99 Launch Party (2/2)

Moments later, the emcee informed the guests that the launch party would be officially starting shortly.

They returned to their tables carrying plates filled with various snacks and drinks.

The lights dimmed. A hush fell over the crowd. The big screens hanging from strategic parts of the ceiling played the now viral video that Iris Long posted on her empty social media accounts to announce her comeback.

Everyone cheered.

After the video, the emcee invited the representative from JJ's record label on-stage. The representative made a short speech. Next was another speech by a representative from Bright Summit Entertainment Company.

The formal speeches done, the big screens played a series of videos. They were select ”making of” and ”behind the scenes” footage during the album production. The full videos were available in the DVD and Blu-ray formats of the album.

They watched, impressed, as Iris argued with the legendary JJ without any fear. She held her own.

”Listen, Iris Long! I'm an award-winning music producer. I'm always right when it comes to music! I say we should change this part of the song to a faster tempo, so we should do it!”

”No, Mr. JJ. You're wrong. That's so stupid. Are you planning to make this into a disco song?”

”What did you say, you brat?!”

The guests chattered as they watched, their hands constantly shoving food into their mouths.

”So it's really true that Iris fought with JJ.”

”When did she say that she fought with Mr. JJ?”

”Aiyaya! You didn't watch DJ Song's radio show when Iris guested last Saturday? Hai. You missed out on something amazing!”

”What? Really? Dammit! I had work that day! Can I still watch it?”

”Yeah. The video is still up online. Here, I'll send you the link.”

At a nearby table, a small, young woman giggled. She glanced at the man sitting beside her. The others at their table followed suit, looking at the man.

”Bro, now it's proven that Iris really did fight with Mr. JJ,” she said.

Being looked at by so many, he gave a sheepish smile. He rummaged inside his backpack, finally taking out a new, clean slipper and then chewing on it.

”Ahahaha! Bro, you're a real man!” the small, young woman exclaimed, taking photos of the man chewing on a slipper with her phone.

The others laughed together.