Originally, it was just meant to be a simple setup for her to sing, perhaps for passersby to listen. If she sang poorly, so be it, since Lin Xiao had made arrangements and no one would dare object.
However, with live broadcasting and various media present to take photos and record videos, she felt embarrassed.
If she truly sang badly, wouldn't she be humiliating herself nationwide?
The thought made her face flush.
"Wife, I've heard you sing. Trust me, you sound much better than many of today's idols," Lin Xiao held Luo Qinghan's hand, encouraging her. "You've seen this kind of situation so many times at the company. Compared to your press conferences, isn't this all small potatoes?"
"But that was in a field I'm familiar with!" Luo Qinghan shot Lin Xiao a fierce glare. She understood now that this guy was just relishing the spectacle, happier the bigger the fuss.
"I believe in you, wife."
Lin Xiao's eyes looked as sincere as could be.
"..."
Luo Qinghan felt like she was being pushed onto a stage. Not only was the platform below already set up, but her artistic photos were also being displayed as advertisements nearby.
"Who is this celebrity? So beautiful."
"She must be a popular young star. It's normal if we don't recognize her, we're getting old."
"People nowadays are just getting prettier and prettier..."
Many of the discussions were filled with envy and jealousy. Luo Qinghan, meanwhile, was being led to change her outfit and was preparing in the dressing room before her performance.
Lin Xiao watched from the dressing room as Luo Qinghan donned a gown reminiscent of a medieval princess. Even the makeup artist couldn't help but praise her exquisite makeup.
She rarely saw someone with such a good foundation as Luo Qinghan, beautiful and with great skin, save for a minor flaw.
"It's clear Miss Luo is overworked. There are slight lines here. However, Miss Luo, your skin is still the best I've seen among everyone I've encountered," the makeup artist commented admiringly.
"It's not that exaggerated. I just do some simple upkeep..."
Hearing the makeup artist, Lin Xiao walked over to Luo Qinghan and examined her face closely.
The wrinkles on her face were undoubtedly due to years of raising children, the troubles within the Luo family, and the constant worries at the company, all of which had taken their toll, causing wrinkles to appear at an age when they shouldn't.
Lin Xiao sighed inwardly and continued to bend over, looking at Luo Qinghan.
"See? Your boyfriend is mesmerized. Miss Luo, you are truly the most beautiful person I've ever seen," the makeup artist said sincerely.
"Thank you."
Luo Qinghan chuckled behind her hand, feeling a bit shy from the praise, just like anyone would be.
Three minutes later, the makeup artist said, "All done, Miss Luo. Take a look."
The makeup artist spoke to Luo Qinghan in the mirror.
Before Luo Qinghan could say anything, Lin Xiao preempted her: "The moment you step onto that stage, everyone will go wild for you."
"Don't talk nonsense."
Luo Qinghan quickly replied, "It's not that exaggerated."
"It is, absolutely it is."
Lin Xiao was certain about this: "My wife, absolutely."