Part 21：Just call me Sister Ting

"Xiao Yun, this is Chief Editor Chen from Victor magazine." Lan in

With a radiant smile, Zoe greeted, "Hello, Chief Editor Chen, I'm Zoe. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Today's shoot was unforgettable."

Chen Ting, as the chief editor of a fashion magazine, was strikingly thin and aged, yet her silver hair was meticulously styled, and she wore a sharp black suit that made her appear strong and imposing. Her eyes, piercing and narrow,

"Just call me Sister Ting." C"You handled the rumor very gracefully, without trying to gain fame off someone else. I respect that."

Receiving such direct praise left Zoe momentari

"I'm hosting a private gathering tomorrow night. If you're free, you're welcome to join." Chen Tin"It'll just be a few friends of mine from the mainland—drinks, conversation."

Zoe noticed Lan's eyes practically lighting up, and she sensed that this invitation was likely very valuable. She accepted it graciously and replied, "Thank you, Sister Ting. I'll be there."

In this day and age, only someone as old-fashioned as Chen Ting would still use physical invitations—but many felt that this traditional touch added elegance

Once they'd left the set and were in the car, Lan let out a thrilled gasp. "Zoe, you've really caught Chen Ting's eye—do you know how many people would kill for one of her invitations?"

"Really? I don't even know much about Victor magazine." Zoe replied.

"Victor magazine itself isn't the big deal—it's Chen Ting that matters. She has a stellar reputation and an incredibly mysterious background. So many young talents skyrocketed thanks to her endorsement," Lan explained, "like Song. Rumor has it she spotted his potential early on and recommended him to her connections, giving him his breakthrough."

Zoe frowned slightly. "Song again?"

"Why?"

"I keep hearing his name these days."

"Well, it makes sense. Most of the recent job offers you're getting are a result of that trending story with him." Lan chuckled, "People don't know you, but they sure know you had a rumor with him."

"Fine."

"Where's tomorrow's party?" Lan asked, with a hopeful gleam in her eye.

Zoe took out the invitation Chen Ting had given her and read it. "It's at Guanghan Pavilion."

Lan nodded. "I'll arrange a driver for you. I wonder who else will be there tomorrow night."

Zoe lazily stowed the invitation back in her purse and replied, "As long as Song isn't there, I'm fine."

Lan chuckled, her eyes crinkling at the edges. "Don't be so sure! There's a good chance you'll run into him. Like I said, his success has a lot to do with Chen Ting."

"Then I'm doomed," Zoe sighed.

At the moment, the last person she wanted to see was Song. Facing him made her feel slightly…nervous.