The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 789 - 788. A face of confusion!

Chapter 789: 788. A face of confusion!

Seeing Tang Shu at her company’s annual meeting, Lin Yucheng was truly shocked.

The woman before her, dressed in a long purple gown, highlighted her attractive figure. Her delicate features shone under the banquet hall’s spotlights, radiating an astounding beauty, almost otherworldly.

"Miss Tang, you left in such a hurry last time that I didn’t get a chance to properly thank you."

To Lin Yucheng, Tang Shu was not just a dazzling star, but also her lifesaver. If it hadn’t been for her, Lin would have fallen down the steep valley by now, if not dead then at least with several broken ribs.

"I remember you thanked me already, and besides, it was my duty. As a temporary forest keeper, it wouldn’t have been right to not help."

At that moment, Tang Shu was also surprised as she looked at the exceptionally beautiful woman before her.

Those attending the annual meeting were all employees of Cloudscape Group, and Lin Yucheng was obviously one of them, oh but perhaps those few behind her should be included too.

Tang Shu’s glance shifted to a man and a woman behind her. Thanks to her good memory, it didn’t take long for her to remember who they were. One was Lin Yucheng’s ex-boyfriend, and the other was involved in the argument that led to Lin Yucheng’s departure from the tourist group.

In Lin Yucheng’s smile was a hint of open-mindedness, distinctly different from the distress she showed at their last meeting. She seemed to have moved on from that past relationship.

But thinking about the melodramatic exchange she’d just heard, it seemed that the man and woman behind her didn’t feel the same way.

Lin Yucheng had no idea that Tang Shu had so many thoughts in these short few seconds and was just surprised and happy to see the person who had once helped her.

"How can that be the same? It was just a verbal expression. Do you have any free time, Miss Tang? I’d like to treat you to a meal."

The next moment, as the woman remembered Tang Shu’s status, her face became somewhat awkward.

Isn’t... inviting a big star like her to dinner too imposing on her time?

The invitation seemed a bit too hasty.

Tang Shu waved to a nearby waiter, and soon four glasses of red wine appeared before the two, "Miss Lin, since we have met today, why not drink to it?"

"Well then, I’ll take a glass of this wine to toast to Miss Tang."

However, before they could sip their wine, the immaculately dressed Bai Chingching approached.

"I didn’t expect to see Miss Tang here, long time no see."

"And you are...?"

Bai Chingching felt a flicker of embarrassment, reminded of the enjoyable conversation between the two she faced and felt a surge of annoyance. They knew each other together, so why remember only Lin Yucheng and not her?

It’s definitely that woman’s looks that are to blame!

"I’m Bai Chingching, the Planning Manager at Cloudscape Group, last time we parted in a rush, I didn’t have the chance to introduce myself. I suppose with so many people to remember Miss Tang, only Yucheng remains memorable to you."

Tang Shu nodded noncommittally and remained silent.

She had heard countless such petty sarcasms before, the girls of the Damo Dynasty could make a far more circuitous point than this, and she was immune to it.

Lin Yucheng never got along with her, and the two had just had a falling out, making it natural for her to stay silent.

The moment became awkward; the silence and indifferent attitude of the two opposite her stoked the flames of Bai Chingching’s anger even higher.

"I remember Miss Tang is a celebrity, right? How did she end up at our Cloudscape Group’s annual party alone?"

In the spacious banquet hall, there were women dressed in gowns and with exquisite makeup everywhere, as well as quite a few well-known celebrities. Bai Chingching, who was a planning manager, had been with the company for several years and had long since grown accustomed to such scenes. With a glance, she could almost immediately discern what was going on.

She noticed that Tang Shu wasn’t accompanied by a male partner and speculated on how she had gotten in, looking down on her with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

She’s just a celebrity, after all, who doesn’t know that world isn’t as glamorous as it seems?

Apart from making more money, their daily lives are actually less dignified than those of ordinary people. It’s blatantly obvious why she came here today. I am now the planning manager at Cloudscape Group, earning a salary much higher than the average person, and my life is so much freer than that of a celebrity.

Bai Chingching didn’t even give Tang Shu a chance to speak, and seemed to remember something, breaking into laughter.

"Oh right, I have lots of colleagues who are huge fans of yours, Miss Tang. You wouldn’t mind getting to know them, would you?"

With that, she excitedly waved over her shoulder, and Tang Hao and a few female staff members walked up, their gazes towards Tang Shu indeed filled with novelty and admiration.

"It really is Tang Shu, it’s my first time seeing her in person, and she’s so much prettier than on TV!"

"I saw her last time at a tourist spot, dressed in sports attire, looking nothing like she does now in gown."

"My gosh, so exquisite!"

"Yucheng isn’t bad either, naturally beautiful, and even prettier today with makeup on!"

"Indeed, she truly is a flower of our Cloudscape headquarters..."

For a moment, Bai Chingching’s expression cracked; this was not at all what she had imagined. Shouldn’t the focus be on why Tang Shu was appearing at their internal Cloudscape Group annual party?

As the exclamations of the others faded, her gaze landed on two individuals across from her, both with equally delicate features, a trace of malice flickering in her eyes.

It’s the same situation again!

Lin Yucheng always manages to steal the spotlight wherever she goes!

"Tang Hao? What are you looking at?"

"N-nothing."

The man retracted his gaze from Lin Yucheng, the amazement in his eyes not yet concealed.

Bai Chingching glared at him fiercely, feeling even worse upon seeing that Lin Yucheng really seemed indifferent to her ex-boyfriend.

Tang Hao was the chief designer of Cloudscape Group’s Design Department, earning a million-level salary just after turning thirty. His good looks had always made him the dream man of the women in the office. She had finally snagged him, only to find he was still hung up on his ex-girlfriend!

"We were just discussing why Miss Tang would attend our company’s annual party. I heard the variety show you’re in is very popular recently. Could it be that the Administrative department specifically invited you here for the event?"

As soon as Bai Chingching finished speaking, the others finally snapped out of their admiration for the breathtaking beauty of the two and turned their attention to one of the girls.

"I... I don’t know either, I haven’t heard our manager mention it—"

The young girl, bewildered by everyone’s curious looks, absentmindedly scratched her head, looking completely confused.

Her manager had indeed been very busy with the annual party recently, dealing with things like the venue and invitations, all arranged by the entire Administrative department, but she had not heard anything about inviting Tang Shu.