Your Rival in Love Gets Prettier Every Day

Chapter 15: Mystery Man

Yan Yaoxuan suppressed his excitement and deliberately asked: "What tattoo did you wash?"

Everyone knew what tattoo Shen Jintai had on his body. Mrs. Yan was a little unhappy when he saw him fanning the flames, so she interrupted him and asked: "Does it hurt?"

"It's okay," Shen Jintai said. After speaking, he glanced at Yan Qiuchi, but Yan Qiuchi didn't say a word. He simply ate his meal in silence. He didn't seem to appreciate this gesture.

Mrs. Yan felt that the atmosphere was becoming awkward, so she changed the subject and asked about Shen Jintai's job. "When you start filming I'll visit you on set. After watching TV for so many years, I've been wanting to visit a television set."

"I want to go too." Yan Yaoxuan said.

"When the filming of his movie starts, you'll already be back to school abroad." Yan Qiuchi said coldly.

"I can ask for leave to come back." Yan Yaoxuan said.

"No. The drama is very long so it'll take more than half a year to shoot. We won't be finish by the time winter vacation comes. You can come visit then." Shen Jintai said.

"Is there a press conference for the launch?" Mrs. Yan asked.

Shen Jintai nodded.

"Then you have to get a good outfit." Mrs. Yan said: "Whenever you are free, I will take you to pick one out."

"My agent is already in contact with some relevant brand." Shen Jintai said: "I'll just borrow a set when the time comes."

At any rate, he was still somewhat a top idol so it shouldn't be difficult to borrow a suit.

"You have been out of the circle for so long. The brands you can borrow from are limited. If you're not satisfied with what they loan you, let Auntie treat you. Think of it as a gift for your comeback. We have access to all the VIP brands. I'll take you there directly." Mrs. Yan was very proud.

Fashion was also an important factor. It was normal for celebrities to borrow clothes for events. Whether or not they get to borrow their preferred clothes will ultimately depends on the brand's intention. When a brand lent out an outfit, it was to capture the public's interest. If a small star wanted to borrow an outfit from a big named brand, they would have little say in what was loaned to them. Often you would see celebrities wearing hideous outfits on the red carpet... It wasn't because they had terrible fashion taste, but because it was the only clothes the brand was willing to loan.

Shen Jintai's wardrobe had all kinds of famous brands. Unfortunately, he had no formal clothing. All of his clothes were too flashy and flamboyant. The closest thing he had to formal wear was the black suit jacket which was Yan Qiuchi's.

"Let see what my agent can get me first. If I can't borrow anything then I'll take you up on your offer," Shen Jintai said with a smile.

Yan Qiuchi listened by the side silently. Shen Jintai had deliberately pushed his younger brother to sit next to him. Sima Zhao's* heart was clearly revealed when he sat down and mention the tattoo washing. This whole thing was all just an act and he deeply sneered in his heart.

*Reference to . A Chinese idiom involving and inspired by Sima Zhao states that "Everyone on the street knows what's in Sima Zhao's mind" meaning that a person's supposed hidden intention is so well known that it is not really hidden.
*Clarity: He's saying Shen Jintai's hidden intention was really obvious.

While sneering, Yan Qiuchi also felt relieved. He liked the feeling that he was able to see through Shen Jintai. Knowing what he was planning, will make it easier to deal with him. While irritable, he also felt solace.