Tang Liyan may not be able to understand her, but because of her experience from her previous life, Su Xiaofei had learned so many things from it and that included not joining the pigs in the mud when they wanted to play. She had heard so many demeaning words and insults to her person that a simple provocation now wouldn't be enough.
The next day, at nine in the morning, Su Xiaofei accompanied Tang Liyan to the headquarters of 'Bellissima', the international skincare and makeup brand Bai Qingyue had been promoting for years now. Due to the popularity and continuous comparison between her and Tang Liyan, the management had an idea to invite Tang Liyan to join them as a brand ambassador and model along with Bai Qingyue.
Of course, Golden Star, especially Mo Yuchen, didn't like Bellissima's decision to invite Tang Liyan for the next campaign. It would only make people aware of Tang Liyan, courtesy of Bai Qingyue's name, which Su Xiaofei found laughable.
She believed that Tang Liyan didn't need to ride on Bai Qingyue's coattails to become popular. The fact that she was once a queen before her marriage was already proof that Tang Liyan possessed the characteristics and skills to become a top star.
As for Bai Qingyue, Su Xiaofei had to admit that her birth mother wasn't a simpleton and was a capable actress. The management of Golden Star highly regarded her opinions and would give her a strong backing if needed.
When they arrived, they ended up running into Bai Qingyue with her personal assistant and manager from Golden Star in the lift. Bai Qingyue was wearing an elegant white fitted halter dress that ended right above her knees, emphasizing her feminine curves.
There was no doubt that Bai Qingyue was a beautiful woman, however, standing close next to Su Xiaofei, their companions couldn't help but stare at the two of them. Tang Liyan had to blink not only once, but twice as she glanced between her manager and Bai Qingyue. It was only then that she was reminded of the resemblance between the two.
Bai Qingyue's manager cleared her throat and glanced at Tang Liyan and Su Xiaofei.
"Don't think that because Bellissima invited you to join the next campaign, you would be able to use Xiao Yue as a stepping stone." She was full of hostility towards the two.
"Hmm?" Su Xiaofei cocked her head to one side to face Zhang Ling, who was standing between her and Tang Liyan. "Lingling, do you hear something? It seems like there's a fly buzzing near me. I hope you know how to get rid of it before it stings any of us."
Zhang Ling laughed behind her hand, making Bai Qingyue's manager fume in anger.
"Don't worry, Miss. We won't allow any insect to touch even a strand of your hair and Miss Tang's."
"Y-you!" Luo Cheng, Bai Qingyue's manager, hadn't expected that Su Xiaofei would say such words.
"Calm down, Luo Cheng. Don't start a fight. We wouldn't want rumors to circulate that we are bullying Miss Tang when we are not." Bai Qingyue's voice immediately shut her manager's mouth as she gave the woman a pointed look.
She then turned her gaze to the blinking number on top of the elevator doors, ignoring Su Xiaofei's party. Bai Qingyue then remembered Mo Yuchen's warning about Su Xiaofei having a poisonous tongue, and it made sense to her why their CEO would be annoyed with Su Xiaofei if the latter also spoke the same way to him.
Tang Liyan narrowed her eyes on Bai Qingyue. If Bai Qingyue knew what her manager did was wrong, how come she never offered an apology towards them? If Su Xiaofei wasn't with her at the moment, she didn't think she would be able to remain calm after hearing such a ridiculous accusation from Bai Qingyue's camp.
She then glanced at Su Xiaofei, who only shook her head in return, reminding her of what she had said earlier. Tang Liyan could only bite her inner cheek, fists clenching on her side as she thought of how Su Xiaofei was trying to protect her even now.
Su Xiaofei was no doubt younger than her, but it seemed to Tang Liyan that the young woman had gained enough knowledge and patience many old people attained after living for quite some time.
When the elevator stopped at their destination, Su Xiaofei allowed Bai Qingyue's team to leave before grasping Tang Liyan's wrist to stop her from confronting Bai Qingyue.
"It's a waste of time arguing with them, don't you think?"
"But Miss Su, do we really have to endure all the nasty things they were saying? I'm also afraid that they will implicate you and cause a rumor." Tang Liyan complained.
The corner of Su Xiaofei's lips curled into a devilish smile, allowing her bodyguards to be aware that their miss was up to no good again. It was not surprising that she became their master's woman.
"You really want to get even with them?" She questioned Tang Liyan.
"En. I didn't come here to use Bai Qingyue's popularity anyway. Since Miss Su deemed that this campaign would help to further my career, I trust you, but I can't just stand it when they are disrespectful of you."
Su Xiaofei hummed and adjusted the light blue dress that Tang Liyan was wearing today. Her queen wasn't wearing any makeup today, as per her instructions. The reason behind this was because she wanted the management of Bellissima to see how beautiful Tang Liyan was, even without makeup.
"I have high hopes for you, Miss Tang. In fact, if you haven't encountered a hiccup before, I have no doubt that you would have surpassed Miss Bai's popularity by now. Don't sell yourself too short. When it comes to acting and modeling, you are far superior to Miss Bai. You better show them what made you a queen."
With Su Xiaofei's reassuring words, Tang Liyan finally found the confidence she needed for today.
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