Chapter 587: Chapter 587: Weibo Night

On Friday afternoon, the shopping began. Zhang Yuxi went shopping for luxury goods. Since she was so young, her clothing had to be chosen carefully, or she would face harsh criticism from people with ulterior motives. This was where Lin Feng’s special privileges came in handy. Instead of going out, he simply called the brands directly and had them deliver their entire new spring collections to the house. Brands like Chanel arrived one after another, and along with them came their professional stylists.

It had to be said, they were incredibly talented. They gave Zhang Yuxi a complete makeover. Staring at her reflection, Zhang Yuxi could hardly believe her eyes. Wow, no wonder so many girls love shopping and dressing up. There’s a reason for it!

In the end, Yu Xi selected three outfits. One was an elegant yet playfully cute little dress from Chanel for the red carpet. Another, from a different brand, was for potential interviews after the walk. Yu Xi was naturally beautiful, with the flawless skin of youth. All she needed was a light touch-up on her eyebrows and a hint of lipstick. A small clip in her hair was enough. The jewelry she wore was all custom-made.

On the day of the event, Lin Feng and Little Treasure accompanied Yu Xi. It was her first time attending such a grand gala, so she was unfamiliar with the proceedings. Lin Feng and Little Treasure were seated in a different section, away from where Yu Xi and the other main guests were.

Little Treasure loved going out and being in lively, crowded places. At times like these, she was always exceptionally well-behaved.

“Daddy, where’s Second Sister?”

“Your sister is outside. We’ll be able to see her soon,” Lin Feng answered.

“Oh!”

No one can resist a cute child, especially one as adorable as Little Treasure. People soon crowded around them. Little Treasure was very cooperative, sweetly calling the adults “Uncle” and “Auntie,” and the younger ones “Big Sister” and “Big Brother.” Her charm was irresistible.

With today’s pervasive social media, Lin Feng had also had his moments of fame, even trending on popular search lists. He often made guest appearances on Yu Xi’s livestreams, sharing recipes, household goods, and life hacks. He was affectionately known as the “Nation’s Dad” and had a huge following.

People came over to greet Lin Feng, and conversations naturally started. They were all shrewd, smooth, and eloquent people. They showered him with all sorts of flattery, yet Lin Feng didn’t find it awkward at all, which spoke to their cleverness. No wonder some people get carried away when they become famous; the flattery they receive is just too good.

After about half an hour of chatting, the red carpet event began.

Yu Xi walked with youthful, confident steps, her every move exuding a noble grace. She smiled for the cameras, completely unfazed by the rows of flashing spotlights and clicking shutters. She was remarkably composed. She signed her name and struck a few seemingly casual poses. In truth, she had practiced these poses in private and was feeling incredibly shy!

Stay calm. As long as I don’t feel awkward, then the ones who should be embarrassed are other people!

The host asked a few simple questions, naturally going easy on her since it was her first time at such a large event.

It had been pointed out online before that among the four Lin siblings, Yu Xi’s looks were the least remarkable. However, her stunning appearance tonight instantly caused a huge stir online. Her graceful, confident demeanor, her calm poise under the spotlights, and her composed answers to the host’s questions showcased her true capabilities. It also confirmed one thing for everyone watching: The children of the Lin Family were all the type to lie low, only to astound everyone when they finally made a move.

From being active on Weibo, to livestreaming lectures, selling products, sharing her daily life, and even developing an app… all while her peers were completely absorbed in preparing for their final year of high school with no time for anything else.

Seated now, Yu Xi turned to look for Lin Feng and Little Treasure.

“Second Sister!” Little Treasure cried out, waving from Lin Feng’s arms.

Yu Xi gestured back, asking if Little Treasure wanted to come sit with her.

Little Treasure happily scrambled down from Lin Feng’s lap and ran over to Yu Xi, showering her with praise. “Second Sister, you look so beautiful!”

Yu Xi teased her, “And you’re super beautiful too, Little Treasure!”

With a voice as sweet as honey, Little Treasure replied, “Second Sister is the prettiest!” The people sitting nearby overheard and praised Little Treasure for being so charming. Pouting her lips, Little Treasure insisted, “My sister is the most beautiful!”

The format of the gala was similar to other awards shows, with performances interspersed between the award presentations.

“Next,” the announcer’s voice boomed, “we will present the award for Personality of the Year. The recipients are…”

When Yu Xi heard her name, it didn’t quite register. It was Little Treasure who reacted first. “Second Sister, they’re calling your name!”

Just then, the camera cut to Yu Xi and Little Treasure. Their faces appeared on the giant screens. Seeing her own image up there, Little Treasure’s eyes widened in curiosity. She blinked a few times, then waved. Her adorable, dazed expression completely stole the show, charming everyone in the audience.

Watching the other winners go on stage, Yu Xi made a decision. She pointed to the stage and asked, “Little Treasure, do you want to go up and accept the award with me?”

Little Treasure thought it sounded like fun. “Okay!”

