Of course, the final result was that Xiaowan repeatedly assured that she would no longer be Yunliang's fangirl and even offered to do Feifei's makeup for free to help her for the party this afternoon, before it was considered settled.
From that moment on, Yunliang was officially put on Feifei's blacklist, despite having only met once.
As for Xiaowan, when she saw the nearly "outrageous" lunch cost, she could only hold her peace instead of clashing with Feifei as she had originally intended.
Thus, Xiaowan and Feifei went back to Feifei's apartment together.
Although Feifei wasn't skilled at makeup, her beauty blogger best friend possessed a skill level comparable to professional makeup artists. Under her meticulous styling, the naturally beautiful Feifei instantly gained a charm that captivated all, diffusing a fresh and sweet allure with every gesture.
Just then, Feifei received a text message from Yi Chu on her phone: "Dear, are you ready? The party is at Dingjin Grand Hotel on the third floor hall, everything is set, come quick! Mwah~~~"
A hint of jealousy flickered across Xiaowan's eyes as she said sourly, "Ah... I envy you. Having a hot celebrity as your bestie. If I could have any connection with this Yi Chu, I wouldn't be stuck in such an awkward situation!"
Feifei squinted her eyes and laughed, casually draping her arms around her, and said playfully, "Come on, you silly cute dope. Even if you made more money, you'd just end up spending it all; the way things are now is pretty great! Besides, we were university roommates, and Xiao Chu is a business partner. In my heart, you're forever No.1, irreplaceable!"
Encouraged by these words, Xiaowan's smile returned, and she quickly switched to a pretentiously mature tone, "Feifei, I must remind you, when fishing for a rich husband, you can't always play hard to get. Men nowadays prefer proactive women; being too aloof really might leave you single!"
Upon hearing this, Feifei rolled her eyes and said, "Please, you're two years younger than me, okay? Stop acting like a long-winded love coach. As long as that Pretty Boy doesn't show up this afternoon and we stick to the plan, there's no problem! Besides, I haven't decided if I want to choose President Shen yet. Let's see if he meets the standards in looks first! Bye-bye!"
With that, she breezed out the door, her seven-centimeter heels clicking rhythmically like a lively melody.
This way, she made her way to Dingjin Grand Hotel, surveyed the luxurious, distinctly European-style architecture briefly, took off her sunglasses, and checked her phone right on time!
Today, Feifei was dressed in a long-tail pure white princess double-layer lace evening gown, with half-bare shoulders and her sharp collarbones distinctly outlined, shimmering clearly. A lavish crystal necklace was the sole decoration amidst the white, modest yet eye-catching, complemented with a tiny silver handbag, giving off a fresh, sweet yet slightly aloof flavor from her entire attire.
According to the plan given by Yi Chu, Sirui had just arrived at the venue not long ago, and after exchanging pleasantries with several wealthy businessmen, he was now at the bar getting drinks. Yi Chu had already sent his photo, and quickly, Feifei locked on to her target.
Photos and reality invariably differ. Feifei scrutinized Sirui, who was approaching to get a drink, looking not a day over 28, with his well-defined features, neatly trimmed black hair, tall and straight stature, and refined gentlemanly demeanor—he definitely was extraordinary!
For that face alone, it was worth giving a try!
Quickly, Feifei moved towards Sirui, who had just picked up his drink and was walking towards her.
Just then, a soft piece of music suddenly filled the grand hall.
As they brushed past each other, a faint sweet mist rose up.
"Miss, you dropped your card!"
Upon hearing this, Feifei turned around pretending to be surprised, only to find that the credit card which had been in her purse just moments ago had somehow slipped out.
On closer inspection, a mature masculine charm silently radiated from him. Feifei felt a tipsy sensation approaching—could it be that the allure of a mature man was far more compelling than that of a pretty boy?
Her red lips curved slightly, and her long eyelashes trembled a little, showcasing a faint smile that even more highlighted the unique charm of an independent woman. She reached out to receive, her meticulously manicured nails with pink heart-shaped beads forming a stunning sight; she said, "Thank you!"
Just at that moment, Xia Yichu made her entrance perfectly timed, "President Shen... so you are here!" She cast a puzzled look at the two and asked, "Oh… did you two know each other before?"
Ye Feifei fluttered her lashes, appearing slightly uneasy and embarrassed.
Across from her, Shen Sirui appeared generous, "Yi Chu, you misunderstand, I've never met a lady as beautiful and refreshing as her before!" He realized he had spoken too hastily and added, "Of course… Yi Chu, you are beautiful as well, a goddess among mature women!"
Ye Feifei looked up and extended her hand politely, "So you are the famous President Shen of S City, I apologize for my rudeness. I am Ye Feifei, I have long heard of you!"
Shen Sirui was slightly startled, turned to her with a refined and warm smile, seemingly pleasantly surprised, and shook hands with Ye Feifei very naturally and politely, "You are the renowned designer, Miss Ye Feifei?" He quickly glanced at Ye Feifei's evening gown and asked, "Is this pure white princess-style evening gown your own creation?"
Ye Feifei nodded with a smile.
Shen Sirui's smile deepened, evidently filled with deep admiration, "Truly exceptional, especially the use of lace layers on the dress is very well done, not too intricate to overpower, yet it manages to dazzle impressively. Miss Ye, your design talent has indeed enlightened me! Admirable!"
Xia Yichu hurriedly added, "Exactly, designing dresses is Feifei's specialty, and she's also quite knowledgeable about men's suits. Maybe later, you should also have her tailor a suit for you, President Shen?"
Ye Feifei quickly slapped Xia Yichu lightly while Shen Sirui laughed loudly, "That would be an honor, I'm looking forward to it!"
With such pleasantries and with Xia Yichu's introduction, the two seemed to get acquainted quite rapidly.
Watching them with a smile, Ye Feifei and Shen Sirui appeared to be hitting it off very well, and naturally, this left Xia Yichu feeling quite like a third wheel. Ye Feifei was a bit surprised; she had learned from Xia Yichu that President Shen was the biggest investor in the blockbuster "Rose Sea", shouldn't he have lots to discuss with Xia Yichu, the leading actress?
However, President Shen was indeed very busy and after chatting for about ten minutes, he politely said, "I'm truly sorry, this gathering has a lot of guests to attend to, I must take my leave now. But it's rare to see such a pair of beautiful sisters; Yi Chu, please entertain Miss Ye for a while!"
Xia Yichu quickly said, "President Shen, please go ahead with your duties, don't worry about us. I will certainly entertain Feifei well, no need to be polite!"
Shen Sirui politely nodded, then turned and left.
Once Shen Sirui was far away, Xia Yichu could no longer suppress her excited gossipy heart, grabbing Ye Feifei and fervently asking, "So? So… do you like him? Is he your type..."
Women gossip can be really scary; they've just met and she's already prying like they are going to register for marriage tomorrow, such a gossip!
However, compared to Ye Feifei, Xia Yichu was evidently busier; indeed, not long after, her manager called her away.
The incessantly chatty Xia Yichu finally left, giving Ye Feifei peace at last as she sighed deeply in relief.
Sitting alone at the bar drinking was just too boring, without any company, Ye Feifei could only wander around aimlessly on her own.
The entire dinner party was elegantly and richly decorated with all sorts of delicacies available; Ye Feifei thought somewhat gleefully, if Xiaowan, the foodie, could be here, she would be ecstatic. By her estimate, she wouldn't gain just three pounds, but six—haha…
Just then, the last person she hoped to see appeared in Ye Feifei's sight—it was Hua Yunliang, whom she had just met that morning!