Chapter 24
And along with this intense competition of acting skills on the internet, the lipstick ad that the Xiangmi family had finally released also became available.
This time, Xiangmi Family spent a significant amount of money to purchase advertising space on the huge LED screen located in the commercial district.
As soon as the advertisement was broadcast, it caught the attention of countless people. Passersby who were originally just walking on the street instinctively followed the source of light. What they saw was an advertisement that was nothing short of a visual and auditory feast.
In this actual advertisement, Simone Milton is no longer the charming and graceful “fairy” from the preview. Instead, she appears as a true queen.
A queen who combines laziness, elegance, pride, and beauty in one person can bring immense shock to anyone with just a single glance.
By the time the entire ad was played, anyone who saw it could only think one thing: That’s amazing.
And Simone Milton’s applied lipstick made her look even more bold and daring, drawing everyone’s gaze towards her involuntarily.
Whether it’s men or women who’ve seen this ad, one thought comes to mind: Within one minute, I need to get all the information about this woman, including the color of her lipstick.
Even the trending search related to Simone Milton’s lipstick ad also appeared on the list spontaneously.
[Attention passersby: Ugh, who knows how many times I’ve watched this ad already. Simone Milton is simply amazing. Her presence is flawless, and she handles everything with perfect timing! That lipstick is absolutely gorgeous. I must buy it at all costs!]
Curious passersby click on such trending searches. Out of curiosity, they want to know what’s going on. Then, kind-hearted people who are fans of the advertisement will gladly share it with others.
Then, more passersby became fans.
Of course, that’s not the most terrifying thing. The truly terrifying aspect is Simone Milton’s incredible ability to drive sales through her advertisements.
This lipstick from Mi Xiang’s brand has seen steadily increasing sales, to the point where it’s now in short supply.
Many female users specifically request this particular lipstick, refusing to consider any other ones at all.
This brought both pain and joy to Mi Xiang Jia. At the same time, they were glad to have hired Simone Milton as their spokesperson for the advertising campaign.
For a while, the entire trending topics were dominated by Simone Milton.
But no one gets bored by it. Anyone who clicks through will surely be impressed by Simone Milton.
It can be said that this advertisement came at just the right time. While there’s certainly a possibility that it’s trying to capitalize on the popularity of “Empress De Xian,” this advertisement serves as strong evidence that Simone Milton’s professional abilities aren’t as poor as rumors suggest.
In fact, it can be said that Simone Milton has achieved perfection.
Not everyone can reach such a level, and not every spokesperson can ensure that a product sells out completely.
In short, such a flawless advertisement not only convinced most passersby of Simone Milton’s business offerings, but also, inevitably, led to Katie Adams being mocked.
To be honest, in this entire situation, Georgia is actually the most confused party involved.
Although he had already witnessed the perfection of Simone Milton’s work during the ad shoot, he could already imagine just how impressive the ad would be once it was completed.
But to see it become so popular was truly astonishing to him. After telling Simone Milton about how the Honey Family lipsticks had sold out, he couldn’t stop praising her.
“I really wasn’t wrong about you. You’re truly amazing. In terms of popularity right now, you might not be as famous as some top-tier stars, but you’re definitely on par with those in the second tier.” Georgia said happily.
Indeed, thanks to the support of TV shows and advertisements, Georgia now has access to a much wider range of resources that are voluntarily offered to them.
Just choosing the right scripts and advertisements for Simone Milton was enough to overwhelm him. But after all, Georgia had been in the industry for many years. Although he got a little carried away at first, he quickly settled down.
He even earnestly warned Simone Milton not to become superficial just because of the current popularity. She should stay focused and put in the effort to truly learn and understand things.
Simone Milton naturally responded to everything.
After praising Simone Milton’s professional abilities, Georgia shared with her one more piece of very good news.
“Do you know that popular drama ‘Empress De Xian’?” Georgia asked Simone Milton in a mysterious tone.
Simone Milton nodded. “Of course. Now that she’s at home, she has to watch it with Martha. According to the little girl, this show is really popular in their kindergarten. Every child talks about it.”
