CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 58: WRAPPING UP AND HEADING HOME

Lu Shouyue only just realized that the dress Lin Wanwan was wearing was borrowed, and he immediately laughed, "It’s a small matter, I can make a call."

Lin Wanwan quickly stopped him, "No need, I’ll just change."

The person in charge quickly stated, "It’s okay, it’s okay, this lady can just keep wearing it, just return it to me in a few days."

Lu Shouyue waved his phone, smiling, "The call is already through."

After saying that, he nodded slightly, went to the side, and said a few things in French that Lin Wanwan and others couldn’t understand. Then he turned to them and said, "Alright, I’ve reserved this dress. Consider it a gift from me. After all, I still owe you a favor."

Lin Wanwan pondered for a moment, then smiled, "Alright, then I’ll accept it gratefully."

At worst, when she sells an Ancient Zither to Lu Shouyue next time, she can charge him a bit less.

Chen Jinyu watched Lin Wanwan casually accept a gift from this handsome guy in front of her, looking very meaningful.

She said there’s nothing going on, how could that be? This is an SV dress worth hundreds of thousands! It’s not some cheap Taobao knock-off! She accepted it without batting an eye! Who would have thought, in just over a year since graduation, her confidence has totally changed.

Lin Wanwan isn’t some rich second-generation or a white-rich-beauty, that much Chen Jinyu knows very well.

If she were a white-rich-beauty, why would she be working at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in a thin cheongsam in the middle of winter for just fifty yuan? Before making a name, the pay for etiquette work is very low, and the work is tough. There are plenty of pretty junior schoolmates to choose from at university, even for lower pay, there are still people willing to do it.

Lin Wanwan didn’t explain, because Chen Jinyu mentioned they still have a party to go to, and the two parted ways.

As they walked toward the parking garage, Lin Wanwan suddenly noticed a familiar-looking bag on top of a trash can nearby.

"What’s up?" Lu Shouyue followed her gaze toward the trash can.

"Nothing, wait for me a second." Lin Wanwan quickly walked to the trash can, leaned over to look, and her head buzzed, if not hers, whose bag could it be?

Her sportswear and makeup bag were quietly lying inside the trash can!

"Ha." Lin Wanwan let out a cold laugh, feeling speechless.

"Are those your clothes?" Lu Shouyue, being very clever, understood at a glance.

"Yeah, don’t know which ghost from Liao Zhai bumped into me." Lin Wanwan quipped. The makeup bag and clothes were obviously not salvageable, so she turned and walked away.

Lu Shouyue said, "The person could accurately find your bag in such a chaotic backstage, it must be someone who knows you."

After saying that, he sighed, "Being a beauty isn’t easy, it’s even harder in the entertainment industry. Someone like you attracts too much envy and jealousy."

They found the car, Lin Wanwan fastened her seatbelt after getting in, and said, "I’m not in the entertainment industry, just doing some part-time gigs for pocket money."

Lu Shouyue raised an eyebrow; someone who could readily produce six Tang Dynasty porcelain vases and gift Nephrite Jade Paperweights dated to the Tang Dynasty, with a Jiaowei Guqin comparable to museum treasures, yet needs part-time work for pocket money? Is this some rich second-generation’s new ploy to experience life?

As they drove toward Lin Wanwan’s residence, Lu Shouyue asked, "Have you thought about who might have thrown away your clothes? Any clues?"

Lin Wanwan propped a hand on the window glass, gazing at the night scene as she casually replied, "No more than ten people saw me arrive in this dress, all acquaintances invited by my friend for the ceremony, probably one of them. But I can’t say who, we only gathered for the event, calling it ’knowing’ each other is a stretch."

Lu Shouyue said, "In today’s information age, it’s really hard to stay hidden after doing something bad. I can have security check the surveillance; I can tell you who it is by tomorrow, so you can be wary of such people next time."

Lin Wanwan said, "Isn’t it troublesome for you to check the surveillance?"

Lu Shouyue laughed, "Don’t worry, it won’t cost me anything, it’s quite easy."

Lin Wanwan turned to look at Lu Shouyue, "Then thanks a bunch. Mr. Lu, you really are amazing, you can handle anything. By the way, why did you come to watch the show today? I noticed you were even seated at the center spot with Cartier’s foreign representative."

Lu Shouyue said, "A bit of a business collaboration."

Then he changed the topic, "Do you want to enter the industry? A childhood friend of mine is interested in investing in the entertainment industry recently and invited me to join. If you’re interested, why not join our company too? Though we just started, our resources shouldn’t be lacking, at least in fashion."

Lin Wanwan laughed, "You’re the seventh person to invite me today, I feel really honored. Seems like entering the industry isn’t hard at all."

Lu Shouyue smiled, "It’s hard for others, not for you though. Your stunning beauty is the key to this line of work."

Lin Wanwan looked ahead at the night scene, smiled, and said, "Thanks for the compliment. But I’m really not interested in the entertainment industry, life under the spotlight doesn’t suit me."

As they chatted, Lin Wanwan’s phone suddenly rang. Seeing it was Chen Jinyu calling, she found it odd.

Why would she call? They should be sitting at a quiet bar outdoors at the Bund, enjoying the river view, the breeze, barbecues, and music with their girlfriends right now.

Lin Wanwan picked up the phone and heard only noise, crying girls, and rough men cursing.

"Jinyu, what’s wrong, what happened over there?"

No response came from the other side, and after a while, there was a loud "bang," and the call disconnected.

Lin Wanwan frowned, sensing something went amiss, without saying a word, Lu Shouyue already asked, "What’s wrong?"

With a solemn expression, Lin Wanwan said to Lu Shouyue, "Mr. Lu, could you please turn back and drop me at the Bund? I have something to take care of."

Without asking much, Lu Shouyue calmly said, "Alright."

After saying that, he turned the car around at the traffic light intersection ahead and drove back.

The rest of the drive was silent because Lin Wanwan was too worried to chat. She kept dialing Chen Jinyu’s number, but there was no answer.

Upon arrival, Lin Wanwan had Lu Shouyue drop her off at the roadside. She got out first: "Mr. Lu, you can go back, thanks for dropping me off. I’ll look for my friend here."

Lu Shouyue was uneasy about letting Lin Wanwan, dressed glamorously at night, roam alone and said through the window, "I’ll go with you. Wait for me to park the car, the parking lot is just ahead at the Bund."

"No, no need."

Saying that, Lin Wanwan turned and ran into the Bund, and wearing high heels didn’t hinder her speed. Her four years of part-time work as an etiquette host in college had well-trained her in running with heels (back then, she would stand the whole day).