Changing out of their outfits, Sheng Jiaoyang and Lina walked to the front of the runway together.

Shen Zhining was talking with the brand director.

Shen Zhining stretched out his open palm to Sheng Jiaoyang when he saw them coming out.

Sheng Jiaoyang naturally placed her hand on his. Lina smiled to herself when she saw their actions.

"Jiaojiao, Mr Miller would like to invite us for lunch," said Shen Zhining.

Sheng Jiaoyang turned to look at Lina instead as she had previously agreed to have lunch with the latter.

"That’s fine, my darling wishes to spend some time with me alone. You guys go ahead, we can arrange to have lunch another day," Lina said to Sheng Jiaoyang before she bade Mr Miller farewell and left with light steps.

Director Miller brought along his assistant, and together with Sheng Jiaoyang and Shen Zhining, they headed towards a nearby Michelin restaurant.

After placing their orders, Miller brought up the topic of wanting Sheng Jiaoyang to be the brand's ambassador.

Sheng Jiaoyang readily agreed. No one would reject money from legal channels. If she could earn her keep, she would. Being a parasite was not the lifestyle she sought; otherwise, why would she continue to shoot drama and walk fashion shows?

After lunch,...