《...》Chapter 173: How Could Lu Man Even Attend Such a Grand Event?
Advertisement
Du Lin looked at the food counters set up and asked Lu Man, "Would you like something to eat or drink? I can go get you some ice cream, cake or whatnot."
"No thanks, I can take it myself," Lu Man replied, smiling.
"Hey hey, don't move, I'm just looking after my little sister-in-law." Du Lin held Lu Man back. "What flavor would you like?"
"Um... I want chocolate, matcha and vanilla flavored ice cream. Can you also take a look if they have a black forest cake?" Lu Man smiled, since he was already treating her as his sister-in-law, she won't stand on ceremony with Du Lin either.
"You really like to eat chocolate, huh," Du Lin smiled and walked off.
In the meantime, Lu Man scanned the nameplates on the table. As Du Lin was a has-been celebrity, the celebrities arranged to share the table with him were also some not so popular artists.
Some of them only had a little fame, while some had been grinding for years but still weren't popular.
Lu Man was only bothered with observing the people at her table, and hence did not notice Lu Qiyuan entering along with Lu Qi and Xia Qingyang.
Unlike Lu Qi, everyone in the industry knew about Du Lin's real situation.
Besides, Du Lin was the nephew of a shareholder of Han Corporation, so Suo Wei definitely had to leave some face for Du Lin.
Whereas Lu Qi, she was not treated so well.
Even though Lu Qiyuan may have had some standing in the business world, his standing was not very high and his connections within the entertainment industry could barely compare to Du Lin's.
Moreover, the popularity of Lu Qi's recent scandal had yet to fade. So, it was already good enough for her to get an invite.
Advertisement
But that invitation was also due to Lu Qiyuan going about everywhere, asking and begging several people for it.
To expect Suo Wei to greet them herself?
That was just impossible.
"Dad, look, isn't that older sister?" Lu Qi saw Lu Man and her face scrunched up. She hurriedly tugged on Lu Qiyuan's shirt sleeve, getting him to look over.
Lu Qiyuan followed her line of sight and saw Lu Man.
"Why is Lu Man sitting at a place that's better than Qi Qi's?" Xia Qingyang gasped, shocked. She stared angrily at Lu Man.
Although the celebrities seated at Lu Man's table were not very popular, they were either recently debuted young actors with a good amount of fans or experienced, talented actors who were acclaimed for their acting skills in the industry.
Unlike Lu Qi, they may not be very popular, but their reputation was not stained in any way.
Whereas, Lu Qi may be a budding starlet but she still wasn't an A-list artist, so she would not have a seat near the stage. Moreover, with her scandal being popular even now, on, she would be arranged to sit at a sad, little corner by the side.
"No, it shouldn't be like that, how could Lu Man even attend such a grand event?" Xia Qingyang shook her head furiously, she was so angry that blood might start bursting out of her eyes any second now. "How could she attend? Where did she get an invitation card from?"
Even to get Lu Qi's invitation card, Lu Qiyuan had to put in tremendous efforts.
So Lu Man, a plain girl with no money or power, how could she have gotten an invite?
Did she honestly think that the Nan Yin Charity Night was a small family event, that anyone could just squeeze their way in?
Advertisement
"Didn't she get into Han Corporation's Public relations department? How could a mere white-collar employee like her have gotten the invitation?" Xia Qingyang felt more bitter the more she thought about it. Why was Lu Man everywhere!
Moreover, all those mega-stars like super A-listers and A-listers would attend this banquet as long as their schedule could make it.
Whereas Lu Man was just an ordinary person who could not get even more ordinary, how could she share a table with those celebrities?
"Mom, Older Sister might be here for work. Isn't she from the PR department? There are quite some celebrities here who listed under Han Corporation, so obviously she must have followed along. If anything happens here, she can react to them immediately. It's just that..." Lu Qi shook her disapprovingly, "It's just that she is here as a staff member. How could she sit at a table meant for guests? That's very wrong of her."
"Right, Qi Qi is right. Qi Qi is still the most understanding one." Xia Qingyang then said to Lu Qiyuan, "Qiyuan, Lu Man's behavior is making our family lose in the public!"
