"Miss Jiang Li is in the limelight this time. Mr. Xiao, you should go and oversee the situation," Xue An said respectfully, hinting that Xiao Yanzhi should at least make an appearance. "Moreover, Mr. Chen has also accepted the invitation and will attend."
This Mr. Chen, naturally, was Chen Siqi.
"Got it," the man replied with an air of noble aloofness. He twirled a fountain pen between his fingers, his black eyes showing no emotion as he never once looked up.
He flipped through the folder in his hand, the pages rustling, and then pushed it aside.
On the computer screen was the official announcement post from Vitaly about its brand ambassador. The accompanying picture was a large one of Jiang Li wearing a classic evening dress.
Below were a chorus of excited comments from fans:
[Our Li Bao is so beautiful! Congratulations to our Li Bao for landing this top - tier endorsement!]
[Vitaly has good taste. I'll only buy clothes from their brand this year!]
[I'm drooling... How can the goddess look good in any style of clothes? The organizers, don't be so stingy. Post more photos. We love to see them!]
[I heard from an insider that Mr. Chen will also attend the grand ceremony. Will we finally see them show up as a couple? The shippers are going crazy with joy!]
[......]
The tip of the pen in his hand paused slightly on the paper. He casually said, "Book a ticket for tomorrow. Also, reply to Vitaly's invitation."
This meant he had agreed.
Xue An responded and thought to himself silently that if his boss didn't go soon, the next hot news item might be about Jiang Li attending the grand ceremony hand - in - hand with Chen Siqi.
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Vitaly's schedule was extremely tight. To prepare for the centennial grand ceremony, Jiang Li hadn't had a moment to rest and had been constantly shuttling between work and home.
Even Sister Chen, who was initially overjoyed, had now turned to helpless complaints. "It's a big brand after all. Why did they look for a brand ambassador so late?"
If there had been enough time, the shooting and publicity work could have been carried out in an orderly manner. But now, having to complete everything perfectly within half a month seemed rather rushed.
While allowing the makeup artist to do her styling obediently, Jiang Li calmly replied with her eyes closed, "So, we're very lucky this time."
Recently, when dealing with the Vitaly staff, Jiang Li had managed to get some insider information. She learned that the previous brand ambassador had suddenly had an accident, which was why the position had become available at the last minute.
As for who the original ambassador was, not many people knew.
Jiang Li wasn't overly curious. She could guess that the brand probably didn't want to make it public, so she wisely didn't inquire further.
That's just how the entertainment industry was. On the surface, everyone seemed like friends, but in reality, when it came to matters of interest, if one got too involved, they could easily get themselves into trouble.
Sometimes, it was better to feign ignorance.
After a round of promotional shooting, Sister Chen helped her tidy up her dress and hairstyle and casually said, "Didn't you bring your phone? Xiaoye said your phone has been ringing non - stop. The same number has called more than a dozen times, so she answered it for you."
Jiang Li was a bit tired. She unscrewed a bottle and took a sip of water. "Who was it?"
"Xiaoye said the person on the other end started scolding as soon as the call connected and said they'd make you pay," Sister Chen said, then added, "I guess it's just a hater who's jealous of your success and is deliberately picking on you."
It was just like this in their line of work. There was always harassment and malice, which was really annoying.
Jiang Li didn't think much about it. She just rubbed her temples. "And then?"
"You know Xiaoye. She's never lost an argument," Sister Chen said nonchalantly, smiling. "Xiaoye said you can rest assured."
Jiang Li couldn't help but smile.
It was indeed true.
It had been an accident when she recruited Xiaoye.
At that time, Jiang Li had just gotten out of a commercial vehicle. Without paying attention, she almost got hurt by a crazy fan who suddenly rushed out.
It was Xiaoye, who was coming for an interview, who happened to witness it. Since she had practiced taekwondo and was very good at it, she immediately grabbed the man's hair firmly and forcefully pulled him away.
She cursed so harshly that she actually made the young man cry.
So when Jiang Li saw Xiaoye during the interview, she immediately decided to hire her.
Having this girl around gave her a sense of security.
"Xiaoye has a flamboyant personality. Sometimes, it might get her into trouble," Jiang Li said calmly after finishing her water. "Jingyi is steady and calm. They complement each other well."
"You're right," Sister Chen said, seeing her relaxed expression. She smiled and asked, "So, have you been happy recently?"
Jiang Li gave a knowing smile. "Very happy."
It was the truth.
The recent relaxation had even improved her sleep quality.
The brand ambassador position for Vitaly would be the key for her to break into the high - end brand market. The centennial grand ceremony at the end of the month would be a great start.
In fact, she had already made plans for the future in her heart.
Relying on the talent agency to be a celebrity for a lifetime was an option, but it carried great risks.
She was already tired of the unstable and drifting life. She wanted to be independent and always stay invincible.
She wanted stability, a down - to - earth life, and a future with confidence.
At the end of the month.
Vitaly's centennial grand ceremony was held in Huacheng. As soon as the news was announced, it shook half of the fashion industry.
On the day of the grand ceremony, many fashion bigwigs and heavy - weight brands in the industry flocked to Huacheng to celebrate with Vitaly.
The venue was set on the top floor of Huayao Sheng Hotel.
Jiang Li, accompanied by Jingyi, entered the hotel lobby. Guided by the staff, she gracefully walked towards the VIP elevator, holding up the hem of her dress.
Just as she stood still, she noticed the man who was also waiting for the elevator and paused for a second.
At this moment, the man also seemed to sense something and slowly turned around.
Jiang Li's gaze started from the last button of the man's suit, slowly moved up, passing his chin, lips, and finally landed on his eyes.
Given Vitaly's invitation power and Xiao Yanzhi's status, Jiang Li wasn't surprised to see him here.
Just then, the elevator arrived.
The two of them almost stepped forward at the same time but then stopped when they realized something.
Jiang Li reflexively said, "Mr. Xiao, please go first."
Xiao Yanzhi paused for a moment and then softly said, "Ladies first."
Jiang Li pursed her lips. She didn't want to keep yielding to him here and give others something to gossip about. So she held up her dress and stepped into the elevator.
The man followed closely behind.
After they stepped into the elevator, the doors slowly closed.
The elevator was very quiet.
Jiang Li took the initiative to reach out her hand. "Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Yanzhi looked calm and nodded. "You've been doing well recently."