Chen Xixi turned her head and saw her aunt, Chen Yumin.
She often heard her parents mention this person, calling her ungrateful.
When their family business was doing well, they did not hesitate to help Chen Yumin and her husband make connections and contact numerous collaborators.
Without exaggeration, a significant reason why Chen Yumin’s family could rise from a mountain of debt to their current status was the support of her family.
Back then, Chen Yumin’s family was incredibly thankful, always acting like they would go through fire and water for her family.
After their family business failed, Chen Yumin’s family just disappeared.
Her parents originally planned to have her stay with Chen Yumin’s family for a month until the storm passed, and then bring her back. But when they visited for the first time, no one was there. On the second visit, the house had changed owners.
Only then did her parents realize what kind of ingratitude they were dealing with.
It was not difficult to discern that Chen Yumin’s words today were full of contempt for her down-and-out relative.
By now, Chen Yumin must have forgotten how her family started out and whose support they relied on for a living.
Chen Xixi looked at Chen Yumin, who was clad in a luxurious dress exuding the aura of the wealthy elite, presumably attending today’s jewelry show as a representative of her brand.
Chen Xixi’s eyes shifted slightly before she turned and gave Chen Yumin a great big hug, smiling joyously: "Auntie! It’s been so long!"
Chen Yumin felt quite repulsed by Chen Xixi’s sudden display of affection.
Although she originally thought that Chen Xixi wouldn’t succeed in signing as an artist or get the five million prize money, Chen Xixi managed to do both.
But so what? Becoming an artist didn’t guarantee success.
Moreover, in the eyes of these brand merchants, she was nothing more than a small-time celebrity who would still have to rely on them and play to their tune!
After the hug, Chen Xixi patted Chen Yumin’s back hard.
Chen Yumin almost cried out in pain; that damned girl did it on purpose! Her back must be red from the slaps!
"You two are relatives!" another brand representative remarked.
After finishing her patting, Chen Xixi returned to her spot as Chen Yumin put on an awkward smile and said: "Yes."
Then Chen Yumin saw that several brand merchants, out of respect for her, took the initiative to add Chen Xixi on WeChat.
Chen Xixi’s lips slightly curled up: Mission of the agent, networking, accomplished!
Was that damned girl hugging her just to use her to build connections?
She had come over to see who was being surrounded by so many brands, not expecting that a casual remark would catch Chen Xixi’s attention.
Of course, her comment also contained a hint of envy. What status did Chen Xixi have to attend a high-end brand’s jewelry event?
Yet she ended up getting played by this wretched girl!
Chen Yumin’s face darkened as she watched Chen Xixi befriend several brand representatives, then she advised: "Being a celebrity is not easy; the circle is chaotic. I advise you to quickly find a job, be honest, and don’t worry your father."
Chen Xixi deliberately raised her voice, bellowing: "With you supporting me from behind, what do I have to fear? If anything, I’ll just go to your company and find you, right? We’re family, I trust you wouldn’t stand by idly. You didn’t move your company just to avoid me, did you?"
She might as well have handed Chen Xixi a megaphone.
People around them began to focus their attention on the two.
Chen Yumin wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
How could this girl be so shameless? Who climbs up the social ladder so brazenly?
Chen Yumin smiled strainedly: "Of course not."
Homes can be moved, but companies are public. Where can she hide unless they stop doing business?
Chen Xixi smiled satisfied.
Ten minutes later, the jewelry show officially began.
Chen Yumin didn’t realize that her ordeal was just beginning!
The jewelry show was about showcasing, selling the featured jewelry, and expanding networking ties.
After the showcase, it was time to sell.
A model brought some jewelry to Chen Xixi, who casually pointed and said: "This one, and that one, that one, and that one, I’ll take them all."
As if the jewelry cost nothing.
Chen Yumin was just about to sneer that although the jewelry wasn’t explicitly priced, it certainly wasn’t cheap, and to be careful not to be unable to pay when leaving, which would be embarrassing.
But before Chen Yumin could speak, Chen Xixi suddenly clutched tight onto Chen Yumin’s arm, as if preventing her from escaping.
Then, she looked at Chen Yumin with a beaming smile and said: "My aunt just said that since I’m a rookie signer I don’t have much money, anything I liked could be put on her tab. All these are small expenses; she can afford it."
When did she ever say that?!
Completely disregarding her wellbeing, just shearing wool from her body as if she were a lamb!
[Wow! What a great aunt! I wish I had one like her!]