In full view of everyone, Yu Xi carried Little Treasure toward the stage. She set her down at the steps and took her hand to walk up together.

Little Treasure might be brave, but this was her first time on a stage. When she turned and saw so many people taking photos and the massive crowd below, she got a little scared. She anxiously searched the audience for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng stood up and waved to his daughter, his expression as if to say, It’s okay, Daddy’s watching you. You can do it!

Yu Xi gave Little Treasure a gentle smile. “Don’t worry, Little Treasure. I’m right here with you.”

After a moment’s thought, Little Treasure wasn’t so scared anymore. She gripped Yu Xi’s hand tightly and toddled onto the stage.

There were four recipients in total: a few celebrities and one non-celebrity, Yu Xi. She was the last to walk on stage and should have stood at the end of the line, but the other three quickly gestured for her to take the center position. Having been around the entertainment world, Yu Xi knew that was a difficult position to stand in and felt she wasn’t qualified. Holding the well-behaved Little Treasure’s hand, she humbly stood to the side instead.

The other three winners gave their acceptance speeches, which were roughly seventy percent official jargon and thirty percent genuine sentiment. They were clearly veterans of such occasions.

When it was Yu Xi’s turn, she spoke with unhurried elegance, looking straight ahead. “I’m very happy and surprised to receive this award. It’s a great affirmation for me. Thank you to the event organizers, and thank you, everyone!”

Despite not being an entertainer, she had started a Weibo account and amassed 80 million followers in just half a year, a testament to her influence. The award was well-deserved. By now, her followers had reached 85 million… and she was only a sophomore in high school.

The host smiled and continued, “How did you manage to gain so many followers in such a short time?”

Yu Xi replied humbly, “It’s not my achievement alone. As you know, there are eight of us in my family, and every single one of them has contributed. You only see me standing in the spotlight, not my family working hard behind the scenes. Without their support and effort, I would never have so many followers. Besides, these followers are like one big family. Some of them are fans of my eldest brother, my third sister, or my fourth brother. Others are fans of my dad and Little Treasure… They all gather on one Weibo account, just like we all live together in one big family home. I’m accepting this award on their behalf… oh, and on behalf of my little sister, Little Treasure, too!”

Her speech made everyone, both inside the venue and watching from outside, see her in a new light. When the camera had first focused on her, she clearly hadn’t expected to win. Her speech wasn’t from a pre-written script… Truly remarkable for someone so young. Her success was no accident.

The host crouched down to greet Little Treasure. “Hello, Little Treasure!”

Little Treasure blinked her big eyes and greeted her a little nervously, “Hello, pretty lady!”

Laughter rippled through the audience. The host beamed. “Wow, you’re quite the charmer! Are you nervous?”

Little Treasure thought for a moment, glanced at Yu Xi’s encouraging expression, and shook her head. “Not nervous…” Then she immediately changed her mind, gesturing with her chubby little hands. “Okay, just a little nervous. A tiny, tiny bit!”

Good heavens, how could anyone be so cute? People in the audience felt an overwhelming urge to take her home.

The host asked, “Your sister won an award. Are you happy?”

Little Treasure nodded vigorously. “Happy!” She didn’t know what an award was, but since her dad and her sister were so happy, she was happy too. It had to be a good thing!

When they were done, the other award recipients acted like perfect gentlemen, helping Yu Xi off the stage while one of them held Little Treasure’s hand. Back in their seats, Little Treasure curiously inspected the trophy from every angle.

After the gala ended, people began to leave.

Earlier, Yu Xi had asked a staff member about the schedule and was told there might be interviews. The staffer had stressed ’might’ because, compared to the big-name celebrities present, she was practically a nobody. So, Yu Xi didn’t think much of it and planned to head straight back to the hotel. To her surprise, however, some media outlets did want to interview her. Meanwhile, Lin Feng took Little Treasure to wait for Yu Xi outside.

The reporters’ questions were mostly about her future plans, such as whether she would enter the entertainment industry.

“I won’t be joining the entertainment industry. I’ve never considered it, not even from the beginning. I have my own life plans, and my ambitions lie elsewhere.”

“As for being famous? I’m not an entertainer, so I’m not really concerned with popularity.”

“I’ll just continue doing what I’ve been doing. Nothing is going to change.”

“Have I been approached for acting roles? I haven’t really thought about it. My acting is terrible, and I have no professional training, so I doubt any director would choose me! Even if one did, I probably wouldn’t accept. My bad acting would just ruin the show for the audience, so it’s better if I don’t.”

“Is my family wealthy? That depends on how you define ’wealthy.’ I don’t think our family has that much money, but we live comfortably. My dad takes very good care of us.”

“What kind of person is my dad? He’s incredible and very charming… He’s set the standard for any future boyfriend I might have.”

After Yu Xi’s interview was broadcast, public perception of her improved immensely. Following the Weibo Night gala, she and Little Treasure became wildly popular.

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