Everyone in the Entertainment Industry Thinks I’m a Flirty Diva [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 13

The photographer must have gotten a bonus, as the camera slowly panned up from her feet once again. Chu Xi took a deep breath and walked down the red carpet at a steady pace, smiling and waving to the photographers on either side.

Photos of Chu Xi on the red carpet were quickly uploaded to Weibo, and the buzz swiftly surpassed that of Le Shan, who had just been widely praised for her fairy-like gown.

Chu Xi, who had always worn high-end, pure, and ethereal dresses—covering up every inch—had suddenly appeared on the red carpet in a simple, form-fitting black spaghetti-strap dress. But what was even more surprising was that beneath her usual angelic gowns, Chu Xi’s figure was far more alluring than anyone had imagined.

Sensual yet not vulgar, cool yet not exposed—she confidently showcased the dress’s flattering fit on her figure, exuding undeniable femininity.

The hashtag #ChuXi’sFigure climbed the trending list, eventually reaching the top spot.

The barrage of comments, which had just been mocking Chu Xi for shamelessly attending the awards despite only getting a watered-down nomination, now completely derailed.

[Is this Chu Xi?!!!]

[Why is Chu Xi wearing this kind of dress today? It’s not her usual style.]

[Which high-end brand is this dress from? It looks so expensive.]

[Holy crap, that bust! That cleavage! I always thought she was flat-chested!]

[The shape looks so natural—she’s really got it all. nosebleed.jpg]

[Her waist is so tiny, oh my god! Curves in all the right places—my phantom limb is standing at attention.]

[Phantom limb standing at attention +1]

[This kind of body-hugging spaghetti-strap dress would be a disaster on anyone with even a hint of extra weight! What kind of perfect figure does Chu Xi have?!]

[Seriously, not an ounce of fat. I’m so jealous, wuwuwu.]

[Her face is flawless too, okay? The short hair makes her look so fierce! Also, what’s the lipstick shade?!]

[“I think I can understand why the sugar daddy keeps pouring money into promoting her despite losing so much…”]

[“So beautiful, such a great figure… even I want to sleep with her…”]

[“Alright, even though getting a Best Actress nomination through connections is really despicable, tonight, at least for this moment, I’m a fan of Chu Xi’s body.”]

[“For this moment, a true fan of her looks and body +1”]

[“Damn, she’s really stunning. I declare from now on I’m Chu Xi’s fan! I’m just that shallow!”]

All the guests had finished walking the red carpet, and the voting for the Best Dressed Award of the Golden Feather Awards tonight had begun. Although several actresses had excellent looks earlier, and Le Shan’s fairy-like dress was clearly meticulously prepared, the moment Chu Xi appeared on the red carpet, the victory was practically secured.

Especially with that comparison photo of Le Shan and Chu Xi

Chu Xi took a step to the side, avoiding the camera: “No need, I’m not really fond of taking photos.”

“Alright then.” Le Shan didn’t seem too bothered by the rejection. She glanced at Chu Xi and suddenly said, “Sister Chu Xi, you look stunning in that outfit today.”

Chu Xi forced a smile. “Uh, thanks.”

Le Shan: “Is it the haute couture from C brand’s latest season? Their clothes are so hard to borrow. I tried last time but couldn’t get one. I’m so envious of you.”

“No.” Chu Xi shook her head, then craned her neck to look for Fu Bai. Why hadn’t he come to pick her up yet?

Le Shan stood beside her, then suddenly stumbled and leaned into Chu Xi, who was startled and quickly steadied her.

Chu Xi had a strange feeling that Le Shan was searching for something on her. “Are you okay?”

“Ah, I’m fine. Thanks, Sister Chu Xi.” Le Shan straightened up, suddenly smiled, and walked away.

Fu Bai approached with a coat and saw Le Shan leaving Chu Xi’s side.

“Do you know each other?” Fu Bai asked curiously.

Chu Xi draped the coat Fu Bai handed over and shook her head. “No.”

“Let’s go.” The two headed to the lounge.

