“My goddess!”
The shouts of enthusiasm continued even after Shu Qing had entered the theatre.
Song Rongrong said proudly, “People like Shi Wei are nothing compared to my idol. My idol is a real goddess with countless fans! She’s a legend even though she does not usually film domestic movies!”
“Enough of your bragging!” Shi Nuan cut Song Rongrong off hurriedly. “I have only seen female fans screaming upon seeing their male idols. Why are you behaving in the same way when you see a female celebrity?” Shi Nuan smiled. Shu Qing is not young anymore, yet she has such an enthusiastic fan like Song Rongrong. She must be a really good actress.
“Well, I can brag about Shu Qing for the entire day.”
“Enough. The press conference is about to start.”
At this moment, a staff member entered the room. “Ms. Shi, the press conference is about to start. The manager has asked me to bring you and your friends to the press conference.” The higher-ups had instructed the organizers to serve Shi Nuan and her friends well, so they had specially appointed someone to take care of them during the entire event.
Shi Nuan nodded. “Thank you.”
“You are welcome. Please follow me.”
Thus, Shi Nuan and her friends were shown to the press conference venue and seated on the second row in the VIP-designated area.
The first row in the VIP-designated area was occupied by the movie production teams, and the organizers, while the second row usually seated prominent figures. Hence, the reporters and fans were surprised to see Shi Nuan and her friends sitting on the second row. They started to gossip amongst themselves as they wondered about the three women’s identities.
Song Rongrong was oblivious to the curious stares from the reporters and fans and tugged at Shi Nuan’s sleeve excitedly. “Nuan, my brother-in-law is the best to have gotten us seats in the second row! I’m so thrilled! Nuan, do help me convey my gratitude to my brother-in-law!”
Shi Nuan shook her head resignedly. “You can just treat us to a meal next time.”
Song Rongrong’s jaw dropped. “Me treating you and my brother-in-law? I can’t afford to buy him an expensive meal!” I will love to treat them, but I really can’t afford to treat the prestigious Second Master Fu to a meal! His taste is too expensive!
“Look at you!”
Meanwhile, Shu Qing was leaning against the sofa lethargically backstage. Her manager was nagging her about the matters she should pay attention to during the press conference and even reminded her that Xinhuang had helped with the film promotion. So, her activities in the country must be arranged by Xinhuang in the future.
Shu Qing massaged her temples. “Haven’t we agreed to discuss White Nights only? Leave the stuff about Xinhuang for another time!”
“Okay.” Her manager scrutinized Shu Qing’s face and frowned. “Did you not sleep well yesterday?”
“Ms. Shu, Mr. Su has said that you must…”
“Enough!” Shu Qing cut him off briskly. “You have no right to interfere with my matters!”
Her manager raised a brow but did not speak another word.
Shu Qing felt uneasy knowing that her manager had read her mind. Hence, she vented her frustrations on her. “Although Su Huaibei and I are only using each other, I can convince him to fire you easily because he still likes me.”
However, her manager did not rise to the bait and replied calmly, “Ms. Shu, you must have mistaken what I mean. The White Nights press conference is scheduled for today, while you have to attend another media conference tomorrow followed by discussions about your endorsements. Oh yes, the manager told me that Xinhuang had sent a representative from its senior management just now. Maybe you will need to chat with the representative later…”
“What do you take me for?”
“I think it’s necessary for the sake of your future!”
“Do you really expect me to entertain others?”
“Don’t worry. She’s just a lady.”
Shu Qing raised her head to look at her manager in surprise. “Lady?”
“Yes, and she is very favored by the bosses. I understand that she is your fan, and the higher-ups have specially arranged for her to see you in person. It will benefit your career development in Z Nation in the future.”
Shu Qing felt assured upon hearing her manager’s words. It’s nothing if the other party is a woman. Furthermore, she is my fan. I guess there is no harm in having a small chat with her later.
Shu Qing understood her plight very well. Although I may appear to be glamourous to outsiders, there is no denying that I am getting old. I can’t carry on with my old ways. Furthermore, my prospects in Hollywood are not as good as what outsiders may perceive them to be.
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