CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: SOUR LEMONS GATHER

Yongcheng doesn’t really have a strong film and television atmosphere, unlike the first-tier big cities packed with entertainment companies and stars. So Lin Wanwan hasn’t encountered any talent scouts in the film industry. Her fame is limited to the etiquette circle and the campus in Yongcheng.

Compared to Lin Wanwan’s calmness, Chen Jinyu’s nervousness, and the excitement of the remaining etiquette and models.

This time, Cartier’s event invited almost half of the entertainment industry’s hottest celebrities. The front rows of the VIP section were filled with familiar faces often seen in TV, movies, or variety shows.

Many fans with financial power were also admitted, the most notable being Xiao Junning.

Amidst overwhelming screams, Lin Wanwan gracefully stepped onto the stage and walked toward Xiao Junning, collaborating with him for the final performance.

Xiao Junning rose to fame through an idol drama, becoming an overnight sensation. This year, he took on a role in a historical drama and further broke into the mainstream, directly becoming a top-tier celebrity in Asia, with an astonishing level of national popularity.

But actually, he is better at stage performances than acting. However, due to the immature idol market and bleak music industry in the country, everyone squeezed into the film and television circle.

In terms of acting, Xiao Junning is nothing special, but in terms of singing and dancing stage strength, he is absolutely top-tier.

Therefore, one can imagine how exhilarating Xiao Junning’s final performance was—boasting top-tier popularity alongside idol-level stage skills, it’s no wonder he was so strong.

After just finishing the performance, Xiao Junning was still slightly out of breath. When he took the jewelry set from the etiquette assistant, his eyes seemed to be misty.

Lin Wanwan quietly displayed a standard smile she practiced in front of the mirror, waiting for Xiao Junning to adorn her with the crown, necklace, and bracelet.

Xiao Junning belongs to the aloof kind of male artist. Once he calms down, there’s a noble aura that is at odds with the surrounding noise, which fans and audiences adore.

His gaze swept across Lin Wanwan’s face, meeting her inadvertently. A mysterious depth surfaced, giving Lin Wanwan a strange feeling.

This person, why does he look somewhat familiar?

Within just a second, Lin Wanwan looked away, still maintaining her perfect trained smile, and glanced at the VIP seats below the stage. Surprisingly, she saw a familiar face, Lu Shouyue, in the C-position.

Lu Shouyue bore a faintly smiling expression on his face. Clearly, he had already noticed Lin Wanwan. Seeing Lin Wanwan finally meet his gaze, he gently raised his hand as a greeting.

Xiao Junning, by her side, unexpectedly took her hand after adorning the jewelry set on her, leading her around the red carpet, eliciting screams loud enough to almost lift the roof.

Lin Wanwan’s serene smile almost froze, unsure of what Xiao Junning was doing. But she cooperated to finish the round, then slightly lowered her head and retreated backstage.

Several bodyguards instantly surrounded her, escorting her to the models’ dressing room at the back. These bodyguards were not there to protect Lin Wanwan but the set of jewelry on her, presumably worth millions.

In the dressing room, the professional models had already finished their show performances and were sitting to rest. When they saw Lin Wanwan, who wasn’t even 1.7 meters tall, come in, they all glanced at her out the corner of their eyes, their nerves on full alert.

Honestly, none of the professional models here were convinced.

Lin Wanwan was nothing more than a small amateur etiquette model, not even knowing how to walk the runway, her face being all collagen-filled internet celebrity type—nothing sophisticated. Yet she snatched away their opportunity to become the final jewelry show model, truly infuriating.

Unprofessional overtaking the professional is what’s really frustrating.

Lin Wanwan didn’t feel the low pressure in the dressing room at all. Under the sharp gazes of the bodyguards, she slowly removed the crown, necklace, and bracelet she had just worn, placing them into the packaging boxes held by several black-clothed bodyguards.

Just then, the dressing room door opened again, and in came Xiao Junning’s manager, Yang Chaonan, whom Lin Wanwan met for the first time tonight.

"Miss Lin, so you’re here." The other party greeted with a smile, glanced at the others in the room, and without hesitation directly said, "I think Miss Lin has great potential. Would you be interested in entering the entertainment industry? If you’re willing, we can talk in detail."

While Lin Wanwan didn’t feel much, the other girls in the dressing room suddenly perked up their ears and widened their eyes.

"Thank you, but I’m not interested." Lin Wanwan politely declined with a slight smile.

Yang Chaonan seemed not to have expected a refusal. In her view, a girl willing to be a model at this event must be quite interested in the entertainment industry. And their Songben Music is undoubtedly one of the best in the domestic entertainment circle.

She paused for a moment, then smiled again, "That’s okay. You can think about it some more. If convenient, can you leave a contact number?"

"There’s no need. I really don’t want to enter the entertainment industry."

"Here’s my business card. If you change your mind, contact me." Yang Chaonan insisted on handing her a business card.

Actually, tonight, more than one manager had given Lin Wanwan a business card, but she really wasn’t interested.

If it had been a few months ago, when Lin Wanwan just lost her job and was about to lose her grandparents’ little villa, she might have considered it. But now, able to travel through time and space, why would she want to live under the spotlight and seek unhappiness?

However, out of courtesy, since people offered their business cards, she would still accept them.

"Huh, if you’re not interested in entering the entertainment industry, what are you doing here?" An indifferent voice suddenly sounded from the corner of the dressing room after Yang Chaonan left.

Having had her body evolved through the Space-Time Gate, Lin Wanwan’s six senses were very sensitive, so she naturally heard it. She immediately said, "That’s none of your business."

"Humph."

Lin Wanwan ignored that envious voice and turned her head to ask another girl with high cheekbones and an elite face sitting nearby: "Hello, could you tell me what time it is now? Can the event end now?"

The girl pulled out her phone for a look and replied, "It’s 9:50. Xiao Junning was the final act, and after his performance, we’re wrapping up the event. If you need to go, you can leave. By the way, who did you come with? From what I see, with your height, you’re not a professional model, right?"

Lin Wanwan nodded, "I’m not. I’m just a part-timer."

"Oh, your nose is quite refined. Where did you have it done? The doctor’s skills are really good. There’s no trace at all—it’s too natural."

Lin Wanwan laughed while touching her nose and said, "South Korea."

"Really?" A group of models queried.

See, obviously they asked where she had her cosmetic surgery done, and when Lin Wanwan answered accordingly, they refused to believe her.

She didn’t want to stay in this dressing room any longer—the jealousy was too strong, and it made her allergic.