They surrounded me right after the breakup.

Jiang Han stood there, thinking about what Wang Jing had said.

Paris Fashion Week, backstage program?

He really hadn't paid any attention to the fashion industry.

All I know is that during the annual fashion week, people from all walks of life flock there.

Airport street style photos, candid shots of fashion shows.

I always thought these people were just there to crash the red carpet.

I'm still too naive!

"President Jiang? Can you hear me?" Wang Jing's voice came through the receiver.

"I'm here, I'm thinking."

"You old foxes pretended to comment on other people's design concepts, but after the event, you all took advantage of your connections."

"Haha, Mr. Jiang, what are you saying?"

"It's the rule in this industry, those who know, know."

"Is there an additional show after the models have finished walking the runway?"

Whether or not additional shows are added depends on the participants. Some girls only walk the runway, while others prefer to showcase their talents separately.

Wang Jing lowered his voice and smiled meaningfully.

"When showcasing solo, the outfits aren't from the runway."

Jiang Han flicked away his cigarette ash: "Brother Wang, you guys are really something else!"

"Not at all, it's all because of the contrast with our peers."

"So, Mr. Jiang, are you interested?"

"Absolutely!"

Jiang Han agreed without hesitation.

Anyone who knows the truth would feel bad for not going if they didn't go.

We must observe this carefully and criticize it seriously!

We should learn from the excellent cultures of other countries.

Upon returning from their studies, they should extract the essence and discard the dross.

Find an opportunity to set up a runway in your own villa.

Let Shen Qingning and Lin Yaoyao give me a private fashion show.

"It's settled then. I'll leave you an invitation."

"The front row faces the runway, the best view. Let's go backstage after the show."

Hehehe~

Hehe~

The two men finalized their itinerary amidst laughter and chatter.

……

That evening.

Xingyue Media's official Weibo account released the official music video for "Little Dimples" on time.

There was no preheating or countdown.

The music video garnered over 200 million views in less than half an hour after its release.

The barrage of comments flooded in, completely obscuring the entire screen.

"Holy crap, Xiao Xiao is kind of cute!"

"Cartoon hoodie and pigtails, the quintessential girl next door—I'm dead!"

"President Jiang's white shirt outfit is just too much!"

"I smiled like an aunt for a whole minute while watching the scene where the two of them looked at each other."

"The first encounter in the library, the monologue in the classroom, the rooftop at dusk... all so beautiful that you could screenshot them and use them as wallpapers."

"Are all the post-production team members of Xingyue shipping the characters as a couple? The filters are so sweet I'm rolling around in bed."

Did you guys notice the last kiss?

"They kissed so passionately! I seriously suspect they went back to their room and continued kissing afterward."

"I declare this to be the sweetest music video of the year. Disagree? Bring it on!"

Someone extracted the kissing scene from the video and slowed it down.

It was made into a separate derivative video, which further increased the reach of the music video.

……

Xiao Xiao sat cross-legged on the carpet in her bedroom.

The laptop in front of me is playing a loop of music videos on its screen.

Xiao Xiao dragged the play button to the kissing scene and watched it repeatedly.

She jumped up from the carpet, her pigtails swinging high in the air.

On the third lap, Xiao Xiao threw herself back onto the bed.

He lay on his back, his chest heaving several times before he could catch his breath.

Then, she let out a roar that she had been suppressing for a long time, directed at the ceiling.

"Xiao Xiao, you've really made something of yourself!"

"You kissed Jiang Han!"

"The whole nation has seen it!"

Xiao Xiao was my first kiss.

Jiang Han was her first on-screen kiss.

After rounding up, she got Jiang Han's first time.

They overtook them on the curve this time!

Xiao Xiao buried her face in the cushion and giggled.

She sat up, eager to share her joy with those around her.

But when I picked up my phone, my finger hovered over the screen.

I can't bring myself to tell my best friends!

How so?

Look, look! I kissed your boyfriends! It felt so good!