If someone has no way of participating in the discussion, then no one will be left to talk with that child. So, to avoid embarrassment, Martha makes sure to attend every time.
This also serves as evidence, to some extent, of just how popular this drama really is.
“Isn’t that just asking a question you already know the answer to?” Simone Milton said, somewhat exasperated, to Georgia on the other end of the line.
“Ahem,” Georgia coughed a few times, a little embarrassed. Then she cleared her throat and spoke again, seriously, “As you know, the Hundred Flowers Award is about to begin soon. ‘Empress De Xian’ is also competing for awards.”
The Baifa Award is undoubtedly a highly respected and prestigious award in the entertainment industry. While it doesn’t compare to the Oscars in Country M, it remains one of the most important film and television awards in its own country.
“Georgia, if there’s something you want to tell me, just say it outright. Stop keeping me in the dark!” Upon hearing this, Simone Milton already had her suspicions.
Georgia chuckled shyly and said, “According to reliable information I’ve received, the character you play, Leng Su, has a great chance of winning the Best Supporting Actress award! Are you happy?”
Upon hearing this news, Simone Milton was momentarily stunned. She could hardly believe her own ears.
Although before this, she was very confident in her acting skills.
If competing for awards, she’s confident that she can win them.
But truly, when she heard the news, she couldn’t help but feel happy.
“Am I dreaming?” Simone Milton’s voice trembled as she spoke. She even wondered if she had heard wrong.
“Of course I’m not dreaming. Let me tell you, the connection I’ve made is extremely valuable. Since the other party said that, there’s a high chance we’ll win this award!” Georgia’s tone suddenly became serious.
Although he could understand Simone Milton’s excitement, he couldn’t accept the fact that Simone Milton was questioning him.
Upon hearing this, Simone Milton realized she had said something wrong. She immediately corrected herself, “I’m sorry, Georgia. I made a mistake. I just can’t believe it’s really true! That’s wonderful!”
Georgia, having accepted the apology, concluded: “In short, it’s better to prepare in advance!”
For this year’s Hundred Flowers Award, Simone Milton has high hopes.
More importantly, this is the first time she’s received such an important award since coming through. It’s truly a memorable moment for her.
So, upon learning that she was likely to win the award, Simone Milton was very excited.
If it weren’t for the fact that she had to rush to the Hundred Flowers Award banquet the next day, she might have continued to party all night before going to bed.
Of course, considering the award ceremony that might take place later, she had already prepared in advance a complete speech.
It has been ensured that, once the award is received, there will be no need for last-minute improvisation or awkward silences.
Early the next morning, when Georgia arrived at the villa with Marian, she saw Simone Milton sitting lazily on the sofa.
Juliet Milton surprisingly stayed behind. In fact, she even brought along a team of makeup artists and stylists to help Simone Milton with her appearance.
“These dresses, you can pick any one of them yourself. Have a look!” Juliet Milton, acting nonchalant, brought up the dresses she had carefully selected herself.
As early as yesterday, Juliet Milton beat Georgia to the punch and found out that Simone Milton would be featured at today’s Hundred Flowers Awards.
So I secretly got these things.
Although the TV series isn’t over yet, it’s clear to anyone who pays attention that Simone Milton is undoubtedly the biggest winner of this series.
Although Juliet Milton didn’t show it, she was actually secretly watching the show and rooting for Simone Milton behind the scenes.
“You’d better not think that just because you’ve made it to the Hundred Flowers Award shortlist, you can become complacent! You still have a long way to go. Let me tell you, you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you!” Juliet Milton added this concluding remark, unnecessarily.
Hearing this, Simone Milton wasn’t angry at all. She nodded firmly, showing great humility.
In neighboring Georgia, seeing such a scene, they realized that they could now simply sit back and do nothing.
So, she took Marian with her and followed Juliet Milton to see if there was anything they could do to help.
“Actually, there’s nothing much we need your help with…” Juliet Milton said in a rather rude manner. “You’d better just stay here and watch.”
To put it bluntly, it might not sound nice, but the truth is that they really are capable of doing it better than Georgia. So, he obediently sat down on the sofa.