Chu Xi hadn’t eaten dinner to avoid smudging her lipstick, only sipping water through a straw. Then she saw the hashtag #ChuXiFigure trending, firmly above #LeShanVBrandHauteCoutureFairyDress.

Fu Bai was delighted. “Not aiming for Best Actress, but I think we can aim for Best Dressed Award.”

Chu Xi hummed in agreement, looking a little smug.

She didn’t usually go for a sexy style, but trying it once in a while felt nice.

Chu Xi scrolled through related Weibo posts when she suddenly received a push notification tagged #GoldenFeatherAwardsRedCarpet.

Who’s already buying push notifications? Chu Xi clicked curiously, and her face darkened when she saw the content.

“‘Water Queen’ Chu Xi appears on Golden Feather Awards red carpet, baring all in tacky sexy style, cheap Taobao knockoff for only 198!”

The red carpet photo was deliberately cropped at a distorted angle, with a Taobao link to the knockoff dress attached at the end.

This promoted post immediately appeared in topics related to the Golden Feather Awards. Many fashion bloggers had scoured luxury brands but couldn’t find Chu Xi’s outfit for the night—only to discover it supposedly came from a Yiwu wholesale market, with a Taobao knockoff priced at just 198?

Impossible. Red carpet dresses for female celebrities have always symbolized status and prestige. While aesthetics matter, the brand and the season of the design are equally crucial. Top stars often wear the latest haute couture from elite brands, and even wearing last season’s dress could draw ridicule. Even wedding emcees’ dresses cost thousands these days. How could any female celebrity, especially someone like Chu Xi with a wealthy backer, possibly wear a Taobao knockoff on the red carpet?

Some people refused to believe it and compared the Taobao knockoff with the one Chu Xi was wearing, only to find that every detail—from the fabric to the tailoring—was identical!

No matching design could be found among high-end brands. The only match was this dress priced at 198 yuan, with sales in the single digits.

Chu Xi’s 200-yuan dress once again soared to the top of the trending list.

The comments under the Weibo post exposing Chu Xi’s outfit were clearly orchestrated, mocking her for wearing a dress worth less than 200 yuan on the red carpet, calling it tacky and an insult to the event.

Yet despite the orchestrated backlash, surprisingly few people echoed the sentiment.

Everyone was still in shock.

So Chu Xi’s dress tonight… really only cost 200 yuan.

Countless sharp-eyed fashion bloggers had scoured every luxury brand, but no one had guessed that Chu Xi’s dress came from an obscure brand in Yiwu’s women’s clothing market.

The cheap dress that looked ordinary on the Taobao model seemed to come alive on her, practically glowing.

Some people could wear the most expensive clothes and still look like they were dressed in knockoffs, while Chu Xi had somehow turned a 200-yuan dress into something that looked like it cost 200,000.

Holy shit, this is insane!!!

——

In Haishi, at the grandest Presidential Suite atop the luxurious Bvlgari Hotel in the city center, Gu Mingjing stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the illuminated nightscape.

He had been in Haishi for a business trip these past few days.

His phone buzzed softly in his pocket.

Gu Mingjing took it out and glanced at the screen—a WeChat message from a friend.

[Did the little pitiful one offend you, or have you gone bankrupt recently? How could you make her wear a 200-yuan dress?]

The nickname “little pitiful one” wasn’t unfamiliar to Gu Mingjing. His friends had given Chu Xi that name because whenever he brought her to gatherings, she would cling to him timidly, clearly out of her depth. Eventually, someone started calling her that, and it stuck.

Very few knew about their breakup, and Gu Mingjing hadn’t bothered to inform his friends.

But what did they mean by a 200-yuan dress?

Gu Mingjing was puzzled, but soon, his friend sent over a few photos.

Freshly taken red carpet shots of Chu Xi.

Gu Mingjing froze for a moment when he saw them, vaguely recognizing the dress.

Then, a loud crash echoed through the suite, as if something had been thrown to the ground.

……

Assistant Gao was staying in the suite below Gu Mingjing’s, leisurely enjoying a spa session when he suddenly received an internal call from the boss upstairs, instructing him to buy a new phone immediately.