Advertisement
- In Serial47 Chapters
How He Fell
C O M P L E T E D ☙❦❧"Who would ever love Medusa?""The blind," he whispered. ☙❦❧She was a daughter worth nothing in a family worth everything. They didn't want her and she was hurt.Neglected. On the other side of the same spectrum stood him. Being taken advantage of does a number on many. A childhood is something almost no one forgets and he'll never forget his. So he took his anger out on the punching bag in the abandoned building each night. He can't hold all those frustrations in. Two people broken beyond repair. One too scared and one too angered to just want to be any longer. But one day, they stumble upon each other. And Maddox Lohan knew he had to save Evelyn Moreau from the same fall he would not be able to escape.But was it fair? To show someone a life worth living when he himself did not want to live? ☙❦❧1/11/18 - 10/17/19 [ COMPLETED ][ 4 pre-chapters + 35 chapters + epilogue ]#1 in young adult reads (8/12/19 - 9/20/19)#1 in boxer (8/23/19 - 9/19/29)#2 in teen romance (05/01/20-05/03/20)#29 in teen fiction (03/13/20-03/15/20) Cover by @xtruebeautyxCopyright ©
8 293 - In Serial31 Chapters
Butterfly Hearts ✔
❝I told the stars about you. . . . . and they know how deep and true my love is.❞xSona never envisaged a life with love. For her love was a luxury. A luxury in the name of Abhay Singh, her best friend's brother.How did she know: that the elder boy who played chor-police with her when she was young would steal her heart. Just like that. But she always lost the game. And how so horribly was she going to lose again, only she knew.But when years pass she soon learns to let go of her feelings.But why does everything go so horribly wrong?x "THIS IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT THAN WHATEVER I HAVE READ TILL DATE✨🔥"-happylilhumann"I came for some cliché romance and now I'm bawling my eyes out😭"-bloosunsets"I personally really loved the book, very realistic, portrayed everyone's emotional conflicts well."-Divyanshi_17"Loved every character of the story and the plot 🤯 the plot was amazing. I was always excited to read whenever you posted a new chapter. I am glad I came across this story and you author."-rs0021"Bro this book is so good! I binged read it in 4 hours, during my classes. It truly, madly and deeply hooked me. I love it❤️" - _aankh_Copyright © 2021 by Hazel
8 118 - In Serial35 Chapters
In His Office
Someone cleared his throat behind me. My laughter died instantly. I turned and saw Mr. Ashton standing there."Come to my office Ms Rose NOW!!", he shouted.Everyone scattered to their work stations and I went to his office. He was sitting in his chair looking hot as ever. You should not be thinking that right now Emily! His green blue eyes looking at me with an emotion I couldn't pinpoint. Annoyance , disbelief or humor."Close the door", he shouted and I flinched with the harshness of his words.I was 100 percent sure that my job was at stake. You are dead Emily Rose.
8 154 - In Serial54 Chapters
Vampire King
In the land of gods and monsters I was an angel; living in the garden of hell. Tyler King- the most powerful vampire on earth, the King of all vampires. Shae Valentine, a simple quiet oblivious human girl and Tyler's after her to stake his claim.In everything he did, he always was surrounded by a darkness. He didn't think anyone could change that. But she did. Shae Valentine made him feel things he never knew was possible. She made him explore new things and love. She was his saving grace. Just as he was hers.Even the Vampire King has a weakness.Highest rank: #1 in vampire 7/11/16Amazing cover by: @ellysmithy*book 1 of the 'crimson' series**completed as of 1/3/17*needs to be majorly editedNO TRANSLATIONS YOU WILL BE IGNORED
8 131 - In Serial27 Chapters
Mrs. Jeon || jjk ☑
Starting from now you will become 'Mrs. Jeon'I'm sorry but this is not a mafia story.This is a boring story. I already told you so be prepare.
8 246 - In Serial40 Chapters
To Love Gabriel Harris [B×B] ✔
[ COMPLETED ]An unexplainable spark ignites within Gabriel when he meets his brother's best friend, Alexander, the perfect example of a walking sex bomb. Little does he know that Alexander might not be as perfect as he seems, hiding many sinful secrets himself...[ Previously known as ' It Starts With You ' ]*** Extended Synopsis Within ***🔱R e v i e w s🔱@scrambleddragonegg' I'm about a half step away from sobbing my heart out? This is amazing, this is so good I think I might cry...'@The_fangirls72' The story was compelling, emotional and well thought out piece of writing. I completely loved every minute of reading this! '@x-RoyalJelly-x' I was dreading the end since the beginning, such a lovely story with powerful words and passion, I cried a few times, although Alexander and Gabriel are not real, I still am proud of them.'@AwkwardGrandma ' I love this book!! I've never voted twice on the same book, yet here we are!! Thank you so much for this wonderful masterpiece!! '
8 121