By this point, Simone Milton had already applied her perfect makeup and completed her overall look. All that was left was to put on her dress and jewelry.
When Simone Milton stepped out in a pale purple mermaid backless gown, she instantly captured everyone’s attention in the room.
At this moment, Simone Milton is like a star that shines brightly throughout the night. Its light may seem faint, but in reality, it’s impossible to ignore.
Not to mention, the jewelry she wore added to her noble and elegant demeanor.
Charming yet not vulgar, gorgeous yet not overly seductive—sexiness and grace coexist in her. This is the first impression she gives to others.
“Wow, it’s simply perfect!” The hairstylist who was working on Simone Milton’s hairstyle couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement upon seeing her appearance.
He simply couldn’t believe that such a perfect creation could have come from his own hands. It left him completely stunned.
“Not bad at all, Simone Milton. With that outfit of yours, you’ll definitely make a great impression on everyone!” Georgia wasn’t stingy with her compliments either, constantly praising Simone Milton.
Juliet Milton couldn’t help but retort, “Of course! Who would have thought who created that hairstyle? Combined with Simone Milton’s natural beauty, it’s no wonder she can achieve such a perfect look.”
“Since that’s the case, let’s head to the venue right now! I guess we’ll need to rehearse our movements and such once we get there,” said Georgia.
Upon hearing Georgia say that, Juliet Milton looked slightly hesitant. He said, “By the way… during the walk across the carpet at the party later, do you have any male companions? If not, I’d be happy to help you out this time!”
When he said this, it seemed forced on the surface, but in reality, his eyes couldn’t help but steal glances at Simone Milton.
“This…” After hearing Juliet Milton say that, Georgia hesitated. After all, inviting a male companion wasn’t something Juliet Milton could simply decide to do on her own.
He believed that if Juliet Milton and Simone Milton attended the party together, it would surely provoke complaints from Juliet Milton’s fans.
By doing this, although one might gain a little popularity, what follows inevitably is fierce competition among fans.
Juliet Milton’s fans, and Katie Adams’ idiotic followers, aren’t even in the same league when it comes to their level of “combativeness”. If Simone Milton were to encounter Juliet Milton’s idiotic fans, the consequences would be even more severe.
So, after carefully weighing the pros and cons, Georgia declined Juliet Milton’s offer.
Juliet Milton, though disappointed by the rejection, remained composed and graceful, showing no signs of pettiness.
Although I still feel a bit dissatisfied inside, I can understand the reasons behind Georgia’s actions.
He was even thoughtful enough to give Simone Milton some advice on what to pay attention to when participating in an award of this caliber.
“I understand, thank you.” Simone Milton instinctively wanted to call him “Dad,” but then she thought about it. Her relationship with Juliet Milton wasn’t public, so it was better to be cautious.
After all, no matter how you look at it, there’s an ambiguous relationship between Juliet Milton and Simone Milton. This relationship seems more apparent than their father-daughter relationship.
That’s just how the entertainment industry works. Once the true relationship between two people becomes public, their popularity drops significantly.
Fans leaving or criticizing is still relatively mild. What’s most terrifying is when some fans go to extremes, resulting in the loss of all kinds of resources.
After all, in the entertainment industry, idol relationships and marriages are highly taboo. Even though Juliet Milton is a movie star, she couldn’t handle the consequences of such a situation.
Unless one day he decides he doesn’t want to stay in the circle anymore, then making it public probably won’t have much impact on him.
After the exchange, Simone Milton and the group from Georgia got into the van and headed to the site of the Hundred Flowers Award ceremony.
Juliet Milton will arrive a little later. He’s been to many award ceremonies like this before, so he’s quite experienced. No wonder his reaction is completely different from Simone Milton’s.
Upon arriving at the scene, Simone Milton first asked Georgia to check the procedures with the project team. Only after obtaining all the necessary details did the rehearsal officially begin.
Fortunately, the procedures for the Hundred Flowers Award here are similar to those of the awards Simone Milton participated in in her past life. This helped her stay calm.
