The Scumbag A Really Doesn't Want to Become Famous [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 5
When the knock came at the door, Yu Youqing was solemnly telling Tiantian that what she had said earlier was true. Her intention was to dissuade Tiantian from attempting the impossible asking Jiang Musheng for a dress.
As for the truthfulness of her words well, let’s say about sixty percent.
Seeing Jiang Musheng would indeed leave her speechless, but not because her heart was racing rather, because of guilt. From their two recent encounters, Yu Youqing could already sense that Jiang Musheng seemed rather indifferent toward her.
She was indeed a good person, though.
Given the kindness Jiang Musheng had shown by giving her some screen time earlier, Yu Youqing didn’t hesitate to mentally award her the “good person” card.
“Come in.”
Yangyang peeked in, politely greeting her first: “Teacher Yu.”
Though Yu Youqing had debuted long ago, she was still quite young. While she could technically accept the title of “teacher,” it always made her feel like she was already old. So she said, “No need to be so formal. Did Teacher Jiang need something?”
Recognizing her as Jiang Musheng’s assistant, Yangyang switched to a more casual tone and delivered the prepared explanation: “Sister Youqing, this backup dress from Teacher Jiang was sent over by the brand but didn’t make the final cut. If you don’t mind, you can try it on, the size should fit.”
“Why was it rejected?”
Yu Youqing knew this was the privilege of A-list celebrities. Brands practically begged for Jiang Musheng to wear their clothes, sending over the latest collections without her even needing to borrow them. The unsuitable ones would either be returned or left to gather dust in the closet.
Yangyang lied without batting an eye: “The size was too small.”
That was impossible.
If a brand specifically sent over a dress that wasn’t custom-fitted, it would be a fatal mistake. Yangyang had no idea why her boss had instructed her to bring this particular dress for Yu Youqing, but she didn’t dare ask.
Tiantian immediately sighed in relief. “Thank you, Teacher Jiang! She’s truly a living saint! We’ll have to thank her properly in person when we get the chance.”
As she spoke, Tiantian subtly pressed down on Yu Youqing’s hand, afraid she might blurt out some indifferent refusal.
Yangyang smiled. “No need for thanks. I’ll take my leave now.”
After expressing her gratitude, Yu Youqing marveled at her own stroke of luck.
Truly, when one door closes, another opens. Teacher Jiang really is a saint!
But when she finished changing into the dress, her certainty about her good fortune wavered slightly.
While waiting for Yu Youqing to emerge, Tiantian had been scrolling through her phone. The moment she heard footsteps, the screen reflected a shimmering glow, and when she looked up, she was stunned.
“…Holy sh1t.”
It was so breathtaking that only a crude exclamation could capture the moment.
The silver body-hugging gown fit Yu Youqing flawlessly, accentuating every graceful curve. The deep V-back revealed elegant shoulder blades, while the cinched waist and straight shoulders gave her an ethereal glow as she moved.
If she wasn’t mistaken, this was one of the season’s most coveted limited-edition pieces from a top luxury brand. Known for its soft, luminous effect earning it the nickname “Moonlight Gown” among netizens, it was something others couldn’t even borrow if they tried.
Yu Youqing spun around in place, satisfied yet puzzled. “Teacher Jiang actually left such a beautiful dress untouched instead of wearing it herself?”
“It just shows how truly famous Teacher Jiang is,” Tiantian said with starry eyes. “Others can’t even borrow such dresses, yet she can just leave them unworn. Sis, you need to get famous quickly too. Then we could shred dresses like these for paper crafts without a second thought!”
Yu Youqing chuckled wryly.
Could Jiang Musheng read minds? Had she somehow heard the mental “good person card” Yu had given her? This timely assistance seemed almost miraculous.
Though, Jiang hadn’t delivered it personally her assistant had. Upon reflection, this was probably just a trivial favor for someone of Jiang’s status. Had it been anyone else in need today, Jiang might have helped just the same.
This thought eased Yu’s restless heart, making her feel she could thank Jiang later without reservation.
Perhaps she could even ask for a photo together while expressing gratitude that would satisfy her company’s expectations too.
Yu spent longer than expected in the dressing room. By the time she emerged, it was already group photo time.
Celebrities were arranging themselves, with Jiang Musheng naturally taking the center spot before others dared approach. Yu knew her place, as someone others saw as “trying to revive her fame by crashing the red carpet,” she wisely slipped to the edge.
Yet her dress demanded attention.
The moonlit gown swayed mesmerizingly with every step, fitting her perfectly. Its understated elegance contrasted sharply with Yu’s striking features, creating a deadly combination like a gentle blade that cuts deepest.
Numerous eyes turned toward Yu some envious, others bewildered, all wondering how the infamous “Moonlight Dress” had ended up on her.
Yu stood gracefully under their gaze, not competing for position, yet shining brightest from the most obscure corner.
The collective attention drew even the cameras her way.
From the second row, Liang Yitang spotted Yu’s dress change, her eyes burning with jealousy.
Impossible! Yu was the only one who’d changed outfits, what calculated move! Liang had underestimated her, never imagining the fallen star could arrange a backup dress.
Then Liang noticed Yu’s wandering gaze was she looking at Jiang Musheng?
A sneer formed. Everyone wanted shortcuts in this industry, and many tried riding Jiang’s coattails to fame.
But who did Yu think she was? Countless had attempted this none succeeded. Did she really think she could parade before Jiang?
Unaware of the mental storms she’d stirred, Yu simply wondered why the photos hadn’t started yet.
She glanced toward center stage four rows separated her from Jiang Musheng.
Teacher Jiang truly embodied the ideal alpha presence.
