straight guy!"
Reid was rendered speechless.
He had an impulse to swear.
What was wrong with this boy, thinking that all the men in the world were gays?
"I want you to approach a woman!" Reid spat out his sentence impatiently.
The boy was slightly stunned.
After a moment, he nodded, with a touch of compromise in his eyes. He was compromising for the sake of fame and fortune.
Reid threw a picture at the boy, "Approach this woman."
The photo was revealed to the boy.
The boy stopped breathing.
The girl in the photo looked beautiful, her black hair draped over her shoulders, a pink dress wrapped around her slender figure.
She looked both lovely and noble, like a real princess.
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