Xia Wan chose a retro denim skirt with a mermaid-style hem design. The brown belt served as the highlight of the entire dress, raising the waistline and making her legs appear longer.
Paired with bright red lipstick and voluminous waves, she exuded a strong Hong Kong-style vibe.
Since she was in Hong Kong, she wanted to wear something that captured the local flavor.
Xiao Xiao stared at the Hong Kong-style beauty in front of her, momentarily dazed.
Xia Wan waved her hand in front of Xiao Xiao’s eyes. “Let’s go.”
Xiao Xiao immediately snapped back to reality. “Wan Wan, you can really pull off any style,” she said, taking a mask and hat out of her bag.
Xia Wan skipped over the topic. Her assistant was good in every other aspect, except she occasionally became starstruck, regardless of gender.
After putting on her mask, Xia Wan set the hat aside and prepared to leave. “Is the driver waiting outside?”
“Yes,” Xiao Xiao replied, glancing at the hat on the table with confusion. “Wan Wan, aren’t you going to wear the hat?”
“No, I just curled my hair and don’t want to mess it up. Besides, this hat doesn’t match my outfit.”
Xia Wan looked at herself in the mirror and thought it was unlikely she would be recognized.
Xiao Xiao took a glance and agreed it probably wouldn’t be an issue. After all, Wan Wan always shopped through VIP channels, going straight to private lounges in stores, so she rarely encountered many people.
As expected, they only ran into a few VIP fans like themselves.
They asked Xia Wan for a group photo and left without disturbing her shopping.
However, paparazzi managed to snap pictures, reporting that Xia Wan had stayed in the city after her concert and was seen shopping that day.
Xiao Xiao looked at the paparazzi’s sneak photos. “They must be really desperate for content if they’re sneaking pictures of someone shopping. It’s not even that unusual.”
Though it was a minor incident, it sparked considerable discussion. Many commented underneath, lamenting that they had been shopping in the same area but hadn’t run into Xia Wan.
As long as you were popular enough, even a small piece of news could generate buzz.
Xia Wan was used to it. “Let them be. We’re returning to Jing City tomorrow anyway.”
Early the next morning, the two left the hotel for the airport.
They took the earliest flight, assuming the airport would be less crowded at that time.
Although Xia Wan’s schedule was kept confidential, for some reason, a few fans always seemed to find out.
After settling into her seat in first class, Xia Wan took out her eye mask and earplugs, planning to catch up on sleep during the flight.
“Wan Wan, cover yourself with the blanket,” Xiao Xiao reminded her.
Though she spoke softly, the man seated behind them overheard.
Once the two in front had fallen asleep, one of the men stood up and approached the man on the right, whispering, “President Ji, the person sitting in front of you is Xia Wan!”
The man closed the magazine he was holding and looked up, his voice magnetic. “Are you sure?”
He had already guessed upon hearing the name “Wan Wan.”
Moreover, news of Xia Wan’s concert had been all over Hong Kong these past few days.
Her photos were everywhere.
“I recognize the assistant next to her,” the man said. The company had tried multiple times to recruit Xia Wan, and he had familiarized himself with her assistants and managers.
Assistant Fang never expected to run into Xia Wan on a flight—it felt like a heaven-sent opportunity. “President Ji, why don’t you try talking to Miss Xia?”
The company had sent several people to negotiate with Xia Wan, but her manager had turned them all down. Eventually, they stopped responding to messages altogether.They have never been able to figure out why Xia Wan would reject such a great opportunity.
After all, Ji’s Entertainment is an empire in the entertainment industry.
Ji Heng glanced at the assistant beside him. “Should I go?”
Assistant Fang nodded immediately and said, “President Ji, if you go to negotiate, you might be able to bring Xia Wan to Ji’s Entertainment. After all, your status is different from those who went before.”
“Even if she doesn’t come, she’ll likely give you some face and tell you the reason.”
When others from the company went to negotiate, they didn’t even get to meet Xia Wan.
Ji Heng said indifferently, “Since when does the company need me to personally step in to recruit someone?”
“If she doesn’t want to come, then forget it. I have nothing to lose. It’s her and her team’s lack of vision.”
He wanted to recruit Xia Wan to his company because he recognized her popularity and commercial value.
But his company wasn’t lacking in people who could make money.
Assistant Fang looked at his proud president and knew his suggestion wouldn’t work. He reluctantly returned to his seat.
He thought Xia Wan’s current company was still decent. Although it couldn’t compare to Ji’s Entertainment, it was a company that had just opened two years ago and was considered a leading force in the entertainment industry.
From what he understood, the company treated Xia Wan quite well. Despite her high commercial value, they didn’t force her to take on work just to make money for the company.
Instead, they allowed her to focus solely on writing songs.
However, the money she earned from her albums was still substantial, surpassing that of all other singers.
After a three-and-a-half-hour flight, Xia Wan woke up an hour before landing.
She called a flight attendant and ordered a cup of coffee.
This was something she had to drink every morning to stay energized throughout the day.
Assistant Fang, sitting diagonally behind Xia Wan, saw her remove her mask and confirmed he hadn’t mistaken her identity.
Although she was wearing a hat, and he could only see her profile from his seat, it was clear she wasn’t wearing any makeup. He now believed what was said online—Xia Wan’s face truly was divine.
He glanced at Ji Heng beside him, hoping he would step forward to talk to Xia Wan.
If nothing else, with Xia Wan’s looks, she would undoubtedly become the face of Ji’s Entertainment.
The current face of their company couldn’t compare to Xia Wan at all.
Ji Heng shot a sharp glance at Assistant Fang, signaling him to drop the idea. There was no way he would personally step in to recruit Xia Wan.
Seeing his boss’s pride, Assistant Fang wanted to approach Xia Wan and talk to her right then.
But he felt the current setting wasn’t appropriate. If he approached her abruptly, he would surely disturb her.
He could only wait for another opportunity.