Chapter 530 - 145 Stunning Red Carpet National Socialite_4
She pushed open the car door, holding the hem of her cocktail dress as she stepped out, the constant flashes of cameras nearly blinding her.
She subconsciously raised her hand to shield her eyes, and just then, a person got out of the car beside her, walked over, and took her arm, the warmth and solidity from that palm instantly soothing the tension in her heart.
She turned her head and saw a gentle smile close at hand, her eyes widening in surprise, "Dad?"
It was none other than Shen Xudong.
Shen Xudong smiled and patted her shoulder, "Xiao Kui, are you surprised to see Dad?"
So, this was the surprise the production team had mentioned; indeed, it was a surprise.
Shen Luokui pouted, "Why didn’t you tell me earlier? You kept me in the dark, and it was so hard." If she had known Dad was by her side, she wouldn’t have been nervous at all.
Having taken part in so many competitions, big and small, her father was her most stable haven; with Dad by her side, she wasn’t afraid of anything.
Shen Luokui, having regained her spirits, looped her arm through Shen Xudong’s, and Shen Xudong turned his head to glance at her, asking with a mild smile, "Are you ready?"
Shen Luokui smiled charmingly and adorably, "I’m ready."
Father and daughter walked up the red carpet with smiles on their faces under the watchful eyes of countless spectators.
Being there in person, Shen Luokui was surprisingly not nervous, and she wasn’t sure if it was because her dad was by her side or if she naturally had a strong mentality.
Today, Shen Luokui wore a white cocktail dress, her petite and exquisite figure making her look particularly charming and cute. While her features were not incredibly beautiful, her narrow, fox-like eyes were quite expressive, adding a unique charm to her appearance.
Shen Xudong was dressed in a black suit, and although slightly short in stature, he was considered not low in the gymnastics world. In his youth, he was quite handsome. As a middle-aged man, his demeanor had softened, gaining a mature charm that was quite captivating.
When the two first appeared, most people didn’t recognize them as they were new faces. It was the well-informed reporters who recognized them, "Isn’t that the world champion gymnast Shen Xudong? And the young lady is his daughter, the current gymnastics princess Shen Luokui. I didn’t expect them to come."
The reporter’s words reminded the fans on-site. Those who followed sports were familiar with Shen Xudong, who came out of nowhere to win a very significant gold medal for Country Hua, becoming a national idol that year. Even those who hadn’t seen him in person had heard his name.
As the fans started shouting his name, the warmth of their response made even Shen Luokui somewhat surprised. Was her dad really that popular?
Unexpectedly, some also called her name. Shen Luokui looked over and saw a boy in the front row. She smiled and waved at him. Kid, you’ve got potential.
Online speculation suggested that the arrival of Shen Xudong and Shen Luokui couldn’t just be for spectating. Including the earlier arrival Gao He, it was clear that the production team had something up their sleeve, as these individuals were all guests of the parent-child competition series. Perhaps they were planning a big reunion right on the scene.
With Ming Han as a mentor, and the fellow contestant Mai Zheng from that year also being a guest, could it be that Mai Jiehui would also be there?
Would the foremost socialite also unveil her mysterious veil? Just the thought made Emma excited. Tonight’s show was brimming with explosive highlights, so much to look forward to.
After Shen Xudong and Shen Luokui walked the red carpet, another car stopped.
Was it Ming Han, Mai Jiehui, or the top socialite?
The fans waited with bated breath.
However, to the surprise of everyone, it was Kang Jinse who emerged.
Kang Jinse was infamous in the entertainment industry; known nationally as a homewrecker, playing one on-screen and off-screen alike, she became famous through relentless criticism. In Country Hua, she was an anomaly in the entertainment industry, the only actress known for her negative news.
Seeing her, fans and media were taken aback. Why would this woman, with a history of scandals, be here?
Especially since the divorce news of Bai Ran had recently broken, and with Bai Ran’s implicitly pointed comments putting Yun Shen and Kang Jinse once again on the pillar of shame, rumors of Kang Jinse’s pregnancy forcing her way to success were abundant. At such a time, why did she dare to show her face? Moreover, why would the production team invite her?
Today, Kang Jinse was dressed in a smart and sharp black jumpsuit. Despite her thick makeup, the haggardness was evident at a glance. She had lost the previous radiance and glamour, seeming to have aged several years. Loose skin and dark wrinkles around her eyes appeared quite frightening under the high-definition cameras.