strictlysupreme Chapter 209 Hong Kong Island Novel Competition Finals
Chapter 209 Hong Kong Island Novel Competition Finals
Ye Ningshuang was very happy to learn yesterday that Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao would be coming to watch her competition.
When she arrived at the competition venue today, she paid special attention to the audience seats and sure enough, she saw Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao.
They sat on the edge of the fourth row of the audience seating, in a very inconspicuous position.
Ye Ningshuang immediately understood that Shen Wancheng didn't want too much attention, so she didn't bother to greet Shen Wancheng and the others. She glanced at them and went back to the competition backstage.
This year's Miss Hong Kong pageant had 20 finalists, each with their own powerful connections. They were initially quite competitive, but Ye Ningshuang's recent multi-million dollar wedding made her stand out from the other contestants.
Who knows what these contestants are thinking behind the scenes? At least on the surface, they're all showering each other with compliments.
Those who made it to the Miss Hong Kong finals weren't fools. They all knew that with Ye Ningshuang's current fame and popularity, even if the competition organizers maintained fairness, Ye Ningshuang was guaranteed to win an award. The only uncertainty was whether she would become the champion.
But with Ye Ningshuang's current fame and Shen Wancheng's support, even if she doesn't win the championship, her resources in the entertainment industry will not be worse than those of the Miss Hong Kong winner.
Therefore, Ye Ningshuang is now highly sought after by the contestants. They all flatter her, hoping to become friends with her, because they might need her help in the future.
"Ye Zi, you look so beautiful today. This outfit is so colorful and stylish, only you can pull it off."
"Yes, it's really beautiful, but I think you should borrow that bridesmaid dress; it would definitely steal the show."
"I saw the photos too, and I'm so envious. To be a woman and have a wedding like that in your lifetime is truly the best you can do."
"You still want to own it? I think that just being able to witness it firsthand, like a leaf, is already something to be envied."
"Ye Zi, tell us which celebrities attended that day. Were you nervous sitting next to Miss Shen?"
The name Ye Zi was originally only used by Ye Ningshuang's mother.
Ye Ningshuang felt uncomfortable when she first heard the contestant call her that.
Ye Ningshuang felt that she wasn't that familiar with these contestants, but she felt that she was being too pretentious by bringing up such a small matter directly, so Ye Ningshuang didn't stop them. In the end, all the contestants started calling her that, and Ye Ningshuang got used to it.
Ye Ningshuang was pressed by these people for answers, so she had to mentally prepare her response and rehearse her words twice before speaking.
"Of course I was nervous. Because of that, I didn't dare to look at which celebrities were there. I was just thinking about not causing any trouble for Miss Shen."
"That's a pity. I told you to take this opportunity to make friends with more celebrities and wealthy people."
"Why do you still call Shen Wancheng 'Miss Shen'? That's too formal."
"Is Shen Wancheng coming back to watch your match today?"
"Ye Zi was her bridesmaid, how could she not come to watch Ye Zi's competition?"
"If Shen Wancheng comes, Yezi, could you introduce her to us?"
These contestants were able to control their speech at first, but once they started talking, they became increasingly outrageous.
Ye Ningshuang didn't want to mention too much about Shen Wancheng; she knew Shen Wancheng wasn't the type to show off.
Ye Ningshuang then said, "I don't know if Miss Shen will come. She's starting her own business and might not have the time."
"Shen Wancheng is already the daughter of the He family, and now she is Mrs. Gu, with an astronomical dowry in hand. Why would she start a business? It's just a pastime to pass the time."
"Exactly, if I were that lucky, I'd be on vacation abroad right now."
Ye Ningshuang couldn't stand listening to them talk anymore.
"The match is about to start, I'm going to go and get ready."
After finishing her sentence, Ye Ningshuang went to the dressing table to touch up her makeup without waiting for their reply.
The contestant who asked the most questions was named Qiao Qing. When she saw Ye Ningshuang walk away, her face immediately darkened.
He muttered to himself, "What's with the swagger?"
Another contestant laughed, "They have the right to be arrogant, but you're just being sour."
Qiao Qing glared at the contestant, "Try saying that again?"
The contestant glanced at the camera in the corner of the room out of the corner of his eye and said nonchalantly.
"Look at your sour face, still won't admit it?"
Qiao Qing was furious and raised her hand to hit the contestant, but her hand was grabbed.
Shen Mei, who had arrived at the scene to listen to their conversation, grabbed Qiao Qing's hand.
"Qiao Qing, the competition is about to start. Calm down. If you cause trouble now, you'll only end up hurting yourself."
"Humph."
Qiao Qing was persuaded to stop and pulled Shen Mei aside.
Qiao Qing was still cursing.
"A bunch of sycophantic idiots, as if saying a few words for Ye Ningshuang would make people remember her kindness."
"Say less, or someone with a petty mind might hold a grudge against you."
Qiao Qing looked disdainful, but she still listened to Shen Mei's words and changed the subject.
"Thank you, Mei, for always stopping me when I act impulsively."
"You're welcome."
“You’re such a kind person. I think someone like you, Ah Mei, is the one who should be lucky enough to be invited to that wedding and become famous throughout Hong Kong.”
Shen Mei forced a smile but didn't reply.
In her heart, she was thinking that Qiao Qing was really brainless; who would say someone was unlucky to their face?
Moreover, Qiao Qing's words were like rubbing salt into her wounds.
She actually had the chance to attend that wedding. If Shen Wancheng had invited her out of sisterly affection, then it wouldn't be Ye Ningshuang who would be famous now, but her.
During this time, Shen Mei felt both sad and angry whenever she thought about how Ye Ningshuang had become famous just because she attended Shen Wancheng's wedding.
In fact, Shen Mei knew about it as soon as Shen Wancheng decided to get married; she had heard about it from Huo Guangda.
What hurt Shen Mei was that when Huo Guangda mentioned Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing's wedding, it wasn't that he was going to attend, but rather that he heard Huo Guangda flattering others, saying that it was a great honor for them to receive an invitation from the Gu family.
This statement seemed to imply that Shen Wancheng was some extraordinary person, and that being associated with her was an honor. This made Shen Mei feel nauseous whenever she saw Huo Guangda after that.
But she still had to please Huo Guangda.
Shen Mei also considered whether she should take the initiative to ask Shen Wancheng for an invitation. If she got an invitation, Huo Guangda would definitely treat her differently instead of as a plaything that could be discarded at any time.
But as soon as the thought crossed her mind, Shen Mei immediately rejected it when she thought of Shen Wancheng's face.
She couldn't humiliate herself by begging Shen Wancheng in a lowly manner just because of an invitation.
If she did that, Shen Wancheng would laugh at her to death behind her back.
Shen Mei originally thought, "It's just a wedding. So what if it pleases Huo Guangda? Can she rely on Huo Guangda for the rest of her life?"
Once she wins the Miss Hong Kong Island title, she will definitely have people who truly appreciate her and support her.
Then she'll be able to kick Huo Guangda away.
But to Shen Mei's surprise, Ye Ningshuang only attended Shen Wancheng's wedding and was her bridesmaid, and she could gain such great benefits and become famous overnight!