Chapter 234 - The launch

Time flew by so fast, and the day of the launch was already upon them. The most awaited occasion was today, and with that, the news of the launch spread in the entire country. Even other famous international companies have heard of this launch. 

Wang Lu wore his most expensive suit, fixing his crooked necktie as he stared at himself in the mirror. 

With his secretary's update about the man stalking Yan Mei, and with another man answering his call, he grew uneasy and decided to visit Yan Mei during the launch. 

He got the car keys on the table. He then walked to his garage to ride his car. Wang Lu then started driving off towards the city where Yan Mei's launch would take place. 

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The company has prepared this long for the launch. Yan Mei and everyone in the company made sure that everything should go according to plan before the launch would even take place. 

There is no room for any mistakes. 

In the entrance of the launch's location, the carpet was the hue of summer's deepest rose petals. Sooner or later, the prestigious guests and the VIPs would be coming in the demesne for the launch. 

Sooner or later, vehicles parked in front of the building, revealing the famous artists and celebrities of the country--and even from other countries. 

Flashes of cameras were everywhere. Any person around would hear the clicking of the buttons and the interviewers talking amongst each other. 

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Inside the building, Yan Mei stood by the entrance, greeting some of the very first visitors who came in the vicinity. 

Yan Mei looked breathtakingly beautiful for the occasion. Any person who would see her and would pass by her would not get enough of her. One would say that one second of looking at her would not be enough. 

Her hair is in a bun, some tendrils of her hair on either side of her face. Her lips were tinted red--like it was already the natural color of her lips. Her lashes were naturally long, so it needn't put fake lashes on it.

She wore a greenish-blue gown made of soft, satiny fabric, long and loose. A semicircular, high collar made of silk-like materials headed the ankle-length robe. 

Yan Mei walked as lightly as an acrobat inside the building, smiling and waving at the guests as they settled on their seats. A puff of wind swept through her hair, making her tuck some of her hair behind her ear. 

Lei Zhao, who was watching her from afar, grinned ear to ear as he walked towards her. Despite knowing Yan Mei being headstrong, he knew that his woman could also feel jittery and nervous. 

"Yan Mei," he lightly called out enough to call her attention. His wife looked at him, and her eyes faltered for a moment when she saw him. 

"Lei Zhao." 

She said his name, almost in a mumble, her eyes scanning as she spoke softly to her husband. She wanted so badly to mask her nervousness, but with her seeing Lei Zhao suddenly, she could not help but feel vulnerable. 

"Hey, relax," Lei Zhao said, chuckling at the same time. "You already checked over and over--even the slightest details! Nothing will go wrong," he said, Yan Mei, biting her bottom lip as she stared at him. 

"I know, but--"

"Hush," Lei Zhao interrupted and silenced her, "My Wifey is strong and smart. I know this launch will be a success. Alright?"

With her husband's encouraging words, Yan Mei beamed at him gratefully. Not wanting to display her public affection, she mouthed to say thank you, Lei Zhao easily understanding her lips' movement. 

Everyone settled already in their seats. The lights suddenly dimmed to start the highlight of the launch: the fashion show with the theme "Fierce: More and More."

Lei Zhao got two glasses of champagne from a waiter walking inside the building. He gave Yan Mei one, his wife only holding the champagne as she intently watched the runaway, the models walking to and fro, one by one, showcasing Yan Mei's new jewelry release. 

The models walked and showed that they owned the catwalk. They did not only flaunt the clothes that they wore, but they made sure that their poses would accentuate the collection Yan Mei's company had designed. 

Yan Mei's heart couldn't help but race as she felt satisfied and proud of how the models carried her selection. She proudly smiled as the jewelry complemented the models and the clothes they were wearing. 

She even scanned the looks on the audience's faces. The celebrities, the artists, and the known designers were enthralled with what the company is showcasing. 

Yan Mei's kept her left hand at the back as it balled into a fist. 

'This is all going so well!'

With Lei Zhao noticing that her nervousness is no longer there, he smiled as he secretly held Yan Mei's hand with his right hand, squeezing her hand to surprise her. 

"I told you, this would go so well," he whispered, Yan Mei slightly giggling as she heard Lei Zhao's encouragement. 

"Hush, don't distract me," she scolded, but deep down, she felt happy with sharing this moment with Lei Zhao. 

Sooner or later, everyone gasped in amazement when they saw who the next model was. Yan Mei smiled as the model confidently walked in the runaway, everyone's eyes on her. 

'I knew it. I knew it that Ying Sheng is a perfect decision to include in showcasing my collection!' 

Her wavy hair cascaded behind her, showing off her collar bones. She wore an off-shoulder fitted black dress, with a long slit at the left. She wore a black three-inched pumped high heels, and she confidently walked, owning the catwalk better compared to the other models who had walked before her. 

She held the studded clutch bag that the company made, everyone's eyes on her as she also flaunted the snake tattoo painted on her arm. 

"My, who is this stunning lady!?"

"I am familiar with the models, but who is this lady? She is breathtaking!"

"Is she looking for an agent? If she is, I would want to talk to her!"

"Yes, but don't forget about the bag that she's holding! The collection that the company is showcasing is indeed captivating!"

"I know, right? But the studded clutch bag this model is holding--it's something simple, yet sophisticated at the same time!"

Hearing their comments, Yan Mei felt like she had won the lottery! She felt her heart racing as it thumped quickly in her chest, almost making it difficult to breathe!

'This is it! The company is about to get a breakthrough with the launch!"