Xia Ling sent him to the door of the villa, adjusted his clothes, and watched as he left.
In the foggy morning on the pathway, the endless red-brick wall and ivy looked like a scene from a fairy tale. She really wished that their love story was like a fairy tale, happy and peaceful.
However, the reality was always cruel.
She felt a little melancholic, sneezed, and went back into the house.
Li Lei went to see his Old Master because of their future. In that case, she also had to work hard. Old Master looked down on her because she was not pretty nor smart nor from an eminent family nor had a good fate. Perhaps she couldn’t please Old Master in these areas, but at least, she could make herself more famous and stand at the pinnacle of the music industry to prove that she was not a useless person. She could do her best to be a suitable match for her beloved man.
She called for a chauffeur to send her to Skyart Entertainment.
She was still sick and could not record any songs. In the office, she had a meeting with Wei Shaoyin and Lin Yunan to discuss her following concert plans. Lin Yunan said, “First, organize a high profile event in the city. Popularity is not important. The important thing is the style and word-of-mouth. Xiao Ling, you are going to be a Diva, so you must know how to amaze people on your first concert and surpass all of the other female singers so that other people will form the impression that you are truly the pinnacle of the era.”
Xia Ling nodded.
Wei Shaoyin also agreed. “The tour will commence after the first show. Different themes will be set up according to different cities and festivals. There will be a lot of loose powder and die-hard fans following you from the first to the last show. Creating a topic that lasts in the long term will help you accumulate loyal fans and keep you popular.”
Lin Yunan snapped his fingers. “That’s right.” Although Lin Yunan and Wei Shaoyin’s personalities were different, they worked very well together. Both of them were smart and could convey complicated ideas to each other clearly in concise terms, so they got along well.
Xia Ling was unwell. After some time, she felt sleepy again.
Lin Yunan wrapped a blanket around her and said, “Now, you have to take care of your body and recharge your batteries so you can do your best in your first concert. Moreover, you also have to participate in the promotional and publicity activities.”
Xia Ling said with a nasal voice, “Ok.”
Her body was not as strong as Li Lei’s and took a few days to recover. In the meantime, Li Lei visited her with food but did not really stay over. He told her, “Grandpa is living in my apartment, and I have to accompany him. He is old and can’t really get angry. As for our matter, I will find a way around it.”
Xia Ling nodded. She knew that Old Master was stubborn and Li Lei was helpless.
“If our love is meant to last, it doesn’t matter how long we are apart.” She smiled and comforted Li Lei. “Recently, I’m writing a song with an ancient style and reading poetry. My life is very fulfilling, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
She could also feel the pressure caused by the Old Master. Li Lei was obviously busier than before. Even though she went to Skyart’s office to look for him and usually saw him there conversing with Su Tang, discussing business over a pot of coffee or tea which she could not understand.
After her experience with Xia Yu in her past life, Xia Ling knew clearly what Su Tang’s intentions were.
She originally wanted to ask why he did not transfer Su Tang away from him, but once she thought about Old Master, she understood that Li Lei was powerless in this matter.
In this crucial period, it was best if she did not give him any extra trouble.
She gradually went to the office less as what she did not see could not hurt her.
Slowly, she recovered. On this day, she opened the villa’s mailbox and found an invitation letter to a high-end charity banquet. This banquet invited celebrities from all around the world and a few stars to participate. The invitation was very polite as they asked Miss Ye Xingling to attend the event. She called Lin Yunan, and Lin Yunan confirmed it. “There is such a charity banquet, and media representatives will be present. You can participate and enhance your image.”
Xia Ling really wanted to improve her image in hopes to give Old Master a good impression. She said to Lin Yunan, “Can you participate with me?”
Lin Yunan said, “This charity banquet is closed to the public. Those who can enter the venue are highly regarded, and the guests can’t bring in any assistants or managers. I’m afraid that you have to go by yourself.” He paused and asked Xia Ling, “Are you afraid that you won’t fit in? I can look for an etiquette teacher to give you an intense training session.”
Xia Ling smiled. “You’re thinking too little of me.”
She was a Diva in her past life and attended many celebrity dinners. How could she be afraid of not fitting in? After being excited by Lin Yunan, she felt a little enthusiastic. Wasn’t she just going to participate in a charity dinner alone? It’s not a big deal at all.
When the day came, she chose an haute couture champagne-colored evening dress with sparkling yet solemn jewelry. Her original delicate face had a swan-like elegance.
She arrived at the address specified on the invitation.
It was a very luxurious manor, unlike the minimalist style of Wei Shaoyin’s private estate and was opulent. After seeing her invitation, the handsomely uniformed guards in front of the door directed her and a few other guests towards the same direction. Those people were about the same age as her and looked attractive. She could tell that they were of high status and extraordinary.
However, they did not look like people in the entertainment industry.
Xia Ling secretly guessed their identity, and they shot her a few looks.
“Ye Xingling?” She faintly heard a girl in front of her whisper to her female friend. “Isn’t she an ordinary female star? I’m mistaken, right? Why is she here?”
Her friend also whispered something back, but Xia Ling did not hear her clearly. She only heard the other girl laugh in a shrill voice and changed the topic.
A strange feeling emerged in Xia Ling’s heart.
She scanned her surroundings. She did not recognize anyone. Most of the people around her were youths who greeted familiar guests. Xia Ling walked with the crowd. Very soon, she reached the second level. The registration personnel was seated at a long table with a gorgeous tablecloth, and the guests signed their attendance one by one.
“This banquet is so strange.” A girl nearby said. “Why are there two security points?”
“Maybe they’re afraid that people would sneak in.” Her female companion said. “After all, the standard is very high.”
The people in front of her completed their registration and entered the real banquet scene. Soon, it was Xia Ling’s turn.
She handed the personnel her invitation. Just as she was about to sign her name, suddenly, she heard the guard at the registration area say, “Miss Ye Xingling? I’m sorry, but did you come to the wrong place?”