Sang Miao originally wasn’t interested in attending any haute couture shows.
A bunch of beautiful dresses?
She already had a closet full of them.
Adding more would only make them gather dust, so her hoarding habit, formed out of survival, didn’t have much effect on these extravagant but impractical items anymore.
When the brand invited her three times, she asked Shao Ying to find an appropriate excuse to decline their invitation.
However, after meeting with Shen Xingxia and the others, she suddenly remembered this matter.
Having worked in a fashion magazine before, she immediately thought about how celebrities in the entertainment industry often pursued the fashion world and realized this might be a good opportunity.
D.Serein’s private shows were different from a typical luxury brand’s seasonal shows.
Their haute couture dresses didn’t require massive promotion or publicity.
They didn’t actively invite celebrities to attend, and there were no red carpet appearances.
They served a select few VIP clients, and this exclusivity helped maintain the brand’s high profile.
Even if celebrities did attend, it wasn’t because they were invited due to their fame.
Some of them were already part of this elite circle, and others were invited because of their relationship with a VIP client or past collaborations with international supermodels.
…
D.Serein’s fashion show was held at a private lakeside estate, with only a very few individuals receiving invitations.
Inside the show, the seating arrangements were like a miniature display of social connections.
Where each person sat, their proximity to the water, all had significance.
The first row was naturally reserved for the VIPs.
Before entering, Shen Shuhe took a deep breath.
It would be a lie to say she wasn’t nervous; after all, this was a rare opportunity, and she couldn’t afford to waste it.
At the entrance, she confidently took out her invitation, and a PR representative from the brand promptly guided her to the lounge, being polite yet enthusiastic.
“Miss Shen, please relax here for a moment.
Your esteemed guests will be arriving soon.”
Shen Shuhe nodded and thanked them.
On the way there, she learned that she had been invited because a senior executive at the brand had agreed to a VIP client’s request.
She began to suspect who might have put her name forward.
She didn’t recall having any close relationships with such an influential person, but after thinking about it, the most likely person was…
…
Sang Miao remembered that when she had first awakened in this world, she had been attending an important fashion event.
That had already been a large-scale celebrity gathering, but this place surpassed it.
At that time, she had only been a staff member, unaware of the undercurrents flowing between the big names, merely watching from the sidelines and occasionally dealing with emergencies.
But today, she had to be sharp and navigate the complex social dynamics herself.
She had dressed up a little more than usual to attend the haute couture show as a sign of respect for the brand.
When she told Shao Ying that she would attend at the brand’s invitation, Shao Ying didn’t show it, but there was a glimmer of approval and support in her eyes, and she actively handled the matter.
To her, it seemed only natural for the Meng family’s young lady to participate in such an event.
Before the event had even started, Sang Miao was already starting to feel a little tired.
When she arrived, the president personally accompanied her, introducing her to an important individual.
Afterward, he led her to the lounge.
“Your invited guest has arrived, please.”
Sang Miao thanked him, “You may go ahead with your work.”
Fortunately, nearly everyone was courteous to her because of Meng Peisheng’s reputation.
She didn’t need to spend much effort maintaining social etiquette, exchanging pleasantries, and either sincere or fake compliments.
Once the brand’s president left, she entered the lounge and greeted Shen Shuhe.
Shen Shuhe had been prepared for this moment, so she wasn’t surprised to see her.
She was straightforward by nature, so after a few pleasantries, she smiled lightly and asked, “What made you think of inviting me here?”
Sang Miao relaxed into the sofa, took a deep breath, and lazily replied, “I just found it boring, so I thought I’d invite someone to keep me company.”
“Then I guess I’m lucky to be invited,” Shen Shuhe laughed and sat down on the single armchair nearby, lowering her voice as she leaned in, “You know, it’s incredibly hard for anyone in the entertainment industry to get into places like this.”
Sang Miao lowered her voice a little too, “Actually, this is my first time coming here.”
“Really?”
Shen Shuhe said with genuine skepticism, “I thought for people like you, this is an everyday thing.”
Then, as if remembering something, she asked with a hint of gossip,
“But for people at your level, shouldn’t the brand be delivering these things to your home?”
Sang Miao paused for a moment.
She wasn’t wrong in saying that.
Shen Shuhe thought about the scene where she could pick from all the haute couture dresses in the room. Wow, that would be amazing!
Even a relatively standard haute couture piece would often start from a million, and even top female celebrities with full commercial value and multiple luxury homes rarely bought one.
This was a game of class, and it explained why so many ambitious celebrities with high incomes still wanted to marry into wealthy families.
The resources they enjoyed were fundamentally different.
The two of them chatted casually, almost like friends.
About half an hour later, the president and two senior executives came to escort them to the front desk of the show.
By the time they arrived, most of the guests had already arrived.
Their entrance immediately drew attention.
Sang Miao, with her elegant and refined appearance, young and beautiful looks, stood out with her striking features and the subtle, noble elegance she exuded.
Seated in the best spot in the front row and accompanied by high-ranking staff, several young ladies and socialites quickly learned about Sang Miao’s identity through their PR representatives, and couldn’t help but be surprised.
They also asked who the other stunning person by her side was.
Some of the people in the industry recognized Shen Shuhe and were curious, whispering to each other.
“… Is that Shen Shuhe? How did she get in here?”
“Who’s the person next to her?”
“I heard from PR that she’s the wife of someone from the Meng family…”
The conversation seemed to have some reservations, and they spoke quietly.
