328 Drugged (1/2)

''Wait! ''

Liling stopped her; she figured things might be awkward if they met at the gala with eyes staring at them and obviously, those two bitches that would be on the lookout.

'I'll meet him after the gala; I don't want to cause a ruckus. ''

''Okay, you have a point, now since you have no date today, I'll be your date. Those overzealous reporters will crush you under their feet if they see that you came alone.''

Liling smiled, she was thankful for Xin Yong, what could she have done without her?

Opening her arms, she pulled her for a warm hug;

''I love you! What could I have done without you?''

Xin Yong laughed; ''Oh well, you could have died with bottles of alcohol all around you. ''

Liling released her and slapped her arm; she waited for Xin Yong to change into something nice, after which she helped her pack her hair.

The gala was to begin by 7pm so they still had a little time; by 7pm at the dot, the driver she had sent for came by and alerted her; so they left the room. When they arrived at the venue, everywhere was already rowdy, many important persons had already arrived, and the fervent reporters who were never tired of gossips were already there taking pictures.

''So, you're not going to answer any questions, okay? ''

''I know. ''

''And you're going to keep a smile on your face as we walk in, okay?''

Liling laughed at how overly concerned Xin Yong was acting.

''I know, I'm not a baby.''

''Okay, we'll be stepping out now. ''

The driver stepped down and opened the door and they came out one after the other, Xin Yong first, then followed by Liling. ''

When Xin Yong stepped out, the cameras turned towards her, they knew she was engaged to Jin Yue, so they had their own load of questions for her, but when Liling stepped out, every question in their mind vanished, it was all about Liling,

The cameras were so blinding that she found it hard to even walk;

''Is it really over between you and CEO Liu Wei?''

''Where you guys ever together, or were you just fooling the public? ''

''Why are you not with him today? ''

She was thankful for the security that did well to keep the noisy reporters away and they safely got into the building.

''Welcome beautiful, you did well to come, how are you? ''

''I'm fine, Chief ''

Liling said with a smile as she took his outstretched hand;

''This is Xin Yong, my friend '' she introduced when she noticed him look at her;

''Oh, yes, I know that name; you're a singer too, right? ''

Xin Yong nodded; ''It's nice to meet you Chief. ''

''Don't mind my manners, its old age. I tend to forget a lot of things now. Alright, have your seats. The program is almost started. ''

He said and they smiled at him before the usher took them to their seats;

Her mind wasn't really in that event, she wondered how she would tell Liu Wei what happened and how he is going to react; thus when the waiter came by to pass drinks, Xin Yong had to nudge her.

She turned and smiled to the waiter but before she could pick her choice form his tray, he handed a glass over to her;

She was stunned but didn't think much of it;

She took a sip and kept the glass on the table;

'' just want this to be over, so I can be on my way. ''

''Or you just want this to be over so you can meet him…''