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Tang Xiao Ei and Qin Junning quietly faced off against each other. From the moment they signed the contract, she knew that this man had changed.

He was no longer a strange stranger, but his immediate superior.

"Smile." Qin Junning stared at her for a long time before spitting out a word.

Tang Xiao Yi looked at him calmly. Two seconds later, she smiled, showing a beautiful smile.

"Don't laugh like that." Qin Junning raised his hand to pinch her chin, turned her face towards the big mirror, and said, "This world doesn't owe you anything, smile happily for me."

Tang Xiao Yi saw herself in the mirror. She was a stranger, separated by a layer of powder. It was like a layer of fog, and that flawless face in the makeup artist's hands was not hers.

Only his shadow could be seen in the depths of those eyes that were calm and distant.

As for the man holding her face, he was no longer the man who had a good temper while smiling at her. At this moment, he was staring at her in a commanding manner.

She tried to smile again, but her nose stung. Yes, the world didn't owe her anything, but she just wanted to cry.

"If you want to be a good artiste, you have to smile no matter the time, no matter how sad you are." Qin Junning stood behind her, letting her face to face with the mirror, pinching her cheek as he whispered into her ear.

Her personality of having to hold back was indeed unsuitable for the entertainment circle. However, he would slowly nurture her. At the very least, he had to make her completely listen to him.

Tang Xiao Yi's face once again twitched as she revealed a smile.

"I should first find a teacher to train your smile." Qin Junning could not see the smile in her eyes and said with a frown.

"Sorry." Tang Xiao Yi finally spoke because she had suffered a lot of blows today. Her voice was dull and hoarse, without any clarity.

"Do you know? I hate it when people apologize to me the most. Please do it again with your standard smile. " Qin Zheng straightened her face and said word by word in the mirror.

Tang Xiao Yi took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She suppressed her emotions and fiercely suppressed them.

Although some things were like springs, the harder they were suppressed, the stronger the rebound force would be, but she still used all her strength to restrain her emotions. A few seconds later, she opened her eyes and smiled towards the mirror.

"Good. Keep that smile on, at tonight's party." Although Qin Junning wasn't too satisfied, he knew that Tang Xiaosi had done her best. If he forced her to go down again, she might collapse at the banquet.

Qin Gaoning released his grip and said to her, "Hold me."

Tang Xiao Ai obediently took hold of his arm. She needed to support herself in order to avoid falling down.

Two people appeared on the stairs leading to the second floor. The bustling scene turned completely silent as everyone raised their heads to look at them.

The man was very handsome, the model was tough and heroic, with every movement he made, he was unspeakably tugging at the air with his big hands.

The girl beside him was like a lotus blooming in water. The makeup artist mysteriously wiped away the haggard and exhausted look on her face, leaving behind only a tranquil and clear beauty.

The two of them seemed to be a perfect match, regardless of height or looks.

Was this the newbie that Qin Junning had just signed?

Everyone was using all kinds of eyes to size up Tang Xiaoyi. Her well-fitting and high-end dress accentuated her lithe figure. Her small face was pure and clear, but her eyes were empty and wooden, greatly reducing her overall score.

Zhong Yuqing was leaning against the balcony on the second floor. Finally, he turned around with a goblet in his hand and looked at the two men standing on the stairs.

From the front, Tang Xiao Ei seemed to be wearing a conservative and demure formal attire, but behind her back there was something else. The half-naked lace revealed her white skin, revealing the beautiful lines on her back. The butterfly bone made her even more enchanting.

Qin Gaoning was currently introducing the newcomers to everyone. He was leading Tang Xiaoyi down the stairs to introduce her future colleagues and companions.

Tang Xiao Ai's smile had already become stiff.

There were many celebrities here, but she had never paid much attention to the entertainment industry. Even though some of the celebrities looked familiar, they still couldn't call out their names, which made some people very angry.

Finally, after a full circle, Qin Juning was pulled to the side by the producer, leaving Tang Xiaosi alone, surrounded by red men and women.

She was not a stage scammer.

From when she was very young, she had always been calm when she faced all sorts of adults asking for debts, to when she went to school and took part in all sorts of competitions, to when she spoke on stage.

But right now, Tang Xiao Yi only wanted to escape. She absentmindedly squeezed out of the crowd and barely managed to maintain a smile on her face when she saw the conversation. She subconsciously moved towards the lowest part of the crowd.

A handsome man walked up the carpeted stairs towards them. He had a faint smile on his face and had the bearing of a ruler descending upon the world.

Tang Xiaoyi lowered her head and held the hem of her skirt with one hand, afraid that she would step on it.

Everything seemed like a dream. The dream-like crystal chandelier, handsome men and beautiful women were everywhere. The intoxicating taste of champagne and red wine reminded her of that grand annual gathering … The night she lost herself.

The only difference was that she had lost her body that night, and today, she would lose her freedom.

Tang Xiao Ai didn't like this kind of situation, just like she didn't like high-heeled shoes.

It was unknown what had been splashed onto the carpet beneath her feet. Tang Xiao Yi originally wasn't able to control such high heels, but now that she slipped, Tang Xiao Yi subconsciously reached out to grab onto something to stabilize her body. However, she still fell to her knees on the stairs, only because she tightly held onto a man's belt to prevent herself from tumbling down the stairs.

The lively scene quieted down once again. Everyone was looking at the awkward scene on the stairs.

Tang Xiao Ai's current posture was as though she was worshipping God. To the people of Green Jia International, Zhong Jianqing was indeed their God.

She pulled at someone's expensive belt and half knelt in front of him, her face pressed against his crotch.

Tang Xiao Yi stiffened her body. A few seconds later, a look of fear and shyness flashed across her face. It was as if she had just realized something had happened.

She tried to withdraw her hand, but a pair of warm hands held her arm.

"Sorry …" "Thank you …" Tang Xiao Yi was so embarrassed that she didn't dare raise her head to look at him. What did she bump into just now?

It was rare for her to be so embarrassed, so Tang Xiaoyi wanted to quickly escape.

"Little Love, you really know how to snatch a mirror." When Qin Junning saw this scene, he immediately strode over, pulled her to his side with a smile, and said deliberately, "If you want to get to know Mister Zhong, you don't have to put in so much effort."

He was making a joke to smooth things over, because he and Zhong Guoqing were very familiar with each other. However, for Tang Xiaoyi, aside from embarrassment, she was also very embarrassed. She wished she could immediately burrow into the ground.

Zhong Yuqing also withdrew his hand. He stood on top of the stairs and looked down at her. Memories from that night rushed into his head when he touched her soft and tender arm.

Her body was very soft, very smooth and very tender, just like a poppy. Anyone who tasted it would never forget.

"Let me make an introduction. This is the majority shareholder of Escrow Media, as well as the CEO of Linjia International Shopping Network," Qin Jun looked at Tang Xiaoyi's blushing face, then inappropriately whispered into her ear, "Countless women think of Ol 'Five as their King of Diamonds, Zhong Jianqing."

Upon hearing the words "Green Gardens International", her originally red face immediately turned pale.

It was as if he could see the dark night again.

Although her face was lightly powdered and blushing, concealing her true expression, her manner still made the fox-like Qin Junning feel that something was amiss.

"Lil 'Ai, although Mr. Zhong rarely asks about artists, he's still your boss. You should pay a good visit to him." Qin Jun noticed that she kept her head down with a panicked expression on her face. He had some doubts in his heart. Did she know Zhong Yuqing or not?

From his tone, it seemed like the girl didn't know him. However, he had overdone it and wanted to make it up to her.