534 The Guests Arrive IV (1/2)
As one of the founders of Jin Corporation, the current number one company in the country, many people were impressed and intimidated by Grandpa Lu. It wasn't surprising that the media also clamoured to interview him on the red carpet.
Lu Zihao attempted to escape the media attention, but Grandpa Lu pulled him back in a vice-like grip, preventing him from leaving him alone.
”You be a good boy, Haohao, and accompany your beloved grandpa!”
”Grandpa, I saw my brothers over there. They're with Grandmother Li and Aunt Yuyan. Let me say hello to them,” Lu Zihao tried to reason with the old man.
”We'll say hi, hello, good evening, how are you and whatever to them later TOGETHER! Why are you trying to leave your poor old grandpa here alone? I want to know! Don't you know that this old man is already advanced in age and need to be assisted everywhere by my beloved grandson? Be a good, filial boy and stay!”
The reporters and the other people around them snickered while listening to the grandfather and grandson's conversation. Lu Zihao glanced at them with cold eyes. They stopped and looked away.
Lu Zihao could only sigh and stay with Grandpa Lu. If he insisted on leaving, the old man would most likely create a ruckus on the red carpet. Lu Zihao didn't want to be the centre of attention. It was already a big annoyance trying to avoid all the people screaming his name. There were so many celebrities that they could scream for, so why did they need to latch on to him? Such a bother.
When Grandpa Lu was sure that his grandson would be staying beside him, he nodded in satisfaction. Then he resumed his interview with the reporters. His ”my pace” personality prevented the reporters from leading the direction of the interview.
Although it made it difficult for the reporters to get proper and meaningful answers from the old man, they couldn't feel annoyed because he was so entertaining. They could only resign themselves to being led around the nose by the old man for the entire duration of the interviews.
Next to arrive on the red carpet were Long Jinjing, her mother Sun Jingfei, and her best friend Chen Fei. The three women walked together.
The crowd and the media didn't recognize them. However, they became curious when the event's staff straightened their backs and hurried to welcome the three ladies. They were especially respectful to the two young women and even started saying something to them. It looked as if the staff members were reporting to the two young women.
Although the people were curious about them, they were more preoccupied ogling the handsomeness of both Jin Chonglin and Lu Zihao who were still on the red carpet.
As for Long Jinjing, her mother, and Chen Fei, they didn't bother waiting for the reporters to interview them. They headed straight inside the convention centre to check the venue.
They met with Meimei inside who was already munching on some refreshments available for the guests. Meimei was with Yang Jiahui and Long Tengfei, while Long Jinjing and Chen Fei were with Sun Jingfei.
The younger generation then realized why the atmosphere felt awkward all of a sudden.
”Hello, how have you been?”
”Hello, how are you?”
Yang Jiahui and Sun Jingfei greeted each other at the same time. After realizing what they did, the two ladies laughed. Their genuine laughter melted the awkwardness away.
Long Tengfei's expression eased a bit upon watching his past and present women chatting politely with each other. He was relieved that these two were kind and gentle, unlike the others.
Then a furrow formed between his brows, remembering that a certain someone was also invited in this event. He hoped that the woman wouldn't create a scene that would embarrass all of them.
Back to the red carpet outside, more lights were turned on as the sky grew darker. The sun was setting and on the verge of disappearing from the horizon to be replaced by the thin, dim moon.
A bunch of foreigners started arriving. The people didn't know who they were. Nevertheless, they were still impressed that so many foreigners were attending Orchidia Beauty's grand launch.
Alric and Alona Bauer.