In just these few minutes, Yu Youqing couldn’t stand still properly, her gaze drifting around to take in the surroundings while also keeping an eye on the camera positions.
But Jiang Musheng remained completely still, standing with a quiet, cool composure, her posture tall and elegant to the extreme. She didn’t need to look for the cameras, the cameras naturally sought her out.
And when Yu Youqing had made her grand entrance earlier, causing such a commotion, Jiang Musheng hadn’t even glanced her way. It seemed this matter truly held no significance in Jiang Musheng’s mind.
The photographer looked through the lens and marveled at Yu Youqing’s stunning beauty.
In the zoomed-out frame, her good looks stood out even more prominently. In this shot, Yu Youqing and Jiang Musheng were the most eye-catching. The only pity was the two were standing so far apart.
Just as he was lamenting this internally, a staff member arrived: “Hey! Isn’t Yu Youqing wearing Moly’s new collection? How can we have her standing so far to the side? Moly is one of the event sponsors, we can’t slight them like this! Quickly rearrange the positions!”
“!”
Staff also approached Yu Youqing with extremely polite attitudes.
“Teacher Yu, why are you standing here? Your spot is over there.” The staff member pointed to the second row.
Yu Youqing: “Huh?” She was completely bewildered. Going from the fifth row to the second row was this kind of promotion really something she could have?
When she was led to the second row, by sheer coincidence, her seat was right next to Liang Yitang’s.
Liang Yitang looked like she was about to turn green with anger. Though Yu Youqing didn’t know why her position had been changed last minute, seeing Liang Yitang seething with hatred but unable to say anything about it gave her a rather satisfying feeling.
And diagonally in front of her was well, the back of Jiang Musheng’s beautiful head.
If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn’t have believed someone could have such an attractive back of the head just looking at it improved her mood.
If Tiantian saw how close she was to Jiang Musheng now, she’d probably faint from happiness.
The only thing that could make this more perfect would be if Liang Yitang would stop chirping in her ear.
The moment Yu Youqing arrived, Liang Yitang lowered her voice to whisper: “You actually dare to covet Teacher Jiang? Don’t overestimate yourself! Are you even worthy?”
What a lunatic.
She couldn’t be bothered to argue with idiots.
Yu Youqing was in a good mood now, so she couldn’t be bothered to engage with Liang Yitang. If this had been her pre-reincarnation self, the one who loved stirring up trouble she would have argued with Liang Yitang until the latter’s head fell off.
But now that she was older, she didn’t want to waste energy, she just wanted to survive, thank you very much.
Yu Youqing replied dismissively: “Yeah yeah yeah, you’re right.”
Liang Yitang snapped: “You dare agree with me? Let me tell you!”
The photographer announced: “Everyone get ready, we’re starting the photoshoot!”
Yu Youqing’s ears finally got a moment of peace.
Originally, Yu Youqing had thought about finding Jiang Musheng after the photoshoot to thank her. But given the circumstances, this elementary school-level troublemaker Liang Yitang probably wouldn’t pass up the chance to keep yapping in her ear. So Yu Youqing decisively made her exit through the least crowded staff passageway right after the photoshoot.
Unexpectedly, it wasn’t until she was nearly at the exit that Yu Youqing realized she was early for her meeting time with Tiantian. Right now, Tiantian probably thought she was still at the photoshoot, she hadn’t expected Yu Youqing to slip away so quickly, like an office worker who refused to work a single minute of overtime.
Feeling the cold air outside, she shivered slightly and decided to wait a few more minutes here.
Unexpectedly, Liang Yitang, who had emerged from another VIP exit, strutted up to her like a peacock, raising her chin arrogantly as if to flaunt her superiority.
What now? Yu Youqing had been standing in the cold for a while, and she could feel her temper starting to fray.
Liang Yitang sneered, “I wasn’t finished earlier. Don’t overestimate yourself, got it? What kind of person is Teacher Jiang? How dare you try to cozy up to her? A lowly omega like you, who climbed her way up by selling herself, has no right to even approach Teacher Jiang. Trying to stir up drama, are you?”
Yu Youqing shot back, “You sure love to hear yourself talk. With that kind of eloquence, why be an entertainer? Go chant sutras instead.”
“You!” Liang Yitang glared at her, laughing in anger. “Whatever! Whether it’s clout-chasing or attention-seeking, Teacher Jiang would never spare you a second glance!”
“Oh, and you’d know, wouldn’t you?” A mischievous thought flickered in Yu Youqing’s mind. She glanced down at her dress and shifted her tone. “Aren’t you curious how I got a spare dress? Teacher Jiang is so kind, she just gave me this beautiful one without a second thought. And she’s so stunning and sweet, how could anyone not like her? My heart races just seeing her stand in front of me. And hey, how do you know Teacher Jiang wouldn’t be interested in me?”
Yu Youqing grinned boldly, delivering the words with such confidence she almost convinced herself. After all, Jiang Musheng wasn’t here, she could spin any tale she wanted.
Liang Yitang was momentarily stunned by her audacity. Just as she was about to explode with a retort!”Yu Youqing, you’re delusional!” her assistant called her over to attend to some fans.
With a cold snort, she finally walked away.
Yu Youqing shrugged indifferently, but then she suddenly felt an odd sensation as if someone’s gaze was lingering on her back.
A chill ran down her spine, whether from the wind or something else. She turned around.
And there, leaning casually against the doorframe, was that tall, elegant figure. Gone was the poised posture from the event photos now she looked relaxed, almost lazily observing Yu Youqing. How long had she been standing there?
How much had she heard?
The moment Yu Youqing met those eyes, her mind exploded like thunder, leaving her thoughts blank.
If she claimed now that everything she’d just said was nonsense,
Would it still be in time?