There were many fish, but the petal-shaped feed was limited.
Thus, the frenzied fish began to compete amongst themselves.
As one bodyguard was dragged into the crowd and submerged, the defensive line gradually collapsed!
One desperate fish even leaped onto the car hood!
“Miss Rose, I love you!”
Miss Rose’s smile froze, and the disdain in her eyes became somewhat difficult to hide.
“Miss Rose, I love you! Could you wish me a happy birthday?!”
More and more fish gathered, and pairs of fanatical, death-grip-like hands surged towards her from all directions.
Miss Rose’s face instantly paled:
“Guards! Guards!!!”
She looked at the guards and bodyguards, only to find that they had long been scattered by the fish, struggling helplessly in the sea of people.
“You, step on the gas, quickly!” she whispered, ordering the driver.
“Ah? But this…”
The driver looked at the car windows, gradually filled with ‘zombies,’ and was at a loss.
He… he had never seen such a spectacle during his previous work!
“Bang—!”
Just then, a gunshot rang out.
The stern military officers, aiming their guns at the crowd in unison, shouted,
“You rabble, are you trying to assault the Empire’s soldiers?!”
The reprimand, like a sudden clap of thunder, caused the frenzied crowd to finally calm down.
The suddenly silent air was taut.
Fortunately, the hotel staff rushed out in time, appeasing the military officers while also rescuing the big star from the sea of people and bringing her ashore.
After an emergency rescue, the temperature in front of the hotel finally dropped, and a long cordon was set up.
However, despite this, many people still lingered at the scene.
The level of fanaticism among those fans was somewhat beyond Li Andy’s expectations.
In this steam-dominated era, where even phonographs were considered valuable items, how could so many fanatical followers, like cultists, be spawned?
Could there be some mysterious influence at play?
Having witnessed many strange things, he found it difficult to resist speculating in those directions.
“Wow, Miss Rose is truly charming!”
However, Sophia, beside him, did not think so deeply.
This girl, completely immersed, wiped a bead of sweat and continuously praised the big star’s prowess.
On the other side, Youxi frowned slightly and asked,
“Sophia, is this Rose very charming?”
“Of course!”
Sophia excitedly promoted her, “She is gentle and strong! From a humble songstress, she achieved her current success through her own hard work and struggle! She is the epitome of beauty and independence in our era!”
Sophia talked endlessly, completely unaware that Youxi’s gaze was gradually turning unfriendly.
Li Andy raised an eyebrow, unimpressed.
He had seen too many instances of manufactured celebrity personas in later generations.
He remembered scrolling through news on his phone, and every year he would see someone’s image collapse.
Moreover, Rose’s smile and gaze when interacting with her fans truly resembled how he felt when feeding fish.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but curve his lips into a smile.
This small movement instantly caught Youxi’s attention.
“Brother, are you also very interested in this big star?”
The arm of this girl, which had been linked with his, suddenly tightened a bit, and her tone, though still soft and sweet, carried a hint of imperceptible danger.
Li Andy paused, and his keen senses immediately felt a chill:
“Uh, not much interest. I just think her gaze towards those who surround her is like looking at fish in a fish pond.”
“Oh?”
Youxi raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and asked with a smile,
“Really? But she looks so mature and beautiful, and her personality sounds lovely too.”
“That’s just her public persona and makeup.”
Li Andy quickly said,
“Her true appearance behind the scenes might not be like that.
“As for me, I prefer your natural beauty without makeup.”
As he spoke, he also caressed Youxi’s smooth and tender cheek. The latter paused, then returned a sincere and loving sweet smile.
Phew, perfect answer.
Li Andy secretly let out a sigh of relief.
However, someone, oblivious to danger, was still enthusiastically promoting to Sophia, completely unaware that Youxi’s smile behind her was becoming increasingly dangerous.
Li Andy couldn’t help but swallow.
He had a strong premonition that Sophia… might be dehydrated tonight.
“Ahem, Sophia!”
Li Andy decided to try and save this naive vampire,
“Stop talking for now, there are too many people here, and it’s easy for things to get stolen. Let’s go, we’ll enter through the side door.”
“Huh? Oh…”
Sophia blinked, feeling that the atmosphere seemed a bit strange.
Entering the hotel.
Sophia then realized that what Governing Madam Harveys had given her was not an ordinary ticket as she had understood it.
Every room in this hotel, which only accommodated VIPs, was a luxurious presidential suite comparable to her own home.
And the Governing Madam had reserved two of them!
Although, the four of them would probably only stay together…
Hmm, there were two beds, and while not as spacious as Andy’s, each could accommodate four or five people, so there was no problem at all.
Is this what the life of the rich is like? This is too extravagant!
Recalling the days when she couldn’t even afford moldy steamed buns, she felt an inexplicable sense of disparity.
Why was there such a huge difference between people?
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
Li Andy opened the door and saw a well-dressed butler:
“Esteemed guests, is this Young Master Andy and Miss Harveys’ room?”
Li Andy paused, then nodded slightly.
The butler took out an invitation card and presented it with both hands:
“This is an invitation to the hotel’s dinner banquet. If you are free, you can bring your companion. Miss Rose from the theater group, as well as the Governing Madam, and other esteemed guests will be attending.”
“Governing Madam?”
Li Andy raised an eyebrow, feeling that too many characters were appearing on this stage, giving him a strong sense of a trap.
If this were a movie, it would be almost disappointing if nothing happened with such a setup.
Could the holder of the 【Performer’s Mask】 be hidden among these people?
“Okay, we’ll go.”
Li Andy accepted the invitation.
The butler smiled and nodded, then said before leaving:
“Young Master, if you require services like evening wear, you can ring for us. All the clothing provided by our establishment comes from Harveys Industries.”
Li Andy also smiled, the meaning unspoken.
No wonder he didn’t call me ‘Sir’ but ‘Young Master.’
It seems Governing Madam Harveys didn’t just send him here for a vacation; she also seemed to have the goal of helping him expand his social circle.
Was she raising him as a son, or… a son-in-law?
Li Andy recalled the day Sophia returned for her family visit, and at dinner, the Governing Madam’s gaze towards him seemed to carry a different emotion.
Could she have discovered what happened between him and Sophia in the room?
Finding no answers, Li Andy shrugged helplessly.
Although it was impossible for him to truly pursue a merchant’s path, his mother-in-law’s kindness did provide him with a better identity to interact with others.
Since he needed to find the mask holder, he would definitely need to communicate, and if he revealed his detective identity during communication, even a dog would keep its distance.
So, that was definitely not suitable!
As he thought, Li Andy’s gaze swept over the three beautiful girls examining the room, and his mind subconsciously imagined their elegant and charming appearance in evening gowns.
Hiss—!
After the evening gowns were used for the banquet, could they perhaps be used again upon returning?