Three days later, the voting period closed.
Han Yutong, without a doubt, was elected with a lead of five thousand votes over the second-place contender.
The official Weibo account was abuzz with comments, all of them full of praise.
"My Brother Su's taste is truly impeccable! They are so perfectly matched!"
"Miss Yutong is cooperating with Brother Su for the second time right after her debut. May they walk the path of glory together!"
"Such a stunning pairing of handsome man and beautiful woman! Ahhh, a treat for the CP fans!"
"Boss Su has a great eye for talent, this is exactly the vibe we wanted!"
The fans of both sides had initially worried that another collaboration would spark resentment from the other party, fearing it might be seen as riding on each other's fame. However, they found that no one brought up the issue afterwards.
Perhaps it was because their appearances were truly complementary, or perhaps it was due to the prior buzz from "Living with a Big Shot." The sweet scenes between them in the drama had garnered countless CP fans, leading to a harmonious atmosphere in the comments section.
Xu Jing had been closely monitoring public opinion. Seeing that the anticipated negative reactions hadn't materialized, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yutong, you've done wonderfully." Xu Jing entered the dance studio to find Han Yutong still training diligently. She nodded with satisfaction. Who wouldn't like someone so dedicated and hardworking?
"Sister Jing, did you need something?" Han Yutong rose from the yoga mat upon hearing her voice.
Xu Jing shook her phone. "The voting results are out. Congratulations, you've officially become the MV heroine for the top star, Su Lin!"
"Really?" Han Yutong covered her mouth in disbelief.
"Girl, have some confidence in yourself," Xu Jing tossed her a towel. "It's a good thing our boss has discerning eyes and signed you. Otherwise, such a great opportunity wouldn't have come to me!"
Han Yutong smiled shyly. "Not at all, it's my good luck to have met such a great boss and a good agent!"
Xu Jing was amused by her words. "Yes, we are all fortunate!"
To have met a boss like Su He!
"Sister Jing, the new drama starts shooting in half a month. Will Brother Su Lin have enough time?" Han Yutong asked cautiously after taking a few sips of warm water.
"I've communicated with them, and they said the filming will only take two days. Their sets are mostly ready, so filming should begin in the next couple of days."
"What do I need to prepare?" Han Yutong truly had no experience in this area.
"Do you have any casual wear?" Xu Jing asked.
"Most of my clothes aren't from any particular brand." Han Yutong pursed her lips. Her family was ordinary, and attending art school had been a huge financial strain. She had always been frugal, buying clothes only during seasonal sales. Mostly, she bought end-of-season items or slightly flawed pieces from top brands.
Fortunately, she had good taste, and her outfits, though simple, exuded a sense of fashion.
Xu Jing pondered for a moment. "I'll take you to the boss's sister's studio later to have some outfits custom-made for you."
To be a star, one had to be impeccably dressed.
Not only should the clothes be tasteful, but they also had to be branded. This would attract the attention of product advertisers, and who knew, she might even snag an endorsement deal. This was also one of the reasons why many female celebrities splurged on luxury goods.
Xu Jing had high hopes for Han Yutong and naturally considered her future carefully.
"I have enough clothes..." Han Yutong became a bit flustered when it came to buying clothes. Although she had received a signing bonus of one million, she had immediately given eight hundred thousand to her family, leaving twenty thousand for emergencies.
She didn't have much money to spend on clothes and cosmetics.
"Don't worry, you won't have to pay for it!" Xu Jing patted her shoulder with a smile. "These are considered daily expenses, and they'll be deducted from your salary later."
Han Yutong felt a little more at ease hearing this.
*
Su Ying's studio was located on the other side of the city, exuding a chic and fashionable ambiance. From the exterior, it was several notches above the surrounding stores.
It was Han Yutong's first time visiting, and she found it quite novel. "I've heard of this studio before. Do they specialize in designing clothes for artists?"
"Will it be very expensive?"
"Don't we have our boss?" Xu Jing led her upstairs and spoke to the receptionist. Immediately, someone came to escort them inside.
The interior was even more stunning than the exterior, making Han Yutong almost hesitant to move.
This place felt like another world!
"Please come in. President Su has been waiting for a while," the assistant who led them inside said with a smile.
"President Su, is her surname also Su?" Han Yutong asked softly, regaining her senses.
Xu Jing chuckled. "Didn't I tell you that the owner of this studio is our boss's sister?"
"Really?"
"More or less!"
As they spoke, they arrived at Su Ying's office.
"President Su, your guests have arrived," the assistant said, knocking on the door.
Su Ying hummed in acknowledgment and put down her work.
"President Su, long time no see!" Xu Jing stepped forward with a smile. They seemed to know each other well.
"When did it become so long? We just saw each other a few days ago," Su Ying chided her playfully.
At Su He's wedding, one was a member of the bride's family, and the other was an employee of the bride's company. Of course, they knew each other. Moreover, Xu Jing had been Su Lin's agent for many years, and Su Ying had interacted with her frequently.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Su Ying's gaze fell on Han Yutong beside her. "This must be the new talent your company is heavily promoting? She is indeed quite beautiful!"
"To be called beautiful by President Su herself is worth it!" Xu Jing laughed heartily.
"Hello, President Su." Han Yutong stepped forward with a blush and greeted her.
Su Ying nodded at her. "Please have a seat. I'll have someone come over to take your measurements."
As the owner of the studio, Su Ying didn't have to personally handle such tasks.
Her role was to design creations that satisfied her clients.
They were occupied with this for half the day.
By the time Xu Jing and Han Yutong left the studio, it was already dark.
Xu Jing had intended to treat Su Ying to a meal, but unfortunately, Su Ying was extremely busy. Her work was scheduled until next year, and even with overtime, she felt she never had enough time.
"Do I transfer the money directly?" Xu Jing asked as they were leaving.
Su Ying curved her lips. "No need. I'll bill your boss directly."
Su Ying was already swamped with orders from her major clients. Now, squeezing in a custom outfit for Han Yutong was a significant favor. She would have to settle this account properly with Su He.
Su He, who was on a date with Lu Yanbei, felt an inexplicable tickle in her nose and sneezed.
"Are you catching a cold? Shall we head back?" Lu Yanbei noticed and took off his suit jacket to drape it over her.
Su He shook her head. "It's so hot today, I wouldn't catch a cold so easily. Someone must be talking badly about me behind my back!"
Lu Yanbei chuckled. "Who would dare curse our Mrs. Lu? Are they tired of living?"
"Judging by the intensity of this nose tickle, it's either Su Lin or Su Ying!" Su He analyzed with seasoned experience.
"Why not Su Chen?"
"He's busy chasing his wife lately, he wouldn't have time to think of me!"
"Su Chen... and your best friend?"
"You noticed too?"
"They are indeed a perfect match!"
As long as he wasn't eyeing his wife, he wholeheartedly approved.