After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 457 - 448: Capricious, Treat with Special Regard

Chapter 457: Chapter 448: Capricious, Treat with Special Regard

Jiang Lingxi suspected that Yun Chan had figured out the truth that she didn’t know Mr. Carlo.

That’s why Yun Chan arranged for him to sit next to her.

With this suspicion, she stood up, meeting the old man’s scrutinizing gaze, and greeted him without arrogance or servility: "Hello, Mr. Carlo, I am Jiang Lingxi."

According to Yun Chan’s understanding of Carlo, the old man should currently just nod coldly and then take his seat.

But the reality was somewhat unexpected for her.

She saw Mr. Carlo extend his right hand, which he rarely offered, and even spoke with a slightly stiff accent: "Hello, Miss Jiang."

As she watched a slender, fair hand clasp with a pale, wrinkled hand right in front of her, Yun Chan’s eyebrows involuntarily twitched.

As for who Mr. Carlo was, she believed no one present would be unaware.

A leading figure in the international fashion industry, a myth that stands unyielding in the fashion world... All these extremely honorable titles fit him perfectly.

But just as famous as the old man’s reputation is his eccentric personality.

He once publicly offended a princess just because she inadvertently said something that violated his taboo. Later, he even publicly declared on social media that he would refuse any further interaction with that princess.

He also once knelt down to pin a valuable brooch he designed himself on the chest of a girl crying from guilt after making a mistake during a runway show, encouraging her to stand up again. When the little girl was criticized by netizens for being unprofessional, he used his own account to defend her.

He never cared about how others looked at him, doing whatever he wanted, living life with an extremely individualistic approach.

No one could guess his principles of action or understand his way of seeing people. His eccentric temperament made him widely respected in the fashion industry, while also pushing others to maintain a respectful distance.

Since there’s no way to please him, it is better to keep a cautious distance.

After all, those who rashly tried to curry favor with him and ended up being blacklisted have mostly faded away by now.

With so many precedents, even though everyone saw the living Mr. Carlo now, none dared to go up and talk to him.

Even their discussions were cautious, afraid that the old man, still sharp-eared and clear-eyed despite his age, would overhear.

It wasn’t until they saw Mr. Carlo shaking hands with the little celebrity Jiang Lingxi that not only Yun Chan, standing beside them, was shocked, but others who witnessed this scene were even more taken aback.

For a moment, even the sound of discussions vanished into silence.

Across the seats directly facing them, there were several sounds of people sharply inhaling.

He Jing was so surprised she almost jumped out of her seat, her face full of disbelief.

They had just been discussing why Jiang Lingxi was able to secure such a good seat for the show, with He Jing asserting that Jiang Lingxi was benefiting from Shen Chuyue’s influence.

Yet only a few minutes later, Jiang Lingxi was shaking hands with Mr. Carlo.

The person sitting next to He Jing couldn’t help but turn to look at her.

Just to ask if her face hurt?

Regardless of being in a fashion show filled with big figures, those who could shake hands with Mr. Carlo would likely not exceed ten fingers.

Does she really need to rely on Shen Chuyue’s influence?

Jiang Lingxi only noticed that when she shook hands with the old man in front of her, the surrounding chatter suddenly ceased.

It wasn’t until she saw the uncontrollable surprise on Yun Chan’s face that she belatedly realized that shaking hands with Mr. Carlo seemed to be a remarkable and incredible thing.

However, even knowing that, it was impossible for her to feel terrified.

"Sister Yun asked me to look after you. If there’s anything you need help with later, don’t hesitate to ask."

The implication being that she’s appointed to the task, and unless there’s a real need for assistance, they would simply coexist without interfering with each other.

Yun Chan, who immediately understood Jiang Lingxi’s subtext: "..."

This girl really doesn’t know the status of the person in front of her in the fashion world!

Because Carlo was not a native speaker, he inevitably took a few more seconds to understand: "...Alright," he paused, and then said, "I will try not to disturb Miss Jiang’s enjoyment of the show later."

Jiang Lingxi’s lips curled into a smile, "Mr. Carlo, please take a seat."

Yun Chan: "..."

She resisted the urge to facepalm and to ask the old man why he favoured Jiang Lingxi, whom he had met for the first time.

"Then Mr. Carlo, Lingxi, I’ll go ahead and get busy."

Due to Mr. Carlo’s high and special status, she had taken the time to personally escort him in.

In fact, there were still many things waiting for her to direct and handle.

Once Carlo sat down, he casually waved his hand, understanding the complexities involved in organizing such a big show, as he himself had been through that stage.

Besides, he was still full of energy and didn’t need someone to accompany him at all times.

Jiang Lingxi nodded at Yun Chan, indicating she would occasionally keep an eye on the old man sitting next to her.

Yun Chan: "..."

The old man wanted peace, and her random arrangement seemed to have accidentally hit the mark.

Though no one dared to engage directly with Mr. Carlo, the gazes cast toward them couldn’t be avoided.

Jiang Lingxi, sitting next to him, inevitably became involved.

From the moment the old man sat down, the scrutiny cast upon her had never ceased.

She chose to ignore it entirely.

No matter how you view me, I remain steadfast.

Carlo noticed too, nodding cheerfully to himself.

The reason he shook hands with Miss Jiang was actually quite simple, nothing as complex as others might think.

Simply put, it was a matter of first impressions.

Upon arriving at the show, he immediately spotted her among the masses of hundreds, sitting quietly with a sense of leisure and ease, eminent dignity exuding from within, standing apart from the mundane crowd, capturing his attention instantly.

Throughout his life, he admired creations of the Creator but more appreciated individuals who possessed a powerful and unique aura.

This Miss Jiang happened to possess both.

It was really hard for him not to regard her differently.

Just as Yun Chan left, Shen Chuyue, who had stopped by the bathroom, also happened to return from the backstage.

"Why has it suddenly gone so quiet around here? Aunt-in-law, there’s someone sitting next to you, did Sister Yun arrange that, is it, Car, Car..."

Jiang Lingxi watched as Shen Chuyue’s shoulders stiffened abruptly after seeing who was sitting next to her, her previously flowing words suddenly getting caught, as if this girl had seen a terrifying monster.

She kindly filled in, "Mr. Carlo."

"Ah, cough cough," Shen Chuyue almost choked on her own saliva, "Why, why is Mr. Carlo here?"

And sitting next to her aunt-in-law, she wondered if she was hallucinating?