People all over the country are sending us their blessings!

How can you say that?

No matter what I say, it's wrong; I'll always get a rebuttal.

Xiao Xiao sat on the bed in a daze.

I was so happy, but there was no one to share it with.

All of her best friends are Jiang Han's girlfriends.

Xiao Xiao suddenly felt a little wronged.

On what grounds?

Why should they be allowed to like someone so openly?

Xiao Xiao sighed dejectedly.

Suddenly, I heard my dad's voice coming from downstairs.

There was a knock on the door.

"Xiao Xiao, open the door!"

Xiao Xiao sat up and tidied her messy hair.

Xiao Yuanshan rarely came directly to her room.

Her tone as she asked her to open the door was laced with suppressed anger.

"Dad? What are you doing?"

Xiao Yuanshan held his phone up to her face.

The screen displays a screenshot of a trending topic on Weibo.

#JiangHanXiaoXiao'sFirstOnScreenKiss#

Clicking on it reveals a high-definition picture of the two kissing.

"This was sent to me by Xiao Wang from the company. He even asked when you debuted."

"Xiao Xiao, tell me, what happened?"

Xiao Xiao leaned against the door frame and crossed her arms.

"What's going on? Are you filming a music video?"

"Star Moon Media's collaboration with the Xiao Group on promotion is a win-win situation."

Does mutual benefit require a kiss?

Xiao Xiao's eyes darted around: "The kissing scene was required by the script."

Xiao Yuanshan frowned, looking furious.

"Did you know Jiang Han has a girlfriend?"

"Yes, they're all my good sisters."

"Since you know this, why are you still going to stick around like that? If you want to date, Dad will introduce you to someone."

Xiao Xiao remained defiant: "Dad, it's a legitimate business collaboration, I signed a contract."

"Pah! Don't play dumb with me!"

"I know what you ate for lunch even if you fart."

"Xiao Xiao, you know Jianghan doesn't need another one like you, why are you trying to squeeze in?"

"Because I want to be his girlfriend too!"

Xiao Yuanshan was speechless for several seconds after being choked by his own daughter's confident answer.

"You...you've always done whatever you wanted since you were little."

"You're letting your temper dictate such a big thing as dating?"

"Is Jiang Han a decent man? He's surrounded by so many women."

"Will you be the sixth or seventh concubine when you marry him?"

Xiao Xiao raised her head; though not tall, her presence was in no way inferior.

"Old Xiao, you're surrounded by just as many women as Jiang Han, aren't you?"

"Jianghan is at least open and honest; he hasn't kept anything from anyone."

"Why can't the sisters do it willingly?"

"How many of your mistresses do your mother know about?"

Xiao Yuanshan's expression froze instantly.

The old butler, who was standing at the door, silently retreated to the end of the corridor, not daring to listen to a single word he shouldn't have heard.

"I need to socialize when I'm out doing business; you don't understand, kid!"

"What socializing? Did you end up in someone's bed?"

"Xiao Xiao, who are you talking to right now!"

"I'm talking to you."

Xiao Xiao stood with her hands on her hips, showing that she had never been afraid of anyone in the Xiao family when it came to fighting prowess.

Old Xiao was no exception.

"If you think it's normal for men to have women outside of marriage, then Jiang Han has no problem."

"People shouldn't apply double standards!"

"The only difference between you and him is that Jiang Han is younger, more handsome, and does things more openly and honestly than you."

Xiao Yuanshan immediately blew his beard and glared at him.

He was so angry at his unfilial daughter that he almost fainted.

"Fine, you've grown wings, I can't control you anymore!"

"I'm putting my words here today!"

"If you get involved with Jiang Han, the Xiao family's business will have nothing to do with you anymore."

After saying that, Xiao Yuanshan slammed the door and left.

Xiao Xiao was left standing there, her eyes red-rimmed, but her lips tightly pressed together.

"It's okay, it's okay!"