“I remember, isn’t she from the Sang family? I think she’s Sang Rui’s sister, wasn’t there a lot of buzz about that back then?”
“Right, didn’t Sang Rui have issues with Shen Shuhe? What’s going on now?”
“Who knows, it’s family drama.”
“Seems like there’s going to be some drama here.”
The conversation didn’t go deeper, leaving it at that.
To those here for socializing, Sang Miao maintained a polite and indifferent social demeanor.
She didn’t come off as cold, but neither was she too familiar, leaving people unsure of her character.
Though Sang Miao found this kind of situation a bit troublesome, she didn’t slack off, as meeting new people was never a bad thing.
Shen Shuhe’s personality thrived in the entertainment industry.
She was able to navigate her interactions smoothly with the friendly socialites and international supermodels present.
Some even took photos with her, which were later shared on their social media accounts.
With the rise of social media, even true heirs from wealthy families couldn’t fully avoid the spotlight that fame brought.
Thus, amid the sea of fake socialites and rich second-generation heirs, there were still many real heirs with family businesses to inherit.
They either showcased their unique private lives, attracting public attention, or promoted their family businesses to enhance the company’s image.
Events like D.Serein’s show, with its high barriers to entry, were prime opportunities to showcase their status.
News in the fan circles always spreads quickly.
The photos shared by the socialites and supermodels, along with captions, quickly spread through the entertainment industry’s fan groups within hours.
Shen Shuhe didn’t post any photos herself, nor did she prepare any press releases.
She wasn’t planning to use this event to gain publicity.
But she couldn’t stop the news from spreading.
The fans of the competing newcomers were biting their teeth in frustration.
Even the fans of top-tier celebrities who had hoped to wear D.Serein’s haute couture dresses were secretly annoyed.
For a while, they became the focus of several fan groups.
But while some fans were bitter, for those without direct resource competition or past grudges, they mostly just said a few unpleasant things, not causing a major fan war.
Only a few fan groups with deep-rooted grievances clung to it, not letting go.
“When did Shen Shuhe get such a powerful background?”
“Wow, with that connection, she’s definitely a resource queen.”
“D.Serein’s show invitations aren’t something ordinary capital can get, looks like your sister managed to get close to a big shot.”
As for the outside chatter, fans were like: “I don’t know, we’re just here to watch the show, and you guys are getting worked up over it?”
Excited but also a bit confused, “She’s quietly doing big things, and today she’s being flown by the real person! As for what’s going on, we want to know too!”
No matter the reason, this was considered getting access to top-tier fashion resources something many had dreamed of, but could never reach.
Of course, slander couldn’t be allowed to go unchecked.
Any smear campaigns should be countered, and daily reminders should be sent to the studio to handle any malicious press releases.
[By the way, that can’t be true, if she had such connections, why was she almost robbed of a role during the recent drama production?]
[Maybe Shen Shuhe had a moment of realization and quickly found a big shot to back her.]
[So, to the fans of Sang Rui: don’t think your little brother is poor. One day, he’ll climb over you!]
[Who’s going to climb over the Meng family’s head though?]
[Get it right. Sang Rui is just distantly related to the Meng family. Can they really protect her without limits?]
[But if you’re casually related to the Meng family, you can crush everyone else.]
[In terms of qualifications, Shen still easily beats the little sister-in-law. Watch as she rises in popularity. You can tell she has something more to offer, whereas some just can’t get a break no matter how much they’re pushed.]
[The one who spread rumors about the actress is so vile!]
[Already collected evidence, waiting to be sued.]
Once the issue of casting came up, the two families sparked another round of disputes.
[Shen fans are being disgusting again, what’s the point of fighting?
Was the contract officially signed?
It’s just a regular switch, why not consider why the producer and director didn’t stick with her?]
[Competitive resources are normal.
Instead of blaming others, look for the reason in yourself.
If you’re not good enough, don’t just slander people.]
[Are you done picking at your feet?
Don’t look down on the poor, thinking you’re rising to stardom now.]
[Stop looking down on the poor, whether they’re young, middle-aged, or old.
If you really have no roles, go act as a mother figure, there might still be demand for that.]
[Do Sang Rui’s fans have any shame?
How can you compare with her acting skills?]
[Wow, no wonder she’s backed by the Meng family.
The ability to twist the truth is top-notch. Is she planning to shake things up in the entertainment industry?]
[She’s not afraid of offending anyone because her background is so strong.]
[Some people don’t know this, but recently, she’s been adding more scenes in the drama.
I heard they even changed the highlight for the second female lead, she’s been filming nonstop with the script pages flying around every day.]
[You’ve ruined my favorite IP, just go away!]
[Praying my favorite will not get tangled up with her family…]
[When the new resource queen faces the old resource queen, it’s going to get exciting.]
[This is so boring.
The entertainment industry is always the same.
When will something big happen so I can enjoy the gossip?]
Sang Rui and Shen Shuhe had previous conflicts, and being competitors within the same age group, Sang Rui’s team had been keeping an eye on any recent developments from Shen Shuhe’s side.
Moreover, this matter had stirred up quite a commotion in the industry, and no female star aiming for high-end fashion resources could possibly be unaware of it.
Netizens still didn’t know how Shen Shuhe appeared at the show, but there were people from the entertainment industry present, and in the circle, it wasn’t a hard secret to uncover…
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