The Whole Internet is Shipping Me with My Ex-Boyfriend-Chapter 109: Mysterious Brooch

Sheng Yi has been in the industry for years, yet she hasn’t really hit it big. Ji Xinyi figured out the reason long ago.

In the early days, Sheng Yi had a sponsor willing to pave her way, but her arrogance led her to ignore them. Her beauty and acting couldn’t quite compensate for the lack of resources.

Yet Sheng Yi stubbornly climbed to be one of the four rising stars through sheer determination. Whether it was roles or movie deals, or even endorsements, she fought for them herself.

She once claimed that she didn’t rely on any connections.

"Could she have found a powerful sponsor?" Ji Xinyi speculated.

"It’s not impossible. In today’s climate, no matter how high and mighty she acts, if she wants to stay in the entertainment industry, she has to bow to reality," the manager said confidently.

At this, Ji Xinyi’s face turned sullen.

She picked up her tablet and looked again. The more she looked, the angrier she became. Just as she was about to throw it again, her manager commented, "Sheng Yi only has this dress worth showing off. Look at her, she has no accessories, just a plain brooch on her chest, which is quite demeaning."

With those words,

Ji Xinyi took a closer look at the photos.

Previously, the dress had captured all her attention, but now she noticed that Sheng Yi wasn’t wearing any jewelry.

Just that demeaning brooch on her chest.

"Ha, so her sponsor isn’t that impressive after all. They got her a dress but no matching jewelry. What’s there to flaunt? Truly demeaning," Ji Xinyi laughed.

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Inside the convention center was a studio set up for the Starlight Night awards ceremony.

After finishing the red carpet and interviews with the press, Sheng Yi carried her dress and entered the venue.

As Sheng Yi entered, most of the attendees’ eyes followed her, regardless of gender. Among them were looks of astonishment, envy, and jealousy.

Sheng Yi encountered Fu Yao, nodding her head in greeting, "Fu Yao."

Fu Yao was also a Juhua artist, and she was the prominent figure of Juhua.

However, she wasn’t as senior as Sheng Yi. Sheng Yi had been in the industry for four years, whereas Fu Yao reached her position in just three years, a testament to her talent.

Fu Yao walked over, holding up her skirt, and upon seeing the radiant Sheng Yi, she couldn’t deny the bit of jealousy brewing in her.

She immediately recognized that Sheng Yi was wearing an exclusive ESSRB princess dress.

She didn’t dare borrow it, fearing the brand’s potential refusal would be humiliating.

"Sheng Yi, you look truly beautiful tonight," Fu Yao praised sincerely.

In the face of someone else’s glamour, Fu Yao understood that even with a pinch of jealousy, she had to remain rational because losing control would lead to regretful actions.

Especially with her status as Juhua’s top figure, she couldn’t afford the slightest misstep.

"Praises should be shared among all the girls; each lady tonight is stunningly beautiful," Sheng Yi smiled and said.

"Let’s take a picture together," Fu Yao proposed.

Even though she wasn’t the most dazzling that night, her look wasn’t bad; it was just slightly overshadowed by this forest-inspired gown. However, if she could catch some of the dress’s spotlight and post a Weibo about their friendship, when Sheng Yi trends tomorrow, she’d gain more attention too.

A crafty plan Sheng Yi saw right through, but she didn’t mind, pulling Fu Yao close for a photo op with smiles.

Fu Yao wasn’t the only one with such thoughts.

Other artists weren’t foolish; they all came to get pictures with Sheng Yi.

Watching this scene from a distance, Ji Xinyi clenched her skirt tightly. Just minutes ago, everyone was still flocking to take photos with her; now they turned to fawn over Sheng Yi, hitting her pride invisibly yet with a sting.