CHAPTER 628: CHAPTER 618: WHY STAY AT THE ZHONGXIAO TOWER, WU JUE ARRIVES

At this point, everyone who had completed their check-in was basically busy unpacking their luggage.

Some did it themselves, while others had their assistants do it for them.

Jinglan View Tower.

Jiang Kaiyuan turned on the TV in his room, listening to the sounds coming from it while silently unpacking the suitcase beside the bed.

Lele pushed open the door and walked in, "Brother Kaiyuan, I found out..."

"No need to check," Jiang Kaiyuan interrupted him, "I just saw on my phone, Sister Xi is not staying here."

Lele scratched the back of his head, "Almost everyone on our flight was arranged to stay at Jinglan View Tower, with some staying even farther from the town center in Qinghai City. I didn’t expect Teacher Jiang to actually stay at Chongxiao Tower!"

His tone had a hint of admiration as he spoke the last part.

Zhou Lingyue, who came with her own celebrity and was still an A-list, compared to Jiang Lingxi who had only acted in TV dramas, had already entered the film industry, but this time was also staying at Jinglan View Tower.

I really don’t know how Teacher Jiang surpassed Zhou Lingyue. For a first-time visit to the International Fashion Fest, she already moved straight to the innermost circle.

Lele couldn’t figure it out, and neither could Zhou Lingyue.

A pile of luggage she brought was being unpacked by two personal assistants, while Zhou Lingyue had her phone plugged in with a charger, obsessively scrolling through the news dominating domestic platforms about ’Jiang Lingxi staying at Chongxiao Tower’, "What on earth does she have to deserve this!"

Her manager came out after packing her own luggage and heard Zhou Lingyue’s self-talk, sighing helplessly, "Still scrolling? Tell me, what use is reading this news other than making yourself angry?"

Zhou Lingyue looked up, not hiding the unwillingness in her eyes, "Do you think I can just be content? I even have a high-end luxury endorsement, and this is the third time I’m at the International Fashion Fest, but this time my stay is just slightly better than last time!"

"But what about Jiang Lingxi? She just got the Shanyue Zhiheng endorsement, which is considered high-end domestically, but internationally it’s still too young, just a brand ambassador on that side. According to this standard, she should be staying farther out than me, so why is she staying so close to the center, and at Chongxiao Tower!"

The manager had also seen the online news and frowned, "But as you should have seen, you’re not the only one puzzled; there are tens of thousands, if not millions, of people questioning this online, but she did get in, that’s a fact. During the fest, no one would dare to joke about this."

Outside the time of the International Fashion Fest, as long as you can afford it, not to mention Chongxiao Tower, you could even stay in the peripheries of Aibosi Manor.

But now, the designated accommodations for the invited VIPs are not something you can enter just because you want to.

Even the VIPs can only stay at pre-arranged places; you can’t just stay wherever you like, or else it would be chaotic.

Zhou Lingyue knew all that, having been here three times, but this time she just didn’t want to accept it.

Gritting her teeth bitterly, she said, "Jiang Lingxi must have used some connections, definitely!"

Her manager saw her stubbornness and couldn’t help but feel a headache, rubbing his temples, "Don’t just fixate on Jiang Lingxi; think about Wei Minmin. The jewelry brand she endorses holds a higher international status than yours, yet she is also staying here."

To which Zhou Lingyue just coldly laughed, "Isn’t she on good terms with Jiang Lingxi? I heard she even calls Jiang Lingxi ’Sister’ in private, even though she’s an A-list and calls a B-list ’Sister.’ She must be really something. Now that Jiang Lingxi has outdone her and moved into Chongxiao Tower, I bet she’s not feeling great either!"

The manager figured it was pointless to argue further and simply took her phone away, "Stop thinking about it, take off your makeup and get some rest. We’ll have to go out after lunch to meet with the brand representatives they’ve sent over."

That’s what truly matters.

Although the brand will take extra care of their endorsers, if the endorser’s performance fails to satisfy the brand, they can still be replaced.

A new generation of talent emerges all the time in the entertainment industry.

Zhou Lingyue understood this reality too, grudgingly suppressing her resentment and discontent, obediently getting up to wash.

Wei Minmin, who Zhou Lingyue speculated a lot about, wasn’t feeling bad at all; instead, she was eagerly on the phone with Jiang Lingxi.

"Sister Xi, are you done over there?"

"Almost. By the way, where are you staying?"

"Jinglan View Tower, most of the invited guests from Hua State are staying here, and some in Qinghai City. From what I know, there are fewer than five fingers’ worth of people from our circle staying in Chongxiao Tower, and you’re one of them. Miss Gu from there is also staying. Besides her, there are the International Best Actor and Actress and the only one with a top-tier endorsement, King Xie."

Jiang Lingxi heard her list the facts on the phone, "You really have your ears to the ground."

"Hehe, can’t help it, I’m just popular with people."

Jiang Lingxi was amused by her self-praise, letting out a laugh, "True enough."

She, who was staying at Chongxiao Tower, didn’t even know who else from the same flight had moved in.

Of course, she hadn’t intentionally paid attention either.

"Jinglan View Tower isn’t too far from Chongxiao Tower. Do you have any plans for the afternoon, Sister Xi? If not, shall we go out for a walk? I’ve been here a few times before, both for events and leisure; I can definitely serve as a tour guide."

"You’re not busy?"

"I scheduled my brand meeting for tomorrow, saying I want to relax a little on the first day."

The brand thought relaxing meant resting well at the residence, but for Wei Minmin, relaxing meant going out shopping with friends.

There’s no need to clarify this point.

Jiang Lingxi thought about it, "I have nothing planned for today either."

According to Casuo’s old man, whose call she received, his appointment would only be tomorrow or the day after, definitely not today.

"Then let’s do it, shall we have lunch together too? I know a few really good places to eat."

Jiang Lingxi: "...Alright."

"I’ll call you when I’m close to you, Sister Xi."

"Mm, see you later."

Jiang Lingxi had just hung up when she turned to see Shen Yunqing also just finished a call.

"Was it Changning calling or Wu Jue?"

"Wu Jue, they’re on a later flight which has just landed."

Jiang Lingxi walked over to him, "Are you going to meet them?"

Wu Jue had decided to come last minute; originally, Jiang Lingxi intended to bring Changning and Yun Yi with her, but since Wu Jue was coming too, and considering Changning was Wu Jue’s disciple, she arranged for the two to be with Wu Jue.

"Yes, Wu Jue didn’t say it, but he rarely goes abroad; this time, it’s likely that someone from Changcang Sect will appear at the fest."

"Then you should go, just now Minmin called me, inviting me to eat and shop later."

Although the first meal here couldn’t be shared, Jiang Lingxi thought it better for these meetups not to mingle together.

Even without looking online, she could hear from outside, from people like Tong Yue and Wei Minmin, that her current buzz was quite over the top, especially with her appearance at the International Fashion Town and staying at Chongxiao Tower.

Going out shopping would certainly attract a lot of attention.

This wouldn’t affect her, but it might not be suitable for Shen Yunqing’s side.

Until someone from Changcang Sect reveals themselves, Wu Jue should keep things low-key.

"Be safe."

"You too."