Arriving in the hall, the attention of every attendee can be said to be attracted by Tang Ling
Before going to the banquet, Li Qing saw Tang Ling's attire and nearly fainted from how casual she dressed, leading to their makeup artist doing a quick but efficient makeover with what little time left
Tang Ling's appearance at this moment can be said to be the work of a makeup artist's blood sweat and tears in the half hour given to her
Tang Ling's makeup, although not being too abundant like other female guests, gave a pleasant addition to her natural beauty
Her slanted narrow phoenix-like eyes were highlighted with dark paint on the edges, and her lips were imprinted with a seductive red that would enamor any man's heart
This makeup along with the dress Tang Ling wore, a black cheongsam studded with yellow flower imprints, can be said to generate the top of the line coquettish beauty
There were always films and television dramas that act as evidence towards Tang Ling's unparalelled appearance in the entertainment circle, but there is always a difference when it comes to seeing in a film, and witnessing it in real life
Usually the faces and makeup artificially enhance the image of most actresses when filming, so it was expected that the real life version of the great film empress would be just like other actresses, inferior to the filmed version
But looking at the person herself in front of their eyes, every person right now can guarantee the film empress doesn't lose any of her beauty away from the camera, but instead looks more beautiful in person
Tang Ling, who was walking alongside her agent, Li Qing, could feel the heated stares facing her from every direction in the venue, some out of aprreciation, others envy, while a good bit looked at her with the desire to attain and conqueor
Tang Ling knudged Li Qing on the shoulder as they were taking the center of attention "Sister Qing, I'm sorry, I seem to accidentally bring a lethal weapon with me"
Li Qing, surprised at this revelation said "What weapon!?"
Tang Ling looked seriously into Li Qing's eyes and emphasized two words "My beauty"
Li Qing: ......
"I see Sister Tang is still looking as happy as ever"
Breaking into the staredown Tang Ling and Li Qing were having, a woman followed by a middle aged man walked forward to stand besides Tang Ling and Li Qing
The women was although beautiful, had a face riddled with cosmetics that if touched directly, could feel the stickiness attached to it. The perfume emanated form her is strong enough to cause even Li Qing's nose to wrinkle when she was facing her
The man on the other hand, looked to be middle aged, old enough to be the female's father, having a beer belly, and partial baldnesss apearing on his hairline
The two of them had a heated posture as the female hooked the man's arms with cleavage being visible to both the people across from her, Tang Ling and Li Qing, much less her male partner
Compared to a scene of beauty and the beast, Tang Ling and Li Qing thought of the pair as more of Jiangshi1Chinese reanimated corpse that turns into a vampire like being and the Boar
The paleness caused by cosmetics made the lady's face unnatural in a bad way, while the man although a beast, seemed more pig-like with his looks
Tang Ling confused at this intrusion said to the woman "Who are you?"
The woman unhooked her arms from the man, and arrogantly raised her head as if to stare down on Tang Ling "Sister Ling is so famous, it makes sense that you don't know a small time actress like me, but it still hurts, afterall I treasured our meeting a couple of weeks ago in the audition"
"It was very sad that Sister Ling couldn't stay for teh actual filming of the film, I was very disapointed"
Seeing Tang Ling's still confused look, Li Qing suddenly remembered who this lady was and whispered in Tang Ling's ear
"Tang Ling, this is that actress who managed to take the leading female role in that one romance drama you were also auditioning for by Director Su , her name is Lu Mei, and the person next to her should be Director Su himself"
After Li Qing's enlightnement, Tang Ling finally remembered this woman, and looked at her and the man more deeply
The romance drama that was taken wasn't particularly important to Tang Ling, but she still remembered how annoyed she was that someone else was chosen for the role that she aimed for
She would find it more relieving and fair if it was due to talent, but staring at the two people who caused this irritation across from her, it isn't hard to tell that these two were in a very intimate relationship that might've even been taking place before the audition as well, in that case wouldn't she have been cheated?
Tang Ling may be allowed to cheat others, but she herself can't be cheated, she isn't some soft dodder flower that can be bullied at will!
Lu Mei saw that Tang Ling had an angry look on her face and began to smirk at her success, but as she saw her walking forward and standing in front of Mr Su, who was next to her, she couldn't help being confused
But just before she could question Tang Ling herself, Tang Ling's voice took action
"Hello Mr. Lu, it's nice to meet you, your daughter has been a great colleague in work"
The man at first much like some other men in the banquet stared at Tang Ling with covetousness, being taken away by her beauty, and seeing her talking to him first, he thought that she might've wanted to curry favor with him
He was about to say his acceptance until he heard what Tang Ling said 'Daughter? Mr. Lu?'
"Tang Ling, what nonsense are you spouting!?" Lu Mei said in rage "Who is Mr. Lu? This is Director Su, not my father"
Keeping a calm tone and a poltite face, Tang Ling pretended to be remorseful "Oh, sorry, the only man I had been intimate with is my father, but seeing you two like that, I guess it could be mistaken, afterall the two of you are too SWEET to be father-daughter, maybe Sugar daddy would be a more appropriate term for your relationship"
"You!"
Li Qing couldn't help snickering, trying to cover her mouth from laughing out loud after hearing Tang Ling's words
The duo on the other hand can be said to look unpleasant, and people around them started to take notice of this scene, gossiping in each-other's ears
Director Su is a man that values face and reputation, never has he ever experienced an embaresment in front of people to this level
Not wanting to gain more attention, the man yanked Lu Mei back and walked in the direction of the door, giving Tang Ling a quick glance saying in a low irritated voice "Miss Tang sure has guts, I'll remember you"
Finally controlling her laughter, Li Qing started to realize something was wrong with this situation, wasn't she suppose to control Tang Ling in this banquet and stop her from making enemies?
Not only did she not prevent her from making an enemy, but she also found entertainment in her scornful remarks
Despairing at this realization, Li Qing began to mutter a mantra to refresh herself and this time stay true to her promise to stop Tang Ling
"I see Miss Ling can tell jokes"
Tang Ling, who finished with one problem was thinking ot herself "not another one", but as she turned her sight to the man who spoke those words, she couldn't help saying
"F*ck isn't this the male lead?"
Bonus (Extras)
Li Qing: If one were to ask the most stressful part of being the 'Film empress's' agent, it'd have to be her narcisissm
Tang Ling: I'm my company's little treasure, everyone likes me (〃▽〃)
System: [Sister, we are one in the same]
