Little newbie breaks into the entertainment industry

Seeing Jian Xia walking towards the second floor, many celebrities from the entertainment industry, people from the oil painting circle, and elites from all walks of life began to talk about her:

“I didn’t expect Badao Jian to be so young and beautiful, and she’s also a star.”

"I heard that her painting is not being auctioned. What a shame! Our chairman wanted me to buy it for him."

"Let's make friends with her later. It will be easier to ask for paintings after we make friends."

"I heard that Jian Xia has a strong personality and is difficult to talk to."

"Isn't she still a star? Stars value reputation and connections. We are also of some use to her. Otherwise, why did she come here after becoming a star, when she never participated in such activities before?"

"That makes sense! Hahaha~"

Corner:

Meng Yifei said to Xiao Jingyi beside her with a disdainful look: "This Jian Xia has really been in the spotlight recently. After the broadcast of "Sound Competition" yesterday, the whole network is still talking about her. I just didn't expect that a newcomer like her could attend such a high-end banquet."

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Jingyi next to her looked down on her: "You are just ignorant and have no brains. Jian Xia just said that she is Ba Dao Jian. Half of the wealthy people at this auction dinner came for Ba Dao Jian's paintings. Besides, she was invited to sit on the second floor as soon as she arrived. Do you think she is just a newcomer?"

Meng Yifei stopped talking immediately. She thought that Xiao Jingyi and Jian Xia were sworn enemies because of Xiao Tingxi. She agreed with her just to please her, but she didn't expect to be scolded by her instead.

Although he was angry, he did not dare to refute. After all, he was able to come here because he asked the other party to bring him here, so he could only endure being scolded.

Suddenly Xiao Jingyi approached her and said with a smile: "Okay, don't follow me. You are dressed so beautifully today, you should hurry up and look at all the elites. You should open your eyes and choose carefully. I wish you can find a good match!"

Meng Yifei immediately smiled and said: "Thank you so much for today, sister. I will definitely repay you later."

After that, he walked into the elite circle of the crowd, holding a glass of champagne.

VIP room on the second floor:

Jian Xia sat on the spacious sofa and took in the entire scene on the first floor through the floor-to-ceiling window in front of her, but people outside could not see inside through the glass.

At this moment, there were three bodyguards standing behind Jian Xia. On the low tables on the left and right were various cakes, fruits, nut platters, as well as champagne, red wine and the like.

She crossed her legs, with a half-smile on her face, a look of indifference that had never been seen before in her eyes, and she had the aura of a big sister.

It seems that she is very different from the sweet and lovely girl Jian Xia that outsiders meet.

At this time, the bodyguard came in and said, "Miss, there is a Mr. Chen outside the door. He said he bought your paintings before and came to see you after learning that you are here."

"He has supported me, so let him in." Jian Xia stood up with a smile, tidied her clothes and accessories, put on a decent and lovely smile, and looked towards the door.

When Chen Li came in, he saw Jian Xia like this. His eyes flashed and he glanced at the three bodyguards inadvertently. He was humble and gentle, and stepped forward to shake hands with Jian Xia: "Miss Jian, nice to meet you. It's just a small gift, not a token of respect."

"Mr. Chen, you are too polite. Please take a seat here." Jian Xia reached out to take the gift, glanced at the gift box, and felt the weight imperceptibly. She handed it to Cao Bing and sat down with Chen Li.

Cao Bing took a look and saw that it was a set of high-end skin care products, so he put it on the sofa.

"Ms. Jane's paintings are not only liked by me, but also by my father. Now that the old man has retired, he takes out your paintings from time to time to appreciate them with his group of old friends. Hahaha~ It is also a great pleasure in life."

Hearing this, Jian Xia smiled and poured a glass of red wine for Chen Li, pushing it towards him: "Thank you for your kindness, old sir."

"Today is a charity auction, but I heard that Miss Jian's paintings will only be exhibited and not auctioned. Doesn't Miss Jian want to do charity?" Chen Li asked with a smile.

Jian Xia's eyes flickered when she heard this. Want to test her? She said calmly: "It's just that I rarely paint now. The only one on display today was made two months ago. This painting has special meaning to me. Besides, I don't like to seek fame. I'm just an artist, not a philanthropist."

Jian Xia emphasized the last sentence a little more.

"Hahaha, I understand. Your paintings are priceless. As someone who loves painting, I still want to ask you, the characteristic of your oil paintings lies in the words light and shadow. How do you mix the pigments? The colorful colors are so vivid?"

Jian Xia's eyes twitched. This guy was really good at pretending and was difficult to deal with. But she still smiled and said, "Every painter has his own unique technique. Mr. Chen asked too many questions. Do you still want me to eat this bowl of rice?"

Chen Li laughed loudly upon hearing this and immediately changed the subject: "Hahaha, I saw Miss Jian enter the entertainment industry and become a big star, and I thought you would stop painting."

Hearing this, Jian Xia immediately teased him: "It seems that Mr. Chen only cares about the paintings, not me as a painter. In a previous magazine interview, I said that oil painting is my life, so how can I stop painting?"

The two men exchanged witty remarks in their conversation, neither giving in to the other. It seemed that they were talking about painting in every sentence, but in fact they were discussing business, testing each other's strengths and weaknesses, and exchanging information.

Chen Li had only met Jian Xia once before, and that was when she was in college. The first impression this talented girl gave him was one of contrast.

At that time, Jian Xia was wearing a pair of black-framed glasses and had bangs. She was not ugly at all, but when she didn't speak, she looked like a dazed person.

But when she opened her mouth, her voice was sweet and soft, and when you listened to her words, they were selfish and weird, just like just now, she said that she was just an artist, not a philanthropist.

But now Jian Xia is bright and beautiful, so beautiful that people dare not look directly at her! Even her aura has become more powerful and sharp!

Chen Li stood up and said: "Ms. Jian is not only a painter now, but also a real performing artist!"

"You're too kind to call me a performing artist. I've just entered the industry and am still a new actor. Goodbye, Mr. Chen. I won't see you off." Jian Xia stared into Chen Li's eyes, her smile not reaching her eyes.

"Ms. Jian, please stay. Here is my contact information. If you have new paintings to sell, please give me priority!" Chen Li handed over his business card with both hands with a sincere attitude.

"Cao Bing, go and see Mr. Chen off for me." Jian Xia took the business card and took a look at it.

"Yes." Cao Bing immediately took Chen Li out of the room.

Looking at the closed door, Jian Xia turned her "whistle necklace" around and smiled as she watched the box being unpacked.

Open the box and you’ll find a complete set of skin care products inside, from cleansers to creams to essences!

"It's an international brand, so it's a thoughtful gesture." Jian Xia muttered to herself, and put the things inside into her backpack. She left the empty box and put it back into her handbag, then threw it on the sofa.

At this moment, Jian Xia saw two people coming into the lobby on the first floor, her eldest brother and second brother!

"Miss, the eldest and second young masters are here." Cao Bing reminded.

"Well, you go..."

Before Jian Xia could finish her words, someone came forward and stopped the two of them. Jian Xia stood up and saw that it was Xiao Jingyi.

"Cao Bing, go and bring up the eldest and second brothers!"

"Yes!"

After Cao Bing left, Jian Xia stood up and walked out of the room, then turned back and said to the bodyguard:

"I'm going to the bathroom first. You guys just stay in the room. You don't have to follow me."

"this?"

Jian Xia smiled and said, "If you're worried, just follow me."

As he said that, he left. The two bodyguards followed him. When they reached the end of the corridor, they watched Jian Xia enter the bathroom and then waited outside.