After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 652 - 642: Behind the Scenes of the Grand Show

Chapter 652: Chapter 642: Behind the Scenes of the Grand Show

Until the ’Fashion Classic Memoir’ on the big screen finished playing, and the show was about to start, Jiang Lingxi’s seat was still empty.

It was right in the front row, conspicuously vacant.

Many couldn’t help but sneak a glance at it.

Such a good spot left unoccupied, they wished it had been offered to them.

The livestream and online discussions also focused on Jiang Lingxi’s ’sudden disappearance’.

[This is really not a good time for the necklace to drop; Jiang Lingxi isn’t coming back after leaving, is she?]

[Maybe there’s really an emergency.]

[What could possibly be more important than seeing Casuo’s grand finale show right now?]

[I’ve actually always had a question, the front row seats for the show are usually reserved for guests personally invited by the master. Didn’t the internet previously went crazy speculating that Jiang Lingxi’s invitation was fake? Now I have a bold guess—isn’t that unique invitation card from Master Casuo himself to Jiang Lingxi?]

[Don’t say it, don’t say it; it just might be true!]

[Just searched for it, the post questioning Jiang Lingxi’s invitation card as fake, which trended on the hot search, has already been quietly deleted by the author.]

[Since this is a personal invitation from Master Casuo, it’s kind of disrespectful for her to leave before the show has even started, isn’t it?]

[I was about to nod in agreement, but there’s been too many times when things turned around, so I’ll just wait and see!]

...

Tong Yue resisted the urge to log into her account to explain on behalf of Jiang Lingxi, watching helplessly as the hashtag #WhereIsJiangLingxi# climbed to the hot search, feeling a bit sentimental.

She initially planned to post online about Jiang Lingxi receiving the invitation to take the stage and walk in Casuo’s show, already considering the wording; it couldn’t be too formal and cold, nor too exaggerated.

But when she asked Jiang Lingxi for an opinion, it was directly vetoed.

When it comes to building momentum, Jiang Lingxi considers herself quite professional.

Rushing it out in advance loses its point; the more heated the discussion, the bigger the payoff when the answer is revealed.

Even Tong Yue had to admit, Jiang Lingxi’s choice was far more clever than hers.

Seems like she can’t just focus on pushing her artists and assistants to improve; she, as a manager, needs to take some courses to improve herself!

While Tong Yue was silently reflecting as she watched the lively online discussions and others were guessing Jiang Lingxi’s whereabouts,

Backstage at the show.

No matter how orderly things were outside, the backstage of the show was always bustling.

As soon as Jiang Lingxi arrived, an assistant waiting at the entrance led her in.

The assistant was someone she had met at Master Casuo’s studio the previous day, so she wasn’t a complete stranger.

"The master is making final adjustments with the opening models; if Miss Jiang needs anything, please let me know."

Jiang Lingxi gave her a slight nod, "Okay."

She also met the curious gazes around her.

Everyone able to step onto Master Casuo’s show stage was at an international top-notch level.

With just a casual glance around as she walked, Jiang Lingxi recognized several faces she had frequently seen online.

One of them had even been used as the cover on Lu Zhengzheng’s tablet; at the time, Zhengzheng had introduced her as her favorite international supermodel.

If that girl had come and seen them in person, she would probably be thrilled.

While Jiang Lingxi was observing the finely featured, incredibly well-proportioned supermodels, thinking of irrelevant things, the gazes directed at her were much more complicated.

There’s still a barrier between the pure fashion world and the entertainment industry; let alone, Jiang Lingxi was more active in the domestic entertainment circle, so many of the models here didn’t really know her.

But this typical Hua State girl, who did have long legs but didn’t quite meet the international supermodel height standard, was someone actually awaited by Master Casuo’s assistant at the entrance!

It was entirely unexpected for them.

So what exactly is she here for?

Is she also a model here to walk the show?

Though they thought this, no one rushed impulsively to block her path and ask; they could only watch as she continued walking deeper inside, led by Master Casuo’s assistant.

"It’s her!"

Stepping past a Hua State-looking model, Jiang Lingxi entered the makeup cubicle prepared for her, unaware of the surprise in that person’s expression and voice.

"Sister Han, do you know the one who just went in?"

Han Rui came back to her senses, feeling somewhat complicated. Hearing a familiar industry friend’s voice from next door, she nodded absentmindedly.

Her impression of Jiang Lingxi was stuck on the Liangchuan show organized by Yun Chan a few months prior.

Because of some delayed matters and a streak of wilfulness, she had stood Yun Chan up.

She later learned Yun Chan had not only invited Master Casuo but also had an actress named Jiang Lingxi perfectly save the day.

She had watched that show video repeatedly, especially the few minutes when Jiang Lingxi appeared.

From then on, she remembered Jiang Lingxi’s name and face.

She just didn’t expect Jiang Lingxi to appear backstage at Master Casuo’s show at this moment.

Could it be because of that once-in-a-lifetime save, that Jiang Lingxi earned Master Casuo’s appreciation?

The thought of this possibility made Han Rui feel a sharp pang in her heart.

What exactly had she missed out on!

"Sister Han, Sister Han? Are you feeling unwell?"

The makeup artist saw Han Rui’s face turn unsightly and quickly paused her work, asking with concern.

Han Rui glanced at herself in the mirror, quickly adjusting her expression, "I’m fine, carry on."

The makeup artist glanced at the mirror, froze, and immediately turned to greet someone approaching, "Senior Yun Ping."

Yun Ping nodded to her and continued walking with her team.

The makeup artist watched them leave before getting back to work, "Didn’t think Senior Yun Ping would also be invited by the master. I wonder who’ll have this privilege of having her personally do their makeup and styling."

Han Rui couldn’t help but look over.

If anyone could seamlessly navigate both the fashion and entertainment world internationally, Yun Ping was definitely one of them.

She effortlessly crafted both ancient and modern makeup styles, aced both film and stage, and her extraordinary makeup skills left industry peers far behind.

It wasn’t easy to invite her over.

As she watched, she saw Yun Ping lead her team into the small cubicle Jiang Lingxi had just entered.

Her hands clenched tightly on her lap!