Rebirth from the Ashes

Feeling joyful for the first time ever, Gong Zhi could not cease laughing in her dressing room. She was amused just by the thought of Li Jingran hitting the ceiling and completely flipping out.

“Lil sis, you must join me for a meal next time.” Gong Zhi had not forgotten who she owed it to.

This girl said that her mother was waiting for her at home with dinner ready. With her parents worried if she was home late, the girl insisted on going home. It was not like Gong Zhi could make her come against her will.

“Okay.” Putting on her backpack, Shen Xi politely excused herself. “Well then, Ms. Gong Zhi, I should get going.”

“Don’t address me so formally. There’s no need for formalities between us. Consider me your older sister if you think highly of me.” Gong Zhi intimately pulled on her hand. “Don’t be a stranger.”

There was no shortage of stylists.

However, true masters who could pull off bringing out the best look in a person were hard to come by.

It was every celebrity’s dream to shine and become the belle of the ball.

Every single detail, apart from the celebrity’s endowed looks and bearing, was in the mercy of a good stylist.

Ms. Cai Ni was the stylist Gong Zhi needed. No matter the cost, Gong Zhi wanted to be on good terms with her and keep her by her side.

“Sister Zhizhi.” Shen Xi immediately addressed her differently.

With many friends, came many windows of opportunities and this rang true wherever. There was no reason to keep others at arm’s length.

“That’s better.” Pleased, Gong Zhi patted her arm before tipping her assistant the wink.

The assistant handed her a paper bag that had been prepared.

Gong Zhi personally gave Shen Xi the paper bag. “This is my gift to you. Please don’t refuse. I know that you’re not short of this but it’s a token of my sincerity. Do accept it. You have helped me a lot today and I’ve never been as happy as today in over two decades.”

Not just this time, Gong Zhi wanted to get the one-up on Li Jingran the next time, and countless times thereafter.

“Thank you, Sister Zhizhi.” Shen Xi expressed her gratitude before leaving with the present.

It was a handbag in the paper bag, a Hermes limited edition handbag worth around 200,000 yuan. Nevertheless, she did not feel guilty accepting the gift since it was a fair exchange.

If she refused to accept the gift, Gong Zhi would not be at peace of mind, thinking that Shen Xi was unwilling to be a friend.

With future potential artists of their company coming into showbiz, these people would be seeking assistance from the veterans. Having some connections would only come as an advantage at work.

Su Ruowan was ballistic. Not only was Mom outshined by that old b*tch, Shen Xi, that b*tch appeared to be close to Gong Zhi.

She exited the auditorium and advanced to the backstage to find her mother. It never occurred to Su Ruowan that she would run into Shen Xi.

Holding a huge paper bag in her hand, Shen Xi emerged cold and noble with a group of people following behind her. It was as though she had not noticed Su Ruowan as they passed each other.

“Shen Xi,” Su Ruowan called out to her.

Shen Xi continued walking away without acknowledging Su Ruowan.

Su Ruowan dashed over and came in her way. Throwing Shen Xi a pitiful look, she made an accusation. “Why did you do that to Mom?”

Shen Xi was clear on the fact that Gong Zhi and Mom were rivals, yet she still hung out with Gong Zhi!

“A good dog doesn’t get in the way.” Shen Xi coldly scoffed and blatantly shoved her out of the way. “Get lost!”

Su Ruowan caught a glimpse of a person coming out in the opposite direction when she lifted her head. Stumbling, she conveniently collapsed onto the ground and let out a painful cry.

It was not a heavy push on Shen Xi’s part. Nonetheless, Shen Xi did not want to give her the satisfaction while in public. Watching as Su Ruowan deviously and pretentiously took a fall, Shen Xi curled her lips in contempt.

As expected.

The next thing she knew, a stern and angry voice was heard.