Looking at this scene, the woman surrounded in the middle of the crowd should be some important figure, appearing in this Jintai Department Store, and she seems young; the likelihood of her being a celebrity is highest.
Indeed, just as he deduced this, he heard yet another crowd surge from not far behind them, with people shouting, "Yang Ziyin," "Yang Ziyin"...
Chen Feng suddenly realized and hurriedly stepped aside so as not to block their way.
His abrupt move to the side startled Yang Ziyin’s crowd a little bit. Initially, they were worried Chen Feng was a fan of Yang Ziyin, deliberately blocking them here. Yet, now hearing those people behind shouting Yang Ziyin’s name, he voluntarily stepped aside.
Yang Ziyin is one of the top actresses domestically, having acted in several very popular TV series, her fame is immense, considered a top star in the country. Because of her early debut, her foundation in the entertainment circle is much deeper than newcomers like Zhang Yuxi, who has only debuted three or four years. Naturally, her popularity is larger.
No wonder there are so many people protecting her after she appeared in Jintai Department Store.
Looking at those people chasing her from behind, Chen Feng really worried whether her entourage could withstand it.
The people with her evidently shared the same concern as Chen Feng. Seeing a huge crowd chasing behind, they immediately quickened their pace to walk toward the elevator. Their car was parked in the underground garage.
As they passed by Chen Feng, Yang Ziyin and her group looked at him with somewhat surprised eyes.
The reason is simple, Chen Feng knew she was Yang Ziyin yet volunteered to move aside. When they passed him, Chen Feng looked at them calmly and composedly, showing no curiosity, excitement, or disgust; overall, very calm, just as if he saw ordinary passersby on the road.
Such a calm passerby as Chen Feng indeed attracted some curious glances from them.
Chen Feng merely glanced at them, became disinterested to pay further attention. As they reached the elevator, he beckoned to the two women and headed toward the mall’s entrance. His car was parked at the open-air parking lot near the mall entrance.
A large group of star-followers raced past them but was blocked by a human wall formed by four or five security personnel at the elevator entrance, causing the scene to become a bit chaotic.
"Go! Quick, let’s go!"
Chen Feng shouted to Sun and Wu, getting them to snap out of it. More and more people were gathering here, it was best to leave quickly.
Chen Feng took the lead walking towards the entrance, and the two women hurriedly followed.
"Was that woman just now Yang Ziyin? My heavens, encountered a live one, and so close. Such a pity she was wearing a mask and sunglasses, I didn’t recognize her just now."
Wu Mengting said with excitement yet regret.
Sun Xiaorui chimed in, saying, "It should be her. Though she was wearing sunglasses and a mask, those lively big eyes were unmistakably hers."
"Too bad I didn’t recognize her immediately earlier, otherwise I’d surely have asked for her autograph. This kind of chance is too rare."
Chen Feng said irritably, "Didn’t you see she was running away earlier? With so many entourage members around, if you went up to her, you’d definitely be pushed aside by her people immediately. Grown up already, still chasing stars, seriously."
Wu Mengting retorted, "I wouldn’t call it chasing stars. Besides, Yang Ziyin isn’t my idol, just bumping into her coincidentally with such fame, isn’t it regrettable not to get an autograph?"
Chen Feng shook his head and said, "These celebrities are nothing special, don’t think of them as too high and mighty."
"Ordinary people indeed, but they are incomparable to ordinary folks. After all, so many people know them, like them, and their influence is beyond ordinary people’s reach."
"Alright, you have a point."
Chen Feng wisely ended this disagreement.
On the way home, sitting in the back seat, Wu Mengting said while looking at her phone, "Turns out Yang Ziyin went to a branded store in Jintai Department Store today for a promotional event; she is the spokesperson for this brand. Although it was a last-minute event without advance notice, it still drew a lot of onlookers. Luckily, she left quickly, just staying for a little over ten minutes, or else it would’ve been difficult for her to leave. There are still quite a few of her fans heading to the mall now."
"What brand?" Sun Xiaorui asked curiously.
"Didn’t say above, should be an internationally recognized brand. With her status, she wouldn’t possibly endorse any ordinary brand."
Two days later, the three finally obtained their travel visas for Europe.
Their trip was now planned, contacting the guide Anna and agreeing to set off in two days.
With two days left to prepare, Sun and Wu were both excited and expectant, actively searching online for various travel guides.
The day before departure, Chen Feng received a call from Zhang Kewei, a college classmate he hadn’t contacted for a while.
"Fengzi, our class belle suddenly asked me for your contact info; do you think I should give it to her?"
Chen Feng was stunned for quite a while upon hearing this. Liu Ying could be said to be the first woman Chen Feng seriously pursued, starting back in freshman year. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out in the end, and after graduation, everyone went their separate ways. Heard she went abroad to study and got married, even had children already, yet now suddenly asking a classmate for his contact info...
"Say something, give it or not?" Zhang Kewei urged.
Chen Feng didn’t answer but asked back, "Is she still abroad? Why suddenly want to contact me?"
"I heard from Haizi that she’s divorced and returned to the country. You pursued her back then, perhaps she wants to rekindle the flame. Haha, your romantic luck might just be coming."
"Thanks for the auspicious words, but my character doesn’t fancy rekindling old flames."
"Think again. Have you tasted the class belle’s flame? Yet here you are, talking about rekindling. Anyway, she wants to contact you; give or not give her the contact?"
"... Fine, give it. We’re old classmates after all; chatting wouldn’t hurt."
"Darn! I knew you wouldn’t let go. You’re divorced too now, maybe once you chat, sparks will fly, and I’ll become cupid for you two."
Zhang Kewei said somewhat grumpily. As a long-time bachelor, the thought of helping Chen Feng and Liu Ying hook up under his communication made him feel very downcast.
Chen Feng joked, "Alright, don’t be sour. If sparks truly fly, I’ll send you a big red envelope."
"Great! You said it yourself. If you succeed in wooing our class belle, how about sending me an 8888 red envelope?"
"You really dare to ask. Eight thousand isn’t happening, but eight hundred eighty perhaps."
"Haha, eight hundred eighty works too. Settles my feelings somewhat. I’ll give her your contact via WeChat now. Later, you’ll be able to flirt with her and see it through."
"Thanks for the blessing."
Zhang Kewei was rather dependable, not giving Chen Feng’s contact without notifying him first. Now, having obtained Chen Feng’s permission, he sent it to Liu Ying.