The day passed gradually slow with Gong Mi doing nothing else but playing games on her phone and watching Gong Yi do various poses for the camera
She couldn't deny the fact that she had slept through some part though but when she woke up it was a bit after four and everyone in the studio was leaving to get ready for the so-called after-party. After the party for what? Don't even bother asking her because she simply didn't know ( and honestly didn't care)
" what are you still doing here?" Gong Yi was busy taking off her makeup when she walked into her dressing room
" I want to go to the party with you "
"Not!" Her sister looked revoked by the sheer idea. Gong Mi wondered if all her sisters over drama were healthy
" And why not? I work in the entertainment industry too"
" you think I'll let you come and embarrass me?! Do you know how many important people are gonna be there?"
Gong Mi had a hunch earlier but her sister's reaction was confirming it.
" Are you trying to seduce yourself into a husband?"
" What!?" The model seemed about to burst " even if I wanted a husband which I don't ( she does) you think I have to seduce someone for it?!"
" then I don't see why I can't go. Besides, weren't you the one always saying I need another job? Isn't this an opportunity to expand my contacts?"
Gong Yi seemed to consider it for a moment as she eyed her, she still looked reluctant when she replied
" I have a dress that might fit you. You can do the makeup by yourself"
" thank you You're. You know I love you the most in this world~"
Gong Yi rolled her eyes in annoyance but her smile gave out the fact that she wasn't quite irritated
So they got ready together. The dress Gong Yi had mentioned was a short knee-high peach-colored gown. It was soft and had a lot of feminine touches to it which was something Gong Mi didn't normally go for ( she was a typical definition of a tomboy though she would kill anybody who tells her such). The dress came with a matching heel which she had insisted to switch with a pair of sneakers instead but then gave up on the idea when Gong Yi threatened not to bring her along. Gong Yi helped her with her hair and makeup ( despite swearing not to help with it) and in the end, Gong Mi looked the part of a breathtaking beauty
" you don't look bad if only you don't have the brain of a bird" Gong Yi chipped
" aww. I love you too You're "
Gong Yi had gone for a rather stunning sleeveless blue gown which she coupled with saltire earrings. They walked together along with Lin Chen who kept complimenting them all the way to board Gong Yi's company limousine and soon they were on their way
Gong Mi couldn't hold down her excitement. Her very first celebrity after-party! She wonders just how many of her idols she would meet today
But she reminded herself not to get too caught up. She might encounter Tang Jinyu if not careful or even Wen Yu. She shivered just thinking about it. What a mess that would be
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It wasn't a long drive to the hotel where the event was being held so she didn't have that much time to balance her emotions before the limo came to a stop right outside the entrance of The Royal Hotels. They were a crowd of paparazzi already taking photos
Great. She forgot how much she hates being in the spotlight
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Gong Yi over here!"
" Gong Yi what brand are you wearing today!?"
" Gong Yi a question!!"
Honestly, Gong Mi didn't care how weird it would look but she had run down the red carpet even before her sister stepped out of the limo. She didn't want to get caught up in the cameras again. She had to deal with that frequently around Sun Ying before. Maybe if she was so afraid of crowds she should have gone for a different career, but she couldn't help it. This was what her family had been doing for the longest time and she didn't want to disappoint her parents
Inside the hotel though was like stepping into heaven. She had no words to describe the glamour of it all and she would be lying if she said it didn't take her breath away
She hadn't even been there and she could spot a bunch of popular faces In the entertainment industry. There were all sorts of food, deserts, and refreshment and the entire place apart from the outside seemed paparazzi proof
The lights were low but still bright enough to see each people's face. They were tables well arranged for guests and an actual photo booth by the end. The air smelled rich from the mixture of expensive designer perfumes
" Mi-mee "
Gong Mi had just turned to spot Lin Yi in a stunning white gown waving over to her. She was sitting at the table with who Gong Mi remembered as her agent and some members of a rising boy band Ashen Flay
She hadn't even realized she was skipping toward their table until an unnaturally loud ( and embarrassing) squeal left her startling the people around the table
" Li Sue Hi!"
The lead singer seemed startled judging by the way his eyes widened. Gong Mi honestly didn't mean to startle him but she seriously did love him, he was her favorite member of Ashen Flay. Ah! How could she have possibly been able to contain herself seeing her idol so up close
" um...hello? Am sorry but have we met?" Li Sue didn't think he had seen the girl before, plus he didn't think the securities would allow a fan in. Hadn't his agent said not only people in the entertainment industry were allowed in? And which celebrity would admit to being a fan of another celebrity
" Hey, I know you. Aren't you Sun Ying's agent?" Ye-jin another member of the four-boy group Ashen Flay pointed out
At the mention of Sun Ying, Gong Mi couldn't help feeling that all her good mood had suddenly evaporated with the air
" I don't work for her anymore"
" why? Trouble in paradise" Ye jin winked
The other group members of Ashen Flay Bai Lin and Wen Su looked over at them curiously. Gong Mi suddenly remembered why Ye-jin was her least favorite member. Tch asshole
" Mi-mee, come to have a seat first. The event is going to start soon"
" fine. But I want an autograph later Li Sue "
" of course" the popstar smiled at her despite the trend-tinted colors of his cheeks, Gong Mi almost cooed. Her idol was too cute
" didn't Gong Yi come along with you?"
" yeah. But she's out posing to the paparazzi again. It might take hours before she comes"
Lin Yi nodded " you look beautiful" she complimented to which Gong Mi rolled her eyes, of course, Lin Yi would like it if she dresses like a barbie doll
" did you know that Tang Jinyu was coming"
She cringed " I heard"
" what are you going to do?" Lin Yi eyed her suspiciously " better not create a scene"
" how can I create a scene?! Tang Jinyu is the biggest actor in the States. His net profit is so high it could break through the sky, and his production is so big and makes a lot of money. He's like a king! How can a lowly person like me possibly create trouble for him!?. His fans would murder me secretly and burn my body before I can even touch a hair on his pretty head."
" It's good that you know such things. But still, we did go to school together and you did bully him"
" I didn't bully him! I. I just wasn't nice"
" Gong Mi" Lin Yi looked at her seriously " Tang Jinyu is not someone you can afford to offend anymore. I know just how strong-headed you are so am telling you now to avoid him, if he wants he can make you jobless"
" or he could give me a job"
Lin Yi laughed mockingly " I wasn't the one who got bullied but I kinda hate ya, imagine how Tang Jinyu feels"
If he's a man he should let it go.
She didn't say anything but settled for some water
" I'll go find Gong Yi "
The moment she stood up however she caught a familiar figure
Wen Yu!