270 Lead Guitar (1/2)
Friday.
The executive van neared the TV station building which was home to the big studio for the show ”MusicFest Tonight”.
Iris and Jin Liwei sat at the very back cuddling while Dom was in front of them busy messaging Tang Yiyi on the phone. Jiang Ying Yue was at the front passenger seat beside the driver. Another car was following the van with Jin Liwei's subordinates for additional security.
When they arrived in front of the TV station, it was flooded by screaming fans. One group was very distinctive as they were all wearing suits carrying banners and pictures of Iris. They all patiently stood outside despite the cold weather.
”Oh look!” Dom exclaimed. ”It's the Suits, the Black Stars! Your fans are always the coolest, boss!
Iris smiled, watching her supporters from inside the van.
”Do you want me to come with you inside?” Jin Liwei asked her.
”Of course I do. But everyone will go crazy if Jin Corporation's President-CEO suddenly appears. You'll probably outshine all the artists tonight.”
He chuckled. ”You'll never be outshone by anyone, love.”
She giggled.
”Kyaaaaah~” Dom fanned himself dramatically with his hands while watching his bosses flirt with each other.
”I'll wear a mask and disguise myself as your bodyguard,” Jin Liwei suggested.
”What about your work? You still have lots of catching up to do. Grandpa Lu has been complaining and saying that he won't step in for you anymore.”
”I already told you that you're more important than anyone and anything, including Jin Corporation. I want to come with you. Okay?”
”Okay.”
She smiled and turned her head towards him, silently asking for a kiss. Of course, he obliged her, giving her a sensual kiss.
Dom covered his eyes but still peeked through the wide gaps between his fingers. ”Ehehe.”
Jin Liwei's subordinates climbed out of the other car and formed a protective barrier outside the executive van's door. Jiang Ying Yue and Dom got off first. The Black Stars immediately recognized the two.
”Aaaaah! It's boss! Boss Iris is here!”
A masked and shades-wearing Jin Liwei got off after them, turned around and held out his hand. A delicately gloved hand appeared and accepted his offered hand.
The fans went crazy when Iris climbed out of the van. They released loud screams. Some of them even started crying.
”Boss Iris! We missed you so much!”
”Welcome back, Boss Iris!”
”Wow! Boss Iris, you look even more beautiful now. You're so…wow. Just wow!”
Jin Liwei's subordinates encircled Iris and the others. Jin Liwei and Jiang Ying Yue sandwiched Iris between them while Dom positioned himself at the front, leading them towards the building's entrance.
Iris greeted her fans with a big smile, waving at them. She thanked them and even chatted with some of the Black Stars she recognized from her previous performances. While she signed autographs and took photos with her fans, the paparazzi threw questions at her.
”Iris, where have you been? Is it true that you went insane and had to check in at a mental institution abroad? Are you really okay now? Are you taking any medication?”
”How did you react when you learned that Fan Luo was the one behind the car crash that almost killed you a couple of years ago?”
”Is it true that you're lovers with the hitmaker Enrique Valdez? Or is your lover Maestro De Luca, that's why he allowed you to perform at his concert? Or maybe you're lovers with both of them at the same time?”
Jin Liwei stiffened and was about to punch the motherf*cker who asked such an immoral question but Iris stopped him by grabbing his arm. She gave him a meaningful look and shook her head. He was furious but controlled himself, reminding himself not to cause any scene that would land his baby girl in trouble. For now, he would behave. That paparazzo better prepare himself after this day, though.
The questions continued.