Chapter 12 (1/2)

Edited by: Ocelot

Chapter 12

The black car moved steadily forward before it finally stopped in front of the red carpet entrance. Although the noise from outside was so loud that it almost broke through the window, inside the car, not even a person was speaking; it was as if they were from two different worlds.

Lai Xiao Shuang: ”Really…really going to do this?”  She was having a mental breakdown. She really wished that she could get rid of her brain. She never expected that things would go this far. Staring at Jian Wei, she couldn't help but pull the hem of her skirt, ”Hey, you think about it clearly. This is not a joke…”  Her words were cut off by Zhu Jing. The broker gave her a dissatisfied glacial glare, causing her to not dare to utter another word.

Under their gazes, Jian Wei felt that she hadn't heard a word; her eyes were looking straight at Jiang Yi.  He gave a lazy smile, neither urging nor pressuring her. His eyes were like water flowing softly through mountains and valleys, only going through without wanting to change a thing.  Jian Wei knew that as long as he said the word 'No', she would be able to leave immediately, leaving this uncontrollable situation far behind.

But…

She remembered the diary that she had written, the song lyrics that she had copied, those sleepless nights. People's obsessions were really deep and unshakable. In this world, if there was anything that she couldn't refuse, it was him.

Only him.

Jiang Yi looked like he was inclined to leave, like he had given up.

She raised her hand and gently grabbed his cuffs.

Jiang Yi looked down. Her white fingers were clutching his back suit cuffs.

Her fingers between the diamond cuffs looked sparkly.

Jiang Yi asked: ”Do you believe me?”

Although she was so nervous that even her scalp felt numb, Jian Wei still meet his eyes and nodded her head.

Jiang Yi laughed as he said, ”Then hold my hand.”

The door was pushed open. Like a gateway to another world, slowly opening in front of her.  The screeching tide as well as the bright lights sort of rushed forth, letting her know that she had entered a world she'd never encountered before.  As Jian Wei raised her head, countless lights flashed in front of her eyes.

Zhou Peipei was sitting inside a car nearby. If she just turned around, she would be able to see the sea of people that stood in front of Stage K, the red carpet ceremony location.  She looked at the clock and saw that it was already 5:58 p.m. and there was still no sign of those people.  Zhou Peipei's lips curved upwards as she smoothed her dress. It had all been in vain. She had deliberately changed into a dress and rushed over, but the end result was still just as she predicted. Those people only dared to threaten her, but didn't have the guts to go through with the threat.

Who knew how many negative news articles Jiang Yi would be subjected to the next morning? This 'changing my mind at the last minute' thing was certainly not a small matter. It implicated a lot of people who had a relations.h.i.+p with her. But, it was nothing. Based on his level of popularity, to even have an article mentioning him was already a good thing. So in the end, she had done him a favor.

Suddenly, her phone went off. It was a text message from Jiang Yi.  What more could he have to say right now? Was he finally willing to admit defeat to her?  Zhou Peipei smiled in ridicule as she opened the message. It only contained four simple words: 'Watch the live stream.'

She frowned as she suddenly had a bad feeling.

Her eyes fell onto the computer screen. The time right now was 6:01. The live streaming should already over, but the screen was still off.  Zhou Peipei could see the host's surprised expression as the lens turned to show that under the flas.h.i.+ng lights, two people were exiting the car, walking step by step with each other. The man was wearing a suit, walking gracefully alongside the woman who was wearing a long dress and holding the man's hand. Because it was so far her face was not clear, but judging from the screaming fans, it seemed like she was laughing.

Zhou Peipei looked at the face for a long time before a 'CRAs.h.!.+' sound was heard as the laptop fell on the ground!

Jian Wei's felt like she was walking on a cloud.

The red carpet looked so long, without an end. Both sides were crowded with people. Although there were fences blocking them, it still didn't stop the fans from pus.h.i.+ng forward. Countless cameras were focusing on her. She, who is in a costume, is the focus of their attention.  Thousands of people were watching her at this moment through the network .

Never, in her 20 years of life, did Jian Wei feel as stimulated as she was at the moment.

”Peipei, look here! Look here!'

”Jiang Yi, give me a smile! Yes! Peipei, give me one as well!”

”Can you two stand closer?!”

The media shouting soon followed, making Jian Wei feel that she really was floating on air because the situation seemed so surreal. The situation was much more than what she had expected. She was feeling dizzy from looking at the reporters' faces. Her steps were getting more and more unstable. With a great effort, she tried to brace the crowd which seemed like it was on the verge of breaking down the barrier. She began to feel a hint of panic creeping inside her mind. She was gradually getting swept up in it.

”Don't be afraid.”

She suddenly heard Jiang Yi's voice and as she turned to her left, the man was naturally looking at her while greeting the media.

”You smiled very well. Just walk and smile. Don't forget to wave to your right.”

She had seen him at the much antic.i.p.ated, glamorous red carpet events numerous times,  but back then she was always watching him from the other side the screen, out of her reach.

This time, she was by his side.

Jian Wei tried very hard not to expose her bottled up feelings, but her eyes still unconsciously revealed the need for help.  Her puppy-like eyes stared pitifully at him, as if he was the only one that she could rely on in this world.

Jiang Yi was silent for a moment before he raised his arm and let his hand fall to her slender waist. He motioned for her to come closer and made a gesture for her to look where he pointed before putting his lips close to her ear, ”Look at the left side”.  Jian Wei reflexively looked at the edge of the red carpet. Zhu Jing, Lin Hao, Lai Xiao Shuang and the driver of Lai Xiao Shuang's friend were standing there.

Jian Wei was dumbfounded, unable to understand what he was trying to say. Jiang Yi said: ”I was thinking, in that car, it can accommodate five people?”