Love can make the timid brave and the brave timid, and this is especially true for fangirls.
The courage to go to great lengths for someone is the most precious treasure.
As soon as Shen Shi's feet touched the ground after he entered the venue by car, the brand's staff immediately came to greet him.
"Teacher Shen, this way please." The other person smiled and led the way.
After politely nodding his thanks, Shen Shi led a group of people and followed.
"Little Shen, it's been a long time!"
As soon as I entered the inner area, a kind-looking woman greeted me gently.
Shen didn't know her at all; people who go to such occasions are usually rich and powerful.
It doesn't matter whether you know them or not, the important thing is not to offend anyone.
Having spent many years in the business, Shen Shi naturally understood this principle.
After hugging her, he smiled and said, "It's been so long, you're still as beautiful as ever!"
"Haha, I love hearing that..."
Everyone loves to hear nice things, and the other person was so happy that they couldn't stop smiling, and kept pulling Chen Shi to chat.
During the conversation, Xiao Ming quietly reminded Chen Shi, "This is Teacher Chen Chu, a senior screenwriter in the industry."
Never heard of it, it must not be popular! Shen Shi made up his mind.
However, the other person was quite talkative, and since they had nothing else to do anyway, the two of them started chatting.
"My dear, it's been so long! I miss you so much!"
As they were talking, a familiar voice rang out. Shen Shi turned around and saw that it was Pach's agent.
"Sister, it's been so long!"
It's as if everyone automatically puts on a mask the moment they enter, their smiles are incredibly bright, and they keep calling each other "baby" and "darling."
"I'm so happy you can be our spokesperson, I can't stop smiling."
"Oh, not at all~ Sister thinks too highly of me. It's my honor to be chosen by Pach."
The two exchanged compliments for a while, and by the end, Shen Shi was getting a little thirsty.
A staff member next to him handed him a glass of water, which he took and sipped to moisten his throat.
He continued chatting and laughing with the Pach agent.
While socializing, Shen Shi was also distracted, thinking: Wasn't Lu Ming supposed to come? Why haven't I seen him?
After looking around the venue, Shen Shi couldn't help but ask in confusion.
However, the dispute between the two was common knowledge in the industry, and even though he was extremely curious, Shen Shi, who was concerned about his image, could not take the initiative to ask.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" The agent asked gently, noticing that he seemed a little distracted.
"fine."
When Shen Shi didn't want to explain, he casually made up a lie, saying that he had a bit of a cold.
Then he gained a lot of attention, and even Xiao Ming's gaze softened a lot when he looked at him.
As expected, he has grown up and become sensible. Even when he was sick, he would work. Xiao Ming felt that he had made it through and was very gratified.
As they chatted, the event was about to officially begin, and everyone headed to their seats.
After finding his seat, Chen Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief. The familiar and unfamiliar faces around him made him feel like he was in a ridiculous skit.
This dinner party was a stage, and everyone present was pretending, tacitly acting out a performance.
Even though his acting skills are ridiculed by many, Shen Shi is certain that in this venue, in the past in the arena of fame and fortune, his superb acting skills are enough to win him the Best Actor award.
The entertainment industry appears glamorous on the surface, but behind it lies a dirty web of interests and utterly tedious interpersonal maneuvering.
Having been in the entertainment industry for several years, this is the first time I've felt this kind of annoyance.
This aversion is mild; besides disliking the hypocrisy of the entertainment industry, it stems more from self-loathing.
The stage lights came on, upbeat music started playing, and the host walked onto the stage.
Even for brand dinners, where invited guests are screened, there's no guarantee that everything on-site will be kept confidential.
Past experiences have made Shen Shi exceptionally sensitive.
In the dark corners, hidden cameras keep watching relentlessly.
"ah?"
"how so!"
"OMG!"
The surprised exclamations from the audience pulled Chen Shi back from his thoughts.
Everyone's face showed undisguised surprise, and the most outrageous thing was that Lu Ming was actually standing on the stage.
What's wrong?
Shen Shi mouthed a question to Xiao Ming, who was standing to the side.
"The Lu family has made a deal, becoming shareholders of Pach China. Lu Ming is attending as the representative of the Lu family," Xiao Ming explained simply, his expression quite unpleasant.
No wonder Pach specifically requested that the ship sink; this was what he was waiting for.
Everyone knows about the conflict between Xiao Ming and Shen Shi. Lu Ming became a shareholder, and Shen Shi became the spokesperson. Doesn't that mean Shen Shi is working for him?
When an artist under his management is wronged, it's because the manager is incompetent. Xiao Ming's face turned red with anger.
Stock trading is extremely complex and cannot be settled in a day or two.
This time it was obvious that he had been tricked. Xiao Ming was so angry that he wanted to drag Shen Shi away and leave.
Shen Shi gently pulled him back and shook her head slightly.
The other party deliberately set up this trap to embarrass him and make him lose face.
Leaving now would be playing right into the hands of such a scoundrel.
His gaze remained calm as he looked at the stage, where Lu Ming, full of pride, raised his eyebrows at him, as if mocking his naiveté.
What good is your fame or your talent?
All roads lead to Rome, but I was born in Rome; we were never on the same starting line.
Lu Ming, whose dream of entering the entertainment industry has been shattered, has been thoroughly awakened by reality.
What a ridiculous thing it is to dream. Someone like him, a Celestial Dragon, only needs to stay at home, spend money, and follow the path paved by his parents.
Now he is President Lu, and with just a word from him, the endorsements that Shen Shi has already secured will vanish.
Thinking about this made Xiao Ming feel extremely happy!
People can't even sympathize with their former selves.
Having experienced power, Lu Ming even felt that it was incredibly stupid of him to have challenged Shen Shi before!
I should have gone back to the company long ago. Once I had power, it would have been a piece of cake for me to blacklist a celebrity.
Popularity is the most elusive thing, and the love of fans is even more fleeting.
You simply don't have the ability to compete with me.
Lu Ming looked at Shen Shi as if he were looking at an ant, and Shen Shi returned the look with the same gaze.
Lu Ming stood proudly on the stage like a victor, while Shen Shi, though sitting in the audience, was no less imposing.
Although Lu Ming is a bad person, he is obviously not very smart. That is Shen Shi's assessment of him.
As the two locked eyes, a palpable tension filled the air.
The once bustling and noisy venue was now so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
No one spoke. All eyes were on the two of them, with expressions ranging from doubt and curiosity to anticipation of a good show.
It's no wonder that Chen Shi is the center of attention. With someone like Lu Ming constantly seeking to make his presence felt, he can't keep a low profile even if he wants to.
Even when sinking at the center of the vortex, it remained as steady as Mount Tai.
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